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Show culture Break out of your breakouts 11.02.2009 L l ERICA LeMASTER Culture writer It's that time again - halfway through the semester and it's time for midterms, or for those with block classes, finals, But through this testing season, you can control your stress and the skin problems it causes. Break into good study habits and break out of your breakouts. There are many quick and affordable ways to relieve stress and help with the number of little bumps that seem to take over your face around the same time that profound school-related anxiety takes over your mind. Here are a few tips and suggestions to help your face stay (or become) nice and clean. Start using good study habits as soon as possible. The sooner and more often you study, the more ensured you are to have a good grasp of the material. The better understanding you have, the more confident and less stressed you will become. Less stress equaJs fewer breakouts. Sometimes, however, the oncoming stress is inevitable and your skin is at stake. To avoid problems with your skin, wash your face no less than twice a day, especially immediately after exercise or direct exposure to dirt. If and when you feel pimples coming, try not to touch your face. If and when you do get pimples, it is not advisable to pop them, especially when there is no visible fluid or the pimple is caused by acne. Popping a pimple can cause infection, spreading of bacteria and even permanent scarring. Instead, use toothpaste as a cheap and easy way to resolve the issue. Dab spots on the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes. Late at night before bed is a great time and you can even let it dry and sleep with it on all night. If it is a pustule pimple (whitehead) that has come to a complete head, this is the only time you should consider popping it. Gently pop and drain until it is free of pus (do not drain until it is bleeding) and then spread the skin out all the way around the area and rinse with soap and water, followed by rubbing alcohol. Remember that you are in control of you. It may not seem like you are in control of your body and - more specifically your skin - but you can and you should be. Need help for Christmas? Fill out a Sub-for Santa application in LC205 before Nov. 9th An\ t|ucillotu. call UVU VOI.l!NTKKR& Sl^KVICK-LKAKNINC CENTER Show some love for your school 1 L1NDSEYLINGE Culture editor As a part of Homecoming Week, students, faculty and staff with a creative bent are invited to submit an entry into the "Why do U <3 UVU?" creative contest. Any sort of entry, ranging from dances to slideshows, are welcomed, as long as they contain some reference to an aspect of UVU, "This is a fun and unique activity because it is a creative talent contest with no limitations," says Sarah Standing, the student activities intern with UVUSA. She explained that the contest is being held to "give students [andl faculty an opportunity to share and express UVLTs unique qualities through their creative talent." Any form of creative expression, including art, poetry, essays, performance. photography, videos, or anything else that comes to mind. Entry packets are available in SCI05 and are due on Nov. 6. During Wolverine Wednesday on Nov .11, the entries will be displayed and the winners announced. There are cash awards for student winners (up to $150 for first place) and the faculty/staff division is rewarded with bookstore gift certificates. WHAT IS THE VIEW FROM YOUR 0 CE? s? - ' - ; ' ^»-*/•"*** -\f*'r \~''-~*- UVU U T A H V A L L E Y UVU AVIATION SCIENCE SCIENCE U N I V E R S Limited Space Available! (801) BB3 7830 or W 1 888 301 71*2 | www.FlyUVU.com UVU BOOKSTORE TOLL FREE (866)507-5253 www.uvu.edu/bookstore What are you Thankful For? Come into the bookstore for more details Thankful for being alive am thankful for land of Freedom Thankful for a Job Thankful for Family |