Yes, It’s Okay to Say “No”
Think about the last time you said “no” to an opportunity or plan, whether it was an extra assignment for class, a chance to join…
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Spring Into Course Registration
With Spooky season officially in the rearview mirror, scheduling season is now in clear view. Starting on Nov. 2, 2020, undergraduate students across the university…
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So Slick — How to Rid Oily Skin Goodbye
Oily skin is the worst. Whether it’s the shiny glare projected in pictures taken with flash, or the need to have oil-absorbant sheets with you…
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What is an emotional affair? What is it not?
Cheating is often thought of as having a physical relationship with a person other than your partner, but cheating isn’t always physical.
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Internship Application Season 101
Summer internship season will be here before we know it, and there are several things needed to prepare for the successful summer.
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Get Out There and Travel: The Hidden Benefits of Going Abroad
Whether it is across town or across the ocean, here are the top five benefits of traveling.
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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
College life is one big learning curve; you learn what works and what doesn’t. VALLEY wants to let you in a few little secrets, some specific to Penn State, that we wish we knew when we were freshmen.
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Keeping The Love in Long Distance
Thinking of ways to keep your love alive and growing while far away can be stressful, so VALLEY has put together a collection of ideas for you and your LDR partner to try out.
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5 Common Red Flags in Dating
VALLEY wants to make sure that you are aware of some of the most common types of red flags so that you can save yourselves before any damage is done.
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The Beaded Bag: The Trend of the Summer
Crochet and knit handbags seem to dominate the beach scene, but the beaded bag is a not-so-new trend. These chic bags have recently been popping up in stores frequented by college students, despite the fact that they can probably also be found in your grandmother’s closet.
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The Obstacle Is The Way
Obstacles are the crucial part of the equation of life that enforces this growth and development. Instead of looking at your struggles as obstacles, start looking at them as opportunities.
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21 and Trendy: Bar Outfit Essentials
VALLEY has all the essentials you can get for a night out and even some outfit suggestions for the next time you’re trying to figure out what to wear.
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2019 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Andrew Storck
Starting his Penn State career in 2017, Andrew Storck is a 34-year-old ceramics major from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Storck served in the military from 2005 to 2013, and he uses his passion for ceramics and paying it forward as a self-improvement mechanism and therapeutic process as a veteran.
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Penn State Alums’ Best Advice for Seniors
Entering the “real world” can be exciting but also quite scary for those who aren’t ready to leave behind their college days. Luckily, some recent PSU alumni have given VALLEY their thoughts and advice on how to soak up your lasting moments here in State College.
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Parents Weekend 101
It’s that time of year when the weather starts getting nicer and parents are coming to Happy Valley to spend the weekend meeting your friends and walking around campus enjoying the beautiful sunshine.
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5 Ways to Style a Slip Dress for Spring
A good slip dress is like the perfect pair of jeans: they are the foundation of a good outfit. Once you’ve secured your perfect slip, all that’s left to do is build off of them. With the warm weather slowly approaching, this 90s staple will be your new favorite piece.
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Sex and the City Inspired Outfits
Are you more of a Carrie or a Samantha? Or, are you a Miranda or a Charlotte?
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Healthy vs. Toxic Relationships
Finding out whether you’re in a good or bad relationship can be scary, as well as not knowing where the relationship will lead you in the future.
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Spilling the Tea on Health Drinks
We can all probably agree that a can of sugary soda or a bottle of sweet tea isn’t the healthiest thing for your body. However, can…
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What Seniors Have to Look Forward to
The time has almost come. The time each year when the warmer weather comes and seniors at Penn State start to realize it is the beginning of the end. However, it shouldn’t all be sad — there is still a lot to look forward to.
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