Back-to-school skin care guide

“Avalon” - DPR Ian

No matter what your commute to campus may be, everyone can use the help of some feel-good tunes to rejuvenate their spirit for the start of the semester. Here are ten songs perfect for any mood you may feel on your first day of classes.

“_WORLD” - SEVENTEEN

Kicking off the playlist is the best summer song from Seventeen’s repackaged album “Sector 17,” released mid-July. This track is the perfect song to blast early in the morning, whether on your drive to campus, while you get ready or at any time as the day drags on. It’s a funky, dreamy tune that will surely have you singing at the top of your lungs.

“Welcome to Japan” - The Strokes

You can’t go wrong adding at least one song from The Strokes to your playlist. This song is catchy enough with an addicting bass line that sounds best blasting at full volume through your car speakers. If the first day of school is dreadful, this song will lift your spirits.

DPR Ian recently released his debut studio album in July, and it’s full of tracks fitting for any and every mood. The song “Avalon” sounds amazing during an early drive to campus when you’re not quite fully awake yet. However, the stunning vocals followed by a dreamy synth will wake you up into an even better daydream.

“Satellite” - Harry Styles

Easily one of the best songs off of Harry Styles’ third album, “Satellite” will give you the boost of serotonin that you may be lacking at the beginning, middle or even end of the semester. The song has a nostalgic vibe with an even more beautiful drum break that leaves you feeling like you’ve ascended into another dimension.

“Disco” - Surf Curse

This banger is the ideal indie rock anthem to headbang to on your way to campus. It’s guaranteed to bring up your spirit on those rough first few mornings. Listen to it on your commute or as you’re eating breakfast, but makesurenottoheadbangtooviciously — because you wouldn’t want to miss that first day of classes.

“Fever” - Inner Wave

“Fever” is a groovy yet laid-back song for those looking to just get through the day. It delivers Inner Wave’s staple psych-pop vibe, fitting for anyone who isn’t into an overly

“Bad Decisions” - Benny Blanco (with BTS & Snoop Dogg) Get ready to travel back to 2010 with this 2022 banger — because Benny Blancoknowshowtoproduceaperfect feel-goodsong.Foranyonelackingthat inchofconfidence,thistuneisidealfor listening to as you’re getting ready to conquer your first day.

“Saigon” - Luke Hemmings

“Saigon” is the perfect balance for anyone looking for a more mellow mood for the beginning of the semester. Luke Hemmings delivers a gorgeous, melodic track that will have you chasing a more relaxing kickstart to your day. It’s a perfect song to listen to through your headphones in between your walk to classes.

“This Must be the Place (Naive Melody)” - Talking Heads

Sometimes, all you need to do is romanticize your days on campus. This older but timeless track by Talking Heads will help alleviate those firstday jitters so you can live your best main-character moment. Listen to it on the bus or on your way to your next class for the ideal satisfaction.

“Space Song” - Beach House

The least upbeat song from this list willstillprepare youtoface the fallsemester. This song is best to listen to on that groggy morning when all you can thinkaboutisgoingbacktosleeporafter a stressful first day of back-to-back

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With classes back in session, you may start feeling slightly stressed out, which can lead to a breakout, especially if you don’t have a skincare routine. Maintaining a skincare routine is beneficial for students so they can take care of themselves. You can start your skincare routine with these five simple steps.

Step one - Cleanse

The first step to starting your skincare routine is to cleanse your skin. It is important to pick a cleanser that matches your skin type. Good Molecule’s Clarify & Cleanse bar prevents blemishes and is suitable for all skin types. If you wear makeup, it’s best to use a cleansing balm to completely wipe off all the makeup and dirt on your skin. Cleansing balms like JunoSkin Clean 10 and Versed Skin day dissolve are great for all types, especially sensitive skin, and they are easy to use because they don’t require water. If you are in a rush in the morning instead of using a traditional cleanser use micellar water to cleanse your face. If you have dry or sensitive skin, avoid cleansing twice a day because it can strip your skin from its natural oils and irritate your skin.

Step two - Toner

It’s best to use a toner after you cleanse your skin because it helps restore your skin’s balance and hydration after cleansing. If you want to use a natural toner that does not contain any harsh chemicals, use rose water. Heritage Store Rosewater spray is a great natural toner. There are many benefits to using rose water as a toner, such as soothing your skin and minimizing signs of aging. You can directly spray rose water on your face or pat it into your face with clean hands.

Step three - Serum

Serums like Vitamin C, E and hyaluronic acid are best to use in the morning after cleansing and toning your skin. Vitamin C serums help reduce redness and promote collagen. Vitamin E is beneficial to include in your skincare routine because it prevents signs of aging and hyperpigmentation. Hyaluronic acid increases skin elasticity, which typically degrades due to aging. After using hyaluronic acid, be sure to moisturize your skin and use sunscreen. At night, use a retinol serum. Retinol serums help clear acne, prevent aging and help even skin tone.

Step four - Moisturize

All skin types need to moisturize. If you have dry skin, use First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Face moisturizer. This moisturizer contains shea butter, colloidal oatmeal and avocado oil that will leave your skin feeling smooth. For sensitive skin, use Honest’s Daily calm lightweight moisturizer which hydrates and strengthens the skin barrier. It’s best to use a gel-based moisturizer, like Trader Joe’s Ultra Hydrating Gel Moisturizer, if you have oily skin.

Step five - Sunscreen

Out of all the steps in your skincare routine, wearing sunscreen is the most vital step. Sunscreen protects your skin from the UV rays from the sun, which can cause sunburns and skin cancer. Not wearing sunscreen can lead to sun spots and aging.

Try to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 for full protection. Supergoop’s Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40 uses clean chemicals and gives a natural finish. For darker complexions, use any type of Black Girl sunscreen to avoid a white cast. This sunscreen dries clear and moisturizes your skin. If you wear makeup, try using a primer that has SPF in it or use a tinted sunscreen.

Titans remain winless after draw against New Mexico State

Men’s soccer returns to the field this season aiming to return to competitive relevance within the Big West Conference.

The Titans’ ambitions will consist of developing on the field by playing against formidable opponents, including a busy nonconference schedule to begintheseason,whilebuildingacompetitiveculturearoundtheprogram.

“We will be tested early and often as we play many teams that were in the NCAA Tournament last season. We embrace the opportunity to face good teams with the goal to develop as a group,buildagreatcultureandexecute as a team. The team has been working hard this year in preparation for the season,” ninth-year CSUF head coach George Kuntz said in a statement last month.

The Titans will open the season against UC Berkeley on Aug. 25 at Titan Stadium. The Golden Bears defeated CSUF’s fellow Big West Conference members UC Riverside and Cal State Bakersfield in preseason exhibitions earlier this month, 4-0 and 1-0, respectively.

CSUF will face two opponents who qualified for last season’s NCAA tournament during nonconference play when they visit No.22 ranked Santa Clara University on Sept. 2 and No. 23 rankedUCLAonSept.24.

The Titans hosted the Broncos last season, who were coincidentally ranked No. 22 at the time they visited Fullerton, where the two teams settled for a 1-1 draw after two overtime periods.TheBroncoswentontofinishwith a 12-2-4 record after a loss in the second round of the NCAA tournament to theUniversityofKentucky,2-0.

This matchup will be another big early-season test for the Titans, especially considering the Broncos did not lose any of their nine home games last season and have not lost a home