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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Nips Are an Accessory
This just in folks, the newest and hottest accessory to pair with any outfit is not jewelry, it’s not a purse, and it’s completely free,…
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To be Loved is to be Changed
“To be loved is to be changed” may sound like a simple and obvious phrase, but for many, it reflects the love they felt growing…
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Short-Term Relationships, Long-Term Damage: Situationships
When you bare your heart out to someone else, you are telling them this: I trust you. I trust you to not hurt me. This…
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Can You Reinvent Yourself in College?
For some of us, college was the chance to start over. To start fresh. To begin again. We all came to our freshman-year dorms in…
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An Ode to Our 20s
Take a look around you and at the people in your life. What do you see? Couples that are practically married, friends starting their careers,…
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The Practice of Ahimsa: Nonviolence
Ahimsa is most commonly defined as “nonviolence.” It is directly translated from Sanskrit as “absence of injury.” This ancient concept comes from the ancient Indian…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2023 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Janiyah Davis
Janiyah Davis is a girl that you want to know about. There are certain people in this world that you meet and know that afterwards,…
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To Shave or Not to Shave (and Tips to do it!)
If you are wondering how to shave pubic hair the right way, you’re not alone. There is much curiosity out there when it comes to…
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Crystals Are Our Best Friends
Crystals are known to help people hold their mind, body, heart and soul. Many ancient cultures — including Egypt, Greece and China — believed that…
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The Struggles of Being the Third Wheel in Your Friend Group
Have you ever felt like the odd one out in your friend group? Does it ever seem like your friends have a stronger connection with…
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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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The Celibate Slut
It’s you, it’s me, it’s us. The oxymoron that is the celibate slut entails this — a slut in theory but never in practice. Is…
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Listening To Your Mind: The Inner Critic VS The Inner Carer Voice
A core component of mindfulness is listening — listening to ourselves. Yet, when we listen to the voices in our heads, the negative has the…
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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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A Bouquet of Happiness: Buying Flowers During Wintertime
Spring is not the only time of the year to buy flowers. From bringing vibrant color to your space and boosting positive energy, flowers have…
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The Death of the Certified Lover Girl
If you haven’t heard it already, romance is dead. From college hookup culture to trial and error with online dating, that Noah and Allie love…
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Penn State presents: Love Your Body Week
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and wished for a slimmer waist, a better complexion or a completely different body, you’re not alone. According…
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A Guide to Cyclical Living: Taking Care of Yourself According to Phases of the Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is a naturally occurring cycle that occurs every 28 days. It involves four main phases that create the body’s ovulation process. Each phase varies…
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