Phantom Phone Syndrome
Now more than ever, phones have become more than just a means for communication or connection. Phones are the life of anyone in today’s society,…
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All you need is rice
When the mid-semester stress gets to be a bit too much, the effort we put into our grocery lists tends to plummet. But with one simple pantry staple, we can make an endless list of delicious meals to get us through the rest of the semester. It is nothing new. It’s just rice.
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All things Peptide
Whether they have come up on your TikTok For You Page, or you have noticed someone’s sudden upgrade in appearance, it is very plausible that you have come across peptides in your recent life. Peptides are a string of amino acids that act as proteins to serve some sort of function to the body. Peptides can come from a plethora of groups of proteins like eggs, milk or soy. The peptides that have received the most spotlight are those that cater to some sort of physical appearance boost to those who choose to inject themselves. So, what are these “star student” peptides that have been getting so much controversy?
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You’re not in middle school babe
As much as some of us may try to deny it, we are in college. High school is over — and so is middle school….
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The State College Thanksgiving experience
Thanksgiving break. We’ve all been anticipating it, and most likely, we out-of-state students who rarely get to take the trip home. Free laundry services, home-cooked meals, family time and seeing everyone from high school. Some may consider it the dream lineup. But, with the government shutdown cancelling flights, the hopes of that dream are beginning to fade away…
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The era of brand shifts
When we think of a brand, we always think of the image the brand creates for themselves. It’s true. Even if we don’t realize it. For most people, when they think of Lululemon, their mind goes straight to activewear and athleisure. They think exercise. Yoga. Pilates. That’s because that is the image that Lululemon created for themselves. It can even go as far as grocery stores. Stores like Whole Foods or Erewhon market themselves for their high quality and organic products, while other grocery stores like Aldi are more focused on being cheap and affordable.
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The “I Get To” mindset
We all have a hefty list of tasks to get through each day. Naturally, we dread going to half of them, or they probably wouldn’t be on a “To-Do” list. Usually, these tasks on the “To-Do” list are things we dread doing. Or at least do not get excited. But what if we did. It could be as simple as changing your mindset, really.
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Louvre robbery results in $102 million worth of missing jewels
On October 19, on what started as a typical day in Paris, ended very unusually when the Galerie d’Apollon of the Louvre was robbed. The robbery occurred during regular operating hours and only lasted a couple of minutes.
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Penn State experiences we don’t have words for yet
Being Penn State students, we go through some experiences that are definitely abnormal. And if they are normal, there aren’t really words to describe the experience or feeling to someone who hasn’t lived through it themselves. Sometimes it may be hard to describe the confusion of an experience, the joy or even the fear. Here is VALLEY’s list of Penn State experiences that there just aren’t quite words for yet…
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Snapchat memories at what cost?
Snapchat recently announced news that is every Gen Z Snapchatter’s worst nightmare- having to pay for snap memories. Snapchat will be changing their policy to make snapchatters who have over 5 gigabytes (GB) begin paying for storing their memories through Snapchat. 5 GB of storage is the equivalent of thousands of Snapchat memories.
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What The Protein!
Protein. The same thing you used to get nagged about for eating as a child. You know, the typical chicken, steak and other meats. If you grew up in a vegetarian household, you may have seen tofu and various beans a lot. However, recently, protein has been popping up in a plethora of different ways. Like, in everything. What’s with the new protein craze? And why do I kind of want to join in on it?
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I Would Hate If My Enemy Did That…
The idea is simple. Most of the things you would hate for your enemy to start doing, you probably want to do. This is a great indicator of what you wish you were doing for yourself. And hey, you don’t even need to have an enemy. Think about a person who wronged you. What would you not want to catch them doing?
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The Stories Within Your Closet
Every day, you reach into your closet and pick out an outfit. Whether it be the same sweat set you’ve worn all semester, or the new top you bought last week, your closet is used on a day to day basis. What most people don’t realize every time they reach into their closet, however, is the stories behind each item of clothing.
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Thank you to our home away from home
As students are beginning to pack up to leave for the summer, it is easy to want to get the heck out of state college and back to the comfort of our own homes. Whether you’re travelling 30 minutes out of State College, or all the way across the coast, home cooked meals and the feeling of your childhood bed are some of the best feelings for a college student.
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Travel on a budget
One of the most memorable ways a person can spend their money is by traveling. Now, although it is often described as a leisure activity for those in elite classes, keeping up a regular travel routine does not have to be as expensive as one may seem. There is such good that comes with travel, especially while we are young.
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The Faces of Parents Weekend
To some, parents weekend is a weekend to see the ones they love most. But, to many others, parents weekend is a student’s own personal hell. A reminder as to why they moved away for college.
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The Modern Day “Wreck This Journal”
Growing up, everyone either had or wished they had a Wreck This Journal. You know, the journal that you could just totally destroy— basically any kid’s dream. Now, we are looking for ways to get that same creativity within our current lives.
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How to Lose a PSU Frat Guy in Ten Days
So you hooked up with a Penn State frat guy. Congrats! Or… maybe not. The next steps are questionable— if there even are any. The frat man is a species that cannot be perfectly placed into one category. It is hard to hold ’em down, but it certainly is not hard to lose them. So, how do you lose a Penn State frat guy in ten days?
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Fill Your Own Cup First
In a society so heavily dependent on relationships, it is easy to overwhelm yourself by feeding into the relationships with others, instead of your relationship with yourself.
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Oh, that’s not her color
We’ve all heard the phrase “oh that’s her color.” Searching for a prom dress, picking out what color nails to get or even what this season’s hair color will look like. Certain colors look good on certain people. It’s a science, really. The different combos of skin tones, eye colors and even a person’s energy can have an impact on what colors look best on them.
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