Jess Martino

Jess is a Web and Print Writer for VALLEY. She is a Sophomore at Penn State majoring in PR. With roots in Long Island, New York, Jess loves the beach, as well as the hustle and bustle of New York City. Jess enjoys spending her time traveling, writing, reading and having fun with her friends.

Campus Culture

Downtown State College: From Traditional to Transitional

By Jess Martino

All Penn Staters from alumni to current students probably picture “downtown” the same way: we think of The Corner Room on College Avenue across from…

Entertainment

10 Reasons To Love and Hate “The Kissing Booth”

By Jess Martino

The soapy teen rom-com, “The Kissing Booth,” first hit Netflix in May of 2018 … and to say it went viral would be an understatement….

Self-Improvement

Are You Still in Your Relationship Out of Obligation?

By Jess Martino

Relationships fuel our lives, companionship is what keeps us healthy … but even in the greatest relationships, we sometimes find ourselves questioning if the partnership…

Fashion

Women Are Wearing Less in 2018, and it is Amazing.

By Jess Martino

Skirts are getting shorter and gals are getting stronger. Women’s fashion in 2018 is drastically developing into a more exposed and edgy style. This change…