The Group Project Paradox
The day has come in the semester when your professor thinks they are going to have you engage in a fun activity that allows you…
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The “I Get To” mindset
We all have a hefty list of tasks to get through each day. Naturally, we dread going to half of them, or they probably wouldn’t be on a “To-Do” list. Usually, these tasks on the “To-Do” list are things we dread doing. Or at least do not get excited. But what if we did. It could be as simple as changing your mindset, really.
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Time Blocking v. To-Do Lists
For a busy college student, a planner may just be the saving grace to a schedule full of exams, projects, extracurriculars, date parties and much…
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Enough Football, Let’s Be a Hockey School
Beaver Stadium has long been the crown jewel of Penn State athletics. Football weekends dominate the fall, pulling students and alumni into a pit of…
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Working 9-5 before your 9-5
Happy Valley is happy again! The sidewalks are packed like your high school hallways, the sun is shining, but you wake up this morning with…
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I Would Hate If My Enemy Did That…
The idea is simple. Most of the things you would hate for your enemy to start doing, you probably want to do. This is a great indicator of what you wish you were doing for yourself. And hey, you don’t even need to have an enemy. Think about a person who wronged you. What would you not want to catch them doing?
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Justice For Adults
In a world where science is just an educated guess, it would be scientifically proven that any girl whose wardrobe was only from Justice has…
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Get Comfortable With Chaos
Your time at university is truly a unique experience that those who didn’t attend college will never understand. With the typical college education spanning four…
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Personality, in a School Bag
From statement to practical pieces, an everyday bag mirrors the innermost style of every individual. Totes, briefcases, backpacks–what does your school bag of choice say…
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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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Bring Back the Field Trip
How not to remember the smell of the leather school bus seats packed to the brim with children? A teacher trying to command attention over…
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The Rise And Fall Of The Backpack
While walking around State College on the way to class, you may have noticed the decreasing popularity of backpacks among students and the rising trend…
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Classroom Banter
It’s 9 a.m. and you sit down in your first class of the day. The sounds of backpacks unzipping, papers rustling and keyboards clacking fill…
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You’re Never Too Old for Recess
College is a whirlwind of papers, exams, social gatherings and morning lectures that seem to never end. Even on a day to day basis, it…
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What Are The Girls Wearing To Class?
Back to school outfits are something to look forward to now that classes have started. Some of us may not want to admit it, but…
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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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“Sylly” Week? More Like “Syllabyss” Week
Welcoming back a fresh semester with open arms, who isn’t excited to kick off the first week with the standard course guidelines and the limited…
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Channeling Your Academic Alter-Ego
With a new semester pending, it can be daunting to handle the balance of work, class and social life as a Penn State student. Surprisingly,…
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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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Penn State and other schools to benefit from tuition freeze
The third time is the charm, after months of fighting, the PA State House achieved its goal of implementing a tuition freeze for the 2024-2025…
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