BDE: Big Diploma Energy
Talk nerdy to me. Every day we roll out of bed seeking knowledge, but we can’t do it without the complaining, agonizing and overall headache of…
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Finding Social-Academic Balance
For college students, especially those at big universities such as Penn State, it seems like the weekend was made for one thing: going out. Especially…
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Fight Back The Laziness
College is such an exciting time in your life. You are having an amazing time making new friends and approaching new opportunities. Life starts to…
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Reintroducing the Headband
How is anyone to “get the job done” with their hair down and in their face? Between hair getting stuck in your lip gloss after…
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A Love Letter to the Pattee and Paterno Library
Dear Pattee and Paterno Library, You have stood in the same place for 80 years, withstanding the test of time. Housing the future and the…
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The Brazil Nut Buzz
As the medical field advances and more health research is leading us to understand root causes over band-aid fixes, the influence of a healthy diet…
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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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The Plight of Procrastination
The scenario is all too familiar: a professor gives you an assignment with a couple of weeks until the due date, then you find yourself…
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How to Prepare for Finals Season
As the semester winds down and comes to a close, the next few weeks are bound to be full of bittersweet goodbyes, last minute packing…
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Being Nicer to Yourself After a Bad Grade
Midterm season is in full swing, and it can get incredibly stressful in the weeks between spring break and finals. It’s important to remind yourself…
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Achieve Your Goals On Campus
Navigating the life of independence at Penn State can be hard, especially if you’re a freshman or just new to campus. While many find it…
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Finals Week is Coming…
With finals week quickly approaching, studying season is in full swing here at Penn State. VALLEY spoke with students from various years and majors to…
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Penn State’s Declassified Burnout Survival Guide
We’ve all experienced college burnout, especially post-midterms. For students, college burnout feels like an endless cycle of exhaustion and stress. To help college students cope…
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5 Productivity Applications You Need To Try
With midterms right around the corner, it is essential that all college students manage productivity and stress levels. There’s nothing like a good study session…
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Study in Style: The Best Study Spots Around Campus
It has been a while since students have been able to fully take advantage of study spaces around the Penn State campus. VALLEY is here…
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Does Coffee Help With Productivity? Let’s Debate
Imagine a college student. What are they doing? Studying at the library, getting ready for a football game or waiting in line at Starbucks. What…
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The Best Study Spots for Spring
The sun is out; the flowers are blooming; it finally doesn’t feel like a polar vortex whenever you step outside. Spring is arriving in State…
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5 Study Strategies to Help You Ace Your Midterms
Bitter cold temperatures, gray overcast skies and the pain of realizing spring break is no longer here to save anyone (R.I.P); March in State College…
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The Rise of Lo-Fi Study Music
Many students argue over what music is perfect to listen to when doing work. Something that won’t distract you, but can fill up the empty…
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QuaranTUNES: Chill Beats for Studying at Home
Focusing at home can be super tough…Here’s a playlist to keep you in the zone while quarantine has you down. Here’s some study tips to…
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