Kill Them With Kindness (When You Want to Kill Everyone)
It starts as the kindergarten code of conduct when you’re new to tableside manners. We’re reminded to “treat people how you want to be treated”…
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Everyone is Someone’s Second Choice
There is this miserable feeling that everyone has experienced at least once before. It’s the feeling when deep down, you know you are behind. You…
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Hobby Trifecta
Let’s talk about that list of pending hobbies. You open it to decide your next uptake or to add yet another potential hobby. You can’t…
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Love Actually Is All Around
Do you remember how you felt when you first became a student at Penn State? For many of us, we were enamored by every little…
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Attachment v.s. Authenticity — a battle between core desires
Dr. Maté is a Canadian physician whose conceptualization of human core needs is helping many understand their traumas and illnesses. This article introduces and explores…
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A Deeper Look into Your Life Mottos
Why is it so easy to forget our goals – exercising for health, meditating for peace of mind or eating healthy foods? Distraction and coping…
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The Art of Loneliness…
Being alone in college can be quite polarizing. The act of “grinding it out” daily can take a huge toll on your mental health. I…
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Building a Positive Self-Perception
Can you look into the mirror and tell yourself “I love you, me”? Can you deeply stare at every part of your face and body…
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Kin Euphorics, a New Alcohol Alternative
Whether you’re curious about the sober lifestyle, or if you like trying new trendy drinks, Kin Euphorics is a brand to watch. Founded by Bella…
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The Art of Minimalism
Relax and invest only in the things that bring you joy. That is one of the main principles of minimalist fashion. Minimalist fashion is the…
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How Sending Snail Mail Can Make You Live Longer
Well, maybe it’s not the actual letters that extend your lifespan. But did you know that growing and maintaining healthy relationships actually has the greatest…
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Chicken Soup for the College-Aged Soul
College finds you at a transformative moment in your life. Your 20s will break you, and then heal you and then break you all over…
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How a Clean Room Can Change Your Day
Waking up in the morning on a busy day can be super stressful. When you have a lot on your mind, the last thing you…
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Gratitude and Its Lasting Impacts
In the past couple of years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of talking about and improving our mental health. Research on…
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Random Acts of Kindness: PSU Edition
It’s that point in the semester where student morale is starting to fade. With projects, lab reports, papers, group presentations and exams underway, these last…
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“Invisible Hands” – How Young Volunteers Are Helping During COVID-19
Here’s a story that will make you smile. During this global pandemic, people across the world are stepping up to volunteer their time to help…
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4 Reasons Why You Should Do A Digital Detox
Let’s face it — most college students are addicted to their phones. According to a study done by Psych Central, college students spend around eight…
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Five Ways to Stay Positive In College
Life can take you on a rollercoaster of emotions if you let it. Even though at times it may not feel like it, happiness is a choice.
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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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Mastering Essentialism
Often times in college, or in life in general, it is easy to fall into a circle of committing to much more than you can handle.
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