Keeping it Cool
You change your mind like a girl changes clothes, @mothernature. Yes, I am talking about the fluctuating climate we experience here in State College. One…
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Saving the Sea: Stop Using Straws
Banning the use of plastic straws is not just a trending Twitter topic, but a step towards limiting single use plastic that is filling up…
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So You Broke Off A Chunk Of Hair — Now What?
If there’s one thing about myself that I thank the gods for each winter, it’s my naturally blonde hair. In those bitterly cold Penn State…
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Reilly Ebbs: A Campus Hero
For some students, giving back isn’t just a nice thing to do; it’s their purpose. Reilly Ebbs is a Penn State student who goes above…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2018 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Brandon Rothrock
Brandon Rothrock, a senior from Stewartsville, N.J., has a history of going for what he wants, even if it means making major life changes. Right…
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Your Morning Cup of Coffee With a Shot of Kindheartedness
The month of April brings the beginning of so many things in State College: the trees start to blossom, it rains (or snows) almost every…
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5 Good Reads Every Feminist Needs
We’re all familiar with the classic feminist novels like “The Feminine Mystique” and “The Second Sex,” but VALLEY has put together a list of some…
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Rise Up
“Fresh start” is a phrase often used when trying to describe entry to college. When beginning college, you are given the chance to start over…
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Alternative Spring Cleaning
Cleaning out your dorm or apartment can be a freeing experience, but cleansing your life of negativity makes a greater impact. The coming of spring…
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Probiotic Basics
Most often, beauty products target outward appearance—concealer, corrective creams, spot treatments, etc. to cover up imperfections that manifest from factors like diet, stress and environmental…
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The Truth About Peanut Butter
Ah, peanut butter—one of the most well-loved sources of protein. It pairs well with jelly for a quick sandwich on the go, or better yet,…
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Going Phone-Free During Class
Most college students can agree that our phones are crucial to our everyday lives. Whether we’re checking social media, texting our friends or listening to…
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Finish What You Started
Remember those New Year’s Resolutions you made so, so long ago? Or the cookbook you bought because you swore you would learn how to make…
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Little Ways To Make People Smile
Here at State College, when every student is running to catch the blue loop, quickly eating meals to make time to study or cramming at…
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Having To Admit You Made A Mistake
“I did terrible on the last exam, but it was only because it’s an 8 a.m. I mean, does the professor honestly expect us to…
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New Year, Same Me
We are a few weeks into 2018 and VALLEY wants to find out how your New Year’s resolutions are holding up or better yet, did…
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Spring 2018 Speakers Series
Penn State students don’t have to wait until graduation to witness a powerful speech from an esteemed professional. With every new semester comes a new…
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Peppermint Oil: The Most Essential Oil
Remember in grade school when you’d go to the nurse feeling sick and all you wanted to do was lay down? Instead, he or she…
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VALLEY Asked Penn State What They’re Grateful For This Season
VALLEY asked Penn State what they’re grateful for this holiday season, and the responses just might urge you to be a little more grateful today.
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Meet Valley’s Fall 2017 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Diana Villagomez
“I’ve always been taught that whether it is a high-end or a low-end job, you always have to try your best. The work ethic my parents taught us was to never take anything for granted and if you want something, you have to work for it and be independent.”
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