The Bible Has Spoken; Boyfriends Are Embarrassing
Well, potentially. A few weeks ago, Vogue put out an article that debates whether or not having a boyfriend is embarrassing. Writer Chanté Joseph broke…
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Meet VALLEY’s Spring 2025 Self-Improvement Section Opener: Bridie Lawall
44 to 60 cases are reported annually. This is the number of people affected by the rare congenital disorder, Peter’s Anomaly. Bridie Lawall is one…
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Be A Benny Blanco in a World of Andrew Tates
The percentage of men in the entire world is roughly 50.4% according to google analytics. Out of that 50.4% it is safe to say that…
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30 Days of Change
As the first week of April comes to a close, it is important to take a look at some of your daily habits. Do you…
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The Phone Doesn’t Have To Work Both Ways
There’s that sinking feeling of being unwanted by a friend—like a fleeting fling that’s lost its spark. You find yourself sitting, phone in hand, waiting…
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Driving Me Crazy
It’s easy to feel like the borough just isn’t big enough for you and all of your past lovers or failed relationship attempts. Seriously, how…
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I Met My Younger Self for Coffee
I met my younger self for coffee the other day. She ordered a chocolate milkshake with extra whipped cream. I got an iced latte. She…
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A Mustard and Pickle Day
You’re probably thinking, what in the world is a mustard and pickle day? I had the same thought my first day of student teaching. How…
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Senior Spring: A Semester of Spontaneity and Solitude
It can be rough out here for us seniors. We’re supposed to be having the time of our lives, soaking in our last few months…
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A Book Guide For The Movie Lover
The new year brings new hobbies and based on the fact that you clicked on this article, reading more was at the top of your…
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Dying Your Hair is Therapy
It’s safe to assume that for all of us, we have had at least one traumatic event happen to us unexpectedly. And when we are…
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Twenty (not quite) One
The four years you spend in college are no doubt the best years of your life, but what no one talks about is the awkward…
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Our Right of Passage As Women
Everyone is familiar with the excuse that anytime a woman does something wrong they respond with “I’m just a girl.” This has enraged men to…
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The Science Behind Retail Therapy
You heard us right. It turns out those little shopping trips to Target and T.J. Maxx have science to back them up — and have…
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Is It Sweet & Endearing, Or Is It an Ick?
Cracking down beyond the surface level with a situationship or on a first date is one of the most fulfilling yet dreary stages of a…
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The 5 Stages of Grief in a College Breakup
The classic five stages of grief are as follows: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. A breakup tends to follow these stages since the loss…
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Now That We Don’t Talk
After a breakup with a significant other, we tend to reminisce on the details we will miss most. Rereading text messages. Taking a trip through…
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Choosing Compassion
Have you ever held a grudge so long you can’t even remember how it started? Or found yourself disliking someone for something they said or…
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If You Can Only Have Two
A well-known theory states a student can only truly acquire two out of three things: a good social life, a good sleep schedule or good…
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And When I’m Back in Chicago, I Feel It
As we age, we begin to reflect on past versions of ourselves. People don’t realize how much they have changed until they take a moment…
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