Self-Improvement

Parent’s Weekend has come and gone, and your homesickness may be even harder to suppress than before. Missing home is common among all college students (upperclassmen included!). It’s okay to long for the comforts of home, but if you’re fighting back tears, let us at least help you get through until winter break.

It’s 7 a.m. Your dreaded alarm goes off and you roll out of bed, brush your teeth, grab a low-calorie breakfast bar and head to…

Growing up, my Italian grandma was a constant source of scrumptious Italian food, but her stuffed peppers weren’t necessarily…healthy. Instead of stuffing peppers with high-carb, low-nutrient ingredients, I’ve put a bit of a vegetarian twist on this Italian favorite.

Co-living is a challenge. Whether it’s your first or last year, whether living on campus or off, the main challenge is to be a good…

Is it a coincidence that Carly Rae Jepsen’s infectious pop song can be heard all over campus just as summer break approaches? Maybe, baby, maybe…

It’s nice to feel appreciated, which is why some of State College’s finest stores offer customer appreciation rewards. The first Thursday of every month is…

As the semester winds down, graduating seniors can now pass their elderly knowledge and advice on to the younger PSU student body. While we only…

Looking for a study break, or an exciting way to exercise? Instead of paying for a gym membership you hardly use, get fit with one…

We’re all aware of the three R’s: reduce, reuse, recycle. So in honor of Earth Day coming up on April 22, start thinking about saving…

Springtime in Happy Valley means finally wearing shorts and flip-flops to class, lounging on the HUB lawn, spending afternoons at Café 210 West — and…

As the days become longer, our attention spans seem to become shorter. To ensure your GPA doesn’t plummet due to beautiful weather, consider these tips…

Spring has arrived, which means it’s time to break out the sandals or buy a fresh new pair — and quick! For a fast way…

It’s the first day at your first real internship in a real office setting. You’re so nervous, you are sweating through the underarms of your…

Farnoosh Torabi leads a glamorous journalism career. The best-selling author has appeared on big-time shows Good Morning America, the TODAY Show and Larry King Live….

Find out what the deal-io is with online social savings. Group buying and daily deals online are a trendy way to get the best items…

Everyone should partake in stereotypical Penn State activities before graduating: taking pictures at the Lion Shrine, hiking Mount Nittany and lying on the HUB lawn…

Every girl has been through hell. We’ve all been there, hundreds of times. All of the nights we’ve stayed up late because cramps make our…

Let’s talk cheap-but-tasty treats. Eating out can really hike up your credit card bill or deplete your debit account, but you don’t have to feel…

Although we all the love the thought of traveling home, vacation itineraries and home-cooked meals, there is one aspect of spring break we all undoubtedly…

Balloons, cake and candles are not the only exciting party favors you can get on your birthday! Keep the presents coming with these great birthday…