Paige DeSorbo’s Advice on Being Single as a Young Adult
Navigating single life in your 20s and 30s can sometimes feel like there is a ticking clock above you at all times. The “have you…
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The Introverted Mindset
What does it mean to be labeled as an introvert? Does it mean being shy, unfriendly, timid or even arrogant? Sometimes people misunderstand what being…
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Wishful Sinking
As many of us have seen and tried to replicate on TikTok, we don’t chase: we attract. Whether it be with academics or relationships, some…
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Life of a Retired Party Girl
Penn State University has a reputation for being one of the biggest party schools in America. The atmosphere—fun, wild, electric—tends to entrance students. And it…
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Love It or Leave It
Not all decisions are created equal. Even a seemingly easy choice can be convoluted by a complicated history, such as whether or not to unfollow…
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Progress, Not Perfection
We live in a world that celebrates perfection. From perfectly curated social media feeds to the high expectations of academic achievement, it’s easy to equate…
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The Shoebox
Everyone you know has that box. You know which one. The one sitting, tucked underneath your bed or in the top corner of your closet….
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A Book Guide For The Movie Lover
The new year brings new hobbies and based on the fact that you clicked on this article, reading more was at the top of your…
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Is the Worst Yet to Come?
Our minds wander into the depths of bad scenarios and dreadful thoughts about what is to come. As we brew unimaginable outcomes to what lies…
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You’re Due for a New Year’s Resolution Check-up
Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made way back in 2023? The one where you decided to become a runner or claimed you wanted to…
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Cringe: Contemptuous or Compassionate?
In November of 2021, Lauren Zarras gave a surprise visit to her boyfriend, Robbie McCoy, while recording his reaction. In the video, McCoy’s confusing body…
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Why The Wait: Don’t Let Another Opportunity Pass You By
It happened again- you froze like a deer in headlights and missed another opportunity. Whether it be a job opening, a romantic connection, or pursuing…
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It’s A Gift To Miss Them
At some point in life we will all experience some type of loss. Whether it is that of a loved one or someone that you…
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Your Siblings Shadow
As the youngest child, you are often expected to live up to your older siblings’ achievements. Everyone strives for recognition and appreciation, but it seems…
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Airport Kind of Love
It’s that time of year again when airports start to fill to the brim and you’re rushing to your gate after a last-minute change. It’s…
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#WomeninMaleFields: A Depiction of Female Rage
Gaslight, gatekeep, girlboss. This is the modern mantra for 21st century women. It is supposedly a form of radical feminism that values capitalistic ideas above…
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Perfectionism Isn’t SO Pure
From when we were little kids, we could not identify how perfectionism is a brain effect. Perfectionists are always looking for ways to improve, extremely…
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To The Friends You Have on Speed Dial
We at VALLEY are well aware the term “speed dial” has not necessarily been used since the BlackBerry era. Frankly, we’re not really sure we…
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Protecting Your Playlist
The crisp morning envelops you as you leave your apartment to walk to class. You stop by Starbucks to get a cinnamon oat milk latte,…
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You’re Just Like Me And I’m Just Like You
There are many laws of the universe. One big one is the law of mirrors, or the law of reflection. The idea behind this one…
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