Less Happy, More Wholesome
Often times when things don’t go our way or we are faced with adversity, we are told to pick ourselves up, move on, smile and be happy.
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Holiday Shopping Beyond the Bookstore
The holiday shopping season starts now, so get creative!
Giving Thanks This Thanksgiving
Turkey and mashed potatoes are in sight as this break from classes sends us back home to be with our family. However, Thanksgiving is much…
The Dos and Don’ts of Helping Drunk People
Blacking out. Getting plastered. Being “too drunk to function.” Many college students have had their fair share of drunken nights, but total blackouts are…
Strangest “Sexy” Costumes of 2018
Halloween is one of the biggest nights of the year, so of course everyone wants to be dressed to impress for it. As “Mean Girls”…
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…
You’re Busy Tonight
“I’ve always been extra, but people haven’t always been kind about my extra-ness,” wrote Busy Philipps in an essay for Glamour Magazine. Now, the 39-year-old…
The Little Local Farmer’s Market
Every Friday nestled down Locust Lane, amongst the hustle and bustle that is downtown State College, lies the State College Local Farmer’s Market. With various…
I Tried F45 for the First Time
I hadn’t worked out repetitively since the summer, and this semester I wanted to find a workout that would be able to keep me motivated….
Omigod, You Guys! Penn State Puts on “Legally Blonde”
The Penn State musical theater department always puts on crowd pleasing shows, but as soon as this season’s line up was announced, “Legally Blonde” was…
Tradition at Penn State: Homecoming
This year marks the 98th annual Penn State Homecoming, a school tradition that is full events that have been passed down since its beginning. Student…
Skinny Sippin’: Healthy Wake Up Smoothies
Is it starting to get hard getting up in the morning? We are getting in sync with our daily routines, but leaving bed is feeling…
No More Music Shaming
There are few worse feelings than playing a treasured favorite song on aux only to have people mock it or laugh at you for playing…
E!’s new “Model Squad:” Your next NYFW Binge
If you haven’t heard of new E! show “Model Squad,” your day just got a lot better. The NYFW inspired docu-series has everyone talking. The…
College Crisis: I Survived BASICs
You’ve heard the rumors, but you never think it’ll happen to you — that is until one night when maybe things get out of hand…
Plan the Best Spring Break With Your Best Friends
While some are looking forward to having the crisp fall air blow through State College, others are already putting down payments on their spring break…
Fall 2018 at the BJC: What Events To Look Out For
The Bryce Jordan Center in University Park has, for decades, hosted some of the most notable artists and performers of their generation. For this upcoming…
Return To The Hundred Acre Woods: “Christopher Robin” Will Bring You To Tears
If you haven’t already seen the new “Winnie the Pooh” movie, “Christopher Robin,” it is a must! Although this may seem like a children’s movie,…
VALLEY’s Senior Year Bucket List
The time has officially started: the firsts of the lasts. As the year begins, seniors don’t want to forget a thing to do while they’re…
Phone Eats First: The Art of the Foodstagram
Remember the iPhone 3G commercials that rattled off a list of needs and proudly boasted, “There’s an app for that”? With the technological advancement in…