Pretty Attached
Your beauty routine says more about you than you might think. Beyond your go-to lip combo or favorite blush placement, the way you approach beauty…
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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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Keeping Up In State College
Students don’t move into college until they are about 17 or 18 years old. That is almost 20 years of perfecting your maintenance routine with…
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A Baddie With A Graddy
Grad season is officially upon us, everyone! As you prepare to celebrate this incredible milestone, remember that every detail contributes to crafting those cherished memories,…
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Revamping the Revived: Beauty You Love To Bring Back
Chelsea Parke Kramer has become a household name within the beauty space. I know what you’re thinking: Beauty? Not fashion? Yes, beauty. Another side of…
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Sunday Reset
Sundays are about slowing down—a breath at the end of a long and hectic week. It’s your time to recharge and to give back to…
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College Nap Guide
Being a college student means balancing a hectic schedule of lectures, club meetings, study sessions and part-time jobs, all while still somehow finding time for…
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Food and Beauty: The Genius Behind Sensory Marketing
Have you ever noticed how often beauty brands market their products next to food items? As bizarre as it may seem, there is actually a…
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Invest In Your Eyes
Our eyes do a lot of work for us, often without us noticing. They are constantly working from the moment we wake up until we…
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Kitsch, please
Let’s face it: doing your hair can be a challenge. First, you have to decide if you want it up, down, or maybe even half-up,…
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: the toxicity of body checking trends
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Do you see someone confident and strong, embracing every aspect of themselves? Do you see…
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The Power of a New Hue
Thanksgiving break is right around the corner VALLEY readers. For a lot of us that means home cooked meals, rotting in bed and reunions! Now…
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Why You Think You’re Ugly (And Why That’s Not True)
Let’s admit it, we all want to be pretty or good-looking. Perhaps it’s not at the forefront of what people think in their daily lives,…
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Ashwagandha: Is it the Placebo Effect?
If TikTok has proven anything, it’s the ability to spread a trend within a week. If talked about enough, social media has the talent of…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2023 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Katie Jane Hammill
“You never know what’s going on in someone else’s life,” says Katie Jane Hammill, a first-year majoring in public relations with a minor in disability…
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Your favorite fruits and all their benefits
There are over 2,000 fruits throughout the world, from simple apples to spiky durians. But besides being delicious, what do they do for us? Here’s…
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Piercings 101: Aftercare
It is so easy to make a last-minute decision to get a piercing impulsively. Whether you are bored with your look or looking for something…
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The Night Owl’s Plight
Being a night owl in an early bird’s world is no easy task. With the traditional nine-to-five work schedule remaining dominant in the United States,…
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Cherub Cheeks Here We Come: The Best Blushes!
A good blush is vital in making you feel ready for the day. Whether you’re looking for the best powder blush or a good liquid…
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A College Student’s Guide to Surviving Acne
Acne is hard. Especially when you’re past your teenage years and, suddenly, you’re “too old” to still be suffering from it. But, as everyone who…
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