Christmas Movies Older Than Us that Never Get Old
Very few films can withstand the test of time and continue to entertain audiences for decades to come—and Christmas movies are no exception. Isn’t funny…
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Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide
Just because a gift is small doesn’t mean it can’t be amazing! Some of the best gifts, in fact, are “stocking stuffers.” If you’ve been…
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Card Making for Your Life
In the age of smartphones, text messages, social media, gifs, Zoom and instantaneous communication, there is something unexpected and special about receiving a card in…
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VALLEY Tries It: Battle of the PSL’s
Fall simply wouldn’t be the same without pumpkin spice lattes (PSL). These prized beverages seem to be the center of attention this time of year…
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Out of the Ordinary Thanksgiving Recipes to Try this Year
It feels like just yesterday we were all quarantined at home in April and yet somehow—maybe to the delight of many of us—the end of…
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What the F*ck is a Buckeye?
Penn Staters, the most anticipated football game of the season is just around the corner: the annual Penn State-Ohio State football game. Two of the…
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Self-Care According to Your Enneagram Personality Type
How do you practice self-care? While there are many ways to de-stress, some options may work better for one person than another and it may…
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Quiet Minds: Strategies for Bedtime Wind Down
It’s 2:47 a.m. After a long day at Zoom University, you’ve shut down your laptop and put away all your homework. You completed your nightly…
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Cardboard Cutouts to Replace Fans
Football is back in Happy Valley, but Beaver Stadium won’t be full of its typical 110,000 rowdy fans. Instead, spectators now have the option of…
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The Best Guided Journals for Reflection
Too much stress can have an immense impact on your body’s mental, emotional and physical health. When stress builds up, your overall health can decline,…
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VALLEY’s Reminder to Get Your Flu Shot This Year
An annual flu vaccine is the best precaution you can take to protect yourself, your roommates and Penn State from the influenza virus. However, this…
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“Deskercises” to Perform Between Zoom Classes
With most classes being on Zoom this semester, students are sitting at their desks more than ever before. Without walking from class to class, bodies…
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Dorm Room Friendly Breakfast Ideas
Sometimes there is just not enough time in the morning to venture to the nearest dining hall or make the much-anticipated journey through the HUB…
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Black-Owned Clothing Brands to Support Now and Forever
There is still a long road ahead and much work to be done in the fight for justice and equality for Black Americans. As a…
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Keep Your Hopes High With “Some Good News”
Day to day, we are often bombarded with statistics, press conferences and opinion pieces about the current state of the society whenever we turn on…
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Clear Space, Clear Mind: Keeping Your Online Class Workspace Clean
The phrase ‘a clear space is a clear mind’ has been around for a long time, but it seems to be even more true now….
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Stir Up Your Routine Recipes: 3 Food Blogs You Should Be Following
By now, you’ve definitely heard a lot about social distancing and why it’s necessary. When you have a break from your third Zoom class of…
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NEW TO NETFLIX: I Am Not Okay With This
A new show hit Netflix this March, and VALLEY is so okay with it! The makers of “Stranger Things” and “The End of the F***ing…
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THON Through the Committee Member’s Eyes
In preparation for THON, over 15,000 students volunteer each year to help make sure the event runs smoothly. With so many committees to join, there’s…
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Melt Away With DIY Shower Bombs
If you love relaxing in a bath filled with the colors and aromas of your favorite bath bomb, but have no access to a tub…
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