A Hug a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Need a hug? When you’re feeling sad or upset, one of the most common responses is to want to be comforted, and in many cases that means some sort of physical contact.
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Hosting Friendsgiving: College Student Edition
Hosting a Friendsgiving at school can be a great way to kick off the holiday season. It’s just like Thanksgiving at home without the whole fighting-with-your-uncle-over-politics part. And, you can try new dishes to add to your menu this year!
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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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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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Meaningful Conversations are Necessary
aying attention to the conversations you have each day can lead you to think more about what exactly you are saying, which speaking skills you can improve on and how speaking in a confident voice will enable you to say what you mean and not what people want to hear.
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Redefining Heartbreak
“Crushing grief, anguish or distress.” This is the definition of ‘heartbreak’ in the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. It’s so sad you can almost feel it. Heartbreak can…
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Opposites Can Attract: Dealing with Roommate Differences
For most of us, moving into our required on-campus residence hall freshman year was the very first time we experienced a roommate. If you’re lucky,…
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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…
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Stories Behind Why We THON
With THON only a few short days away, it’s important to be reminded why we THON and the true meaning behind the 46-hour dance marathon….
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Ovaries Before Brovaries: Galentine’s Day 101
There’s a billion ways for you and your besties to spend February 13th. But no matter how you end up celebrating your Galentine’s Day, as long as you’re laughing it up and appreciating all of the lovely ladies in your life, then you’re doing it right.
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The Other Side of Bullying
One doesn’t realize that they are a bully until they lose something valuable. When it comes to bullying, that lost valuable thing is usually a friendship or a significant relationship.
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InsideOut: The College Edition
The Midas that is Pixar has done it yet again. It seems today that any movie that Pixar plays a role in creating is destined for movie majesty, and their latest is no exception.
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Quiz: Which Taylor Swift BFF Duo Are You And Your BFF Most Like?
People have pretty strong opinions of Taylor Swift. Love her or hate her, we can all agree that she is one of the most popular…
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Is It Possible to Have Too Many Best Friends?
When you pronounce someone as your best friend it tells the world that this person is above all normal spans of friendship. With this being said, the best friend title should be bestowed upon those who are truly worthy of it.
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What to Love on Valentine’s Day Besides a Significant Other
If you are planning an “I hate Valentine’s Day” party for February 14, maybe you should take a sip from a glass that is half full. It is NOT the end of the world if you are single on this specific day.
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How to Deal When Your BFF Goes Abroad
Whether it’s you taking a leap of faith in Italy or your best friend shipping off to Spain, the harsh reality is that studying abroad can take a possible toll on your friendship. But have no fear, studying abroad does not mean you need to put your relationships on hold.
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Covert Advice: On Approachability
Dear Thoughtful Penn Stater,
A few days ago, you asked me a question that really hit home: Why do you think cute (and normal) girls don’t get approached by guys? If we’re being honest, I think I’m a pretty girl and I don’t think I’m one of those “psycho chicks,” but I never really get much attention from guys, as in guys don’t ask for my number, things like that. Why do you think this happens? What should I do to be more approachable?
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