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…
Self-Improvement
Why Suicide Awareness Must be Prioritized, Not Reactionary
In response to tragic events, Americans tend to adopt sequential process of reaction — initially marked by an outpouring of support and followed by a…
Eco-Friendly Alternatives for Things We Use Everyday
You may feel like recycling water bottles or taking shorter showers isn’t doing enough for the environment. It can be discouraging getting notifications on your…
Are You Still in Your Relationship Out of Obligation?
Relationships fuel our lives, companionship is what keeps us healthy … but even in the greatest relationships, we sometimes find ourselves questioning if the partnership…
Seven Ways to Treat Yo’ Self This Summer
Jobs, internships, summer classes and a plethora of other responsibilities can make having a relaxing summer seem impossible. But don’t fret because VALLEY came up with…
Résumé Builders If You Didn’t Get That Summer Internship
Getting an internship is the best way to get your feet wet in the industry you are pursuing. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to clinch…
Wanderlust: Make The Most Of Your Weekend Trips Abroad
Being abroad for a semester provides you with the ultimate opportunity to travel each weekend around the country or continent you’re in. Since planning is…
Oversleeping Can Make You More Tired
Ever wonder why you feel so groggy after waking up from a nap that was supposed to be 20 minutes but ended up being 2…
Mindfullness Habits for a Stress-Free Summer
For many of us, the beginning of summer fosters a blank-slate type of feeling. Goals are set, trips are planned and jobs are started. However,…
How to Handle Prickly Professors
During the four years spent in college classrooms, everyone is bound to run into a professor or two that we believe is out to get…
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…
What You Should Know Before Hunting for an Internship
As spring finally comes around to State College, every student at PSU has more than a few things to stress about … but possibly the…
18 Going on 80: Six Elderly Things That College Students Should Do
Do you ever wonder why elderly people seem more relaxed (well, besides retirement)? Don’t you wish you could feel that in this hectic time of…
Keeping Confident: How to Be Your Best Self this Summer
With summer quickly approaching, guides preparing for bathing suit season are abundant. While diet plans, exercise routines and self-tanning regimens can make you look a…
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…
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…
College Crisis: Reversing the Stigma Around Therapy
I was embarrassed to be going to therapy. There. I said it. It is 2018, and yet, some people still think that going to talk…
Relationship Roulette: Getting Back with an Ex
In the world of sports, there is a cap on how many times you can try to succeed before you have to call it quits…
Mental Illness Does Not Mean Mass Shooting
America has an epidemic of mass shootings. A just as concerning misconception of mental illness has followed this disturbing trend. There have been instances of…
Long Distance BFF Relationship-Tips and Advice
College is an exciting time to meet new people in a new environment, but with that comes saying goodbye to your hometown friends and sadly…