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  • Beauty & Health
    • The Reality of Health Anxiety
      The Reality of Health Anxiety
    • Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
      Rainbow Wigs as a Proxy for Freedom
    • The Rise of Face Card Culture
      The Rise of Face Card Culture
    • Recipes
  • Entertainment
    • Introducing Adéla: The Next Pop Princess
      Introducing Adéla: The Next Pop Princess
    • A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
      A24’s “Elden Ring” Casting: Absurd or Enlightened?
    • The Rise of Copycat Consumption
      The Rise of Copycat Consumption
  • Campus Culture
    • We Are Never Moving on from Movin’ On 2026
      We Are Never Moving on from Movin’ On 2026
    • If I Were A PSU Frat Boy
      If I Were A PSU Frat Boy
    • Once A VALLEY Girl, Always A VALLEY Girl
      Once A VALLEY Girl, Always A VALLEY Girl
    • THON
    • The Single Girls of State
    • Features
    • Events
  • Fashion
    • Get Slutty!: A Guide To Men’s Summer Fashion
      Get Slutty!: A Guide To Men’s Summer Fashion
    • Your Guide to Post-Grad City Style
      Your Guide to Post-Grad City Style
    • Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
      Vivienne Westwood: a World of Hope
  • Self-Improvement
    • Whistle While You Work
      Whistle While You Work
    • Freak the Freak Out
      Freak the Freak Out
    • The Art of Reconsumption
      The Art of Reconsumption
    • College Crisis
  • This Just In
    • Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
      Who Runs the World? (Big Oil)
    • Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
      Singer D4vd Charged with First-Degree Murder
    • Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly
      Jury Finds Ticketmaster and Live Nation Operated Illegal Monopoly

Amelia Friedrichs

Amelia Friedrichs is the self-improvement editor of Valley Magazine. A rising senior from Milford, PA, Amelia is majoring in public relations and is actively involved in PRSSA, Happy Valley Communications and Ed2010. In her spare time, you can find her swimming, using her Swiffer Wetjet or eating avocados in any form.

An Uplifting History: Evolution of the Bra
Fashion

An Uplifting History: Evolution of the Bra

By Amelia Friedrichs

Throughout the history of our country, women have tirelessly pursued the fight for equality while continuing to climb the ladder of success – a feat accomplished with a lack of support and backing by our nation, history has shown.

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Handling Your Heart: The Long Distance Break Up
Self-Improvement

Handling Your Heart: The Long Distance Break Up

By Amelia Friedrichs

Pursuing a long distance relationship is quite an admirable task. To the friends who swore off the notion and to the strangers who questioned your senses, it’s likely they never considered the situation was not your number one choice.

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The Easiest Apple Crisp in All the Land
Self-Improvement

The Easiest Apple Crisp in All the Land

By Amelia Friedrichs

Apple crisp requires very little time and energy, perfect for the everyday college student, and tastes delicious. For a quick autumn treat that will impress friends and family, follow the recipe below.

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Candy Corn: The Sweet Story
Self-Improvement

Candy Corn: The Sweet Story

By Amelia Friedrichs

As Halloween approaches, we can’t ignore the iconic yellow, orange and white treat that finds its way into our mouths this time of year. We all know it – the familiar (yet sometimes confusing) flavor of candy corn.

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Stay One Step Ahead in Foot Care this Season
Beauty & Health

Stay One Step Ahead in Foot Care this Season

By Amelia Friedrichs

Let’s face it: flip-flop season eventually dies, pedicures become less of a seasonal treat and boots become the new home for our feet – but this doesn’t mean we can forget about our daily foot care routine.

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An Easy, Tasty and Healthy Balsamic Chicken Recipe
Beauty & Health

An Easy, Tasty and Healthy Balsamic Chicken Recipe

By Amelia Friedrichs

Looking to impress friends and family with your culinary skills … but don’t quite have any? This is the recipe for you. Not only is it easy, but it’s healthy and pleasing to the eye.

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Valley Pick of The Week: Amco Houseworks® Avocado Slicer and Pitter
VALLEY, VALLEY Pick of the Week

Valley Pick of The Week: Amco Houseworks® Avocado Slicer and Pitter

By Amelia Friedrichs

Avocado lovers rejoice! Introducing the all-in-one avocado slicer and pitter: complete with a nylon loop made to easily remove pits and a wire-end created to quickly slice fruit.

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DIY: Cut-out Canvas
Self-Improvement

DIY: Cut-out Canvas

By Amelia Friedrichs

Add a splash of color to your apartment with this easy project!

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Food for Thought: Farmer’s Market Pickings
Campus Culture

Food for Thought: Farmer’s Market Pickings

By Amelia Friedrichs

Brightly colored peppers, uniquely-shaped zucchinis and plump juicy tomatoes lined the street this past Friday as people of all ages walked up and down the Downtown State College Farmer’s Market, hands full of everything from fresh cut flowers to pumpkin whoopie pies.

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Tips for Prolonging Your Whitened Smile
Beauty & Health

Tips for Prolonging Your Whitened Smile

By Amelia Friedrichs

Regardless of your whitening method – from whitening strips to even a professional clean – it’s important to have a basic understanding of maintaining that pearly white Penn State smile.

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Skype Etiquette 101
Self-Improvement

Skype Etiquette 101

By Amelia Friedrichs

Whether you’re catching up with family back at home, maintaining long distance relationships or even interviewing for your first job, it seems Skype is your new best friend.

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