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Food & Drink

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Four beers you definitely need to try (and where to find them) HERBERT ORELLANA

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chool, work, friends and bae, student life sure is stressful.

Being a student can be a very demanding and difficult experience. Doing homework, studying for tests, even finding parking every morning can all be very tedious. Although there are many healthy ways to cope with stress, drinking is not one of them. Nonetheless, if you still like to indulge yourself with a cold one, here is a list of four delicious and unique beers that will sure help you relax after turning in that 10-page paper.

In order to elaborate this list, I gave myself the tough task of visiting different breweries around Northridge, making sure that each location was close enough to visit from the CSUN campus.

The list includes the type of beer, a little information about it, a short description, and the website and location of the brewery where you can find it. (You’re welcome.)

1. “Q-cumber Pale-Michelada”

Served at San Fernando Brewing Company, this delicious pale ale has a hint of cucumber which is not overpowering to the palate. A pale ale is a middle ground beer between easy drinking pilsners and the more hoppy/bitter IPAs. This beer can also be served as a Michelada; by adding tomato juice, lime, and chili, this beer will taste like if it was served to you by a “paletero man” in LA. San Fernando Brewing Company, 425 Park Ave. San Fernando, CA 91340 www.sanfernandobrewingcompany.com

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3. “Jenny’s Chickens Saison”

Welcome back to beer 101. A saison is a type of beer originally from Belgium. They were brewed in the last months of winter and stored to be served in summer to farm workers (they are also called “farmhouse ales,” hence the chicken reference). Served at MacLeod Brewing Co., this saison is a unique beer because of its peppery, limey taste, that makes it a perfect refreshing choice after a hot day on campus.

MacLeod Brewing Co. 14741 Calvert Street Van Nuys, CA 91411 www.macleodale.com

4.”Confuzzled Sour”

Brewed and served at “Hand Brewed Beer,” this beer tastes like a morning coffee without the caffeine kick.

A stout is a style of beer which is mostly dark; they resemble chocolate coffee-like flavors and are considered to be a dessert-like drink, nonetheless this Chai Stout sure has everything to be a main dish.

This fruity sour ale is made with pineapple, mango and guava which are re-fermented in French oak barrels. Now this style of beer is the result of high acidity caused by extended fermentation, they are not very common. We are truly lucky to have Cellador Ales be less than 15 minutes away from campus, and if you haven’t yet, you should make a trip and taste their beer. Also, their tasting room is beautiful and has many entertaining things to do.

Hand Brewed Beer 9771 Variel Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.handbrewedbeer.com

Cellador Ales 6745 Schoenborn Street North Hills, CA 91343 www.celladorales.com

2.”Chatsworth Chai Stout”

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BEST BAR:

WINNER Yard House  9301 Tampa Avenue Northridge, CA 91324 www.yardhouse.com FAVORITES The Pub at CSUN University Student Union www.csun.edu/tuc/pubsports-grill The Rabbit Hole 22105 Roscoe Blvd.

Canoga Park, CA 91304

BEST BOBA:

WINNER Bon Bon Tea House  9663 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 FAVORITES Boba My Tea 18429 Nordhoff St Northridge, CA 91325 Bounce Boba Loft 9545 Reseda Blvd #17 Northridge, CA 91324

BEST BURGER:

WINNER In-N-Out  9858 Balboa Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91325 www.in-n-out.com FAVORITES The Habit 9215 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.habitburger. com Jack In The Box 9433 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.jackinthebox.com

BEST COFFEE SHOP: WINNER Starbucks  9420 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.starbucks.com FAVORITES Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf 18705 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 91324 www.coffeebean.com Freudian Sip Various Campus Locations www.freudiansip.com

Woodland Hills, CA 91367 www.pizzacookery.com

BEST ITALIAN:

WINNER Olive Garden  19724 Nordhoff Place Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.olivegarden.com

BEST FOOD TRUCK:

FAVORITES Maria’s Italian Kitchen 9161 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324

FAVORITES Grilled Cheese Truck

Presto Pasta 17923 Chatsworth St. 34A Chatsworth, CA 91344 www.prestopasta.com

WINNER Kogi BBQ  www.kogibbq.com

www.thegrilledcheesetruck.com

Jogasaki Sushi Burrito www.jogasakiburrito.com

BEST DATE DINING: WINNER Yard House  9301 Tampa Avenue Northridge, CA 91324 www.yardhouse.com

FAVORITES Joe’s Café 17815 Chatsworth St. Chatsworth, CA 91344 www.joescafegh.com Orange Grove Bistro www.csun.edu/orangegrovebistro

BEST GLUTEN FREE: WINNER PizzaRev  9420 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.pizzarev.com

FAVORITES Fresh Potato Factory 9420 Reseda Blvd #6 Northridge, CA 91324 www.freshpotatofactory.com Pizza Cookery 6209 Topanga Canyon Blvd.

www.mariasitaliankitchen.com

BEST LATE-NIGHT FOOD: WINNER In-N-Out  9858 Balboa Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91325 www.in-n-out.com

FAVORITES Jack In The Box 9433 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.jackinthebox.com Yard House 9301 Tampa Avenue Northridge, CA 91324 www.yardhouse.com

BEST MEXICAN FOOD:

WINNER Salsa & Beer  6740 White Oak Ave. Lake Balboa, CA 91406

www.salsaandbeervannuys.com

FAVORITES Señor Sol 9233 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.senorsolrestaurante.com Chipotle 9205 Reseda Blvd Northridge, CA 91324 www.chipotle.com

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BEST PIZZA:

WINNER PizzaRev  9420 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.pizzarev.com FAVORITES Pieology 9118 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.pieology.com Pizzasaurus Rex 17646 Lassen St # 4 Northridge, CA 91325 www.northridgepizzasaurusrex.com

BEST PHO:

WINNER Pho #999  7255 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91335 FAVORITES Good Pho You 10648 Balboa Blvd.

Granada Hills, CA 91344

Pho So One 7231 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91335

BEST SUSHI:

WINNER Sun Sushi Bar  8920 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.sunsushibar.online

FAVORITES Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt 17840 Chatsworth St. Granada Hills, CA 91344 www.menchies.com Sweet Snow 9420 Reseda Blvd. #7 Northridge, CA 91324 http://sweetsnowcream.com

FAVORITES Sushi Katsu-Ya 9701 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.katsu-yagroup.com/ northridge

BEST THAI FOOD:

Shogun Sushi 10174 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324

FAVORITES Thai Chili House 18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91325 www.thaichilihouse.com

BEST SWEET TREATS: WINNER Yogurtland  9225 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.yogurt-land.com

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WINNER Lum Ka Naad  8910 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.lumkanaad.com

Bangkok Street Food 9545 Reseda Blvd # 14 Northridge, CA 91324 www.bangkokla.com

BEST VEGAN:

WINNER Fresh Potato Factory  9420 Reseda Blvd. #6 Northridge, CA 91324 www.freshpotatofactory.com FAVORITES Chipotle 9205 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.chipotle.com Follow Your Heart 21825 Sherman Way Canoga Park, CA 91303 www.followyourheart.com

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2018 Services

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Beauty on a budget:

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STORY AND PHOTOS BY HELEN BEZIKYAN Foundations can be tricky to get down and to get the perfect match for your skin type. Here are some drugstore and high-end foundation recommendations that cater to different skin types.

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For the dry skin type, it is best to use dewy foundations so that the formula does not cling to dry patches or areas of the face. Always make sure the skin is moisturized before applying foundation to ensure that some of the dryness can be subdued. The Nars All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation for $49 is a great high-end foundation for a dewy look that lasts throughout the day. A drugstore alternative is the Wet n Wild Photo Focus Foundation for $5.99. Both foundations have great coverage and give off a glow from within luminous look. If the glow is too much one can always lightly set the foundation with a powder or use blotting sheets.

2. Matte

For someone with oily or combination skin, matte foundation is the right formula for that skin type. Priming the skin with a mattifying primer will help combat oiliness that can be produced in the T-zone. Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Soft Matte Longwear Foundation for $34 has the right amount of buildable coverage and consistency to achieve a matte look. The Maybelline Fit Me Matte + Poreless Foundation for $7.99 has the same effect while minimizing the look of pores and leaving a natural finish. Both of the foundations have a soft matte finish that takes away from the harsh powdery look. A great tip to add some hydration to the matte look is to set the face with a dewy setting spray.

3. Full Coverage If you have redness or the type of skin that breaks out, then the full coverage finish of the following foundations can assist with that. The Estée Lauder Double Wear Stay-in-Place Makeup for $42 completely covers all imperfections and lasts all day while looking freshly applied. A drugstore dupe that also achieves a similar look is the L’oreal Paris Infallible Total Cover Foundation for $12.99. Neither of the foundations oxidize or cause oiliness of the skin as time passes when wearing it. Both of the foundations have a slightly mattified finish that does not crease or break apart.

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BEST AUTO REPAIR: WINNER AutoZone  8655 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.autozone.com FAVORITES Jiffy Lube 9500 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.jiffylube.com PepBoys 7340 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91335 www.pepboys.com

BEST BARBERSHOP:

WINNER Floyd’s 99  19334 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91324 www.floydsbarbershop.com FAVORITES Angelo’s 9131 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 www.angelosbarbershop.com

Great Clips 18427 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91325 www.greatclips.com

BEST FOOD DELIVERY: WINNER Postmates  www.postmates.com FAVORITES UberEats www.ubereats.com

Sydnee Rose Foot Spa & Nail Salon 9647 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, 91324

BEST SALON:

WINNER Dry Bar  6320 Topanga Canyon Blvd. #1610 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 www.thedrybar.com

GrubHub www.grubhub.com

FAVORITE SuperCuts 18703 Devonshire St. Northridge, CA 91324 www.supercuts.com

BEST MANIPEDI:

BEST TATTOO SHOP:

WINNER Elegance Nails  8513 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, 91324

FAVORITES Ciel Nail Spa 18329 Nordhoff St. Northridge, CA 91325 www.cielnailspa.com

WINNER MD Tattoo Studio  9545 Reseda Blvd. #2 Northridge, CA 91324 www.mdtattoostudio.com

FAVORITES Kathouse 8707 Lindley Ave. Northridge, CA 91325 www.kathouseinctattoo.com

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Nathan’s 7222 Topanga Cyn Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91303 www.nathanstattoos.com

BEST VAPE SHOP: WINNERS (TIE) Cloudz  17646 Lassen St. #6 Northridge, CA 91325

Purple Haze  8678 Lindley Ave. Northridge, CA 91325 http://shoppurplehaze.com/shop FAVORITES Hotbox Smoke Shop 9514 Reseda Blvd. #7 Northridge, CA 91324 SoCal Vape Lounge 8452 Reseda Blvd.

Northridge, CA 91324 The Vapor Spot 8851 Tampa Ave. #106 Northridge, CA 91324 www.thevaporspot.com

When is it time for a car tune-up?

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f your car is making a weird noise don’t be alarmed, it’s probably just because your music is off.

There are multiple signs to tell you when it’s time to get your annual checkup or any other issues with your vehicle. If your car is creating a noise such as a grinding or squealing, you should come to a complete stop to see what the problem is. Take note of how often the sound occurs and if it changes. This may be a sign of a brake problem.

“My car all of a sudden stopped and that’s when the dashboard light came on," says Olivia Cordova. "I turned it off to make sure it was fully shutdown before I turned it on again. That’s when I knew it was time for a wheel alignment.”

There are many signs to know when your car should see a mechanic. Sometimes when pulling out of the driveway, if you see that your car is leaking green liquid, it’s oil coming from the engine. If the oil hasn’t been changed in about 10,000 miles and is black and leaves a slickness on your fingers, that means there is an oil leak, and you should immediately get an oil change.

Oil changes are fast and relatively cheap.

There are different types of leaks such as

transmission fluid, power-steering fluid, brake fluid, and more.

If an icon doesn’t light up on your dashboard then you are good to go. Just keep tabs on important numbers like the mileage on your car, oil levels and gasoline. Cars are very powerful machines that are meant to perform if they are kept in good condition.

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2018

Entertainment

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BEST MOVIE THEATER:

WINNER Pacific Northridge Fashion Center 10  9400 Shirley Ave. Northridge, CA 91324 www.pacifictheatres.com FAVORITES Pacific Winnetka 21 9201 Winnetka Ave. Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.pacifictheatres.com Regency Theatres Granada Hills 16830 Devonshire St. Chatsworth, CA 91344 www.regencymovies.com

BEST APP FOR STREAMING VIDEO: WINNER Youtube 

BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL: WINNER Coachella  www.coachella.com

FAVORITES EDC www.electricdaisycarnival.com Stagecoach www.stagecoachfestival.com

BEST APP FOR STREAMING MUSIC: WINNER Spotify 

BEST NIGHT CLUB

WINNER Avalon  1735 Vine St. Los Angeles, CA 91028 www.avalonhollywood.com FAVORITES Rage 8911 Santa Monica Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 91069 www.theragenightclub.com Belasco 1050 S. Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 91015 http://belascous.com

FAVORITES Apple Music Pandora

FAVORITES Hulu Netflix BEN O BRO / UNSPLASH

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Top 5 ways to destress before studying Student Recreation Center’s gym: According to an article in the Huffington Post, willpower is like a muscle: the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.

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Oasis Wellness Center Nap Pod: According to a Harvard health blog, a quick nap may boost learning, memory, and creative problem solving.

Oasis Wellness Center Meditation class: According to an article in Psychology Today, meditation is linked to altering mental focus and keep the mind from wondering.

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Freudian Sip’s coffee: According to a John Hopkins University Study, coffee can help boost your long term memory.

Learning Resources Center: Scheduling a visit with a tutor helps you polish your knowledge on the subject.

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BEST CAMPUS DINING: WINNER Arbor Grill 

FAVORITES Student Veteran Organization American Marketing Association

BEST PLACE TO PRINT ON CAMPUS: WINNER USU Computer Lab 

FAVORITES Matador Bookstore Complex Sierra Center Marketplace

BEST DORM BUILDING: WINNER Building 7 

FAVORITE Oviatt Library

BEST CAMPUS EVENT:

FAVORITES Building 17 Building 16

BEST SORORITY:

WINNER Big Show 

FAVORITES Matador Nights Big Lecture

BEST CSUN ATHLETIC TEAM: WINNER Women’s Basketball  FAVORITES Men’s Baseball Men’s Soccer

BEST CSUN CLUB:

WINNER Health Admin. Student Association 

BEST OF CSUN 2018 STAFF Advertising Jacqueline Altamirano Addie Ehlenberger Kelly Salvador Marketing Andrea Araiza Bello Betsie Garcia Copy Editor Daniela Barhanna Print & Web Design Frank Addelia Agustin Garcia Bradley Iverson Yenifer Rodriguez Lisset Sánchez

BEST FRATERNITY: WINNER Zeta Beta Tau 

FAVORITES Sigma Phi Epsilon Omega Phi

BEST PARKING SPOT: WINNER B3 

WINNER Phi Mu 

FAVORITES Alpha Xi Delta Delta Delta Delta

BEST STUDY SPOT:

WINNER Oviatt Library  FAVORITES Oasis Center USU ECC

FAVORITES G3 B1

CONGRATULATIONS HANNAH BERMUDEZ! Hannah won a $100 voucher for Outdoor Adventures!

Thank you to everyone who participated in voting, and a special thanks to our sponsor Outdoor Adventures.

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On Campus Dining

Great Food. Countless Options.

Quality and Convenience.

Where Matadors Eat