Cleansing Bars: Are You In?
Welcome to 2022, the year of the cleansing bar. Recently, we have seen skincare take on a solid form, with more and more cosmetics lovers…
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You’re Graduating: Now What?
Graduation is the inevitable end to your college career. You’ve studied, cried over your morning Starbucks, had breakups, made friends and maybe become someone entirely…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2022 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Maryah Burney
“You cannot save the world in one day.” Maryah Burney, a third-year student majoring in digital and print journalism with a minor in sociology and…
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How to Prepare for Finals Season
As the semester winds down and comes to a close, the next few weeks are bound to be full of bittersweet goodbyes, last minute packing…
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Curating Your Shower Routine
Often when indulging in self-care we go in blind, choosing whatever product’s packaging speaks to us at the drug store. Then we lather it on…
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Being Nicer to Yourself After a Bad Grade
Midterm season is in full swing, and it can get incredibly stressful in the weeks between spring break and finals. It’s important to remind yourself…
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Vulnerability is Your Superpower
Vulnerability has long been seen as a sign of weakness, but VALLEY is changing the notion of what it means to be vulnerable. Mental health…
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Relax and Recharge: Tips for a Rejuvenating Spring Break at Home
If you’re not jetting off to Miami, Cabo or some other fantasy Spring Break destination this week, not to worry. The pressure to party for…
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Burnt Out From Drinking? We Have Your Back
Many college students struggle with drinking culture and the pressures that come with it. If it’s not in a frat basement, then it’s at a…
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Accessible Poetry to Lift Your Spirits
With all that is going on in our world today, the overwhelming burden of tragedy can negatively influence your mental health. When it’s difficult to…
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Fashion Meets Function: Why You Should Wear Sunglasses
Everyone has their favorite accessory, but there is no feeling quite like stepping outside on a bright morning wearing a pair of bold, oversized sunglasses….
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Creative Self-Care Solutions
Everyone is always saying how important self-care is. Meditate, get enough exercise, eat right and cut out your social media scrolling frenzy before bed. These…
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Taming Your Brows
If you spent most of your early adolescence begging your mom to let you get your eyebrows waxed, you’re not alone. Learning how to care…
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Virtual Self-Care: Three Reasons to Start Your Social Media Detox Today
It is no secret that social media plays a large role in the lives of the majority of Gen Z. Especially after the pandemic rendered…
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Vitamins To Get You Through The Winter
Winter can be a mentally challenging season due to gloomy days and a lack of vitamin D. Seasonal depression can be a direct result for…
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Let’s Explore Therapy Options
Whether you’re going through something difficult, or you just want someone to talk to, therapy is a good option for anyone. For many people, the…
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Stick to Them
The holidays are a great time to catch up with friends and family that you haven’t seen during the semester. But it can be hard…
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Revitalizing Yourself One Drip At A Time With Aqua Vivir
Hydration and vitamin infusion IV drip therapy has made its way to downtown State College. The exclusive provider, Aqua Vivir, found a home under the…
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The Power Of Saying Yes
Yes. It might be a simple word, but it holds tremendous power. How can such a little word make such a difference? The power of…
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Your Quick Guided Fall Meditation
Fall is not about letting go and neither is fall meditation. Instead, it’s about allowing the world to move forward and accepting the way our…
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