Meet VALLEY’s Fall 2018 Beauty & Health Section Opener: Christina Valentino
It’s easy to get caught up in the expectations of the technology-driven world we live in today. It’s easy to connect with others solely through…
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Leave Britney Alone
The year was 2007. Britney Spears had four albums behind her, all of which had debuted at number one. It seemed like Britney’s career had…
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Stress Test
It sees you when you’re sleeping, it knows when you’re awake, it knows if you’ve been bad or good, so be good to your body…
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Train Your Brain
Have you ever considered how much time you spend on your phone throughout the day? Most people spend their time spread between different social media…
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The Problem With Perfectionism
Whether we’re aware of it or not, many of us spend a lot of time and energy trying to be our version of ‘perfect.’ From…
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Crystals for Health and Wellness
It is not uncommon to see crystals brightening up rooms as they become trendier pieces of decoration, but these colorful little objects are slowly becoming…
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Dear New Students: An Open Letter
Finding the advice to give new students coming into the microcosm that is Penn State University was challenging to say the least — especially for…
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Kate Spade’s Legacy Lives On
Two months after her death, we remember Kate Spade and the large impact she leaves on fashion for American women. For many, the tragic passing…
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ye: Kanye Talks Mental Health
After the immense success of his last album, “The Life of Pablo,” in 2016, Kanye West did not disappoint when he dropped his latest groundbreaking album…
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Why Suicide Awareness Must be Prioritized, Not Reactionary
In response to tragic events, Americans tend to adopt sequential process of reaction — initially marked by an outpouring of support and followed by a…
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Mindfullness Habits for a Stress-Free Summer
For many of us, the beginning of summer fosters a blank-slate type of feeling. Goals are set, trips are planned and jobs are started. However,…
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Larla Halsey: Staying True to Your Roots
Finding someone who genuinely knows who they are this early in life is such a rare quality. We all get lost in living a life…
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Boxes That Go Beyond Beauty
Beauty boxes are all the rage and an easy, convenient way to upgrade your beauty regime, but what about products that make you feel good…
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VALLEY Video | Faces of Campus: Lulu Hamm
“Struggling with mental health isn’t something that makes you the problem or you have an issue, and it doesn’t have to be a part of your identity.”
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College Crisis: Reversing the Stigma Around Therapy
I was embarrassed to be going to therapy. There. I said it. It is 2018, and yet, some people still think that going to talk…
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Mental Illness Does Not Mean Mass Shooting
America has an epidemic of mass shootings. A just as concerning misconception of mental illness has followed this disturbing trend. There have been instances of…
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MEET VALLEY’S FALL 2017 BEAUTY & HEALTH SECTION OPENER: RACHEL MILLER
“Mental toughness is something I still struggle with and I think that you have to surround yourself with the people that are going to help you reach your goals.”
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Aromatherapy in Practice
Aromatherapy is defined as a way to stimulate brain function through the process of inhaling plant extracts, such as essential oils.
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Napping 101: Your Guide to a Mid-Afternoon Snooze
College students and toddlers aren’t all that different. In fact, the college crowd and little kids have one very important thing in common—we love to nap.
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13 Reasons Why Not
The new hit Netflix series “13 Reasons Why” raises a lot of important issues about mental illness. Here are 13 reasons why NOT.
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