Five Thrifted Decor Pieces to Brighten up Your Living Space
VALLEY suggests giving thrifting and antiquing a shot when it comes to creating a stylish living space on a college student budget.
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Better Bookworm, Better You
As the semester starts to wind down with stress-filled weeks leading up to finals, de-stress by cracking open … a book. That’s right. Spending your downtime with a good book has many benefits that can help you relax and improve your brain functions.
The Perfectionists: The Pretty Little Liars Spin-off You’ve Been Waiting For
It’s not a secret anymore — a spin-off of “Pretty Little Liars” is coming.
Best Books for Spring Break 2019
After all the late nights of long readings for class, spring break is here and it’s time to relax! Whether you’re hitting the beach or chilling at home, it’s likely you finally found a little time to read for fun.
Cozy Binge-Worthy Reads This Winter
Grab yourself a cup of tea, light some candles, snuggle up in your coziest blanket and pick up one of these four fantastic reads that’ll be sure to make this freezing weather a bit more bearable.
De-Stressing for a Successful Finals Season
Life can get crazy, so here a few small tips to manage your stress and create more balance in your life.
Decluttering for a Happier Headspace
On move-in day in August, nearly everything you’ve brought to school with you finds the perfect place. Pillows and decor are strategically placed, each drawer…
A Better Night’s Sleep
“Are you still watching?” As you wake up from a dead sleep this message pops up on your computer screen from Netflix. While you were sleeping,…
Refinery29’s “Money Diaries” — Rewriting The Story About Money
Growing up, many people learn the value of money at a young age. They also learn that money is a tricky topic that isn’t usually…
Avoid Becoming An Information Junkie
On the internet, there are thousands of articles, podcasts and videos right at our fingertips, accessible at any moment. If someone were to type “self-improvement”…
Summer is for getting outside … of your comfort zone
How many times have you wanted to try something new or learn more about something that you’re genuinely interested in, but your course schedule, extracurriculars…
Beach Reads: Six Books to Keep You Entertained This Summer
Whether you are headed to a dream destination or relaxing at home, summer is the perfect time to unplug with a good book. VALLEY has…
The Eyes Have It: Netflix’s A Series of Unfortunate Events
Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire: the three names we immediately recognize as impossibly unfortunate and as the subjects of the iconic books that gave our…
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…
Five Life Lessons Learned from Winesburg, Ohio
If you’re looking for a good read, Winesburg, Ohio may just be the book for you.
Poetry is Just a Phone Call Away
If you don’t like to turn pages, Valley has discovered a fun alternative at the Webster’s Bookstore and Café in downtown State College: a Telepoem Booth.
Five Books that Speak to Issues of Millenials
In high school, we read all the classics. From “To Kill A Mockingbird” to “The Great Gatsby,” our teachers did their best to make the books relatable to us. Who would think that there are books that speak specifically to the troubles of our generation? Valley searched the bookshelves—okay, Amazon Books—to find the best relatable novels for our generation.
Keeping Your Mind Sharp Over Summer Break
Many college students use their summer vacation to kick back and relax. While it’s important to rest between semesters, it is also extremely beneficial to…
Valley’s Top Five Summer Beach Reads
Since summer is in full swing and beach days are upon us, Valley has some recommendations for beach reads that are absolute musts. Whether you’re in…
Sarah Manguso Speaks
On March 22, renowned writer Sarah Manguso paid Foster Auditorium a visit, treating students and community members to a free reading of two of her works: Ongoingness: The End of a Diary and 300 Arguments.