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SPRING 2018 ISSUE #21

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CULTIVATES INTERSECTIONALITY

STUDENTS SUPPORTING STUDENTS

(NEW)TRALITY BROWNLOW EXPLORES THE NARRATIVE OF ANDROGYNY AND WHY TODAY'S FASHION IS EMBRACING "GENDER-BENDING" PG 35-38

FOX TALKS STATISTICS AND HOW STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS ON CAMPUS ARE COMBATING MENTAL ILLNESS PG 27-32

SHUTTING DOWN SLUT SHAMING . . .

PIETRAFITTA GIVES PENN STATE STUDENTS A PLATFORM TO RAISE THEIR VOICES AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VICTIM BLAMING PG 55-56

EDITORIAL DIVISION

// Caroline Rosini // Maggie Kreienberg CREATIVE DIRECTORS // Lauren Gorsky, Savannah Welsch DESIGN DIRECTORS // Colleen Witkowski, Nyomi Warren DIGITAL DESIGN DIRECTORS // Sabrina Hecht PHOTO DIRECTOR // Maria Crisafulli PHOTO CO-DIRECTOR // Ann Li ASSISTANT PHOTO DIRECTOR // Maria Crisafulli VIDEO DIRECTOR // Mayra Gomez WEB DIRECTOR // Ryan Salamo STYLIST // Conrad Byer BEAUTY & HEALTH EDITOR // Mary Joyce SELF-IMPROVEMENT EDITOR // Shannon Kavanagh CAMPUS CULTURE EDITOR // Jennifer Fabiano FASHION EDITOR // Janie Cassady ASSISTANT FASHION EDITOR // Matt Brownlow ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR // Sarah Price COPY EDITOR // Katie McFadden

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BUSINESS DIVISION

// Sandra Carrillo // Cassie DeLaCruz BRANDED CONTENT DIRECTOR // Alexis Dudas EVENTS DIRECTOR // Kait Miller PR/MARKETING DIRECTORS // Alexa Turkovich, BUSINESS DIRECTOR

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Caroline Sorrentino FINANCE DIRECTOR

PR/MARKETING

Alisabeth Sabatelle, Avery Holland, Bella Ferraro, Bella Spadafora, Brittany Acosta, Christina Gonnella, Dominique Coslett, Emily Dessel, Grace Leibow, India Warren, Jordan Mills, Katie Kennedy, Kerry Brennan, Lauren McGonigle, Makenzie Hughes, Mary-Frances Edwards, Meghan Totzke, Natalie Frund, Olivia Abboud, Sam McCormack

PRINT WRITERS

Abigail Roe, Carlie Fox, Hannah Ferenci, Jordan Pietrafitta, Katie Gergel, Kayla Ramirez, Kylee McGuigan, Kylie Mester, Mary Joyce, Valerie Murphy WEB WRITERS

Abby Thomas, Carolyn Sistrand, Catie Gore, Christina Chambers, Emeling Navas, Jenna Pelowitz, Katie O'Reilly, Kelsey Lentz, Lauren Fish, Lucy McKeever, Olivia Ernst, Olivia Rueger, Rachel Waxenberg

ADVERTISING

Brittany Kanoza, Jessica Bull, Katie Pav, Kyleigh Graham, Megan Ammon, Shannon Buckman, Sydney McCormack, Teona Ringgold

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Abigail Roe, Alex Webster, Carissa Flores, Dana Weltman, Danielle Lasday, Elise Derstine, Eric Shih, Jordan Pietrafitta, Lheandrew Canete, Matt Brownlow, Sidney Tep, Soleil Nagoda

Amanda Vagnini, Anna Antselevich, Cathy Chen, Erin O'Neil, Jaimee Chiponis, Jessica Lawson, Jordan Albright, Kristina Hahn, Madeline Condo, Monica Powell, Rachel Aul, Sarah Dziuba, Taylor Quintano, Taylor Rodrigues

VIDEO

Alyssa Cichy, Desmond Taylor, Emeling Navas, Kat Procyk, Riley Charles

SOCIAL MEDIA

Camila Bertagni, Caroline Gonzalez, Jamie Steinberg, Samanta Rodriguez

DESIGNERS

Addie Ruston, Colleen Wade, Eleanor Wing

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ADVISOR

Marie Hardin

ISSUE #21 SPRING 2018

Penn State’s only student-run life and style magazine turns 10. Named after Happy Valley, VALLEY was founded in September 2007 by former Penn State students Nicole Gallo, Meredith Ryan, Katie Zuccolo and Kathryn Tomaselli. Published once per semester and distributed for free on Penn State’s main campus, VALLEY strives to recognize students for their academic and extracurricular accomplishments, and to feature local style, entertainment and lifestyle trends.

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we have pulled together a list of our most necessary reads for transitioning into adulthood—no WIFI required.

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR WE ASKED OUR STAFF find out what small things brighten Valley staffs' day

BEHIND THE COVER fashion + beauty

beauty & health

Cure your stress and achieve inner peace with this alternative healing method.

THE FACES BEHIND THE FLOWERS we unearthed the secrets behind how Penn State landscapers create vibrant springtime flower beds all around campus.

EXTRA, EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! "extra" people are over-the-top and always doing the most. Turns out, being "extra" may work to your advantage.

CHIC CHEEKS high impact highter shone in a new light

INTO THE LIGHT women are taking control of their own health with new technology and start-ups...but at what price?

THE UNATTAINABLES a complete breakdown of one of the hottest new exercise trends, barre. barre exercise is based off of ballet and includes small, repetitive movements to exercise your body.

RAVISHINGLY RAW get a bright summertime glow the way nature intended with these all-natural ingredients.

FARM TO TABLE from farm fields to restaurant tables, the food choices we make have an impact on our health and the health of the environment.

LIGHTS,CAMERA, ACTION! follow the filmmaking process from pre-production to the big screen through the eyes of a student filmmaker, Joyce Lim.

ADVENTURE AWAITS pack your bags and lace up your boots, the great outdoors is calling. Nature enthusiasts share their favorite local escapes.

SPRING INTO COLOR calling all artists! These are the colors you need on your palette this spring.

ROYAL QUIZ until we find a way to become royalty in our own lives, why not try on British royals' crowns for size?

THE TRUTH CANNOT BE FAKE

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both Republicans and Democrats agree, fake news is detrimental for everyone.

IS JUULING THE NEW NORMAL?

delve into what makes these e-cigarettes a crown "JUUL" of college culture in 2018.

LIKE A FLOWER, POISED & POWERFUL Fanta Condé shares her story

COOKING ACROSS CULTURES travel to China, Belarus, Nigeria and more as we discover more about the culinary traditions of international students.

STUDENTS SUPPORTING STUDENTS we shine a light on the student organizations ready to help guide you from the darkness of mental illness.

OUR FURRY FRIENDS

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NEWTRALITY uncover the origins of the more fluid, expressive and androgynous looks appearing on the runway this year.

SHUTTING DOWN SLUT-SHAMING students from across campus speak up to stop victim blaming once and for all.

HOT GARBAGE

thank you to H.R Bierly’s Garage + Auto Salvage and our models, Yumin Wang, Chanel Hinds, Brittany Snyder, Kyle Behnken, Yvesmark Chery, and Sidiky Keira

cute, fuzzy and super smart—get the inside scoop on the service dogs at work on our campus.

This content and opinions of this publication reside solely with the authors and not the Pennsylvania State University or the University Park Allocation Committee. Printed by Jostens

When I was a senior in high school, I was the editor-in-chief of my yearbook. All I ever wanted to do besides hang with my boyfriend and listen to Carly Rae Jepsen (it was 2013, okay?) was work on the yearbook. Writing, editing, interviewing, taking photos and collaborating with other yearbookers were some of my favorite things to do. I didn’t know it at the time, but these things were my passions. When I came to Penn State, I suddenly was alone in a blue and white bubble, lost without purpose and my precious yearbook. It wasn’t until I found a stray copy of VALLEY magazine at the HUB that I got a better idea of what I was meant to do here. Now, jump forward 4 years, and here I am. Leading, what I consider to be, the best college magazine in the Western Hemisphere. The thing I love most about VALLEY is how we are always striving for more. A staff of full-time students breaking untold stories into the discourse while creating rad designs complete with all-original photographs in less than 8 weeks *inhale*—unreal. This semester, there’s a few changes to VALLEY you may have noticed. First, this magazine is printed on 10% recycled paper. We are all stewards of the environment, and VALLEY is doing our part to lessen our ecological footprint. After you’ve closed these covers, I ask you do the same. Close the loop and please recycle this magazine. Finally, say hello to our new spine! Isn’t it pretty? Though I feel like more of a "grown up" magazine now, it wasn’t as if we hadn’t had a backbone all along—our staff. I have to thank those that helped pull our 21st edition together. Lauren and Savannah, my creative masterminds, and Nyomi and Colleen, the design gurus: this magazine wouldn’t be half as gorgeous without you and your creativity. Maria, the woman behind the camera that captured this stunning cover, how do you pack so much talent within you? I am constantly amazed by your work and kindness. Maggie and Katie Kate, thank you for your editing expertise and the laughs. Our ever-expanding web and video presence I can only attribute to the marvelous Ryan and Mayra. Thank you also to Sandra and the business staff for representing VALLEY’s brand with sophistication and my editorial staff for producing such quality work all semester long. Lastly, thank you to Fanta Condé for letting me share her story.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

When I first met Fanta, she sucked the air out of the room. Her laid-back disposition was contrasted with her borderline philosophical statements on justice, freedom, human rights and more. Her coolness and ability to whip out profound quotes as if she wrote them herself cloaked her in the same dreamy mist that radiates from the cover. Frankly, she made me feel uncomfortable. I am not a writer that typically writes about social activism or advocacy. In fact, I never have. But, for some reason, meeting Fanta pushed me out of my comfort zone to write about something I usually wouldn’t, but something I deeply care about. Fanta’s story is so important; it encourages us to stand up for what we believe in. But in order to do so, we must first look within ourselves to truly understand who we are and what’s important to us. Then, look to understand those diverse individuals around you...from the inside out. I challenge you to do this for the rest of your time at Penn State. Grow in your own identity, branch out to others and proceed to bloom. All My VALLEY Love, Caroline Rosini

KYLEIGH GRAHAM @KYGRAHAM ADVERTISING "WHEN I BECOME PREOCCUPIED WITH THE SWIFT PACE OF LIFE, I DISCOVER SOLACE IN POETRY. WHEN I AM EXPERIENCING A PARTICULARLY STRENUOUS DAY, I ALLOW MYSELF TO BREATHE, OPEN THE NOTES APP ON MY PHONE, AND WRITE."

WE ASKED OUR STAFF:

WHAT SMALL THINGS BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY

VALERIE MURPHY @VALMURPHY PRINT WRITER "SEEING MY PLANTS BRIGHTENS MY DAY. THEY OFFER A NICE POP OF GREEN, ESPECIALLY ON A GLOOMY DAY."

KAIT MILLER @KMILLERR_ EVENTS DIRECTOR "I FIND JOYS IN WAKING UP EARLY—MY DAYS ARE BRIGHTENED BY A NICE CUP OF COFFEE AND THE EARLY MORNING SUN."

SANDRA CARRILLO @SANDRA_BEA BUSINESS DIRECTOR "WEARING SOMETHING COLORFUL THAT LIFTS MY SPIRITS! A PINK LIP, A PURPLE EYESHADOW, SILLY SOCKS, A BRIGHT SHIRT— SOMETHING PHYSICAL THAT CAN GIVES ME A SMILE WHEN I LOOK AT IT."

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INDIGO MURRAY SENIOR, PHILOSOPHY MAJOR, RHETORIC AND CAS MINORS T T O B YH A N N A , PA

"Health isn’t just about the foods I eat," Murray says. "It’s also about the products I put onto and into my body, the types of music I listen to, the environments I put myself into and the thoughts I have about myself and about others. We don’t just consume things with our mouths; we consume with our eyes, our ears, our skin and with our minds. Health is about overall wellbeing in my opinion, and eating well is one of the ways I make sure I’m good."

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Women’s Health:

Into the Light BY SARAH PRICE

NOWADAYS WE ARE HEARING MORE AND MORE ABOUT PERIODS ON TELEVISION. THAT’S RIGHT, MENSTRUATION. IN 2017, SHOWS FROM "BLACKISH" TO "BIG MOUTH" HAVE EPISODES THAT SHINE A LIGHT ON WOMEN’S HEALTH. NOW, MORE THAN EVER, THERE ARE STARTUPS BEING CREATED BY WOMEN, FOR WOMEN, THAT FOCUS ON PROVIDING HEALTH CARE IN THE FORM OF NEW TECHNOLOGY AND HORMONE SUPPORT. BUT, TAKING THE FIRST STEP TO HAVING WOMEN IN CONTROL OF THEIR BODIES AND THESE SERVICES CAN COME AT A HIGH PRICE.

Proving that Vitti is not alone in her dream to bring women comprehensive health care, NextGenJane is a startup founded by Ridhi Tariyal and Stephen Gire, focused on proactive medicine rather than reactive. Most tests for sexual health, reproductive data and overall well-being require blood, and Tariyal realized that women bleed a sizeable amount every month. Why not take advantage of it?

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This startup is designing a tampon that can sense everything going on in your body and can even let you know when there is something wrong. While these will not be for sale until 2019 or 2020, you can assume the price will be steep. As we see the industry fluctuate from fighting for birth control to at-home services, there are still problems associated with startups like these that need to be considered. For instance, were you aware that women who are incarcerated receive a limited amount of pads or tampons? Unfortunately, there is no startup that can fix this unimaginable problem.

or modern day women, the health care industry is changing. The Trump administration removed an Obama era policy that made sure all health insurance companies provided coverage for birth control. But before he did that, Trump’s administration discussed the future of health care, but with one thing missing from the meeting—women. Bloom, a Penn State organization focusing on women’s health and hygiene, advocates for women to take control of their own well-being. "As evident by marches and protests, both locally and nationally, women are not happy with the way they are being treated by the government," Bloom says. "The new restrictions on health care in general, do not line up with society’s progressive needs. Things like trying to end the Affordable Care Act, the limiting of birth control access, the cutting of domestic violence screenings and the high tax women pay in order to get menstruation products. Women’s health is not a luxury, it is essential." Due to the challenges women face on a national level for health care, female entrepreneurs are launching startup companies to combat the struggle. Need birth control? Have it delivered to your front door with services such as Nurx and Prjkt Ruby. Want to test for STIs, including HPV, at home? Eve Kit and SmartJane allow you to do just that. The problem with this is that it only helps a select group of women—those able to afford these services. Alisa Vitti is putting women’s health back into the hands of women with her website, FLOliving. This female centered startup is focused on providing hormonal support for every woman who has felt the pain of menstruation, although it comes at a cost. Born from her own painful experience of developing polycystic ovarian syndrome, Vitti realized that diet was the most important part of curing underlying issues. Plans to regulate your monthly flow are listed at prices from $297 to a staggering $1497. While this is a large step forward in knowing how to take care of your body, it is not created for mass distribution.

Male representatives, such as Jay Lawrence of Arizona, don’t want to hear about issues like these. "I’m almost sorry I heard the bill," Lawrence said in response to a new bill allowing more access to period products in prisons. "I didn’t expect to hear pads and tampons and the problems of periods." Women’s health startups are only the beginning. Women need to stand up for their right to access reliable, affordable and comprehensive health care. Taking office is how women should take control of their health and their bodies. "Health care is a human right. Women are human and deserve for their health care to be tailored to them and their needs. Who better to make choices for women than a woman," says Bloom. "Congress is currently made up of only about 106 women out of 535 seats between both the House and the Senate—this is not enough. We need more women to represent our rights and our needs that would be reflected in our current and future health care policies."

Swipe right on Tinder to see if you have a match. Scroll down on Instagram to see flawless red carpet looks. Turn glossy magazine pages to see the freshest fitness craze. These are actions we perform in our everyday lives without even thinking twice. But when these actions carry a continuous stream of beauty "standards" into our minds, there is a lasting impact. Penn State social media and health experts explain exactly what those impacts are, and how to fight against them in a media-obsessed world.

nattainable: something that is not able to be reached or achieved. Unattainable, possibly the most frustrating word a college student can hear. During a time where everyone seems to be setting and achieving goals, having unattainable aspirations is defeating.

"Be aware of what type of accounts you’re following and choose to follow ones that you know will inspire you and make you feel good," Myrick says. In addition, Myrick suggests monitoring your mental state after using social media and taking breaks when you feel negative or overwhelmed.

"Body positivity is simply feeling comfortable in your own skin," says Katelyn Quick, a registered dietitian at Penn State University Health Services (UHS).

Social media is not the only thing to be mindful about when it comes to a healthy body image, according to Quick. She says that one of the ways to work on body positivity is to change your attitude about food.

Body positivity is a simple idea, but is not an easily achieved mindset. The "thin ideal" penetrates every aspect of American society, and results in approximately 8 million people suffering from eating disorders in the United States, according to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa. Traditional media, such as magazines and television, has always promoted unrealistic body images—social media is no different. According to Mary Beth Oliver, co-director of the Media Effects and Research Laboratory, media affects people’s self-image because consumers constantly compare themselves to the standards of beauty shown in the media. Oliver says there is a strong link between media consumption and body image disturbance, which is predictive of eating disorders. Social media is even more dangerous than its traditional predecessors because it allows people to not only retouch their photos, but to create a whole "online persona" that is different from who they actually are. In this scenario, both the distributor and the consumer are affected. Shyam Sundar, co-director of the Media Effects and Research Lab, describes this phenomenon. "Technology can actually transcend real life by making you look better than you can ever be," Sundar says. "Constant monitoring of other people in social media has been shown to be associated with a negative mental health state because they are constantly comparing themselves to people who might have a sad side to them, but they only come across on social media as being happy." In addition, social media is more dangerous because of its interactive properties. "It’s different than just looking at a magazine," says Jessica Myrick, an associate professor in the Penn State Department of Film-Video and Media Studies. "Seeing your peers immediately like or share amplifies its effect." Myrick explains that the best way to prevent negative effects from both traditional and social media is to be mindful about media consumption.

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Constant monitoring of other people in social media has been shown to be associated with a negative mental health state

"Health really means a lot more than how you look on the outside or what the number on the scale is," says Quick. "So really when we’re thinking of health, we’re going to uncover what someone’s lifestyle habits are." Mindfulness about lifestyle habits is one piece of the puzzle when achieving a healthy body and self-image. Another piece is being mindful about why we eat. Quick recommends that anyone struggling with eating or body image can make an appointment with UHS, where they can meet with dietitians, medical doctors and psychologists. UHS uses the "Intuitive Eating" philosophy to help patients pay attention to hunger and fullness cues as well as figure out what type of diet is best for them, individually. "Women are more than just bodies. See more. Be more," is another philosophy used by Beauty Redefined, a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the conversation about body image. The founders of the organization, Lexie and Lindsay Kite, visited Penn State during the fall 2017 semester and spread the message that women’s bodies are instruments, not ornaments. Whatever your philosophy, a healthy body image starts with an attainable combination of mindfulness about media consumption, lifestyle habits and food’s purpose.

BY JENNIFER FABIANO

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THE PETALS OF THIS NATURALLY TONING FLOWER ARE FILLED WITH OILS THAT HELP LOCK IN MOISTURE, MAKING ROSES A STAPLE IN MANY SKINCARE PRODUCTS. THE VITAMIN C FOUND IN ROSES PROTECTS SKIN CELLS FROM DAMAGE, TIGHTENS PORES AND LEAVES SKIN SMOOTH AND GLOWING.

SQUEEZE A WEDGE OF LEMON INTO YOUR DAILY GLASS OF ICE WATER OR CUP OF TEA FOR AN ALL NATURAL DETOX. THE VITAMIN C THAT’S FOUND NATURALLY IN LEMON FLUSHES OUT TOXINS IN THE BODY, LEAVING YOU WITH CLEARER, BRIGHTER SKIN AND FEELING HEALTHIER ALL AROUND.

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A STAPLE INGREDIENT IN MORE THAN A FEW DIY FACE MASKS, OATMEAL MOISTURIZES ITCHY, DRY SKIN AND IS A PRO AT SOAKING UP EXCESS OIL– MAKING IT PERFECT FOR TREATING ACNE. THE PROTEIN-PACKED OATS ALSO WORK TO HELP MAINTAIN SKIN’S NATURAL BARRIER.

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ALOE VERA

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BACTERIA, DIRT AND OTHER TOXINS ARE NO MATCH FOR THIS HOT BEAUTY TREND. FIGHT ACNE AND IMPURITIES WITH CHARCOAL-INFUSED FACE MASKS, BODY SCRUBS AND EVEN SHAMPOO FOR A SQUEAKY CLEAN SCALP.

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NATURAL AND NON-PORE CLOGGING, ALOE VERA IS ANOTHER INGREDIENT THAT CAN BE FOUND IN A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS FROM SKINCARE TO SHAMPOO. NO LONGER ONLY USEFUL FOR WHEN THE SUMMER SUN BURNS UP THE SKIN THAT SPF MISSED, IN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS IT PROMOTES HEALTHY HAIR GROWTH WHILE CONDITIONING THE SCALP, AND IN FACE AND BODY LOTIONS HELPS TO REDUCE ACNE WHILE STILL PROVIDING LIGHT AND SOOTHING MOISTURIZATION.

BY MARY JOYCE

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? IN JUST A FEW SHORT WEEKS, WE’LL BE LOUNGING BY THE POOL, STARTING OUR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS OR TRAVELING TO EXOTIC DESTINATIONS. WHATEVER YOU’RE PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER, ONE THING IS FOR CERTAIN: YOU WANT TO LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST DURING THE MOST BEAUTIFUL MONTHS OF THE YEAR. GET GLOWING SKIN FOR THE SUMMER THE WAY NATURE INTENDED BY INCORPORATING THESE FRESH, RAW INGREDIENTS INTO YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE.

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WHAT CAN HONEY ADD TO YOUR BEAUTY ROUTINE? A BETTER QUESTION: WHAT CAN’T HONEY ADD? HONEY IS NATURALLY ANTIMICROBIAL AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MAKING IT PERFECT FOR ALL SKIN TYPES FROM THE ACNE-PRONE TO THE SUPER SENSITIVE. THIS STICKY SWEET SUPER FOOD CAN BE MIXED UP WITH COCONUT OIL TO ADD SOFTNESS AND SHINE TO HAIR, OR CAN BE APPLIED DIRECTLY TO YOUR FACE FOR A SUPER MOISTURIZING MASK.

COFFEE

BEFORE THEY’RE BREWED INTO EVERY CARAMEL MACCHIATO AND NONFAT SOY LATTE, COFFEE GROUNDS BY THEMSELVES ARE PACKED WITH ANTIOXIDANTS THAT HELP TO FIGHT PREMATURE AGING DUE TO EVERYTHING FROM SUN DAMAGE TO POLLUTION. THE GROUNDS CAN BE USED IN FACE AND BODY SCRUBS THAT IMPROVE CIRCULATION, OR CAN BE COOLED AND APPLIED UNDER THE EYES TO SHRINK AND DE-PUFF TRICKY DARK CIRCLES.

A Trend in the Sustainable Direction SMALL TOWN FARM, BIG TIME BENEFITS Mass meat production, often known as " factory farms," releases an astronomical amount of methane into the atmosphere. According to the Penn State Extension, agriculture contributes approximately 6 to 7 percent of the total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Curt Hepler, a Penn State alumnus, has built a life around his beef cattle farm for more than 30 years and believes in the powerful impact small farms have on the environment, as well as the health of his cattle and customers. "Our passion here at Hepler Beef is to provide a healthy product from a farm that grows ‘natural beef’ without any hormones or antibiotics in a humane manner," Hepler says. Hepler has 160 cows, all which are on a rotational grazing system, which allows the cows to graze the best pastures and sustain optimum growth.

IMAGINE THIS. YOU ARE AT YOUR TABLE READY TO EAT DINNER. YOU’VE HAD A LONG DAY AND CAN’T WAIT TO DIVE INTO YOUR MEAL. BUT HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT WHERE YOUR FOOD COMES FROM? HAVE YOU EVER ACKNOWLEDGED THE FACT THAT THE FOOD CHOICES WE MAKE AS INDIVIDUALS IMPACT MUCH MORE THAN OUR HEALTH? IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS, WHERE WE BUY OUR FOOD AND WHAT WE CHOOSE TO EAT IMPACTS THE ENVIRONMENT AROUND US.

"The rotational grazing system allows the pastures to regrow quickly with dense forage production and permits the cattle to cycle back to their first pasture in about 30 days," Hepler says. Not only are the cattle treated with the utmost care, the health of the land is also a top priority. Soil samples are taken from the field and analyzed at a Penn State lab to help determine proper nutrients. Additionally, Hepler does his part to protect Pennsylvania waterways from excess sediment runoff through his grass/legume based operation in which the land is not tilled, subsequently reducing erosion. What makes Hepler Beef so unique, other than its all natural quality and commitment to conservation, is its direct sale to local customers. It is the heart of Hepler’s business, as a majority of his sales come from within a 50-mile radius of the farm. "Our customers prefer to buy local, where they know and are able to communicate directly with the farmer. Naturally, when they buy a product they are pleased with and can enjoy the full flavored, tender beef we raise, they tell their friends and neighbors: ‘Better call Hepler Beef,’" Hepler says.

BY ABIGAIL ROE

FARM TO TABLE As Hepler Beef works to provide quality beef to the region, The Field restaurant in Toftrees, just outside State College, works to provide top-quality burgers and Instagram-worthy milkshakes. The Field is unique because they utilize local sources on their menu. The restaurant’s kitchen gets a portion of their meat and produce from Tait Farm, a local farm that raises all natural foods in the heart of Happy Valley. By participating in this eco-friendly movement, they are allowing farmers to thrive. The money that is spent to source their food from local farms is then spent back in the town when customers bring business to the restaurant. Alyssa Wentz, a recent Penn State alumna and employee of the USDA, is a waitress at The Field. Wentz appreciates how supporting local farms boosts the local economy and allows small family farms to increase their interests. "The food doesn’t have to be stored in a warehouse, instead you’re able to bring it right here and store it on site, so there’s not that middleman where you’re transporting from factory to warehouse to restaurant," Wentz says. "It’s one of the main reasons people come here. People want to know where their food comes from, they don’t want just the big corporation mass-food production," says Leah Levine, assistant manager of The Field. A New Dawn This wholesome and delicious new spin on farm to table lifestyles supports local farmers and encourages sustainable and biodynamic agriculture. With local food, your taste buds won’t be the only happy thing, but the environment as well. Put local on your plate, and sustainability in your heart.

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BRANDON ROTHROCK SENIOR, GEOGRAPHY MAJOR, C L I M AT O L O G Y A N D S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y LEADERSHIP MINORS S T E WA R T S V I L L E , N J

"Each day, working with Penn State Housing and the Sustainability Institute has greatly improved my knowledge of sustainability while also improving my character," Brandon says. "I am more confident in my abilities in and out of the classroom, and realize that my work will have a measurable impact in the future."

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IT’S CLEAR WE’RE ALL MEMBERS OF A SOCIAL MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY ADDICTED GENERATION. THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION WE ARE ABLE TO HOLD AT OUR FINGERTIPS IS MIND-BLOWING. YET, NOTHING CAN REPLACE DISCONNECTING FROM OUR PHONES AND DELVING INTO A WELL-WRITTEN BOOK. VALLEY HAS PULLED TOGETHER A COLLECTION OF FIVE NECESSARY READS. FROM SELF-HELP BOOKS TO CHERISHED CLASSICS, THESE BOOKS GUIDE AND INSPIRE EVERY TECH-SAVVY MILLENNIAL, AND THEY DON’T REQUIRE WI-FI.

THE ALCHEMIST BY PAULO COELHO

JUST KIDS BY PATTI SMITH

The Alchemist tells the story of a Spanish shepherd boy named Santiago, and while this initial introduction might seem as far from ‘typical college student’ as can be, Coelho’s work quickly proves to be a novel that is both impossibly relatable and equally moving. The story unravels to reveal layer upon layer of self-discovery, the legitimacy of fate and the solidity of true love. All topics that are terrifying for any 20-something-year-old to think about on their own.

Patti Smith, both a poet and performer, perfectly details her life and love with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. But this memoir is much more than a story about falling in love with someone else, it is a story about falling in love with yourself. Smith, in infinitely poetic detail, describes the ups and downs of what it is truly like to begin the terrifying and life-changing task of following your dreams when you hit your early twenties. She addresses the idea of finding ourselves, finding love, finding our purpose and in her case a world like ours, and her case, finding all of that in a place as impossibly vibrant as New York City. Her story is full of a promising hope that what is meant to be, will be.

COME AS YOU ARE BY EMILY NAGOSKI, PH.D. "Absolutely life changing—and I mean that," says Kayla Bert, a sophomore women, gender and sexuality studies major. "It makes women and men reevaluate their sex lives." Come as You Are flips the script on everything that ‘hook-up culture’ has inadvertently taught our generation about sex. It emphasizes the importance of being comfortable in one’s own body, and how that directly influences a happy and healthy sex life, both in and out of serious relationships. Nagoski’s book hits a topic that college students know too little about, and makes talking about sex the furthest thing from taboo.

WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE BY MAURICE SENDAK Paul Kellermann, an English professor at Penn State, recommends that as college students, we give this bedtime story classic a second read. "[I recommend] Maurice Sendak for good luck and to remind students that you shouldn’t be in such a hurry to adult yourselves," said Kellermann. When we dive more into the story behind the illustrations that we still remember from our childhood, the message that Sendak portrayed is one of unconditional love. No matter how much Max acts up, his mother still welcomes him back to the dinner table with open arms. The story tells us that it’s okay to feel as much as we’re feeling. That every wild emotion is a part of who we are, and that can never affect our ability to be loved.

THE LAST LECTURE BY RANDY PAUSCH WITH JEFFREY ZASLOW "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand," says Professor Randy Pausch during a lecture packed with honest and practical advice that tugs on every outlook we’ve ever had on each of our lives. When Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, he was asked to give a lecture that would truly be his last. But, this last lecture did not focus on his dying. Instead, it focused on life’s lessons and the importance of enjoying life. The lecture is titled "Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams." Pausch’s lecture, captured in print in The Last Lecture, is a mixture of pure inspiration, humor and lifelong experience that emphasizes the importance of dreaming and of chasing those dreams, of living your life to the absolute fullest and making sure that you’re spending your time on the experiences that matter most.

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BY SHANNON KAVANAGH

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC PRACTICES ARE BECOMING MORE WIDESPREAD. MANY PEOPLE ARE DISCOVERING THE BENEFITS OF CURING ILLNESSES AND INJURIES WITHOUT THE USE OF CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE. REIKI IS JUST ONE OF THE MANY NONTRADITIONAL PRACTICES GAINING POPULARITY.

Reiki is a healing process in which a certified therapist transfers energy to a patient through touch. The practice can be traced back to the 1800s in Japan and has been a major element of the Buddhist religion and many yoga practices. Lisa Salvato is a certified nurse practitioner at Geisinger Medical Center in State College who has completed her Reiki 1, 2 and advanced training and is looking to complete her master training in 2018. Salvato says that Reiki has helped her in her medical practice because it allows her to separate her emotions from her work. "It can be exhausting and you can always absorb other people’s energies and I feel like it’s really helped me not do that," she says. "Since I started practicing, it’s really just made life a little more clear."

lowering anxiety levels and remedying depressed or angry thoughts which could exacerbate an ailment. It has also been found that Reiki can help with infections and inflammations, as well as speed up the recovery of broken bones and other physical injuries. Reiki has the ability to help the patient think more intensely and connect with others on a deeper level. It clears emotions and invokes inner peace. "I think it kind of puts people in a meditative state," Salvato says. "It’s just a relaxing type of therapy." If Reiki sounds like something you may be interested in, many yoga studies and doctor’s offices offer this practice, even a few in State College, including Simply Health. As college students, it’s important to take a step back and find a way to escape from from day-to-day stress, and find a place of serenity within ourselves. Perhaps Reiki can provide that place for you.

There are many benefits to Reiki that range from physical improvements to changes in mood. When compared to the results of more traditional practices such as physical therapy, surgery and medicine, studies have found that Reiki can produce similar, and sometimes better, results. Reiki works by changing the patient’s mood,

The Faces Behind The Flowers Making your way up Pattee Mall during springtime, you can count on tulips of various shades greeting you with their vibrant colors. Brian Phiel, Penn State alumnus, has been the supervisor of grounds maintenance at University Park for over 10 years. Phiel oversees the horticulture crews that design, install and maintain the landscapes across campus. "Displays are comprised of annual and perennial plants that get changed out in the spring, summer, fall and in some cases winter," says Phiel. "Each crew member is assigned to their own zone or area. They are responsible for designing the plant combinations for the different beds, containers or gardens in their assigned areas." In order to maintain a cohesive design and color scheme, the displays are reviewed by an entire team of dedicated specialists before they are finalized. "There are no real color schemes chosen for each year, though blue and white does tend to dominate the spring displays to coincide with the Blue-White Game and commencement," Phiel says. As for flowers, only tulips consistently appear on campus year after year. "Tulips are really the only definite flower that gets planted every year," Phiel says. The familiar flowers usually appear near the Allen Street Gates and the oval bed, south of the Pattee Library. Is all of this plant talk making you want to get in your garden and exercise your green thumb? Well, if you haven’t already ordered your plants for the fall season, you’re behind.

BY ABIGAIL ROE THE SEASON OF REBIRTH IS AMONG US. CAN YOU FEEL IT IN THE AIR? HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE BEAUTY SURROUNDING US ON CAMPUS? PENN STATE’S OFFICE OF THE PHYSICAL PLANT SUPERVISORS AND HORTICULTURE LANDSCAPERS SHARED WITH VALLEY THE SECRETS OF HOW THEY CREATE THE BREATHTAKING FLOWER FACADE STUDENTS LOOK FORWARD TO EVERY SPRING SEMESTER.

According to Phiel, design deadlines for the landscape are structured well in advance. Spring designs were due around Thanksgiving, while the summer and fall design deadlines are winter break and spring break, respectively. However, don’t be intimidated by the meticulous planning. The horticulture crew has nearly 80 fulltime employees. Penn State’s gardens aren’t just designed to look pretty, they’re also ecologically sound. Are you familiar with the charming Alumni Gardens on campus? Penn State alumnus and landscape architect, Derek Kalp, designed and crafted the popular, but hidden, oasis with sustainability in mind. "A lot of highly manicured gardens are great, but I want to find ways that we can still have a high level of quality, but we’re not putting as many resources into it," he says.

The colossal infrastructure epitomizes Kalp’s vision of a more ecological design space. Underneath the water tower is a terrace for students and visitors to

The shift in aesthetic is an effort to create a space where things are more ecologically oriented and less manicured. The area is filled with a variety of trees, native shrubs and perennials, grasses and wildflowers. Kalp calls it the sociability of plants. "It takes more thoughtful maintenance," says Kalp. "You have to understand more of the ecology of a place and think about how plants are growing together as part of a community, as opposed to trying to keep neat edges around things or keep all the plants in their own place. It’s also just this idea of sustainability and creating a more resilient landscape that doesn’t require as much input from us." Anyone who has tried maintaining plants of any kind knows it can sometimes be a challenge. The Arboretum’s Director of Horticulture and Curator, Shari Edelson, shares tips on how to set yourself up for gardening success, whether it be in a dorm room or an actual garden. "If you’re living in a dorm room with a south or west-facing window and a roasting-hot radiator, desert plants such as cacti, aloe, jade plants or other

succulents could be good choices," Edelson says. "If, on the other hand, your room is on the north or east side of a building, or gets a great deal of shade from trees or other buildings, you might want to consider shade-tolerant plants such as African violets or philodendrons." The best advice Edelson gives is to not overwater your plants. "Most houseplants do best if they’re allowed to dry out a bit between waterings. This prevents the soil in the pot from getting waterlogged, and can keep root rot and other potential diseases at bay," she says. Here at Penn State, the landscape is captivating and an important quality of the university. Landscape is what people see—it’s the first impression.

PHOTOGRAPHY ABIGAIL ROE + ANN LI

One of Kalp’s most recent on-campus design projects is the new water tower project, located on the north end of campus near the Forum Building.

sit and escape from the campus bustle.

"We’re trying to make a beautiful, healthy environment that’s uplifting and engaging to people and that provides places for people to gather," Kalp says. Bonj Szczygiel, a landscape architecture professor, has a handful of favorite places on campus that are aesthetically pleasing to her. When asked if the landscaping has anything to do with it, she says, "It has everything to do with it! We tend to take for granted the design of outdoor spaces as if they occur naturally, when actually, they’re the result of a great deal of thought and planning." And that, VALLEY readers, is what you may not see. All the faces behind the engaging landscape who make our campus as beautiful as it is. So this spring season when you’re on your way to class, slow down that gait of yours to appreciate all the beauty beside you. Because spring isn’t a time at Penn State, it’s a feeling.

EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT BY RYAN SALAMO THERE’S SOMETHING TO BE SAID FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LABELED AS ‘EXTRA.’ THESE PEOPLE ARE OVER THE TOP, ALWAYS OUT "DOING THE MOST" AND, AT TIMES, MAY WANT TO MAKE YOU ROLL YOUR EYES—BUT WHY? DON’T BE SO QUICK TO JUDGE. IT TURNS OUT, BEING EXTRA MAY MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE, A BETTER FRIEND AND MORE ATTRACTIVE TO EMPLOYERS.

"I think when it comes to first impressions, I always get that I’m too peppy, too nice, too energetic or too happy or ‘she’s so fake,’ but this is just how I am," says Tentilucci. "When someone says you’re ‘too’ anything it’s meant to be insulting, like ‘oh you’re too nice,’ but then again you can never be too nice—there aren’t enough nice or happy people out there."

Dr. Ruiz, a psychology professor at Alvernia University, explains the thought process behind why ‘extra’ has such a negative connotation. "There’s a stereotype with millenials that they’re associated with just getting by, so when they see someone doing something other than the norm, they consider it 'extra,'" says Ruiz. "Nonconformity results in negative reinforcement as a way to get people to conform. When humans feel like someone else is doing better than them, instead of trying to do better, they want to bring the other person down, and calling a person ‘extra’ is a way of trying to bring down a person who’s doing more work." Perhaps ‘extra’ is actually a quality we all should strive for. Everyday, extra people demonstrate how to be on top of your game. MacKenzie Sheetz, a sophomore majoring in biobehavioral health, gets called extra by her friends all the time. "I think it’s just a part of the way I grew up," says Sheetz. "I’m the oldest of four, so I was always a role model for my siblings. I always wanted to do the most. The satisfaction I receive from doing the most is much more rewarding to me, and I want to look back and think that I did something with my life." She spends countless hours per week putting effort into her extracurricular activities, major and interests.

"This year I’m a volunteer at Centre Life Link. I volunteer about 18 hours a week as an EMT," says Sheetz. Sheetz is the definition of ‘extra.’ She is currently taking 18 credits, the lowest she’s ever taken in a semester, while maintaining a 3.7 GPA. Sheetz is also involved in a THON committee, Biobehavioral Health Society, Kinesiology Club and LifeLink PSU. She is also a chemistry learning assistant and is aspiring to be a global health minor. She is frequently found on campus with her gym bag so that she can squeeze in a workout session in between her various activities during the day. "My free time is very limited, but at the end of the day, I just feel like when my days are packed it’s a very rewarding experience and I feel like I made the most out of every day," she says. From a professional standpoint, employers want a smart, driven go-getter who stays involved in their community. Type A personalities have an ‘extra’ reputation because of how they micromanage everything, but it shouldn’t be a negative quality. "Hopefully ‘being extra’ doesn’t have a negative connotation because it’s great to get involved in as much as you can [at Penn State] and make the most of it," says Sheetz. "Being very involved makes you realize how important it is to stay organized and have good time management skills." Extra can also be showcased in other styles, such as the capacity of a person to go out of their way for others. Christina Tentilucci, a junior majoring in elementary education, can be characterized by some as being ‘extra.’ She always goes out of her way to make sure everyone is happy, laughing and feeling loved.

What others may see as going far beyond the calling of a typical friend is just natural to Tentilucci. "I don’t have a reason as to why I do things that I do. It’s just the way that I am and I take care of the people that I love because I love them and they’re my friends," says Tentilucci. She goes all out for people, but it’s the little things she does for them—like bringing a friend dinner or comforting them in a time of despair—that mean the most. People who are extra go above and beyond. Their attention to detail, compassion, determination and overall productivity shows that they are not just doers, they are achievers. So go ahead—be extra!

24 27 33 35 39 IS JUULING THE NEW NORMAL? LIKE A FLOWER, POISED & POWERF COOKING ACROSS CULTURES STUDENTS SUPPORTING STUDENTS OUR FURRY FRIENDS

PHOTOGRAPHY ANN LI

CAMPUS CAMPUS CULTURE

TAY L O R L E N D E R SENIOR, ENGLISH AND PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR P I T T S B U R G H , PA

"There’s so much here at this university, why not take advantage and throw yourself into something you’re uncomfortable with?" Lender says. "By doing that you get to really see what you’re made out of...when you graduate you can say ‘I accomplished all these things’ and it’s not necessarily from the classes, that’s kind of a given, but you get to tailor this experience to who you want to become."

BY VAL MURPHY

It seems to be that until researchers can prove that e-cigarettes are linked to negative health impacts, young adults will continue to buy into the rhetoric that JUULs have all the highs without any lows. VALLEY encourages you to consult with a health professional before smoking.

WHAT IS YOUR AGE? MAN A 20 WOMAN A 20 MAN B 19

WHEN DID YOU FIRST START USING A JUUL? MAN A I started hitting the JUUL, I think, this past August. WOMAN A Sometime over this past summer. MAN B In spring 2017.

WHO INTRODUCED YOU TO THIS HABIT? MAN A Some of my friends had them so I decided to give it a try. WOMAN A My friends would have them at parties so I

would do it too. MAN B My fraternity brothers introduced it to me.

HOW OFTEN DO YOU HIT YOUR JUUL? MAN A I hit mine every five minutes, maybe less than that, everyday. WOMAN A I only use it on weekends, so maybe five to

10 times a week? MAN B I use mine everyday, I really can’t keep count

about how many times.

WOMAN A I was sort of skeptical at first because I’ve THE JUUL (PRONOUNCED JEWEL) IS A SMALL, RECHARGEABLE RECTANGLE THAT RESEMBLES A USB. SOLD SEPARATELY ARE THE DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGES, CALLED PODS, WHICH CONTAIN AN E-LIQUID BASED ON NICOTINE SALTS, INSTEAD OF FREEBASE NICOTINE THAT IS MORE POTENT. THIS POPULAR E-CIGARETTE IS INTENDED FOR ADULT SMOKERS WHO WANT TO SWITCH FROM TRADITIONAL CIGARETTES—OR SO THE MAKERS OF THE JUUL CLAIM. UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IDEALISTIC VISION OF THEIR PRODUCT DOES NOT SEEM TO ALIGN WITH REALITY: YOUNG ADULTS STARTING AT 18 YEARS OLD ARE PURCHASING AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE E-CIGARETTE MARKET. WHILE THE COMPANY ASSERTS THAT THEIR PRODUCTS ARE FOR ADULTS WHO NEED AN ALTERNATIVE TO SMOKING CIGARETTES, IT CAN BE ARGUED THAT THEIR ALLURING FLAVORS, SIMPLE SET-UP AND SLIM APPEARANCE ARE ENTICING TO MORE THAN JUST CIGARETTE SMOKERS.

heard mixed things about the health effects of what’s in the cartridges, called pods. MAN B: At first I thought the whole idea of smoking a

JUUL was stupid, but when my close friends started using them I let go of the judgement.

PHOTOGRAPHY ALEX WEBSTER

WHAT WERE YOUR INITIAL THOUGHTS ABOUT THE JUUL? MAN A I thought it was super lame. I would see kids walking around with these little metal sticks blowing vapor into the air, it looked dumb. I didn’t understand how much I’d like it until I bought my own.

WHAT DO YOU FIND APPEALING ABOUT SMOKING A JUUL? MAN A The convenience of it. Like a lot of people, I like a nicotine buzz but [a JUUL] is better than a cigarette because it doesn’t smell bad. There’s no trace of using a JUUL and it won’t set off a smoke alarm. WOMAN A I wouldn’t be interested in investing in buy-

ing a personal one. But, it gives you a head high, so it is calming after a few minutes. I prefer some flavors, not the fruity ones, but I do love my mint. MAN B I like the buzz it gives me, it gives me a head

high for like a minute maybe, it’s extremely addictive.

JUULS HAVE PERMEATED COLLEGE CULTURE, SHOWING UP NOT ONLY IN SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS, BUT ALSO DURING CLASSES AS WELL. IN FACT, PENN STATE HAS EVEN IMPLEMENTED RECYCLING BINS FOR JUUL PODS AROUND CAMPUS, INCLUDING IN THE HUB AND WILLARD BUILDING. VALLEY TALKED TO THREE ANONYMOUS PENN STATE JUUL USERS IN AN ATTEMPT TO UNDERSTAND HOW THESE TRENDY E-CIGARETTES ARE PERVADING COLLEGE CULTURE AND WHY THEY REMAIN APPEALING TO MILLENNIALS.

L i ke a F l o we r P o ised & P owerful BY CAROLINE ROSINI

PHOTOGRAPHY MARIA CRISAFULLI + STYLING CONRAD BYER

Sitting around a table at John’s Shanghai Chinese restaurant in late January 2017, Fanta Condé and a group of her closest friends enjoyed authentic Chinese food and lost themselves in conversation. Words about love, careers, family and the state of the world in which they live were passed around the table like a bowl of Jasmine rice. In the days prior, article after article with headlines like "Muslim Travel Ban Enacted" and "Executive Order to Ban Muslims from the U.S" streamed across her social media timelines. Countless stories surfaced about families being torn apart at airports and refugees being barred from their safe havens in the United States because of their religious beliefs. Fanta is no stranger to prejudice herself. Being black, Muslim and female, she has experienced her fair share of judgment based on her outward appearance and beliefs. Therefore, she wasn’t about to ignore widespread hatred. As they each scooped themselves a second helping of steamed vegetables, Fanta and her friends felt motivated as they discussed ways they could ignite change from within quaint State College, Pa. "What about a protest?" one friend eagerly, with a recognizable pinch of apprehension, suggested from the seat beside Fanta. In that moment, a fire smoldered inside Fanta—a force driven by necessity and oblige. Enough is enough. No more injustice. Time for action.

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SOWING THE SEEDS OF LIBERTY On that wintery Saturday night, Mclanahan’s on College Avenue received a slightly different clientele. Fanta and her friends stormedtornadoed through the store, buying as many poster boards and markers as they could hold. Then, inspired by the Pledge of Allegiance that they’d all recited in classrooms for years, they wrote: "Liberty and justice for ALL" "The People United Will Never be Divided" Armed with their words and despite the frigid weather, Fanta and a handful of others stood at the Allen Street Gates, gripping signs. Their action that night was spontaneous and the next day, after several delivered texts and advertising on Facebook, nearly 200 community members members of the community showed up, standing alongside Fanta in support. For the first time in her adult life, she saw what she calls "Her America" in the eyes of those standing by her side. She saw no sadness or lethargy—only power, hope, love. These were the Americans that were a product of the melting pot country in which Fanta was raised. "People came together because of their differences, not in spite of them," Fanta says. This was the America that had allowed her multifaceted identity to flourish. Without the contributions of those from faraway places, Fanta believes, America could not exist and frankly, neither would she. TAKING ROOT Back in the 1980s, Fanta’s parents were those brave, young immigrants who sought a new life in the United States. Her father, from Guinea, and her mother, from the Ivory Coast, immigrated to New York City knowing no one but each other. Their work ethic combined with their loyalty to their African roots proved to be a successful combination for Fanta’s parents as they went on to own a business, an African cultural store called Akwaaba, as well as raise five children—Fanta and her four siblings—in the United States. Her family is packed with natural talent and a love for the arts, which has made Fanta receptive to her own cultural roots. Fanta’s father has been heavily involved in the production and direction of traditional West African music for decades, while her brother and younger sister are pursuing film production and theatre. Fanta herself admires all things Van Gogh, devours poetry and is an avid music lover. She also speaks Malinke fluently, as well as some French.

"Being around my family is inherently being entrenched in a culturally enriching space," she says, "But we could easily be made into a comedic sitcom." Though her parents got a divorce when she was 6 years old, Fanta remains close with both, frequently traveling to see them during holiday breaks. Furthermore, her eldest sister, whom she calls her "third parent," has a family of her own, making Fanta an aunt. Packing up and rolling across North America with her dad at the wheel are among her favorite childhood memories. To this day, her father and younger sister road trip to Montreal for the annual Nuit D’Afrique, or Nights of Africa, music festival every summer. At the festival, African music and culture swirls around in the air, wrapping Fanta familiar vibes. "The festival became almost a semblance of our values and the activities we enjoy. It's an incredibly culturally enriching environment, as you get to experience a variety of musical values from all throughout Africa," she says. "This has made Montreal one of my favorite places to be because of the value they place on embracing the cultural values of others, and how much they invest into performing." Fanta now lives in Staten Island, New York, but after her parents’ split, Fanta stayed with for a short time with her father in Wisconsin. Her family quickly discovered that the midwest state was seemingly void of diversity, but it didn’t seem to faze Fanta’s father, whom she attributes to being one of her greatest influences and inspirations for pursuing social activism. "He’s a bold dude that takes a different approach to everything he does," she says. Years ago, while she and her father were walking through a flea market, Fanta explains, her father sparked up a conversation with a someone who was notorious for racism in their community. The pair ended up conversing over a few ginger ales, with the man admitting he’d never really spoken to a black man one-on-one before.

"I style my scarf in different ways and with different colors all the time," Fanta says with a laugh. "It’s closer to my West African culture to wear it this way. Most of the time I just tie it up there and hope for the best." BRANCHING OUT Initially, coming to Penn State was not a decision Fanta was happy with. Hailing from a big city, she longed for the city that gave her instant satisfaction. "In New York, when you want Thai food, you can have Thai food. If you want to go to a theatre at 1 a.m., you can go to a theatre at 1 a.m.," she says. Over time, though, Fanta explored the surrounding area and realized Happy Valley had more to offer than football and intense academics. She tried to see the community from different perspectives, from the sidewalks of neighboring Bellefonte to a cozy table in Cafe Lemont. She started meeting new people, too. Now, she has catapulted to prominence on campus as the president of the Muslim Student Association and the vice president of a new club called Vibes, which aims to dissect music lyrics in search of meaning and purpose. She has also done work with the University Park Undergraduate Association and traipsed all around the world, from Paris to Bangladesh. Like Fanta’s diverse identity, she has a myriad of academic interests. She has spent her time in college carving a niche for herself and her atypical degree which consists of political science, philosophy and security risk analysis. Three things on three separate ends of the spectrum that marry beautifully in Fanta’s mind. In fact, the complexity of her degree path mirrors Fanta’s ideas on identity—which she believes are vital to understanding others and mitigating conflict. THE MANY PETALS OF IDENTITY

"I have lots of distinct memories of my dad going above and beyond to be nice to someone that just wasn’t," she says. "I don’t think this simple conversation my dad and this stranger had changed his mind about anything. But I think it had some sort of impact, and it was a positive one."

Intersectionality: a word first coined by civil rights activist and lawyer Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989 to describe how a multitude of human factors are complexly interwoven to form a person’s unique identity. Aspects such as the race, gender, class and sexual orientation of a person dictate through what lens they see the world, how they make decisions, form opinions and, most importantly, how they are incorporated into a political or social dialogue.

Beside from being of African decent, Fanta was raised Muslim and a little over a year ago, she made the personal choice to wear a hijab. She says the decision liberates her from within, though it also proves to be an eye-catching fashion statement.

"Embracing intersectionality in a way which appreciates and pushes for developing a more thorough understanding of the cultural traditions and practices of others should be a priority," Fanta says. "For example, perhaps if others understood

P e ople ca me to g e th e r becau se of t he ir d if ferences, not i n spite o f them . the many faces of a Muslim, how intersectional we are, how ‘normal’ and extraordinarily similar we are to themselves, xenophobia, othering, anti-muslim sentiment and wide scale prejudice could be curbed." There’s much to Fanta Condé’s identity that makes her perspectives unique. She is black, African, Muslim and a woman—all things that have opened her up for prejudice and even hatred. But she says being in touch with all aspects of herself help her see the world she hopes to live in. If college students explored the layers of their own identities and strived to understand those of others, combating global issues of prejudice would be possible. "Intersectionality is not something that we can detach ourselves from because our cultures, beliefs and values intrinsically impact who we are, and what's important to us" During the Muslim ban protest at Allen Street Gates, Fanta recalls getting numerous honks of support from passersby, but her group also received scattered gestures of disapproval and profanity. Like her father, though, she was unperturbed and poised. She welcomed the opportunity to understand the origins of differences in opinion. "It is incredibly easy to view and value one’s own existence through a lens that says ‘Penn State’ or ‘State College’ or even the United States," Fanta says. "But it’s much harder to develop a global perspective, which allows you to recognize your privileges and your voice as more powerful than another’s, somewhere else." Everyone has their own stories, and Fanta believes it is important to attempt to get to the core of why people react certain ways to multiculturalism. "Intersectional solidarity means not only understanding and appreciating the cultures that are geographically close by, but understanding that we exist in a global community, and as Martin Luther King Jr. said ‘injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,’" Fanta says. STANDING TALL While she will always stand up in the defense of herself, others and what she believes in, she acknowledges that constantly having to do so is painful—even back-breaking, as she describes it. However, among her greatest fears is consenting to indifference to the point where she no longer feels the need to stand up and challenge the status quo. "Although I will not deny the emotional and mental strain it can take for one to stand up to hate or for

one to fight back against unjust circumstances, developing apathy is not a valid answer to resting one’s soul." As a way to resist the stresses that come with being an activist, she’s adopted a philosophy in life inspired by an Islamic proverb: "Be like a flower who gives its fragrance to even the hand that crushes it." In other words, when faced with dissention, dismiss tendencies for coarseness or condemnation and demonstrate grace and dignity. One of Fanta’s favorite artists is Vincent Van Gogh; so much so that she describes having an emotionally moving experience when she encountered several of his paintings during a trip to the Musée d’Orsay in France. Fanta holds Van Gogh in such high regard because he was a considerate man that always paid attention to who people are at their core—a quality she attempts to emulate in her own life. Additionally, Fanta is motivated to live like Van Gogh—who is believed to have sold a mere one painting in his lifetime—by requiring little recognition for her grassroots activism. Empowering and influencing others through doing "good" things is only a side-effect of what what she believes are fairly normal and compulsory actions. As Van Gogh said: "If I am worth anything later, I am worth something now. For wheat is wheat even if people think it is grass in the beginning." A BUDDING ACTIVIST Currently, Fanta is most passionate about public policy, especially as it relates to education and international affairs. Intersectionality seeps into education, too, and Fanta hopes to advance awareness of this important concept in the classroom. "It is vital to the progress of our youth that we recognize the identities which make them unique and the issues which they face both inside and outside of classroom walls," Fanta explains. "Our path to progress will continue to be riddled with impediments so long as the oppressions, and plights of our youth are not appropriately recognized, and fought against." Her post-graduation plans align with her passions, as she hopes to find work in an environment where she can use her words to encourage the recognition, appreciation and respect of others. "Whether this is at an international nonprofit organization or a school does not concern me,

as much as being an advocate for the rights and freedoms of others does," she says. After a couple years of nonprofit work, teaching and traveling, Fanta is set on pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy, which will guide her to a position that will help bring communities together to embrace intersectional identities in such a way that will benefit everyone. COMING UP ROSES In front of the Allen Street Gates last year, Fanta used her privilege of being heard in the United States to her advantage. Despite challenges she, and others who share pieces of her identity, has faced over her blackness, Islamicity or femininity, she stood and proclaimed loudly and calmly— "no more." She has and will continue to fight for her own rights and those of her neighbors near and far. She does not do it for recognition or popularity, and she does not do it under anything but ordinary circumstances. She looks to those of differing opinion with a perceptive eye, straining to understand the layers of their identity that make them who they are, the origins of their thought processes. Look inside yourself, at all the things that define you, whether it be your race, gender, sexual orientation, hometown, socio-economic class or all combined, to realize where your own prejudices may come from, and how to break them. "Embracing our own identities and learning about others will help us combat a great deal of the global issues of prejudice we are facing now." In these modern and often trying times, it’s crucial to remain receptive to differences yet be inclined to stare hatred in the face—like Fanta—with positivity, power and poise.

Cooking Across Cultures

WE ALL HAVE OUR DIFFERENCES. MALE, FEMALE, CHRISTIAN, MUSLIM, JEWISH, BUDDHIST, ASIAN, HISPANIC—YOU NAME IT. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, THERE IS ONE THING THAT EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US HAS IN COMMON. WE ALL GOTTA EAT.

BY JANIE CASSADY

Traditions surrounding food surpass cultural boundaries and hit us right in our hearts. Or, more accurately, our stomachs. Penn State students from near and far have many unique perspectives on college cuisine. While some of us settle for a packet of ramen noodles, others see the college experience as an opportunity to share their culture’s culinary creations with their peers. "I don’t see cooking as just making food," says Ramsi Gerry-Ofor, a junior from Nigeria. "It’s more like an art of representing cultures on a plate." Gerry-Ofor learned culinary skills by watching intently as her family cooked.

Gerry-Ofor loves that food has the power to elicit emotion.

"Belarusians love potatoes," says Dubograeva. "There is even a holiday in Belarus that celebrates potatoes. Hence, it is rare for me not to incorporate potatoes somewhere in my lunch or dinner meal, maybe even breakfast." Dubograeva knows that food can be much more than just a source of sustenance—it can create a feeling.

"Recently I started cooking for some Nigerians on campus who hadn’t had actual home-cooked Nigerian dishes for a while, and it made me so happy seeing that I had brought joy to so many people through their stomachs," she says.

"I think one of my favorite memories is when my mom makes pelmeni, Russian dumplings, before Christmas," she says. "We listen to Christmas music, and she lets me roll out the dough and fill the dough with meat. She is very skilled at actually making them and sealing them, which I have always admired."

From another part of the globe, senior Masha Dubograeva is a first-generation American and loves to cook dishes inspired by her Belarusian roots.

Junior Yifan Xu uses the art of cooking to connect with China, his home country. "I had been cooking traditional Chinese food during the past few years before I came to the U.S. in 2015," says Xu. "But it appeared to happen even more after I came to a different country due to missing my home country’s food." Xu loves cooking traditional food for friends as a way to share Chinese culture with them.

PHOTOGRAPHY SOLEIL NAGODA + MARIA CRISAFULLI

"I sat in the kitchen every day and watched how every meal was prepared for years until eventually I was the one doing all the cooking, and my siblings’ meals became my responsibility," she says. "Eventually, cooking stopped being a responsibility and became a hobby for me."

"Since I cook food almost every day, it has already become a daily activity for me. But I still enjoy the pride of cooking food for my friends during every Chinese festival," says Xu. "Seeing people eating and enjoying my food are some of the best moments of my life." Junior Noorein Ahmed grew up in India watching her mom cook and fell in love with the unique spices and flavors of the culture’s traditional cuisine. During her freshman year of college, Ahmed began cooking some of her favorite dishes herself, which serve as a reminder of home. "Every Friday, my mom would cook this dish, biriyani, as it is a special day in Islamic culture," says Ahmed. "I would be exhausted after a week at school, especially during the 12th grade, and would love to come home to the welcoming scent of spices. I remember running to the kitchen with my school uniform and bag just to dump it down and jump onto the kitchen counter trying to snag a few bites or taste whatever was being prepared." While Penn State might be known for its grilled stickies and top-of-the-line ice cream, the flavors from around the world warm the hearts of students from every corner of the globe.

Students Supporting Students: Penn State’s Fight Against Mental Health

PHOTOGRAPHY SIDNY TEP

BY CARLIE FOX

ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, 41.6 PERCENT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS SUFFER FROM ANXIETY AT SOME POINT DURING THEIR COLLEGE CAREERS, WHILE 36.4 PERCENT WILL STRUGGLE WITH DEPRESSION. AT PENN STATE, ABOUT 19,400 STUDENTS WILL STRUGGLE WITH ANXIETY AND NEARLY 16,000 STUDENTS WITH DEPRESSION AT UNIVERSITY PARK. IN CONNECTION WITH THESE STATISTICS, CERTAIN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE EDUCATING AND UPLIFTING EACH OTHER TO COMBAT MENTAL ILLNESS.

Penn State’s Counseling and Psychological Service (CAPS) provides students with coping mechanisms, support groups and therapy. However, it can be intimidating for those struggling with mental health issues to make an appointment with a professional. CAPS will always be an available when you are ready to tackle and confront your mental struggles, but other on-campus organizations can lend a helping hand as you overcome mental health challenges. DMAX, a club that strives to eliminate mental health stigmas on campus, was founded in honor of Dan Maxwell, an 18-year-old from Radnor, Pennsylvania, who took his own life due to depression. This national non-profit organization strives to provide a space for students to learn about the signs of anxiety and depression in a friend, or even themselves. "Stress can affect everyone in different ways, and it doesn’t always have to be an extreme case to be a valid concern," says Calissa Smith, president of the DMAX club at Penn State. "Giving an opportunity for students to express their struggles or their support is so crucial, as is education." Active Minds, another on-campus organization, is using student voices to shift the conversation about mental health on college campuses. "We always use the motto, ‘We are not a support group, but rather a supportive group of people," says Taylor Kline, the president of Active Minds. Kline says that the members of Active Minds are not trained psychological professionals and cannot give therapy sessions for members; however, they provide their members with the support and resources to get the help they need to overcome their mental struggles.

"We just want every student to feel like they belong, like someone understands," Kline says. "We want to let everyone know that so many people experience mental health issues, and no one is alone" Every student has their own way of coping with stress during their college years. While organizations like DMAX and Active Minds give students the opportunity to learn more about mental health, others may feel they need to express themselves in more artistic ways. For Tracin Bauman, president of the Painting Club, the creative arts and painting is a form of escape from mental stressors. Bauman often takes inspiration from her own mental health struggles for the subjects of her paintings, and focuses her painting portfolio around the expulsion of mental health stigmas. "It is therapeutic, using one's hands and mind in unison to be productive, to create something meaningful," Bauman says. "So many of us rely on vices or outputs, such as our phones and social media to cope with stress and other issues, which is hardly fruitful or healing." Bauman says that she believes artists are activists who speak their minds through imagery to discuss the important issues people may face in their lives, including mental health.

"I was interested in the role of the fetal position, in a corporal as well as a mental state. I was also exploring the fact that just because some diseases are not physically visible, does not mean they are not valid, such as various mental health disorders that still unfortunately face a lot of stigma," she says. Whichever way students choose to deal with mental health struggles, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to recognize that at Penn State, no one is ever alone. VALLEY encourages all students who are struggling with mental health issues to contact the 24/7 Penn State Crisis Hotline at (877) 229-6400 or make an appointment with CAPS.

WHO WOULDN’T WANT A PUPPY FOR A CLASSMATE? YOU’VE PROBABLY SPOTTED A DOG IN A BLUE OR PURPLE VEST AT SOME POINT ON CAMPUS. BUT FAR FROM JUST BEING CUTE, THESE DOGS ARE TRAINING TO BECOME SERVICE ANIMALS.

"I have to wake up earlier than normal each day to feed the dog and take him out to the bathroom. I rarely get to sleep in because he needs to go out in the mornings," she says.

ILLUSTRATIONS SOPHIA CAPALDI

Additionally, trainers are responsible for their dogs during class. "I spend most of class telling my dog to lie down and then end up having to take notes outside of class," Bright says. Raising and training a dog is a considerable responsibility. However, there are benefits for the student trainers, too.

Penn State’s Roar for More program brings future service dogs on campus to be schooled alongside students. Roar for More is a student-run organization associated with Susquehanna Service Dogs, which is a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs in Pennsylvania. The program was started by Penn State animal science professor and former veterinarian Dr. Nancy Dreschel in 2014. Roar for More began with just three dogs, and has now trained over 30 service animals. Dreschel notices the impact the dogs have made on campus, telling VALLEY that students and faculty alike have expressed excitement about the program to her. She says, "I think it adds to the community atmosphere." On campus, students raise dogs one-on-one. With so many students around, the dogs quickly become comfortable with all kinds of people. Trainers bring these dogs with them everywhere, including to class. Senior animal science major and Roar for More trainer Samantha Bright says that raising her service animal, Barracuda, isn’t just about having a cute puppy to cuddle with.

"I have had to learn a lot about patience as well as balancing things in my life," Bright says. She reports that after six months with Barracuda, she’s learned a lot about the training process and herself. The students also understand that they’re training dogs to become a companions for people who need assistance. Bright, along with fellow Roar for More trainers, had the opportunity to meet with a young woman who benefitted from the service dog program. "Getting to see her mother cry over how much the dog has changed her daughter’s life was just incredible," Bright says. Bright looks forward to Barracuda’s impactful future after graduating from Roar for More. She says, "I will get to see his new forever partner and also all of the ways he helps his partner out." Dreschel shares Bright’s enthusiasm, saying, "Seeing the difference these dogs make in people’s lives makes all the hard work worthwhile." Bright believes that Roar for More is an important learning opportunity for all Penn State students, many of whom don’t understand how to properly act around a service animal. "You should never pet a service dog without asking," Bright says. "Sometimes it is OK and sometimes it is not OK. It is up to the trainer to decide."

However, students should not be afraid to ask trainers about their dogs. Happy to answer the frequent questions she gets, Bright says, "Educating other people about service animals is extremely important for the future of these animals and this practice." The dogs will eventually go to new homes, but the trainers will continue to advocate for the animals and their partners. "Our raisers are well educated on the role these dogs will play in the future and are good at being advocates for the dogs and for people with disabilities," Dreschel says. The service dogs in training on campus are more than just an adorable sight on your walk to class. Students aren’t the only ones gaining an education on campus, there are also animals learning how to make a difference in communities all across the country.

BY HANNAH FERENCI

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! ADVENTURE AWAITS SPRING INTO COLOR ROYALS QUIZ THE TRUTH CANNOT BE FAKE

PHOTOGRAPHY ANN LI

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GRANT DONGHIA FRESHMAN, FILM MAJOR, T H E AT R E , M I N O R S S TAT E C O L L E G E , PA

"The best part of being a film major and participating in student films is the endless possibility for creative freedom. Whether through actually making my own film or acting, I am given opportunities to all ends of the creative spectrum while networking with people who share a similar dream and passion, making it one of the best groups of people at PSU I have met," says Donghia.

BY KATIE GERGEL

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

PRE-PRODUCTION Joyce Lim, a senior film-video major, is the writer and director of a movie called "Core," one of a few student films being created in the year-long Advanced Group Production course. Lim is working with three other primary crew members, including producer Jake Hatfield, cinematographer James Russin, and editor Lauren Rader to help bring this project to life. While many of us might think of the movie-making process as primarily shooting scenes and editing them together, there is a whole world of preparation that occurs before the camera can even begin to roll. "After I wrote the script and decided I wanted to make it a film, we had to gather together as a four-person team and then form a larger crew," Lim says. "For pre-production, you go through the script so many times. I revised it by giving it to crew members and getting their thoughts, and then I would change it and change it and change it." In addition to always editing the living document that is the script, Lim had to carry out a rigorous casting process, scout for the locations to shoot the various scenes, organize a Kickstarter campaign to raise funds and hold crew meetings to establish each person’s role in creating the film. After these steps were completed in October, Lim said the team could finally transition into actual production.

THAT’S A WRAP Lim and the rest of the cast and crew involved with "Core" are not only showing off their film expertise through the creation of this project, but also bringing to light an important story about love, curiosity, discovery and decision-making.

PRODUCTION With a full cast and crew, Lim was able to bring her story to life. "Core" is a story about a college student named Gil, who begins to question his relationship with his boyfriend when he realizes he has an attraction to the intriguing new girl at work. "I wanted to explore what desire is like in a monogamous culture, and what people believe is the right path to take," Lim says. "The reason why I named it Core is because it’s almost like a stigma to have a desire for somebody else when you’re in a relationship in this monogamous culture. So, I wanted to look at what is at the core of a human being and whether it is believed that it’s wrong to have this desire." The production process is a lot more complex than it may seem. Each shot needs to be set up carefully and each miniscule detail scrutinized. The movies that you see on screen are culminations of thousands of decisions coming together through hours of painstaking work.

"A lot of people who hopped on this project did so because they felt like they could relate to the experience of it," Lim says. "It’s about discovering who you are and realizing that you don’t always have to be drawn to the people you are expected to be drawn to." "It’s been fun and absolutely humbling to be a part of such a motivated crew and such a creative story," says Lauren Rader. "I can’t wait to see everyone’s hard work be paid off in the end while watching the final project." As for Lim, she just hopes that when viewing "Core," audiences will have the experience that she personally loves while watching any movie. "When you’re sitting in a theater, in that moment, you don’t think about anything else," she says. "I think that’s amazing."

POST-PRODUCTION When the filming is over, the reigns of the project are handed over to the editor. For "Core" the editor is Lauren Rader. "The editing process is tedious," Rader says. "Along with cutting dialogue, I’m incorporating split scenes, overlaying audio, music, and combining digital footage with actual 35 mm film. Once the scenes are cut, our main focus will then be to create an even and detailed sound design." The team will work closely together in post-production to establish a vision for the final cut that is agreed upon and is visually satisfying to all who worked on it.

The "Core" of a Student Film

PHOTOGRAPHY DANIELLE LASDAY + ANN LI

FILMS CAN MAKE US LAUGH, CRY AND EVEN CHANGE THE WAY WE VIEW THE WORLD. THEY CAN BE ANYTHING FROM A HUGE BUDGET STUDIO ACTION MOVIE TO A SHORT FILM CREATED BY STUDENTS HERE AT PENN STATE. YOU MAY NOT SEE STEVEN SPIELBERG WALKING DOWN POLLOCK ROAD, BUT YOU MOST LIKELY PASS STUDENTS WHO PUT COUNTLESS HOURS OF WORK IN EVERY DAY, CREATING THEIR OWN MOVIES THAT CAN MAKE YOU LAUGH, TOUCH YOUR EMOTIONS OR ALTER YOUR THINKING. "CORE" IS ONE OF THESE FILMS.

ADVENTURE AWAITS: JUST OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR WHETHER YOU HAVE A DRIVE FOR ADVENTURE OR A THIRST FOR THAT CRISP, FRESH AIR FOUND AMONG THE TREES, PARKS ARE THE PERFECT PLACE TO UNWIND AND SLIP AWAY FROM REALITY.

At such a large school, where so many of us are constantly busy and drowning in our studies, we can feel somewhat desperate to escape. Sometimes all we need is a few hours of downtime to readjust our minds, bodies and souls.

Jake Hughes, a senior recreation, parks and tourism management major, has an internship at the Centre Region Parks and Recreation Department and believes that preserving and appreciating nature is more important now than ever before.

Luckily for Penn Staters, the University Park campus is surrounded by multiple beautiful parks and no matter what you’re into, there is something out there for everyone.

"There are so many opportunities to escape from the ‘college world’ and they are all around us," says Hughes. "Circleville Park and Sunset Park are both very close options for experiencing outdoors."

If you’re more of a sports lover, Circleville is a larger park located off of Valley Vista Drive. This park is equipped with tennis courts, soccer fields, volleyball, and basketball courts. Sunset Park, located just off of East Park Avenue, offers similar activities, but is smaller in size. "If you like to work out, Sunset Park is close enough where you can run there, workout with the equipment, and run home to get in some good outdoor exercise," says Hughes. "While both Circleville and Sunset Park are great for working out, they’re also perfect for relaxing,"

PHOTOGRAPHY ERIC SHIH

Both of these parks are ideal for having a picnic, unwinding with friends or relaxing on your own. Another great alternative is Spring Creek Park, which is comparable to Circleville and Sunset Parks and offers a covered bridge, fishing areas and charcoal grills. "As an RPTM student, I try my best to get as much time in nature as I can. It helps to clear your mind and increase your happiness. It’s so important to preserve all of our parks so that everyone can have the same opportunities to escape everyday life and enjoy nature, especially for future generations to come," says Hughes. "What kind of example are we leaving for the next generation if we fail to preserve our parks today, when we’ve protected them for years?" Talley Kayser, the adventure literature series program director at Penn State, believes in the power of being one with nature. "Over the past 10 years, I’ve taken thousands of students on outdoor trips and I’ve seen firsthand how time outdoors eases their stress and strengthens their friendships," says Kayser. An avid hiker and explorer, Kayser recommends checking out Rothrock State Forest. "Rothrock is a short drive from campus and offers everything from beautiful creeks lined with rhododendron to windy ridge-tops with sweeping views," says Kayser. She says the wide variety of clearly marked trails makes Rothrock a great place to plan a hike, walk or run suited to your taste and endurance. Kayser insists that you don’t need to be an expert to have a great experience outdoors. She says, "Even when a hike doesn’t go according to plan, folks come back with a great story and a shared sense of adventure." Even if you aren’t typically one to lace up your hiking boots and embrace wilderness, unexpected outdoor adventures can become some of your most treasured memories.

BY KYLIE MESTER

SPRING INTO COLOR

IT’S THE MOMENT YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR: THE ARRIVAL OF THE SPRING 2018 TOP 12 COLOR PALETTE FROM PANTONE. PAINTERS, DESIGNERS AND BRAND OWNERS USE THE PANTONE COLOR SYSTEMS FOR PROJECTS, ADAPTING TO THE DIFFERENT PALETTES THAT ARE RELEASED EACH YEAR. FOR EACH SEASON, PANTONE RELEASES SOME OF THEIR FAVORITE COLORS THAT WILL BE SPREAD NOT ONLY ACROSS WALLS, BUT ACROSS THE RUNWAY. THIS PALETTE IS PLAYFUL AND UNIQUE, INCORPORATING NEUTRAL COLORS WITH SOME STAND-OUT, FEEL-GOOD BRIGHTS THAT ARE PERFECT FOR ANYONE OF THE BOLD TYPE. HERE ARE SOME OF VALLEY’S FAVORITES AND WHERE THEY MAY BE SEEN IN THE FASHION WORLD.

MELLOW MAHOGANY A color of strength and substance, Mellow Mahogany is the color of chocolate and coffee—two of the most irresistible things. Rich and creamy, this color is on the neutral side of the palette. "I love how natural and earthy it feels," says VALLEY events staff member Monica Powell. It can definitely be paired with brighter colors, such as blue, green or pink to bring about the ambiance of spring.

SOUR CITRUS Sour Citrus, is a bright, that is perfect for energizing any outfit. VALLEY writer Matt Brownlow describes the color as "free and vibrant," adding to the overall feel that it emits. This color will definitely be noticed in the fashion world, creating an ‘80s-like vibe with the clothing items for which it is used.

It’s one of the softer colors of the palette, but can be aptly paired with something of a brighter shade for an ideal contrast.

LEMON DROP A color for the bold, Lemon Drop emits confidence and joy. It’s the ideal color for those of a more outgoing nature that strive to liven up the world. Perfect to wear to match a happy mood, VALLEY photographer Elise Derstine says this poppy yellow makes her feel nostalgic. "I first saw lemon trees this summer in Italy," she says. From a high fashion standpoint, Lemon Drop would best fit with patterns that balance out its valiance, particularly anything black-and-white-based.

BUBBLE BLUE

CANDY APPLE This orangey-red is the attention-grabber of the palette. Candy Apple can’t be ignored, as it exudes excitement and energy. Shades of red also emit feelings of love, so try wearing this color on a date or just to promote heart-warming emotions. "This color is sexy but playful," VALLEY’s Business Director Sandra Carrillo says. "It reminds me of a lip color I would wear in the summer with a white blouse and a tan. Definitely my favorite of them all."

"This color is my favorite," says VALLEY editor Jennifer Fabiano. "It reminds me of lavender, which is always super calming to me, as it is one of my favorite scents. I also can see myself wearing this color on a nice spring day. It reminds me of warmer weather and relaxing days." Bubble Blue can be utilized for relaxed styles like t-shirts, sweatpants or sweatshirts. When shopping for clothes for the spring and upcoming summer season, keep in mind these playful colors to liven up your wardrobe. Some of these colors may even be featured on the runway, and can be an even better source of inspiration for your outfits!

In the world of fashion, Candy Apple will be seen paired with other warm colors reminiscent of autumn, such as shades of yellow, orange or brown.

BY KYLEE MCGUIGAN

What member of the royal fam What is your Saturday night engagement?

Dancing the night away downtown

Sipping tea and watching Netflix

In a group you are...

A natural leader

I guess a follower

What’s your ideal vacation location?

Pick a companion

France

Loyal labrador Switzerland Cute corgi

Family friends

Are you powerful?

Where did you meet your S.O.?

A fabulous event, of course

College

Were you born into royalty? Of course!

Only in the tabloids Yes I wish!

Queen Elizabeth II

Prince William

You’re the ruler of your very own kingdom. Friends, family and even strangers look to you for guidance in times of need. You make sure your good name is never tarnished. Your love life may be a little tumultuous until you can find a significant other who respects your star power and loves you for it. No matter the controversy, you always have your friend’s, family and country’s best interest in mind.

You are responsible and there is no hiding it. You value family, education and the sense of duty above all. Publically, you come off as stern and focused, but those who know you love you for your charm and gentle demeanor.

Acting in a hit TV show

Kate Middleton Everyone adores you because you’re the girl next door. You have many of the same qualities as Princess Diana, but your modest upbringing makes you seem more like a friend than a ruler. Be confident and proud of who you are and your own prince could be just around the corner.

Meghan Markle You are the envy of everyone around you. Your beauty, brains and compassion are hard to beat. Not only will you achieve success on your own, but your star qualities will attract your very own Prince Charming. With your fabulous sense of style and fearlessness, royalty is calling your name.

AT SOME POINT IN ALL OF OUR LIVES WE DREAMED OF BEING ROYAL. ALTHOUGH WE DON'T PLAY DRESS UP ANYMORE, THE IDEA OF WEARING A CROWN IS STILL ENTICING. UNTIL WE FIND A WAY TO BECOME ROYALTY IN OUR OWN LIVES, WHY NOT TRY ON BRITISH ROYALS' CROWNS FOR SIZE?

mily are you? What’s the optimal time of year?

Who do you admire the most?

Summer

Winter

My Mum My Dad

What would you consider to be your best quality? Intelligence

Quiet house in the country

Kindness

Where did you grow up? Bustling city

Who knows all your secrets?

Do you enjoy attention?

I’m an open book

Duh! My close friends...maybe

What’s your dream job? As long as I can help people Prince Harry Party child! At least that’s your reputation to the outside world. Your family knows you for your huge heart and willingness to help others. Your antics growing up may have gotten you in a little bit of trouble, but it’s part of your charm. Now that you are out of your rebellious stage you’re focused on helping as many people as you can.

No way!

Have you ever been cheated on? Definitely not

Yes...

Prince George You may be young, but you are born to rule. At this point, your time to shine might seen so far in the distance, but don’t give up on being great. While you wait for your crown, keep endearing everyone with your sweet smile and innocent eyes. You are known to be funny, but still bring out your serious side when necessary.

Prince Charles

Princess Diana

You played the role of the Golden Child growing up, you are destined for great things and everyone knows it. Everyone pays attention to what you’re up to, which makes hiding your mischievous streak a little harder. Power through the hardships in your life in order to achieve all the success you deserve.

You are loved by the cameras, and everyone for that matter. Strangers and friends alike regard you as one of the best people they have ever met. Never having held yourself on a pedestal, you always want to give back to those in need. The struggles you have endured in your life have only made you stronger and will continue to fuel your success for decades to come.

WITH THE RISE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE INTENSITY OF POLARIZATION IN TODAY’S POLITICS, AMERICA IS ENTERING UNKNOWN GROUND. WHATEVER YOUR POLITICAL VIEWS ARE, IT IS HARD TO DENY THE NEGATIVE ATMOSPHERE THAT HAS ENGULFED THE COUNTRY. LINES HAVE BEEN DRAWN AND JUDGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.

"I think [fake news] is detrimental to journalism," says McCarthy. "A lot of people get their news from Twitter and Buzzfeed and these sources that aren’t really reliable and I think that that contributes to this sort of fake news narrative." The media exists for a reason. Without it, where would you get your news? How would you stay informed?

BY MAGGIE KREIENBERG America, once held in such a high regard by other nations, is now a nation battling itself. Everyone, from college students, to working adults, to retirees, should be concerned. The burden is on us to combat the rise of fake news and "alternative facts." But when was fake news born? Rumors and lies are nothing new, but this blatant attack on the press is. The first time America got a taste of this new term was after President Trump’s inauguration in January, 2017. Kellyanne Conway, counselor to the president, stated that the White House was using "alternative facts" when describing the inauguration crowd. Despite what Conway and the rest of the White House may say, alternative facts are not facts. Alternative facts are lies. Late-night talk show hosts have not let the ridiculousness of this skewed version of the truth go unnoticed either. Turn on "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," "Saturday Night Live" or almost any other late-night comedy show to hear jokes about the way the current administration operates. They pick on Conway, Sean Spicer, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, President Trump and nearly every other senior official in the White House in an effort to combat fake news. The obscurity of fake news is no doubt hilarious, but is still misleading and destructive regardless of your political affiliation. "The attack on our media is something that is very dangerous. It is something that is long lasting," says Fernando Mendez, president of the College Democrats. However, fake news is a bipartisan issue. Whether you identify as Democrat, Republican or another party, no one is immune to this deception. Reagan McCarthy, Vice President of the College Republicans couldn’t agree more with Mendez.

No, social media should not be the sole source of your news. Steve Manuel, a senior lecturer at Penn State and former public affairs officer for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Marine Corps spokesman, urges you to read traditional news sources too. "It’s coming to a point where no one believes what they read or hear anymore and social media doesn’t help that," he says. "It’s easy to spread a rumor today." Don’t be the one contributing to the uneducated, inappropriate rhetoric online. Instead, educate yourself on issues and get your news from credible sources. Read the New York Times, Washington Post or Wall Street Journal. Watch CNN, MSNBC and Fox News. Only then should you share your judgements and opinions online. Now, is the media accurate 100 percent of the time? Of course not. But, does the media seek to correct mistakes efficiently and transparently? Yes. "Do reporters sometimes get it wrong? Sure they do, they’re human," says Manuel. There is a difference between a reporter’s mistakes and the false accusations coming from the White House. As Manuel says, "[these mistakes] are not on the level or consistency that the administration gets everything wrong. And it’s not that they get everything wrong. They just provide their own version of the facts." It is impossible to have two versions of the truth. Remember, the press was designed to be a check on abusive power, not the other way around.

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LUCAS KERSTETTER JUNIOR, BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY MAJOR, KOREAN MINOR S TAT E C O L L E G E , PA

"Fashion allows me to portray a different version of myself that changes day to day. If I want to be more masculine or feminine I can simply throw on a different outfit, and suddenly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like I am a brand-new person. I like to dress the part. Above all else, it is all about the feeling I get when I put something on," says Kerstetter.

"For me, fashion is a form of freedom, being able to express myself through the clothes that I wear is a very important part of my life. I like checking out the newest trends and try to keep up with them and incorporating my own twist to them. . . Fashion is liberation from the norm which is why I love it so much," says Bello.

newtrality BY MAT T BROWNLOW WE HAVE ALL LOOKED AT A BLOUSE THAT HANGS PERFECTLY OFF THE SHOULDER AS ITS SLEEVES BILLOW DOWN THE ARM AND RESTS ITS CUFFS GENTLY ATOP EACH WRIST. LIKEWISE, THE SHARPLY ACCENTUATED SHOULDER OF A BLAZER CAN SIMILARLY COMMAND ATTENTION.

lthough the energy protruding from each article of clothing is different, power is power. This is the idea behind reclaiming fashion from the world of binaries we reside in and moving closer towards a more fluid, expressive and androgynous appearance. It is becoming more frequent and almost expected to see this idea of "gender-bending" carried out on the runway with each coming season. The narrative runs a little deeper as time goes on and as minds begin to change. THE STORY OF ANDROGYNY Androgyny is nothing new. The late-60s carried a unisex movement which attempted to implement commentary on gender representation, which proved to be a little too far ahead of its time. Introducing such a new idea to a narrow-minded society reinforced the idiom "you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t teach an old dog new tricks." Dr. Christopher Reed, Penn State professor and author of "Art and Homosexuality: A History of Ideas" reinforces that unisex movements have occurred throughout fashion history. "The most famous moment of androgyny in fashion was the craze for androgynous styles among young people of both sexes in the 1920s," says Reed. "In that case, it was part of a larger rebellion against the properties of an older generation that had lost its authority by getting Europe into a devastatingly destructive war in which so many young people were killed. So androgyny had a rebellious edge." DISORDER: D(H)ISORD(H)ER Rebellion within fashion has remained a strong force that has only continued to grow as social constructs, well, deconstruct. But, with this dismembering of previously held ideals, remaining aware and educated about constructs, especially that of gender representation, is imperative.

"The first point is that gender is complicated," says Reed. "It means so many different things to so many different people, and people can feel like they are making one kind of statement, but have it be interpreted in totally different ways by others. I worry about a tendency among some people today to insist on adhering to one, rigid gender statement." The true beauty behind this fashion ideology today is that it can be as exaggerated or as subtle as one desires. Among the masculinity and femininity complexes that still seem to integrate themselves into society, androgynous fashions allow creative minds to challenge such arrogance. "I hope gender can be something people can play with ‘Play’ is not trivial when it’s a way of challenging norms," says Reed. "Fashion can be a great way to do that."

THEIR: CLEARING (THE) A(IR) An extremely crucial part of the direction this androgynous movement is headed is its implementation into everyday culture, and with unapologetic, youthful energy at the forefront. That’s where students like those walking around University Park come into play. All it takes is a double take to start a new shift in the way others view visual representation. So put on a necklace or two that make a statement and button up that freshly pressed collared shirt all the way to the top. Make subtlety obvious and don’t explain yourself.

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Whether it’s commuting in a boxy, oversized suit or someone walking in a mid-length skirt or even something as simple as the accessories, fashion is becoming much more representative of creative expression and its possibilities.

SHUTTING DOWN SLUT-SHAMING: A DISCUSSION ABOUT SEXUAL ASSAULT BY JORDAN PIETRAFIT TA

WITH THE DEVASTATING FREQUENCY OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT AROUND THE WORLD AND ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES, IT’S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER TO BE AWARE OF THE CULTURAL PRACTICE OF BLAMING THE VICTIM. OFTEN THE FOCUS OF A RAPE OR SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE IS NOT ON THE PERPETRATOR, BUT ON THE "SLUTTY" CLOTHING OR ACTIONS OF THE VICTIM. AS PEOPLE COME FORWARD AS VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND RAPE IN OUR WORLD, THEY SHOULD BE RECOGNIZED AS PEOPLE OF BRAVERY AND STRENGTH, RATHER THAN BE BLAMED FOR THEIR SPECIFIC SITUATIONS. ACCORDING TO THE RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL NETWORK (RAINN), "EVERY 98 SECONDS, SOMEONE IN AMERICA IS SEXUALLY ASSAULTED, AND HUNDREDS OF AMERICANS ARE AFFECTED BY SEXUAL ASSAULT EVERY DAY, BUT ONLY 6 OF 1,000 PERPETRATORS ARE PUT IN JAIL." THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE PRACTICE OF VICTIM BLAMING SHOULD CEASE TO EXIST.

ADITI BOKIL SENIOR, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING "I don’t understand why we’re still stuck on that archaic narrative that girls are seducers, trying to use feminine wiles to manipulate people. That’s not how normal people act. Most of the time [the perpetrator] is someone that you know, which is why you let them in your house or let them get close to you. It could be your boyfriend, an ex, your husband, or whatever, but it’s usually someone that you trust and care about. Rape and sexual assault can happen to anyone and it doesn’t make you less of a person. It doesn’t make you any less strong. It doesn’t make you any less good. Something really bad happened to you, and it’s not your fault."

NATALIE SLAIMAN FRESHMAN, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS "This is such an important issue, and it’s so overlooked. It’s important to hold people accountable. Don’t invalidate someone’s rights as a human. Sex and relationships and love are supposed to be so sacred, and they’re really not on a college campus. Someone could rape a bunch of people, never get caught, and play it off as if it’s not a big deal. But if a girl says that she got raped, that’s not something casual. It does emotional damage to [the victim], rather than the rapist, but people choose to blame [the victim]. Just as much as someone’s allowed to wear however little clothing they want, someone else should be allowed to wear however much clothing they want without being scrutinized. This shouldn’t even be a conversation in relation to sexual assault. To tell us that we can’t express ourselves [through clothing] is just further denying our rights as humans."

VERONICA GARIS JUNIOR, ENGLISH "The first step is for people to be aware. If you’re aware that an issue exists, you’re able to have empathy, which is so strong that it connects us all.

"Women and men have no sexual or romantic obligation to anyone else, regardless of their clothes or actions. Any sense of entitlement over another person is arbitrary and absent of respect for that individual. Sadly, through a common discourse, our society continues to perpetuate these flawed narratives about the human body. Stopping these narratives from becoming a reality is of the utmost importance.

People want to latch onto something, even the smallest thing, rather than admit that something horrible could happen or that someone could do the horrible thing. They want to latch onto anything that they can, and often it’s clothing. They’d rather latch onto ‘she was asking for it’ when they don’t want to see that man or woman committing the assault as a person, because we are all human beings and are capable of committing these horrible things."

Many struggle to talk about this topic, perhaps because they cannot find the words or aren’t interested in moving into a new mindset. Regardless, one thing is true: these conversations are powerful and have the ability to change minds, hearts, and futures. We, as a community, must take these proactive measures to protect, educate and improve our fellow students."

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JAKE SPRINGER JUNIOR, CLASSICS & ANCIENT MEDITERRANEAN STUDIES AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

DANI FREUHAN SENIOR, BA/MA CREATIVE WRITING "Sex is much more widely accepted and more casual nowadays, and it’s becoming a more normal thing to talk about. We need to crack down more on what counts as consensual sex and have more conversations about true and informed consent. Fixing the culture starts with conversations about rape culture. It doesn’t necessarily matter if you’re not the one perpetrating but it does if you’re not the one to stand up and tell your guy friends, ‘Oh, stop using the word rape casually’ or ‘Oh, don’t call that woman a whore.’ It’s about not being afraid to tell people that they’re contributing to rape culture. People are offended by being told that they’re contributing to it, but it doesn’t mean that you’re a terrible person."

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