HIIT 101: A Guide to High-Intensity Interval Training
High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, is a type of workout where the exercises are quick, intense bursts of exertion that are followed by short recovery periods.
Beauty & Health
Does “Fight or Flight” Prevent Self-Healing?
The mind is one of the most critical components of a healthy body. There are many factors that contribute to stress, but one way to understand this is by considering the existence of “fight or flight” — a reaction from the body that occurs when it is in a life or death situation.
VALLEY Tries It: Eyelash Extensions
After seeing a ton of buzz on social media recently, I decided to enter a realm of beauty I had never experienced before: eyelash extensions….
Boost Your Energy Without Caffeine
As a busy college student always on the go, caffeine is often an everyday essential. It gives you an immediate energy boost, producing the drive needed to complete a seemingly never-ending list of assignments. But what exactly does it do to the body over time?
Snack Smarter
Snacking isn’t all that bad for the body, but making smart decisions about what you snack on is pivotal to your health.
Eat This, Not That: Night Out Edition
If you choose to drink, it is important that you never do so on an empty stomach.
James Charles: Unleash Your Inner Artist
Partnered with Morphe Cosmetic, Charles developed The James Charles Palette – a full spectrum palette of 39 heavily pigmented shades.
Seven Moisturizing Products to Save Your Skin This Winter
Do you struggle to keep your face from becoming dry and drab during the winter? In an effort to keep everyone’s skin pretty and sanity…
Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Christina Valentino
It’s easy to get caught up in the expectations of the technology-driven world we live in today. It’s easy to connect with others solely through…
Your Best Brows
No matter who we are, we can all strive for perfectly arched brows that pull together our whole look. What once used to belong solely…
The Most Important Meal of the Day
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…
“All Eyes on You” Cake Pops
Trick-or-treaters, faux cobwebs and ransacked Party City shelves: it’s Halloween once again. Whether you’re attending a costume party or staying in and marathoning classic horror…
Spooky Sips: Halloween-Inspired Cocktails
The moment it becomes October, spooky season is in full swing leading up to Halloween. What better way to be festive than indulge in some…
Best of Halloween Makeup Tutorials
No one likes putting a costume together and hearing the words, “What are you supposed to be?” If you’ve had to deal with this dreaded…
Healthy Eats to Scare Away the Halloween Treats
With Halloween right around the corner, it’s officially time to get spooky in the kitchen. The celebration of tricks and treats can unfortunately mask the…
Spook-tacular Treats
As Halloween fast approaches we are all searching for any way to up our ~spooky season~ game. What better way to get into the spirit…
Trick or Treat Halloween Care Package
What better way to show a long-distance friend you love them than sending them a care package? Even better, a care package filled with seasonal…
Spiced for the Season: Fall Espresso Recipes
As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to change, fall in State College is starting to leave most students craving a warm, autumnal spiced…
Staff Picks: Loma Haircare
There is no better feeling than washing your hair for the first time in a week. With all the time taken up by classes, club…
Sleepless in State College
Sleep is crucial to living a healthy life. Unfortunately, at this age we tend to push sleep back to be one of our last priorities….