The Return of the Dystopian Genre
In an era where popular franchises like “Divergent” and “The Maze Runner” feel like a distant memory, the release of any dystopian film gains the…
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6 7 and the Fast Paced Meme
As AI has gained popularity and media focus has shifted to fast-paced instant gratification, memes and popular references — especially among younger generations — are…
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The Female Gaze is Silver
Sydney Sweeney stunned in a sheer silver gown this past weekend at the 2025 Variety Power of Women gala. Her Wednesday red carpet appearance left…
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Yummy, Karma
This writer recently watched the horror film “Weapons.” The story is centered around a community that loses a whole classroom of students but one. As…
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“Lux” by Rosalía is a Multi-Cultural Reset
The internet is going wild over Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía’s fourth studio album, “Lux,” which released on Nov. 7. It is not only one of the…
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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2025 ENTERTAINMENT SECTION OPENER: SA’FIAN LEWIS
Sa’fian Lewis, a fourth year telecommunications major, isn’t afraid to take the leap off the deep end. In her final year at Penn State, Sa’fian…
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Inside the Scandal: The Downfall of Miss USA
For the past 100 years, beauty pageants have symbolized society’s definition of femininity and glamour. Uniting women from around the country, pageants such as Miss…
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Pretty Girl Humor
From birth, young girls are pressured into conforming to a societal standard of “pretty.” The eternally swinging, get-thinner, get-thicker pendulum pushes girls into perpetual bodily…
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Pink and Green: “Wicked” Good Marketing
All yellow brick roads lead back to “Wicked: For Good.” Ramping up for the film’s release on Nov. 21 has led to a whirlwind of…
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Ralph Lauren Christmas: Branded Nostalgia
Fall is officially in full swing, and as the Halloween craze begins to pass by, the focus has begun to shift onto Christmas trends for…
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s 50th Anniversary
Fans across the country tied their corsets, pulled up their fishnets and put on their bright red lipstick to go watch “The Rocky Horror Picture…
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68th Annual Grammy Predictions
This past year has been a massive year for music. From chart topping singles to breakthrough debuts, 2025 has given us no shortage of unforgettable…
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Like Jazz
“Do you like jazz?” Even though Gen Z has never used or heard this line earnestly, it’s still recognized as a cliché conversation starter. However,…
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Rotting or Healing: Why Reality TV is Good for You
Reality TV is for a niche audience. For some, it’s a guilty pleasure hidden in their “continue watching” section. For others, it’s a love that…
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The Yearning Continues
The second season of “Nobody Wants This” dropped on Oct. 23. The first season, with its lovable cast and smart quips, was nominated for three…
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Stranger Things in its Finality
Netflix’s most iconic show is about to release its fifth and final season. Following its initial release in the summer of 2016, “Stranger Things” has…
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The Beatles Babes
Something in the way she moves, gets her cast in a project like no other. Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopics have already been a hot topic…
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The New Comedy Scene: TikTok
In recent years, TikTok has shifted away from being a dance focused app into a platform for emerging artists — comedians especially — to make…
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Radio Killed The Video Star
MTV started in 1981. The television channel was one of the first to show music videos. Think Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” full of Zombies or Cyndi…
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
In 2007, a quiet Italian town became the center of a media storm. Meredith Kercher, a British student studying abroad in Perugia, was found murdered…
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