THE OZEMPIC EPIDEMIC: HOW A DIABETES DRUG BECAME A BEAUTY STANDARD
At this point, it’s pretty safe to say that most people with internet and social media access have heard of GLP-1s and their rapid success…
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Wander Babe: Student-Run Fashion Brand Takes Off at Penn State
Confident, ambitious and adventurous. This is how Penn State student Sydney DeMedio describes her clothing brand, Wander Babe. The travel-inspired apparel puts comfort and fashion…
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Donate, Don’t Throw Away
For many students, college is the first real experience of independence, and with it comes the realization of how expensive basic living can be. Suddenly,…
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Library Diaries
At Penn State’s one and only Pattee and Paterno Library, your study spot isn’t just a place to lock in — it’s a full-blown statement…
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You’re not in middle school babe
As much as some of us may try to deny it, we are in college. High school is over — and so is middle school….
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Nia Sioux Releases Her New Book, “Bottom of the Pyramid”
You might remember Nia Sioux from the seven seasons of “Dance Moms” she appeared on, but that was 10 years ago. Now, Sioux has just…
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How To: Tackling LinkedIn with Expert Jackie Beatty
Whether you are hunting for an internship, hoping to break into your dream industry or just starting to think about your professional career, LinkedIn is…
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The Reality of Your Everyday Energy
As college students, we all need extra energy to get us through our long days of studying and classes. What better way to do that…
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Sundays are for the Girls
Does it ever get tiring sitting next to a guy and having to use the dreaded statement, “Yes, I know what a first down is.”…
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The Perfume Effect
There is just something about the right perfume. It’s not just a scent, it is a feeling, a memory and a signature moment you leave behind without even trying. Think of it like a final…
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Alter Your Energy
Let’s face it: College can be exhausting. From classes to clubs to hangouts with friends, it can be difficult to maintain a consistent amount of…
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GAP’s “Give Your Gift” Holiday Campaign
This holiday season, GAP is inviting audiences to celebrate the power of giving and community with its 2025 campaign, “Give Your Gift.” Centered on the…
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Unbuckling Your Chastity Belt
An act of physical release or an intimate moment to be shared between two people in love? Today we’re talking about the awkward, messy and…
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Students Support Peers Amid SNAP Uncertainty
Due to the recent government shutdown, the allocation of SNAP benefits has been halted or delayed. Although the government has reopened, according to WPSU, many…
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Virtual Reality Showcase
On Thursday, Nov. 13, Diane Akpovwa, VALLEY’s very own Creative Director, curated a Virtual Reality showcase at the Palmer Museum of Art. The showcase was…
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Greek Sing 2025 Recap
It’s finally time for Greek life’s favorite night … Greek Sing! Greek Sing is a live dance competition where sororities and fraternities are paired to…
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Blackout Wednesday Survival Guide
With Thanksgiving break around the corner, arguably the biggest going-out night of the year is swiftly approaching. Blackout Wednesday, essentially one big premature high school…
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The State College Thanksgiving experience
Thanksgiving break. We’ve all been anticipating it, and most likely, we out-of-state students who rarely get to take the trip home. Free laundry services, home-cooked meals, family time and seeing everyone from high school. Some may consider it the dream lineup. But, with the government shutdown cancelling flights, the hopes of that dream are beginning to fade away…
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BDE: Big Diploma Energy
Talk nerdy to me. Every day we roll out of bed seeking knowledge, but we can’t do it without the complaining, agonizing and overall headache of…
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Why Entertain Them if They’re Not Entertaining You: Hometown Holiday Addition
Some would say self-worth is knowing how to love yourself. Others would argue it’s surviving Thanksgiving Eve without interacting with your hometown ex at the…
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