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A series of unfortunate events

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“Have you ever had something horrible happen to you over spring break?”

Michael Pyle, senior in marketing and management

A. “Well we were on our way to Panama City, Fla., last year for spring break, and in the middle of the night while I was sleeping, I was awakened by a semi-truck pulling into our lane, which caused the driver to shift over to the median. We got a flat tire, and we ended up having to sleep in the Wal-Mart parking lot until 7 a.m. until they opened their auto shop. So we had to sleep for like five hours, and we tried to Pyle sleep on inflatable beds in Wal-Mart, but Senior we got kicked out of those pretty quick.

And even though we were there for five hours waiting, we were still third in line which kind of pissed us off ‘cause everyone was drinking 25-cent margaritas in Panama City, and we were still four hours away because of our flat tire.”

Megan Travelstead, junior in English literature

A. “Back when I was 14, my parents wanted to take us all out to San Francisco and some parts of California, wanting to see Carmel, and we took our spring vacation.

When we got there, we had checked the weather and it was supposed to be nice, but during the entire time we were there it didn’t get up to about 40 degrees [Fahrenheit] and we had all this summer stuff.

We thought it was going to be nice, hanging out at the ocean, but we had to go buy jackets, sweatshirts and mittens, and we were pretty cold the entire time.”

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T.J. Abogado, junior in industrial engineering

A. “So it was last year when we were trying to go to South Padre in Texas, and it was late at night. We were following the navigation system to take us the shortest route, and we end up in the middle of nowhere, so we were kind of scared ‘cause we woke up in the middle of a field, and we were like, ‘What the heck?

Where’s the highway at?’ We were really confused, and it took us to a dirt road and it was kind of scary ... but we ended up hitting the highway.”

Mandy Tadros, junior in industrial engineering

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Cody Ziegler, 2007 graduate in family studies and human services

A. “I was in South Padre Island, and I was with a large group of people at a party on the beach, and I drank too much and passed out on the beach. I remember getting hit in the head by someone I don’t know and never saw, and when I woke up, everyone on the beach was gone. So it was like a dream, only I know it happened. And that night we were supposed to go home to ManZiegler hattan, and we decided we were going graduate to stay for another night, but our hotel room was taken so we ended up sleeping in our car. I had a terrible headache, and it was really humid outside, so we had to sleep with the windows down, and the seagulls in South Padre Island are terrible. They were extremely loud very early in the morning.

I didn’t get any sleep.”

A. “So my senior year of high school over spring break, I went to bed like I usually do at night, and at two in the morning I woke up with this really bad pain in my stomach ... I was in lots of pain so I just laid on the floor ... and my parents thought it was the stomach flu, so I stayed home and took flu medicine for three days, but it kept getting worse. I went to the doctor, and I had a Tadros high white blood cell count. They told Junior me my appendix had ruptured, and so I had been at home for four days when my appendix had ruptured. I could have died, but I didn’t know that at the time, so that’s good that I didn’t freak out ... but I was in the hospital for a week.”

Paul Payton, junior in computer science

A. “Well, over my spring break a few years ago, I had to get my wisdom teeth taken out, and that was pretty bad because I ended up having to be in bed almost my entire spring break instead of being out and enjoying it with my friends.”

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Travel agencies offer various vacation types

By Tiffany Roney

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Mentioning spring break to a college student brings several things to mind — long road trips, the beach and no responsiblities, just to name a few.

However, for one group of KState students, this year’s spring break plans are a little different.

Ecumenical Campus Ministries, a religious group on campus, is sponsoring a mission trip to San Antonio for students interested in donating their time to a worthy cause.

Jason Orr, senior in chemical engineering and one of the event’s coordinators, said the group would be helping homeless people, working on a playground, doing some construction and painting and possibly working at a daycare center and nursing home.

“There’s so much potential for work, pretty much anywhere you go,” Orr said. “We’ll be constantly receiving offers for work while we’re there.”

Students participating in the trip, which is called “Alternative Spring Break,” will leave Manhattan on March 14. Volunteers will be staying for a week at the Inman Christian Center, a United Way facility located a few miles from downtown San Antonio. Orr said that ECM is still accepting volunteers for the seven-day trip.

“We’ll come back to Kansas on March 21,” he said. “We already

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In April 2008, many K-State students gave up their free time to work in Greensburg, Kan., after the town was devastated by a tornado. have a few students planning on going, but everyone is still welcome to join.”

While the main purpose of the trip is to participate in mission work, there are also recreational activities planned for volunteers, including a dinner theater and a trip to the San Antonio Zoo. Orr said the trip is a good way for students to enjoy their break at a relatively low cost.

“It’s a rather inexpensive trip,” he said. “We’ve budgeted for $100 per student, which is great compared to some other groups. In ac-

tuality, depending on how many students go, it could end up being cheaper than that.”

Students interested in going are encouraged to check out the event’s Facebook.com group, titled “Spring Break Mission Trip — San Antonio.”

General information about the trip, including an itinerary, can be found on the page.

Orr invited students who would like to attend the trip to contact him at jmorr@ksu.edu or Genny Benton, lead event coordinator, at genevab@ ksu.edu

Piles of homework grow taller while the thermometer’s mercury rises. This can mean only one thing — spring break is coming.

Students often plan trips on their own, but Mary Gugle, travel consultant for Jade Travel, 315 Poyntz Ave., said there are many advantages to planning vacations through a travel agency.

“We are professionals — this is what we do all the time — so we can find the best rates,” Gugle said. “I don’t know if you’ve ever searched travel on the Internet, but it can be very timeconsuming. We take the time and the confusion out of it for you.”

Worldwide Travel Services, 411 N. 6th St., provides travel guides, maps and links to overseas merchants at www.virtualtravel.info.

“It’s a know-before-you-go kind of thing,” said Jeffrey Pealer, owner and proprietor. “That way, you can go, you can be comfortable, you can have your tools, you have your excursions, you’ve got your maps downloaded. You’ve got to research; you’ve got to. And you’ve got to find the best deal.”

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“The most popular things we do is all-inclusive cruises, tours, a lot of Disney World,” said Sarah Hash, travel agent for AAA. “We set up hotels, car rentals, airfare. We work with so many different venders.”

While Hash spoke of upscale hotels and dining venues, Pealer raved about international adventures and eclectic hostels.

“I’ve traveled to hostels because that’s the way of international travelers, and I like that,” he said. “I like to stay at a hostel because you learn a lot, and it’s a decent price. They’ve got hostels in every part of the world.”

Pealer also recommends a trip to the Virgin Islands.

“The Virgin Islands are great because you don’t need a passport or anything,” Pealer said. “It’s the most laid back place I’ve been, and I’ve been a lot of places.”

Some K-State students will travel far, while others will relax at home. Either way, all will be free from class March 14-22.

“Students who want to take a trip should plan it now, book it now,” Gugle said.

“Though travel is down, every day the prices are going up.

So if they have plans that they want to go somewhere, they should get started.”

Students can still manage to take spring vacation despite small budget

Molly Sanders This is college, and that means bad food, cheap beer and no money. With the economy not doing so well, is a sweet spring break escape still an option? It can be.

Whether you want to venture to another city or another continent, there are ways to ease the pain on pocketbooks.

For a distant destination, the flight is going to be the biggest expense. Web sites like kayak.com and studentuniverse.com search airline sites and can find the best deal available. Some airlines even give student discounts, but spring break does means more people trying to book flights at once.

“All prices tend to go up from around the first of March to the beginning of April,” said Mary Gugle, travel consultant for Jade

Travel in Manhattan. “Everyone knows it’s spring break. Even Europe knows it’s spring break.”

Because of the price increase, the cheapest airline ticket might come from a search engine or maybe directly from the airline. Sometimes airlines run specials to fill flights or promote travel to a certain area.

“I got a ticket to Munich for six hundred dollars,” said Julie Long, junior in advertising. “I looked directly on the U.S. Airways site, and it was the cheapest one I found.”

Long plans to visit a friend studying in Munich, Germany, and save money by skipping out on the hotel costs.

Spring break packages are another way to save money. Several packages are all-inclusive, meaning souvenirs are the only additional cost. Last year, Marci Metcalf, sophomore in elementary education, opted for an all-inclusive trip to Costa Azul, Mexico.

The package included the flight, room and board, meals and excursions.

“We took surfing lessons, saw Aztec and Mayan ruins and took a boat through a swamp region,” Metcalf sad. “At night, there were shows and dances during dinner. It was really a good deal.”

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If a cheap ticket or an all-inclusive deal is not available, Gugle suggested looking for other ways to compensate for the money spent on flying. She said making use of tourist centers can be beneficial in this way.

“A lot of train stations in Europe have tourist offices right in the station,” she said.

“They can be really useful when trying to find hotels and attractions.”

Airports and subway stations are also great places to look for tourist information.

Transportation packages, hostels and buying food at grocery stores will leave more cash for attractions and nightlife.

If the domestic scene is preferred, some of these same money-saving tactics can be applied here on the home front.

Gugle suggested staying outside of a big city to cut costs. For example, if going on a ski trip to Colorado, stay in Denver and drive to the lift. Or stay in New Jersey and make use of the public transportation to get to the heart of NYC. By sacrificing a little convenience, cash can definitely go further.

Road-tripping can also be a great way to spend spring break. Sometimes the trip is just as exciting as the actual destination.

Keeping an open mind, and maybe settling for more intellectual amusement, is

another good way to reap some awesome spring break results. Just going to Kansas City or St. Louis can be fabulous with a little bit of effort.

Do some online searching to find the ins and outs, ups and downs. Gugle said checking out the city’s official Web site can give a good idea about what that city has to offer. Then use tripadvisor.com to read reviews of the hotels and attractions from people who have been there to find out what’s worth seeing.

For any trip, it’s good to set a few limits. Take the overall budget, divide that into a daily amount and try to stick to it. Maybe skip out on the Persian restaurant one day to get into the modern art museum. Then, save the Persian excursion for a day when nothing is planned. By sticking to a budget, there can still be something fun every day without blowing it all at the beginning.

No matter where you end up during spring break, it is important to be open to scrounging. It pays to save. Or it at least makes for a sweet way to have an even sweeter spring break.

Molly Sanders is a sophomore in modern languages and English. Please send comments to edge@spub.ksu.edu.

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Top 10 things to do in Manhattan during week off

By Moira Niebauer Kansas State Collegian

Bummed about not visiting a tropical location for spring break? Don’t worry; while all your friends are dashing off to spend their week sunburned on a beach and getting sand stuck in their bikinis, you get the chance to explore the wonders Manhattan has to offer.

10. Relax

Enjoy your week of no classes by sleeping in, reading a book, watching movies or just doing nothing.

9. Get caught up on homework

Though this might not be the most enjoyable way to spend spring break, it will certainly be beneficial. Maybe you can clean your apartment during your burst of productivity as well.

8. Take a mini road trip

This isn’t technically in Manhattan, but why not venture around the Midwest? Always wanted to see the world’s largest ball of twine? Head to Cawker City, Kan. If you enjoy history, Abilene,

Kan., is home to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, and while you’re there, stop by the world’s largest spur. Manhattan is just a short trip away from the geographic center of the continental United States in Lebanon, Kan. Or if you love music, drive up to Omaha, Neb., for the Ben Folds concert on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17.

7. Watch March Madness

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament begins March 17, so be sure to choose your favorite teams, fill out your bracket beforehand and enjoy a few days of watching basketball.

6. Attend a play

“Grease” is showing during spring break at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Columbian Theatre in Wamego. “The Jurors” is a play about a jury deciding a murder trial, and it will be presented at 7 p.m March 15 at the Manhattan Arts Center.

5. Support the tennis team

The team has its first home conference matches during spring break. The

women play Missouri at 11 a.m. March 21 and Colorado at 11 a.m. March 22.

4. Visit the Beach Art Museum

Aside from its permanent collection, the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art will have an exhibition called “The American Soldier — A Photographic Tribute to Soldiers and Marines.” Located right on campus, the museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and noon to 5 p.m Sunday.

3. Tour Tallgrass Brewery

Visit Manhattan’s local brewery March 21 for a tour. Learn how the beer is brewed and take some home to enjoy later. For more information about the brewery, visit www.tallgrassbeer.com.

2. Support the baseball team

The team will spend its spring break in Manhattan right along with you. The Wildcats face Butler at 3 p.m. March 13, and at noon on March 14 and March 15.

The team will play Texas-San Antonio at 6:30 p.m. March 17 and noon on March

18. Big 12 Conference play begins at 6:30 p.m. March 20 against Oklahoma. The team will play again at 2 p.m. March 21 and at noon March 22. There are plenty of opportunities to put on your purple and cheer on the Cats at Tointon Family Stadium.

1. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Fake Paddy’s Day might be over by spring break, but Aggieville isn’t done celebrating. On March 14, enjoy a Blarney Breakfast at Kite’s Bar and Grill, starting at 7:30 a.m. The cost for adults is $7 in advance, $8 at the door. The restaurant will serve green eggs and ham, fruit, biscuits and more.

There will be a St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 11 a.m in Aggieville. Also, there will be a 2-Mile Fun Walk/Run at 12:30 p.m., and a 10K Road Race at 1:15 p.m.

The awards ceremony for the road race will be held afterward in Triangle Park.

To register for the race, visit www.letsgorun.com/stpatsrace. If after all this you still haven’t celebrated the holiday enough, the real St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17, so head to Aggieville for some green beer.

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Grab some friends and leave Rowan Oak and Faulkner’s grave behind this Halloween weekend in favor of some of Mississippi’s most horrifyingly haunted areas. It’s a great way to spend what many to be a children’s holiday, regardless of whether you believe in ghosts.

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hernando: hernando middle school Many reports of haunted activity surround Hernando Middle School, which is about 60 miles from Oxford. One legend says any time the school is dark and the gymnasium is empty, footsteps can be heard walking on the ceiling. It is also rumored that a music teacher once heard a piano playing in the school but found no one there.

houston: Asbury Cemetery This supposedly haunted cemetery is located about an hour from Oxford. According to the Shadowlands Web site, people have described hearing a low voice talking as well as an “overwhelming, almost gun-wrenching feeling that someone is watching them or something is after them.”

There are also reports of many major automobile accidents occurring due to people speeding away from the cemetery after encountering these feelings of dread.

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tupelo: Barnes crossing mall movie theater Many might already be familiar with the legend of Lola, a resident ghost often seen haunting the movie theater. She is rumored to have been seen in concessions, the arcade room and break room.

However, legend says as many as three other ghosts who especially love horror movies haunt the theater, including a man who haunts the projection room.

jackson: old capitol building This supposed haunt was used as the state capitol until 1903 and is now a public museum. The legend surrounds a legislator who died of a heart attack in his office, slumping from his desk and hitting the floor.

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Some say the ghost of a woman named Mary can be seen in the top floor window of Calloway Hall looking for her lost love.

It’s even been reported that she occasionally visits freshmen girls in the evening and sits on the edge of their beds to cry.

Aside from the legends of a woman who is known to haunt the estate after jumping off of an upstairs balcony, some say Faulkner himself can be seen walking the grounds of his Oxford home.

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This place is rumored to have had ghostly caskets floating down the road on Halloween night. Some even report the presence of being “watched” by someone in the woods along the road..

meridian: merrehope and stucky’s bridge The legend of this antebellum home is that is haunted by two spirits, one being a man who committed suicide in one of the home’s bedrooms, in which his footsteps are still heard today.

The other spirit is of a young lady who apparently started appearing when an antique photo was placed in the house for display. Her ghost can be seen from an upstairs bedroom, often holding a candle.

Another Meridian legend dates back to the 1800s, involving a man named Stucky who let night travelers stay in his house.

Stucky would kill his guests and bury them along a nearby riverbank. When locals found out, Stucky was hanged on the bridge near the river. It’s rumored that a splash can be heard coming from the water late at night where his body supposedly dropped after the rope was cut. Some claim to have seen Stucky’s ghost walking on the bridge or see his ghost “hanging” from it.

The on-campus cemetery is often the center of many Ole Miss ghost stories, namely that if you go to the graveyard late at night and sit atop an unmarked tomb, the ghost of a soldier will appear.

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During a May 1998 investigation of the home, the Ghost Preservation League was able to capture a sequence of photographs showing the manifestation of energy forms near the Confederate burial sight in the back yard of the house, according to the McRaven Tour Home Web site.

Although the apparitions were visible on film, nothing was seen by the naked eye at the time the photos were taken..

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Houston Cougars Coach: Tom Penders (102-61 at UH)

UAB Blazers Coach: Mike Davis (60-39 at UAB)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles Coach: Larry Eustachy (75-80 at Southern Miss)

Central Florida Knights Coach: Kirk Speraw (264-216 at UCF)

Tulane Green Wave Coach: Dave Dickerson (60-62 at Tulane)

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Program on the mend | Memphis has claimed the last four C-USA regular-season and tournament titles, but the Tigers will be hard-pressed to reclaim the championship after losing their top four scorers. Standout coach John Calipari bolted for Kentucky and took some of his top recruits with him.

This squad won’t come close to resembling last year’s team.

Steady progress is evident | The Miners won 23 games in 2008-09 after 19 wins the season before, so Barbee has been doing something right. UTEP is expected to challenge Memphis and Tulsa, but it will have to do so without C-USA all-time leading scorer Stefon Jackson, who graduated. Junior guard Randy Culpepper and forward Arnett Moultrie will be counted on to pick up the slack.

Patience running thin | The Cougars did not reach the NCAA Tournament in either of Penders’ first five seasons, and he likely won’t have too many more opportunities to get them there. Fortunately for Penders, he has four returning starters, led by last season’s C-USA Newcomer of the Year, guard Aubrey Coleman, and guard Kelvin Lewis, who was an All C-USA third-team selection.

A lot of new faces | Davis will have his work cut out for him this season. The Blazers lost seven lettermen from last year’s squad, including the All C-USA trio of Lawrence Kinnard, Paul Delaney III and Robert Vaden. With eight newcomers expected to help fill those shoes, UAB will likely experience some growing pains at the start of the season.

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Coach: Donnie Jones (31-31 at Marshall)

Rice Owls Coach: Ben Braun (10-22 at Rice)

East Carolina Pirates Coach: Mack McCarthy (24-36 at ECU)

SMU Mustangs Coach: Matt Doherty (33-58 at SMU)

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Finding replacement scorers a priority | The Golden Eagles had to scramble to fill the shoes left by the departures of top scorers Jeremy Wise (passed on senior season for NBA draft) and Courney Beasley (graduation). The graduation of Craig Craft (11.1 points per game) also hurt. Guard R.L. Horton (12.7 points) will fill some of the void.

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A babysitter might be needed | Speraw will have to be patient with a squad that includes 13 underclassmen and just three upperclassmen. None of the youngsters will be as good as last year’s C-USA Player of the Year Jermaine Taylor, who averaged 26.2 points per game in his final season with the Knights.

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One step at a time | The Green Wave expects to be improved after ending last season on a high note. However, it might not be easy to have much success against a schedule that features 11 games against teams that went to the postseason a year ago.

Stuck in the middle | The Thundering Herd was so-so last season, but expects to make a huge improvement with the return of four starters and eight lettermen. Realistically, this team is still has a ways to go before it’ll be able to compete with the powers that be in C-USA.

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Not happening this year | The Pirates are simply too young. Junior guard/forward Jamar Abrams and junior point guard Brock Young will lead the way, but the inexperience will probably prove to be too much for the Pirates to overcome. Don’t expect this squad to take down the top C-USA programs any time soon.

Perhaps it’s time for a change | Doherty could be out as head coach if the Mustangs don’t show some signs of life this season. Fortunately for Doherty, he has four returning starters and 11 lettermen on this squad. Now, all he has to do is coach them up, which is easier said than done for him.

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Big presence in the middle | Jordan, who averaged 13.8 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.5 blocks last season, is the league’s best big man and highly athletic. Few players will be able to defend him.

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Does a little of everything | Coleman was a dynamic player for the Cougars in 2008-09, averaging 19.4 points, 2.3 steals and 8.2 rebounds. When he’s on, the Cougars have a chance to defeat any team.

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Brings more experience than numbers | Crawford is the Blazers’top returning scorer and rebounder after averaging 7.9 points and 3.5 rebounds a year ago. The Blazers hope he can do more this season.

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His burden got bigger | Horton will have to step up and become a bigger scorer with the departures of Wise, Beasley and Craft. After starting all 32 games last season, he’s ready to shoulder the load.

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More is needed | Sims has been a solid playmaker for the Green Wave for the last three seasons, averaging 11.8 points per game during his career. But he’ll have to improve to help Tulane return to the postseason.

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A pure point guard | Young is one of the best point guards in the nation. He averaged 10.6 points a game to go along with his 7.6 assists and will be counted on to carry the offense again this season.

Should be good for a while | McCoy averaged 13.4 points per game last season en route to being named to the All C-USA Freshman Team. He also shot 45.4 percent from the field.

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Record: 22-12 (11-5 C-USA) Postseason: Lost in first round of NIT

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Looks can be deceiving | Rompza is the smallest player on the team, but he could end up being its strongest leader. The C-USA All-Freshman Team selection has proven that he can quarterback an offense.

Lives up to his name | Stanton came on strong near the end of last season, averaging 12.9 points over the Owls’final nine games. Plus, he’s a solid 3-point shooter, making 40 percent of his treys last season.

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Check thrift stores for Halloween costume needs Bethany Woo Tri-City Herald (MCT Campus)

Where can you find the coolest costumes at scary low prices?

You don’t need a magic spell to protect your wallet. Instead, check out area thrift stores for all your ghoulish needs.

This year, one-stop costume shopping appears to be on the rise since Halloween is on a Saturday, and people -- young and old -- are needing multiple costumes for Friday, Saturday and in some cases, Sunday.

And with the nation’s economic slowdown, everyone’s looking to save a buck.

That’s why Tri-City area thrift stores are ready to help shoppers find affordable, unique costumes.

Christian Stordahl, a mother of four children all under the age of 10, said she went to Value Village in Kennewick because of its low prices.

“I try not to spend more than $10 for each kid,” she said. “I’ve come before. I try not to buy anything too scary.”

Value Village started selling Halloween merchandise in August and offers do-it-yourself costume and make-up tips on its website at www.savers.com/ Halloween.aspx.

But if you waited until the last minute, the standard super hero, pirate or vampire always are popular. It also helps that the store is open until 9 p.m. on Halloween.

“You can get one of the pricier costumes, or work on a budget for under $20,” said Laura Taylor, a costume consultant at Value Village.

“We have great home decor, great costumes and great vintage pieces that will help you create the best Halloween this year.”

Elena Alexander, operations manager at Goodwill in Pasco, has been putting together Halloween costumes for buyers who need an entire ensemble.

“We have anything and everything you would think of,” she said.

“We have a lot of competition out there, but I guess if you want to be thrifty and save your money for something else instead of going to pay $60 or $70 for a costume, why not pay $10 max over here, and it’s for a good cause. We have a lot of special needs individuals who benefit from our sales.”

Alexandra said the store’s most expensive costume right now is a cowardly lion outfit for $10.50.

Maria Hernandez, 21, of Pasco, got her 3-year-old’s costume from the Pasco Goodwill, but stopped by Value Village and picked up a toy fireman’s hat.

“I live in Pasco, so I don’t have a chance to come here,” she said.

“It’s cool, I like it and they have good stuff. But I like Goodwill, because they have more cheap stuff.”

The St. Vincent de Paul Society has two racks full of Halloween costumes and another shelf containing decorations and playful wigs.

The store does stock new items and sells them for less than half the original price.

Thrift stores offer a variety of customized options for shoppers, employees say.

“Getting a costume at a thrift store is even better than getting it at a here-for-the-year costume shop because you can get the perfect pieces and you can make it your own,” said Taylor of Value Village.

“All the pieces are out there.”

Word of mouth and a desire to save money brought Kristin Wren, 35, of Pasco, to Value Village. “You can be creative and make your own costume. I haven’t dressed up in a long time and don’t want to spend a lot,” she said.

Frugal Value Village shoppers can find an adult pirate costume for $15.99, or splurge a little more for a zombie costume, complete with sewn-in body parts, gloves, mask, and wig, for about $40.

Dress your toddler up as a ladybug, including red wings, for $15.99, or bring out your child’s inner ninja for $19.99. Accessories range from 99 cents to $9.99 wigs.

“In generally I know (Value Village will) be lower than if I go to Halloween stores,” said Angela Beatty, 29, of Kennewick. “They have good quality and low prices.”

It also offers variety. Beatty’s 9-year-old son wanted to be a ghost while her 3-year-old daughter wanted something less frightening.

“I wanna be like a princess,” Vitalia Beatty said. “I was a ballerina last year. I like costumes. I don’t like scary stuff. What I like around here is the princess section.”

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Cincinnati’s most eclectic neighborhood Hamilton Justin Tepe | the news record

The furniture store Red Polly is just one of the many interesting attractions Northside has to offer. The store features a plethora of retro furniture.

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If asked about cool or trendy places to hang out in Cincinnati, Ludlow Avenue might be the first place that comes to mind. It’s close to the University of Cincinnati’s campus; there are bars, restaurants and even an independent movie theater that shows a lot of independent films. The Bearcat Transportation System takes students from campus and drops them off about two streets from Ludlow.

But why stop there?

Continue to travel down Ludlow Avenue and cross over the viaduct. You’re on Hamilton Avenue facing a large brick building with a blue background, white daises and simple text that reads “Northside.” In the background of the mural are old, narrow, businesses with overhangs.

Welcome to Northside, Cincinnati’s most eclectic neighborhood.

Clifton and Clifton Heights used to be the place to be. They were the places to hang out, to eat, go to shows and be surrounded by creative types.

In the last eight years or so, the neighborhoods h a v e become more

commercialized with larger businesses. Rent for commercial spaces increased forcing small, independent entrepreneurs to relocate or consider a different area to start up their businesses.

The brick side streets, artistic flair, wall graffiti and diversity of Northside lured many of the businesses in. It’s also the reason many of them stick around.

Jim Blase, who co-owns Shake It Records with his brother Darren Blase, first tried to set up shop in Clifton. The spaces available were too small.

The rent was too high. The concept and idea of Shake It wasn’t quite what Clifton developers were looking for.

“They wouldn’t rent to us,” Blase said.

Jim and Darren were living in Northside and had been for years. The neighborhood became the next most logical place for their independent record and CD store.

“It’s worked out fantastically,” Blase said.

And it has. Shake It has arguably become one of the most popular destinations for music lovers in Cincinnati. The store has expanded beyond music only — shoppers can find an eclectic mix of Japanese toys and independent and lesser-known magazines.

Northside is one of Cincinnati’s most diverse and welcoming neighborhoods. It boasts socio-economic diversity instead of shunning it. Northside embraces racial diversity and has the reputation for being an LGBT-friendly community. It is home to The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Greater Cincinnati and the annual Pride Parade.

In July, Vice President Joe Biden even made a pit stop in Northside; he spoke outside what used to be the American Can Factory promoting the stimulus package and turning the old factory into green apartments.

Once that happens, Blase said, Northside will take off, even more than it has in the last several years. But, for now, the rundown buildings give Northside character and allude to its industrial history. It gives the small neighborhood the feeling of an urban environment.

The first section of Hamilton Avenue doesn’t look like much, but the shops are there, tucked behind rough exteriors.

Casablanca Vintage, which is actually on Spring Grove Avenue, is a fashionista’s dream.

The shop is plenty big and filled with vintage fashions — and it’s really inexpensive.

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Northside is a place where you could easily spend an entire day, said Dana Hellman, a third-year anthropology student at UC. Before Hellman started working at Casablanca about one year ago, she sold her clothes to the store and would hang out in Northside. She encourages other UC students to do the same.

Get out of Clifton; remove yourself from the comforts of Calhoun and West McMillan streets and discover the eclectic personality of Northside.

If you’re spending the entire day in Northside, your hunger will be satisfied.

For breakfast, hit up The Blue Jay. The breakfast is delicious and it’s tough to complain about the prices. You can eat and chat without having to worry much about loud distractions.

There are so many options for lunch it could be hard to choose. Melt is easy and delicious.

(Plus it just celebrated its fourth birthday.) They take sandwiches and make them gourmet; unlike anything you’ve probably had before. The great thing about Melt, aside from the menu, is the cozy feeling of the restaurant. You can choose to dine in the front room of the restaurant or you can take a walk through the small, narrow kitchen to the back dining room or onto the patio (when it’s not super cold). Everything in the store, or as much as possible, is supplied by independent business owners. Several years ago, Melt’s owner stopped selling Coke products to make room for smaller companies.

Melt also features vegan-friendly dishes.

For dinner, check out The Hideaway. You can get a hamburger with peanut butter and bacon.

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