Motivating yourself to get up in the winter
It’s bitterly cold outside, the sun is setting at three in the afternoon and it’s hard to find the energy to leave the coziness of…
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What Introverts Think at Parties
You ever just go somewhere and stand around? Parties can be overwhelming and anxiety-inducing, but sometimes the best way to get through is to make…
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Do You Have An Inner Monologue? Let’s Find Out
Hello there! Did you just hear that in your head? If so, this means you have an internal monologue or “inner voice” — a common…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2021 Fashion Section Opener: Alex Blomstrom
The year 2020 put a heavy weight on many shoulders. Being stuck inside, a year and a half ago, during quarantine left so many in…
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Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2021 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Teddy Wilson
Teddy Wilson has loved to perform even since joining his church’s dance group. Teddy, who is gender fluid and goes by the pronouns he/him, she/her…
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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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It’s okay to not be okay
You might have heard the saying “it’s okay to not be okay,” but what does that really mean? It means that the stigma around mental…
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What You Text vs. What You Mean
So, you’ve decoded every period, exclamation point and extra “ha” on the “haha.” You’ve mastered the art of “thumbspeaking” and text talk, and you’re finally…
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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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Preparing Your Mental Health For The Upcoming Season
Seasonal depression and anxiety during the cold months are very real. Living in a state with all four seasons can be great, but when the…
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A Pep Talk From Your Plants
Now that you’re settling into school and adjusting to the semester, your houseplants are enjoying their new job of spicing up your room and brightening…
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Adjusting to the New Normal
Penn State’s campus has not looked “normal” since March 2020 when students were sent home for spring break, unaware of what was to come. From…
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How to make time for yourself this semester
As college campuses nationwide return to in-person learning, stress levels are starting to rise. Students are up studying and cramming for tests, trying to get…
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How Emma Chamberlain Can Be Your BFF Through A Screen
When most young people think of famous influencers, especially YouTubers, Emma Chamberlain comes to mind. She is known for her amazing style and relatable content;…
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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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Lifestyle Food Trends to Try for Spring 2021
With spring coming to an end, it’s time to hop into some healthy habits and start thinking ahead towards summer! This is reflected in what…
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Keeping Wellness Days?
While this year has been extremely overwhelming for college students in particular — more students have experienced the ‘mid-semester burnout’ earlier than usual. Penn State…
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Why Using a Disposable Camera Can Improve Your Mental Health
In this day and age, we’re accustomed to using our phone cameras for everything and having unlimited access to the pictures we take. Even though…
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Flowers to Refresh for Finals
As the spring Zoom semester continues, many have already lost motivation to wrap everything up. In the final weeks, it is essential to keep pushing,…
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Beauty and Brains: The Rise of Mental Health x Beauty Products
The beauty industry has long capitalized off of the idea that we constantly need to look better, and that a product is the key to…
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