“Overdressed” Isn’t a Real Thing
You and your friends have been planning to go out to a fun little dinner and you’ve been excited for weeks. The day before, though,…
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The Other Half of My Friendship Necklace
To my (and anyone else’s) childhood best friend, It’s been years since we’ve talked. Since the middle school drama and the “fights” that I don’t…
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He’s Just Not That Into You: State College
Men. We love ’em, we hate ’em. Sometimes, a true romance blooms and everything works out. However, in the world of State College, that is…
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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2024 BEAUTY & HEALTH SECTION OPENER: CARLY SOTACK
From an outsider’s point of view, Carly Sotack is happiness personified – but that is not all there is to her story. “I think I…
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Choosing Compassion
Have you ever held a grudge so long you can’t even remember how it started? Or found yourself disliking someone for something they said or…
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Your Real Life Flat and Round Characters
Back in language arts class in elementary school, one of the lessons that we learned was the difference between flat and round characters in books….
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Home Away From Home
Going away to college can be a tricky thing. It requires moving away from the places and people you know and love. This change may…
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No One Likes A Copy-Cat
As babies, most twins are forced to wear matching outfits so “twinning” is a universal phenomenon. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen are an iconic set of…
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Navigating Jealousy in Friendships
Friendships are one of the most beautiful things that life has to offer. They’re built on kindness, love and respect. They can sustain the most…
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Class is in Session: First Impressions
First impressions that people have of you are important to how your relationship with them plays out. While not every first impression is perfect, trying…
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Friendship Breakups: The Difficulty of Losing a Close Bond
It’s common to associate heartbreak with relationships ending. The confusion, resentment and grief towards a person you once loved can tear you apart. While romantic…
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So What? I’m a Type B Roommate
Maybe there are some dishes sitting in the sink for a couple of days or two weeks’ worth of dirty laundry piled up in the…
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Closet
Asking someone to borrow their shirt is a phrase every girl has either said or heard once in her life. There are many reasons why…
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I Love My Girls, But My Boys Are Cool Too
For decades people have been asking themselves if boys and girls can really be friends? For some, it is a touchy subject; and others don’t…
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How to Feel Less Lonely in Your 20s
When we’re young, we look ahead to a future that we can curate to our wants and needs. We get to decide on a career…
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Tailgating 101: What Makes a Good Pre-Game Bash
We all love football games; however, the tailgates are what get us ready for the real event. It’s like doing your makeup and hair before…
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Just Friends? Penn State Edition
Penn State is a magical place where so many people fall in love. There have been countless beautiful proposals on campus and couples sharing the…
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Running In Pictures
Between throwing on upbeat music, running through stimulating scenery and wearing matching workout sets, we do everything we can to make runs a pleasurable experience….
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One Tree Hill Reboot: What’s New and What’s Nostalgic
More than a decade after the final episode of “One Tree Hill” aired, fans are buzzing with excitement as news of a reboot generates widespread…
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Sylly Week Shenanigans: Let’s Debrief
As sylly week comes to an end and the reality of college life sets in, it is crucial to reflect on all the events that…
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