Author: Maria Viola

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How Modern Beauty Standards Affect our Self-image

While the rise of social media certainly has its positives, the downfalls can be quite grim. The standards of beauty for women are becoming harder and harder to achieve. Especially due to apps such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat which offers filters that can blur out your imperfections, or even slim down your nose or cheeks. When that is suddenly the new normal, naturally, people want to look like that on an everyday basis. Continue reading How Modern Beauty Standards Affect our Self-image

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DVU Media Club green screen event transports students across the globe

The DVU Media Club transported students and staff members across the globe and beyond. People were floating in space, waddling with penguins in Antarctica and flying atop the back of a dinosaur. Even Ceasar the Ram and Dr. Benjamin Rusiloski made an appearance, findings themselves in the Safari just a few feet from zebras. This fun and unique photo experience was a hit, and the DelVal Media Club expects to host more events like this one. To be part of the club, which explores visuals, audio and written media, reach out to DVUmediaclub@gmail.com. Continue reading DVU Media Club green screen event transports students across the globe

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DelVal’s 2022 Inaugural Celebration & Harvest Festival

By: Maria Viola
The second annual Harvest Festival at Delaware Valley University was a hit. Many students, faculty, and community members showed up on the crisp, fall evening of Friday, October 21 to enjoy fall treats, apple and pumpkin picking, and more. Continue reading DelVal’s 2022 Inaugural Celebration & Harvest Festival

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Leyla Danis: How she went from DelVal Student to Social Media Coordinator

By: Maria Viola From a Media and Communication student to copywriter and social media coordinator, Leyla Danis is working in a job that she truly enjoys.  Formerly a DelVal student, Danis graduated in 2021 and now works in the Marketing and Communication department here at DelVal. Originally interning for the department, upon graduating, she received a phone call from her former boss.  “I got a … Continue reading Leyla Danis: How she went from DelVal Student to Social Media Coordinator

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