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W ednesday , J anuary 11 th , 11 am-3 pm in the G rand H all at T ate In conjunction with UGA Housing

Pre-leasing options from the following attendees: 755 Broad

755 E. Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601 www.755broad.com (706) 850 6787 Athens most sought after address! 5 minute walk to campus • Hardwood floors • Custom Cabinets Granite Countertops • Rooftop Spa Deck & Clubroom .........................................................................................................

Lakeside / The Club

909 Broad

1000 Lakeside Dr. /425 Riverbend Pkwy, Athens, GA 30605 www.athensstudenthousing.com (706) 369-1010 Upgraded amenities so that you can upgrade your lifestyle! .........................................................................................................

Abbey West

945 College Ave., Athens, GA 30601 www.landmarkathens.com (706) 395-1400 Live, Love, Landmark! Student Cottages All Over Town! .........................................................................................................

909 E Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601 www.909broad.com (706) 227-6222 Voted Athens’ Best • 3 Blocks from Downtown & UGA Large Patios and Balconies • Walk-in closets • Resort Style Pool • Business / Fitness Center .........................................................................................................

The Lodge of Athens

150 Chateau Terrace; 195 Epps Bridge Rd. www.arborridgeapts.net www.laurelridgeapts.net (706) 546-0610 Pre-lease by March 31st and recieve a COLLEGE STUDENT DISCOUNT on 2 Bedroom Flats. .........................................................................................................

2360 W. Broad St., Athens, GA 30606 www.smpmgt.com (706) 548-1148 Under new management. Watch for our new look! .........................................................................................................

Beechwood Pines

110 Pinyon Pine Circle, Athens, GA 30606 www.benchmarkgrp.com/beechwood (706) 548-0110 Come see what the talk is about! .........................................................................................................

Carriage House Realty, Inc.

770 Gaines School Rd., Athens, GA 30605 www.carriagehouseathens.com (706) 353-1750 Affordable student housing • Several Locations 1-5 Bedrooms • Pet Friendly • Spacious Floor Plans Major Appliances included • $500 Coupon with a valid Student ID .........................................................................................................

The Exchange @ Athens

255 The Preserve Dr., Athens, GA 30606 www.exchangeathens-apts.com (706) 548-2400 Luxury Student Apartment Community Minutes from Campus • Water, Cable, and Internet included FREE Shuttle Service to Campus and Downtown

1005 Macon Highway, Athens, GA 30606 www.riverclubathens.com (706) 543-4400; (706) 548-0600 Less pay equals more play! .........................................................................................................

Riverbend Club

355 Riverbend Pkwy, Athens, GA 30605 www.clubproprerties.com (706) 369-0772 Come check out our two bedroom suites! Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, walk-in closets and private studies! .........................................................................................................

Landmark Properties

250 Epps Bridge Pkwy., Athens, GA 30606 www.campusapts.com/abbeywest (706) 549-0098 Athens Best is at Abbey West! Abbey West offers the only private shuttle to UGA, Athens Tech, and Gainseville State. Experience Abbey West today! .........................................................................................................

Arbor Ridge / Laurel Ridge

River Club / River Walk

River Mill

199 Stone Mill Run, Athens, GA 30605 www.rivermillathens.com (706) 548-1188 LOCATION! Just one of the reasons why River Mill is the Ultimate in student living. Check out our spacious floor plans and clubhouse today! .........................................................................................................

211 North Ave., Athens, GA 30601 www.thelodgeofathens.com (888) 389-4480 Too many roomies? Get a 2 bedroom bargain! .........................................................................................................

The Park on West Broad

University Housing

Polo Club Condominiums

110 International Dr. Athens, GA 30605 www.clubproperties.com (706) 549-2058 Athens’ newest gated community • Five unique Floorplans to choose from • Resort Style Pool Fitness center • Tanning Bed • Downtown Shuttle Bus .........................................................................................................

Rent Athens

www.rentathens.com (706) 546-0600 With over 1000 Athens-area rental properties, we have inventory to match your desired style, location and budget. .........................................................................................................

The Reserve @ Athens

175 International Dr., Athens, GA 30605 www.reserveathens.com (706) 548-4400 Its your life. Make it your own. Reserve your apartment today.

On-Campus www.uga.edu/housing (706) 542-8325 Convenient, on-campus living in the middle of everything. From apartments and suites to traditional style rooms, we’ve got you covered! .........................................................................................................

University Garden Apartments

189 Baxter Dr., Athens, GA 30605 www. facebook.com/university_garden_apartments (706) 549-4884 We are under new management with SMP and ideally located to meet all your school, dining, shopping and social needs. .........................................................................................................

Woodsong Village

100 Woodsong Avenue, Athens GA 30605 www.woodsongvillage.com (706) 353-0110 Love where you live! Check out our exciting community of student houses located close to campus.

Aspen Heights

The Pointe

Joiner Management

Cambridge Apartments

Greenleaf Management

U on Riverbend

www.facebook.com/aspenathens (706) 521-0846

www.liveatthepointe.com www.greenleafmgmt.com

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Welcome

Thanks for joining us! The second annual UGA Housing Fair’s primary objective is to provide a service to students looking for housing options both on and off campus. Currently, no off-campus housing resources are made available for students to turn to when the residence halls reach capacity. This event marks the only time Athens area apartments will be available all at once in an on campus facility where students can make informed decisions on what living options they have around town and on campus. By benefiting students, apartments and leasing agencies, as well as The Red & Black local advertising community, we hope to make it a reliable source for housing options in Athens. Thanks to all who made this event possible.

Natalie McClure, Ad Director

Where do you want to grow?

Live on campus next year!

Winter break has come and gone, and now it’s time to start thinking about where you’re going to live next year.

Every student has his or her own individual lifestyle and living preferences, whether away from campus or in the thick of activity on campus, in a quiet apartment or social epicenter, or in a community-centered environment with the convenience to campus. One thing is certain, between the countless apartment complexes in Athens and the variety of residential communities on campus, you have choices. While the apartment complexes in town heavily promote free first-month’s rent, pools, spa and fitness centers and social activities, many students recognize the intrinsic value of living on campus.

There are many advantages to living on campus, including an all-inclusive semester rent payment (utilities, cable, Internet, Ramsey membership) that you don’t need to split with roommates each month. Also consider the convenience of being close to campus-related activities and amenities, like the Health Center, Legion Pool, four dining commons and lots of eateries, the Tate Center Theater, and UGA musical, theatrical and sporting events. You don’t need to put gas in your car to drive where you need to be, just walk or catch the bus. No commutes, no hassles, no monthly bills … just college life the way it was meant to be!

UGA Housing 2012-2013 Returning Resident Room SignUp Information No commutes, no hassles, no monthly bills – just college life the way it was meant to be! Any resident who wants to continue to enjoy these and the many other benefits of on-campus housing for the 2012-2013 academic year must submit an online request to participate in the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process between December 1, 2011, and January 22, 2012. To make this log into The Dawg House and follow the instructions outlined. Our continuing commitment to provide housing to every first-year student will mean that spaces for returning students will be limited!

For this reason, any resident who wishes to return to campus must submit an official online request to participate in the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process between December 1 and January 22! To follow is an outline of the complete process, with essential dates and deadlines noted in blue.

December 1, 2011 – January 22, 2012: Students must submit a request to participate by logging in to The Dawg House, our online housing system which can be found through the University Housing website. New this year, students will be able to enter up to three roommate preferences during this phase. Only students who request to participate in Returning Resident Room Sign-Up between December 1 and 11:59 p.m. on January 22 will be considered for participation in the initial round of the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process.

January 23-24– The Housing Assignments Office will identify those individuals who will be eligible to participate in Returning Resident Room Sign-Up based upon the total number of requests received, the number of spaces available for non-first year students and the number of UGA hours earned.

Tuesday, January 10 @ 7:00 pm

Reed – Payne Hall Lobby Tuesday, January 10 @ 9:00 pm

Brumby – Brumby Hall Rotunda Wednesday, January 11 @ 7:00 pm

Creswell – Creswell TV Room Wednesday, January 11 @ 9:00 pm

Myers – Myers Hall Programming Room

Tuesday, January 17 @ 7:00 pm

Russell – Russell Academic Center Tuesday, January 17 @ 9:00 pm

Hill – Hill Hall Lobby Wednesday, January 18th @ 7:00 pm

ECV – Rooker Hall Fireside Lounge w/ tours of ECV and 1516

fee and wishes to remain in his/her current assignment during the 2012-2013 academic year may access The Dawg House to sign up to live in the same space. Note: Some returning students may be unable to select their current assignments due to spaces being held for entering first-year students or a special program.

February 16 – Same Hall Sign-Up Day – Any student who has been selected to participate, paid the $100 Sign-Up fee and wishes to remain in his/her current building during the 2012-2013 academic year may access The Dawg House on this day to sign up to live in the same building if space is available. Students already residing in any East Campus Village hall may sign up for a room in any East Campus Village hall on this date. Note: Some returning students may be unable to select their current building due to spaces being held for entering first-year students or a special program.

February 17 – Appointment Time Sign-Up Days – Students may access The Dawg House at any time beginning with their assigned appointment time to select any available space on campus.

February 20 – The balance of the prepayment, $200, will be posted to the Student Accounts of all students who selected a room during Returning Resident Room Sign-Up. Housing contracts will be available for students to view and activate at this time.

Also on this date, access to the Fall 2012 Assignment on the University Housing website: http://housing.uga.edu.

This site should be utilized by anyone who successfully secured a space on campus, but hopes to make a change to a different room, hall, or community.

February 27 – Housing contracts must be activated by this date or the housing assignment will be canceled.

March 10 – Payment of the remainder of the fall semester prepayment, $200, will be due at the Bursar’s

Phase 4: Fall Waitlist Participants Any student who was not selected to participate in the initial room selection phase of the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process will be placed on the Fall Waitlist. For students on the Fall Waitlist, weekly sign-up rounds will occur

January 25 – On this date all students who were selected to participate in the initial round of Returning Resident Room Sign-Up will receive an e-mail and have a non-refundable $100 charge posted to their Student Account. While this charge is non-refundable, the full $100 will be applied toward the $300 fall semester prepayment that is required to activate a contract with University Housing. The $300 prepayment will then be applied toward fall rent. Students not selected to participate in the initial round of Returning Resident Room Sign-up will receive an e-mail indicating that they are on the Fall Waitlist. More information about the Fall Waitlist is below in the Phase 4 section.

throughout the spring semester, beginning February 22nd.

February 10 – Payment of the non-refundable $100 charge will be due at the Bursar’s Office. Students who do not pay the $100 charge will not be eligible to continue in the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process. Students who pay the $100 charge by this due date will be assured a living space in UGA Housing for 2012-2013.

toward fall rent. Payment of the non-refundable $100 charge

PHASE 3: ROOM SELECTION & FINAL PREPAYMENT

ing.uga.edu/residence/register/returning-students. Topics cov-

dents on the Fall Waitlist will be notified via email of any change in their status, including their ability to participate in the next sign-up round. Once they become eligible to select a room in a sign-up round, they will be contacted and a nonrefundable $100 charge will be immediately posted to their Student Account. While this charge is non-refundable, the full $100 will be applied toward the required $300 fall semester prepayment. The $300 prepayment will then be applied will be due at the Bursar’s Office by the date determined by the Bursar.

NEED MORE INFORMATION? Please visit the University Housing website: http://hous-

selected to participate, how student studying abroad can participate, and other detailed aspects of the process and timeline.

February 13 – Students who paid the $100 charge will be notified via UGA e-mail of their ability to: • Participate in Same Room Sign-Up on Wednesday, February 15.

• Participate in Same Hall Sign-Up on Thursday, February 16.

• Participate in Appointment Time Sign-Up on Friday, February 17, by selecting from any available space on campus that has not been reserved for incoming first-year students or a special program using an assigned appointment time.

All three of these sign-up options for the initial round

As cancellations are received and vacancies identified, stu-

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February 11 – Students who did not pay the $100 charge will be dropped from Returning Resident Room SignUp by University Housing. Students on the waitlist will be notified via UGA e-mail as the dropped student’s spaces become available.

Thursday, January 12th @ 7:00 pm Tate Student Center – Room 142

February 15 – Same Room Sign-Up Day – Any student who has been selected to participate, paid the $100 Sign-Up

Office.

PHASE 2: STUDENT SELECTION & FEE PAYMENT

Information sessions will be conducted detailing the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process, when to sign up, and to answer student questions about living on campus next year.

The info session schedule is as follows:

through The Dawg House, our online housing system.

Change site will begin at 9:00 a.m. through The Dawg House

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of Returning Resident Room Sign-Up will be accessed

In January 2012, University Housing staff will conduct information sessions to answer questions about any aspect of Returning Resident Room Sign-Up. Don’t forget: Any resident who wishes to return to campus must submit a request to participate in the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process between December 1 and January 22 by logging in to The Dawg House, our online housing system which can be found through the University Housing website or at https://TheDawgHouse.uga.edu.

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Beyond the Arch A guide to living off campus If you are considering living off campus, there are a few new factors that you need to consider. Living in the residence halls provides you with many necessities and amenities that you may have taken for granted, but these need to be considered when you are looking for a place to live off-campus. All of your utilities (electricity, water, cable, internet, and trash) are often individual costs you will now have to consider when moving into your own place.

Also, living on campus allowed you to take advantage of flexible contract terms in the event of an internship, study abroad, graduation, or withdrawal from school. Apartment complexes are not this flexible, and they usually require you to fulfill your full contract, which typically is 12 months. The residence halls also provide a level of security much greater than what you will find at most off-campus properties. Lastly, living in the residence halls provides you with a great location and convenience where almost anything you need is only a short walk or bus ride away.

You will now need to consider your location and proximity to classes, activities and recreation.

deposit? When is the rent due and are there late charges?

Conveniences: Is there a laundry facility on the premises or nearby? Do I have to buy my own washer and dryer? How close is the nearest grocery store?

Maintenance: Find out what repairs, cleaning, changing of locks, and normal maintenance the landlord will do.

Starting your search

House – A single building where the entire building is for rent.

What types of housing are available?

There are typically several options for rental housing, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. You will need to evaluate each type based on your determined needs.

Apartment — An individual rental unit within a building, separated from other units, with private cooking and living facilities.

Studio – A small apartment with kitchenette, bathroom, and a combined living room/bedroom area.

How do I determine my needs?

The first step to apartment/house-hunting is to make a list of your “must-haves”—not your wish list, but what you truly need. For example, if you plan to have a car, you’ll need to know where you can park it, whether on the premises or on the street. If you plan to have a pet, you will need to verify whether that particular type of pet is permissible, and if there are any additional pet fees. If you or your roommate(s) have any disabilities, the place you rent should be accessible and meet your specific needs. If you are a musician, you need to find out about any noise regulations specific to the building or community. It is important to write out your list before beginning your search.

As a prospective tenant, you have the right to ask the landlord questions. Before signing a lease, be sure that you are satisfied with the apartment, services provided by the landlord, and the security of the unit.

Here are some items to remember: Location: How close is the apartment to public transportation and your job?

Costs: What is the length of the lease? How much is the monthly rent? Are any utilities included in the rent? How much is the security

Shared Rentals — Individual room listings in houses and apartments where others already live. You will move into a situation with others you probably don’t know. Typically, there are two common types of shared rentals. In one situation you will rent a room in a house from an individual or family. In the other situation you will work through an apartment agency that will find you a room in an apartment. In both situations, you will usually have your own room and share the kitchen, living room and other common areas.

Any of the above types of housing can come furnished or unfurnished. Generally, you will pay more for a furnished unit. Other cost factors are affected by the area of the city, proximity to a university campus, the size of the unit, parking, and what, if any, utilities are included.

Where do I start looking?

One of the best sources for advice may be your friends, family, and future coworkers. Ask them about the pros and cons of living in certain areas to determine which areas are best suited for your needs. If you find a place you like, ask the current tenants how they feel about the location and the complex in general.

There are several resources that can aid you in your search. There are many websites which exist to help you search for apartments, or if you know of an apartment company you like, check out their website. If you are looking for rooms or houses to rent there are typically many print and online listing. Also, you can check the local newspapers for other opportunities. Additionally, copies of “Housing Finder” type brochures can be picked up at grocery stores, convenience stores and several other locations around most towns.

How do I find a roommate?

Before starting your search for a roommate, familiarize yourself with local ordinances that specify the relationships of occupants of dwellings within a city’s jurisdiction. For example, Athens-Clarke County has specific zoning ordinances for certain neighborhoods that limit the number of unrelated individuals that are permitted to live in a single dwelling. You are strongly encouraged to contact the Athens-Clarke County Planning and Zoning Department prior to making your housing decisions [(706-613-3515)].

Ordinances like this are not uncommon in areas of cities with large universities, so you should verify whether or not a similar ordinance exists before signing a lease.

Choosing a roommate is not as simple as many people think. Once you’ve signed a lease, you will share a major portion of your time and personal space with someone for the length of the contract. Naturally, you want to be compatible with your roommate(s), and that means you will

need to determine what you’re looking for in a roommate, and what kind of roommate you will be. To locate a roommate, you may want to start by asking people you know—friends, classmates, co-workers—for referrals of people they know who may be looking for roommates. There are websites and services that can help in the process, but be sure to screen their referrals carefully.

Leases, Security Deposits, and Responsibilities for repairs Most landlords require a written lease. A lease is a legally binding agreement that outlines rights and responsibilities of both the landlord and the tenant(s). A security deposit is money that protects landlords against damage beyond normal wear and tear, and funds clean up of the rental if necessary. Responsibilities for repairs can vary by jurisdiction and by the terms of your lease.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding a lease, security deposit, or responsibilities for repairs, you should seek legal advice immediately; these can be complex legal issues. You can get legal advice only from a lawyer. General legal information regarding these and other subjects is available online from several non-profit entities including Legal AidGA. (Legal Aid-GA is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. and the Georgia Legal Services Program. The project is powered by Pro Bono Net, funded by Legal Services Corporation and the Georgia Access to Justice Project and produced in cooperation with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and legal service organizations and government agencies throughout Georgia and the United States.)

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Village hall may sign up for a room in any East Campus Village hall on this date. Note: Some returning students may be unable to select their current building due to spaces being held for entering first-year students or a special program.

February 17 – Appointment Time Sign-Up Days – Students may access The Dawg House at any time beginning with their assigned appointment time to select any available space on campus.

February 20 – The balance of the prepayment, $200, will be posted to the Student Accounts of all students who selected a room during Returning Resident Room Sign-Up. Housing contracts will be available for students to view and activate at this time.

Also on this date, access to the Fall 2012 Assignment Change site will begin at 9:00 a.m. through The Dawg House on the University Housing website: http://housing. uga.edu. This site should be utilized by anyone who successfully secured a space on campus, but hopes to make a change to a different room, hall, or community.

February 27 – Housing contracts must be activated by this date or the housing assignment will be canceled.

March 10 – Payment of the remainder of the fall semester prepayment, $200, will be due at the Bursar’s Office.

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Any student who was not selected to participate in the initial room selection phase of the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process will be placed on the Fall Waitlist.

For students on the Fall Waitlist, weekly sign-up rounds will occur throughout the spring semester, beginning February 22nd. As cancellations are received and vacancies identified, students on the Fall Waitlist will be notified via email of any change in their status, including their abil-

ity to participate in the next sign-up round. Once they become eligible to select a room in a sign-up round, they will be contacted and a non-refundable $100 charge will be immediately posted to their Student Account. While this charge is non-refundable, the full $100 will be applied toward the required $300 fall semester prepayment. The $300 prepayment will then be applied toward fall rent.

Payment of the non-refundable $100 charge will be due at the Bursar’s Office by the date determined by the Bursar.

Need more information?

Please visit the University Housing website: http://housing.uga.edu/residence/register/returning-students. Topics covered in more depth include an explanation of how people are selected to participate, how student studying abroad can participate, and other detailed aspects of the process and timeline.

In January 2012, University Housing staff will conduct information sessions to answer questions about any aspect of Returning Resident Room Sign-Up. Don’t forget: Any resident who wishes to return to campus must submit a request to participate in the Returning Resident Room Sign-Up process between December 1 and January 22 by logging in to The Dawg House, our online housing system which can be found through the University Housing website or at https:// TheDawgHouse.uga.edu.

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regarding a lease, security deposit, or responsibilities for repairs, you should seek legal advice immediately; these can be complex legal issues.

You can get legal advice only from a lawyer. General legal information regarding these and other subjects is available online from several non-profit entities including Legal Aid- GA. (Legal Aid-GA is a joint project of Atlanta Legal Aid Society, Inc. and the Georgia Legal Services Program. The project is powered by Pro Bono Net, funded by Legal Services Corporation and the Georgia Access to Justice Project and produced in cooperation with the Carl Vinson Institute of Government and legal service organizations and government agencies throughout Georgia and the United States.)

Safety and Security Considerations When looking into rental properties there are some few very basic safety features and policies that you should consider before signing a lease, including but not limited to: • Make sure your apartment or house has new or re-keyed locks. With renters constantly changing in these types of housing, you should ask the landlord to either change the locks or have them re-keyed. If the landlord is not willing to do so, ask if you can make the changes and then provide him/her with copies of the new key. Doors should have deadbolt locks and one-way security peepholes; windows should have working locks and appropriate coverings (shades, blinds, curtains) to prevent someone from looking into the apartment or house.

• Ask management about the availability of extra keys to your apartment. If there are extra keys, ask how they are secured and who has access to them.

• Doors should be made of metal or solid wood construction.

• Have there been any burglaries in the complex, and if so, how did the burglars gain entry?

• Ask management if they have intrusion alarms installed in individual units or if they have a policy against installing them. Many complexes can turn on an existing intrusion alarm to sound locally, or you can pay to have it monitored. If they allow installation of a simple alarm system, this might be a good option for additional security at a relatively low expense.

• Keep in mind that looks can be deceiving.

Just because a complex is new does not mean that it is safe. Look closely at the apartments you are considering. When it comes to your safety, you should not compromise.

Moving in Utilities In many cases, you will be responsible for setting up your utilities such as electricity, gas, water and sewer. In many states including Georgia, some utilities are deregulated and therefore you have a choice of service providers. You should contact the company in advance to make sure necessary services are ready when you move into your new home. Some companies require credit checks and/or deposits, so be prepared for those expenses.

Services Cable, Internet, and Phone services: Many companies offer services like cable and telephone which may or may not be the best option for you.

Just as with utilities you should contact the company in advance to make sure necessary services are ready when you move into your new home.

Some companies also require credit checks and/or deposits, so be prepared for those expenses.

Renter’s insurance

• Sliding glass doors should be secured with pins through the frame or have a "Charlie bar" locking device.

• Apartments located on the second floor or higher can be safer. Being on the ground floor makes entry through windows easy. Ground floor windows should be secured with pins through the frame or key lock latches.

• Visit at night to ensure parking areas, hallways, and walkways are well lit and afford a clear line of sight to your apartment door.

• Bushes and shrubbery should be well maintained and cut back below window height to reduce the risk of attackers hiding in them.

• Is there on-sight security? Is there a neighborhood watch program?

Before moving into your new place, make sure your belongings are protected. Renters’ insurance covers your belongings (stereo, TV, clothing, computer, jewelry, etc.) if they are stolen or damaged.

Landlords and property owners may not be responsible for personal property. A wide variety of policies are available from most insurance companies and some companies offer significant discounts if you already have other insurance policies such as auto insurance with the company.

Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors All home improvement stores carry a variety of smoke detectors for the home. Consider purchasing a 2A 10BC fire extinguisher. This type is designed to work on paper, grease and electrical fires. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas. Consider purchasing a carbon monoxide detector in order to protect yourself from poisoning.

ACC Ordinances Residency, Noise and Alcohol As a member of the Athens-Clarke County community, you will want to know and understand the ordinances that govern you and your neighbors. For more information, visit www. athensclarkecounty.com

Residence The Athens-Clarke County Commission has passed an ordinance that specifies the relationships of occupants of dwellings within its jurisdiction. In single-family residential zones, no more than two unrelated individuals may live in a single dwelling, and a related family may house only one additional unrelated person.

In areas not zoned for single family residences, no more than four unrelated individuals may live in a single dwelling, and a related family may house only two additional unrelated persons. Call the Planning Department, (706) 613-3515 for zoning details.

Single Family Housing (Section 9015-18) • “Family” is defined by two or more persons residing in a single dwelling unit where all members are related by blood, marriage, adoption, or foster care, up to the second degree of consanguinity.

Note: “Consanguinity” includes the follow-

ing: husbands and wives, parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, brothers and sisters, aunts and uncles, nephews and nieces, and first cousins.

• Families, as defined above, cannot have more than two unrelated individuals residing with them (i.e. family plus one).

• A person shall be considered residing in a dwelling unit if he or she stays overnight for more than 30 days within a 90-day period.

• Noise includes mechanical soundmaking devices, human produced sounds, commercial advertising, and party noise.

There are different daytime and evening noise ordinances. During the day, noise is prohibited if it is audible 300 feet away from the property line from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Sundays through

Alcohol Possession and Consumption Georgia law prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages by those under the legal drinking age of 21. The law also prohibits providing alcoholic beverages to persons under the legal drinking age.

Open Container Law According to Georgia law, it is illegal to carry or have an open container of alcohol in public.

This rule applies to all cans of beer, bottles of liquor or wine, and cups or glasses holding any combination thereof.

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Contents

Tastefully Illegal

Izzo’s selected as favorite BR burrito, page 5

Welcome to the Neighborhood Pita Pit voted best new restaurant, page 8

Local Delicacy Roul’s serves up city’s most scrumptious hamburgers, page 10

Signed, Sealed & Delivered Jimmy John’s gets it to you fast as best delivery, page 11

CHRISTOPHER LEH / The Daily Reveille

Burning the Midnight Oil Late-night studying gets a boost from Louie’s, page 16

Savory Selection LSU staple American Market serves up top po-boys, page 14

LSU Living an advertising insert of The Daily Reveille

Food for Thought Tsunami offers tasty sushi, fun first dates, page 15

Coffee and Conversation Community Coffee House offers best brew, page 17

In Concert The Varsity Theatre earns best music venue, page 19

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Fun and Food Mellow Mushroom heats up pizza, karaoke scene, page 20

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Izzo’s burritos served with students in mind Brian Sibille Contributing Writer

The best burrito in Baton Rouge as voted by students is Izzo’s Illegal Burrito, a restaurant established with University students in focus.

“We’re honored,” said Ozzie Fernandez, owner of Izzo’s. “We appreciate the students voting us as the best.”

Fernandez said students are the restaurant’s specific demographic.

Izzo’s Burbank Drive location, the first of the franchise, will celebrate its 10th anniversary in July, Fernandez said. The restaurant’s opening in 2001 was made possible by University students’ support, he said.

Fernandez said the

restaurant offers students a fuller restaurant experience than most fast food establishments. He said the higher quality of the ingredients and customizable meals are a few of the factors that set Izzo’s apart.

Tyler Bethea, petroleum engineering freshman, said Izzo’s has the best burrito in the area.

“There are so many options,” he said.

Katherine Cadigan, nutritional sciences sophomore, said the freshness of Izzo’s ingredients makes a big difference.

“Everywhere else I go is gross,” Cadigan said.

Contact Brian Sibille at bsibille@lsureveille.com

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Pita Pit selected as best new restaurant Logan Leger Contributing Writer

Pita Pit offers a healthy twist on traditional sub-style sandwiches.

Selected as ‘Best New Restaurant’ by University students in an online poll, the Baton Rouge Pita Pit opened in September 2010 and is located in College Row North Gate.

Pita Pit’s slogan — “Fresh Thinking, Healthy Eating” — is evinced in the restaurant, which offers fresh ingredients and healthy alternatives to fast food.

All the ingredients needed for Pita Pit’s fare is prepared each day on location and grilled or sauteed at the customer’s request, said Kevin Ochs, manager of the North

Gate Pita Pit. “By far, my favorite part of Pita Pit is that we can do anything you want,” Ochs said.

Additionally, the menu is prepared with good health in mind. One of the restaurant’s pitas, for example, has less than 400 calories. Pita Pit also offers a vegetarian menu.

The menu is getting an overhaul in March. Listening to customer suggestions, new meats, cheeses, sauces and vegetarian items will be added, Ochs said.

“I love it. It’s so close to my classes, and it’s all cooked right there,” said Ryann Pinkerton, theater junior.

Contact Logan Leger at lleger@lsureveille.com

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Roul’s voted best burgers in BR Kevin Thibodeaux Contributing Writer

Roul’s Deli is conveniently located off of Highland Road next to Raising Cane’s, within walking distance of campus, adorned with LSU memorabilia and a welcoming atmosphere for students.

In fact, Roul’s was recently named “best burgers” in a special survey by University students highlighting the Best of LSU Living. The restaurant isn’t too crowded and is a pleasant place to stop and have lunch.

The deli features a number of reasonably priced items, most of which hover around $8, but the deli has

more that just burgers. The menu features a variety of salads, seafood and gyros.

A sign in front of the restaurant advertises the restaurant as having the best burger and philly cheesesteak in town.

Stacy Hawwash, manager of Roul’s Scenic Highway location, said the burgers are different from other restaurants’ burgers because the meat is always fresh and never frozen.

Hawwash said the burgers are homemade, seasoned and marinated every night, which contributes to the quality of flavor.

Contact Kevin Thibodeaux at kthibodeaux@lsureveille.com

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Jimmy John’s voted best delivery in BR Parker Cramer Contributing Writer

For college students, the speed and convenience with which they get their food is of utmost importance. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches delivers fresh, delicious sandwiches both fast and without a delivery fee.

Jimmy John’s was started in 1983 by Jimmy John Liautaud, who was 19 years old at the time. Liautaud began promoting his small business by handing out free sandwiches on the streets, a fad that eventually caught on with college kids.

Jimmy John’s has freshly baked bread in each store every day. The bread

is used for every white bread sandwich they serve and can also be purchased for $1 a loaf, according to the menu.

Jimmy John’s has 17 sandwiches on the menu.

Each sandwich can be served on white or wheat bread. They also serve what they call a “JJ Unwich” which includes the ingredients for any sandwich wrapped in lettuce instead of served on bread.

Baton Rouge has two Jimmy John’s locations, and the closest to campus is located on Perkins Road with delivery to LSU. Contact Parker Cramer at pcramer@lsureveille.com

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American Market boasts top po-boys Meredith Will Contributing Writer

American Market takes the top slot sandwich rankings in the Best of LSU Survey with its stellar po-boys.

According to Paul Vong, owner of Am Mart, the most popular po-boys are the Cajun turkey and roast beef.

“We put more meat in our sandwiches,” he said.

But Vong said the food’s freshness put Am Mart at the top of the rankings.

“It’s delicious, and the atmosphere is great,” said Maeghan Fields, psychology junior.

Mickey Broussard, history sophomore, said the

po-boys are fantastic.

The menu is short, but it provides simple sandwiches to please anyone who walks in the store. Sandwiches range from chicken salad to hot sausage.

The menu also features “Sugar Buster Wheat Bread” and provides fat percentages. They are all listed for the same price — $4.99 with chips.

Employee Daniel Crabtree said American Market is his favorite workplace because of the laid-back clientele and the relaxed atmosphere.

Contact Meredith Will at mwill@lsureveille.com

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Tsunami voted best sushi, best first date Claire Caillier Contributing Writer

University students chose Tsunami for both the best sushi in Baton Rouge and best place for a first date.

Tsunami general manager Donovan Duplantis was pleased with the first place win for both categories.

“We are very flattered.

We strive to make sure our customers have the best experience possible,” Duplantis said.

Tsunami has no competition regarding its overall ambience, according to Duplantis.

“We have the best

atmosphere in Baton Rouge, and combined with the food and the drinks, you can’t beat that,” Duplantis said.

Bryan Woods, finance junior, was not surprised with the win for the best place for a first date.

“The location of the restaurant provides a breathtaking view,” Woods said.

Tre’ Sullivan, marketing freshman, goes for the atmosphere.

“The service is one of the best in town, and the dim lights provide a romantic mood,” Sullivan said.

Contact Claire Caillier at ccaillier@lsureveille.com

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Louie’s wins best late-night meal Emily Herrington Contributing Writer

If you’ve got the late night munchies, Louie’s Café has the cure.

University students have voted Louie’s Café on West State Street the best place to eat during the wee hours of the night.

Louie’s is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week, aside from a few hours for cleanup on Sundays, and has been located near the North Gate of the University since 1941, according to Jimmy Wetherford, restaurant owner.

Louie’s was originally located on Chimes Street as a 10-stool diner, then moved

by Wetherford to its current

location in 1986 with extended restaurant hours.

Wetherford is the face of Louie’s famous logo.

“We eat here every day,” Wetherford said. “Never get tired of it.”

Louie’s receives about half its business after 10 p.m. every night of the week, said Fred Simonson, general manager.

Simonson summed up the restaurant’s popularity in four words: “Outstanding service.

Awesome people.”

Wetherford said the breakfast omelets and hamburgers are the dishes most popular with students.

Contact Emily Herrington at eherrington@lsureveille.com

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Community Coffee voted best in poll Josh Naquin Contributing Writer

Community Coffee has earned praise as the “best coffee” in a recent poll of University students.

“I think it’s wonderful we’ve been recognized for our product,” said Jared Champagne, manager of the CC’s Middleton Library location.

CC’s Community Coffee House first opened with a location in New Orleans more than 15 years ago. CC’s has since expanded to include more than 30 locations throughout Louisiana, including Middleton Library, according to its website.

Coffee is the third most commonly consumed beverage behind water and tea, according to Tea and Coffee Trade

Journal. With benefits ranging from rich flavor to energizing caffeine, it is no wonder coffee is a serious topic on campus.

For many students, a variety of factors are considered when deciding which coffee they prefer.

“With coffee, I’ll drink it as long as it helps me to stay up,” said Meghan Bilski, architecture freshman.

Flavor is usually a criterion that ranks high on coffeedrinkers’ lists.

“My favorite coffee is CC’s. I especially like the Breakfast Blend in the morning,” said Chad Bidner, general studies sophomore.

Contact Josh Naquin at jnaquin@lsureveille.com

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Varsity wins best music venue in BR Morgan Searles Contributing Writer

The Varsity Theatre has been pumping out entertainment for nearly 20 years — since owners Tim Hood and Michael Ryan turned the North Gate location into a powerful live music venue.

The venue’s reputation as a perfect place for music has been backed by a survey of LSU students that named the Varsity the best music venue in Baton Rouge.

Chris Lundgren, talent buyer and marketing director at the Varsity, said the owners have done a great job of reinvesting into their business and providing Baton Rouge with a premier live music venue.

“In my opinion, The Varsity Theatre has the best unimpeded sight lines of any music venue in the state,” Lundgren said in an e-mail. “In a previous life, the Varsity was a movie theater, and that original construction has provided a perfect structure for a live music venue.”

The Varsity prides itself on providing a stage for the best national and local talent.

In particular, University students find the theater to be an attractive location for live entertainment and social gatherings.

Contact Morgan Searles at msearles@lsureveille.com

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Mellow Mushroom voted best pizza, karaoke Kate Mabry Contributing Writer

Mellow Mushroom of Baton Rouge, a local pizzeria by day and bar by night, was recently voted the best place for pizza and karaoke

by University students.

In addition to a variety of parties and events, Ryan Piske, Mellow Mushroom manager and ’06 University alumnus, said he thinks Mellow is popular for many reasons, one of them its location near campus.

“Mellow is a fun and safe place for students to hang out,” Piske said.

Mellow’s food specials are an added bonus to the fun.

“We know students are on a budget,” Piske said.

“That’s why we make quality pizzas at a low price.”

The ingredients are all

fresh, and the Mellow Mushroom pizza crusts are Vitamin E enriched, Piske said.

“Most people love our spring water dough crust,” Piske said.

On an average day, the Mellow Mushroom kitchen staff can bake between 150 to 300 pizzas. The number of pizzas varies each day, but receiving a single order of 20 or more pizzas is often common. For example, the staff made 288 pizzas on Saturday, Feb. 19, Piske said.

Food specials include $9.99 large one-topping pizzas on Mondays, $4.99 one-topping calzones on Tuesdays and $9.99 large one-topping pizzas for delivery every day, Piske said.

Mellow Mushroom wants to accommodate all its customers, and as of three months ago, it included

a gluten-free dough for celiac intolerant customers who can’t eat food containing gluten, which includes wheat, barley and oats, Piske said.

Mellow also offers the option of vegan cheese, and vegetarians have the alternative of a mega veggie, spinach, artichoke or a gourmet white pizza in case they want something other than the typical cheese pizza, Piske said.

Piske suggests the “Kosmic Karma” pizza to customers who have never visited the restaurant. According to the Baton Rouge Mellow Mushroom website, the Kosmic Karma is “a red sauce pizza with mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, spinach, feta, Roma tomatoes and a pesto swirl.”

David Teter, sports administration junior and Mellow regular, suggests the

spinach artichoke pizza and Hawaiian calzone to new customers.

Teter, who said he visits the restaurant about three times a week, said he believes one reason customers return to Mellow is all pizzas on the menu can be converted into calzones.

While some other restaurants hold their karaoke nights on Fridays, Mellow is ready to get singing school time blues away earlier in the week on Wednesdays.

Before karaoke, trivia night, which begins at 8 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m., allows participants a chance to win free pitchers, shots and other prizes, Piske said.

Contact Kate Mabry at kmabry@lsureveille.com

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Men’s Basketball Schedule

11/22/2011 Berea College (Ky.) Home 7:30 p.m.

Bill Joergens Memorial Classic 11/25/2011 USI vs. Malone University Home 7:30 p.m.

11/26/2011 USI vs. Indiana University Southeast Home 3:15 p.m.

12/1/2011 Lewis University Romeoville, IL 7:30 p.m.

12/3/2011 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI 3 p.m.

Fern Valley Hotel Classic 12/9/2011 St. Catharine College Louisville, KY 4 p.m.

12/10/2011 Ohio Valley University Louisville, KY 4 p.m.

12/17/2011 Cedarville University (Ohio) Home 3:15 p.m.

12/30/2011 Harris-Stowe State University (Mo.) Home 7:30 p.m.

1/5/2012 Missouri University of Science & Technology Home 7:30 p.m.

1/7/2012 Drury University Home 3:15 p.m.

1/12/2012 William Jewell College (Mo.) Liberty, MO 7:30 p.m.

1/14/2012 Rockhurst University Kasas City, MO 3:15 p.m.

1/16/2012 Kentucky Wesleyan College Home 7:30 p.m.

1/19/2012 University of Indianapolis Home 7:30 p.m.

1/21/2012 Saint Joseph’s College Home 3:15 p.m.

1/26/2012 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY 7 p.m. (CST) 1/28/2012 Northern Kentucky University Home 3:15 p.m.

2/2/2012 Saint Joseph’s College Rensselaer, IN 7:30 p.m.

2/4/2012 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN 2:15 p.m. (CST) 2/9/2012 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Home 7:30 p.m.

2/11/2012 Lewis University Home 3:15 p.m.

2/16/2012 Bellarmine University Home 7:30 p.m.

2/18/2012 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY 2:15 p.m.

2/23/2012 Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY 7:30 p.m.

Roster No. 1 3 5 10 12 20 21 23 24 32 33 35 50 51

Name Kenyon Smith Ben Jones Brandon Hogg Travis Jones Lawrence Thomas Austin Davis Isaac McClure Melvyn Little Zach Watson Taylor Wischmeier Romaric Lasme Evan Brinkmeyer Kurtis Anthony Antwand Roshell

Pos.

Cl.

G G G G G F/G F G F F F/C G G C

Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Rf. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Sr.

Coaches Rodney Watson, Men’s Basketball Head Coach Gerad Good, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Derrick Tilmon, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach Brent Owen, Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant

Get your butt to these games!

North Carolina vs. Duke. Indiana vs. Purdue. Kentucky vs. Louisville. These games all have one thing in common. They are rivalry games. On every team’s schedule, there are games that are must-win games. They are the games that the team needs to win to solidify its season and gain an advantage. Whether it’s a conference foe or a team that your school just can’t stand. Here are the top five games on the USI men’s and women’s schedules that students should attend.

Men’s Games

5 4 3 2 1

William Jewell College 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 12 Away

Drury University 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 7 Home Northern Kentucky 3:15 p.m.

Jan. 28 Home, 2:15 p.m. Feb. 18 Kentucky Wesleyan 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Home, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13 Away

Bellarmine 7 p.m. Jan. 26 Away, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 Home

Women’s Games

5 4 3 2 1

Missouri Science & Technology 5:15 p.m. Jan. 15 Home St. Joseph’s College 1 p.m. Jan. 21 Home, 5:30 p.m. Feb. 2 Away

Kentucky Wesleyan 5:15 p.m. Jan. 16 Home, 5:15 p.m. Feb. 23 Away University of Indianapolis 5:15 p.m.

Jan. 19 Home, Noon Feb. 4 Away Northern Kentucky University 1 p.m.

Jan. 28 Home, Noon Feb. 18 Away

Q&A with men’s basketball players

By LUCAS SNIDER Sports editor The USI men’s basketball team is looking to build off last season’s success, the only problem is the majority of the players from last season are no longer on the team.

USI is returning five players from last year’s squad with only two players, Isaac McClure and Brandon Hogg who saw significant minutes last season. The other three are Austin Davis, Lawrence Thomas and Taylor Wischmeier.

I was able to sit down with the three players that are expected to step up to see what their expectations were for

Wischmeier: I expect Antwand and Romeric to step up in the front court and pick up for what Mohammad Ntumba did for us last year.

Q: What are some goals for this season?

Wischmeier: We want to beat Bellarmine this year.

Lawrence Thomas Taylor Wischmeier Austin Davis Thomas: We want to improve everyday and win a Everybody who is returing the season and what they have conference championship been doing to prepare for a need to step up and fill their Q: Where is the toughest more significant role on this roles. place to play?

Q: Who of the new players, year’s team.

Thomas: Kentucky Wesdo you expect to step up and leyan and Bellarmine are the Q: How do you plan on make a contribution? toughest.

Thomas: I think Melvin stepping up and making up At Bellarmine, the place for the guys who are not on and Kenyon will step up for is always packed and it feels us in the back court. the team this year? like the crowd is on top of Melvin is a good scorer and Davis: Not put all the reyou.

Kenyon is a quick guard. sponsibility on just one guy.

Staff/Contributors Editor-in-Chief Justin Law Contributors Lucas Snider Pat Hickey Jimmy Pyles Kelsey Turner Shannon Hall Advertising Kameron Ryder Kristen Scheller Front Cover Design Jimmy Pyles Faculty Adviser Erin Gibson

Women’s Basketball Schedule 11/22/2011 Northwood University (MI) Home 5:15 p.m.

Bellarmine Thanksgiving Classic 11/26/2011 St. Catharine College Louisville, KY 4 p.m. (CST) 11/27/2011 Coker College Louisville, KY 11 a.m. (CST) 12/1/2011 Lewis University Romeoville, IL 5:30 p.m.

12/3/2011 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI 1 p.m.

12/17/2011 Salem International University Home 1 p.m.

12/30/2011 Wayne State University (MI) Detroit, MI 4:30 p.m. (CST) 1/5/2012 Missouri S&T Home 5:15 p.m.

1/7/2012 Drury University Home 1 p.m.

1/12/2012 William Jewell College (Mo.) Liberty, MO 5:30 p.m.

1/14/2012 Rockhurst University Kasas City, MO 1 p.m.

1/16/2012 Kentucky Wesleyan College Home 5:15 p.m.

1/19/2012 University of Indianapolis Home 5:15 p.m.

1/21/2012 Saint Joseph’s College Home 1 p.m.

1/26/2012 Bellarmine University Louisville, KY 4:45 p.m. (CST) 1/28/2012 Northern Kentucky University Home 1 p.m.

2/2/2012 Saint Joseph’s College Rensselaer, IN 5:30 p.m.

2/4/2012 University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN Noon (CST) 2/9/2012 University of Wisconsin-Parkside Home 5:15 p.m.

2/11/2012 Lewis University Home 1 p.m.

2/16/2012 Bellarmine University Home 5:15 p.m.

2/18/2012 NKU Highland Heights, KY 12p.m. (CST) 2/23/2012 Kentucky Wesleyan College Owensboro, KY 5:15 p.m.

Roster No. 4 10 12 13 21 22 23 24 25 30 31 33 43 44

Name Cootie Leeberg Kristin Raker Stephanie Carpenter Mariah Nimmo Sara Young Cayla Herbst Nicole Hazemi Taylor Stevenson Brooke Valentine Ariel Barnes Marina Hartman Aubrey Minix Mary O’Keefe Anna Hackert

Pos.

Cl.

G G/F G G G F/C F/C G F G G G F/C F/C

Sr. Sr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr.

Coaches Rick Stein, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Randa Dallas, Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach/Senior Women’s Administrator Michelle Irwin, Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach Stephanie Gehlhausen, Women’s Basketball Student Assistant Coach

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Renters, don’ t neglec t your securit y deposits

By Lauren Healey The Standard

Getting your security deposit back is not as secure as it may sound.

Josh Hayes, a senior management major, said he was kicked out of his first house in Springfield after three months of living there.

“It was my roommate’s and my first experience not living at home with our parents,” he said. “It was a beautiful time in my life, but we partied way too hard. The security deposit was $650, but obviously, we didn’t get a cent of that back.”

Glynis Tatum, general manager at Sunrise Management and Real Estate, said the key to getting your security deposit back at the end of a rental period is to leave the property cleaner than you found it. Renters should make sure they find out from their landlord exactly what they need to do to get their deposit back at the end of the rental period.

“We understand the last thing on your mind at the end of a semester is cleaning your house and taking care of it,” she said, “but those are the people who don’t get the deposit back because it does cost money to get the property ready for the next people. Somebody has to pay for that, which is why we have the security deposit in the first place.”

Hayes’ rental house had an entire mudroom dedicated to trash, he said.

“There was an awful stench of stale beer,” he said. “Then trash bags full of everything imaginable, plus more pizza and beer boxes than you could count. The only real cleaning we did was picking up pizza boxes and beer cans and putting it all in the mudroom.”

Tatum said taking care of the property on a daily basis is one of the most important things to do to ensure you’re on the right road to getting your security deposit back.

“If there are maintenance issues during the lease term, report them so your landlord can take care of them,” she said. “We can’t fix problems if we don’t know about them, especially water leaks because water doesn’t know when to stop tearing stuff up. Landlords get kind of a bad reputation, but we aren’t the ogres we’re sometimes made to be. You just have to let us know when there’s a maintenance issue.”

Hayes said he thought he didn’t have trash service because he never paid for it.

“Unfortunately for me and my roommate, we were being charged for the service the entire three months without our knowledge,” he said.

“Somebody must have snitched on us for the enormous amount of trash because the city health department came and told us we had to get rid of all the trash and clean up the house.”

A group of people living in a tent in the backyard left one day and never came back, leaving their things behind, Hayes said.

“We put the contents of the mudroom in the tent, along with a lot of beer-stained clothes, and burned the tent in the backyard,” he said.

“The landlord definitely wasn’t happy about the burn mark in the grass.”

Also, renters wanting to get their security deposits back should never put a stripper pole in a doorway because it will likely destroy the door frame, Hayes said.

“Girls would run and jump on the pole, which wasn’t entirely sturdy, and it came crashing down rather frequently,” he said. “Every time that pole came down, more and more of the doorway was ripped out of the ceiling.”

Hayes once had to beat down the bathroom door at a party, he said.

“Some crazy girl ran into our bathroom with a knife screaming, ‘I’m going to kill myself!’ But no one was going to die on my watch,” he said. “The landlord wasn’t too pleased with the missing door.”

Hayes said there was a giant burn mark in corner of living room that he didn’t even notice until the walk-through with the landlord.

“We discovered a Christmas light had burned through a pillow, a rug and the hardwood floors,” he said. “We’re lucky the fire must have burnt itself out, or all those partiers could be dead.”

There were innumerable other issues during the walk-through, Hayes said.

“There was a hole in the living room wall the length of a shoulder and an entire arm,” he said. “Most of the blades were broken off the ceiling fans. There was a giant rip mark in the carpet; how that happened is still a mystery.

The side of the bathtub had a giant crack in it because someone got dropped; don’t ask me how that happened.”

Hayes said another reason he and his roommate got kicked out of their first house was because of the extra people sleeping there.

“The landlord used to just walk in the house all the time without calling us or anything,” he said. “It’d usually be a night after a party, because most nights were, when multiple people slept at our house so they wouldn’t be drinking and driving.”

The lease stipulated only two people could live in the house, which was technically accurate, but the landlord always thought the party stragglers were living there, Hayes said.

“In the three months we lived there, I was only in the house alone twice,” Hayes said. “I’d wake up to go to work at 8 a.m., and people would still be up partying and making messes.”

Tatum said it’s important to take a few days after moving into a property to write down a list of things already wrong with the property.

“We don’t want to charge you for something you weren’t responsible for,” she said.

“To be fair, we’ll bring the list with us for the final walk-through.”

Housing Guide February 2011

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4 Housing Guide February 2011

Living options plentiful for MSU students Housing Type

Price per Price per Deposit school year month $ amount

Room-style

$6,228 - $6,394 $692-710

$100 per semester or deferred

Meal plan included. On campus.

Community bathrooms. If you do not have a Close community. All utilities, cable roommate chosen, you will have one assigned. and Internet are included.

Community kitchen if you cook. Only fish allowed.

RAs on every floor. Floor checks every night.

Campus security driving around.

Suite-style

$6,578 - $8,298 $730-$922

$100 per semester or deferred

Meal plan included. On campus.

Own bathroom. All utilities, cable and Internet are included.

If you do not have a roommate chosen, you will receive one you may not know. No kitchen. Fish are the only pets allowed. Share a room.

RAs on every floor. Floor checks every night.

Campus security driving around.

$406-$501

$100 per semester or deferred

More independence from regular dorms. All utilities, cable and Internet are included. Full kitchen.

If you do not have a roommate chosen, you will receive one you may not know. No kitchen. Fish are the only pets allowed. Share a room.

RAs and armed guards in buildings. Campus security.

Varies

Expense depending on the house. Consider how Sororities: Chef. Free parking.

Cleaning service. Fraternities: Free many people you will be living with. No pets. parking. Has a kitchen. Very close to campus.

Varies

Most places allow pets if you pay a deposit. Have your own room. Can call maintenance if something breaks. Apartment pays for upkeep.

Utilities might not be included. Cable and Internet might not be included. Must pay for groceries/food. Spend more on gas. Could be between 5-15 minutes off campus.

Varies. Some have security vehicles that patrol. Some have security on call from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Apartment-style $3,658-$4,512

Houses

Apartments

Greek housing

$3,000-$12,000 $333-$1333

Pros

Cons

Security

1 bedroom $3,600-$4,275

$400-$475

Same as rent

2 bedroom $4,950-$5,850

$550-$650

Same as rent

Most places allow pets if you pay a deposit. Have your own room. Oncall maintenance if something breaks. Splitting bills with your roommate(s).

Utilities might not be included. Cable and Internet might not be included. Must pay for groceries/food.

Spend more on gas. Could be between 5-15 minutes off campus.

Varies. Some have security vehicles that patrol. Some have security on call from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

3 bedroom $6,975-$7,650

$775-$850

Same as rent

Most places allow pets if you pay a deposit. Have your own room. Oncall maintenance if something breaks. Apartment pays for upkeep.

You pay less by splitting bills with your roommate(s).

Utilities might not be included. Cable and Internet might not be included. Must pay for groceries/food. Spend more on gas. Could be between 5-15 minutes off campus.

Varies. Some have security vehicles that patrol. Some have security on call from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

No neighbors above or below you.

Most places allow pets if you pay a deposit. Have your own room.

Utilities can be cheaper than an apartment.

Utilities ( cable and Internet) might not be included. Must pay for groceries/food. Might have to repair problems within the house yourself or hire someone to fix them if the landlord is not responsible for maintenance. Depending on your distance from campus, gas money.

Varies. Some have security vehicles that patrol. Some have security on call from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

1 bedroom $3,600-$4,500

$400-$500

Same as rent

2 bedroom $5,400-$6,300

$600-$700

Same as rent

No neighbors above or below you.

Most places allow pets if you pay a deposit. Have your own room.

Utilities can be cheaper. You pay less by splitting bills with roommate(s).

Utilities (cable and Internet) might not be included.

Must pay for groceries/food. Might have to repair problems within the house yourself or hire someone to fix them if the landlord is not responsible for maintenance. Gas money.

Varies. Some have security vehicles that patrol. Some have security on call from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

3 bedroom $7200-$8100

$800-$900

Same as rent

No neighbors above or below you.

Most places allow pets if you pay a deposit. Have your own room.

Utilities can be cheaper. You pay less by splitting bills with roommate(s).

Utilities (cable and Internet) might not be included.

Must pay for groceries/food. Might have to repair problems within the house yourself or hire someone to fix them if the landlord is not responsible for maintenance. Gas money.

Varies. Some have security vehicles that patrol. Some have security on call from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.

Sources: RHA website, Andrea Weber, Haslehorst Properties LTD and Brentwood Management

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Have a plan in mind when shopping for your groceries

By Rachel Bonar The Standard Living off campus is a completely different world for most college students.

It’s a world that includes more bills and budgeting, especially for groceries.

“Whenever I go grocery shopping, I do a few things to cut back on food costs,” said Bradford Owens, a senior finance and business major. “I avoid purchasing name brand items, buy items in bulk at discounted prices and I purchase items that store for longer periods of time since I usually cook for one.”

Another strategy to save money is to plan ahead, Owens said.

“I save before I even set foot in the supermarket,” he said. “If I’m making my own meals for the week, I plan ahead and make a menu. My weekly or monthly lineup consists of items that complement each other; that is, they all use relatively the same ingredients.”

Freezing food can also help with a budget, Owens said.

“If you have a full-sized freezer, take advantage of it,” he said. “Think ahead and buy things on sale, and then freeze it

for future use. This works well with all types of things, including large batches of spaghetti sauce, soups and other items you tend to make in large batches.”

When looking for deals, look for store ads and special offers, said Lisa Wainwright, a graduate assistant in the Office of Financial Aid and a peer financial counselor.

“Read the newspapers to find coupons and sale ads,” Wainwright said. “Also, Dillons offers a Dillons Plus Card for free. Using the Dillons Plus Card, you can save quite a bit on particular items.”

Along with buying one’s own groceries, there is also a decision in investing in a meal plan, said Chase Conover, senior finance and business major and a peer financial counselor.

“Before buying a commuter meal plan, a student should consider if they will be on campus at meal time and if they will have time to go to the dining halls or PSU to eat,” Conover said. “Students should also consider packing a meal to bring to campus. A packed lunch will be cheaper and more convenient to eat because stu See GROCERIES page 7

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Groceries Continued from page 6 dents will not have to wait in line or for their order to be made.�

Commuter meal plan options can vary according to the amount of meals purchased, according to the Missouri State website.

Options include meal plans of 10, 14, 19 and unlimited meals per week with prices of $867.47, $929.69, $980.56 and $1057.61, according to the Missouri State website. Block meal plans are also an option for commuters.

More information on commuter meal plans can be found at http://missouirstatedining.com.

Advice for this story came from members of the Peer Financial Counseling Team.

Illustration by Rachel Brown

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Personalize your living space with these easy do-it-yourself furniture and decorating ideas. Liven up your bulletin boards, drab desk tops and white walls with a little creativity and some helpful tips from the Missouri State Fashion and Interior Design Department.

Marciann Patton, a professor of fashion and interior design, has many ideas that can help students decorate their apartment, dorm space or house. The first thing to do is to address the space you’re working with as well as the things you already have.

“First of all, pay attention to what you have and what you’re going to use,” Patton said. “What colors do you personally like? If you’re not sure what colors you like in design, what colors do you like to wear?”

As far as dorm rooms go, Patton urges students to pay attention to their needs, eliminate things that don’t have use, and to

realize that you’re working with a small space. Sometimes dorm room furniture can be depressing, so add personality without compromising accessibility.

“Desk pads that are fun and practical deflect (the desk) from just looking like a drab piece of furniture. Put a poster down and put a piece of glass on top of that so that it’s a useful purpose and you haven’t compromised the desk in any way,” she said.

Since not all of us have the ability to paint, due to dormitory and landlord rules, take some easy shortcuts to add color to the walls.

“Make your own screen to use as a backdrop,” Patton said. “Take a big picture canvass, paint it a certain color, and then you can change that out. Change it seasonally, repaint, whatever. Hang wall-hangings or just really cool fabric. It’s great because it’s temporary.”

It’s not always ideal for college students to get furniture or décor at a furniture store, so here are a few other options for cheap yet

unique buys.

“Flea markets are a fabulous idea; not just because of a minimal budget, but some people look for interesting unique things,” Patton said. “They go to a flea market and find a really unique piece.

You can repaint and adapt in many different ways — garage sales, grandma’s basement.”

Interior design major Hannah Mayo mentioned that the Urban Flea Market on Traffic Way and National Avenue has interesting pieces that can liven up a space for a usually decent price.

Here are some other helpful hints from interior design students Hannah Mayo, Crystal Berziel, Ashley Loftis and Amanda Lilly.

1. Staple cool placemats together and attach them to a wire to make a divider for a dorm room.

2. Take a blank white canvas and poke holes in it. Put Christmas lights behind the canvas to make a wall light.

3. Take a metal pasta strainer and put stir straws in the holes.

Flip it upside down to make a pendant light. Lowes sells light kits for anywhere from $10-$15.

4. For anyone who can’t use tape, thumbtacks or nails on their walls, get Velcro command strips.

They hang almost anything and don’t leave any marks or damage on the wall.

5. If you leave holes in your walls due to picture hanging and the like, fill them in with toothpaste temporarily.

6. Make a soft wall. Put up curtains, draperies, any interesting fabric, and hang your pictures and decorations in the fabric. This gives the room extra oomph, doesn’t violate painting rules and leaves walls unharmed.

7. Use interesting things for storage. You can make bookshelves out of stacked vintage or decorative suitcases. Buy old hanging shelves from the Salvation Army and paint them to hang on your walls and stack books.

This works especially well when you’re working with a small space.

Patton recommends you think

about going vertical with shelves and storage if you don’t have much room.

8. Use neatly patterned clothes to reupholster furniture and cover old throw pillows. This way you’re getting rid of clothes you don’t wear thus decreasing clutter, and you’re also adding something new to the room.

9. Hobby Lobby sells custom frames that you can get for cheap.

A lot of times they’ll be made and no one will pick them up. Or they’ll have little chips or something wrong with them, so you can get them discounted. Pick up a bulletin board and cover it with fabric. This makes for a decorative yet also useful piece.

10. You can easily repurpose furniture that you find in a garage sale, flea market or thrift store.

Paint and change the fixtures on an old dresser, table, bookshelf or chairs. Find an old headboard; Michael Gulledge/THE STANDARD tighten some screws and staple pretty fabric around it to create a With a little time, effort and creative drive, students can turn their apartments, houses unique, customary looking piece or dorm rooms into their personally designed spaces without breaking the bank. inexpensively.

By Jason Johnston The Standard The Springfield Police Department suggests homeowners or renters should make their place less attractive for burglars.

“You need to make it uncomfortable even for them going up to your house and being around your home,” said Cpl. Matt Brown, spokesman for the Springfield Police Department.

The outside of the home or apartment complex needs exterior lighting, Brown said.

“It is puzzling to police officers why people turn off their exterior lights at night,” he said. “It does not prevent but deters criminals from walking up to the home. (Burglars) don’t want to be seen, so they are going to be working in shadows.”

The homeowner or landlord should trim bushes, shrubs and trees around the home or apartment complex.

“It may not seem like a big issue, but if you have a window and there is a big shrub right next to it, the bad guy is basically going to hide in that shrub, and that is where he is going to work from,” Brown said. “If it is overgrown, he can maneuver in and around shrubs and low-hanging

trees around your home.”

Brown said he recommends getting a home security system if it the homeowner or renter can afford one. Some systems are more expensive than others, and they come with monthly fees.

“Another option is a dog,” he said. “Just the fact a dog is barking sometimes is enough to deter bad guys.”

If a burglar breaks into a home or apartment, then you have the right to defend yourself without legal recourse,” Brown said.

“Law enforcement cannot tell everybody (that they) need to buy a weapon or to get a baseball bat and keep it beside the bed, but if you choose to defend yourself in your home, you have that right,” he said.

Before someone moves into an apartment, ask the manager if it is well lit, if the lawn is trimmed and if there have been any break-ins in the area, Brown said.

“If the manager is reluctant to tell you, then you can go to our website and look at what break-ins have been in the area before making your decision,” he said If a college student rents a house or an apartment, then he or she needs renter’s in See SAFEGUARD, page 14

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Cons ider ut ilit ies, qualit y of l i v i n g b e fo r e s i g n i n g t h e l e a se

By Nick Simpson The Standard As their first school year begins to end, freshmen begin to think of moving out of the dorms and into a true adult existence. Learning to budget between food, rent, utilities and leisurely activities can be somewhat tricky and is the ultimate first step in growing up. So, settling on a place that will be cost efficient can be one of the most important decisions one can make as they begin a new school year.

Brent Haselhorst of Springfield owns Haselhorst Properties. They have been in business since 1992 and specialize in catering their services to students since many of their available apartments and homes are located near the Missouri State campus.

Haselhorst said renting an apartment or home can be more affordable than one might think coming from residence hall living.

“Prices can vary a little bit depending on the number of bedrooms,” he said. “If you’re looking at houses, a two-bedroom

house will likely start at around $600 a month to be divided between two people.

This does not include things like Internet, cable and utilities. But most students can expect an average of $350 a month for rent.”

But there is more than just the face of the apartment or home to consider when approaching a lease with a pen. Haselhorst said there are a lot of things firsttime tenants are not prepared for or are unaware of.

“Students need to understand what they are getting for what they are paying,” he said. “Are you getting free utilities paid? Is there a shuttle that will take you to campus? Is there available parking? There is a long range of things out there that can come with the price that is quoted.”

Erin Hendrick, a senior in the Music Department, has gone through a couple houses and apartments in her trials through college and gives some sound advice.

“You definitely need to look into the See APT HUNTING page 11

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Apt Hunting Continued from page 10 quality of the building,” she said. “My current apartment looks really nice and everything is new, but the materials are not of the best quality. I’ve had two cabinet doors that are rarely used just fall off on their own for no reason, and the power in my roommate’s room will just stop working, forcing us to reset it.”

And problems don’t end there.

“My boyfriend has to bang on a wall to get the lights in his bathroom to start working sometimes,” she said. “And if there is a low ceiling in your shower, you will get mold no matter what you do. And don’t ever expect to get your deposit back, so just let that go when you sign the lease.”

Now, when you’ve finally settled on a place of personal value, the worry doesn’t end after you’ve signed the lease.

Haselhorst said that it is very easy for students to mismanage their budget and wind up in a great deal of trouble.

“One of the things I think most students don’t realize is that, when you sign a lease, you are entering into a legally binding Missouri contract,” he said. “It is a pretty serious piece of legal information, and they need to understand their commitment.”

Haselhorst said sometimes the reper-

For more information about apartment, house and dorm prices, turn to page 4 to check out The Standard’s housing grid. cussions of breaking a lease can be more than the average student can handle.

“It’s usually a 12-month commitment, so it’s not something that you can just try for two months, decide it’s something you don’t like and just walk away,” he said.

“The key is communication with your landlord to minimize the long-term, negative impact the breaking of a lease could have on your credit history and on your ability to one day rent another apartment or buy a house or car. But these things are usually manageable.”

It’s never easy growing up. What most people don’t realize is that we are getting a little older each day, but it’s the responsibilities we put on ourselves that truly signify our ascent into adulthood.

The decision to take charge of our own living and get out of the dorms is something everyone eventually must decide.

But understand that, once you’ve grown up, there might not be any going back.

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Living with Mom and Dad has both its pros and cons

By Bobbie Sawyer The Standard For many college students, moving out of the house means more freedom, later hours and less exposure to your mom’s Tivo-ed episodes of “Dancing with the Stars.” But it can also lead to homesickness and a depleted bank account. With a few months of dorm living under their belt, some students find themselves back under their parents’ roofs and experiencing the ups and downs of life with Mom and Dad. Senior English education major Sofie Blount, who opted to live with her parents for about a year while saving up money to get her own place, said moving back home was a smooth transition and one that she embraced.

“It was easy to get back in the groove,” Blount said. “Some people are worried that their independence would go away, but my parents were really cool about it.”

She said her time spent at home strengthened her family bond.

“We had dinner every night together

when I was home,” Blount said. “It has a lot to do with the type of parents you have. I’ve always been close to my parents.”

Sarah Schupp, publisher of University Parent Media (an organization that partners with universities across the country to distribute literature and monthly e-mail newsletters to parents of students), said discussing the interests of both parties beforehand is as crucial with a student-parent relationship as with any living arrangement.

“It’s important for (students) to set up really strong boundaries and expectations with parents,” Schupp said.

“Without discussing expectations, that can set up a family for failure. It’s almost like a roommate agreement.”

Schupp suggests discussing individual schedules and responsibilities, such as whether the student will be expected to pay a portion of rent or groceries.

“Think through what impact it will have on their relationship with their family,” she said. “You don’t want to do See PARENTS page 13

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Parents Continued from page 12 anything that will be harmful. It’s even like living with a really close friend. Sometimes that’s harder than living with a stranger.”

However, Schupp said living with family can also offer a built-in support system.

“Sometimes you can find additional support there,” she said. “There’s less of an adjustment. You don’t have to get adjusted to a new roommate.”

Mary Beth Mann, an associate professor in the Childhood Education and Family Studies Department, said while families can provide much-needed comfort, it’s important for students to consider the potential loss of freedom and negotiate rules and boundaries beforehand.

“It calls for a straightforward conversation,” Mann said. “After you’ve had a semester or two away from family, you don’t want parents breathing down your neck, telling you what you can or can’t do.”

John Autry, a sophomore music major, lived with his parents during his freshman year.

“I’ve always had a good relationship with my parents. They had their social and work life, and I had mine,” Autry said. “It was kind of like being independent, just living in the basement.”

He said, though living at home was a benefit financially, commuting to the university from his parents’ home didn’t allow for the college experience he hoped for.

“There was no reason for me to be on campus other than class,” Autry said. “I wouldn’t have made a lot of friends. I’d be stuck with everyone from high school.”

Schupp said it’s often especially difficult for commuter students to feel included in college and recommends getting involved with oncampus social organizations.

“If you are a commuter student, you have to try that much harder to be involved at school,” she said. “Students have to take initiative.”

Autry said he remedied the situation by joining a fraternity and now shares space in a much louder, messier and more chaotic environment.

Despite the loss of personal space, he said the change of environment suits him.

“I had to sacrifice cleanliness and organization for the social part of it,” Autry said. “I’m finally coming to grips with it.”

Mann said she’s noticed that the trend of sharing space with parents is extending to postcollegiate life.

Mann said it’s important for both parents and students to recognize their changing roles.

“There’s a pattern of behavior that’s been established in the home, and that’s going to change,” Mann said. “Parents have to let their kids make their own mistakes. That’s the hardest thing for parents.”

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Safeguard Continued from page 9 surance to protect his or her personal property, said Scott Berry, an independent insurance agent at Scott Berry Agency.

“What you need to do is sit down and make a list of your larger items, estimate your smaller items and come up with a price that you would be comfortable with to cover your goods in case there was a disaster,” Berry said. “All insurance companies base insurance off of your credit score.

“It is hard for me to say what (price) renter’s insurance is because every indi-

vidual is going to be different. There is just no way for me telling you what it is actually going to be unless I actually gave you a quote.”

Renters should discuss theft coverage with their insurance agent because, even though most insurance companies have theft coverage, some companies use theft as an endorsement where you have to add theft on, Berry said.

Homeowners also need homeowner’s insurance to protect their personal property, he said.

“Your personal property on homeowner’s insurance is most of the time 70 percent of your dwelling ‘A’ coverage—the amount that you have your house insured for,” Berry said. “If that is not enough, then we can add more to it.”

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• Do stay alert. Keep your mind on your surroundings, who’s in front of you and who’s behind you. Don’t get distracted. If you’re worried about crime ask a friend to accompany you when you go out.

• Do communicate the message that you’re calm, confident, and know where you’re going. Stand tall, walk purposefully, and make quick eye contact with people around you.

• Do trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a place or situation…leave.

When Walking:

• Plan the safest route to your destination and use it. Choose well lit busy streets and avoid using vacant lots, alleys, or construction sites. Take the long way if it’s the safest.

• Know your neighborhood. Find out what stores and restaurants are open late and where the police and fire stations are.

• Carry your purse close to your body and keep a firm grip on it. Carry a wallet in an inside coat or side trouser pocket, not in a rear trouser pocket.

• Don’t flaunt expensive jewelry or clothing.

• Walk facing traffic so you can see approaching cars.

• Don’t overburden yourself with packages and groceries that make it hard to react.

• Bring “emergency” change for cab fare, bus fare, or a telephone call.

• Have your car or house key in hand as you approach your vehicle or home.

• If you suspect you’re being followed by someone on foot, cross the street and head for the nearest well lit, populated area. Walk quickly or run to a house or store to call police.

• If you are being followed by someone in a car, change direction immediately and make a visible point of writing down the license number.

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• Keep your doors locked, even when you are home.

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• You should not automatically open your door when someone knocks, especially if you’re alone. Know who is outside – use the eyeviewer.

• Keep your windows locked when you are away and while sleeping.

• When away or at home, draw your blinds or curtains to prevent prowlers from seeing your valuables.

• Never remain in the laundry room in an apartment community alone.

• Avoid dark places, short cuts, bushy trees, and sparsely traveled areas.

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Spyware and Protecting Your Privacy Trina Lambert safety.com

You’ve just upgraded to a new computer and a high-speed Internet connection.

The antivirus and firewall programs are installed. Finally you’re ready to cruise the information super highway in the express lane. For a few weeks you are NASCARcertified. And then, it happens. Your way is suddenly blocked and you have to pull off to the side of the road.

What is “it” you ask? Pop-up and pop-under windows are in the way of Web pages you want to view or the email message you were reading or the document you were writing. You and your computer are the victims of spyware and adware.

Spyware and Adware Defined

Spyware monitors and collects information about a user’s Internet surfing habits and passes that information on, often without the user’s knowledge, to another party.

Advertising companies use user’s surfing habits to create adware programs and directed advertising in the form of pop-up and pop-unders. Adware may lead you to a different Web page than you requested or even change your home page, the page you have directed to open each time you initiate your browser, to one of its choosing. Spyware can also be used more maliciously, for example, to access passwords and other confidential information. At the very least, these programs slow you down, disrupting your experience and your ability to run your computer without interference.

Where Does Spyware Come From?

Spyware comes from a variety of sources. The most common are downloads, viruses or worms, and unrequested installations. Downloads, especially free ones, may include spyware and adware, but these secondary purposes are not clearly disclosed. Or, bundled programs may contain these as well. You may also surf the Web and unintentionally install spyware or adware masquerading as plug-ins or corrective software that allow you to view a certain site. Viruses or worms all also culprits. Another way to become infected is through the companies themselves.

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stop this process, if you’re aware that it is happening.

Protect Your Computer

Despite the sneakiness of spyware and adware and those behind them, you can surf safely and preserve your privacy: • Maintain updated antivirus and firewall protection, as well as any other system security upgrades • Use antispyware programs to clean your system regularly but watch that the program does not add its own spyware • Keep your Web browser’s security system at medium or higher and make sure it is set to warn you of any suspicious downloads.

• Read licensing agreements and privacy statements before installing any software and abort installations with questionable policies

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Help Eliminate Auto Theft Professional thieves can steal any car, but make them work for yours. To prevent thefts, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) and the Arizona Automobile Theft Authority recommends “Layered Protection.” The more layers of protection on your vehicle, the more difficult it is to steal.

The number of layers your vehicle needs varies depending on your vehicle and geographic location. Your budget and personal preferences should determine which anti-theft device is best for you.

Layer #1 -- Common Sense

An unlocked vehicle with a key in the ignition is an open invitation to any thief, regardless of which anti-theft device you use. The common sense approach to protection is the simplest and most cost-effective way to thwart would-be thieves.

• Lock your car - half of all vehicles stolen are left unlocked • Take your keys - nearly 20% of all vehicles stolen have the keys in them • Park in well-lit areas - car thefts occur at night more than half the time • Park in attended lots - car thieves do not like witnesses • Do not leave your vehicle running and unattended • Completely close your car windows • Do not leave valuables in plain view • Do not hide a spare set of keys in the car - the pros know where to look • If you have a garage, use it - when you do, lock both the vehicle and the garage door

Layer #2 -- Warning Device

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• Protective Window Laminate • Microdots applied to various surfaces on vehicle, which are imprinted with identification information.

• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) etching on vehicle windows.

Layer #3 -- Immobilizing Device

This third layer of protection is a device which prevents thieves from bypassing your ignition and hot-wiring the vehicle. Some electronic devices have computer chips in ignition keys. Other devices inhibit the flow of electricity or fuel to the engine until a hidden switch or button is activated. Popular third layer devices include: • Smart keys • High security locks & keys • Fuse cut-offs • Kill switches • Starter, ignition and fuel disablers

Layer #4 -- Tracking Device

The final layer of protection is a tracking device which emits a signal to a police or monitoring station when the vehicle is reported stolen. Tracking devices are very effective in helping authorities recover stolen vehicles.

For additional auto theft prevention tips visit www.tempe.gov/cpu or www/azwatchyourcar.com websites or contact the Tempe Police Department, Crime Prevention Unit at (480) 858-6330

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Fire Safety

The Tempe Fire Department is concerned about your safety both on and off campus. When choosing off-campus housing, insure that fire safety plays a role in your efforts to choose an apartment, just as you consider crime prevention issues.

Since January of 2000, 100 students have died in campus-related fires in the United States, with almost 80 percent occurring in off-campus housing, according to Campus Firewatch, a monthly newsletter focusing on the complex issues of campus fire safety.

Four factors have been identified in a number of the off-campus fires: • Lack of automatic fire sprinklers • Missing or disabled smoke alarms • Careless disposal of smoking materials • Impaired judgment from alcohol consumption With ASU being the largest university in the nation, we are not immune from the dangers of fire, as evidenced by two near tragic fires in off-campus housing during the 2006 fall semester. Some or all of the factors identified above were involved in the Tempe fires. One fire involved a condominium in which two students were physically rescued by firefighters and suffered severe smoke inhalation, requiring lengthy stays in the Maricopa County Hospital Burn Unit. In the second serious off-campus fire, one student was seriously injured when she was forced to jump from a second floor patio to escape the flames.

There is a great deal of choice when it comes to selecting off-campus housing.

Consider the added protection provided by automatic fire sprinklers. Know that smoke detectors are required in all rental housing units in Tempe, and ask that the unit be tested to insure that it is working before you select the apartment. Ask when the last fire inspection was done on the building and do not hesitate to ask to see the Fire Department’s Inspection Form so that you can be knowledgeable about any noted violations of the fire code.

Basic steps in fire safety include:

• Not sleeping in a building without a working smoke detector.

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• Know two ways out of any building that you are in, whether it is your house, apartment, theater or night club.

• After a party, check seat cushions on couches and chairs for cigarettes that may be smoldering, and dispose of cigarette butts properly.

• Do not overload extension cords if may cause them to overheat.

• Make sure you have a fire extinguisher and that you know how to use it.

Additionally, you can call the Tempe Fire Department’s Fire Prevention and Public Fire Safety Education Division at 480-858-7200 for additional information and/or to ask for a fire inspection on your living unit at no cost.

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Be A Good Neighbor In an effort to create the best livable community, Arizona State University and the City of Tempe formed a partnership to provide ASU students with programs and services to enhance the quality of life.

Know Your Neighbors

When you make the decision to live off campus you have a responsibility to be a considerate neighbor. Introduce yourself to your neighbors and say hello when you see them. Exchange phone numbers in case of an emergency and ask your neighbors to watch your home when you are out of town.

Parties

Have respect for your neighbors’ right to peace and quiet. Let your neighbors know in advance if you plan to have a large party, and give them your telephone number so they can contact you in case your party becomes too loud. (Five or more guests is defined as a party by the City of Tempe Ordinance 5-30 through 5-35). Always clean up your trash and be sure that everyone present is 21 or older if alcohol is served.

Noise

Property owners and property managers will be notified of all noise and alcohol violations occurring on their properties. Property owners will have to make decisions when handling these violations. So don’t leave barking dogs outside and monitor noise levels including the volume of your stereo and TV.

Property Appearance

Property owners and tenants are responsible for bringing property into compliance.

Failure to comply or repeated violations may result in legal recourse and a fine.

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Parking

Park your car facing the correct direction on the street and in appropriately marked spaces. Do not keep cars that do not run in your driveway and do not park in front of your neighbors’ houses. If your car needs repair, do not do maintenance on your car in your driveway or in the street.

Crime Prevention

Follow these suggestions to keep you and your vehicle safe: 1. Never leave keys in your vehicle. 2. Always lock your car doors. 3. Never leave valuable items in your car. 4. Park in well-lit areas. 5. Park in close proximity to your destination. For more information click on the Tempe Crime Prevention web site at www.tempe.gov/cpu.

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Crime Free Multi-Housing Program City of Tempe Police Department

Since approximately half of Tempe’s residents live in apartments, the Tempe Police Department’s Crime Analysis Unit produces several reports that document calls for service and crime at Tempe apartment communities with more than twenty units.

The information in these reports, as well as other valuable information, can be found on the Crime Analysis Unit’s web site at: www.tempe.gov/cau Calls for Service Reports are produced monthly and rank the communities according to the ratio of citizen generated calls for service per apartment unit. In a citizensgenerated call for service, a citizen will call for police assistance and an officer is dispatched to the call. You will find the following by accessing www.tempe.gov/cau : • Click on Apartment Monthly Calls for Service List • Highlight the name of the apartment community you are searching for and click.

• You will find a complete listing of all calls for service for the most completed month.

We encourage you to access this information to review all your calls for service for the previous month. This information is being provided to assist you in developing an environment where crime cannot flourish. If you do not have access to the internet, please contact Kathy Groenewold, Crime Free Multi-Housing Coordinator at (480) 858-6337 to obtain a current copy of your calls for service.

Steps to Help Secure a Safe Apartment

1. Visit the Tempe Police Department website at www.tempe.gov/cau to view the apartment community calls for service bulletin (crime stats).

2. Inspect the apartment community both day and night for activity.

3. Check the property for curb appeal. Does the management company care about the property? Do they trim the bushes, maintain the lighting, physical appearance gives you the impression someone cares and shows ownership.

4. Interview other residents that reside at the property. Ask them do they feel safe? How does management handle issues?

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5. The management company will be interviewing you as a prospective resident. You would want to interview the management company to make sure they meet your expectations.

6. Ask the management company if they participate in the Crime Free MultiHousing Program.

7. Ask the management company if they provide courtesy control.

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Arizona State Law

Arizona State law states that a person commits the crime of Disorderly Conduct by making unreasonable noise that disturbs the peace and quiet of another person. (A.R.S. 13-2904) A person believed to have committed disorderly conduct may be arrested or cited. If found guilty, that person could be sentenced up to four months in jail and given a $750 fine for a first offense.

To charge someone with Disorderly Conduct, the courts require that a citizen allow police to put his/her name in the police report and testify as a victim. No report will be taken if there is no victim.

Loud Party Concerns Tempe has a vitality that is unmatched in the valley. Arizona State University, Mill Avenue, and huge city sponsored events. Private parties are also frequent, as are noise complaints. The Tempe Police responded to over 8,000 loud party/noise complaints for the year 2004! These complaints often result in the person responsible for the party receiving a fine or a citation.

What is a “loud party”?

A loud party is a gathering that disturbs the peace of another. It does not actually have to be a traditional party to qualify. Parties often bring related problems such as noise complaints, loud vehicles and their stereos, neighborhood litter, and misbehavior such as urinating in public. The info below gives information on how loud parties are handled by the Tempe Police.

What to do if you are planning a party:

• Notify neighbors of the planned party. If the neighbors are not supportive, change the location or nature of the party.

• Consider neighbors when planning your party.

• Control who is invited and admitted to your party.

• During your party, periodically check your neighborhood to correct problems.

You may be responsible for what takes place off of your property as a result of your party. Pick up trash and correct any other problems.

• If you lose control of your party, end it yourself. If you are unsuccessful in ending it, call the police. The police will assist you.

• If the police show up at your party, fully cooperate with them. Your cooperation may keep you from getting fined or cited.

• Do not mix alcohol and underage party attendees. The two do not go together, and could lead to civil and criminal consequences.

What to do when neighbors are planning a party:

• Express concerns early. When you discover a planned party for your neighborhood, discuss your concerns with the responsible person.

• When you learn of a party call the Tempe Police non-emergency number and give the information to on-duty personnel.

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• If the party is going on and concern arises, contact the responsible person if you feel comfortable doing so.

• Be tolerant. Your ongoing relationship with your neighbor may be more important than a single event, even if your routine is challenged for one night.

• If the property is a rental, notify the landlord yourself in writing. This assures the landlord knows what is happening. Rental properties are required by law to register with the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office. Their website is www.maricopa.gov/assessor.

When to call the police:

• When all else fails, call Tempe Police and report the disturbance.

• If you are not willing to identify yourself or be listed as a victim in a police report, police will still respond, but the incident will be handled as a civil matter.

Other remedies:

If the residence you are calling about is an on going problem, there are other remedies that could solve the concerns. Several options include: • Refer ongoing problems to your area Crime Prevention officer. Your officer can be reached by calling (480) 858-6330 or by clicking on www.tempe.gov/ cpu • Consider mediation. This is a free service through the City of Tempe’s Social Services Department. Set an appointment by calling (480) 350-2430. The website is www.tempe.gov/social services.

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Tempe Rental Housing Code Requirements Why a Rental Housing Code? - Degree of Consanguinity

While most property owners, landlords and property management companies do their best to maintain rental units in safe and healthy conditions, others may neglect needed repairs on their properties. Exterior conditions such as peeling paint, curling roof shingles and dead landscaping may have a negative effect on surrounding property values and breed apathy in a neighborhood. Interior conditions such as adequate cooling and heating, proper plumbing, and correct electrical connections are all necessary to secure the well-being and safety of the tenant. The City of Tempe’s Rental Housing Code was adopted in January 1998 to ensure that rental housing units, both single and multi-family units, remain free of deteriorated and slum-like conditions. The code was not designed to settle landlord-tenant disputes.

This information is intended to provide a summary of Tempe’s Rental Housing Code requirements. For specific information or a complete copy of the Rental Housing Code, please contact, Neighborhood Enhancement at 480-350-8372 or visit www. tempe.gov/codee/.

ZDC defintion:

Family means: 1. One (1) or more persons related by the 3rd degree of consanguinity, adoption, marriage or as domestic partners as defined in Section 7-105, and not more than two (2) additional persons living together in a dwelling unit; or 2. Not more than three (3) persons who are not related by the 3rd degree of consanguinity, adoption, marriage or as domestic partners, living together in a dwelling unit.

The City of Tempe regulates the number of people that can legally occupy a property. In single family dwellings, more than three (3) people that are not related can not live together as a household. For more information please contact the Code Compliance office at 480-350-8076.

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required to meet the following minimum conditions: • Smoke Detectors are required in each unit and must be in working condition at all times.

• Locking devises are required for exterior swinging or sliding doors, and on all windows that are designed to be opened and are accessible from the outside.

• Every principle entrance door must have an eye viewer or adjacent window, which allows a view of the area directly in front of the door.

• In complexes of more than four units, public stairwells, parking lots, exterior entrances and postal box areas must meet specific lighting requirements for safety purposes. Call for specific information on these requirements.

Sanitary Facilities

Every rental housing unit must have sanitary facilities adequate for personal cleanliness, properly installed and maintained, including: Flush toilets, lavatory basins, bathtubs or showers, hot water service of at least 110 degrees, water-seal traps and a reasonable flow of water (not less than one gallon-per-minute).

Kitchen Areas

A kitchen sink, oven, stove, and refrigerator are all required and must be in sound condition. A reasonable flow of water and water-seal traps are required. Countertops, pantries and cupboards shall be free from holes, breaks or cracks and the surface must be easily cleanable.

Electrical, Lighting and Thermal Environment

Every habitable room shall have two outlets and either a permanent light fixture or a third outlet controlled by a wall switch. Permanent light fixtures are required in each laundry room, bathroom and kitchen. Permanently installed heating facilities, able to provide a temperature of at least 70 degrees, and cooling devices, able to provide adequate cooling (dependant upon the unit type) are required. No oven, stove, range or unvented combustion heater may be used for the purpose of heating a unit.

Doors, Windows, and Ventilation

Specific requirements for doors, windows and ventilation are enumerated in the Rental Housing Code. As a summary, each unit is required to have weather-tight exterior doors and windows that provide adequate light and ventilation. Any unit cooled by an evaporative cooler, which is not equipped with upducts, shall have at least one open able exterior opening that is screened. All screens must be in good condition, free from holes, tears or other imperfections.

For more information, questions or to register a complaint, please contact: Neighborhood Enhancement • Phone: 480-350-8372 www.tempe.gov/codee/ Additional Resources Better Business Bureau....................................602-264-1721 Community Legal Services..............................480-833-1442 Fair Housing Office..........................................480-350-8950 Landlord/Tenant Hotline...................................602-256-3517 Slumlord Hotline-County Attorney...................602-372-7586 Tempe Justice Courts......................................480-967-8857 Tempe Community Action Agency...................480-350-5880 ASU Student Legal Assistance .......................480-965-6307 In addition to the City of Tempe’s Rental Housing Code, the State of Arizona regulates residential rental properties in the Arizona Revised Statutes in chapters 12 and 33. A provision of A.R.S. § 33 requires that a local agent be designated for each property. For further information on this requirement or to determine if a rental property has been registered contact the Maricopa County Assessor’s Office at 602-506-3406 or visit their website at http://www.maricopa.gov/assessor.

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High-tech spring cleaning: Dust, wipe, fix up and declutter your devices

By Mark W. Smith Detroit Free Press Spring is very much here. And your tech devices can probably use a good spring cleaning.

Keeping your home computer clean can keep it running faster and even put years on its life. And with the addition of some free programs, you can keep your digital life clutter-free year round.

With help from Carlo Tuzzolino, service department manager at Computer Direct in Madison Heights, Mich., here are some of the best ways to keep your tech happy and healthy.

Cleaning 101

Tuzzolino says he sees dirty computers every day, brought to their digital knees by dust built up inside and unnecessary programs that can surreptitiously siphon valuable processing power.

The best ammo against dust and other debris inside a computer is a can of compressed air.

“Eventually if you get enough dust, it’ll start to conduct electricity,” which causes to computer to run less efficiently, Tuzzolino says.

If any of the cleaning requires exposing the inside of your computer, Tuzzolino recommends using an antistatic wristband (available at any computer store and online) that will prevent static electricity from damaging the computer’s circuitry.

To clean a smudgy screen, he recommends using an everyday glass cleaner like Windex. The key, though, is to spray the liquid on a paper towel first to make sure there isn’t too much on your technology.

“If you get any of that liquid to drip inside, it can do some damage,” Tuzzolino says.

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Give it a boost

As computer programs are installed over time, many machines can begin to get bogged down with unnecessary programs that run all the time.

Besides an antivirus program, there is often little or no reason to have a computer program running in the background, Tuzzolino says. To unclog the build-up, check your system preferences (Mac) or control panel (PC). Delete any start-up items that aren’t completely necessary.

Free programs like Malwarebytes or CCleaner also can track unneeded and malicious software and keep a computer from getting bogged down by it.

And as a computer hits the 3- or 4-year-old mark, it can become decidedly slower.

But that’s not a reason to buy a brand-new machine, Tuzzolino says.

Often, the addition of more memory can speed up the machine inexpensively. Doing so will give your computer a needed boost to perform well as programs have grown more taxing.

“The applications and Web pages that you’re accessing now, they’re a little more demanding on the computer,” Tuzzolino says.

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Who needs cookbooks or magazines when you have a computer?

By Jim Buchta Star Tribune (Minneapolis) It all started with a move.

Not a downsizing, but an upsizing to a place with more storage and a bigger kitchen.

But when I opened the cabinet where I store my cookbooks, magazines and thousands of recipes that I’ve been saving for the past couple of decades, I was horrified. Had I become a hoarder?

I started pulling them out and making giveaway piles, but it wasn’t long before the stacks were so tall that the dog couldn’t find his way to the door. That was the moment I decided to pare down my cookbooks and shift my recipe collection from the sagging shelves of a big front hall cabinet to a thumbprint-size digital folder on the desktop of my 13-inch laptop, where I quickly discovered that I am not a pioneer in this endeavor.

The Internet is full of discussions, apps and suggestions on how to create a digital recipe box. With tablets, iPads and other devices becoming ever more portable, it’s a process that I haven’t yet come to regret.

Not that I’ll ever get rid of the vintage book of cocktail recipes from the Savoy Hotel in London that I got from my friend Deb, whose parents picked it up during their honeymoon in the 1930s. Or the cookbook that I received from a woman I met in Sitka, Alaska, while we ate a spontaneous supper on the small tugboat she’d just piloted through the Inside Passage. Or the collection of Buchta family recipes that my cousin, Lisa, collected from some of the ancient aunties.

The giveaway pile grew and so did the stack of recipes set for scanning. I had already started to copy recipes that I found on the Internet into a folder on my desktop computer, and I made a commitment to continue the digital collection.

The decision required some mental gymnastics. A laptop is no substitute for the batter-stained pages of a favorite food magazine — especially for someone ob2011-12 Off-Campus Housing Guide

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sessed with food.

I had started collecting recipes when I was a kid. My grandmother was a chef and a caterer. My folks saw prepared foods as a luxury we didn’t need or want. And my mom kept adding to a big box of recipes and newspaper clippings, which I took refuge in when I was bored and while other kids were building forts. I built forts, too, but mine always had a kitchen.

So back to the purging. There’s another reason why — like so many other kindred, hoarding souls I’ve met on the Internet — I have crossed to the dark side. More families than ever travel, but don’t have room in the SUV to haul around their kids and the cookbooks as they go from house to house.

Like a lot of modern families, mine roams gypsy-like among several kitchens in different states. Many times I’ve volunteered to cook a big family meal in Minneapolis only to realize that the corn souffle recipe from my friend Rose, for example, was in the messy drawer at the family farm in Wisconsin. Or that the Thanksgiving menu and corresponding shopping list that I’d carefully planned through much trial and error over the years was in a file folder 350 miles away from the meal.

A constant companion

So it was a no-brainer to keep my recipes in something I never leave home without: my laptop, which gets backed up regularly, has seemingly infinite storage space (unlike even my new and bigger kitchen) and is always at my side. That’s not to say it was easy to say goodbye to the stacks of Saveur, Cooking Light and Bon Appetit magazines piled up in my front hall.

Even though I cross-checked the printed magazines with the websites to make sure that the content really is available online, those glossy covers reminded me of a mouthwatering meal I’d made, or wanted to make. Or of a place I wanted to go. Or of a brainless afternoon lying in a bathtub and dreaming about my next meal.

And so, after flirting for a moment about the illogical prospect of just mailing my castoffs to similar-minded friends, out they went, six or seven big plastic bins of books, recipes and clippings, to Half-Price Books, where I got a few coins for each magazine, just enough to fund a few treats from Caribou.

Was it the right decision? Time will tell.

For now, I’m still packing for my move and am relieved that the cookbooks I haven’t used for years and the recipes that I could never find won’t be among the things I have to schlep.

And I’m relieved that during my next family cooking assignment, I won’t have to decide which recipes to pack. All I’ll have to worry about is where I put my laptop.

WHY GO DIGITAL? Pros

• You’ll have your recipes wherever you have your laptop.

• No more stacks of disorganized magazines or books.

• It’s much easier to search a Word document than it is a box of disorganized recipes.

Cons • Not as much fun — or practical — to read recipes in the bathtub on your laptop.

• Electronic recipes don’t develop the same “character” as a cookbook does.

(And definitely not the same smudges.)

• Few cookbooks have a digital counterpart, though most magazines and newspapers have easy-to-search recipes online.

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Contacts & Resources Safety Escort Service

is an exceptional service that the Undergraduate Student Government provides to all members of Arizona State University community. Essentially, the Safety Escort Service ensures students, faculty, and staff a safer alternative than walking alone to campus parking lots, structures, and residence halls. In the form of a golf cart or van, the Safety Escort Service provides an escort for free from any on-campus location. Safety Escort Service is open from 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Monday-Saturday, and 7:00 PM-11:00 PM on Sundays. If he/she would like to be picked up consistently on a certain day and time every week, they can call and request to be put on the “regulars list” by calling (480) 965-1515. Once they are on the list, there is no need to call in the future. Safety Escort Service drivers will arrive as close to the requested time as possible. The Safety Escort Service is open during the fall and spring semesters, as well as the Summer Sessions. The only time this service is not open is during Winter Break.

Off-Campus Housing Fair

Each year, Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services (OCCSS) hosts two OffCampus Housing Fairs that take place in November and March on Hayden Library Lawn at ASU’s Tempe campus. The event provides a one-stop shop for students, faculty, and staff to research the various off-campus living options. The Off-Campus Housing Fair is a unique on-campus opportunity for ASU students to speak personally with representatives from local housing and apartment communities. The event has expanded to include vendors that provide amenities and services related to living off-campus, thereby increasing the information students need before transitioning to off-campus living. Don’t miss this huge event!

For questions please visit our web site at: www.asu.edu/reslife/occss or join the ASU “Off-Campus Students” Facebook Group for up-to-date information.

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sell routine maintenance items, fix bikes, and have many used spare parts that are available for those who need them. We can also order virtually any part you need for your bike, from good-quality economical parts to high-end, high-performance equipment, at prices lower than you can find at virtually any bike shop. In addition to this service, USG also provides a Free Bike Rental Program, in which any student can rent out our bikes for free for two week periods at a time. The hours of operation of the Bike Co-Op are Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and they can be contacted at (480) 965-8017.

Government Relations

The USG Government Relations Department serves as an advocacy group to our administration, the Arizona Board of Regents, the City of Tempe, the Governor’s Office, the State Legislature, and the federal government on behalf of the student voice. Our preliminary goals are to: Local and State Lobbying Efforts • Work with NAU, UofA, ASU to lobby the state legislature on behalf of all Arizona university students.

• Develop effective campaign strategies to put pressure on key legislators to further our higher education goals.

Guest Speakers • Request that legislators, research analysts at local think tanks, the governor, etc. speak at ASU about higher education issues.

• Bring prominent people to campus (i.e., educators, politicians, business leaders, etc.)

Increase Voter Registration on Campus • Mall Voter Registration – During USG tabling hours, volunteers will actively reach out to students to register to vote.

• Special Events and Guest Speakers – USG and volunteers will register voters at ASU events and Government Relation Training sessions.

• Work to secure an early polling site at ASU Tempe.

Useful Website Resources Student Rights and Responsibilities www.asu.edu/srr Tempe Police Department Crime Analysis Unit www.tempe.gov/cau

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Important Contacts

Off-Campus Information • Fair Housing Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.264.1721 • Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.2940 • Community Outreach. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.727.0656 • City of Tempe, Volunteer office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.350.5190 Campus Information • ASU (Tempe Campus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.9011 • ASU (West Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602.543.5500 • ASU (Polytechnic Campus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480.727.3278 • Student Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.6547 Undergraduate Admissions • ASU (Tempe Campus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.7788 • ASU (West Campus) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602.543.9378 • ASU (Polytechnic Campus). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .480.727.1359 Student Financial Assistance Tempe Campus • General Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.3355 • Student Employment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.5186 • Scholarship Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.4845 • Graduate College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.3521 West Campus • General Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 602.543.8178 Polytechnic Campus • General Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.727.1041 Student Legal Assistance (ASASU) • General Questions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 480.965.6307

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Parking & Transportation FLASH (Free Local Area Shuttle)

The FLASH runs every 10 minutes Monday-Friday. FLASH is a great way to get around at ASU particularly for many students who park in Lot 59. FLASH Back (counter-clockwise direction) and FLASH Forward (clockwise direction) offers a convenient transportation alternative to get where you need to go at ASU and Downtown Tempe Campus (see map on page 30). They also offer the FLASH to University Drive which travels to Rio Salado Pkwy. To Mill Ave, south on Mill Ave to University Drive, east on University making 4 stops only along University Drive then heads back up Stadium Dr. to Packard.

How to Purchase a Parking Decal

Decals may be purchased through online services (with the exception of Residence Hall decals) or in person at Parking and Transit Services, Decal Sales (Room 105, The Towers, 525 S. Forest Ave.), between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM (MST) weekdays. Resident hall students, who wish to purchase a permit, must do so in person at the Decal Sales office. In order to purchase a decal to park at residence hall or fraternity/sorority house one must show a residence hall check-in sheet or a resident hall validation stamp on their Sun Card. For more information contact the ASU Parking and Transit office at 480-965-1072.

Cross Parking

Cross parking is a opportunity that allows any ASU decal holder to park outside of their designated lot or structure anytime after 4:00pm. Cross parking is also not permitted at anytime in the following locations: • Parking Structure 1(PS1) A PS 1 or PS 1E decal is required at all times Monday – Thursday PS 1 is open to cross parking only on Friday’s after 4 p.m. and weekends.

• Parking Structure 3 (PS3) A PS 3 or PS 3E decal is required at all times Mon-Thurs. PS3 is open to cross parking only on Friday after 4 p.m. and weekends.

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• Residential Lot 50 and 63 • Any area reserved for ASU vehicles

Metro Light Rail

METRO light rail runs through the heart of the Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses. It provides quick and efficient service between the two campuses as well as to a number of destinations in the greater-Phoenix area, including a connection to Sky Harbor International Airport.

Tempe Campus Stops (take the westbound train for Downtown Phoenix): University Drive & Rural Road, Veterans Way & College Ave, Mill Ave & Third Street Downtown Phoenix Campus Stops: Van Buren & Central Ave. (for westbound trips), Van Buren & 1st Ave (for eastbound trips; traveling back to Tempe) *When traveling between the Tempe and Downtown Phoenix campuses, allow at least 35 minutes commuting time.

Metro Ride Guide

How to Ride 1. Plan your trip using the online trip planner at valleymetro.org or Google Transit.

2. Buy a transit pass at any light rail station, transit center, retail outlet or online.

Fot a list of retail locations, visit metrolightrail.org.

3. Activate your pass before boarding. Keep your pass as proof of payment.

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5. Trains stop at every station. Upcoming stops are announced on the train.

Fare Vending Machines

Fare vending machines are located at each light rail station. An all-day or multi-day pass is also valid on bus for the purchased time period.

1. Choose full fare, reduced fare (disabled, youth, senior or Medicare cardholders) or Express/RAPID bus.

2. Select the fare type: 1-ride, all-day, 3-day, 7-day or 31-day; the 1-ride fare is valid for light rail only.

3. Select the number of passes you wish to buy.

4. Choose to activate now and ride immediately, or wait for another time. The 1-ride fare is automatically activated upon purchase.

5. To pay, select credit or debit card, or insert cash or coins. bills larger than $20 are not accepted.

6. Remove your passes and pick up your change and/or receipt. Change is dispensed in coin.

Report vending machine malfunctions by sharing the machine ID and time of day with Customer Service at 602-253-5000

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The Center for Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services 915 S. Rural Rd. Tempe, AZ 85281 480-965-2940 asu.edu/reslife/occss 2011-12 Off-Campus Housing Guide

Apache Station 2323 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe 85281

The Arbors 805 W. Brown Tempe 85281

Arrowhead Landing 15740 N. 83rd Ave. Peoria 85382

Arroyo Vista 5631 W. Colter Glendale 85301

Avalon Hills

3535 W. Tierra Buena Ln. Phoenix 85053

Aztec Springs 164 N. 74th St. Mesa 85207

Azul @ Spectrum 3134 S. Market Street Gilbert, 85295

Bella Vita

5995 N 78th St. Scottsdale 85250

Block 1949

1949 E. University Dr. Tempe 85281

Borrego @ Spectrum 3004 Market St. Gilbert, 85295

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Brandywood

2912 E. Indian School Phoenix 85016

Boulder Creek Apartments 915 N 52nd St Phoenix 85008

Broadway Park 1120 W. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282

Brookside

6131 W. Thomas Rd. Phoenix 85033

Brookstone at the Foothills 4424 E. Baseline Rd Phoenix

Brownstones at Tempe 550 W. 6th St Tempe 85281

Camden Copper Square 901 E. Van Buren Phoenix 85006

Cameron Creek 1975 E. University Tempe 85281

Campus Court Apartments 2026 S Hammond Dr Tempe 85282

Campus Pointe 1115 E Lemon St Tempe 85281

Campus Suites 1900 E Apache Blvd.

Campus View 1140 E. Orange St Tempe 85281

Campus Walk 1137 E. Orange St. Tempe 85281

Cape Cod 910 S. Gary Tempe 85281

Capri on Camelback 5115 N. 40th St Phoenix 85018

Centerpointe Condominiums 110 E. 7th St Phoenix

Centrado

2045 E. Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282

Chesapeake Condominiums 200 E Southern Ave Tempe 85282

College Town 950 S Terrace Rd. Tempe 85281

Copper Creek 3501 S McClintock Tempe 85282

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Coronado Apartments 1865 E. Broadway Tempe 85282

Courtney Village 4848 E. Roosevelt Phoenix 85008

Crestone at Shadow Mountain 3033 E. Thunderbird Rd. Phoenix, 85032

The Crossroads 1010 E Orange St Tempe 85281

The Crossroads 950 S Terrace Rd. Tempe 85281

Desert Palm Village 1215 E. Vista Del Cerro Tempe 85281

Diamonte on Bell 3202 W. Bell Rd. Phoenix 85053

Dorsey Place Condominiums 1275 E. University Drive Tempe 85281

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The Enclave 3255 S Dorset Ln Tempe 85282

Fifth Street Apartments 420 W. Fifth St. Tempe 85281

Finisterra

1250 W Grove Pkwy Tempe 85283

Flagstone 30 W. Carter Dr Tempe 85252

Foxfire

1701 E. 8th St. Tempe 85281

Galleria Palms 1600 W La Jolla Dr. Tempe

Garden Grove 900 W. Grove Pkwy.

Tempe 85283

Gateway at Tempe 1655 E University Dr Tempe 85281

Glen Oaks

5750 N. 59th Ave. Glendale 85301

Granada Lakes 5701 S Rural Rd. Tempe 85283

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Granet Bay

14230 N. 19th Ave. Phoenix 85023

Grigio

1001 E Playa Del Norte Tempe 85281

Grigio Metro

1811 E Apache Blvd, Tempe 85281

The Haven

1440 E. Broadway Tempe 85282

Hayden Park 3015 N Hayden Rd Scottsdale 85281

Hidden Glen 818 W. 3rd St. Tempe 85281

Hyde Park Apartments 5101 S. Mill Ave. Tempe 85282

La Cresenta 1025 E. Orange St Tempe 85281

La Mirage

610 E. Gilbert Dr Tempe 85281

Laguna Village 102 W. Palomino Dr.

Lake Point Village Condominiums 330 S Beck Tempe 85281

Lucera Apartments 2940 E Broadway Rd. Mesa 85204

Lumiere Chandler Condominiums 1100 N Priest Dr Chandler 85226

Madera Apartment Homes 445 S. Dobson Rd. Mesa 85202

Mandarina Apartment Homes 5402 E Washington St Phoenix 85034

Midtown on Main 2121 W Main St Mesa 85201

Mill Pointe 4130 S. Mill Ave. Tempe 85282

Misson Springs 1311 W Baseline Rd Tempe 85283

Monarch @ Tempe 4505 S. Hardy Dr. Tempe 85282

Monterey Village Apartments 4707 E McDowell Rd Phoenix 85008

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Painted Trails Apartments 4255 E. Pecos Rd Gilbert 85295

Pala Mesa Apartments 2433 W. Main St Mesa 85201

The Park In Tempe 3409 S Rural Rd Tempe 85282

Parkside Apartments 1801 S Cutler Dr Tempe 85281

Parkside Apartments 325 W. 5th St Mesa 85201

Pine Shadows 4839 S. Darrow Dr Tempe 85282

Pinnacle Grove 701 W. Grove Parkway Tempe 85283

Quadrangles Village 1255 E. University Tempe 85281

Quail Canyon 2045 S. McClintock Tempe 85282

Rancho Don Carlos 1835 E. Don Carlos Tempe 85281

Rancho Las Palmas 1249 E. Spence Ave. Tempe 85281

Rancho Murietta 1717 S Dorsey Lane Tempe 85281

Ranchwood 5740 N. 59th Ave. Glendale 85301

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The Retreat at the Raven 3606 E. Baseline Phoenix 85042

Ridgepoint Apartments 5020 W. Peoria Ave Glendale 85302

Riverwalk at Papago Park 5345 E. Van Buren St. Phoenix 85008

Riviera Palms 914 E Lemon St Tempe 85281

Riviera Village Apartments 1532 S Price Rd Tempe 85281

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Roosevelt Manor Apts 601 W 5th St Tempe 85281

Roosevelt Square 121 W. Portland Phoenix 85003

Sagewood Apartments 15082 N. 59th Ave Phoenix 85306

San Jose Manor 1112 S San Jose Mesa 85202

San Marbeya

1720 E Broadway Rd Tempe 85282

San Marin

4215 N Drinkwater Blvd Scottsdale 85251

San Palmilla 750 W. Baseline Rd Tempe 85283

San Portella 2155 S. 55th St Tempe 85282

San Riva at the Foothills 2155 E. Liberty Lane Phoenix 85048

San Tropez 2700 N Hayden Scottsdale 85257

Scottsdale Gateway 2100 N. Scottsdale Rd. Tempe 85281

Scottsdale Haciendas 985 N Granite Reef Rd Scottsdale 85257

Scottsdale Springs 7791 E Osborn Rd Scottsdale 85251

Sevilla

1145 W Baseline Rd Tempe 85283

Shadow Creek 2354 W University Dr Mesa 85201

Shadow Ridge Apartments 6505 E Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, 85251

Sienna @ Riverview 711 N. Evergreen Rd. Mesa, 85201

Sierra Park 1314 W University Tempe 85281

Sierra Vista I & II 710 S Hardy Dr Scottsdale 85281

Signature Place Condominiums 600 W. Grove Pkwy Tempe 85283

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Phone: 480-838-2700 Website: www.sanpalmilla.com 308 1,2,3

Phone: 480-659-6285 Website: www.marktaylor.com/sanportella $649-1299

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Solara @ Mill 3730 S. Mill Ave Tempe 85282

Solstice Condominiums 5401 E. Thomas Rd Phoenix 85018

Solterra on Fifth Ave 4350 N 5th Ave Phoenix 85013

Somerset Village Apartments 5038 S Hardy Dr. Tempe 85282

Sonoma Park 2430 S Mill Ave Tempe 85282

Sorrento

901 S. Dobson Rd. Mesa 85202

Sotelo Condominiums 1221 N College Ave Tempe 85281

Summertree 1923 N. 70th St. Scottsdale 85257

Sunset Villas 1415 E Apache Blvd Tempe

South Bank 1007 W. 1st St. Tempe, 85281

Southern Gardens 1655 E Southern Ave. Tempe 85282

Stonegate Apts 825 S Alma School Rd Mesa 85210

Sun River

505 W Baseline Rd. Tempe 85283

Sycamore Shadows 1120 S Sycamore Dr. Mesa 85202

Taylor Place 120 E. Taylor Phoenix 85004

Tempe Groves 909 W Grove Pkwy.

Tempe 85283

Terra Vida

150 S. Roosevelt Rd. Mesa

$400-800 WGE 515 S,1,2

The Traditions 4450 E. Southern Ave Mesa 85206

Tuscany Palms 901 S. Country Club Mesa 85210

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Phone: 480-964-7841 Website: www.rentatstonegate.com $549-1189

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University Gardens 1019 E. Lemon.

Tempe 85281

University Park 1015 E. University Dr.

University Place 910 E Lemon St. Tempe 85281

University Pointe 919 E Lemon St. Tempe 85281

University Square 1011 E Lemon St. Tempe 85821

Valencia Park 5104 E Van Buren St Phoenix 85008

Valley King Rental Service 1831 E Southern Tempe 85282

Versante

1330 W Broadway Rd Tempe 85282

Villagio Apartment Homes 1133 W. Baseline Tempe 85283

The Villas

1718 S Jen Tilly Ln. Tempe 85281

Villas on Apache 1111 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe 85281

Villetta

1840 W. Emelita Ave Mesa 85202

Vista del Sol

701 E. Apache Blvd.

Tempe 85281

The Vue

922 E Apache #103 Tempe 85281

Waterfront

11459 N. 28th Dr. Phoenix 85029

Whispering Meadows

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Phone: 480-966-3669 Website: www.thevueonapache.com $399-650 Phone: 602-993-2390 $439-909

432 1,2,3

1050 S. Longmore St. Mesa 85202

Phone:480-615-3167 Website: www.mebmgnt.com

Williams Campus Housing

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Willow Creek

2020 E Broadway Rd. Tempe 85282

Willowbrook Apartments 905 S Dorsey Ln. Tempe 85281

Wilshire Pines 208 E Baseline Rd. Tempe 85283

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O f f c a m p u s ho u s i n g g u i d e

One of the great things about being in college is a sense of new found freedom.

With freedom comes respect, responsibility, and involvement in new communities.

We encourage you as students to take pride in Arizona State University, as well as to take pride in your surrounding community. One way to show your Sun Devil pride is by being a good neighbor and engaging in responsible, appropriate behavior both while you are on campus and when you are off campus.

The Center for Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services is available to assist you in your integration into the community. The Center is located at 915 South Rural Road, in Tempe on the corner of Rural and Terrace across from Cholla Apartments in the former Bank One/Chase Building. Some of the features The Center offers you are: apartment locater services, roommate matching services, educational materials to inform you of city and state laws, adult learners and childcare programs and family resources. We invite you to come and visit The Center and take advantage of these wonderful services! For more information: www.asu.edu/studentaffairs/reslife/ occss or call 480.965-2940.

Our office works with dedicated individuals here at ASU, as well as the surrounding communities to achieve our stated goals. We encourage you as individuals to involve yourself in your community through community service, civic engagement, and participation.

We wish you great success at Arizona State University.

Go Sun Devils!

Sincerely,

Stephanie A. Salazar, Assistant Director Community Outreach and Partnerships, Liaison City of Tempe On Behalf of The Center for Off-Campus & Commuter Student Services

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06 NORTH CAMPUS Close proximity to the Loop makes this a convenient, residential area.

NEIGBORHOODS 04 FORSYTH A quiet, residential spot close to campus.

MOVING IN 08 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN APARTMENT HUNTING Scene tells you what to look for in your next apartment.

07 DEMUN More removed from campus, this neighborhood offers students a unique housing experience.

05 SKINKER An area great for those who enjoy outdoor activities.

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10 HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF LIMITED SPACE Even if your room is small, you can make the most of it by following these tips.

14 QUICK WAYS TO ADD PIZZAZZ TO A DORM ROOM Nice touches can transform any dorm room into a unique and homey place.

12 PROPERTY AMENITIES Learn what different locations have to offer.

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22 PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO SEE Entertainment options off campus are unlimited.

18 OFF CAMPUS WITHOUT WHEELS Learn how to get around off campus, even if you don’t have a car.

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Forsyth Boulevard is a quiet and charming residential area west of campus. Residents include college students, young professionals and families.

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Forsyth GINA HYUN | CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

Although St. Louis has been repeatedly named America’s most dangerous city, this should not deter any Washington University student who wants to experience the adventures of living off campus. In fact, the perfect balance of safety, comfort, and economic practicality can be found on the charming street of Forsyth Boulevard.

Forsyth apartments and houses are located on the two blocks west of campus, between Big Bend Blvd. and Forest Park Pkwy. On this quiet but delightful street lined with oak trees, residents range from college students and professionals to young families. While many of the buildings on Forsyth were

probably built before your parents were even born, several apartments are more modern. Regardless of their age, all of the apartments have character and add to the allure of Forsyth.

According to crime statistics, Forsyth has a lower crime rate compared to other residential areas on the parameter of campus such as Greenway, Waterman, and the Loop.

“It’s a safe neighborhood and I’ve never felt uncomfortable going outside late at night,” said senior Jenny Huo. In addition to the safety of Forsyth, the intersection of Forsyth and Forest Park Parkway offers several commercial amenities, including a BP gas station,

The Wine and Cheese Place, Crazy Bowls and Wraps, Colleen’s Cookies, and J’Labii Hair Design Studio. Also located at this intersection is the Forsyth Metro Station, so public transportation is still very accessible to those without cars. Though there are no more apartments beyond this intersection, going farther west on Forsyth will lead you to the heart of downtown Clayton and its vibrant restaurants and shops.

If you are looking for off-campus housing, Forsyth is an excellent place to start for its safety, commercial conveniences, proximity to campus, and its wholesome, small-town feel.

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JOSH GOLDMAN | STUDENT LIFE More removed from campus, the Skinker area offers students nice and unique places to live.

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While the 15-minute walk to campus from the Skinker-DeBaliviere neighborhood may deter students from living in this area east of the Danforth campus, the unique personality of the neighborhood more than compensates for the lengthier trek to campus.

The neighborhood has embraced its unique mix of hipsters and hippies (AKA vegetarians aplenty) and remains one of the friendliest areas to live near the University. Students often host weekend potlucks, and the ringing of church bells every half-hour adds to the sense of community felt by residents. Residents are friendly, pets are uncommon and students are more likely to chill at the Co-op than rage at the frats.

Perks of this area include the nearby Forest Park, Skinker MetroLink, and a random but charming hot pink building. Many bikers call this area home, though there are also enough cars to

make parallel parking necessary.

Don’t expect W.I.L.D. lawn parties like those north of campus; you’re much more likely to find students gathered around a hookah, discussing neo-colonialism and contemplating whether to just skip the concert and watch “Planet Earth” instead.

Skinker-DeBaliviere is for the Wash.U. student who self-identifies as a not-typical Wash. U. student. If the area were an author: Michael Pollan. A season: Fall. A word: whatever.

Waterman and Rosedale are the ResLife options available in the area; properties owned by Quadrangle Housing, which is affiliated with the University, are also big with students.

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North of Campus ADAM RUBIN | CADENZA REPORTER

If you are looking for a good place to live, north of campus might be a good place to look. Living between the general boundaries of Big Bend, Skinker, Olive, and campus provide some unique perks unavailable to residents of other areas.

The most obvious advantage to living north of campus is being close to the Delmar Loop. Being able to walk to your favorite restaurants and bars without having to worry about a ride home is comforting. With new security policies, the Loop is now safer than ever.

As far as housing goes, price and availability should not be a major issue provided that you begin your search early. Generally, the farther north one travels from campus, the cheaper housing will be.

The nicest housing is closest to campus situated in the quasi-gated community. Being surrounded by walls and constantly patrolled by security, this is one of the safest places to live. However, the majority of buildings are houses, not apartments which leads to higher rent. Additionally, the limited entrances make driving cars in and out inconvenient. Don’t expect

far away friends to want to drive over. Granted, most worthwhile places are well within walking distance. Cars will nonetheless be required for trips to the grocery store.

Just to the West is Greenway and Washington Ave, which have a plethora of luxurious apartment buildings. The University owns several buildings in this area all of which are very nice, include utilities, and are properly maintained despite being somewhat small. Those that want to get off of the administration’s radar will find plenty of beautiful and spacious apartments at reasonable prices.

Parking can get difficult at times but a car will still be required for trips to the grocery store. If you have to park in front, be careful of street cleaning every week. You are guaranteed to be hit with at least one $20 ticket so mark your calendar and move your car.

North of Delmar is a much different environment. The streets are not as pretty but the apartments are just as spacious and appealing. Prices are generally lower here and parking is plentiful. Apartments north of the Loop also have access to beauti-

GENEVIEVE HAY | STUDENT LIFE Apartments located North of Campus are in close proximity to the Loop.

ful parks and gardens that can be used by anyone.

Another plus is the proximity to Olive Schnucks. It is close enough that one could walk. However, the path is not very safe. Unfortunately, crime is a constant problem in this neighborhood. You would be well advised to lock your doors every time you leave the apartment and never keep all valuables in your car out of view. Additionally, it takes a long while to walk to class so you may be inclined to drive.

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DeMun Living in DeMun feels like living at home.

There’s very little hustle-and-bustle. It’s a quiet suburb with an elementary school around the corner. A few parks within walking, nay, crawling distance. Kaldi’s Coffee. A laundromat.

There’s even a candy store. When’s the last time you went to a candy store?

Everything is very quaint and un-collegelike, which both works in and against DeMun’s favor. I’ll admit that I get this inflated sense of sophistication when I interact with the neighborhood’s adults. Unfortunately, most of my friends live a 30-minute walk away, tucked deep in the Loop. If you too choose to live in DeMun, you’d better invest in a car, or more realistically, a free U-Pass.

Let’s get back to what makes DeMun so awesome--the stuff that will make you forget about the Loop on your weekends. Kaldi’s Coffee serves some of the best roasts and lattes around. If your only (bad) impression of Kaldi’s is from what’s served on campus, you’re

JOSH GOLDMAN | STUDENT LIFE DeMun apartments are located in a quiet, residential area.

in for a happy shock. Kaldi’s also carries delicious pastries, filling vegetarian meals and most importantly, gooey butter cakes.

Down the street from Kaldi’s are a trio of bars. Jimmy’s and Sasha’s sit snug next to each other. They both carry expensive drinks and food. I swear that as each day passes, the old married couple looks more and more alike.

Although Sasha’s has better pizza. The Blue

Oyster pits a wine rack against raw oysters, if you’re into that sort of thing.

It takes 15 minutes to walk to main campus, which is good news if you’re into that whole school thing, too. Also within reasonable walking distance are Schnucks, Walgreens, the Esquire 7 and The Hi-Pointe theater. And who can forget the parks? On one side, Concordia, great for mid-afternoon walks, reads, picnics and dog-watches. On the other side, Forest Park, where you can do, well, anything.

The most troubling part about living in DeMun is that you’ll stop feeling like a college student after a while. And I’m afraid that all this talk of wine bars and reading for pleasure has inflated my sense of sophistication once again. In times like this, there’s only way to ground myself: Go to Mike Duffy’s on karaoke night, and sing “We Are the Champions” all the way home. The quiet neighborhood offers no resistance.

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Things to consider

when apartment

ROBYN HUSA | SCENE EDITOR

Moving off campus for the first time can be an exciting transition from the Washington University dorm life. Not only does the opportunity offer a bigger living space and an array of St. Louis culture beyond the “Bubble”, but it also puts one a step closer to that elusive state of independence. Don’t celebrate too early, though—finding that perfect apartment can be very stressful, especially if the areas one is looking at fill up quickly, as do most apartments near Wash. U. Beyond location and the number of bedrooms, there are a lot of other details that one should not over look when apartment searching. Keep these particulars in mind before signing the lease to any apartment:

COST EFFECTIVENESS (UTILITIES AND BEYOND)

While the apartment living rent is a steal when compared to what you are paying for Wash. U. housing, it is only a portion of what you will be paying while living off campus.

Another portion falls under utilities, unless

you are lucky enough to have the utilities included in your monthly payment. Most apartment complexes, though, do not provide that nicety, so make sure to find out exactly what is included. Don’t be fooled by the landlord’s promise to provide free water—that doesn’t mean you can start taking half an hour showers. There is still the gas bill (for actual hot water), the electric bill, and Internet costs to consider. Ask the current tenants about how costly it is to heat and cool the apartment, and you may find that the windows’ and doors’ sealing (or lack thereof) make it quite expensive to keep your rooms at the same temperature you cranked it up or down to in the dorms.

Another thing to consider is furniture, as most apartment complexes do not come furnished. So while that apartment right next to campus looks like a great find now, the probably higher rent in addition to furniture purchases and utility costs may make that building that was just a bit further from campus (with a lower rent) look like a better option.

LANDLORD AVAILABILITY

There is nothing more aggravating than a landlord that seems to have disappeared from the face of the Earth whenever something in

your apartment has broken or you have other concerns. Definitely ask the current tenants about how accessible the landlord is and how prompt he/she is when answering complaints or questions. You don’t want to be stuck with a broken shower for several weeks or no heating in the harsh winter months all because the landlord won’t answer your calls.

MOVE-IN DATE

If you are planning on staying and living in the apartment over the summer, then make sure you pay attention to when the current tenants are moving out and you can move in to your apartment. There may be a few weeks or a month in the summer that you are unable to access the apartment because the current residents have not moved out yet. Look for housing during that lay-away period in advance so you are not stuck without a home.

And, if you are not living in St. Louis over the summer, but your lease starts the month of June, then there is the issue of paying rent for an empty apartment. In those cases, be prepared to search for sub-letters, individuals who need summer housing and can live in your apartment while you are away, early.

SPACE ALLOCATION

Consider what is most important to you

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hunting space-wise when weighing rent costs for different apartments: Would you rather have a large bedroom, or a fancy kitchen with a large common space? Don’t go for an apartment just because of a low monthly rent if you know you would not be able to stand the fact that it only takes two steps to cross your entire bedroom. Consider if you really need that extra

bathroom, or if one would suite you and your roommates just fine. If you are most excited about being able to cook your own meals and go all out in the food department, then it would not be wise to settle for an apartment with a miniscule kitchen that you would not be happy with. One thing that I recommend you dole out the extra cash for, however, is a dishwasher.

A PA R T M E N T S

You may think that you are fine without one, as you survived most of your college career without it, but trust me, halfway through the year when your exams and dishes are piling up, you will regret not looking more carefully at the apartment option that included a dishwasher in the kitchen.

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How to make the most of

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COLE BISHOP | STUDENT LIFE Even if your dorm room is not that large, there are many options for adding your own style and nice touches.

Living on a dime shouldn’t refer to the size of your apartment. Though your residence may feel small and dreams of an apartment with many leather-bound books and rich mahogany were probably crushed, despair not. It’s perfectly possible to transform your cramped quarters to a cozy home. Just consider the following tips.

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Choosing your decor

If you are purchasing furniture, opt for a slim profile.

Rococo options would make your living space seem absurd.

Ikea has several options, many of them relatively inexpensive, though stores like Target offer cheaper alternatives. If you’re splurging on a television, consider the viewing distance. At six feet from the picture, you don’t need a 60-inch television. Such a screen would draw all attention and dwarf the wall behind it.

Tech review sites like CNet often have guides to screen size to aid your research.

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Lighting

Here’s a trick borrowed from cruise ships and hotel rooms. Hang mirrors on the walls wherever you have room.

The reflections often deceive the eye, suggesting that the room is much larger than it actually is. For a quirky look, try using the mirrors as tops for coffee tables. Alternatively, the mirror could be a decoration by itself. If you acquire a large mirror, lean it against the wall of a room. The contrast between reflection and brick or plaster could be quite appealing.

This ties into our tip above. Nothing helps keep an apartment as cozy as light. Particularly in the dead of winter, returning to well-lit rooms is cheerful and helps fill the apartment with warmth. Consider buying a floor lamp or two for every room, along with some desk lamps. To set the mood, invest in some dimmers. Of course, choose fluorescent bulbs rather than incandescent.

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Bathrooms

Hear me out on this one. The smaller the apartment, the larger a percentage of floorspace the bathroom must be, right? So pay attention to the neglected bathroom. It already has a mirror, probably, but a touch of paint and some decorations for the wall can go a long way. We recommend adding a cactus. The hardy plant hardly needs watering and adds a lot of character to the bathroom.

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GENEVIEVE HAY | STUDENT LIFE Junior Sophie Bracken hangs decorations from her ceiling to make the most of space in her Greenway apartment.

GENEVIEVE HAY | STUDENT LIFE Creating a theme with a color or pattern scheme can enliven any room.

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If the harsh gleam of glossy posters isn’t livening up your space, take inspiration from ye olde times by investing in a cloth tapestry. Not only are they more durable, they can fill up an entire white wall in seconds and help absorb unwanted acoustics from the next room. At the end of the year, you won’t have to worry about special packaging tubes; just fold it up in your suitcase like you would a bed sheet.

Christmas lights are an easy and obvious solution to brighten any space.

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Off campus

without wheels JOHANN QUA HIANSEN | CONTRIBUTING REPORTER

Moving off the Washington University campus is a daunting idea especially when you don’t have your own car to navigate the city and purchase essentials. For many people, finding an apartment mate with a car is a necessity. But all is not lost if no one in your apartment has their own set of keys to a car.

One of the first things you should do is register for a free U-Pass so you can take the MetroBus or Metrolink. These public transportation systems can take you to the downtown area for Cardinals games, shops such as Target and Bed, Bath and Beyond at the Brentwood I-64 station or the Galleria Mall. MetroLink trains come every 20 minutes during regular hours.

“Getting around St. Louis can get cumbersome with the Metro Bus and MetroLink system alone,” senior Larissa D’Abreu, a Forsyth Ave. resi-

dent, said. D’Abreu regularly takes the MetroBus to Schnucks for groceries or hitches a ride when other friends drive to the store. When D’Abreu or her friends need to go elsewhere, they rent the WeCar. The WeCar is a group of hybrid vehicles that members of the community can rent for an hourly rate. Eight cars are currently scattered around the Danforth Campus with easy access for customers once they are registered. The cost of five dollars an hour for a sedan or eight dollars for an SUV includes gas and mileage.

Groceries are one of the biggest hassles with living off campus. The Schnucks on Clayton Road has a bike rack for students with small purchases that will fit in a backpack.

For larger quantities of purchases, there’s a Dierbergs grocery store located next to the Brentwood I-64 MetroLink station while Culinaria,

a supermarket run by Schnucks is situated by the 8th and Pine MetroLink station downtown. Bringing large eco-bag will let you buy as much as you can carry.

As for getting to class or going home, there are plenty of options to negotiate the 10-15 minute jaunt. “I either walk, ride my bike, take Campus Circulator, take Campus 2 Home or beg someone to give me a ride,” junior Kelly Gessner, a Waterman Ave. resident, said.

Campus2Home is a service from Mallinkrodt and Brookings Drive that takes students and Wash. U. staff to their apartments located in Skinker-DeBalivere, Loop South, south of campus in the DeMun area and north of the Loop. Gessner normally studies in the DUC while waiting for the next shuttle which comes every half hour starting at 6 p.m. until 4 a.m.

Students currently living offcampus recommend signing up for the WeCar especially while you are at home. Students who are 18 to 20 years of age will need a notarized form from their parents to enroll in the program. There is no registration or membership fee with the online application form. Once the paperwork is received by Enterprise RentA-Car, it takes three to six business days before your key fob and membership card are mailed to you.

Once you are registered, you can reserve a vehicle online. “It seems to be a reliable and very inexpensive alternative,” D’Abreu said. “[Living off campus] is defintely doable if you pay attention to the public transportation that’s offered,” Gessner said.

If all else fails, make sure you live near a friend with a car.

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Off campus

HANA SCHUSTER AND EVAN FREEDMAN | CONTRIBUTING REPORTERS While Washington University students are privileged with having some of the best campus food in the country, when you decide to live off campus, a typical meal plan may not make the most sense for your new, more independent lifestyle. Here are a few dining guidelines for those of you making this tough transition.

Because of Wash. U. students’ busy schedules, you might not have time to cook yourself meals every day. For this reason, cooking in bulk is generally best—after all, who doesn’t love leftovers? Stick to dishes that can incorporate several different food groups into one. Casseroles are a great option in this case: you can combine starches like pasta or rice with meats like chicken, beef or sausage. Add fresh vegetables and some cheese and sour cream, then bake it in the oven. The result is a surprisingly delicious, wellbalanced meal that can last all week.

Stir-fry is another great solution, as it allows you to make use of whatever ingredients you may have on hand— who needs a recipe? Just get the skillet going with a little oil, and combine all your items including sauces and spices.

If you find it hard to utilize your fresh vegetables before they spoil, then try using frozen veggies. They’re guaranteed to keep, often come pre-chopped, and some are even prepared in a grilled or sautéed fashion, giving that extra flavor which can be hard to come by

with plain vegetables.

Most of the area’s grocery stores have a variety of high-quality options when it comes to prepared foods.

You’ll find soups, sandwiches, salads, entrées, and even pre-marinated meats that come vacuum sealed with all of the fixings, so you don’t have to worry about purchasing spices and leafing through your mom’s old recipes. When it comes to meat, grilling is likely out of reach here at school, but you can achieve a similar result by pan-searing without the need for large and expensive equipment.

Frozen food carries a certain stigma, probably rooted in the “TV-dinner” days of the 1950’s. However with today’s frozen options, there is no shame in getting your dinner out of the microwave; many meals are gourmet fare that use real ingredients and not their chemical brethren. The absolute king of the frozen meal is Trader Joe’s. The question most of the time is what can’t you get frozen? Fancysounding entrées? Check. Meals from various cultures covering the globe?

Check. Even prepared frozen pastaand-sauce? Check. Trader Joe’s is an excellent location to stock up on delicious frozen meals to act as your “back-up” plan; you know, just in case you’re too tired to cook, you don’t have much time, or all the fresh food has gone bad.

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Grocery Shopping ADAM RUBIN | CADENZA REPORTER

Where to get your groceries is going to be mostly dependent upon your method of transportation and location. If you are living on the South 40 or in the Village and have only a bike or your own feet to walk on, the best choice is Schnucks on Clayton road. It’s close, cheap, clean, has free samples, and is in a safe neighborhood. For the lazier among us, Paws and Go (Bear Mart) and the Village Market have a small selection of necessities but beware the high convenience fee.

With access to a car, friend’s car, WeCar, or MetroCard, many new options become available. Schnucks has three nearby locations on Clayton Road, Olive Boulevard, and Ladue Road. The Clayton location has a deli, a butcher, a seafood station, the freshest produce, and the best wine and alcohol selection. The stores on Olive and Ladue normally have slightly better prices to make up for lack of peripherals. Regardless, any Schnucks is a solid choice for your main supermarket. Normally, which location you shop at will boil down to whichever is closest.

For those who like spending more time behind the wheel, Dierberg’s on Eager Road and Target in Brentwood Promenade Court are great alternatives. Dierberg’s is a more upscale supermarket with access to better products and an especially good deli. However, expect the prices to increase accordingly. Target makes up for a smaller selection with a decreased number of brands in order to have every product you would need in stock. The prices are cheap and the atmosphere is fun but if you don’t like the idea of Target brand food, you’d best keep visits limited to non-grocery purchases.

If your parents gave you a credit card with no spending limit, you may want to head to Whole Foods.

The food is normally of much higher quality with strong vegetarian options as well as many prepared hot meals for midshopping snacks.

Unfortunately, the prices are substantially higher than anywhere else.

For those on a budget, it is wise to restrict your visits to trips to specialty items and the occasional splurge.

If you are lacking a certain variety in your kitchen, then a trip to Trader Joe’s in Brentwood Promenade Court may be in order. They specialize in foreign and exotic foods that are unavailable at other stores.

TJ’s is slightly more expensive than Schnucks but offers such tasty food that it is well worth the extra dollar.

For the freshest produce, you should visit Soulard Farmer’s Market on Carol Street or the Outdoor Farmer’s Market on the Loop. They offer fresh and unmodified products straight from the farm. However, out of season products will be pricey and small. Also, expect the produce to spoil faster than those from other stores. Still, the items are affordable and the Outdoor Farmer’s Market is within walking distance for many students. They both have odd hours with Soulard being open Wednesday through Friday 8-5 and Sunday 6-5 and Outdoor being open Thursday through Saturday 830-530 so check your calendar before heading over.

As a final tip, try to hit Costco or Sam’s Club early on in the semester.

Buying in bulk saves on money in the long run but only if you have the time to use it all. But keep in mind you must have a membership to shop at either store.

JOSH GOLDMAN | STUDENT LIFE Schnucks, a popular St. Louis grocery store, offers fresh fruit and produce along with other grocery items.

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JOSH GOLDMAN | STUDENT LIFE Many grocery stores offer prepared meals, which are less expensive than similiar options at restaurants.

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Places to go, CADENZA STAFF

Like Uncle Ben told us in “Spiderman,” “With new locations comes a great number of entertainment venues.” Cadenza has followed this advice through thick and thin, and we think its time we shared what we’ve learned with the world. Here are the movie theaters, stages and establishments that get our entertainment juices going.

FOR MOVIES Esquire 7 The Esquire is near the corner of Clayton Road and Big Bend, right next to the big Schnucks. While smaller theaters, like the Tivoli and the Hi-Pointe, show less mainstream flicks, the Esquire will be your fix for your latest Brad Pitt/Angelina Jolie vehicle. And let’s face it, sometimes it feels good to indulge in some sappy, happy or crappy cinema.

It’s an AMC, so the theater offers moviegoers a host of venerable drink-and-popcorn combos that don’t actually save you money. There is no “vibe” to speak-of, but the facilities are nice, and the audience skews young. It’s not the best movie theater in St. Louis, but it could be worse. Plus, it’s the closest theater to the South 40.

Hi-Pointe Situated a little South-East of the Esquire, the Hi-Pointe sits tucked away behind Chinese Express and the giant Amoco sign. Since there is only one screen, the theater can only house one or two films at a

time, but thankfully they’re almost always movies that you won’t find at the Esquire. If you live on the South 40, the Hi-Pointe offers students a nearby theater and the chance catch a less-publicized flick while you relax in the vintage atmosphere. Oh, and make sure to pet the cat. That’s not code or anything.

There’s actually a cat.

Tivoli Sitting in the Loop, the Tivoli is arguably the student body’s mostbeloved movie theater. It shares a retro aesthetic with the Moonrise Hotel, the Pageant and Pin-up Bowl (we’ll get to those last two later), but more importantly, it carries great movies. Unlike the Esquire, which only shows hyper-commercial films, and the Hi-Pointe, which mainly dabbles in the artsy, the Tivoli does not discriminate studio from indie.

If the movie’s good, it will show at the Tivoli, case closed.

The Galleria 6 This theater is conveniently located downstairs by the food court in the St. Louis Galleria, which is right off the Brentwood MetroLink stop.

I wasn’t used to paying less than $10 for a movie after 6 p.m., but here, students pay $6 all the time. The theaters are average sized and the seats recline. And, if you’re afraid your movie is going to be sold out, you can just get there early because you are in a mall. My biggest complaint is there is not trivia before the movie starts, but instead, you get advertisements to buy wine and beer

things to see at the concession stand. And, coming from a state where selling beer on a Sunday only became legal five years ago (yeah, Puritans!), I figure it’s a pretty fair trade off.

Chase Park Plaza Cinemas This is my favorite movie theater—located in the hip niche of St. Louis known as the Central West End. My friends and I usually go to the movies and then get dessert and coffee at a quirky café after. The five theaters themselves are cozy and adorable, with ornate, hand-painted walls. There is stadium seating and the seats recline. If you’re lucky, you’ll get to watch the manager as he doubles as an organ player before the movie starts. And as you leave the theater, they give you free candy!

To get to the Chase Park Plaza, take the MetroLink to the Central West End stop, taking a right out of the station. Walk about four blocks and take a right on Lindell Boulevard.

The Moolah Theatre & Lounge The Moolah is an amazingly weird place. It is literally a large living room with couches set up sporadically in front of a movie screen.

There are typical movie theater seats too, but the couches are the reason you go to the Moolah. The theater shows mainstream movies during the day. But the best is when you go there at midnight to see offbeat cult films like “The Warriors,” “Labyrinth” and “The Big Lebowski.”

FOR PERFORMANCE The Pageant Across the street from the Tivoli lies The Pageant, a great venue for intimate performances. Obviously, nobody goes to a performance at The Pageant expecting a stadium rock concert, but you may be surprised by how cozy the situation is in comparison to, say, The Fox Theatre. For starters, there is very little seating. The main room forms a sort-of bowl. People who want to sit can (on stools on the outer rim), but if you’re going to The Pageant for a concert, you’ll want to dive right into the bottom of the bowl, where a (surprisingly calm) mosh pit forms below the elevated stage.

Upcoming shows are posted at thepageant.com/shows .

Cicero’s Cicero’s is on the Western edge of the Loop and in easy walking distance of the 40. It mostly hosts local and indie bands in the small venue upstairs. You could go to this place almost every day and see a new act, and best of all – nearly every show is $10 or less.

Edison Theatre There’s no venue more convenient than the Edison Theatre; it’s in Mallinckrodt! It’s sort of ridiculous to go over everything that shows at Edison, but we’ll try. Let’s see, there are dances, plays, musicals, book readings, pageants, comedy nights...basically, if it can be performed, it will be at the Edison

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Theatre. So go already! It would be a shame if the only performance you saw in Edison was “Choices” the first week of your freshmen year. It’s a gem in our own backyard (the theatre, not “Choices”).

Upcoming shows are posted at edisontheatre.wustl.edu/tickets.

Gargoyle Wash U’s very own on-campus venue, the Gargoyle is located on the bottom floor of Mallinckrodt.

The student-run committee books local and national acts, and most shows are free with your Wash U ID. Be sure to take advantage of this hot spot on campus.

Billiken Club The Billiken Club is Saint Louis University’s equivalent of the Gargoyle. It’s a bit farther than other

venues, but gives you a chance to put your amazing UPass to use.

Take the MetroLink to Grand and walk about 10 minutes to SLU’s Busch Student Center. Recent shows featured Reptar, Safety Words and Oberhofer. Upcoming shows are posted at thebillikenclub. wordpress.com.

FOR FUN Vintage Vinyl There’s no feeling in the world like finding that one great, unknown CD. But that feeling doesn’t exist at Vintage Vinyl...because you’ll find five of them. The store has a fantastic selection of CDs, DVDs, VHS and of course, vinyl.

Your friends may call you a music snob when you return to your dorm with the latest album by

Titus Andronicus, but loneliness is a small price to pay for a refined musical taste.

Pin-Up Bowl For those of us who are under 21 years-old (which includes most of us fledgling Cadenzers), Pin-Up Bowl sort of represents the perfect night out once we get to the other side. You see, there’s bowling, and there’s a bar. Yeah. That pretty much sums it up. And it’s a full bar, by the way. We’re not talking about a pitcher of beer and some pizza here, we’re talking about a full menu of cocktails, drinks and food.

And bowling! And a retro motif.

Man, it would be cool to go there.

Neighborhood Bars St. Louis hosts an impressive local music scene, with some

especially stand-out hip-hop, punk and jam acts. These bands play in bars all around the city. Particular neighborhoods are known for their nightlife, and you can bounce from bar to bar on a Friday night checking out different acts. You’ll have to look hard to find the under-21 shows, but they’re often worth it.

Besides the Loop, some popular neighborhoods for WashU students include the Central West End and Grand, which are both accessible

by Metro. Midtown has a great scene down Washington, and when you get older you can head over to Laclede’s Landing.

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Redshirt sophomore tailback Jordan Anderson has rushed for 374 yards in his last two games.

Going into its seventh game of the season, JMU has moved from the No. 6-ranked Football Championship Subdivision team in the country to No. 13 after Saturday’s loss to the University of Maine.

Fortunately for the Dukes, they are set to play the Villanova Wildcats this Saturday, who are last in the Colonial Athletic Association with a 1-5 overall record and have been outscored 181-89 thus far this season.

“They have lost a lot of kids everywhere,” coach Mickey Matthews said of the Wildcats.

“The offensive line is not as good. Obviously, everyone goes through that when you got a rebuilding year.”

Looking at the rest of the Dukes’ schedule, it seems likely they’ll make the FCS playoffs. The Dukes have a bye week and then play up-and-coming CAA foe, Old

Dominion University.

The Dukes take on the University of New Hampshire on Nov. 5 for what should be a heated contest with the No. 6 Wildcats, who have a potent passing attack. JMU’s last two games are against Rhode Island University and BCS-bound University of Massachusets Amherst.

Quarterback Justin Thorpe should be available for these last games, so the Dukes could be getting an added boost if Matthews decides to replace redshirt freshman Jace Edwards at quarterback.

With a 4-2 record and five games left, JMU is in a great position to make the FCS playoffs for the first time since 2008. The Dukes need to win seven games, and they could easily have six wins by November.

But if the Dukes want to make the 2011 FCS playoffs, there’s one major factor that needs to improve. While pass defense won’t be as

big of an issue this weekend against Villanova because they have a rotation of young quarterbacks, it could be the make or break aspect for JMU this year. Uncovered tight ends, massive cushions at the line of scrimmage and wideopen downfield receivers were just some of the issues the Dukes had in the secondary against Maine.

Surprisingly, the defensive play is the issue that could keep the Dukes from reaching their goals this season.

But, part of the problem is also injuries, as key players like junior cornerback Leavander Jones and junior free saftey Jakarie Jackson have been out due to concussions in successive games, and redshirt senior defensive tackle Nick Emmons has reinjured his knee, preventing him from getting pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

Contact David Barton at breezesports@gmail.com.

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Family Weekend Calendar of Events

Tomorrow 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (all weekend) What: JMU Mineral Museum Where: Memorial Hall (near Entrance E) Cost: Free

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Science on a Sphere Where: Memorial Hall (Room 5510) Cost: Free

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Fall plant and bulb sale Where: Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Cost: No cost to attend, only purchases made

1 p.m.

What: EJC Arboretum Forest Web — Get Connected Where: Edith J. Carrier Arboretum Cost: Free

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What: Sawhill Gallery, Alex Bay Exhibition Where: Duke Hall Cost: Free

1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost: Free What: Prism Gallery Where: Lower level of Festival Conference and Student Center Cost: Free

7 p.m.

What: Women’s Volleyball vs. Hofstra Where: Godwin Gym Cost: Free

8 p.m. (same time tonight)

What: “Whose Live Anyway?” Starring Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis Where: Wilson Hall auditorium Cost: $33-$53; SOLD OUT, contact Forbes Center Box Office 540-568-7000 for more information

During normal business hours

What: Dressing for Education: The Fashionable Fifties at Madison College Where: Carrier Library Cost: Free

Various times

What: Back-to-school for Parents Where: Various locations; visit jmu.edu/parents/Family_Weekend.shtml for more details Cost: Free

What: CISAT academic presentations Where: Faculty Research Presentations: ISAT, First Floor Lobby (3:30 p.m.), Madison Scholar Presentations: ISAT Room 259 Cost: Free

Saturday

2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

What: Department of Military Science; ROTC Tailgate for families of ROTC cadets Where: P-Lot

What: General Education Student Conference Where: Taylor Hall

Academic Receptions: 11 a.m.

9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

What: Office of International Programs Where: Taylor Hall, Room 405

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

What: Honors Program Breakfast Where: Shenandoah Hall

UREC Programs: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Morning canoe on the Shenandoah River Cost: $30 per person

8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Morning Hike to Hidden Rocks and Reddish Knob Cost: $30 per person

9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

What: Open climbing Where: UREC climbing wall Cost: $5 per person

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

What: Group Fitness and Wellness Program Where: UREC Cost: Free

General Activities: 9 a.m.

What: 5K race hosted by Zeta Tau Alpha Where: Register at the Festival Conference and Student Center Cost: Proceeds go to the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Godwin Field Festival Where: Godwin Field (cancelled in the event of rain) Cost: Free

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Family Weekend Calendar of Events

Saturday

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: University Outpost FanZone: Face painting by Rosie the Clown Where: Godwin Field Cost: Free

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Godwin Field tailgate Where: Godwin Field Cost: $10 per person, $6 for children ages 6-12, JMU students free with meal plan; order online at jmu.edu/ubo/pay/family_weekend/

1:30 p.m.

What: JMU Dukes Football vs. Villanova Wildcats Where: Bridgeforth Stadium Cost: $100-$200 for fans, no charge for students; tickets available at jmusports.com

7 p.m.

What: Men’s soccer vs. George Mason Where: Soccer/Lacrosse Complex Cost: $5 for adults, $3 for ages 17 and under; senior citzens, faculty/staff and children ages 2 and under free; order tickets at jmusports.com

Cost: $14 per person, including JMU students; order online at jmu.edu/JMUarts

5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m.

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

What: Dine by the Skyline Where: D-Hall Cost: $28 for adults, $14 for ages 6-12, JMU students free with meal plan; with every adult ticket you receive a $5 coupon for Sunday brunch at D-Hall or E-Hall; all tickets must be ordered in advance at jmu.edu/ubo/pay/family_weekend/

8:30 p.m.

What: Pops Concert Where: JMU Convocation Center (Entrance D)

What: Movies at Grafton-Stovall Theater: “Cars 2” and “The Help” Where: Grafton-Stovall Theater Cost: $2.50 for ticket, 50 cents for popcorn; accepts FLEX

Sunday

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What: Great Deal Brunch Where: D-Hall and E-Hall Cost: $9.50 plus tax per person at the door; no

reservations or ticket necessary

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What: Lunch with a view Where: Festival Conference and Student Center Food Court Cost: À la carte prices

1 p.m.

What: Field hockey vs. UNC Where: Field Hockey Complex Cost: Free

2 p.m.

What: A Cappella Thon Where: Wilson Hall Auditorium Cost: $5 at the door >> For more information visit jmu.edu/parents/Family_Weekend.shtml.

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Where do you go for Family Weekend?

E-Hall

“It has such a nice variety of food.”

The Arboretum

Fabrice Ndzana senior psychology major

L’Italia “I want to take them to a restaurant that isn’t a chain, somewhere that’s distinct to Harrisonburg.”

Billy Jack’s/ Jack Brown’s “They have a great atmosphere, and they’re a good place to talk.”

Jacob Schmitt senior international affairs major

“It’s quiet and a pretty place to hang out.”

Sasha Duran senior English major

Staunton “It has a great Saturday market that’s enjoyable and a fun thing to do.”

James Orrigo junior justice studies major

The quad “It’s definitely the prettiest area on campus.”

Ian Santulli freshman international affairs major

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Cece Pecka senior music education major

Around campus “JMU is so beautiful, and I want them to see where I am every day.”

Erin Kohlhorst junior music education major

“It has good and healthy food, but it’s expensive. I would take my parents so they could buy me groceries.”

Heather Hunter-Nickels freshman integrated science & technology major

Forbes Center “I’m a theatre major, so I want them to see where I spend my time.”

Gabby Wolfe freshman theatre major

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“My parents are really nature-y, so we would probably do something outside.”

Torey Russell sophomore nursing major

An “I-miss-you” pat to my parents in the United Kingdom who can’t make it to Family Weekend but still deserve a pat anyway.

From a British grad student loving life in the ’Burg.

An “I-didn’t-actuallyexpect-to-miss-you” pat to my parents who put up with me when I brag about how independent I am.

From a girl who is happy you’re just a phone call away.

A “thanks-forshamelesslypromoting-me” pat to my mom who faithfully posts links about me each week on her Facebook.

From a tiny freshman who couldn’t be more grateful to have her mom as a public relations agent.

An “I’m-happy-I’ma-local” pat to my dad who came to help when I locked my keys in my car.

From a girl who used to wish she went to school farther away.

A “you’re-still-betterthan-any-nurse” pat to my mom for taking off work for half the week to come down for my surgery.

From your little patient who will never stop needing you to make my boo-boos better.

A “reliving-yourglory-days-Dad?” pat to my father who joked about giving me my mom’s minivan because he wanted me to “think about how many kegs you can fit in the back of that thing.”

From your daughter who definitely needed a laugh that day.

A “thanks-for-sharingmy-guilty-pleasures” pat to my mom who has taken me to 25 Broadway shows.

From an EponineAudrey-Elphaba-hopeful who appreciates you supporting my expensive addiction.

A “way-to-break-thetrend” pat to my thrifty father for paying me a semester’s tuition for graduating early.

From a grateful senior who can’t wait to blow $4,000 at the 2012 European soccer championship and the London Olympics.

A “thanks-forlistening-to-randomthoughts-that-gothrough-my-head” pat to my mom, who never complains when a short phone conversation turns out to be long.

From your daughter who appreciates your input more than you’ll ever know.

An “867-5309” pat to my mom.

From your son, whom you love, even when he forgets to call home.

An “I-never-knew-howmuch-I-needed-you” pat to my dad who makes amazing breakfasts.

From your daughter who now eats Lucky Charms every morning.

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Q&A

Who is that guy, anyway?

Ryan Stiles, known for his wacky improv comedy on “Whose Line is it Anyway?” and his role as Herb in “Two and a Half Men,” will perform with Greg Proops, Chip Esten and Jeff Davis in the annual “Whose Live Anyway?” improv show for JMU students and their parents. The Friday night show is sold out.

By Carleigh Davis | The Breeze What’s your favorite part about traveling to JMU? I think a lot of it has to

do with the fact that only so many acts come through. It’s a little more appreciated that you came there to do a show for them.

Are there any special elements we can expect in the show? It’s for the

stage because most of our games were in a line. It’s more energetic than “Whose Line.”

Chip and Jeff are really good singers together.

The fact that we do an hour-30, hour-40, and people want an encore when you’re done, it shows the pace is really good.

What was your favorite moment on “Whose Line”? I don’t remember half

people who are “Whose Line” fans. It’s like “Whose Line” except Drew [Carey] isn’t there so it’s funnier. We usually do about an hour and 40 minutes without a break. We get to do a lot of games we couldn’t do on the show because of time restraints, so it goes faster. We don’t get suggestions from the producers, and so we take all of our things from the audience in everything we do.

the stuff. Probably because you kinda do it, and then it disappears. It’s not like “Saturday Night Live” where you do the same character 40 times. Certain people that I enjoy working with. Well, I enjoy working with everybody.

The fun part is getting to get together again.

I would pay to do improv. Don’t tell anybody that.

What advice do you have for upand-coming comedians? You just do it

How many colleges and universities do you travel to? We do maybe 50 shows

a lot. You can sit in a class or someone can teach you, but you’re gonna learn more in two minutes on stage than in classes. It’s getting on stage, it’s the practice. I don’t know about stand-up anymore, but it’s a whole different cat. Improv is totally different. It’s much more of a feeling walking on stage than in stand-up.

How do you prepare for each show?

We show up. Backstage, we’ll talk about everything except the show. We really don’t think about it until we set up stage. I make up the running order on a napkin 10 minutes before the show. We don’t really need to practice anymore — it kind of happens when we step on stage. Otherwise, we’d drive each other crazy.

What is life like after “Whose Line”?

I’ve been on the same [Warner Bros.] lot for 20 years. I built a theatre here [in Bellingham, Wash.], and I actually performed last night on my stage. “Whose Line” was such a small

a year, at the most. Maybe 10 are colleges … it depends more on the space in the theatre than whether it’s a college or not. We prefer to go into where we’re going into. When you go to a smaller place, you still draw the same amount of people, but they’re happier to see you because they don’t get as much. Crowds are crowds, no matter where you play.

What is the theme of the show?

No. No themes. Make them laugh, that’s our theme.

Is there anything you would change about “Whose Line”? I don’t think I

would change anything. I really don’t. That [“Whose Line”] was probably the best improv show there was, with the best improvisers there were. I don’t think I’d change anything — that would be messing with the devil.

Contact Carleigh Davis at breezesports@gmail.com.

courtesy of rich elwood

Ryan Stiles dropped out of high school at age 17 to pursue a career in comedy.

Today, he’s married with three children and living in Sherman Oaks, Calif.

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Family reunion

All seven a cappella groups on campus come together to conclude Family Weekend activities with performance

Afia Ukor / file photos

Created 15 years ago, The Madison Project is the oldest a cappella group at JMU. Auditions for all a cappella groups were held in late September.

By Carleigh Davis The Breeze

Seven groups, a couple of hours and a variety of music could be a great way to wrap up Parent’s Weekend.

Each year, all of JMU’s a cappella groups put on a performance in front of JMU students, faculty, friends and family to feature some of the musical talent on campus.

A Cappella Thon is not just a showcase of talent; it also features a cappella’s new members.

Auditions were held in late September for JMU students who wanted to join one of the seven groups: The Madison Project, Exit 245, The BluesTones, Into Hymn, The Overtones, Low Key and Note-oriety.

Senior integrated science and technology major Matt Escano is the president of The Madison Project and looks forward to

performing in front of JMU family and friends each year.

Escano has participated in A Cappella Thon for four years, and has put The Madison Project in charge of audio for the event.

Somer Brillhart, a junior interdisciplinary liberal studies major, has been in BluesTones for two years and loves the elements that A Cappella Thon brings to the audience.

“It’s a lot of fun and it’s a good time for parents to come up and see their kids, because sometimes they can’t make it to all of our other performances,” Brillhart said.

Although no themes are generally incorporated into the show, each group goes through a voting process in order to choose the songs they perform. Each group typically sings three songs.

“When a show comes up like A Cappella Thon, we pick our three songs and drill them into

the ground,” Brillhart said.

The BluesTones aren’t the only ones. The Madison Project practice about six hours a week, but the members often find themselves exceeding that, simply because they’re always together.

“We’re very close, and when we’re hanging out we’ll sing through stuff just cause we can,” said senior music major Rob Dunnenberger.

Each year, one of the members from a group will be the Master of Ceremonies. Brillhart said this can be the most fun part of the process.

“They always have emcees for it, and sometimes they try really hard to be funny and sometimes it’s really amusing because they are or they aren’t,” Brillhart said.

“I really enjoy seeing what they come up with.”

Though they appreciate the bonds they form with each other, the groups enjoy branching out

and creating relationships with fellow a cappella groups.

“I love the community,” Brillhart said. “I know at least two or three people in every group, and there are some groups where I know everybody. It’s like a subculture.”

Those attending A Cappella Thon can expect a fun and relaxing experience, says senior Exit 245 member and theatre and dance major Andrew Trego.

“It’s a really entertaining, casual sort of atmosphere,” Trego said.

“All these parents are getting bombarded with new information about where their kids are going. This is the time where you can sit back and enjoy what all the groups are doing.”

A Cappella Thon begins at 2 p.m. Sunday in Wilson Hall’s auditorium. Tickets are $5 at the door.

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Showker legacy alive Granddaughter of Zane Showker represents third generation of Dukes from an influential family

By Evi Fuelle The Breeze

Twenty years ago, one-year-old Christen Showker crawled across the new marble floors of Zane Showker Hall, and was picked up by her grandfather, Zane D. Showker, who held her in his arms while the dedication pictures were taken.

Today, Christen walks across campus as a senior interdisciplinary liberal studies major and active member of Tri Delta.

Both Christen’s parents are JMU alumni.

Her father, Joe (’79), played football for JMU as a kicker and majored in education. Her mother, Debbie (’78), majored in education as well.

Christen hopes to live up to the legacy her grandfather left here at JMU. “I have a reputation to uphold,” Christen said. “I don’t want to ever do anything that would tarnish the Showker name. I value the name, and I want to live up to it.”

Christen joked about how much she loves her last name.

“I’m so proud to be a Showker, I think I’ll probably cry when I get married just because I wouldn’t be a Showker anymore,” Christen said.

Christen said her grandfather loved the JMU football games, and she remembers sitting on his lap watching the Marching Royal Dukes perform during the halftime show.

“There was always a love for JMU throughout our whole family, and I always knew that there was a huge love for JMU on his part,” Christen said. “He genuinely loved the football games. He would be ecstatic if he could see the stadium now.”

Zane, who gives JMU’s College of Business

building its name, was an entrepreneur and successful businessman.

He founded Harrisonburg Fruit and Produce in 1950, which later became Sysco Foods.

The College of Business was in its infancy when former JMU President Ronald Carrier approached lifelong friend Zane for advice on how to make JMU’s College of Business successful.

“I’m so proud to be a Showker, I think I’ll probably cry when I get married just because I wouldn’t be a Showker anymore.”

Christen Showker

senior interdisciplinary studies major

“Zane always had aspirations for things to be better than what they were,” Carrier said. “That extended to the school, most definitely.”

Joe said his father was very close with Carrier both personally and professionally.

“Zane was very involved with Carrier from a local businessman standpoint as a consultant and mentor, and simply a successful businessman,” Joe said.

Carrier was so close with the Showker family that he gave the official toast at Joe and Debbie’s wedding.

“We spent a lot of time around dad when see SHOWKER, page A19

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Christen Showker first visited Zane Showker Hall as an infant, crawling across the floors of the building before its dedication in 1991. Her grandfather, for whom the building was named, was a rector of the Board of Visitors for two terms as well as a generous donor.

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the two of them were together,” Joe said. “My wife and I have very fond memories of those times and great respect for Dr. Carrier and Dr. Rose, both of whom were very important in making JMU a top national university.”

Carrier remembers his friend Zane as a generous and humble man who believed that knowledge was the key ingredient to success.

“He wanted young people to have as much education as they could get,” Carrier said.

Zane was one of many successful locals who have left their namesake at JMU. “Dad was friends with the Forbeses, the Pleckers, [and] the Bells,” Joe said. “All those people were contemporaries and peers of my dad. The Stricklers, Wamplers...all of them were successful local business people that loved JMU. Ron Carrier pulled all those people together and created the pride and love for JMU.” The Pleckers donated $2 million to the construction of the Plecker Athletic Center. Bell Hall was named for Francis Bell Jr., former rector of the JMU Board of Visitors.

Judy Strickler is a member of the Board of the Visitors and longtime donor to JMU, while Wampler Hall is named after Charles Wampler, another former rector of the JMU BOV. Zane was always an inspiring example of hard work and dedication, according to his son. He went to college for a semester at the University of Richmond, and then left to serve in the army during World War II. “He got his degree at the school of hard knocks,” Joe said. “He was able to then share that success with JMU and all the things he did for JMU.” Carrier said Zane really valued education and wanted young people to have the opportunity to learn about the

business world before becoming part of it.

“Zane had to learn on the job, and he thought that with the proper education in business and finance, young people could get a real leg-up into the business world,” Carrier said.

Zane was very dedicated to JMU and gave a great amount of financial support back to the university, according to his son.

Showker gave $2 million to the construction of the Plecker Athletic Center among other donations, according to the BOV.

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“He didn’t dress to accomodate what he knew in business or how he succeeded.

He was a very humble man.”

Ronald Carrier

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“Dad was a philanthropist, he was very successful in business and he believed in giving that back to the community,” Joe said.

When Zane died in 2005, Joe said he and his wife tried to continue this legacy of giving by supporting JMU in many different ways.

Despite his success, Zane was always a humble and generous man, according to Carrier.

“He didn’t dress to accommodate what he knew in business or how he succeeded.

He was a very humble man,” Carrier said.

The Showker family was thrilled when Christen decided to attend JMU, as she is the only grandchild who decided to be a Duke. Christen’s sister attended the College of William and Mary on a track scholarship.

COURTESY OF CHRISTEN SHOWKER

Christen and Zane Showker celebrate the holidays. “None of the other grandchildren came to JMU, he was definitely a huge factor in my decision to come to JMU,” Christen said.

“We’ve always enjoyed just waving JMU’s flag, and we’re proud to tell people that if you cut us, we bleed purple and gold.”

Joe Showker

‘79 education alumnus

Zane was one of the main reasons Christen decided to come to JMU. “None of the other grandchildren came to JMU, and he

was definitely a huge factor in my decision to come to JMU,” Christen said.

These days, the Showkers still keep their JMU flag flying high.

“We love fall football season, going on campus, seeing all of our friends, dressing up in purple and gold, that whole process is very special, especially with Christen,” Joe said.

“Of course, we have magnets and beads and all that, but we’ve always enjoyed just waving JMU’s flag, and we’re proud to tell people that if you cut us, we bleed purple and gold.”

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Tres Hombres 100 Broadway St. Tres Hombres Long Bar and Grill offers customers an array of fine dishes in a jovial environment. They also offer some of the better tasting drinks in Chico. Anything from an Irish coffee with whipped cream to the spicy, yet excellent, Tres Fuego Margarita is available for purchase — and at affordable prices as well.

– Kenny Lindberg, News Editor

Peeking Chinese Restaurant 243 West Second St. I spend most of my day in The Orion, a windowless, subterranean fortress of journalism insulated by several feet of solid concrete.

When I get hungry, I brave the sunlight for a five-minute walk to Peeking, which serves the best Chinese food I’ve ever eaten in a basement. Service is prompt, the tea is delicious, and you can get a generous plateful of food for just $6.

– Ben Mullin, Opinion Editor

Smokin’ Mo’s 131 Broadway St. Dripping in barbecue sauce and ranch dressing with an entire avocado sliced onto a bed of greens, Smokin’ Mo’s chopped chicken salad is probably the most delicious attempt at healthy in Chico.

At almost $12 with the avocado and tax, it’s also the most expensive salad that I will never regret buying.

Woodstock’s Pizza 166 East Second St. Woodstock’s Pizza has everything that you would ever want in a pizza place — liters of beer, big TV screens to watch the latest and greatest sporting event and of course one of the best pizzas in town. Not only are the food and beer amazing, trivia night and bingo night offer great fun for everyone.

–Gerardo Rocha, Jr, Online Editor

– Allie Colosky, Sports Editor

La Cocina Economica 905 Wall St. I’ve been to more than 15 Mexican restaurants or taco trucks in Chico and La Cocina Economica is still my favorite spot. My go-to order is two “Baja Style” fish tacos, which are about $1.65 each. The tacos are small, but packed with lettuce, tomatoes, salsa and crispy fried fish. Chico may be far from the beach, but the atmosphere at La Cocina Economica will make you think you’re just a few feet away.

–Almendra Carpizo, Editor in chief

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NORTH OF CHICO STATE The Pour House 855 East Ave While I can’t say it’s my favorite, I really enjoy The Pour House.

Although it’s in north Chico, at the Esplanade and East Avenue, it seems like it belongs in downtown Chico.

It’s designed to be Chico native, with locally brewed beers named Hooker Oak and Bear Hole Honey Blonde. The food is delicious as well — albeit a little pricey — and it’s worth the short trip north, at least for a try.

– Liam Turner, Art Director Big Tuna 1722 Mangrove Ave. Big Tuna Sushi Bistro is definitely one of the better places to get delicious sushi at a decent price. Their menu ranges from all fresh fish types to sake deals and specialty plates. They have a great environment that caters to large groups or intimate dates plus their service is awesome.

– Leila Rodriguez, Arts Editor

Bidwell Perk 664 East First Ave. If you’re looking for the best coffee, atmosphere and music in Chico, you need to go to Bidwell Perk. Located at Mangrove and East First Avenue, it is close enough to stop in between classes. Their specialty drinks change every month, and it is worth it to get a loyalty card and try all of them. Add breakfast, lunch or a pastry and you are good to go.

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SOUTH OF CHICO STATE Tacos Cortes 1530 Park Ave.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. 1075 East 20th Ave.

I worship at the altar of the holy nacho tray. That’s why when it comes to my weekly burnt offering of my paycheck to the Nacho Gods, my church is always Tacos Cortes. Fresh chips, heavy meat, guacamole, salsa, cheese and more, all for less than $5. Nachos be praised.

Don’t be like me and wait until your junior year to have dinner at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Though most students probably can’t afford to eat at this classic Chico restaurant regularly, it’s a fun place to share local and tasty beer and food with family from out of town.

– Kacey Gardner, Chief Copy Editor

– Anthony Siino, Managing Editor

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‘Passing Fancy’ challenge breaks spirits Ben Mullin OPINION EDITOR

After a stomach-bending wait in line, I make my order.

Ten minutes later, three fry cooks converge on the service window with conspiratorial smiles, shielding my meal from view. I catch a brief glimpse of fries and bread before one cook picks up a 6-inch knife and buries it deep into what I can only assume is my meal.

Then they part, grinning, and slide Madison Bear Garden’s 50:50 burger across to me.

My fi rst impression is that it looks like a scale model of McDonald’s corporate headquarters, if the company was fool enough to let Ronald design.

The 50:50 is built like a skyscraper, a tower of four separate bacon cheeseburgers stacked one on top of the other, each bun spaced by a duo of onion rings.

It’s held together by hope, prayers and a dense thicket of cheese fries that surround it several inches deep on all sides.

The manager passes me the tray and a pitcher of Coke, then follows me as I totter around The Bear twice, looking for the booth my friends reserved in preparation for this event.

When I arrive, their eyebrows climb into their hairlines. It occurs to me that what’s about to take place is something fundamentally, undeniably male.

Someone announces I’m taking the “Aaron Rodgers Passing Fancy” challenge over the intercom, and the table next door eyes me like a rail-thin prizefighter.

Several give enthusiastic cheers.

If I can fi nish the whole thing in 30 minutes, untold riches including $30 of the $50.50 purchase price and glory await. I can’t wait to dig into this gorgeous monstrosity.

Of the 20 or so brave souls who have taken this challenge, only one, described by the fry cook

as “burly,” has succeeded. His challenge was apparently a pulsequickening race to the fi nish, with the last morsel of lettuce being swallowed down with just 30 seconds left.

As I bury my hands wrist deep into the scalding mesh of cheese fries, I know deep down in the warmest corner of my soul that I can outdo him. I will conquer this burger.

The crowd can’t stop staring as I begin shoveling fries, one after the other, into my mouth. At any given moment, my hand spiders blindly around the wax paper for a handful of fries, and the other, laden with cheese, is en route to my mouth. My cheese-covered face is bowed as if in prayer, and my eyes bore into the wooden table with Neanderthal intensity.

The crowd has gathered here to watch something primal. I don’t intend to disappoint.

I make my way through the fry-moat as quickly as possible, stopping only to crane my neck a few inches to the right and take a swig of coke from the pitcher.

I instantly murder two of the 25 napkins piled in a neat stack next to me and toss their carcasses to the side.

Next to me, junior nutrition major Jeff Moore coaches me like a 1920s-era boxing manager.

“Ben, you either have to lubricate your throat or your burger,” Moore said. “You’re going to have to dump the Coke on your burger.”

I acknowledge with an animal grunt and make a mental note to take more sips of Coke.

After eating my way through the fry-wreath, I pull the knife from the stack of burgers and take a vicious bite. My stomach begins to feel unpleasantly tight. I come up for a breath of air.

“Getting kind of full,” I groan.

“Ben, that’s just not true,” Moore said.

If I never eat another burger, it will be too soon.

In front of me, Anthony Siino, junior journalism major and managing editor of The Orion, takes notes and admonishes me for refusing to eat the knife that lies forgotten in the debris of wax paper, torn napkins and clumps of cheese.

“Son, you haven’t even touched your knife,” Moore said. “What’s wrong?”

I stop eating long enough to shoot him a glare and resume shoveling. My pace is slowing. My eyes are twitching and my mouth begins to loll open. In between progressively smaller bites, I marvel at the depth of my pre-meal arrogance.

“Alright, just because it hurts doesn’t mean you have to stop eating,” Moore said. “That’s the mental wall most common folks hit.”

Moore informs me that Gandhi fasted for 30 days for the sake of his cause. I take a moment to envy him while I fight the urge to puke.

The manager comes by with his camera and hovers over me like a news chopper, surveying the carnage, and informs me that I have 10 minutes left.

“You’re doing a lot better than I thought you would, brother,” he said, pausing to snap several pictures.

A crowd gathers to my left, all staring, looking almost afraid. I can feel the formerly delicious bar food piling up in my esophagus, and every swallow is an exertion of nearly superhuman willpower. Six minutes to go.

“Ben, all these beautiful people came here to see you succeed,” Siino said, waving an arm at the assembled crowd. “Don’t let them down.”

I continue taking bites, but I know it’s a foregone conclusion. Three minutes to go, with two bratwurst and two burgers left. The food has become tasteless.

The intercom crackles to life to give me encouragement. One minute to go. I make it my mission in life

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FANCY THAT The “Aaron Rodgers Passing Fancy” had no problem wrecking the gut of The Orion’s opinion editor, Ben Mullin. The beast is made of four patties, two bratwurst, onion rings, lettuce, cheese, fries, and a pitcher of Coke. to finish this bratwurst. Thirty seconds left. The manager comes over and gives me an entirely unnecessary countdown.

“It has to go in your mouth,” Siino instructs, gesturing franticly at one of the two remaining burgers.

Time’s up. I swallow the last of the brat and sit back, with 1 1/2 bratwursts, 1 1/2 burgers and a halfpitcher of Coke still left on the table.

I trade conciliatory fist bumps with the crowd and shuffle over to the bathroom to clean myself up.

When I see my reflection in the mirror, I pause. My fingers, knuckles and wrists are covered with splatters of cheese. There are tigerish smears of yellow on my chin and mouth. My stomach sags uncomfortably. My jaw aches, and I think hopefully that eating the burger

might have taken more calories than it contained.

The bloated man staring me in the mirror is several pounds and one experience heavier than the college kid who walked into The Bear just 45 minutes earlier. For 30 minutes out of my 19-year life, food became an objective rather than a leisurely pursuit. The man in the mirror is one who has done battle with his inner hunter-gatherer, and emerged with the cheesy, greasy scars to show it.

Snatching a paper towel from the dispenser, I scour my skin as best I can, but I still leave The Bear with the residue of the 50:50 burger in my memory.

Ben Mullin can be reached at opinioneditor@theorion.com

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Ice cream, yogurt shops swirl in flavor SOME ICE CREAM PLACES TO TRY

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SINGLE SERVING A small chocolate peanut butter ice cream from Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe.

White ice cream trucks playing “Pop Goes the Weasel” may cause drooling, but consider other ways to satisfy frozen desires before sprinting down the block.

There are options for both frozen yogurt and ice cream in Chico. One is not necessarily better than the other, but touting multitudes of flavors, they each have their own cult following and stigma.

Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe and Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy may not serve cuttingedge flavors, but they are the oldest operating frozen yogurt and ice cream establishments in town.

Shubert’s has been family-owned and operated since 1938, and its ice cream making process hasn’t changed since. The company has also continued its tradition of buying local ingredients.

An inverse of a typical mint chocolate chip, the “Chico Mint” flavor has chocolate ice cream speckled with mint chips. The flavor won second place in “Good Morning America’s” Best Scoop in America contest in May 2008.

Chicoans enjoy Shubert’s ice cream because it has remained the same through generations, said Kasey Pulliam-Cowan, fourth generation Shubert’s co-owner.

“If they came in 50 years ago and came in today, they would get the same product,” PulliamCowan said.

Vanilla remains the best-selling flavor, she said.

Jon and Bon’s vanilla flavor sells the most as well, said John Thompson, Jon and Bon’s owner who started the business in 1981. Jon and Bon’s serves frozen yogurt at locations on Broadway Street, Mangrove Avenue and West Sacramento Avenue and offers plenty of choices in flavors and toppings.

“Peanut butter cups are our most popular topping,” Thompson said. “But we also get a lot of requests for cookie dough, carob chips, peanuts and raisins.”

The skinny on frozen en yogurt LeeAnn Loui, a graduate student in the multiple subject credential redential program, prefers frozen yogurt to ice ce cream because she feels she gets to eat more ore per serving, she said.

Kathryn Larrowe, a sophomore nutrition major, also lso enjoys frozen yogurt when she wants something sweet and doesn’t want to out-do herself, she said..

Her favorite flavors vors are the fruity ones.

Toppings can add calories and may y take away from the flavor of the frozen yogurt gurt or ice cream.

Donna Walton, a senior liberal studies major, or, is a purist who doesn’t like ke toppings on her ice cream, she said.

Walton prefers her mint chocolate chip ice cream in a cone.

It’s a common misconception that frozen yogurt is healthier than ice cream. After adding toppings, the calories may be the same.

Frozen yogurt, if labeled, may have live cultures or probiotics, which are good bacteria that make it difficult for bad bacteria to thrive in the intestines. A probiotic label means 10 million cultures per gram were put in at the time of manufacturing, said Stephanie Bianco-Simeral, associate professor and assistant director for the Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion.

But live cultures may not survive the freezing process, so there is no guarantee that they have any probiotic benefits.

Normal, unfrozen yogurt with a probiotic label has 100 million live cultures per gram at the time of manufacturing — 10 times more than put initially into frozen yogurt, BiancoSimeral said.

Juan Benitez, a freshman psychology major, doesn’t like any yogurt, frozen or otherwise. ”Yogurt is yuck to me,” Benitez said.

Sugar-free, non-fat or less fat versions of frozen yogurt and ice cream may have fewer calories, but they still stimulate sensors for sweetness.

“Some people say ‘Oh, I ate the whole pint,’ rather than the serving,” Bianco-Simeral said. “There’s a sweet sensory stimulation that inhibits satiety and feeling full for

GOING NUTS A small peanut butter yogurt with chocolate chips from Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe.

many individuals.”

Hormone release and sensory stimulation account for the inability to stop eating. High fat and high sugar content especially make it hard to feel satiety, or a full feeling, she said.

This explains the effortlessness in guzzling down a tub of ice cream or frozen yogurt.

“Your body reacts with certain foods, releasing ghrelin, which at high levels increases hunger,” she said. “When leptin is released it helps with satiety.”

Hormone release depends on the kind of food consumed, the pure volume of food and genetic factors, she said. People that are heavier are more likely to have a problem with balancing hormone levels.

Ice cream and frozen yogurt do not have to be off-limits, she said. The best way to eat them should be as snacks, not meals, eating whatever tastes best in a snack proportion.

“Two-hundred calories is the serving size for a snack,” she said.

But sometimes, piling on the toppings is most fulfilling. Derek Bovee, a junior applied computer graphics major, said his own flavor, “Lil’ Bit of Everything” could take off.

“Five different candy bars shoved into chocolate ice cream,” Bovee said.

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This truck has free chips and salsa — and that’s about it. Burritos el Caporal had very little to offer that made it stand out from the previous taco trucks. Sure, it’s shaded, has plenty of seating and they give you a jalapeno and carrots with your purchase, but the tacos aren’t anything special. The salsa was OK and the carne asada was broiled but with very little taste.

Name: Tacos el Tapatio Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Pricing: Tacos: $1.00 Burritos: $3.00 Place of origin: Jalisco, Mexico Owners name: Ramiro Meza Time in Chico: Five years Address: East First Avenue

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Tacos el Tapatio has superb carne asada and tortillas, but the salsa left a lot to be desired. Despite being the spiciest sauce of the six taco trucks reviewed, it seemed watered down with not a lot of flavor. On the plus side, the rest of the menu is very cheap — the cheapest of the taco trucks I visited.

Name: Tacos Puerto Vallarta Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Pricing: Tacos: $1.00 Burritos: $3.00 Place of origin: Jalisco, Mexico, and Michoacan, Mexico Owners name: Gerardo Montes and Marisela Ramos Time in Chico: Six years Address: West 11th Avenue and the Esplanade.

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Name: Taqueria Ramirez Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Friday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Pricing: Tacos: $1.00 Burritos: $4.75 Place of origin: Guanajuato, Mexico Owners name: Adrian Ramirez Time in Chico: 15 years Address: Nord Avenue Market parking lot

Contrary to the taco truck before it, Tacos Puerto Vallarta had by far my favorite salsa. It had a better taste than the rest and was spicy enough to enrich the flavor of the carne asada, which had a lot of fat and made it hard to bite. The tacos were a bit on the smaller side too, which often meant that every bite had a piece of fat in it.

Name: Tacos el Paisa Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Pricing: Tacos: $1.00 Burritos: $4.00 Place of origin: Durango, Mexico, and Michoacan, Mexico Owners name: Maria Ortiz and Pepe Ortiz Time in Chico: Nine years Address: West Second and Walnut streets

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This taco truck proved to be a disappointment. After being renamed from Tacos Tonaya to Tacos Ramirez, my hopes were high for this taco truck. First off, the carne asada didn’t taste like anything. It lacked flavor and even salt.

The salsa seemed diluted in water and the overall taste was bland. Stay away, unless you crave taco truck food after 9 p.m.

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After nine years in Chico, Tacos el Paisa really caters to the right crowd. With cheap tacos and burritos bundled with great customer service, Maria and Pepe Ortiz, the owners of the establishment, provide with one of the most delicious tacos. The salsa isn’t very spicy, but it has plenty of flavor with the carne asada, which has more seasoning and flavor than any other taco truck.

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Name: Tacos el Pinolero (South) Hours: Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Pricing: Tacos: $1.25 Burritos: $4.00 Place of origin: Durango, Mexico Owners name: Mauricio Enriquez Time in Chico: Five years Address: 275 Skyway

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Tacos el Pinolero proved to be a great spot to enjoy tacos. Although priced 25 cents higher than the usual, the tacos were pretty big and packed a mouthful of flavor and taste. The green salsa, just spicy enough that one can enjoy its rich flavor, perfectly complemented the cilantro and onions that covered the carne asada taco.

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Grilla Bites 196 Cohasset Road $9.50+ This all-organic and locally grown produce is a bit on the pricey side but well worth the cost.

Their wide variety of veggie options ranges from soy bacon and pesto barbecue to curry.

All sandwiches are topped with fresh cut mushrooms, tomatoes, red onion, sprouts and roasted bell pepper vinaigrette.

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Vegetarian sandwiches abound in Chico despite dominance of meat subs Leila Rodriguez ARTS EDITOR

Finding good vegetarian eats is always a challenge for those on a strict no-meat diet.

I once was served baby corn and broccoli with white rice in a veggie burrito as if that was an acceptable meal.

That kind of disappointment makes going out to eat much more of a menu scavenger hunt.

This Chico vegetarian guide offers some of the best places around town that cater to a distinct diet of no meat, especially for quick, yet filling bites of a veggie sandwich.

Leila Rodriquez can be reached at artseditor@theorion.com.

Safeway (My personal favorite for a decent size veggie sandwich under $6.) $5.49 720 Mangrove Way 1016 West Sacramento Ave. Safeway’s deli menu doesn’t actually have a specific veggie sandwich, but anyone can create one using options such as lettuce, tomato, onion, a delicious olive spread and choices of cheese and avocado.

A small bag of chips and drink can be added to the meal for an extra $1.50.

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Kona’s Deli 138 Main St. 965 Nord Ave. $3-3.50 half sub $5-5.50 full sub Subway’s foot-longs do not compare to Kona’s $5.50 foot longs.

Kona’s two delicious veggie sandwiches, the Kalifornian and the Veggie Special are 12 inches of good eats.

Light cream cheese with artichoke heart slices on the Veggie Special make this sandwich so delicious.

Other condiment options are available to add as well.

All sandwiches can be served as a wrap.

Best size-to-price ratio.

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Beach Hut Deli 146 W. Second St. $6-$10.70 Beach Hut Deli is known for their pile-high meat heavy sandwiches, but their few vegetarian sandwiches are worth the trip.

Their California sandwich includes avocado, monterey jack and alfalfa sprouts.

Potato salad, nachos, chip or a salad are some sides offered to complete your meal.

Weekday happy hour from noon to 2 p.m. includes a $1 beer with any choice of sandwich, but this deal doesn’t seem worth it.

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Mr. Pickles 215 W. First St. $6.99 This delightful deli is steps away from campus but short on veggie options.

Their Veri Veggi only has toppings of cheese, cucumbers and avocado, although anyone can add extra condiments of tomatoes, pepperoncinis, lettuce and pickles to bulk up this lean sandwich.

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When it comes to determining the best sports atmosphere in Chico, there are many places to choose from. But just like in fantasy football, tough decisions must be made. You don’t want to be left fishing chip crumbs out of an empty bag with your stomach still growling at halftime.

There’s no talking about sports bars in Chico without mentioning The Graduate or Bella’s Sports Pub. Should you be able to squeeze into Bella’s, take a crack at their signature shot “Soccer Mom” and indulge in a bar that offers everything a sports fan could wish for.

If nothing else, there’s no chance you could miss a play if you go to The Grad. The bar boasts three giant projection screens and 11 flat screens. If you missed the tag at the plate that ended the Braves and Pirates 19-inning game in July, well, that’s your own fault. The Grad had it on at least seven screens.

As a fan favorite, Madison Bear Garden brought it home when watching game five of the 2010 World Series. As my jiff y burger dripped melted peanut butter onto my shirt, Brian Wilson struck out Nelson Cruz and the place ignited as Giants fans celebrated with yet another pint of Sierra Nevada.

Watching the Giants win the World Series at The Bear almost made me feel like I was home.

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tried the melted goodness of the $8.29 jiff y burger — game day or not.

For all the soccer, or futbol, fans out there, The Banshee will be there for you at 7 a.m. if you are willing to wake up to watch the coverage.

When the United States men’s national team lost 2-1 in extra time to Ghana in the 2010 World Cup, I watched the broadcast at The Banshee.

While the ending score was depressing, I found comfort in the mac and cheese with bacon. The king of all comfort foods, this $11 dish left me more than full and is worth digging for some change.

If going out doesn’t suit you, don’t let yourself become the guy licking chip crumbs off your fingers expecting to feel full. Grab a bucket of wings from The Bear for $19.99 and head straight for the sofa. Just make sure you snatch some extra blue cheese dressing for those spicy things.

I enjoyed the Heat’s fourth-quarter selfdestruction as much as anyone from the confines of my living room. I ditched the salsa for my Smokin’ Mo’s tri-tip sandwich, but for $8.95 I took great pleasure in an evening of barbecue and basketball at home.

So call up some friends or even make some new ones down at Bella’s while you heckle the zebra on the field. Every sports fan is a friend as long as you aren’t the bum rooting for those damn Yankees.

Allie Colosky can be reached at sportseditor@theorion.com.

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Outstanding margaritas at Tres Hombres Kenny Lindberg NE WS EDITOR

make for most customers, but I’ve had those margaritas so many times by now that I pretty much know what they’re supposed to taste like.

The king is the Ultimate Margarita made with 1800 Silver tequila, Agavero Orange liqueur and lime juice. This margarita has plenty of bite and will have you asking for a second round.

The 5 Spice Margarita is also good.

It’s made with Patron Silver, Tres’ special five-spice agave nectar, orange liqueur and lime juice.

It’s one of those drinks you have when you’re not really sure where the night is going to take you. In my experience, it normally leads to another drink.

For those interested in something different, order the Tres Fuego Margarita. It’s actually made with fresh jalapeno, and it pretty much clears up any sinus problem you might have for a good 60 minutes.

Tres Hombres also offers a variety of frozen margaritas and other off-the-menu margaritas that will surely satisfy almost any drinker’s taste buds.

SERVING IT UP This is the house margarita on the rocks served at Crush. This drink tastes like the watered-down drink one would expect at an outdoor concert. Not worth the money.

What makes me a regular at Tres Hombres Long Bar and Grill is their fi rst-rate service, outstanding kitchen, and most importantly, their liquor collection.

This collection sports everything from high-end Patron to Jameson, and I’m pretty good at taking advantage of it up to three times a week. So when my editor asked me if I wanted to review some of their margaritas, I pounced on the idea and decided to put myself through the intense torture of doing extensive research on the topic.

After taking on the burden I started to get phone calls from reporters and photographers alike, offering to help me in my research. Naturally, I accepted and got totally hammered a few times before I could compile my fi ndings.

Granted, some of my fi ndings may be a bit skewed, since my drinks are typically a lot stronger than what they

THE ULTIMATE The Ultimate Margarita is made with 1800 Silver tequila, Agavero Orange liqueur and lime juice. Priced at only $7, the Ultimate Margarita is both affordable and a good drink.

CRUSHING The blended house margarita at Crush doesn’t really leave the customer too eager to order the next round. It’s just a standard margarita with nothing too special to offer.

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So it’s no wonder that with a collection like this, Tres earned “best margarita” honors by Chico News and Review readers last year.

But that doesn’t mean that its menu is full of highlights.

Stay away from the La Tradicional margarita. It’s boring and simple and shouldn’t be on their menu. I feel like it’s something that a lesser establishment would serve as its highlight item.

And the Cadillac Margarita isn’t really too special either. Anything made with Sauza Gold is probably not going to earn very high marks in my book.

But overall, I think they pretty much know what they’re doing at that establishment. They’re always packed, and they have some of the best service in the city.

I just wished they started the Tequila Club already so I could do some more research and report my findings in another review.

Kenny Lindberg can be reached at newseditor@theorion.com

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inding the perfect place to live can be difficult. There’s so many variables to consider, like living on campus or off, in a residence hall, apartment or house or moving out of mom and dad’s place. Deciding who to live with is also something to consider. Thankfully, The Shorthorn has made finding the right place a little easier with the Housing Fair on Wednesday, by bringing several housing options to campus.

In addition, the guide you hold in your hands is full of stories to help with the process and beyond, like how to find the perfect roommate and how to make a grilled cheese sandwich with an iron. — Dustin L. Dangli

GUIDE TO THE HOUSING GUIDE • Get the scoop on the Housing Fair. Page 5 • Learn how to find the perfect roommate. Page 7 • Make the choice among houses, apartments and dorms. Page 8 • Never done laundry? Learn how. Page 11 • No kitchen, no problem. Tips for cooking without a kitchen. Page 16 • Eat healthy on a small budget. Page 17 • Creative decorations for your living space. Page 21 • Don’t forget the essentials when you’re moving. Page 24 • Consider safety when choosing your living space. Page 27 • Using energy efficiently can pay off. Page 28

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Housing Fair brings housing options to campus Apartment and housing representatives gather to entice resident seekers.

By Allen BAldwin The Shorthorn staff

An event Wednesday aims to give students the resources to find housing on or near campus.

The third annual Housing Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the University Center Palo Duro Lounge.

Dondria Bowman, The Shorthorn student ad manager, said the Housing Fair was started because of the increases in enrollment.

“There are waiting lists for housing, and we wanted to offer students a service they needed,” the interdisciplinary studies senior said.

Bowman said the fair has averaged an attendance of about 3,500 students each year.

“We’ve gotten glowing tes-

timonials from participants at the housing fair,” she said.

Bowman said the Palo Duro Lounge will be filled with 31 booths with representatives from apartments and furniture stores.

Bowman said groups give away prizes, including televisions and iPads. The UTA Bookstore will also offer a gift card as a prize.

Teddy Abdelmalek, Johnson Creek Crossing manager, said the Housing Fair should help students because oncampus housing might be tough to get with high enrollment.

“I understand that the exposure and the relationship you have with the university is important,” he said. “The Housing Fair is a good conduit to express what we’re trying to offer.”

Abdelmalek said he hopes to reach out to students that don’t know that Johnson Creek Crossing is close to

campus.

“The greatest value is that we’re very close to the UTA campus, so you don’t have to worry about driving to class,” he said. “You can get to campus easily. With the location, you’re not going to have to fight traffic.”

Undeclared freshman Diana Pham said she wants to move into an apartment so she can leave home.

“I have a strict dad, and he thinks I should stay home until I get my bachelor’s degree,” she said. “I just don’t want to live at home.”

Pham said that she plans on attending the Housing Fair because it will give her information that she needs to pick an apartment.

“All I know is that I want to move out,” she said. “Give me prices. Give me phone numbers. Give me options.”

wHen And wHere What: Housing Fair Where: University Center Palo Duro Lounge When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday Attendance to the fair is free. Anyone can come.

wHo’s AttendinG? More than 30 apartment, housing and furniture organizations will be at the fair.

Civil engineering freshman Erica Hinojosa talks to the Wells Fargo representative about their accounts during the 2010 Housing Fair in the Palo Duro Lounge.

Allen BAldwin news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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Students, professionals share ‘perfect’ roommate advice UTA residents: Open dialogue, responsibility are musts in roommate situations.

By StepHanie Knefel The Shorthorn staff

Finding and maintaining the perfect roommate is just one obstacle several college students face.

Residence Life Director Mari Duncan said she recommends students not live with friends but with someone new.

“The reason why is that your friends actually increase,” she said. “You’ll meet your friend’s roommate and your roommate’s friends.”

Duncan said relationships are damaged sometimes when those living together spend too much time together.

“You don’t want to ruin a friendship over living arrangements,” she said.

Duncan said they train resident assistants by role playing so they can see what it’s like to mediate.

“We try to make it as realistic as

possible,” she said.

Nursing junior Christopher Kolleade lives in a house with four roommates in Roulette, Texas.

He said his living situation works because he can be open with his roommates.

“We all try and take care after ourselves, but we all have the mind set that the house needs to be clean,” he said. “Everybody respects one another, asks before eating things out of the fridge and letting people know before other people come over.”

Broadcast communication senior Jorge Colmenares said his housing requirements are simple: Have a car and internet. He also said students should not just look at what your roommate can bring to the table but what they can.

“It’s not just what you can look for. It’s also about what you have to be,” he said. “You have to be as equal about a lot of things and open to each other’s differences.”

Colmenares also said if students have plans to move out or expand finances, it’s also crucial

to incorporate roommates’ future plans.

“I want someone who is financially stable, especially if I want to keep upgrading from apartment to apartment,” he said.

Cynthia Sauceda, Trinity House office assistant, sees students put in requests for new roommates, and she advises students to plan in advance.

“If students know any friends that they can talk to, then they can sign up in advance together and check out the place so that they know the environment,” said Sauceda, a Spanish and international business administration junior.

Broadcast communication senior Joel Barron said students should look for someone who is financially responsible.

“If you’re broke, you’re obviously not going to be able to pay rent, and that is obviously the most important thing to have,” he said.

StepHanie Knefel news-editor.shorthorn@uta.edu

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Living at home vs. living on their own Students weigh differences between saving money and freedom of moving out.

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Depending on where a student lives, time in college can be an enriching experience, but it can also be a stressful one.

Students choose between residence halls, apartments, houses and living at home, each of which leads to a different college journey.

Living with three or more students can have a detrimental effect on a student’s academics, psychology professor Paul Paulus said.

“One negative to living on campus is living with other students,” he said. “Studies have found greater difference in the GPAs of students living in dense housing conditions as opposed to having a room.”

He said having a private room and more personal space led to

less stress and distractions, thus to academic achievement.

Accounting junior Clarence Graves said living in a residence hall is a good idea.

“Everything is already paid for, so you don’t have to worry about paying monthly bills,” the Arlington Hall resident said. “I live right on campus and don’t need to worry about being late for class.”

Paulus said living on campus is better for students socially because they are more involved with the college.

“I lived on and off campus when I went to school,” Paulus said. “I think it’s harder to integrate when you live off campus.”

Graves said he likes living in a resident hall because he gets to interact with other students.

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Laundry

Laundry Tips

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1. Sort the clothes into piles by fabric and color.

2. Don’t wash towels and sheets together.

3. Wash whites with only whites.

4. Make sure to allocate enough time to wash clothes. Towels and jeans can take an hour or two to dry depending on the load size and type of dryer.

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6. Make sure you read all of the labels on the machines to make sure you are using the right settings.

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7. White or light colored clothing is usually washed at a hot temperature while colored clothing is washed in warm or cold temperatures.

5. Do not overload the machines.

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Undeclared freshman Sarah Garcia lives at Silver Lead Villas and has to use a community washroom to do her laundry.

“There are a lot of students who don’t have their own machines,” she said. “There’s more to washing clothes when you have to share machines with other people.”

Garcia said to make sure washers and dryers are free from other people’s clothes or whites may ended up a little darker.

Garcia also recommends making sure pants and jacket pockets are empty.

“I’m a student, so I’m always putting pens and snacks in my pockets,” she said. “I’ve had many times where I would take my shirts out of the dryer, and they would have ink stains. I’ve lost many shirts.”

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Anthropology senior Diane Knauf said she likes living at Centennial Court apartments because she can be more independent. “They have cookouts and get-togethers, and I can go swimming and to the clubhouse, which you can’t do at home,� she said. “I don’t have a workout room or pool table at home.�

She also added having a kitchen and being able to cook to her list of likes.

History freshman Joni Bartlow said she chose to live in a fourplex near campus because there were fewer rules. A fourplex is a building containing four apartments, usually all on one floor. “There are not a lot of restrictions and I can have over whoever I want, whenever I want,� Bartlow said.

She said she chose to live in a nonUTA apartment because she got a better value for money. “I get a bigger, nicer apartment, and it’s cheaper,� she said.

Ali Khan, public relations and business junior, said there are pros

and cons to living at home, but said he made the right choice. “I’m really glad to live with my family,� he said. “At home, food is taken care of. Breakfast is ready. Life is good.�

He said one downside to living at home is less independence. “When I lived in an apartment, I did have freedom of time and proximity to the college,� he said. “Commuting from Irving is definitely a downside, but I’d rather live with my family.�

Knauf said another reason she chose to live in an apartment because she wanted to be close to campus. “When I moved here, not knowing the city, I wanted to walk across instead of having to fight over parking spots,� she said.

Paulus said there is no rule of thumb for what would suit a student.

There are advantages and disadvantages to each option. “The diversity of people you run across could certainly be an enriching aspect of living on campus,� he said. “Having a private room would be an important factor in distraction and stress levels.�

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Residents save through energy reduction

BY JOSH BOWE The Shorthorn senior staff

College students living on their own have enough expenses to worry about. Books, classes, gas, food and bills can all add up.

The energy bill can be the most difficult for some students to manage, but at UTA, students, like public relations senior Sara Scarborough, are finding ways to battle the bill and conserve energy to save money.

Scarborough lives at Meadow Run apartments and has been practicing tricks for conserving energy.

“I’m definitely trying to save money on anything I can,” she said.

“I turn off the lights when I’m done and use energy-efficient light bulbs in all my lamps.”

The light bulbs appear to pay off. According to the Department of Energy, energy-efficient light bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last eight times as long as traditional light bulbs. TXU Energy recommends them to all custom-

ers.

Accounting sophomore Amber Smith lives in Brazos House. Despite residing in the residence hall, she still tries to keep energy costs down out.

Smith still turns the lights off whenever she can and shuts off the air conditioner if she knows the rooms are empty.

“People who live in the dorm have no obligation toward paying the energy bill, but it’s kind of like if you were staying in a hotel,” Smith said. “You’re still going to turn out the lights when you leave the room, usually.”

Even with no direct energy bill to pay, Smith said that if more people follow suit and save energy, students will find better prices for housing down the road.

“If it helps the housing department from charging us monthly for electricity, that’s great,” Smith said.

For the most part, energy companies are doing their best to keep their customers informed. TXU and Reliant Energy are two of the

bigger energy companies in Texas, and both offer frequently-asked questions and tips for ways to be more cost effective.

Some tips include what Scarborough and Smith already practice.

Others include unplugging unused electronics, like TVs and cellphone chargers, because they use energy even if they are switched off.

Billy Miller, criminology and criminal justice senior, said he lives outside of Arlington city limits and has to use more gas in getting to and from campus. He said it is even more incentive to keep any costs he has down.

“I use my computer for everything – work, gaming, watching movies and TV shows,” Miller said.

“I always unplug it whenever it is shut off because not only does it use energy, it makes my room hot, which requires the air conditioner to work harder.”

ENERGY-SAVING TIPS • When shopping for appliances, think of two price tags: the purchase price and the appliance’s operating price. You’ll be paying on the operating price every month in your utility bill for the next few years.

Energy-efficient light bulbs can help save you money.

• Incorporate more daylight into your living space by using light-colored or loose-weave curtains on windows.

• Timers can save electricity by turning lights off when you’re not using them. Dimmers also save electricity when used to lower light levels.

• Turn off machines, such as computers, when they’re not in use.

• Consider buying a laptop, instead of a desktop computer. Desktop computers use much more energy than laptops.

• Use rechargeable batteries. Studies have shown it is more cost effective than throwaway batteries.

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Industrial engineering sophomore Holly Lane said online statistics were the difference between accurate and inaccurate information in her recent apartment search.

“At one place, the lady told me they never had any trouble at all,” she said. “Then you check the police reports and they had like 15 arrests in the last two weeks, and some of them were bad.”

Gomez said each person has to evaluate for themselves what types of crimes they’re willing to deal with.

“If you have break-ins, that’s people who don’t live there for the most part, and they’re coming from outside,” Gomez said. “If there’s just a lot of violence that’s occurring, that should be a signal that you may not want to be living there.”

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Money is at the forefront of many students’ minds, but far from the only thing students have to think about when apartment hunting.

Assistant police chief Rick Gomez said checking crime statistics should be at the top of a student’s list.

“First of all, I would ask the manager for the number of criminal incidents that have occurred in their complex,” Gomez said.

“Also, I would check to find out the local jurisdiction. The local police department should have their crime stats posted on their website.”

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commute 15 minutes to school in order to stay in a gated community where she felt safe.

“I’m going to end up living in a gated community because crime is my parents’ biggest concern, and mine, too,” she said. “I went off police reports and online reviews.”

Bliss Scott, Maverick Place leasing manager, said students who visit in groups usually overlook the most.

“The students who ask the best th questions are usually alone,” she said. “They’re asking all the technical stuff. They want to know everything.”

Scott said apartment management is not permitted to call their property “safe,” but they do explain what measures are taken to ensure safety.

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Making a checklist pays off Moving into a new place can be a hassle if a student is unorganized.

BY VALLARI GUPTE The Shorthorn staff

During the first week of the semester, a new student visits the bathroom and realizes he or she forgot something crucial — toilet paper.

A good way to avoid forgetting essentials a student may need is by making a checklist.

David Hernandez, Arlington Hall resident assistant, said toilet paper is one of the things that people forget most.

“Bring lots and lots of toilet paper, Bounty, detergent and an alarm clock for classes,” he said.

Hernandez also said a folder and a flash drive are necessary to organize schoolwork.

On his first day at UTA, Hernandez said he realized he hadn’t brought a bedding set.

“I had to go back and get my

sheets and pillows,” he said.

Nursing sophomore Tina Nguyen said cleaning products and personal hygiene items are integral.

“Detergent for clothes is a must,” she said.

Nguyen bought all her school supplies beforehand from her hometown of Palacios, Texas.

“Bring your own school supplies because the bookstore is expensive,” she said.

Nguyen said a chest of drawers from Walmart compensates for the lack of storage space in residence halls.

Psychology sophomore Irene Chan said students should make sure they have some snacks like chips and chocolates, because she takes night classes and often skips her meal at the cafeteria.

“The Connection Cafe closes at eight so if you are hungry in your room, a snack is the best,” she said.

Nguyen said students should bring winter clothes, too.

“It’s a five-hour drive from where I live, so I can’t go home during the weekend to bring clothes,” she said.

Chan said she regrets leaving her winter gear at home in Plano, Texas.

“I went home after spring break and put all my clothes back, and I kind of wish I brought them with me,” she said.

Another thing students often rely on to get away from the books is catching a few of their favorite TV shows.

“If you don’t want to watch MTV in the common room, it is better to have your own TV,” Chan said.

Chan makes instant food in her room and has disposable plates and bowls at hand.

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also suggested changing lighting conditions with dimmer switches if possible.

For wall decorations, Boles advised stringing a clothesline over the wall and pinning up photos and other adornments.

Erin Wheat, nursing junior and Cooper Park resident, had her own way of dressing up bare walls.

“One of my friends went to the clearance rack at the fabrics store and stapled up fabrics on her wall,” Wheat said.

“And Walmart does large photo prints that you can hang up and drive back the white-wash attack.”

Education freshman Jessica Rushin dressed up her Arlington Hall room with multi-colored pipe cleaners and glow in the dark stars. She has a small section of wall dedicated to clippings from The Shorthorn commemorating her first year.

“I was up late with my roommate and we decided to look

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at what all we had,” Rushin said. “I’m an education major and hoping to be a kindergarten teacher, so I’m used to working with these kinds of things.”

Her friend, undeclared sophomore Kathryn Bledsaw, has her own way of demonstrating UTA pride.

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Dime decorations at local stores can brighten rooms a bit of color and personality to a room.

Those with less money and more time can turn to more creative avenues. Students and faculty offered

By Tory BarrinGer their own advice for no-budget decoThe Shorthorn staff rating.

“Typically, painting is the cheapFor young adults living on their est thing you can do,” said own, decorations someRebecca Boles, architectimes take a backseat to online ture assistant professor and necessities like food or interior design program electricity. But with a little How do director. “I know not all bit of effort and creativity, you decorate apartments let you paint decorating can be done on your living space? Share the walls, but consider a budget. color. Color is cheap.”

Those wanting to find your story at For those whose leases deals on decor can shop theshorthorn. forbid painting, Boles reconline. Stores like Walmart com. ommended getting color and Target offer decorations on clearance, with items like pillows through rugs and bedspreads. She or quilts selling for as little as $5. dEcoRations continues on page 22 These reduced-price items can lend

Apartment and housing restrictions lead to creativity to liven up white space.

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Students were able to make rice crispy treats and cookies with their microwaves, she said.

According to the recipe website yumyum.com, college students can cook a good-tasting meal in less than 30 minutes.

The website offers microwavebased recipes for meals such as: chicken breast marsala, braised pork chops and a 9-minute microwavable pineapple cake.

“Of course, we have all attempted to make a grilled cheese sandwich with an iron before,” journalism sophomore Heather Francis said.

“But with a little bit of an imagination, your options are really limitless.”

Francis said she only uses the microwave or a crock-pot because she does not know how to cook.

“It is so simple,” she said. “All you do is throw the ingredients into the crock-pot, add some water and wait.”

Feitoza said non-perishable items are also a good call when it comes to eating in a residence hall room.

“I have the most ridiculous supply of fruit snacks in my dorm,” he said.

For breakfast, Feitoza suggests students mix oatmeal, dried fruit and a spoonful of peanut butter.

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Eating healthy, affordable meals Nutritionist recommends small food portions and using resources well.

is limited between school and work, which makes it hard for him to do his own cooking.

“On the weekend, I try to

BY KEVIN CROUCH cook for myself and eat better,” The Shorthorn staff he said. “During the week, you The economy fluctuates up have to eat what’s here. Better and down, but the need for good options are far away.”

Chase said the best option nutrition never goes away.

As students get out of the when students must stay on house and are on their own, they campus is to pack a lunch and sometimes find it hard to afford some healthy snacks, especially healthy meal choices. Nicole fruit and yogurt.

She said when ordering out Chase, Urban Nutrition registered nutritionist, said students students should look for keyon a tight budget have many words that can make or break a great options, but must use their good deal on food. She said condiments and prepararesources well. tion can make the difShe said students ference in the nutrishould prevent food ONLINE tional value of a meal. waste by purchasing How do “Watch the dresssmaller quantities of you eat healthy on ing — that’s a huge foods, and freezing a budget? Let us calorie source,” she leftovers so they don’t know at said. “Anything baked, go bad. theshorthorn.com. broiled or grilled will “One of the biggest be the leanest choices.” hits to our food budget Whether students is food waste,” she said.

Medical technology senior eat at home or go out, the most Erica Enriquez is always mind- important thing is watching ful of her meals, even when eat- how much you spend and eat, ing in the Connection Cafe. She Chase said.

“One of the best strategies is said the $5 footlong from Subway is her meal of choice, but portion control,” she said. “It’s agrees that home cooked food is gonna save your budget as well as your waist line.” a better option.

Though at the time of pub“I think what’s best for them is to get food from the store and lication the website was under cook it themselves,” she said. construction, Chase said stu“Sometimes it’s cheaper at the dents can find out more about nutritional options at Urban store, anyway.”

Chase said students should Nutrition’s website, www.myalways look for coupons, but urbannutrition.com once it is should remember to check pric- updated. es against other brands before using them at the store.

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Students get creative with little resources

Biology freshman Randy Wolf (left), undeclared freshman Rachel Harif and music education sophomore Matt Mattox cook dinner in the kitchen at Trinity House on April 5. Wolf and Harif are making pasta while Mattox is frying bologna, and Mattox said they must coordinate their movements so everyone gets what they need.

The kitchen is shared with up to 236 residents and six resident assistants.

A mixture of common, non-perishable foods create quick, sustainable meals for resident hall students.

BY BIANCA MONTES The Shorthorn senior staff

The Shorthorn: Sandy Kurtzman

On season eight of Top Chef, the all-star chefs were let loose in a closed Target store and challenged to execute a dish to feed 100 people.

With an iron and a rice cooker, Chef Dale Talde took home $25,000 cooking exactly what he made in his dorm room at college — grilled cheese and tomato soup.

While students at UTA have several options when it comes to eating out, advertising junior Pablo Feitoza said he was tired of the university’s fast-food selections and wanted a home-cooked meal.

Feitoza said this is the second semester he has lived in a residence hall and has gained more than 15 pounds eating in the food court.

“After watching that episode on Top Chef, I realized there was so much I could make inside my dorm room,” he said.

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Residence adviser Kirstin Coffman said students in Brazos House are only allowed to have a microwave and a single cup coffee maker in their rooms.

“Earlier this semester, we had a microwave war,” Coffman said.

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CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan A bartender at the Commonwealth Lounge pours a cocktail for a customer.

Thoughts in a bar JESSICA DRUCK Daily Titan

Seven girls walk into a bar, a bar consisting of a five-to-one male ratio.

We’re in for it. I just know.

It’s the kind of bar with a tiny dance floor, playing reggaeton and Britney Spears in one corner, while all 7 percent of the girls

there are dancing and about 70 percent of the men are huddled around nodding and undressing the girls with their eyes.

I gave in (this doesn’t leave this paper) for half a song until I realized I needed more alcohol to turn me into the Saturday night fever that seemed to consume all my friends.

I back away with friend No.

1. We get drinks. We drink. We drink faster.

We pray it gives us the momentum to get down with our bad selves.

We squeeze through grabby hands to get back to friends three through seven.

My drink gets spilled all over me by some girl who thought she was in a J.Lo video.

I stand still for a second until I realize the drink was two bucks– life goes on and I hate J.Lo. My phone vibrates so I back away from waving arms and whipping hair.

As I’m standing against the bar, I feel a hand grab and squeeze my waist.

I knew it wasn’t one of my friends, at least not this time.

I turn to my left.

Flat-billed hat with sticker on it, check. Four inches shorter than me, check.

Grinning so much I thought his eyes were going to explode, check.

I just stare. He just stands there, staring back.

Insert disgusting look.

Insert incessant staring.

No. Of course, this lame bar has one bathroom and every woman

here is in line for it.

As the door opens each time, all I can see is a mess of girls who are putting makeup on one another and drunkenly texting their friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, whatever, all in a single bathroom–while the rest of us are ready to just die.

So we book it to a place that understands a one-stall women’s restroom is the stupidest decision for any bar owner. Ever.

Time passes. What seems like an hour is only 10 minutes.

Next bar.

Last bar.

Lines to get in, why? This isn’t Hollywood.

We all get in, only after a fight with a stranger in line about soand-so’s something or other.

We grab some booths. We get drinks. It’s packed.

It was like Club DV8 meets Taco Tuesday.

Is the DJ wearing a lucha libre mask?

Why are there balloons here?

Did we crash a birthday party?

Confusion occurred.

I wanted to click my heels, but they weren’t heels, they were flats.

And they weren’t red, they were blue.

Some of my friends go to an-

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other table while I stay with one who came later.

He (the “he” part is important shortly) gets up to get a drink and close the tab.

I look down for what must have been a second and five guys swarm the booth.

Really?

“Please leave.”

“No.” “Go away.”

“No.” Friend comes back. Looks of more confusion.

I try to channel what I’m thinking to him.

I know what this looks like, but help?

“Seriously, go away, this seat is taken.”

“OK, OK, OK. But can I get your number?”

So smooth. So debonair.

I wonder how many numbers are in this person’s phone as “random girl at bar who I think had blond hair, I think.”

They leave, pissed of course.

Idiots.

I’m sure they prowled the room for more girls who would be left alone for a mere minute.

Last call.

Girls leave the bar, at least what’s left of them.

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Wear high heels that you can’t walk in for longer than 15 minutes Forget to close your bar tab at the end of the night Drunk text or dial, you will regret it Mix your alcohol (ie: beer with hard liquor, tequila with whiskey, wine with anything else) 5.

Drink on an empty stomach 6.

Wear a skirt or dress so short you give everyone a free show 7.

Get so drunk you can’t function 8.

Use lame pickup lines to get girls 9.

Wear clothes that look like glitter threw up on them; we are in Fullerton, not Vegas 10. Wear your sunglasses in the bar or club; you’re not Jack Nicholson

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To do or not to do: A guide to bar-hopping JESSICA RUBIO Daily Titan

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Check out the best happy-hour spots See who has live entertainment that night Make sure you have a DD if you aren’t within walking distance of where you’re going 4.

Pregame with your alcohol of choice and music to get you pumped up before you go out 5.

Make friends with the bartender and tip well; it will pay off in the future 6. Dress appropriately for where you’re going, keeping comfort and style in mind 7.

Apply deodorant, wear perfume and/or cologne 8. Arrange a ride home before you go out if you plan on drinking 9. Ladies: bring a clutch or wristlet only big enough for your cash, ID and lip gloss 10. Have fun, but know your limit

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Surviving a night out SHANDELL QUIBELL For the Daily Titan

On a night out, some of us just want to have fun, others just want to relax, and some just want to go crazy, but the one thing we all want to do is survive. Whether your interpretation of this word is literal, or you simply don’t wish to die of embarrassment, there are some tips that could really help you through an evening out.

First things first, when getting ready for the night, be smart. Ladies, this means a couple of things. One, wear underwear under that crotchlength skirt. Second, if you’re going to be dancing or doing something that keeps you on your feet, then forget the six-inch ankle breakers. Falling flat on your face in the middle of the street is an excellent way to die of embarrassment, or from a speeding SUV. Gentlemen, getting ready is a bit simpler for you. Put on deodorant.

This brings me to a gender-neutral tip. Pack some gum. This will help a number of people survive the embarrassment problem. You won’t have to figure out why no one is talking to you and your friend won’t have to break the news to you.

Both men and women should also remember to have their ID on them for the night. What if you get accused of public intoxication? I say accused because I know you only appear to be passed out on the ground. In reality, you were just looking for your contacts, right?

Nonetheless, being caught drinking without your ID is illegal. Don’t give the police another reason to dislike you. Trying to re-enact the gun scene from Superbad will probably be enough.

Along with gum and your ID,

bring cash. If your night out isn’t everything you dreamed about, you may want to leave early. If your friend drove, the only escape route is a taxi and they’re costly.

That being said, never leave your friend alone. Aside from the obvious potential danger of being by yourself, you don’t want to be absent when your friend finds two cute singles.

Trust me, when you hear the story the next day, you’ll be really angry that you missed out and your friend had twice the fun.

This is also why it’s better if you have a big group for your night out, no matter what you’re doing. Remember, there’s safety in numbers.

Maybe your night out consists of some karaoke. If you have a big group, there’s a likely chance that someone there will be a worse singer than you are.

Perhaps your night out is more about literal survival. Say you went camping for the weekend. If you’re with a number of people, you’re almost guaranteed to be a faster runner than someone else with you. This will come in handy when you get a visit from Yogi Bear.

The point is, don’t ever be alone on your night out and never leave a friend alone.

Another important rule is to treat your drink as you treat your friend.

No, I don’t mean take a hundred pictures with it to post on Facebook. Bad idea. I just mean never leave it unattended. You never know what a bartender or stranger could do to it.

When it comes to surviving a night out, the two most important things to remember are simply to have fun and be smart. If all else fails, think of everything the boys from The Hangover did, and then do the exact opposite.

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Confessions of a party girl LISA HOSBOYAR Daily Titan

Sneaking out, sneaking in and some dirty dancing in between: sit back, relax and grab a vodka tonic, because these are my Hollywood confessions. For the most part I’m not much of a wild child. I like to stay in, go to small dinners and spend time with family, that kind of stuff, but have you ever met anyone who just brought something out of you that only comes out when they’re around? Well that was the case between me and my best friend.

“Mary,” or at least that is what we’ll call her for the purpose of this article, just in case her fiance stumbles upon it, was the ultimate party girl. She could give Paris Hilton a run for her money. Except Mary did not have much money, a famous last name or a sex tape, but that did not stop her from leaving her mark on the Hollywood nightlife.

Her greatest skill was networking with people to get us invited to the best afterparties or make friends with a promoter so

we could sit and drink at his table for free.

If there was a famous person at that club, Mary was already flirting her way into the VIP area. It worked every time because she was beautiful and had a killer body, fake breasts and all. We used to call her our video vixen just to get under her skin.

I was her sidekick for the most part. I followed her to the table, grabbed a drink and minded my own business. I am not a natural flirt like my best friend, so for me, sitting and trying to look pretty was my best bet at fitting in.

I didn’t mind because my role came with some pretty nice perks: free drinks, a place to sit at over-crowded clubs and celebrities. One night we ended up at Paris Hilton and Brody Jenner’s table, another night we had drinks with Jason Statham from the Transporter movies (who, by the way, is way shorter than he looks on TV), but the greatest, most exciting person we came across was the beautiful Leonardo DiCaprio. Even though he refused to take pictures with anyone, he was a lot nicer than I expected.

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After Mary got engaged, things started to slow down, and eventually, it all came to a halt. One look at her new ring and she went from Lindsey Lohan to Betty Crocker. We stopped going out at nights even for nice dinners, which was disappointing at first but didn’t take long for my homebody self to get used to.

Months had gone by without even mentioning the word Hollywood to each other, so you can imagine my surprise when Mary

decided she would kidnap me in the middle of the night to go clubbing. Confused?

Let me start from the beginning.

It was Friday night around midnight and I had just gotten home from a Duffy boat ride and dinner with two of my girlfriends, when Mary texted me saying she was about to leave a late dinner with her co-workers and wanted to come over.

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Courtesy of Lisa Hosboyar / Daily Titan Paris Hilton and Lisa Hosboyar at Myhouse nightclub in Hollywood taking a break from dancing while her then boyfriend, Doug Reinhardt, snaps a picture.

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I found it odd but knew she had been under a lot of pressure lately, so I figured she needed someone to talk to.

Exhausted from the day, I changed into my gray Hanes shirt, sweatshirt and Rainbow sandals.

I left my black leggings on out of pure laziness.

An hour later she finally arrived and told me to come to her car. I grabbed my cell phone, house keys and explained to my mom, who was about to go to sleep, that I would be back in five minutes, not knowing five minutes would turn into five hours.

As soon as I sat down and shut the door, my crazy best friend drove off in full speed, leaving me confused. When she told me we were

going to Hollywood, a full panic came over me like a bucket of cold water. I tried to reason with her. I told her by the time we get there everything will be closed, but she just shrugged and said the nightclub Playhouse would be open until 3:30 a.m. and that we could just go there.

I asked her to please take a look at my outfit and that there was no way I could get in with sandals and a sweatshirt.

She thought about this for a while, then with a smile on her face suggested I wear an extra pair of heels and crop jacket she kept in her trunk. By this time we were halfway there and I realized there was no turning back.

I took off my sweatshirt, put on the crop jacket over my pajama shirt, re-did my face with her makeup, teased my hair so high it looked semi-done, and replaced my brown Rainbows with a pair of black pumps. I had to admit, I did not turn out so bad given the circumstances.

We parked on the street and started walking to the club when it hit me that I had no ID on me.

When I had left the house all I had taken with me were the keys and my cell phone.

How was I supposed to know I’d be in Hollywood when an hour earlier I was half-asleep in my bed?

I had to think fast because post45-minute drive, I wasn’t going to turn back around and go home, plus my makeup and hair looked fierce and were a distraction from my half-pajama outfit.

When we reached the bouncer I whipped out an old trick from my under-21 days. I told him I had forgotten to close the tab at the bar before I left and my credit card and ID were still there, so I needed to get in to the club in order to retrieve them.

Works like a charm every single time. He let me in and Mary came in behind me.

That night we danced until the club closed and then some more at a Hollywood Hills after-party. By the time we got back to my house in Orange County, it was 5:30 a.m.

Praying that my parents did not notice I was gone and would not wake up, we slowly snuck in and made our way to my room.

I breathed out a huge sigh of relief when we were both in my room and safe from my parents ever finding out about our spontaneous little adventure. What a night it had been.

The shock, the ID situation, the fear that my parents would wake up and notice it had been way over five minutes was all worth it because nights like this are what make great memories.

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Downtown Fullerton has more than bars and restaurants Harbor Boulevard is home to several vintage stores that sell some one-of-a-kind pieces MARIBEL CASTANEDA Daily Titan

I’ve studied at Cal State Fullerton for three years and have never gone out into the city and really explored it. I heard about the great nightlife in downtown Fullerton, the awesome bars, good restaurants and cool shops—but no one ever mentioned the vintage trend it had going on.

Walking along the narrow street of Harbor Boulevard and looking

at the cluster of shops, each with its own unique character, next to bars and restaurants all promising a good time can be so overwhelming that you almost miss three quiet little vintage shops: Buffalo Exchange, American Vintage and Stray Cat. Buffalo Exchange, “Not the usual thrift store,” lives up to its name. As I walked into the small intimate store

and saw its eccentric collection of clothes, I knew I was going to get the deal of a lifetime. It’s not often that you find a thrift store worth shuffling through all the racks. Needless to say, Buffalo Exchange was a rare commodity. I was elated and overwhelmed by all the choices but my heart sank when I saw the prices. A used jacket for $40? My friends and I were shocked. Surely this was a mistake until I looked closely at the sign

I was clearly standing in something special, so I got over the prices and started digging. out front reading, “New & Recycled Fashion.” A thrift store calling their clothes fashion, oh yeah, this was no regular store.

But it was actually a hybrid store combining regular retail and more modern vintage. I was clearly standing in something special, so I got over the prices and started digging. I finally made my way to the shoe rack (saving the best for last) and saw the perfect pair of leather boots I had been searching for for months! The boots were the most beautiful shade of coffee brown and I got to them before anyone else saw them. I was not about

to let them out of my hands. But the drawback of finding them in a thrift store hit; there was only one size and it was two sizes too small for me. Sadly, I didn’t walk out of the store with them but I did leave with an overpriced, one-of-a-kind jacket.

Encouraged by the success at Buffalo Exchange, I hastily made my way to the next promising vintage store on Harbor Boulevard: American Vintage. This store surprised me immediately. It was large, organized and furnished. American Vintage had more than just vintage clothes, it had furniture, accessories, luggage and props. It was more vintage than Buffalo Exchange, but just as good.

I spent hours going through each rack meticulously.

After circling the store twice, I made my way down the street to Stray Cat, which was hands-down the oddest, coolest, funkiest store there.

Stray Cat Vintage & Costumes had an array of unique merchandise and anyone could find something they’d like. Even the window displays which showcased its creative styles was a sight to see. And an added feature are the racks of vinyl ranging from punk rock, to indie, to ‘80s flashback; it was enough to have me hooked for hours.

My first trip to downtown Fullerton was a success, filled with vintage shops that made thrift stores cool again, and it surely will not be my last.

Birthday bar hop guide CAMYRON LEE Daily Titan

Downtown Fullerton has a variety of great bars to choose from, all conveniently located along Harbor Boulevard, which makes bar-hopping fun and effortless.

For these reasons I chose to host my birthday “bar-hop” downtown this year. I asked a few friends for some advice on the best places to go, and this is the list that I would recommend after having a great experience hittin’ downtown Fullerton.

The first bar we went to was Matador Cantina, located conveniently along Harbor Boulevard in the middle of downtown.

The dimly lit atmosphere, extensive oak bar and deep-set corner booths made the bar a perfect place to start my night. They have a great list of wine and beer, but if you’re feeling adventurous, be sure and sample one of their signature Mexican cocktails. I chose the Mango Dulce, which is similar to a mango martini with real mango puree and a chili-dipped rim.

Next we made our way to the Continental Room, which is located in the south of the Commonwealth (SOCO) District of Fullerton. The bar is lined with booths opposite the bar, the ambient atmosphere is complemented by antique chandeliers and it’s packed with people dancing to the song choices of the live DJ depending on the night. The Continental Room has a full bar and is a great place to go dancing, making it a nice way to change up the evening.

Heroes Bar and Grill was our last stop. Regardless of the rowdy environment, it’s one of my favorite bars in Fullerton. The kitchen is open late, and they have an extensive variety of beers from all over the world. It’s casual with a great beer selection and if you’re lucky enough to swoop a table, the waitress will bring you bags of peanuts, which you can freely consume before tossing the shells on the floor.

The shell-covered floor adds to the fun, casual atmosphere the decor and friendly staff create.

Feel free to steal my birthday bar-hop agenda point-blank. I enjoyed it and I hope you will to!

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan (Top left): The New Limb, (Top right): Micah Brown, (Middle right): The Alternates, (Bottom right): Chasing Kings, at the House of Blues in Anaheim.

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WILLIAM CAMARGO / Daily Titan (Top left): Kiev, (Top right): Kiev, (Middle left): Railroad to Alaska, performing at The Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana.

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Debate: Gay vs. straight clubs Which social environment should girls go to on their night out?

One stands out more than the other for singles looking for a fling

LISA HOSBOYAR Daily Titan

It’s finally Friday and you have been waiting all week for this day to arrive.

You survived the big midterm Monday only to fall asleep in your Tuesday lecture class.

You’ve endured the group project Wednesday and barely lasted through the long lecture Thursday on the ethics of whatever.

The weekdays seem like a mere blur now as you apply your eyeliner, careful not to get any makeup on your freshly curled hair.

It’s the weekend and tonight you are hitting the nightclub scene with your girls.

As you finish getting dressed and slip your feet into the highest, most painful-looking pumps in your shoe collection, you stop to take a look at yourself in the mirror.

Move over Megan Fox, because those last few days at the Titan gym sure paid off.

You think to yourself, “I am looking good tonight, well, except I can really work on my stomach, legs…”

NO! I must leave the mirror before my insecurities creep in.

The girls come to pick you up 15 minutes late, but as long as you don’t have to drive you don’t mind their tardiness.

Once all the hello’s, hi’s and compliments are out of the way, the four of you start discussing places to go.

You, “feeling hot hot hot” as the band Arrow would say, suggest the hippest, most happening bar in town since you are very single and, dare I say, desperate to mingle.

Another girl says she wants to go to a gay club. While gay clubs are super fun and all, they’re better to attend with your gay guy friends, not with a group of girls.

Regular clubs or bars are better because there is an opportunity to meet a possible love interest.

Going to a gay club is a lot like going jewelry window shopping at Cartier; you might spot some nice eye candy but it’s a total disappointment knowing it’ll never be yours.

It’s a lot safer going to Macy’s where at least you know you can obtain some pieces.

Because ladies, let’s face it, all the good guys are not taken.

They’re gay and they taunt us with their perfectly moisturized beautiful

faces and sculpted bodies with sixpack abs.

While your average, quintessential straight guy sits on the couch watching David Beckham smack around the soccer ball, the gay guy hits the gym and tries to look like David Beckham.

For girls, gay clubs are a place to unwind, relax, joke around and get complimented over shoe selections.

But sometimes they can get somewhat cheesy.

Even The Abbey, which was voted as the best gay club in the world by Logo, according to their website, can sometimes feel like a production instead of a place to socialize, with their waiters in white, skin-tight outfits and wings attached to their backs. The male striptease dancers are fun to look at at first, but soon become quite tasteless and tacky.

Gay clubs like the Abbey are accepting to all people who come through

Gay clubs are fun once in a while, but regular clubs are where all the single ladies and men should be spending their weekends ... the doors. David Cooley, president of the Abbey, makes sure everyone feels welcomed.

“Anyone who walks through my gate is a VIP. Everyone is going to be treated the same. I think that’s really part of my success. That mantra has led to the bar’s heavy crossover appeal, not only among gays and straight people, but across age and race demographics,” Cooley told the Los Angeles Times.

Regular clubs and bars have a more subtle atmosphere with a classier setting, for the most part.

There is no big show or distraction, so it becomes easier to meet people and talk over a drink.

According to UpgradeReality. com, straight clubs and bars are one of the top five places to meet men or women.

Gay clubs are fun once in a while, but regular clubs are where all the single ladies and men should be spending their weekends to have have a flirty drink in search of that special someone.

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by CHARLOTTE KNIGHT

“Let’s get personal” After 21 years of waiting pa• When my friend told me that to drink. I once wrapped my arms tiently, I finally celebrated my the band at our bar had just fin- around his neck and told him birthday with eight others at an ished playing the Talking Heads’ (several times) I didn’t want him authentic Irish pub in Santa Mon- “Psycho Killer,” I began singing to get in a car crash and die on his ica last month. the chorus at the top of my lungs way home.

• I speak louder than I think I had the best friends, the desig- in the bar’s restroom. nated driver, the old buddies from • I suppose when I’m drunk, I I do, as a circle of acquaintances high school and the networking will do anything to see two very (at least one of them a complete chum. I also had the drinks— good-looking men make out. And stranger) heard me whisper into brain hemorrhage, buttery nipple, by “anything,” I mean I made a my then-boyfriend’s ear that I chocolate cake shot, sex on the pact that I would make out with wanted desperately to take advanbeach and two adioses to complete and get to second base with a fe- tage of him. the night.

• When two male friends of male friend of mine. All just to I had the success of getting cut see a little mustache-to-mustache mine were trying to carry my pissoff at the bar, and I had the mis- interaction. drunk ass to a bed so I could go fortune of puking AMF out my • I bluntly told two of my to sleep and call it a night, I told car window while my designated friends and my designated driver them that I had envisioned my driver was doing 80 on the free- that I would bang them, except for rape fantasy starting out this way. way. Oh, and thanks to my friend Jackson. I admitted that I would • On several occasions, I burst Jackson, there is now a YouTube only have sex with him if I were into tears about how heartbroken video (of me being in a drunken a lesbian. Guess the logic made I was over a guy whom I thought stupor, not vomiting).

I meant something to, when in resense to me at that time.

It wasn’t anything humorous • A bartender once came to my ality, he had just used me for sex. at the time, but my I prefer to keep these friends were excited to girly kind of emotions see me wasted because to myself, when, in a All in all, I consider myself lucky that of the hilarity that sober state of mind, tends to ensue when I I try to consider the I have very little regrets—none of the decide to let the alcosituation something above being one. But that doesn’t mean you hol take over: really not worth cry• I once dubbed a won’t if you let yourself get carried away. ing over. mini-salted pretzel I • I told my smokfound in a bowl of ing hot Italian friend party snacks as my new whom I had not seen best friend. And after about an table at a restaurant to check my in three years that if the opporhour or so, when a friend told me friends (who were of age) and me tunity arose, I would definitely I had eaten it, I cried for my loss. for our IDs. As long as I reim- f--- him. And while that may very • My best friend tried to feed bursed them with cash, they were much be the truth, for professionme wheat bread to help absorb more than happy to discreetly buy alism’s sake, I had no intention of some of the alcohol in my stom- drinks for me, but we obviously him ever finding out. EVER. ach. Instead, I took small nibbles got caught. As I was only 20 at the • I briefly made out with my and told her I hated eating the time, I had to pretend I left my ID best friend before slowly coming bread’s butt. at another bar, and he apologized to the realization that kissing is • After numerous attempts of for having to kick me out. “You not something we’d be comforttrying to win sober, I was able to don’t need to apologize,” I seduc- able doing any other time. I had kick five other peoples’ asses in a tively whispered in his ear. “You’re to sober up when I held her hair riveting game of “Apples to Ap- just doing your job.” Then I gave back while she barfed tomato soup ples.” Apparently I am much more him a reassuring pat on the back and breadsticks from Olive Garsuccessful in trying to associate and took off. den into the toilet. obscure nouns with even more obAnd while reminiscing about • Highlight of my life: I had sex scure adjectives when I’m slurring the good ol’ days is pretty funny, with a guy I had been crushing on my words.

I’ve had my fair share of moments for five years. Having the honor of • I sat behind a couch with two that I don’t exactly think I would taking his virginity, when I could other girls while we spent 15 min- mind taking back just because of think of countless other girls who’d utes drunkenly telling one another the embarrassment and impaired love to sleep with him, the sexual how pretty we all were. I can nei- judgment that comes along with experience was probably one of ther confirm nor deny the fact that getting this wickedly drunk. the best I’ve ever had. Downside: some tears may have been involved.

Moments like these are good It sucked waking up next to him • As it is in my nature to be times to know exactly what your naked and remembering virtually a courteous host and walk my limits are and knowing when you nothing about just how awesome guests to their cars, I lost my bal- need to cut yourself off: the sex was. ance and fell backward down my • I cried hysterically into a buckAll in all, I consider myself lucky driveway. My friends then had to et out of fear of vomiting from too that I have very little regrets— carry me back up the driveway, much booze. none of the above being one. But • I tend to get extremely para- that doesn’t mean you won’t if you into the house, and tuck me into bed before they were finally able noid when my friend Benny leaves let yourself get carried away. Please a party, even if he’s had nothing drink responsibly, dear Titans. to go home.

Courtesy of MCT Everyone has a different story to tell about the 21st birthday. Some may be crazy nights out.

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Drink up and be merry L.A. : a great getaway to go bar-hopping, especially in Hollywood’s Thai Town

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CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan Mixed drinks may be a precursor to some crazy nights full of adventure and fun.

Nestled in Hollywood, in a little area known as Thai Town, are some of the best dive bars I have ever been to.

Sure, the area is a little seedy, with vacant lots and dirty, dimly lit streets, but if you can find the hidden gems in the walls of Hollywood’s dilapidated buildings, I can pretty much guarantee you a memorable night.

I visited Hollywood’s Thai Town back in July for a friend’s 26th birthday. Two friends and I traveled on our own to meet up with a group of 14 other celebrants at Harvard and Stone, which was the predetermined birthday spot.

The bar was difficult to find among all of the darkened buildings and could only be identified by a small sign hanging about the threshold with a lone bouncer sitting outside.

When we walked up to the front, IDs were flashed and we were escorted through a small hallway into the bar. As we walked into the bar, it took a second to take everything in.

The interior of the dimly lit venue can be described as a cross between your great-grandfather’s Appalachian hunting lodge and a WWII industrial factory. The dark, wooden bar takes up most of the first half of the room. The rest of the area is filled with couches and chairs for patrons to mingle on, however, empty seats are very hard to come by.

The scene at Harvard and Stone is very hipster-oriented. The night that we went, a live DJ was playing but no one was dancing. Bartenders in black vests, rolled-up jeans and

‘50s-style pompadour hair served drinks that showcased American spirits and had names like Baby’s First Bourbon.

After a while the birthday girl disappeared with some friends, so our group of 14 decided to move to another bar.

Yelp recommended the “World Famous” Jumbo’s Clown Room to us, so off we went.

The bouncer at the door was friendly and made us wait outside for a few minutes while they set up accommodations for our large group. We were finally allowed in with the pretense that we would all buy alcohol.

As we were walking into the bar, the bouncer asked us to refrain from taking pictures of the dancers.

Barbara, one of the two girls that I originally drove over with, stopped and asked, “Wait, there are strippers in there?” To which the bouncer answered, “No, just performers.”

The Clown Room is a special little hybrid of a burlesque bar and a strip club. All of the seats in the bar face a small 8-by-7-foot stage lined in light bulbs, and a pole sits in the middle.

The first dancer to come on the stage wore a scandalous black bikini and danced to hardcore rock music.

Lights flashed, she did the splits, dollar bills were handed over and the show was over.

The next dancer to come on wore a less revealing baby-doll polka dot clown dress and danced a little less suggestively. Halfway through her dance, however, the dress came off and we were all face to face with a bare-chested dancer.

Needless to say, this was not a place to bring your mother.

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Bars can be filled with your typical college douche bags or slutty girls who are looking for a one-night stand JOEY SZILAGYI Daily Titan

Oh, how I hate what MTV and VH1 have done to the bar scene. It’s frustrating that people who either have just turned 21 or are on the verge of 21 think all bars are kickin’ like the ones on Jersey Shore.

They’ve become a place where your stereotypical airhead frat boy and bimbo sorority girl swarm to to “socialize,” drink more than they can handle, and stumble out making a ridiculous spectacle of themselves.

The trendy bars in downtown Fullerton are filled with them, and people like me who care less about posting “cool” pics on Facebook have to search a little harder for a spot free of stupidity, a place where people can casually drink and not worry about how much their bro or “lil sis” had.

There are bars stupidity-free, trust me. Bars where you won’t have to worry about flagging down the bartender as others push and shove

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their way through for drinks because these bars aren’t packed. There aren’t any douche bags or skanks slopping around on the verge of yakking, only calmer adults who aren’t attention whores.

Moreover, you won’t have to worry about a trio of girls twirling around a karaoke mic stand as if it were a stripper pole, lip-syncing to a Katy Perry song. Plus they always have cheaper drinks too! You won’t have to pay $10 for a cocktail or $8 for a single shot.

There aren’t any douche bags or skanks slopping around on the verge of yacking, only calmer adults who aren’t attention whores.

Another nice touch is that the music is calmer at places like these and there won’t be any strobe lights. If you’re into that, well, then low-key bars aren’t for you.

And if you like the chaos that takes place at a Jersey Shore-type bar like Karma, well, then maybe you should audition for the show.

Courtesy of MCT Luckily, not all social environments are swamped with guys like this one. Some are much more casual.

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Are you from Tennessee? Because you’re the only 10 I see.

Did you clean your pants with Windex?

Because I can practically see myself in them.

Baby, I’m no Fred Flinstone, but I can make your bed rock.

I lost my number, can I have yours?

Pickup lines are some people’s favorite go-to when it comes to picking up women, but they won’t land you a date

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We have all been subjected to the horror of bad pickup lines making you cringe as you walk away wondering, “Why, just why?”

Pickup lines are never the way to go, even if you’re looking for a one-night stand. At the time you might think you’re clever or grabbing the attention of a fine young lady or gentleman, but you’re not.

And these rehearsed one-liners certainly don’t make anyone feel special, let alone insinuate that you’re striking up conversation for one reason. Regardless if you are or not, try not to make it ridiculously obvious. Here are just a few of the worst offenders.

“Your feet must be tired, ‘cause you been running through my mind all day!”

This humorous line was once in an episode of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. Therefore, it needs to stay

in the ‘90s.

“Do you have a mirror in your pocket? For some reason I see myself in your pants.”

Not only is this lame, but too much confidence will probably get you a slap or a drink in the face– either one is sufficient.

“No, I will not make out with you.”

At one of my many part-time jobs, a perfect stranger decided to say these choice words to me.

While I was getting him a fitting

room, no less. Perhaps he thought he was going to get lucky. Nice try.

“I am from out of town. Can I have directions to your apartment?”

The only directions you will probably get are directions to the nearest exit.

“Is your name Candy? Because you’re looking sweet.”

Yes, my name is CANDACE. I do not care for nicknames, let’s just leave it at that.

“Can I buy you a drink? Or do

you just want the money?”

This one is just offensive.

Claiming that he/she is cheap or on the lookout for a sugar daddy will probably not play to anyone’s advantage. Unless, you’re looking for that kind of arrangement, then you got lucky.

“If I wrote the alphabet, I would put ‘U’ and ‘I’ together.”

Word to the wise–If you’re trying to intrigue someone, do not utter a line that insults both the intelligence of you and your potential hook-up.

“Let’s help the environment and save water. Shower with me.”

Although this is slightly out of the ordinary and a little humorous, you might want to save this one for when you’re in a relationship with someone.

If you can, avoid this last one for your own self-respect.

“I bet no one has picked you up like this before (tosses condom onto table).”

The poor person you use this one on will either be too shocked to respond or so angry that you end with a few bruises. Don’t be shocked if you’re escorted out of the building or defamed on social networks.

Pickup lines are always fun to share with friends, but keep them as inside jokes. As cliché as this might sound, just be yourself.

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Don’t waste that weekend night sleeping! Here are five things that can keep you happily entertained at home into the late hours of the night.

Bad Horror Movies on Netflix

CAMILLE TARAZON / Daily Titan No, this article does not suggest chewing on a pen and staring blankly into the ceiling. If that’s amusing to you, no need to read more.

Filling up empty time ANDERS HOWMANN Daily Titan

All your friends are out of town. It’s raining outside and unusually cold. Your significant other is staying at home with his/her

family this weekend. The worst part: You are sick and tired of perusing through status updates on Facebook. There is absolutely nothing to do and out of desperation, you are cracking open your history book so that sleep can put

If you haven’t perused through the horror section of the Netflix’s streaming service, you are in for a treat. There are tons of awesomely lame movies just waiting to be ridiculed. Some of these include Mutant Vampire Zombies From the Hood, Moby Dick 2010, Children of the Corn IV and Megashark Versus Crocosaurus.

I mean, who doesn’t want to see giant crocodiles fight sharks and a giant whale flop on boats? And if you haven’t seen Jeff Goldblum in The Fly, it is hilariously bad.

There are also highly rated movies such as The Exorcist and Paranormal Activity if bad lines and special effects aren’t your style.

Catch Up on TV Shows Chances are that with all of your hard studying and work during the week, you have missed all of your favorite shows. A slow social night is the perfect time to catch up on Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Office.

If you live in the dorms and you don’t have cable, you can always look up shows on Hulu. If you are a South Park fan, almost

every episode is available online at SouthParkStudios.com.

Play Video Games

Playing Call of Duty with your buddies across the country is one of the best late-night pastimes. There are few things better than talking trash, nailing no-scopes and catching up with old friends who are going to different universities.

Plus, all of the best games are coming out this fall. Chances are if you are a gamer, your unfilled hours are probably devoted to this already. It’s an excellent way to fill the lonely hours.

Start a Blog Blogging is one of the ultimate cathartic activities. Jotting thoughts down in a digital journal is easy to do, it provides a release for the stresses of the week

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and it sharpens writing skills. The intuitive interfaces of Tumblr and Blogger mean there is no excuse not to join the blogosphere!

Call Your Grandparents Yes, you read correctly. Call them up!

They are the reason you are here today and they won’t be here for the rest of your life. Ask how they are and it will make their month.

Do Your Homework It’s a last resort, I know. Using your free time to get ahead on your studies is probably the most productive way to spend hours that would otherwise be filled with boredom.

Plus, since you are ahead you will have more time to go out with your friends another day.

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Coffee Shops

(Top left) Max Bloom’s Cafe Noir, (Top right) McClain’s Coffeehouse, (Bottom left) Eden Cafe, (Bottom right) Monkey Business Cafe

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