By Ella Bernheisel As an advertising and public relations student at Penn State university, everything media related is intertwined with my everyday life. Creating my own user generated content (UGC) on social media has aligned my interest with my aspirations as an aspiring young professional in the communications world, while getting to taste the bestContinueContinue reading “My Social Media Latte Journey”
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Why I Chose Penn State
By Hannah Beachy As my senior year brings my time at Penn State to a close, I can’t help but reflect upon my experiences and memories in college. Unlike most of the 2026 graduating class, my college career did not start at University Park or even at a Penn State campus. Instead, my first two years as a college student took place inContinueContinue reading “Why I Chose Penn State “
Slowing down with CDs: Why Physical Media Still Matters in 2026
By Katy Cattell It felt like I was on the verge of suffocation, being pushed around by aggressive shoppers crowding to each retail store on Black Friday at the King of Prussia Mall. With no quiet corner to run off to, I sought refuge in The Rock Shop, a record store that I could peacefullyContinueContinue reading “Slowing down with CDs: Why Physical Media Still Matters in 2026”
Tips and Trends for Dressing Professionally
By Kayla Hudes It can be a struggle to navigate the world of professional fashion, considering changing trends and varying industry standards. Let’s dive into current trends and where to get proper clothes. Capsule Wardrobe After conducting some minor research and based on my own personal knowledge, the most popular professional attire trend is knownContinueContinue reading “Tips and Trends for Dressing Professionally”
Finding Your Voice in a Fast-Paced Communications World
By Chloe Antigua There’s something about stepping into a room full of people who all want to create, build, and be heard that changes you. At Happy Valley Communications, you quickly realize that communication isn’t just about messaging; it’s about meaning. It’s about understanding people, shaping stories, and learning how to move ideas from conceptContinueContinue reading “Finding Your Voice in a Fast-Paced Communications World”
Beyond the Classroom: Collaboration, Connections, and Community in Communications
By Morgan Moyer Penn State offers an incredible communications program for students interested in studying a variety of related majors. While the classes and coursework offered are engaging and rigorous, being a communications student at Penn State means much more than just succeeding in class. The opportunities that students seek outside of class have theContinueContinue reading “Beyond the Classroom: Collaboration, Connections, and Community in Communications”
Let’s Talk Housing: Internships in a Big City
By Alyssa Rideout You just got the email. An internship offer. In a big city. All that you’ve been dreaming of for years. And then about 5 seconds later it hits you – crap, where am I going to live? And how will I afford it? Whether you’re moving to New York, D.C., Chicago, orContinueContinue reading “Let’s Talk Housing: Internships in a Big City”
Meet the Blade Angels: How Strategic Storytelling Is Growing Figure Skating
By Lillie Nye Since the age of 3 I have been a competitive figure skater. Each year as winter approaches it is thrilling to see my sport become popular and practiced recreationally all around the world, especially when the Olympics come around As a coach, I see how enrollment numbers in Learn to Skate classes shift over the seasons. Summer is always a lull, while winter often brings waitlists to get intoContinueContinue reading “Meet the Blade Angels: How Strategic Storytelling Is Growing Figure Skating “
The World Cup is Coming to America: 5 Storylines to Follow in 2026
By Danny Jamer The largest sporting event in the world is coming to America in the summer of 2026. The FIFA World Cup will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Because soccer has not been as popular in the United States as it has been in Europe and other parts of theContinueContinue reading “The World Cup is Coming to America: 5 Storylines to Follow in 2026”
Gloomy Valley: Tips and Tricks to Make it Through the Rough State College Winter
By Brooke Jordan When it’s gloomy, sometimes we have to make our own light. When people think of Penn State they think of football, partying, the quintessential American college experience. They wouldn’t be wrong to think that either. Penn State does feel like one of those archetypal colleges that serve as a background in aContinueContinue reading “Gloomy Valley: Tips and Tricks to Make it Through the Rough State College Winter “
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