It’s Job Hunting Season
For seniors, the fall is in full swing, which means only one thing: job season. Your friends are getting jobs left and right, moving to…
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Spend Less Time on Your Phone, More Time on You
FOMO is a real thing — you don’t want to be the last person to choose for their fantasy football team or miss Rihanna’s NYFW livestream…
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No Offense Taken
For many people, simply brushing off an offensive encounter can be difficult. Try and try as you may, you will still get offended by something…
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Deeper Than Sleep: Under Eye Circle Causes and Solutions
Late night study sessions and Netflix binge-watching have both gained the bad reputations of being the ultimate causes of the next morning’s dark circles. Although…
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Crystals for Health and Wellness
It is not uncommon to see crystals brightening up rooms as they become trendier pieces of decoration, but these colorful little objects are slowly becoming…
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A Blog A Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Reading inspirational quotes or using the power of positive thinking can be taken to the next level by realizing some people spend their lives researching…
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Marathon Training 101
Cardio – everyone’s worst nightmare. If you didn’t grow up playing sports, or weren’t born with the genes of a natural runner, it’s a total…
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Was It Really Just A Dream?
After months of research, preparation and practice, the day has finally come: it’s time to give your presentation in front of your 700 person class….
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Keeping it Cool
You change your mind like a girl changes clothes, @mothernature. Yes, I am talking about the fluctuating climate we experience here in State College. One…
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Saving the Sea: Stop Using Straws
Banning the use of plastic straws is not just a trending Twitter topic, but a step towards limiting single use plastic that is filling up…
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So You Broke Off A Chunk Of Hair — Now What?
If there’s one thing about myself that I thank the gods for each winter, it’s my naturally blonde hair. In those bitterly cold Penn State…
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Reilly Ebbs: A Campus Hero
For some students, giving back isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s their purpose. Reilly Ebbs is a Penn State student who goes above…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Brandon Rothrock
Brandon Rothrock, a senior from Stewartsville, N.J., has a history of going for what he wants, even if it means making major life changes. Right…
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Your Morning Cup of Coffee With a Shot of Kindheartedness
The month of April brings the beginning of so many things in State College: the trees start to blossom, it rains (or snows) almost every…
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5 Good Reads Every Feminist Needs
We’re all familiar with the classic feminist novels like “The Feminine Mystique” and “The Second Sex,” but VALLEY has put together a list of some…
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Rise Up
“Fresh start” is a phrase often used when trying to describe entry to college. When beginning college, you are given the chance to start over…
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Alternative Spring Cleaning
Cleaning out your dorm or apartment can be a freeing experience, but cleansing your life of negativity makes a greater impact. The coming of spring…
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Probiotic Basics
Most often, beauty products target outward appearance—concealer, corrective creams, spot treatments, etc. to cover up imperfections that manifest from factors like diet, stress and environmental…
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The Truth About Peanut Butter
Ah, peanut butter—one of the most well-loved sources of protein. It pairs well with jelly for a quick sandwich on the go, or better yet,…
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Going Phone-Free During Class
Most college students can agree that our phones are crucial to our everyday lives. Whether we’re checking social media, texting our friends or listening to…
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