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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The Ex Effect
“Shout out to my ex, you’re really quite the mess!” Don’t worry, you may have heard those famous lines from a popular song produced back…
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Balancing Act: Navigating Love and Self
As we all navigate the challenges of finding balance as young adults, things inevitably become more complicated when new dynamics and relationships come into play….
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The Firstborn Fray
Have you ever dealt with the suffocating sense of duty that comes with being the firstborn in your family? Maybe you’ve been delegated the task…
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I’m Right, You Are Wrong And That’s Ok
Haven’t we all been there, caught up in a heated argument where you truly believe you are in the right. It’s the worst when neither…
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Why Don’t Men Talk?
It’s hard to open up to someone, and it’s scary to be honest about how you feel. It feels so much easier to internalize these…
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Can I Rant Real Quick?
Everything went wrong today. You were late to your nine o’clock class, saw your ex-situationship talking to another girl and finally got your exam grade…
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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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Everyone is Someone’s Second Choice
There is this miserable feeling that everyone has experienced at least once before. It’s the feeling when deep down, you know you are behind. You…
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The Single Girls of State: Revisiting The Celibate Slut
Oh, hey there. It’s March and the last time I was here, it was in November. I am dearly sorry. In my defense, I have…
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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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The Devil’s in the Details
What makes us feel loved? What is it that we pay attention to, that makes us believe “Yup, this person cares about me?” What makes…
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The Soundtrack to Our Love Lives
Regardless of what my relationship status has been at many different points throughout my life, the one thing that has remained constant is music. Music…
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Rose-Colored Glasses and Your Ex
Everyone is somewhat familiar with the phrase, “When you look at someone with rose-colored glasses, all of the red flags just look like flags.” You…
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Forming Female Friendships
Last weekend, sorority recruitment gave vitality to female friendships. How can girls build on these budding connections to get the most out of their feminine relationships?
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“No” is a Complete Sentence.
Have you ever found it hard to say no to your friends, classmates or family members? Have you been put in uncomfortable situations like: “Can…
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Attachment v.s. Authenticity — a battle between core desires
Dr. Maté is a Canadian physician whose conceptualization of human core needs is helping many understand their traumas and illnesses. This article introduces and explores…
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Building Your Interpersonal Skills
Have you ever felt anxious and shy at an involvement or job fair? When talking to a professor? If so, don’t worry. We’ve all been…
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Your 2023 Penn State Wrapped
As 2023 ends, relish the joy of the hours spent and cherish the company you spent it with. Whether you are embarking on the journey of post-grad or staying for another year, VALLEY hopes you can look back at the pivotal hours that shaped your life.
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The Halley and Sophia TikTok Drama: Everything You Need to Know
Here we go again. Another influencer and their significant other broke up, but ANOTHER influencer slid into the ex’s Instagram DMs not even a month…
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