Vice President/Managing Director: Nora Snoddy Assistant Managing Director: Bernadette Staino Financial Director: Emily Hitechew
Advertising Directors: Catherine Clawson, Caroline Radvansky Advertising Assistant: Megan Huet Advertising Team: Alyssa Castro, Cassidy Clauss, Sarah Darcy, Jessica Edwards, Samantha Goodling, Jenna Hammond, Allison Hoffman, Grace Lee, Alex Lutz, Jen Makulowich, Rosa Michos, Megan Prucnal, Brittany Obetz, Marianna Saucier, Emily Schade, Rachel Yeager Event Directors: Erin Donahue, Alex Farrell Event Assistants: Taylor McNamara Event Managing Team: Brielle Adler, Kate Bichner, Elysia Blanco, Alyssa Brideweser, Katlin Cardillo, Nicole Contursi, Gina Gariffo, Kasey Granger, Kelsey Flatau, Alexis Giua, Jenny Goodman, Sarah Greenberg, Alaina Harvey, Allison LaTorre, Kara Latos, Michelle McCormack, Gina McNamee, Kiera Missanelli, Mercedeh Mortazavi, Christine Mouser, Iris Peters, Emily Silsby, Alex Steinman, Casie Tennin, Kelsey Thompson
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Promotions and Marketing Directors: Elle Scarpa, Monica O’Donnell Promotions and Marketing Assistant: Chrissy Kim Promotions and Marketing Team: Alexis Bott, Jaclyn Burday, Taylor Cohen, Melissa Cropper, Brittany Dudas, Katie Dziki, Abbey Falk, Molly Ferguson, Emily Grier, Maddie Groves, Sarah Hoffman, Chloe Kotchick, Bernadette Laspee, Lauren Light, Christie Morano, Kim Mouser, Nicole Pulli, Samantha Scarpone, Lexi Schwartz, Bailey Seigel, Monica Simon, Marisa Simone, Lauren Welger, Kelly Yoost
Group Photo: Ann Sciandra Opposite Page: Arboretum Photo: Jennie Lichtenstein, Recipe: Tiffany Woodall, All others, Ann Sciandra
Fall 2010 business Division
letter from the editor Someone recently asked me how the last year of the best four years of my life was going.
My immediate reaction was “Awesome!â€? Later, I thought to myself, “wait a second‌ the last year of the best four years of my life? Where did the other three go?â€? I still have to climb Mt. Nittany, not to mention there are about 102 flavors of ice cream that I need to try at the creamery‌ and that’s just the beginning of a long bucket list. Undoubtedly, our Fall 2010 cover girl, Sara Linkosky, has a bucket list of her own. One goal that she wants to accomplish at Penn State is unifying the entire student body—not just the Greek community. Valley has worked hard to highlight organizations and students like Sara that are making a positive impact in State College, so as you are reading through this issue, I challenge you to pick something out that you want to accomplish or a new club you want to join before you graduate. College is one of the best places to try new things and get out of your comfort zone, and there are hundreds on opportunities here at Penn State to do just that: Check out page 43 for the inspirational story of Aubry Regan, who had a lifechanging experience while volunteering in Honduras. Now, she wants you to have the same opportunity. Read on to learn how you can get involved. Whether you are a trained ballerina or a BeyoncĂŠ wannabe, Penn State has dozens of clubs that are all about busting a move. If you are looking to compete, or just have fun, head over to pages 26 & 27 to find a dance crew that fits your specifications.
If you’ve ever wanted to know more about Elvis or the Big Ten, try taking a class that you don’t need for your degree. Ten of the most unique elective examples are described on page 40. So to all you (lucky!) underclassmen and my fellow seniors: These four years go by all too fast. Although I can’t yet say whether or not they are the best of my life, they sure have been fun. Take advantage of all of the opportunities that are available to you at Penn State, and don’t assume that college will
never end. Graduation comes more quickly than you think. Onward,
Erin Mawe Erin Mawe
“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life’s about creating yourself.� - George Bernard Shaw
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