The Pinterest-Worthy Friendsgiving
After all the leaves have fallen off the trees, and dark gray clouds threaten to dust State College in a sheet of white, students are…
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Stinginess: You Get What You Give
Money talks, but it’s up to you whether you listen to it. It is one of the most prevalent influences in our lives, and it…
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Convert The Complaint
Let’s get real — complaining is something we’re all guilty of. Whether we’ve grumbled about something a few times this week or even a few…
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Basking in the Four Seasons
With the first cold day of fall comes the annual sentiments of those of us who aren’t ready to let go of the warm weather….
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The Laws of Yin & Yang
“Don’t you ever, in your life, dim your light for nobody,” Tyler The Creator once said. As humans, we tend to conform to a negative…
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The Lost Art of Asking for a Favor
A simple favor is all VALLEY asks for. If we need a ride to the airport, food from the store or a chaser from Mclanahan’s,…
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“Wish I Was A Single Girl”
Even for those who are not hopeless romantics, romantic love is a beautiful thing to desire. Yet stay weary. Chasing it can make one blind…
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Love Actually Is All Around
Do you remember how you felt when you first became a student at Penn State? For many of us, we were enamored by every little…
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Penn State and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Your eyes open up to your dim room just beginning to fill with light. As you come out of sleep just enough to form thoughts,…
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Building a Positive Self-Perception
Can you look into the mirror and tell yourself “I love you, me”? Can you deeply stare at every part of your face and body…
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Who Am I?: A Guide to Your Personal Identity
If someone were to ask you the question, “Who are you?” How would you answer? Are you just a student, a parent or an employee?…
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Vulnerability is Your Superpower
Vulnerability has long been seen as a sign of weakness, but VALLEY is changing the notion of what it means to be vulnerable. Mental health…
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VALLEY Asked Penn State What They Are Grateful For
From studying for finals and completing group assignments to preparing for the holidays at home, this can be an extremely busy time of the year. It’s…
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Practicing Gratitude
As many approach the Thanksgiving holiday, people are preparing for the moment at the dinner table when gratitude is voiced out loud. Expressing gratitude doesn’t…
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How Sending Snail Mail Can Make You Live Longer
Well, maybe it’s not the actual letters that extend your lifespan. But did you know that growing and maintaining healthy relationships actually has the greatest…
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Gratitude and Its Lasting Impacts
In the past couple of years, there has been a growing awareness of the importance of talking about and improving our mental health. Research on…
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Heliotropic Girl Summer
We’ve all heard of hot girl summer. After all, what’s hotter than looking and feeling your best? But what if the way to feeling your…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2020 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Justin Kurtz
We all heard the tale of “The Little Engine That Could” which taught us to be optimistic and persevere through life. Now we introduce you…
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Gratitude All Year ‘Round: How to Be Thankful without Waiting until Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, but it’s important to be grateful all the time, not just on one day a year. Here are a…
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The Law of Attraction
VALLEY is here to break down how to use the Law of Attraction to your advantage to better yourself and your life.
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