Class is in Session: First Impressions
First impressions that people have of you are important to how your relationship with them plays out. While not every first impression is perfect, trying…
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Your Makeup Bag Tells a Story
Our makeup, to say the absolute least, has seen some things. The ups, the downs and the spirals— our makeup bags have been there through…
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No Fall Break, No Problem: The Power To Create Your Own Fall Break
Some people take a Sunday to reset their life or a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of State College to clear their head,…
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A Pumpkin Spice Palette Makes Everything Nice
When it comes to fall fashion, there’s a definite set of essential colors and patterns that make their way into most fashion-goers’ wardrobes. If you…
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The Best Brands you don’t know
Worried that when you walk into the bar you’ll be wearing the same thing as everyone else? Unfortunately, you’re not alone. The world of fashion…
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Classroom Banter
It’s 9 a.m. and you sit down in your first class of the day. The sounds of backpacks unzipping, papers rustling and keyboards clacking fill…
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The Love You Give
Breakups are difficult, there’s no denying that. They are inevitable and no one prepares you for them. When you love someone and are in a…
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Navigating The World of Business Casual Shoes
Navigating the world of business casual is an unforeseen task of senior year that can feel daunting as you prepare to tackle career fair season….
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What to do During a Bye Week
With college football season, comes bye weekends. A weekend without a home or away Penn State football game first semester sounds out of the ordinary….
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So What? I’m a Type B Roommate
Maybe there are some dishes sitting in the sink for a couple of days or two weeks’ worth of dirty laundry piled up in the…
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What Your Hair has Been Through
Your mom still has your little strands of hair from your first haircut. They are yellow-blonde or dark brown or vibrant red. You remember it…
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Show and Tell: The Beauty of a Senior Year Parents Weekend
VALLEY can’t speak for everyone, but for most people making our parents proud is what informs a lot of what we do, the things we…
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Bar Life Just Got Easier: Introducing Bool
Remember the BeReal app that was all the rage in the summer of 2022 but faded just as quickly? Penn State might have found its…
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When Home is Lost: The Search for Hope in Crisis
Wars, hurricanes, and corrupt politicians crowd headlines so that there is little room for good news. In times of stagnant conflict and disaster, where is there hope?
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Aging Like Fine Wine
There’s a stigma surrounding the golden years. As smile lines and crow’s feet deepen into (don’t say it) wrinkles, the urge to fill them with Botox deepens. This sets unrealistic expectations around aging; especially for women.
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Season Four of Outer Banks: Unpacking the Drama, Theories and Character Growth
Outer Banks recently announced that Season Four is coming out on Oct. 10 for Part One and Nov. 7 for Part Two. The official trailer…
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Paris Fashion Week 2024: Stars, Style and Innovation
Paris Fashion Week never disappoints and the Spring/Summer 2025 collections were no exception. This season, it was a city of lights and celebrities, where both…
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Closet
Asking someone to borrow their shirt is a phrase every girl has either said or heard once in her life. There are many reasons why…
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A Day in the Life at Penn State… Without Headphones
If you walk around Penn State’s campus, you may notice the array of headphones adorned on every student’s ears. There are huge Apple headphones in…
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Lips Tell All
In the realm of beauty, lip products do more than enhance our appearance; they are a reflection of our personalities and individual styles. From soft…
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