Carmen is a sophomore at Penn State majoring in journalism with an English minor. She is the Beauty and Health editor as well as a print writer for VALLEY. She is from the Washington, DC area and loves her city more than any place else. Outside of writing, Carmen is a dancer who enjoys all things health and fitness, as well as being involved in THON.
On Sunday, July 7, the U.S. women’s soccer team won their fourth World Cup title, and among two of the championship players were Penn State alumni Ali Krieger and Alyssa Naeher, who were named to the team this past May.
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.
Catrina Carlton was your average healthy seven-year-old. She participated in sports and enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Everything in her life up to that point resembled a normal childhood — until six months of constant stomach pain left her family and doctors questioning everything.
Executive Director of THON 2020, Regina Duesler, planned and executed the first-ever THON Spring Involvement Fair in order to educate the Penn State community on the many different ways to get involved in THON.
It can be easy to overcommit or put ourselves in situations we don’t want to be in for the sole purpose of making someone else happy. Learning how to say no once in a while, though, can empower you to take control of your own life and how you choose to spend your time.
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.
If you look around during the cold winter months in State College, you’ve probably seen several women wearing thick, knitted beanies with a large leather logo on the front. These hats are more than just a trendy accessory, though.
No matter where you are traveling to for spring break, knowing what’s in style wherever you are going can make packing and choosing what to wear that much easier.
The THON showcase, which took place this past Thursday, January 17, is just one example of the many events organized by this captain committee.
For Kaly Schwartz, “kill ’em with kindness” is more than just a pop culture phrase or saying. This sophomore kinesiology major has made kindness a part of her personality and lifestyle. To those around her, she constantly radiates positivity through all that she does.
If you choose to drink, it is important that you never do so on an empty stomach.
Ah, breakfast: the most important meal of the day. We’ve all heard that eating something nutritious to start the day is important, but as busy…
Halloween is just around the corner and now is the time to put together costumes for the spookiest night of the year. Looking to change…
While THON weekend itself isn’t until mid-February, THON is still a yearlong effort committed to raising money and making a difference in the lives of…
Fall is arguably one of the best times of the year – especially in a place like State College with its picturesque fall foliage and…
Growing up, we were often taught that drinking a glass of milk every day is the key to having strong bones and living a healthy…
As the seasons slowly begin to change, now is the time to start pulling together all of the pieces you’ll be wearing this fall. With…
In a world of late-night study sessions, club meetings and constant social opportunities, waking up in time just for class is often a struggle for…
After a few weeks back in Happy Valley, it is safe to say that new students are adjusting to campus life, and returning students have…
Imagine taking a group workout class with friends while still keeping all the benefits of a personal trainer and an individualized workout. This is exactly…