The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack
While walking around State College on the way to class, you may have noticed the decreasing popularity of backpacks among students and the rising trend…
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Classroom Banter
It’s 9 a.m. and you sit down in your first class of the day. The sounds of backpacks unzipping, papers rustling and keyboards clacking fill…
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You’re Never Too Old for Recess
College is a whirlwind of papers, exams, social gatherings and morning lectures that seem to never end. Even on a day to day basis, it…
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What Are The Girls Wearing To Class?
Back to school outfits are something to look forward to now that classes have started. Some of us may not want to admit it, but…
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Can I Rant Real Quick?
Everything went wrong today. You were late to your nine o’clock class, saw your ex-situationship talking to another girl and finally got your exam grade…
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“Sylly” Week? More Like “Syllabyss” Week
Welcoming back a fresh semester with open arms, who isn’t excited to kick off the first week with the standard course guidelines and the limited…
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Channeling Your Academic Alter-Ego
With a new semester pending, it can be daunting to handle the balance of work, class and social life as a Penn State student. Surprisingly,…
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Your 2023 Penn State Wrapped
As 2023 ends, relish the joy of the hours spent and cherish the company you spent it with. Whether you are embarking on the journey of post-grad or staying for another year, VALLEY hopes you can look back at the pivotal hours that shaped your life.
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Penn State and other schools to benefit from tuition freeze
The third time is the charm, after months of fighting, the PA State House achieved its goal of implementing a tuition freeze for the 2024-2025…
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How To Become A Reader If You Hate Reading
First things first, you do not hate reading. No one does! We all read bedtime stories when we were children, which introduced us to simple…
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What Kind of Student Are You?
Even though it may feel like this semester has already aged you a decade, the fact is that it’s only just started. The bright side…
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Penn State’s Declassified Burnout Survival Guide
We’ve all experienced college burnout, especially post-midterms. For students, college burnout feels like an endless cycle of exhaustion and stress. To help college students cope…
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5 Productivity Applications You Need To Try
With midterms right around the corner, it is essential that all college students manage productivity and stress levels. There’s nothing like a good study session…
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Gains for Your Brain
Bonjour, VALLEY! It is time to warm up and flex your brain muscles. Learning a new language can keep your brain strong and healthy, even…
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How to make time for yourself this semester
As college campuses nationwide return to in-person learning, stress levels are starting to rise. Students are up studying and cramming for tests, trying to get…
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The Baby Technique
With so many of us majoring or minoring in a language — or just pursuing one for other reasons — I’m sure many can relate…
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Learning to Let Go
At a time in the semester when stress and anxiety are at an all-time high, it can be hard to let go of everything that…
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The Best Products For Staying Organized This Semester
Technology has come a long way since the days of regular pencils and notebooks, and it’s time college students caught up. Online classes pose a…
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Teens Turning to TikTok for Sexual Health Information
When many of us think back to sex education classes in high school, our memories, or at least the ones we don’t block out, are…
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The Rise of Lo-Fi Study Music
Many students argue over what music is perfect to listen to when doing work. Something that won’t distract you, but can fill up the empty…
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