The Harmful Side to Hauls: Materialistic Media
Hauls are a great source to discover new clothing brands to try or even unique gift ideas. Some influencers specialize in hauls, buying or receiving…
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Why We Want What We Can’t Have
So, you’ve heard the saying: “It’s all about the chase.” The excitement of the unknown, the human nature of desire, the feeling of finally getting…
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Making This Holiday Season Still Special
The holidays are always a special time of year. All the love and joy make for a unique feeling, along the with quality time with…
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If You Like That, You’ll Love This: Book Edition
It’s not easy to try new things, especially when it comes to reading material. Here’s a tip: when aiming to broaden your horizons and venture…
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The Plight of Procrastination
The scenario is all too familiar: a professor gives you an assignment with a couple of weeks until the due date, then you find yourself…
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Opinion: How A Comedy Special Changed My Perspective on Love
I don’t think anything has better changed my perspective on love than Daniel Sloss’s Jigsaw analogy. Sloss is a Scottish comedian with two Netflix specials:…
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Navigating Dating In An Emotionally Unavailable World
“Dating? No, I can’t. I’m so emotionally unavailable at the moment.” “I’m not looking for anything serious … I’m emotionally unavailable right now.” These are…
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Who Am I?: A Guide to Your Personal Identity
If someone were to ask you the question, “Who are you?” How would you answer? Are you just a student, a parent or an employee?…
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The Emergence of Face Dysmorphia: Face Filters and Gua Shas
It comes to no surprise that social media has brought us a plethora of insecurities and given us dysmorphia of all kinds. Mayo Clinic defines…
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Feel-good Youtubers For A Bad Day
Everyone has the occasional bad day where all you want to do is lie in bed and not talk to anyone. Take it from VALLEY—…
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Everything You Need To Know About the 75 Soft Challenge
If you want to get fitter and healthier but struggle to find the motivation and discipline, following a fitness program can be a great way…
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Staying Sane During Finals Week
Ah, winter break is just around the corner. As the fall semester quickly comes to a bittersweet end, there is a single phrase that haunts…
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(Opinion) You’re Not Gonna Reach My Telephone
“Get off your phone,” “This generation is so obsessed with social media” and “Did you really do anything if you didn’t post it on Instagram?”…
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VALLEY’s Guide To a Healthy Feed
Double-tap, scroll and repeat — an action that has become normalized in a human’s daily routine. Social media has become such a huge influence on…
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It’s About Time to Delete Co-Star
Admit it, we are suckers for astrology. We have all checked our astrological signs and blamed the nuances of life on our horoscopes. Exploring the…
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How to Quit Vaping
Penn State is a school of convenience in many ways. Fast food, walkable campus, oh and the plethora of vape and smoke shops that line…
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Know The Culture You Wear
With Halloween about to approach, this is a great time to remind you of our old friend culture appropriation. Its sister, cultural appreciation, is often…
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Fall into Fitness
Crisp air, fall-colored leaves, pumpkins and apples all signal that fall is here. As the weather cools down, it’s easier to take advantage of outdoor…
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What Happens To A Wardrobe Deferred?
Does your closet slowly turn into a collection of trends and basics? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? To save yourself…
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Mercury Retrograde May End, But Mercury Retroshade Is Just Beginning
Ahh, the dreaded mercury retrograde has passed once again. In times of uncertainty, more and more people align their personal plans and activities with their…
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