Sunday Reset for Success
Sundays shouldn’t have to be scary; they can be both relaxing and productive. Having a constructive Sunday routine is a great reset from the weekend and help set the tone for a week of success.
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VALLEY’s Spin on the Barstool Pizza Rating
In light of Portnoy’s visit, VALLEY decided to do their very own take on the pizza rating and go around State College to determine which pizzeria is truly the best.
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Could Red Meat Be Back On the Menu?
For decades, the consensus and widely held belief behind red meat was that it may be a main contributor to heart disease, diabetes and the likes. Recent studies, however, call out these old conclusions as “bad advice,” creating a lot of confusion in the health and safety world.
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The Benefits of Seaweed
For hundreds of years, seaweed has been used in beauty and medical products, and is sworn by many as a miracle ingredient all across the world.
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Fall-Flavored Snacks to Eat On the Go
It finally feels like fall in State College. With football weekends, leaves on the ground and the air feeling crisp, what better way to add to the seasonal festivities than making some fall flavored healthy snacks!
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Fall Fun: The Pumpkin Festival at the Arboretum
The arboretum is a great place to enjoy fall activities and see the fall decor of State College. Be sure to take a walk around before the season ends!
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Pop Up Ave Is Back!
No game day this Saturday? No problem! We have other plans — Pop Up Ave!
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What’s New Coming To State College?
So what has changed while students have been away, and what do these new dining spots have to offer?
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Debunking Popular Health Foods
Avocado toast, smoothie bowls and green juices all have one thing in common: they are popular “health” foods that have become increasingly trendy over the past couple of years.
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VALLEY’s Guide To Movin’ On
With only a few days to go before Penn State’s very own mini-Coachella, here are a couple ways to prepare for one of the best weekends of the year.
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Hop Into Holiday Baking
Whether you celebrate Easter or not, spring is the perfect opportunity to bake something special to share with the people you love.
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VALLEY’s Unofficial On-Campus Restaurant Ranking
VALLEY compiled a list of the top restaurants of campus based on taste, menu, price and convenience.
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Prepping for Game of Thrones Season 8
It may be spring semester… but winter is coming. On April 14, the final season of “Game of Thrones” will air on HBO. Over 10…
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The Penn State Powwow
Penn State students are very accustomed to gathering as a Penn State family, but it isn’t often that we get the opportunity to gather as something greater and for a meaning that’s outside the realm of PSU.
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Have Bad Breath? Here’s Why and How to Fix It
Everyone knows what it’s like to have bad breath, and of course, no one wants it. No matter who you are or what your oral hygiene is, everyone suffers from it at least occasionally.
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Smoothie Bowls Strike Again – Frutta Bowls Edition
Another week, another smoothie bowl shop. A new smoothie shop has opened up in downtown State College, and Penn State students are all for it. Frutta Bowls, a “superfood cafe,” had its grand opening on Saturday, March 23.
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Spilling the Tea on Health Drinks
We can all probably agree that a can of sugary soda or a bottle of sweet tea isn’t the healthiest thing for your body. However, can…
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6 Tips For Your Summer Six Pack
Summer is just around the corner, and soon we’ll all be hitting the beach hoping to look our best. If you’ve fallen behind on your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym more, it’s not too late to get back into the swing of things.
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Developing a Cooking Mindset
There’s a certain mindset one attains when cooking all the needed meals in a day. This can be related to self-reliance and conscious independence when…
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Super Bowl LIII: State College Edition
While the game itself may not have been the most riveting, the commercials, food and events surrounding the Super Bowl never fail to entertain. VALLEY talked to Penn Staters to find out their favorite moments from Super Bowl LIII.
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