The 5 Stages of Grief in a College Breakup
The classic five stages of grief are as follows: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A breakup tends to follow these stages since the loss…
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The Heartfelt Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring
Claddagh jewelry bridges the time between friendship bracelets and engagement rings. The symbol –– two hands holding a crowned heart–signifies friendship, love and loyalty in…
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Chivalry Is Dead
Chivalry is dead. Maybe it’s not dead everywhere, but it feels like it has disappeared completely on the Penn State campus. Sure, there might be…
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Now That We Don’t Talk
After a breakup with a significant other, we tend to reminisce on the details we will miss most. Rereading text messages. Taking a trip through…
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Love Isn’t Blind
So the reality television show Love is Blind wants us to believe that physical attraction is irrelevant? Please. We watch as contestants “fall in love”…
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Navigating Jealousy in Friendships
Friendships are one of the most beautiful things that life has to offer. They’re built on kindness, love and respect. They can sustain the most…
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We Live in Time, a movie for the ages
We Live in Time is intimate, mischievously funny, tender and stares you dead in the eyes as it pulls on your heartstrings. This movie hurts…
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Choose Love That Chooses You
When our feelings get involved, we tend to focus on ourselves. We have blinders on focusing on what we feel towards them, how attached we…
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Love holds no bounds
As women, there is an unspoken rule about how our lives are supposed to go throughout our lifetime, even though it might be seen as…
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Kiss Me Through the Phone
Phone sex can be a difficult conversation, whether you’re doing the deed or talking about it — the interplay between our sex lives and screen…
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People Do, In Fact, Want This
Adam Brody’s character in Netflix’s new rom-com series “Nobody Wants This” is a dream and a nightmare. Or at least he is for those who…
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The Love You Give
Breakups are difficult, there’s no denying that. They are inevitable and no one prepares you for them. When you love someone and are in a…
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Poetry Is What We Stay Alive For…Until It’s Dead
The late Robin Williams once said, “Medicine, law, business engineering; these are noble pursuits that are necessary to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love,…
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Closet
Asking someone to borrow their shirt is a phrase every girl has either said or heard once in her life. There are many reasons why…
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I Love My Girls, But My Boys Are Cool Too
For decades people have been asking themselves if boys and girls can really be friends? For some, it is a touchy subject; and others don’t…
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The Ex Effect
“Shout out to my ex, you’re really quite the mess!” Don’t worry, you may have heard those famous lines from a popular song produced back…
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Balancing Act: Navigating Love and Self
As we all navigate the challenges of finding balance as young adults, things inevitably become more complicated when new dynamics and relationships come into play….
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Just Friends? Penn State Edition
Penn State is a magical place where so many people fall in love. There have been countless beautiful proposals on campus and couples sharing the…
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The Lost Art of Asking for a Favor
A simple favor is all VALLEY asks for. If we need a ride to the airport, food from the store or a chaser from Mclanahan’s,…
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Everyone is Someone’s Second Choice
There is this miserable feeling that everyone has experienced at least once before. It’s the feeling when deep down, you know you are behind. You…
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