Weighing In: AdvoCare
AdvoCare’s 24-day challenge is a program that includes healthy eating, exercising, and dietary supplements. There are two phases of the challenge. The first phase is called the Cleanse Phase.
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Perforated Leather
It’s finally springtime and it’s time to pull out your colored jeans, lightweight sweaters and flats –well, at least on days that it’s at least 50 degrees and sunny in State College. This spring, pastels and florals are a must, but don’t shy away from the latest trend – perforated leather.
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Weighing In: 2 Weeks ‘Til Spring Break
Spring break diets were supposed to begin the moment students arrived back at State College from winter break…that is until it was quickly ruined the first few nights back at school. If you are like most, you went out every night of Syllabus Week, stopped by the hot dog man’s stand outside of The Den, and ended up skipping the gym because you were too tired from the night before.
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Best of THON 2014: Crazy Hats
THON Weekend is full of fun activities, performances and crazy wacky hats. Valley took to the floor to snap some of THON’s greatest moments and –greatest hats.
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THON 2014: Cravings and Calories
We asked the dancers: “What are you craving and how many calories do you think your burning this weekend?”
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Weighing In: Guilt-free Valentines Day Desserts
Whether you are baking for a special guy or your besties this Valentine’s Day, these low-calorie, low fat desserts will have you sneaking into the fridge for more –guilt free.
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13 Signs You’re Getting Old
Ok, so you’re not mid-life crisis old. But as college nears an end, you might find many of these signs to be true. Don’t fret it –your 20’s are still the most exciting years of your life.
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Quiz: Which Downtown State College Bar Are You?
Penn State is known to be a fun college town. But with so many bars, it’s common to end up at the same one every night. Take the quiz and add up your total points to figure out which Penn State bar you are!
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Weighing In: The “Om Challenge”
The new year usually marks the start of fitness resolutions, but in order to keep up with your routine, it’s not a bad idea to sign up for a workout class that forces you to show up. No one likes to fail a challenge. Signing your life away to a Crossfit or yoga challenge might just help you accomplish your 2014 resolution.
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Why Your Parents Rock
We often forget that as we are growing older, so are our parents. Living away at school means less time you get to spend with them, but is a chance to better your relationship. Even if you don’t talk to your mom or dad on a daily basis, it’s important to acknowledge all that they have done for you and remember why they genuinely rock.
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Game Day Hair: Blue Band Exclusive
For most girls, football game days mean a Penn State hair bow, ear warmers, backwards cap or beanie. But, what about all the ladies actually out on the field? Valley was curious about what the Blue Band girls do to their hair while they are marching with a large hat on their head.
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The 8 Basic Rules of How Not to Be Totally Basic
Dear Basics, You are the average girls; the one’s who try too hard, the braggers, complainers, the lazy chicks and the pretentious chicks. Maybe you are withdrawn and reserved because you are not confident in the beautiful woman you are or self-conceited and overly self-assured because too often you get away with things.
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Go Glam Halloween Make-Up
If you are like me, then you haven’t had much time this year to think about a Halloween costume –or multiple costumes– that you will need this week. Sometimes just one exciting accessory or fun make-up idea can really get your creativity flowing.
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Penn State Lives Here
Penn State’s new brand campaign, “Penn State Lives Here” is being distributed around the Penn State campus this week. The new slogan replaces the most recent, “It’s Your Time.”
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Halloween Candy: The Calorie Wars
Halloween is just around the corner and that means scrambling for costumes, pumpkin carving, hayrides, and everyone’s favorite—candy. Just because we are college students does not mean we’re done eating candy.
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Dropped Out of Recruitment: What Now?
If you made it halfway through recruitment and found yourself thinking, “What am I doing here?”, then you are not alone. Hundreds of girls drop out of sorority recruitment every year and continue their Penn State career without looking back.
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The Do’s of a Canning Weekend
In less than a week, most of Penn State will empty out to begin canning for THON 2014. Students have not been canning since last fall, so it is time for a little refresher to get us pumped up and be safe.
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DIY: Simple Home Decorations
All moved in and ready to decorate your new place? Whether it be an East Halls dorm or a new apartment in The Legacy, Valley has some DIY (do-it-yourself) decorating ideas for you!
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Valley Overseas: Preparing to Leave
The months leading up to studying abroad can be absolutely hectic, exciting, overwhelming and nerve wrecking all at the same time. Living in another country for four months is a big transformation – knowing what to pack is essential.
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Tim Gunn Captivates Penn State Fashionistas
Penn State has attracted a variety of guest speakers, from political leaders to historic figures, but no one quite like the iconic fashion mentor, Tim…
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