Embracing J.O.M.O: the Joy of Missing Out
In a world where F.O.M.O. (fear of missing out) is constantly promoted, it is refreshing to discover the opposite concept. The joy of missing out,…
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Your AI Personal Assistant
ChatGPT. It’s a bit of a taboo word, isn’t it? In a world like Penn State where plagiarism is an academic death sentence and originality…
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If you’re my professor, keep scrolling
What year were you first told to not text in class? Was it sixth grade? Maybe you got to wait till your first year of…
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Is This Seat Taken?
Chattering teeth, awkward eye contact, heads tilted down; all the common resurgences of our high school memories. Yet, are they memories or can we attest…
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Opinion: The bodily autonomy you hold
Before you read this, please note that issues of SA and violence against women are the main premise of this article. Picture this: it’s your…
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Nine-to-Fives Are So Over
Throughout recent years, the way we work has changed. And now, Gen Z is tired of the typical nine-to-five work schedule. But why is this?…
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Penn State’s Relationship With ASL
Only very recently did Penn State allow American Sign Language courses to be accepted as a credit for the language requirement. In Feb. of last…
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Finals Week is Coming…
With finals week quickly approaching, studying season is in full swing here at Penn State. VALLEY spoke with students from various years and majors to…
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Need help scheduling? Take these Gen-Eds!
It’s that time of the year again — scheduling for classes next semester. It seems like just as we get into the groove of our…
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PSU’s Most Unique Gen-Ed Classes
Did you know there was a whole course at Penn State dedicated to a video game about outer space? Or the classes that go skiing…
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The COVID Curve: How the Pandemic is Affecting our Learning
Ever since Penn State went online in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, huge adjusts have been made by professors and students to continue classes…
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Spring Into Course Registration
With Spooky season officially in the rearview mirror, scheduling season is now in clear view. Starting on Nov. 2, 2020, undergraduate students across the university…
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“Deskercises” to Perform Between Zoom Classes
With most classes being on Zoom this semester, students are sitting at their desks more than ever before. Without walking from class to class, bodies…
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Get Back in Sync with Asynchronous Classes
Asynchronous classes. A buzzword for the Fall 2020 semester and a new era of remote learning experiences. Translation: You never have to show up for…
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Finals Week Tips – Quarantine Edition
Believe it or not, after seven weeks of Zoom classes, finals week is here. But unlike the usual finals week on campus, there will be…
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So Much to Do, So Little Time: Why Schedules are Better Than To-do Lists
Writing down everything you have to do that day or week can be extremely helpful, and it can definitely ensure you don’t forget to do anything. However, there’s a much better way to do productive scheduling.
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And Just Like That … It’s Fall
After what seemed like months and months of sweating, it is finally fall. Pull out the spooky decorations, pumpkin spice candles and seasonal drinks, because although it’s only October, fall seems to go by in the blink of an eye.
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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Freshman
College life is one big learning curve; you learn what works and what doesn’t. VALLEY wants to let you in a few little secrets, some specific to Penn State, that we wish we knew when we were freshmen.
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Are You Prepped for the Summer?
In stark contrast to the sleazy style of last summer, championed by tie-dye and outfits donned by Jonah Hill, Justin Bieber and Pete Davidson, this summer’s style is a more refined, cleaner look by means of prep.
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Planning for a Type B Life
Here are VALLEY’s top tips for keeping a schedule when planning ahead seems impossible.
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