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Traditional greek houses offer more than mainstream experience Jakki Thompson assistant news editor The greek community at KState is twofold. One part of being greek involves the nontraditional side with the Divine Nine, traditionally AfricanAmerican fraternities and sororities, and the progressive sorority and fraternity, for LGBT students and straight allies. The other part of greek life is as part of the traditional houses.

Rushing traditional greek life at K-State includes tour-

me to join. It is a system when you are coming into college.

That is important when you are coming from a school where your graduating class is like 20 kids and you’re coming here. It was easier to make friends.”

Reymond said most people who talk negatively about traditional greek life have never truly experienced it. She said there are people in greek houses who are the stereotype of what it means to be traditional greek, but there are so many more people who truly care about the principles of the

“To me, being traditional greek means being involved in a community where people are bonded together by things that are bigger than themselves. We grow a people with the relationships we make with other people. We do this all while helping others and having a lot of fun.”

Katherine Gallion freshman memeber of Alpha Delta Pi sorority Jakki Thompson | Collegian

ing all of the houses before the start of the fall semester. Then houses bid for students. As a student, you choose which house you want to be a part of out of all of the offered bids.

“Originally, I didn’t want to be greek,” said Katherine Gallion, member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and freshman in open option. “I did look into it some, but it was not a deciding factor when I came to college. I thought it could be something really good, so I did more research about it, and the more I thought of it, the more I thought about the experiences I could get out of it.”

In traditional greek life, the greek houses tend to be much larger, as well as actually having a house near campus where members can live together.

Nontraditional houses tend to have much smaller pledge classes, whereas traditional houses tend to have more than 100 people rush at one time.

“My mom was in a sorority,” said Harriet Reymond, member of Pi Beta Phi sorority and freshman in apparel design. “She really encouraged

The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house is located at 1015 Denison Ave. The fraternity was chartered at K-State on Jan. 25, 1913.

house and the philanthropy that the house supports.

As most traditional houses have more than 100 members, students who rush traditional greek houses are able to meet many new people.

“I went the route of traditional greek because of the involvement of the organizations,” said Cody Howard, member of Lambda Chi Alpha and sophomore in public relations. “Since I didn’t rush until my sophomore year, it really helped with my involvement. It also allowed me to create a network within the greek system.”

Whether students choose traditional or nontraditional greek life, they will have the opportunity to be a part of something larger than themselves.

“To me, being traditional greek means being involved in a community where people are bonded together by things that are bigger than themselves,” Gallion said. “We grow as people with the relationships Jakki Thompson | Collegian we make with other people. We do this all while helping others The Chi Omega sorority house is located near the east side of campus and the residence halls on 1516 McCain Lane. Chi Omega was founded at K-State on Sept. 21, 1915. and having a lot of fun.”

Jakki Thompson | Collegian

The Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house is located at 1919 Platt St. in Manhattan. Alpha Gamma Rho was chartered at K-State on Feb. 12, 1927.

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K-State First program offers freshmen educational, social experiences Mitchell Keller staff writer For many first-year students, succeeding at a university the size of K-State seems like a daunting task. With large class sizes and an entire campus full of new people, new students might not always know where to turn. K-State First is there to help.

The K-State First program is intended specifically to help new students connect with others and establish a strong network for the rest of their college career.

“We really focus on success within the programs, and our main goal is to make students successful, and I feel like we are definitely seeing that,” said Laura Foote, assistant coordinator for K-State First.

Based on four different programs, K-State First is meant not only to help K-State students academically, but also to help them flourish on a social

level.

The first program included in K-State First is K-State’s first-year seminars, which were implemented in 2008. Since then, the number of students enrolled in first-year seminars has grown dramatically. In 2008, 207 students were enrolled in first-year seminars.

That number has grown significantly; 738 students are projected to fill first-year seminars in the fall 2012 semester.

For many students who are accustomed to smaller class sizes, the first-year seminars offer academic courses with no more than 22 students per class. First-year seminars give students a great opportunity to connect with professors and fellow students in a small classroom setting.

“I was actually geared more towards transferring after my first semester at K-State,” said Danny Foster, sophomore in secondary education and education chair for the Student

Advisory Council of K-State First. “I took two first-year seminars and it completely changed my experience. I still talk to the professors from those seminars, as well as most of the students, and we’ve really become good friends.”

Another one of the K-State First programs is Connecting Across Topics communities, commonly referred to as CAT communities. Like first-year seminars, CAT communities contain no more than 22 students. Instead of attending various classes throughout the semester, students in CAT communities attend two large lectures together, then attend a third class that connects those two classes.

“Our students in CAT communities are assembled based on interest or pre-professional focus,” said Emily Lehning, codirector of K-State First and assistant vice president of student life. “The CAT communities allow students to meet

other students with similar interests and the same academic area as themselves.”

Another benefit for students in CAT communities is their choice of living arrangements.

Students in the same CAT community can be placed in the residence halls together if they prefer.

Another K-State First program is the K-State Book Network. Unlike the other programs in K-State First, this program is not limited to first-year students. Each year, a committee chooses a common book for the entire student body to read. At times, some teachers choose to incorporate the lessons from the book into their lectures.

The KSBN common book chosen for this upcoming year is “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,” written by Rebecca Skloot. The nonfiction book tells the true story of a poor black woman whose cells were used without her knowl-

edge for advances in medicine, like the polio vaccination and cloning. Though Lacks has been dead for over 60 years, her cells still live on today and are still used in science.

The newest K-State First program is the Guide to Personal Success program, or GPS. In the GPS program, students are paired with a KState faculty or staff member, a recent graduate or a graduate student who serves as a personal mentor.

“I see our guides as a resource and also as just a good listener,” Foote said. “When it’s that week of your first midterms in college, your guide can be there to just talk to and hang out with, instead of another student who is just as busy as you are.”

Unlike an academic adviser, a guide in the GPS program is not involved with the student’s final academic decisions.

“Our guides may be active participants in the conversa-

tion leading up to academic decisions, such as changing your major,” Foote said. “But we leave the advisers to make the final decisions and changes. Our guides also might meet off campus and have more of a chance to connect on a personal level.”

When students and guides first decide to join the GPS program, they fill out an informational survey. Then, Foote personally matches every student in the GPS program with a guide based on the similar interests found in the surveys.

Students can also request a certain type of guide if they have a personal preference.

“It can change your entire experience,” Foster said.

“Making a difference is what K-State is all about, and KState First is that first stepping stone to making a huge difference. If you can get involved in the K-State First programs, do it. You’re never going to regret it.”

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A familiar place in a new light

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The south side of the K-State Student Union glows on Wednesday night. The well-lit path makes it easy to enjoy the recently revamped aesthetics of the Union.

When you’re done reading all the articles, don’t forget to waste more time in

Students should tailor involvement toward interests

Tim Schrag A professor I respect has a saying that seems to come up every time we speak: “Don’t let your education get in the way of your education.” The point is that extracurricular activities can be just as important as “ivory tower” classroom work. This “you only live once” attitude seems to fit well in the collegiate atmosphere.

Truth be told, I would be lying if I said I have never skipped class to do work for an extracurricular activity.

However, I still learned a lot from doing those things ... in some instances, probably more than I would have if I

attended the class I skipped.

The whole point of a collegiate education is to become a more well-rounded, knowledgeable person who can contribute to society as a result of knowledge gained. Much of that takes place outside of the classroom.

The best way to get involved is to follow your passion. Last fall, a friend of mine started a grassroots food drive simply because she saw a need to do so. My sophomore year, a student saw the need to throw a rave in Hale Library to relieve stress.

I’ve also seen campus groups do some remarkable things; this year K-State Proud raised more than $110,000 for their fellow students, Rolling Stone named one of my colleagues at the Collegian the 2010 student journalist of the year, KSDB-FM 91.9 took home more Kansas Association of Broadcasters awards than any other school in the

state this year and we have a nationally successful debate team. All of these are examples of passionate people making the most of their time here.

Surround yourself with others who are just as passionate and let the creativity flow.

I see so many passionate people when I walk across campus holding fundraisers, working with each other to gain professional experience and trying to better themselves. I personally have had some wonderful opportunities with the Collegian and as a class leader for Introduction to Leadership Concepts. Although they have also caused me stress and frustration at times, those opportunities have made me a stronger person and helped me make new friends that I wouldn’t have known otherwise.

Needless to say, up until this semester I’ve rarely had a dull moment. Looking back I kind of miss being so busy I could

barely think. Getting involved helped me exit my comfort zone, learn more about others and challenge myself to rise to the level of my colleagues and help build others up as well.

The great thing about K-State is if there isn’t a club or organization devoted to your cause, issue or interest, it is not that hard to start one; it simply takes four other similarly-interested students and a full-time member of the faculty, staff or administration to serve as the group’s adviser.

With more than 450 clubs and organizations on campus, there really is something for everybody here.

Keeping all this in mind, being involved doesn’t have to mean you belong to a cause, club or organization, it just means you don’t spend all your time cooped up studying. If belonging to a club is not your style, participate in campus life, attend K-State sponsored events, donate your time to

helping others, stay informed on campus issues or ask questions regularly to people at booths on campus. There really isn’t one specific way to get involved, but if you feel like you have more things to do than hours of the day, odds are you’re probably doing it right.

Tim Schrag is a senior in journalism and digital media. Please send comments to edge@kstatecollegian. com.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

What is your favorite thing to do as a K-State student?

One of the main reasons that I decided to attend K-State was because of the wide variety of outlets that the university offers to develop your personality. In addition to writing for Collegian, I have been able to join several other organization that has helped me to form a tight-knit circle of friends and develop skills that will help me prepare for my career. I love the family that K-State offers to students and faculty; going to the football and basketball and celebrating victories with the sea of purple is proof of that. A lot of people, unfortunately, look at Manhattan and see a lack of things to do. I think they’re wrong because my experience at K-State has proven otherwise. I know that when I look back on my college days, I’ll remember them with a smile because Manhappenin’ is, and always will be, one of the best places to be.

Andy Rao, news editor

My favorite thing to do at K-State is to surround myself in the family atmosphere. I love how everyone is so connected and it feels like I’m a part of one huge family. I think it’s great that there are so many opportunities to get involved with something that you really love and are interested in. I have accomplished so much and have made many new friends while being active with PRSSA and the Collegian. K-State has been an amazingly rewarding place for me for the past five years.

Quite honestly, my favorite thing to do as a K-State student is interact with other students and faculty members. I feel as though I’ve really gotten to know several professors and students within my area of study, and I truly appreciate their input, support and enthusiasm. In my experience, the staff and faculty at K-State have been extremely knowledgeable, personable and accessible, which greatly contributed to my decision to attend K-State for graduate school.

Holly Grannis, social media editor

My favorite thing to do at K-State is be on campus. I have found that getting involved, staying busy, visiting with professors and studying in the library can open so many doors to new opportunities in school and for the future. There are innumerable opportunities available for students and I try to take advantage of them as much as I can. K-Staters are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Kaylea Pallister, opinion editor

My favorite thing to do at K-State is get involved in the awesome sports environment the university provides. Going to all the basketball games, tailgating at football games and playing for the women’s club soccer team have all been highlights of my time here. Having the opportunity to work with the Collegian and get an inside look at K-State Athletics is a great experience that I never get tired of.

I transferred here during my sophomore year of college and I quickly found out the family environment at K-State makes everything you do enjoyable. Whether it is going to class or hanging out at the Union, the people here are hard to beat.

Kelly McHugh, sports editor

Caroline Sweeney, editor in chief

When I first stepped on the K-State campus last June for orientation and registration, I just took it in for everything it was. So, I absolutely love everything about just walking around campus. I love the people on campus and how everyone will make eye contact with you and give you a quick smile as you pass one another. I love looking at all of the buildings and seeing the old architecture that exists here. When I first came here, I was an out-of-state student, so I started completely anew. But once I got acclimated to the campus, I found so many niches of people I enjoy being around.

Now, I constantly see them around campus, and everyone is willing to stop and catch up quickly while walking from point A to point B.

Getting involved in campus organizations has been the best part of my K-State experience. While I’ve learned a lot in my classes, and almost all of my professors have been wonderful, these extracurriculars have really taught me how to navigate the world. The organizations I am in have also allowed me to network and meet people on campus and all over the country, as well as gain experience organizing events, managing people and doing something that is larger than just me and my education.

Jakki Thompson, assistant news editor

What I have liked most about being a K-State student is meeting new people. Being in a sorority has been an important aspect in my college career to help me break out of my shell. I have experienced getting to know my friends better throughout my four years here and am a bridesmaid for several of them. I am honored to have found a home at KSU and a place where I belong. I am excited to come back for games as an alumna with all of the friends I have made here. I am a Wildcat forever.

Laura Thacker, managing copy chief

I love myself some good ol’ campus creeping. It’s the art of filling a vehicle with as many close friends as possible and cruising K-State’s beautiful campus in pursuit of finding any and all students without earbuds in their ears to make friends with. It wouldn’t be possible at schools like KU or Missouri because the campus is too spread out, but in Manhattan it’s easy because everything is so close. It’s the best activity I’d recommend for everyone.

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Kelsey Castanon, managing editor

For me, K-State has been all about getting involved. K-State offers so much for everyone to do, that it’s a shame not to use everything you’re given. Going out to campus sponsored events with friends is probably the most fun I’ve had here yet. K-State provides an environment to try out whatever you want, and now is the perfect time for you to go out and see if what you want to do is for you. A year ago today, if you’d told me that I was going to be an editor for a newspaper, a singer in an a cappella group, a great student and still have time to love hanging out with my friends, I’d have laughed at you. Here I am! I guess you could say my favorite thing to do as a K-State student is seize every opportunity given to me.

Darrington Clark, edge editor

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TOP: The tower of Fairchild Hall stands out against the pale pink and blue April sky. Fairchild Hall houses the Graduate School offices, International Programs and the Office of Student Financial Assistance. It was built in 1894 with a minor addition in 1903. It was named George T. Fairchild, who served as K-State’s third president.

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Nontraditional greek life provides options for incoming students Jakki Thompson assistand news editor Pursuing greek life is an idea that crosses many incoming students’ minds, but at KState, there are many options available to students outside of the traditional path.

Nontraditional houses at K-State include those labeled the “Divine Nine,” governed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. There is also one progressive sorority and one progressive fraternity for LGBT students and straight allies.

“One of the biggest differences between traditional and nontraditional greek houses is that nontraditional, specifically the Divine Nine, maximize your potential.”

Vuna Adams III sophomore in accounting and finance, president of Alpha Pi Alpha fraternity

“One of the biggest differences between traditional and nontraditional greek houses is that nontraditional, specifically the Divine Nine, maximize your potential,” said Vuna Adams III, sophomore in accounting and finance and president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. “Also, it is a lot smaller of a house and creates a more intimate family feeling.

You get to know the people in your house on a much more personal level.”

During traditional greek rush week, students tour all of the houses that are available at K-State and the houses bid for the people whom they want to be a part of their houses.

In nontraditional houses, students are able to pick which house they want to be a part of and rush.

“People need to consider all aspects of a greek house before they pledge,” said Damien Thompson, senior in life sciences and president of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity.

“We encourage people to go to multiple informational meetings for the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. We don’t want to close anyone in to one particular house. We make it up to them to make their own decision for themselves.”

Something most students have to consider before pledging a Divine Nine fraternity or sorority is that it is a lifetime commitment. Members of local chapters are strongly encouraged to become a member of an alumni chapter.

“For an 18-year-old, that type of lifetime commit-

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The Omega Psi Phi fraternity will be welcomed back to K-State in the fall 2012 semester. This fraternity is a part of the Divine Nine, under the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and was originally charted at K-State in 1972. From left to right: Caleb Taylor, sophomore in biology, Eric Coulter, junior in pre-journalism and mass communication, Byron Brown, junior in social sciences, and Jonathan Coleman, sophomore in open option. ment can be hard,” said Angie Muhwezi, senior in biology and president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. “I think we are misunderstood. Students see us stepping and strolling and other entertainment aspects rather than the work we do on campus. The Divine Nine stand on community service sisterhood or brotherhood.

Every organization does work and has pride in who you are.”

The Divine Nine organizations offered at K-State are Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.

Even though these are traditionally and historically African-American fraternities and sororities, these groups are open to all students. If students find they share these groups’ principles, they should consider joining, Muhwezi said.

“Take the time to really sit down and see what is best for you,” said Muhwezi. “Look at the nontraditional, not just the Divine Nine, or the traditional houses and see what resonates with you. Decide with your heart what you want to be a part of.”

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With more than 150 years of history, K-State rich in tradition Anton Trafimovich staff writer K-State was founded in 1863 as Kansas State Agricultural College. The tuition cost $4 per term, and 52 students were enrolled the first year.

To enter Kansas State Agricultural College at the end of the 19th century, it was not enough to pass exams.

Governing rules required high moral standards from students, reflected in rules like this: “No person shall become a member of the college unless he presents to the faculty satisfactory testimonials of good moral character.”

All of the students “of good moral character” were obliged to work on campus every day without payment.

The K-State campus was also a non-smoking area prior to 1944, when the rule was abolished.

According to the college terms, every K-State student was required to have a garden plot and devote at least one

hour per day to cultivating vegetables. Moreover, one hour of manual work a week was required on the school’s farm. For farm work, students could rely on compensation of 3 cents to 15 cents.

Obedience to the rules was very strict. One student who refused to work on campus was suspended in 1870.

Farming, however, wasn’t the only focus of the college administration. John Anderson, the second president of the college, was responsible for expansion away from strictly agricultural orientation.

George Fairchild, the third president, continued his humanitarian ideas in Manhattan. Fairchild is famous for his quote, “Not so much to make men farmers, as to make farmers men.”

Royal purple was chosen as the school color by a student committee consisting of two representatives from each class in 1896. The reasoning?

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of Royal Purple and because it could not be found in use at any other school.” In 1921, 25 years later, royal purple was officially approved by the faculty as the school color.

Many international students at K-State today are from Asia. Back in the 19th century, however, there were just a few international students, coming primarily from England. The first international student was Decimus A. James from Honitor, England.

K-State sports fans today might be surprised, but the first initiative to launch a football club in the college was rejected by the faculty in 1891. All they allowed was the purchase of a football.

Five years later, in 1896, with the permission of President Fairchild, the K-State football team played its first game at Fort Riley. It was a failure with a 14-0 loss. First known as the Aggies, the mascot for the K-State football team was changed to the Wildcats

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The trolley had a route from campus up to Poyntz Avenue.

The route was discontinued in 1928.

Aggiville, known today as a bar and shopping district, started as a bookstore next to the campus in 1899.

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Best Seafood, Best Bakery Splash Café & Artisan Bakery Jennifer Jenkins Splash Café & Artisan Bakery has been named “Best Seafood” and “Best Bakery” in San Luis Obispo

by Mustang Daily readers.

Located on Monterey Street by Cal Poly, Splash Café is in the perfect location for students and residents in town, combining two things that aren’t easy to find — good seafood and amazing pastries.

Splash Café has two locations — an original location in Pismo Beach which opened in 1989, and one in San Luis Obispo which is the only one that serves baked goods.

“Splash is the best place to go here because of their bakery,” industrial engineering junior An-

drea Carroll said. The bakery offers breads, pastries, desserts and cookies, in addition to chocolates of assorted kinds.

Splash Café does take-out orders as well as deliveries, and has a wide variety of choices that don’t come from the bakery. Other options include seafood, sandwiches, tacos, breakfast items as well as award-winning clam chowder.

“The clam chowder is the best part of going to Splash — it’s the only place that does it right,” journalism junior Julianne Roth said.

Roth said another great thing about Splash Café is the friendly service, inexpensive prices and the fun way that the interior of the café is decorated: Beautiful paintings on the walls and welcoming smiles make all the difference in the world when it comes to picking your favorite spot in town for a snack.

What is Best For... ?

For the past eight years, Mustang Daily readers have cast votes for their favorite businesses and places in San Luis Obispo to help create the “Best For” edition.

The Mustang Daily collected student surveys during Fall Quarter 2011 for the Cal Poly perspective on everything from “Best Breakfast” to “Best On-Campus Study Spot” to “Best First Date Location.”

Those who filled out at least 50 percent of the printed survey turned it in in exchange for a Mustang Daily T-shirt. This year, students were also able to fill out their nominations on the Mustang Daily website. Each year, students in public relations classes write the content for this edition. The full list of winners is on page (18) of this issue, as well as throughout town where Mustang Daily plaques have been placed.

We hope this issue encourages you to try something new and make your own list of San Luis Obispo favorites.

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Best Burger

Best Frozen Treat, Best Dessert Yogurt Creations Kelsey Shimasaki Yogurt Creations, the self-serve frozen yogurt shop located on Court Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, was voted the “Best Frozen Treat” and “Best Dessert” in San Luis Obispo. The store has been a popular place to eat since it first opened in April 2008.

“I think it’s popular because it’s a healthy treat and you can personalize it,” general engineering sophomore Kamryn Fall said. “It’s not bad for you, but it’s still a treat.”

John Bolton, co-owner of Yogurt Creations, said Yogurt Creations strives to be the best by offering the best customer service, and us-

ing only quality frozen yogurt, fruit, and toppings.

“Most importantly, we try to create a happy, healthful experience for our customers every time they visit,” Bolton said.

The frozen yogurt flavors at Yogurt Creations change daily with fat-free and sugar-free options available.

The flavors range from traditional flavors, such as chocolate and vanilla, to more exotic flavors such as dulce de leche and blueberry-acai.

There are also a variety of toppings offered, including fresh fruits, cereals and candies.

Business administration senior Maya Coopergard said she likes to try different yogurt combinations.

“Recently, I like mixing euro tart with fruit flavor sorbet and then

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putting fruit in it,” she said.

Coopergard said her favorite flavor varies, since the flavors are constantly changing, but she likes the mango frozen yogurt and fresh strawberry topping.

“I like going to Yogurt Creations because they’re the only yogurt place with a good selection of fresh fruit and I also like that they change up their flavors,” Coopergard said.

Mathematics junior Ashley Gomer said her favorite thing about Yogurt Creations is that the store offers unlimited testers for customers to sample flavors.

“Compared to other frozen yogurt places, they offer a lot of different

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Best Hangover Food Breakfast Buzz Matthew Kacik Where there’s college, there’s drinking, and when there’s drinking, there’s the dreaded hangovers that make students wish they’d stayed in last night.

The Breakfast Buzz welcomes everyone with a friendly atmosphere, inside and outside dining and a take-out option for those customers who might want to keep the dark-tinted shades on and are in no mood to be social. For the morning risers who found their aspirin; the employees are fun, kind and welcome you regardless of what adventures were taken the night before.

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Look out San Luis Obispo, the Habit Burger Grill is coming in hot. In less than a year at its new downtown San Luis Obispo location on the corner of Higuera and Chorro streets, the Habit Burger has been voted “Best Burger” by Mustang Daily readers.

The Habit’s most popular burger is the Charburger, grilled on an open flame, giving the burger a smoky flavor, manager Miguel Nava said. He also said the freshness is one of the reasons students enjoy their burgers.

“Our burgers are made fresh to order 100 percent of the time,” Nava said. “We don’t use any holding pans for our beef.”

Nava said business has been pretty steady and a large percentage of the Habit Burger’s customers are students, drawn in by the great tastes, reasonable prices and quality customer service.

Cal Poly student Nicole Oltman said the Habit Burger is in a much more convenient spot than other San Luis Obispo burger places, making it easy to drop in for lunch or dinner with friends.

“Whenever my friends and I are downtown, we stop in for lunch or a shake and we can never turn down the sweet potato fries,” Oltman said.

The Habit Burger Grill originated in Santa Barbara in 1969. Its grand opening in San Luis Obispo in June of 2011 was its 41st location, and it has rapidly expanded to eight other locations since, Nava said.

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years now,” said Breakfast Buzz manager Mackenzie Johnson. “I love our customers, I love the atmosphere here; its laidback, relaxed and friendly, and everyone gets along really well.”

Breakfast Buzz’s menu holds a wide selection of breakfasts and specials, including the classic Buzz Burrito. Whether it’s the Buzz Burrito, or an omelet, French toast or a short stack, customers are craving,

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flavors and more toppings,” Gomer said.

Yogurt Creations is a major sponsor during Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome and also caters to Cal Poly students by encouraging fundrais-

the Breakfast Buzz has it at a price that won’t break the bank.

“The Buzz Burrito is worth every penny,” civil engineering junior Jose Ascencio said. “I come here, at least once a week and haven’t found anything to complain about.

The food’s delicious and the service is great.”

Located on Santa Rosa near the Highway 101 onramp, Breakfast Buzz is open Monday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

However, Breakfast Buzz doesn’t accept credit cards; make sure to bring cash.

ing events throughout the school year.

“We strive to be the best at what we do,” Bolton said. “We cater to our customers. We listen. Yogurt Creations is unique because we are always changing and improving in the way we serve our customers. In fact, we have some exciting changes coming this year.”

Best Bargain, Best Late Night Munchies Taco Bell Kelly Schwantner When asked where to satisfy their late night “munchies” and the “Best Bargain Meal,” Cal Poly students chose Taco Bell. Aside from the fact that it’s a great place to eat for college students who are low on money, Cal Poly students said it is also delicious.

Mechanical engineering sophomore Jack Petty said he enjoys Taco Bell for its hours, prices and good food.

“I love Taco Bell because it’s cheap, convenient, and open 24 hours,” Petty said. “Also, not only is it amazing in the middle of the night, it’s also pretty good for greasy, hangover food.”

Liberal studies junior Jade Hanson said she goes to Taco Bell for “Fourth Meal” on Friday and Saturday nights.

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“It’s ridiculously great when you’re not sober, but still pretty great when you are,” Hanson said.

“They put hot Fritos in a burrito; could it get any better?”

Hanson also said Taco Bell brands their products well.

“You are always entertained while eating because you get to read all the awesome jokes on the sauce packets,” Hanson said.

Some students try something new and adventurous every time they go to Taco Bell. Others, such as Petty, said they have a routine.

“Every time I go to Taco Bell, I just order the biggest thing I can find on the menu that day,” Petty said.

Whether it be a Crunchwrap Supreme, a Volcano Taco or some mouthwatering Cinnamon Twists, Cal Poly students always find something enjoyable at Taco Bell — especially after midnight.

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Best BBQ, Outdoor Dining, Sports Bar and Restaurant Firestone Grill Hannah Hazdovac What business in San Luis Obispo could be voted “Best For” in five different categories? Yep. That would be Firestone.

Students voted Firestone Grill “Best BBQ,” “Best Restaurant. Period,” “Best Outdoor Dining” and “Best Sports Bar” for 2012.

With almost 1,000 reviews and an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Yelp!, it comes as no surprise that everyone loves Firestone.

Head down Higuera Street on any given night to see patrons — many wearing Cal Poly sweatshirts — lining up out the door and down to the street.

Firestone Grill manager Ross Sprague said the restaurant serves around 2,000 patrons on a typical

busy day.

“People come here because the product has been consistently good, it’s reasonably priced and it’s just a fun atmosphere” Sprague said.

Tri-tip is by far the most popular item on the menu, and Sprague said it has to do with the special seasonings and unique barbecue sauce used.

Opened in 1995 by the Billingsley family, Firestone was named after the tire shop that previously occupied the building. The Billingsley’s also own Dog House Grill in Fresno and Main Street Grill in Cambria.

Architecture sophomore Morgan Solorio, said Firestone is her favorite place to eat in San Luis Obispo.

“I love Firestone,” Solorio said.

“The food is good, reasonably priced and well worth facing the crowd for.”

Firestone is always a popular option

for those looking to eat some barbecue, have a drink while catching the game or just to be where everyone else is. The crowd is as popular with the students as with the weekenders and visitors.

Visiting Cal Poly mom Donna Marsh said eating at Firestone is definitely an added incentive to visit her student more often.

“I come to visit my daughter of course — but I come a lot more often now that I have become obsessed with this place.”

Next time you’re in the mood for some good food or a relaxing outside meal, why not give the Best Restaurant in San Luis Obispo a try? Just remember, you were warned how addictive this place can become.

Firestone is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday to Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.

Best Mexican Food El Nabor Sarah Thompson El Nabor is a little taste of Mexico within San Luis Obispo. Owned by a man by the name of Señor Nabor, this Mexican restaurant is located on California Boulevard, right off Highway 101.

Since 2006, El Nabor has accommodated San Luis Obispo residents, with the majority of the customers being Cal Poly students. Opened from 9 a.m. — 3 a.m. every weekend night, El Nabor is the restaurant that never sleeps and is always serving customers, even the latenight eaters.

Guests are drawn in every Tuesday night when Taco Tuesdays take

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Best Thai

Best Sushi

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Shin’s Sushi Bar

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Thai Palace won your vote for the fourth year in a row as the best place in San Luis Obispo to enjoy great Thai food. Thai Palace is located on Court Street, the pedestrian pathway in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Known particularly for their noodles and soups, Thai Palace is a great example of San Luis Obispo’s quality Thai cuisine.

Recreation, parks and tourism administration junior Kristina Eads said she enjoys the atmosphere.

“It’s a great place to go when your parents are in town, since it is a little pricey,” she said.

Other San Luis Obispo Thai restaurants only have a small amount of decoration — many still have plain white or cream walls with a few paintings. But Thai Palace focuses on the atmosphere as well as the food. Deep red hues cover the walls, while gold-colored statues and prints pull the eyes in a different direction. The lighting is subdued, but not dim, and the tables are always alive with conversation.

Thai Palace boasts a wide array of Bangkok-based cuisine, but also serves dishes from Thaliand’s four distinct regions.

“I really like the excellent service and variety of the dishes here,” said Darryl Mendivil, a San Luis Obispo resident. “The tom kha kai soup (chicken, straw mushroom and coconut milk) is one of the best I’ve ever had.”

Thai Palace offers milder fare, in terms of spiciness, than its competitors. But customers can always ask to turn up the heat, and then watch out.

“If you like spicy food, make sure to ask for a little extra heat,” said art and design junior Stephen Paff.

“But don’t go crazy, they can make it plenty hot.”

Thai Palace is located at 1015 Court St.

Shin’s Sushi Bar was voted “Best Sushi” by Cal Poly students this year.

The local restaurant offers a full sushi menu, a sake bar, televisions and a song and light show on customers’ birthdays.

Sienna Berrner, an employee at Shin’s, said the atmosphere at the restaurant targets the college scene.

“It’s very geared toward college students with the music, the prices and the alcohol specials for the people who are 21,” Berrner said. “It’s mostly all college students who work here too, so it’s got the mellow, fun vibe that college kids really like.”

The quality of the food also draws in the crowd.

Kinesiology junior Elizabeth Kakudo said she thinks the sushi is delicious.

“The rolls are so good, especially for their price,” Kakudo said. “I definitely think it’s the best in town.”

Shin’s Sushi was recently remodeled to update its overall look and menu.

Electrical engineering junior Jonathan Brophy said the remodel was an improvement to Shin’s.

“They still have great food, and the remodel has added a nice touch to it,” Brophy said. “It has made the place feel so much bigger and more welcoming.”

Aside from the great food, the restaurant is also known for its birthday traditions. When it is someone’s birthday, the employees lower the ceiling lights, turn up the birthday song and start flashing colored lights throughout the restaurant. Shin’s also treats the birthday customer to a free dessert.

“Everyone who has a birthday should go there because they make it feel like a celebration,” Brophy said.

Shin’s Sushi Bar, located close to Cal Poly’s campus on Monterey Street next to the Fremont Theater, is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and until 10:30 p.m. on weekends.

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Best Vegetarian Food Natural Café Chelsea Kitta Cal Poly students voted Natural Café as the restaurant with the “Best Vegetarian Food” in San Luis Obispo. Boasting a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options, Natural Café knows how to satisfy Cal Poly students’ appetites.

Natural Café general manager Lindsey Cromsigt said she was excited to win the title because the competition this year was more than they had ever had before.

“I think until this past year we were one of the only restaurants that provided vegan and vegetarian options very easily,” she said. “I know recently Urbane Café and other places have popped up, but I like to think that just since we’ve been here so long so many people have heard about us.”

Cromsigt said the restaurant has

gained a positive reputation throughout the years because of its willingness to design a menu that fits its customers’ lifestyles.

“Our café is known for our vegetarian and vegan options because we try to cater to people with certain dietary needs,” she said.

Cromsigt also said Natural Café’s main focus is promoting unique dishes that sets the café apart from other local restaurants.

“We provide healthy options and different types of food that you wouldn’t find at other places,” she said.

Biological sciences junior Taylor Kilbride, a vegetarian, said she enjoys the diversity of vegetarian items of the menu for her to choose from.

“Natural Café has so many more vegetarian options than most other restaurants,” Kilbride said. “Usually when I go out to eat at other places, I’m con-

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Best Meal with a View Novo Restaurant and Lounge Allison Grayson Situated on busy Higuera Street is a creekside escape known as Novo Restaurant and Lounge. Walk through the restaurant’s bar to find a spacious, outdoor patio overlooking San Luis Obispo Creek.

Novo offers a daily lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday Brunch. On Sundays, customers enjoy brunch under the large, yellow patio umbrellas and sipping on brunch cocktails.

The food fuses Brazilian, Mediterranean and Asian inspiration, and the menu includes seafood dishes, Korean short ribs and Novo’s famed tapas.

“Lots of people come in for the family style tapas on the menu,” Novo staff member Laura Bowman said.

“The salmon is popular, too, but my

favorites are the curry dishes.”

The patio offers plenty of shade, utilizing trees and bamboo. The surroundings help customers get away from the traffic and passers-by on the street.

“The ambience here is really cool,” animal science senior Casey Enholm said. “It’s a great place to relax when the weather is really nice.”

Enholm sat on the upper deck while enjoying the shrimp, goat cheese and avocado scramble.

At night, the patio is lit with string lights and candles. Outdoor heaters make for a constant summer evening feel. Add this to the sounds of the creek running in the background and you have a great setting for a night out with friends.

In addition to the patio out back, the restaurant also has a bar lounge, as well as a downstairs cellar. The cellar shows the building’s history as a cigar factory.

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place, including $1 tacos and mini beers for those 21 and older. If you are desiring a rest stop on a road trip down Highway 101, hungry on a Saturday night at 2 a.m., or just craving some traditional Mexican food, El Nabor is the place to be in San Luis Obispo.

What makes this Mexican restaurant so unique and personable is the atmosphere it’s engulfed in. Covering the walls are portraits and photos of just about every Cal Poly sport team, as well as the composites of fraternities and sororities included in Cal Poly greek life.

Personal photos of customers hang from the walls, and it brings a fun, young and casual feel to the place. However, it’s not just the eye-catching photos that draw customers to the restaurant — there is a reason why this place is open until 3 a.m.

The menu introduces a plethora of

fresh unique food that is satisfying to the taste buds and highly addictive.

Señor Nabor said “the junior burrito and the nachos are the most popular item on the menu by far.”

The junior burrito consists of a warm fresh tortilla blanket that wraps up a mixture of warm rice, fresh beans, homemade salsa, guacamole and french fries. The nachos consist of fresh, hot tortilla chips smothered under a mountain of meat, beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream, onions and salsa. Whether it’s a dinner date or a 2 a.m. guilty pleasure, El Nabor’s food accommodates all taste buds and all hunger cravings.

Cal Poly sophomore Eric Eyler said he is a regular customer at El Nabor.

“I go there just about every weekend,” Eyler said. “It’s close to the parties, it’s cheap and it tastes amazing.”

He said he usually orders the nachos with chicken and the works, but when he’s feeling spontaneous, he will splurge and get the super burrito.

“The service is great,” Eyler said.

“The guys that work there are very friendly and welcoming.”

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fined to the salad menu and a lot of the time I have to substitute meat for more veggies.”

In addition to offering many vegetarian options on the menu, Cromsigt said the restaurant serves chicken and fish for meat-eaters so they can enjoy dishes at Natural Café as well. The café works to satisfy both vegetarians and

meat-eaters because they want everyone to have a positive experience with their health-conscious food.

Natural Café built a reputation for satisfying a wide range of customers.

Whether someone craves tofu or chicken, Kilbride said she enjoys going to the café because she knows she can expect consistently great food.

“The food is fresh and anything but bland,” she said. “I’ve never had anything at Natural Café that I haven’t enjoyed.”

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Best cocktail Black Sheep Bar and Grill D.J. Bennett According to Cal Poly voters, Black Sheep Bar and Grill has the best

cocktails in town. Located at 1117 Chorro Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, Black Sheep has been serving up perfectly mixed cocktails to the 21-and-older crowd for seven years.

Daytime bartender Nicole Moline has been at Black Sheep for six years, and said she believes its popularity stems from the bartenders.

“Vic, Ben, Jyrus, Matty, Nicole and I have all been here for at least five years. That has helped us create a unique and fun atmosphere that makes people want to come back, and they do,” Moline said.

Gregg Rabinowitz, a loyal customer of Black Sheep since its inception, said he enjoys the bar’s strong, well-made drinks as well as the atmosphere.

“I really like the patio,” Rabinowitz said. “As well as their bar out back. The bartenders know how to make a good cocktail, too.”

Moline also said its strong list of Bourbons and flavored vodkas

makes Black Sheep unique, as well as the fact it offers some of the best pub grub in town.

The restaurant also attracts customers that wouldn’t typically go to a bar downtown.

“I’ve noticed people will come in for lunch, have a good drink and then come back at night for another quality drink,” Moline said.

One of Black Sheep’s most popular drinks is the Russian Mafia, a tall drink that includes every flavored vodka it has.

They also sell a lot of Long Islands, AMFs and flavored vodka cocktails, made by some of the best mixologists in town.

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Best local winery Tolosa Winery Emily Baker Tolosa Winery, located just past the airport on Edna Road, was voted “Best Local Winery” by Mustang Daily readers.

Brittney O’Brien, a Cal Poly wine and viticulture graduate and current manager of Tolosa Winery, said she believes students enjoy this winery because it is more than just wine tasting.

“It is the whole experience,” O’Brien said. “It is the scenery, the staff, the outdoor patio. We give tours and have many different types of tastings that we offer, including wine and cheese pairings; wine and truffles; and wine and charcutterie.”

Wine pairings are offered on the

weekends for $20. During the week, there are $8 and $15 wine options.

City and regional planning senior Jenn Smitheram said she has frequented Tolosa Winery since she turned 21 this past year.

“It is a really nice winery to go to, especially if you do not want to drive too far,” Smitheram said. “I like the modern feel inside and how friendly and knowledgeable their staff is.”

Tolosa Winery gets a wide array of guests that visit, including students, parents, grandparents, tourists and everyone in between.

Tolosa Winery also has a great membership package called “Wine Click,” O’Brien said.

Every month customers buy a bottle of wine, they receive free tastings for the month as well as a 15

percent discount.

“Buying the bottle of wine keeps the customer’s membership, active for that month,” O’Brien said. “With an active membership, you receive so many benefits and discounts.”

This month Tolosa Winery has a special deal for Cal Poly students.

From February 20 until March 2 the winery is offering complimentary wine tasting Monday – Friday with a PolyCard.

Take advantage of this everybody and learn for yourselves why Tolosa Winery is the best local winery of 2011.

“I like the modern feel inside and how friendly and knowledgeable their staff is.”

—Jenn Smitheram, city and regional planning senior

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Best On-Campus Study Spot Robert E. Kennedy Library Bethany Schmidt The benefits of studying in the Robert E. Kennedy Library are numerous, with collaborative rooms, bountiful computers, late hours of operation and an impressive list of high-tech study tools that can be rented out.

It is no wonder the Robert E. Kennedy Library was voted best on-campus study spot by Cal Poly students.

It comes as no surprise all of the facilities, resources and technology that this library provides help Cal Poly students study as effectively as possible.

The Robert E. Kennedy Library faculty and staff pride themselves on listening to student suggestions and making changes that will improve students’ study experience.

Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts librarian Brett Bodemer said there are many things that the Robert E. Kennedy Library does to ensure it is meeting Cal Poly students’ needs.

“It is a place to concentrate. If I physically go here, it helps me think it is my study time.”

— Dan McGrail, business administration junior

“One of the reasons it is such a popular study spot is they have had a lot of surveys asking what works and what doesn’t work,” Bodemer said. “The library is really good at collecting information.”

The Robert E. Kennedy Library has continued to prove that it has the students’ interests at heart by making several more recent additions to the library.

“The introduction of the café and the idea that you could eat and drink in the library, which makes it a more social place, emphasizes student learning as something that is collaborative,” Bodemer said. “If students can work together in an environment they like, then it is better for learning.”

The Robert E. Kennedy Library has succeeded in providing an environment conducive to learning.

Business administration junior Dan McGrail said he comes to the Robert

E. Kennedy Library at least four times a week to study.

“It is a place to concentrate. If I physically go here, it helps me think it is my study time and helps me develop a routine,” McGrail said. “It is distracting in the dorms between hearing the television and people talking. The Kennedy Library has only white noise that is easy to ignore.”

Additionally, the Poly Connect Lab is staffed with professionals that can help trouble-shoot problems, and loan out laptops, Kindles, iPad 2s and other electronic study tools.

With the outstanding study environment combined with the advanced facilities and resources, Cal Poly students will probably continue to vote on the Robert E. Kennedy Library as the “Best On-Campus Study Spot” for years to come.

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Best Place to be Spoiled by Your Parents El Corral Kelsey Hollenbeck By this point in the academic year, most Cal Poly students have realized the El Corral Bookstore has more to offer than just books.

A lap around its sizeable build-

ing reveals a wide variety of art and study supplies, electronics, memorabilia and seasonal goodies.

Not to mention a vast selection of Cal Poly apparel, with something to please Mustangs of all fashion sensibilities.

With all of these options, it comes as no surprise that El Corral is the ideal place for visiting parents to

“I feel spoiled whenever my parents pay for my textbooks from El Corral.”

— Lauren Bennett, journalism junior

spoil their students rotten.

El Corral employee and general engineering senior Paige Montalbo said she sees a fairly steady flow of parents visiting the bookstore throughout the year.

“Whenever parents are in town, it seems like they always come in,” Montalbo said. “Especially during peak times, (such as) the beginning and end of the academic year and around breaks.”

Montalbo said she notices parents tend to buy apparel for both themselves and their children.

“Who doesn’t want to wear cool Cal Poly clothes?” she said as she gestured toward the racks of spirit wear.

Graphic communication senior and El Corral employee Patrick Sparks said he notices parents purchasing art supplies.

“We have the best selection (of art supplies) in San Luis Obispo,” Sparks said. “Art students are in hog heaven when their parents come to visit.”

Of course, textbooks remain an ever-popular and necessary item with which parents can indulge their studious co-eds.

“I feel spoiled whenever my parents pay for my textbooks from El Corral,” journalism junior Lauren Bennett said. “A lot of my friends and classmates have to buy their own books, and that can get expensive, so I consider myself fortunate.”

Many students return the favor by shopping for their families at El Corral.

Food science junior Anna Bassett said she bought her younger brother a hat when she found out he was accepted to Cal Poly.

“The bookstore is such a convenient place to shop for gifts because they have such of wide variety of items,” Bassett said.

This quarter, El Corral is open Monday through Saturday, with special extended hours for finals week.

So if your folks come around town for the weekend, don’t wait until Sunday to stop by and do some damage.

Best Margarita Vallarta’s Mexican Food and Cantina Natalie Moore An essential rite of passage on one’s 21st birthday in San Luis Obispo is to stop by Vallarta’s Mexican Food and Cantina to get a birthday discount on a 60-ounce margarita.

Communication studies junior Alexandria Whalen took advantage of this on her birthday.

“It was really fun bringing all my friends for margaritas and dinner,” Whalen said. “The birthday margarita was huge, and it made my birthday a great time for everyone.”

This is not all Vallarta’s is best known for — its burritos, tacos and enchiladas have been a student favorite for years.

Business administration junior Nathan Olson is a long-time fan of the chips, salsa and tacos.

“I love that they give you free chips and salsa before your meal,” Olson said. “My friends and I usually get a few tacos each for only a couple bucks, which is great.”

Located conveniently near the corner of Monterey Street and Grand Avenue, students can easily come to dine here, whether they live on or off campus.

Parks, tourism and recreation administration junior Samantha Buono said she loves this about Vallarta’s.

“When I was a freshman I could always walk down Grand and eat a good dorm food alternative,” Buono said. “Now, I live really close to Vallarta’s, so it is easy to get there quickly and enjoy my meal whenever I want.”

If you’re looking for a fun place to get a margarita or just a great place to eat Mexican food, Vallarta’s is highly recommended by Cal Poly students.

Best Fraternity Delta Chi Mia Mendola Since the organization is based upon character, justice, friendship, brotherhood and education, it is no wonder Delta Chi was voted Mustang Daily’s “Best Fraternity.”

According to its numbers, the fraternity is well-rounded and driven.

“Everyone is so real and down to earth,” Mikey Castillo said, a current member of the fraternity. “It is a nice environment, where everyone can hold a legitimate conversation.

I came from a high school that was about brotherhood,” Castillo said.

And that’s what he found in Delta Chi. “They are all friends that have your back,” Castillo said.

Brotherhood is an important part of the fraternity.

“Brotherhood is my favorite part,”

president Matt Freie said. “It is for a lifetime. There are people that have graduated two or three years ago and we still see each other and keep in contact. Brothers are always there for you, through the stress and times of need. You can always call your brothers.”

But for Delta Chi, fraternity life isn’t all fun and games.

“Anyone can party,” Freie agreed, but he said Delta Chi is here to better the community. Delta Chi is paired with The V Foundation, a research foundation based on saving lives by finding a cure for cancer.

Every year, Delta Chi hosts a kickball tournament where all the sororities compete to raise money for this foundation. This year, Delta Chi is launching a new event that is sure to bring excitement in the Greek community and raise money for cancer.

Delta Chi was founded in 1922 and there are now 135 chapters.

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The returning winners are back for best sorority! Chi Omega (Chi O) was voted as best sorority by Mustang Daily readers for the second time.

Recreation, parks and tourism administration junior, and standards chair for Chi O. Emily Baker said she was very excited to hear about their achievement.

“It’s exciting to be picked again and I feel very proud to be part of this sorority,” Baker said.

City and regional planning senior and president of Chi O, Jenn Smitheram believes its well-rounded character and diversity is why voters chose her sorority.

“I believe we are very well-rounded and appeal to everyone,” Smitheram said. “We also have diversity in our sorority. We have sisters in all majors, and we’re involved in so many different campus activities.”

Chi O has 170 active members and is recognized as the largest sorority nationally with 174 chapters.

Chi O aims to foster its six principles of scholarship, career and personal development, community service, campus activities, friendship and high personnel standards.

“We strive to make sure all our principles are represented equally in our sisterhood and all our activities,” Baker said.

Chi O is best known for its philan-

thropy, and members pride themselves for it.

“We were just recognized for Best Philanthropy in the greek system,” said Baker.

Chi O’s Casino Night is its biggest philanthropy event. They donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the Tri County Make-a-Wish Foundation.

“Last year, we were able to fundraise $20,000, and this year we are hoping for $25,000,” Smitheram said.

The event will be held at the Chumash Auditorium at Cal Poly on Feb 25. Tickets are $5 for pre-sale and $10 at the door.

Chi O has been working hard to distinguish themselves in the community, since it’s a new to chapter of Chi O, and this award is very rewarding to them.

“I was part of the first pledge class ,and I’ve seen how hard everyone has been working, so it’s really rewarding to get this award,” Smitheram said.

The sorority will be celebrating its fourth year in April. Chi O is also known for having a winning dance team in the Best Dance Crew event sponsored by the fraternity, Theta Chi, Smitheram said.

Chi O was also awarded Best Philanthropy/Impact on the Community, Outstanding Scholarship, Outstanding Public Relations and Outstanding Risk Management for 2011. They received the 2011 President’s Community Service Award along with many other awards within its chapter nationwide.

“I believe we are very well-rounded and appeal to everyone ... We have sisters in all majors and we’re involved in so many campus activities” — Jenn Smitheram, city and regional planning senior

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Best Party Supplies Dollar Tree Pierre Kacsinta Everyone loves a good party and a good deal, so what better way to decorate a bash than by visiting Dollar Tree to help make the next celebration the most talked about party of the year.

From Silly String to neon lights to seasonal decorations, the Dollar Tree has everything for the first-time host or the seasoned event planner.

Manager Dan Barrows said keeping the store well-stocked is one of his toughest tasks.

“Items literally fly off our shelves,” Barrows said. “We do our best to carry a high variety of items so that no one is left out, and the best part about it is that everything is only a dollar. We try to help people by keeping things at a reasonable cost.”

One of the most popular features of

the Dollar Store is its section dedicated to seasonal festivities like Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, Barrows said.

“Outside of Christmas, Valentine’s Day is probably our second most popular event when it comes to people buying decorations,” Barrows said. “There’s something about love that draws people in. Wine mixers have also become extremely popular.

We get a lot of customers asking for wine glasses.”

“Items literally fly off our shelves.

— Dan Barrows, Dollar Tree manager

Longtime shopper and San Luis Obispo resident Vanessa Stevens said she has always been amazed by the organization of the store, and quantity of decorations that are made available.

“I always find something when I come here,” Stevens said. “Some other stores don’t really take good care

of their party supplies section. Stuff is always misplaced or on the floor.“ Dollar Tree is the opposite, and you can’t really beat their prices.

Fortunately for area residents, Dollar Tree has two locations in San Luis Obispo that help add spark and flair. to any party.

Best Women’s Clothing Forever 21 Jenna Watson Huge store. Variety. Cheap deals. Cute outfits. Hooked yet? Cal Poly students are at least the females. That’s why Cal Poly students voted Forever 21 the “Best For Women’s Clothing” this year. They feel Forever 21 in San Luis Obispo has cheap, fashionable clothes and lots of them.

When the branch opened in San Luis Obispo in 2009, it was the largest Forever 21 in the world. Although Forever 21’s size ranking has changed since then, shoppers are still drawn to the store because of its spacious building.

Amber Black, who has worked at Forever 21 for one-and-a-half years, said most of the customers they see coming through their doors are college students and young moms.

A bigger store means more clothes and accessories, which is another reason students are drawn to their San Luis Obispo Forever 21 they love the variety.

Cal Poly female students said they really enjoy the selections and all the different styles to chose from. The

choices are abundant and they enjoy mixing and matching.

Jenna Mendes, an anthropology and geography junior said there are so many options and the store has something for everyone’s style. Mendes said there’s probably a big draw for the college students because the store is generally really cheap and has cute stuff.

Madison Walter, a biological sciences junior, also said Forever 21 sells cheap clothes and accessories, which is why she loves buying all of her jewelry there.

“There’s a lot of variety for every style you could think of, for a really good price,” Black said.

She also said shoppers would probably go to Forever 21 over other clothing stores in San Luis Obispo because of the size. There are many more choices, and if they still can’t find something they’re looking for, they can find it online or at another store since Forever 21 is a chain.

Black says one of the reasons why she enjoys working at Forever 21 is because shoppers trust her fashion advice, simply because she works there.

“It’s fun getting treated like a fashion guru just for working here,” Black said.

Best Electronics Best Buy Jeff Thomas Staying up-to-date with the latest electronics and games can be difficult and even frustrating.

Luckily, Best Buy in San Luis Obispo provides an array of electronics with a well-trained staff to take care of anyone’s electronic needs.

Best Buy offers services such as the Geek Squad, electronics recycling, apple shop, video game software trade-in and even car and GPS installation services.

“It starts at the top,” Rick Brown,

Best Buy employee said. “Our company has great managers who helped to pull it together even through tough economic times. We focus on building relationships with our customers and being ready to answer any questions they may have.”

With a variety of sections in the store ranging from cameras and video games to GPS and iPods, there are different staff members specialized in certain areas to give you great recommendations and help using the products.

Best Buy has many aspects that make it stand out from the competition.

Best Flower Shop Poly Plant Shop Shantel Rowe Poly Plant Shop is an on-campus flower shop that truly encapsulates Cal Poly’s charm and ambition. The shop, which has been in business since 1969, embraces Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” philosophy by providing Cal Poly students with valuable hands-on experience with plant retail management.

Ellen Brack, support technician in the horticulture and crop science department, has worked at the Poly Plant Shop for 20 years. She said although the shop prefers to employ horticulture and crop science students because of their horticulture knowledge, the student-managed shop employs Cal Poly students from a wide range of majors including agricultural

education and communication, landscape architecture and business administration.

Surrounded by the beautiful view of blossoming flowers, lush foliage, and helpful, cheery faces, the Poly Plant Shop provides a friendly and relaxing atmosphere.

Its services include cut flowers and arrangements, bouquets, potted flowering plants, party balloons and fruit trees, among other unique products and services. Most of the plant materials used are grown on the Cal Poly Horticulture unit’s very own 16 acres of land.

In one simple visit to the shop, it is clear the shop’s employees love what they do and do whatever it takes to make their customers truly enjoy their experience as well.

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Best Men’s Clothing Urban Outfitters Natalie Delossa Urban Outfitters takes men’s fashion just as seriously as women’s fashion. With a whole level and a half of the store’s threestory setup devoted to menswear, Urban Outfitters makes a stylish choice for Cal Poly’s “Best Men’s Clothing.”

Mechanical engineering graduate student Nikola Noxon said he would describe his style as subtle, uncomplicated and classy.

“I bought this shirt at Urban Outfitters,” Noxon said of his pink collared shirt. “I get compliments on it all the time.”

San Luis Obispo’s Urban Outfitters location has stood on Monterey Street since 2006,

“I see a lot of newcomers come in and they don’t really ‘get it’...”

— Joshua Early, Urban Outfitters men’s team leader

housewares manager Lauren Somppi said. The Urban Outfitters company targets customers ages 18 to 30, according to an official corporate statement (recently released). College students fit neatly into the 18 to 30 year-old age demographic.

Urban Outfitters carries everything from basic tops and jeans to ironic statement tees

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Horticulture senior Becca Bollier has worked at Poly Plant Shop for a year.

“It’s just really fun, and I get to work with plants and flowers every day,” Bollier said.

When it comes to choosing products, the employees are always eager to help any customer discover the ideal gift or create the perfect arrangement. With such friendly and helpful staff, it’s no wonder so many customers keep returning to the plant shop.

Horticulture junior Andi Goodman said she frequently purchases items from the Poly Plant Shop.

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“I can see why people would vote Poly Plant Shop for being one of the best places to buy plants and flowers,” Goodman said. “People are getting three things from the experience: They’re contributing to the horticulture unit, being helped by friendly, well-experienced students and they are purchasing a high-quality product.”

Although they have many buyers in Cal Poly students, faculty and members of the general public, the shop would like to see its consumer base grow and encourages all Cal Poly students and faculty to come see why Poly Plant Shop rose to the top as Cal Poly’s number one pick.

The shop is open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding academic holidays.

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Best Sandwich High Street Deli Hayley Richards This year’s “Best Sandwich” award goes to local favorite High Street Deli in San Luis Obispo. High Street offers customers huge portions, loaded sandwiches and everyone’s favorite, Doobie Snacks.

Located at 350 High St., this deli is a flashback to better days.

High Street has 14 sandwich selections such as the “California Turkey” and “Chipotle Beef” and gives you a build your own option. If you’re not in the mood for one of their delicious deli sandwiches High Street serves soups, salads, snacks, and even breakfast sandwiches.

To wash down each sandwich, High Street Deli sells bottled beers.

High Street employee Emma Schumman said the store has eliminated cheap beers and only sell high quality and microbrew options.

High Street is clearly loved throughout San Luis Obispo.

The back walls of the deli are covered in awards including The New Times “Best of SLO county.”

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and trendy accessories for all men. People who shop there have unique style, said Joshua Early, men’s team leader for the store. Early described his style as “James Dean.”

Early said he was attracted to Urban Outfitters because of the art they had on display that was for sale. He is an art student, and said the store brings culture and

Not only are the sandwiches good, but the atmosphere is comfortable and fun, Cuesta student Chantalle Little said.

“High Street is literally the best sandwich I’ve ever had in my life,” Little said.

High Street can attribute this year’s “Best For” award to more than just their sandwiches however. The deli’s atmosphere is fun and vintage.

Customer Lindsey Dias said that the deli is “unpretentious” and “humble.”

With classic reggae and rock music overhead, High Street gives off good energy, Schumman said. The walls are covered in antique style signs and art.

All the postings to patrons are hand written in brightly colored ink.

Any customer can tell it’s not a typical sandwich shop. Employees are usually a perfect mix of upbeat and laid back.

Every employee makes the customers feel at home and like old friends.

“It’s like a party when you’re working, but a serious party,” Schumman said.

There is no doubt the old-time atmosphere will pull you in and the sandwiches will keep customers coming back.

a new wave style to downtown San Luis Obipso’s college scene.

He said he sees tons of students shop at Urban Outfitters, and the results are surprising.

“I see a lot of newcomers come in and they don’t really ‘get it,’ but as they keep coming back they start to understand style a little bit more.” Early said.

So what else does Urban Outfitters bring to Cal Poly? The store’s cultural awareness plays a big role.

Best Central Coast Restaurant F. McLintock’s Hannah Hazdovac It makes sense that the “Best Central Coast Restaurant” (out of San Luis Obispo) would be none other than F. McLintock’s. With its distinct cowboy charm and now four locations, it’s a popular Central Coast favorite.

F. McLintock’s was opened in 1973 by partners Bruce Breault and Tunny Ortali. The original location is the Shell Beach saloon right off of the Highway 101.

The restaurant proves to be the authentic cowboy steakhouse of the central coast not only in food, but also in décor. Animal heads and ranch brandings line the walls and country music, contemporary and classic, fills the air and sets the

mood of this genuine western eatery.

There are four locations including the original in Shell Beach, and three others in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles.

F.McLintock’s is famous for it’s beef, ranch style cooking and hearty portions. The dinner sides, including onion rings and ranch-fried potatoes, are unique and served family style.

The Shell Beach location is a popular option for date nights with its beautiful window sunset views and quirks like waiters pouring water into your glass from above your head.

Communication studies junior Ashley Black said that McLintock’s is her favorite place to go when her parents are buying.

“I love McLintock’s, but it’s a little out of my college budget, so it’s a treat when my parents come into town.”

Best New Business Target Allie Bakalar San Luis Obispo residents no longer have to drive to Paso Robles or Santa Maria to shop at a Target store. The San Luis Obispo Target store’s grand opening on July 24, 2011, made this location one of nearly 1,750 Target locations in the United States and is the winner of the Mustang Daily’s “Best New Business” award for 2011.

Guest services manager for the San Luis Obispo Target, Pauline Maksoudian, said business at the store has been very busy since its opening.

“We worked really hard to get everything set up and ready, and it’s been paying off,” Maksoudian said.

“We’ve seen a lot of students come in to shop, especially after the holiday breaks. The first few days of January were some of the busiest because everyone was back at school from winter break and needing to stock up on groceries and other items.”

Originally priding itself on its affordable prices and cleanliness, Target stores have recently gone a step further in an attempt to satisfy customers’ changing needs. The San Luis Obispo Target is a part of a new store layout in which a larger variety of food including fresh meat and produce is offered daily, according to the Target website.

Biological sciences junior Emily Ellis said she understands why Target received the award because it “provides everything a college student needs.”

“I think San Luis Obispo has been trying really hard to maintain a smalltown feel, but with so many college students and families here, it’s nice to have one big store with everything rather than having to drive 30 minutes to get to the nearest WalMart or having to buy a membership to Costco,” Ellis said. “Target is a large, recognizable label that sells its products at a reasonable price.”

The new 140,000-square-foot Target is located at the Prefumo Creek Commons across from Costco.

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Best Italian Food, Best Wait Staff Palazzo Giuseppe’s Justine Gananian As a guest walks into the lowlit room, the sights and smells of what seems to be Italy immediately overcome them. In reality, that guest has just stepped into Palazzo Giuseppe’s, this year’s winner for “Best Italian” as well as “Best Wait Staff.”

Nestled between small boutiques and a candy shop in the heart of San Luis Obispo, Palazzo Giuseppe’s serves some of the best

Italian food around, including popular dishes like Ravioli di Zucca (butternut squash filled pasta) and a traditional Margherita pizza.

“My favorite dish, hands down, is the Stagionale salad,” graphic communication sophomore Julie Famular said. “I love the strawberry vinaigrette. When I’m looking for something refreshing and healthy, this is always my first choice meal.”

Palazzo Giuseppe’s boasts a large, traditional menu, complete with antipasti (appetizers), salads, pizzas, pastas and meats. Finish off the meal with one of their deli-

cious desserts, and any guest will go home satisfied.

Not only is the food delicious, but the wait staff is some of the best.

There’s no waiting for a water glass to be filled, or warm bread to be delivered to your table.

The staff is always willing to give recommendations, and will accommodate a guest’s every need.

“The first time I went to Giuseppe’s,I had no idea what to order,” kinesiology senior Laura Hoffinger said.

“My waiter described some of the most popular dishes, and their favorites too. It really helped, and I

had a great meal because of it.”

If a guest isn’t looking for a long, sit-down dinner, Giuseppe’s offers another option: its express window attached to the restaurant. At this location, customers can purchase pizza by the slice, hot or cold sandwiches and various deli salads.

Not only do they offer a similar menu as the restaurant, but some of the creamiest gelatos are served at the express counter.

Whether customers are looking to sit down or get some dishes to go, Palazzo Giuseppe’s provides a delicious Italian dining experience.

Best Chinese Food Panda Express Justine Gananian When picking a Chinese restaurant, Cal Poly students find it hard to resist Panda Express. Its close location to campus in the Foothill shopping center makes it easily accessible to both students and the community alike.

The close location has always been a plus for students who live both on and off campus.

Business administration junior Carlie Nevels said it is her first choice when she only has time for a fast meal.

“Whenever I have a quick break in between classes, I can go to Panda because it is so close to school,” Nevels said. “I can get there, eat and come back in 45 minutes, which is perfect.”

Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a post-finals feast, Panda Express has a variety of options to choose from, which parks, recreation and tourism administration junior

Natalie Moore finds beneficial.

“Whenever I am running late and am hungry, I can always stop by Panda for a quick, cheap bite to eat,” Moore said. “I can get a whole meal for about eight bucks, which is really important for us college kids.”

Its low prices and satisfying dishes are not the only thing this restaurant chain can brag about — Panda Express boasts a large assortment of side dishes and entrees on its menu, creating endless combinations for customers.

Agricultural business senior Andre Huaman finds that the best part of his meal is the portion size.

“My favorite dishes are orange chicken, Kung Pao chicken and fried rice,” Huaman said. “It’s nice because I can eat some of it and save the rest for later.”

There is a second Panda Express location off of Los Osos Valley Road as well, and both locations are open from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., so no matter which part of San Luis Obispo you find yourself in, make sure to stop by Panda Express.

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Best Thrift Store Goodwill Lindsey Hartig The winner for this year’s “Best Thrift Store” in San Luis Obispo

goes to Goodwill.

Goodwill is a well-known nonprofit organization that collects gently-used clothing, jewelry, accessories, small household items, computers and cars and then sells

them in its stores for a fraction of the retail cost.

San Luis Obispo has two stores located off South Higuera Street and Industrial Way. Goodwill in San Luis Obispo is a great place to shop for students on a budget and with two locations; if one store doesn’t have what you are looking for, the second location is less than a five-minute drive away.

When asking students why they choose Goodwill over other thrifts stores, business administration sophomore Carly Boerman said, “I knew the name from commercials and assumed it would have the biggest selection.”

Since Goodwill is a national organization, it does have great brand recognition. Goodwill was founded

in 1902 in Boston and has grown into a $3.2 billion nonprofit organization, whose stores can be found across the nation.

Business administration junior Michelle Walling said she chose Goodwill because “(She) knew the brand name from back home and dropped off items to be distributed there.” She said she feels close to the brand.

According to its website, every day thousands of items arrive at the stores daily, therefore it is likely Goodwill will have what you are looking for at very affordable prices. The stores are also clean, and well organized, with clothing sorted by color and priced by cat-

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Best Place to Buy a Mattress Costco Jacquelyn Perrine Sheryl Sampson sells software for a high-end software company. She lives in San Luis Obispo and has two daughters that attend Cal Poly.

“Costco is a great place for purchasing items in bulk as well as better prices,” Sampson said. “Costco has a good return policy, so if I need to return my mattress, it shouldn’t be an issue.”

“I’ve heard that if you are not satisfied with the purchase, Costco will come and pick up the mattress from you at no cost.”

“My daughter has always slept on a twin bed, I figured it was time to buy my college aged daughter her first queen size mattress from Costco,” Sampson said. “As far as I know the mattress is still as comfortable as it

was the first day I bought it,” Sampson said. “My daughter has not complained once about the mattress and she has been sleeping on the mattress for about two years now.”

Sampson said she was pleased with her purchase from Costco and when asked if she would ever buy another mattress, she said, “Of course.”

Matt A., is a Cuesta College student on a budget who works part time.

“Personally I have never experienced a mattress from Costco,” said Matt. “I’ve heard good things about the mattresses they sell.”

Matt said he frequently shops at Costco for food with his roommates.

“We tend to spend around two hundred dollars every two weeks.” Matt said. “I am stoked on the mattress that I currently have and I don’t really see myself buying a new mattress just yet. If I do end up needing one, I might check out Costco.”

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Best Coffee Shop Kreuzberg, CA Lauren Rubcic A vintage decor and artistic vibe land this German-themed coffee lounge at the top of Cal Poly students’ list for “Best Coffee Shop.”

Modeled and named after a cultural town next to Berlin, Kreuzberg, CA gives students and people from all different walks of life a place to relax, study and enjoy fresh brewed coffee by the cup.

Biological sciences junior Becky Preto said that the shop’s atmosphere draws her to Kreuzberg.

“The environment of their shop makes me feel less stressed about how much work I have to do,” she said.

The mismatched array of vintage tables, chairs and couches provide an environment where students and other guests can work in comfort whether they’re by themselves or with a large group.

“It’s welcoming to a wide variety of people to come and hang out, work and do whatever they need to do,” said Eric Baty, a Kreuzberg customer.

A menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options that are titled after famous authors allow people to refuel their brains, makes it easy for them to stay and study all day long.

But aside from studying, Kreuzberg’s live music at night gives visitors another reason to stay till close.

According to the Kreuzberg website, one to three nights a week new indie artists set up for the night to play for guests’ while they relax on the couches and sip a cup of coffee.

Kreuzberg’s in collection of various used books also sets it apart from other local coffee shops.

A diverse selection of fiction, nonfiction, science fiction and other genres are available for customers to buy, borrow and rent out.

“It’s welcoming to a wide variety of people to come and hang out, work and do whatever they need to do.”

— Eric Baty, customer

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Best San Luis Obispo Bar SLO Brew Co. Damien Lombardo Cal Poly students voted SLO Brew Co. the “Best SLO Bar,” located on 119 Garden St; in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Whether it’s the popular Tuesday Pint Night or the Wednesday night Beer Pong Tournaments, there is always a lively atmosphere to appeal to the college crowd.

SLO Brew offers a wide range of specialty hand-crafted micro brews; everything from the most popular Blueberry Ale, to the classic Cali Wheat beer.

Business administration senior Scott Patterson said SLO Brew Co. has the best beer selection in the downtown

area.

“SLO Brew has a beer for every mood,” Patterson said. “The IPA and the Honey Blonde are flavorful and delectable.”

SLO Brew Co. also provides a concert venue in downtown San Luis Obispo.

Green Day, Sublime and Snoop Dogg are a couple names that have rocked the two-story bar.

Agriculture business senior Matt Brooks said he has been to many concerts at SLO Brew Co. “I have seen Wiz Khalifa, G-Love, DJ MakJ to name a few,” Brooks said.

“SLO Brew is the one bar downtown that is large enough to have these concerts. It’s two stories and the upstairs bar area is always still open for every-

one who just wants to hang out, drink and have a good time.”

SLO Brew is the ultimate destination for students who want the full downtown experience. The upstairs floor is filled with tables, bar games like pool, and a large bar and socializing area.

For a more lively experience, the downstairs floor has a dance floor and stage for live music for everyone who wants to get their groove on.

Like Brooks and Patterson said, the music is always on point and the beers offered are unique and memorable at SLO Brew Co. Happy Hour is Monday through Friday, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and SLO Brew offers its house drafts and cocktails for only $3.

Best Off-Campus Housing Mustang Village Damien Lombardo Another year, another award for Mustang Village, who just got voted by Cal Poly students as being the best place for off campus housing.

Located off the streets of Foothill and Santa Rosa, students are offered a wide variety of living accommodations that they can choose from. Students can either choose to live in a studio or up to a four bedroom apartment with different options of bathroom arrangements. Located within walking distance of the Cal Poly campus, it offers the freedom of being away from on-campus living rules, yet close enough to able to have fast accessibility to campus.

“It’s a nice transition area, because it’s really close to campus,” said Cal Poly student and Mustang Village resident Alvaro Coelho.

Mustang Village which is known

by students to have an active social scene at night on the weekends, offers a convenient, yet welcoming atmosphere to all sorts of students.

Accommodated with pools, basketball courts, laundry rooms, a small recreational center, and paid utilities packages, Mustang Village provides a sound foundation for students to live off of.

“Mustang Village is located steps away from the Cal Poly campus and just across the street from local restaurants, grocery stores, and other services. Our apartments offer students the luxury of being close to campus as well as other amenities. Our most sought after amenities include: a gym, a computer lab with free Wi-Fi, a TV lounge with cable, and two heated pools. We also offer 17 different floor plans with the convenience of individual lease contracts and roommate matching services. Mustang Village is the largest, most practical apartment community for any Cal Poly student, ” said Mustang Village Assistant Gen-

eral Manager / Leasing and Market Director Jennifer Redley.

Mixed with Cuesta students, students have the opportunity with mingle with people of vast amount of backgrounds and experiences and not only have the Cal Poly experience.

“It (Mustang Village) gives you a little bit more diversity. It’s not just this or that, we have a little bit of everything there,” said Coelho.

With most of the apartments having the furniture already furnished, it lessens the burden on students to find furniture to put in their apartment and allows students to make an easy transition from living on to off campus, or finding your ground when you first come to San Luis Obispo.

As Mustang Village continues to provide suitable living arrangements, some under $400, students will continue to go Mustang Village as the place to live off campus.

“Mustang Village is a good dependable place if you have no where else to go to,” said Coelho.

Best Campus Food The Avenue Amy Checho For a quick bite to eat between classes or a long meal accompanied by a study session, The Avenue is the best place to eat on campus. Located centrally on campus and open Monday through Friday, its abundant selection and large amount of seating gives students the availability to fulfill their appetite right on campus.

The ability to use Campus Express and Plus Dollars gives students many choices. Food options, include quick to-go sandwiches and snacks as well as Chick-Fil-A, Taponga’s Mexican food, Slyders and Fusion Bowl.

Journalism junior Lindsay MacLeod said her favorite part about The Avenue is its convenience.

“Compared to other meal places on campus it isn’t insanely expensive,” she said.

“Also, there are lots of vegetarian options cause of the salad and soup bar and make your own sandwich place.”

Jermey Jauregui said he always chooses Taponga’s at The Avenue.

“It’s a non-expensive way to get my nacho fix,” he said Although freshmen may not wander through The Avenue until their second quarter, The Avenue gives everyone else without meal plans a place to go. With the large amounts a variety, cheap prices, payment options and large seating area, The Avenue is the place to be for a great meal on campus.

Best Hair Salon Salon Lux Alexis Bradfield Salon Lux is once again the winner for “Best Hair Salon.” Salon Lux is an Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa, located on Court Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, with a second location on Broad Street. The salon offers hair and spa services as well as selling the latest Aveda products available.

“Everyone has to go through a one year training program before they are even allowed to set foot on the floor,” said employee Elise Elliot.

“We also have continued education for the staff.”

“We are also environmentally conscious,” said employee Marissa Evernden. “We follow the lifestyle of Aveda, whose products are all vegan

and the company promotes environmental practices such as using wind power energy sources.”

Elliot and Evernden noted that the Broad Street location has been established for about 16 years now, and the two locations have a different demographic. While the downtown location is centrally located and great for walk-in clients, the Broad Street location provides parking for customers that need to be closer to their vehicles. The downtown location tends to be a younger crowd and the facility is “more modern and hip,” Elliott said.

If you have not been to Salon Lux, it is time to make an appointment. Their facilities are versatile to whatever your needs are, their practices are environmentally sound and their customer service is outstanding. Congratulations to Salon Lux once again.

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Best Nail Salon @Nails Taylor deRegt @Nails Salon was voted “Best Nail Salon” by Cal Poly students this year.

Its employees boast of its uniqueness saying it uses only the best products and has the largest product selection.

Communication studies sophomore Michelle Stiller said she was surprised with @Nails variety.

“I couldn’t believe how many different polish colors they had to choose from,” she said. “They really branch out, instead of just having the basics.”

Stiller also said she liked the type of lotion @Nails used on her legs when giving her a pedicure, which was different from what most salons she’d been to used.

Bishop Peak The salon has a variety of services to offer its customers including acrylic nail sets, manicures, pedicures, hand and foot treatments, facials, waxing and even deep-tissue massages.

The wide range of services offered aren’t the only reason this salon is the place to be. It is also big and open with a bright, fun and welcoming environment, as well as a friendly staff.

“We do our best to give the customer’s what they want and to exceed their expectations,” employee Vince Tren said.

He also said if a customer doesn’t like what they get, they are guaranteed to get their money back. No need to worry if you crack an acrylic or chip a nail, they will fix broken acrylics and touch up polish for free.

Students are welcomed at this

trendy yet relaxing salon.

Midterms on the mind? With the help of @Nails, de-stress, sit back and study while getting a relaxing foot massage and pedicure. @Nails is located on Froom Ranch Way off of Los Osos Valley Road, about five miles from campus.

“We do our best to give the customer’s what they want.”

— Vince Tren, @Nails employee

Hayley Vieira Breathtaking sunsets, rolling hills and a distant ocean breeze, Bishop Peak was voted year’s “Best First Date Location.” Located off of Foothill Boulevard, Bishop Peak is in an ideal location for all couples to start off on the right foot.

Agriculture science junior Jill Strange said she agrees with the votes.

“I think Bishop makes an awesome first date,

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Best Place to Pamper Yourself Avila Hot Springs Lizzie Sapiro Have you ever wanted a day to be pampered and completely relaxed?

Well then the Avila Hot Springs is the place for you. A luxurious and historic area, the hot springs are a place where people can go to escape all their troubles and simply kick back and relax. Cal Poly students voted Avila Hot Springs the “Best Place to Pamper Yourself” simply because of all it has to offer and how amazing a job it does to please its customers.

Have you ever wondered how a hot spring is created? The famous mineral hot spring pool is formed deep within the earth’s mantle and the mineral water is brought up through their artesian well and is usually around 130 to 135 degrees. The mineral water contains sodium, Silica, Iron, Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfate, Bicarbonate and Borate and is great for your skin and relieving injuries.

The hot springs were founded in 1907 when people were drilling for oil and found a natural hot spring instead, according to its website.

Now more than 100 years later, the Avila Hot Springs offers a variety of luxurious amenities for tourists and locals. Not only does it have a sulfur-rich hot spring pool but also a heated fresh water pool, 31 cabins surrounding the park, picnic and BBQ facilities, and Hoagie’s restaurant. The hot springs are very kid friendly with a double slide on the pools, an awesome game arcade, and offer swim lessons.

The Avila hot springs are also a

great location in Avila, being only two miles from the beaches and surrounded by amazing hiking and biking trails. Tourists can also experience the amazing town of San Luis Obispo with awesome restaurants, shopping, and the college, Cal Poly.

If you still don’t find yourself relaxed in and around the park, Avila Hot Springs offers massages and facials to help relax and relieve tension for their guests.

Lindsey Hartig, an employee of the hot springs said, “all massages and facials book up really quick because of high demand for the services.” So if interested in booking either one, be sure to make your reservation well in advance.

Hartig also said summer time is their busiest time of the year and they are almost always booked up.

The hot springs are always in high demand and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Open to the public seven days a week usually from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. on weekends.

Carissa Lane said, “When I went to the hot springs last weekend, it was amazing how the hot springs took all the tension from me. I felt completely relaxed after and could not wait to come back again.”

So the next time you are stressed from that pile of homework and studying needed to be done and you just need to clear your head and take a break, the Avila Hot Springs are a wonderful escape that can cure any kind of stress! For more information about the Avila Hot Springs, visit their website or call (805) 595-2359.

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egory. Goodwill not only offers great deals on gently-used items ,but the revenue from their sales help fund training programs and

career services for local residents in the community with barriers to employment. By shopping at Goodwill you will not only be buying high quality gently-used products for less than the retail value you will also help to promote a more selfsufficient community.

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especially when the sun is setting,” Strange said.

This hiking trail allows for the perfect mix of eye contact, conversation starters and first kisses.

Agriculture systems management senior Maddie Voss said she hiked Bishop Peak for her first date.

“It’s a good way to see if your new prospect is in shape or not,” Voss said.

On the other hand, agriculture communication senior Kendall Jones said she does not agree.

“Getting all sweaty in front of a possible love is not my idea of a first date,” Jones said.

Bishop Peak offers multiple dif-

ferent starting points, which helps accommodate different levels of hikers. The hike has many romantic rest spots under beautiful Oak Trees, on sunset-warmed rocks and on top of the peaking looking over beautiful San Luis Obispo.

The hike is approximately four miles up and back, and of the nine rocky “morros,” Bishop Peak is the highest at 1,559 feet. Hiking isn’t the only thing attraction it has to offer. With its rugged rocky cliffs, Bishop Peak attracts rock-climbing lovers as well.

So next time you want to spend time with someone new, think of the fresh air, beautiful view and the limited awkwardness that “San Luis Obispo’s Best First Date location,” Bishop Peak has to offer.

Best Movie Theater The Fremont Theater Kelsey Shimasaki The Fremont Theater, located on Monterey Street in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, was voted the “Best Movie Theater” in San Luis Obispo. The art deco theater was built in 1942 and continues to be a popular place to catch a show.

“It is the most distinct theater I’ve been to,” aerospace engineering sophomore Ryan Godfrey said.

General engineering sophomore Kamryn Fall said the Fremont offers a unique experience from other movie theaters.

“It’s got that really awesome giant retro screen,” Fall said. “When you go to the Fremont, you’re going to just that one show. There aren’t tons of screens and that really amps up the experience.”

Fremont Theater assistant manager Maryanna Espejo said one of the major differences between the Fremont and other theaters is that the Fremont has special showings once or twice a month which include the Big Screen Favorites movies, where movie goers can go see movies they

otherwise may never have had the chance to see on the big screen, such as “White Christmas,” “The Godfather,” “West Side Story” and “Casablanca.”

“We have the Rewind Series which attracts students, where we show movies like ‘Fight Club,’ ‘The Goonies’ and ‘A Christmas Story,’” Espejo said. “We also have theater rentals and host nonprofit events.”

The Fremont is also known for having midnight movie premieres for movies such as “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.”

“I saw several midnight premieres,” business administration senior Maya Coopergard said. “Everyone’s dressed up and it’s just a really fun environment. When there’s going to be a new movie or premiere, you know it’s going to be at the Fremont. It just has that kind of reputation.”

Espejo said the Fremont has a lot of leeway when it comes to decorating, which allows the theater to go all out for premieres, such as setting up Quidditch rings for the Harry Potter movie premieres.

The Fremont theater also offers discounted $5.50 tickets to students all day on Wednesdays.

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When studying for school or reading for pleasure, Cal Poly students’ goto place is Barnes and Noble. This year, Barnes and Noble was voted the best bookstore in San Luis Obispo by Mustang Daily readers.

Conveniently located downtown, Barnes and Noble is always full of customers searching for a new series to start, flipping through a magazine for the latest celebrity gossip or preparing for a test.

Animal science sophomore and Barnes and Noble member Roxy Smith said she stops in the book store at least once a week.

“I love Barnes and Noble because of the overall atmosphere I suppose,” Smith said. “They have a huge selection, and what they don’t have they’ll special order for you.

Also, the employees are always super helpful, and the membership benefits are great.”

Other than books, Barnes and Noble sells various DVDs, desk and office accessories and even toys and games such as LeapFrogs and puzzles. Students can also find textbooks, cookbooks or tablets such as Barnes and Noble’s “Nook.”

Another thing that draws students to Barnes and Noble is the Starbucks located upstairs. There are tables perfect for spending the day studying with a cup of coffee.

History sophomore Katherine Sanine said she goes to the book store because of the atmosphere and the fact that it has a Starbucks inside.

“I enjoy going to Barnes and Noble because I am a nerdy history major and love to be around books,” Sanine said. “Also, it’s super quiet and has a Starbucks upstairs for when I need caffeine to keep studying.”

With its relaxing environment, friendly staff and huge array of books to choose from, it is no wonder Cal Poly students consider it the best bookstore around.

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Best Dance Spot The Graduate Kelly Schwantner When Cal Poly students are looking for a fun environment to enjoy a night with their friends, many choose The Graduate. This year, the Graduate was voted the “Best Dance Spot” in San Luis Obispo.

On most nights, the club offers admission to those 18 and older, providing an opportunity for the portion of the population that is younger than 21.

“I love the Grad because I am in a sorority, and it is one of the places

in town that we can all get in to and have a good time together,” graphic communication sophomore Krista Black said.

The Graduate offers many specials throughout the week. For example, on Mondays the famous “Gradburger” is only $5, and Wednesday night is “College Hump Night.” Anyone with an 18-and-over college ID is welcome, and drink deals start at 10 p.m.

Themed nights at The Graduate include Latin Explosion on Fridays and Country night on Thursdays, according to The Graduate’s website. On Country night, the Cal Poly Line Dance Club

teaches line dancing lessons starting at 8 p.m. Lessons are followed by music and dancing at 9 p.m.

“I love Thursdays at the Grad because I get to dance in a care-free environment where no one judges me and everyone just has fun,” journalism sophomore Lia Randazzo said. “Also, I get to wear country clothes that might look strange anywhere else.”

On Saturdays, there are various entertaining concerts, featuring bands, artists and DJs. Black said she recently attended a Crizzly concert and had a blast.

“It was a lot of fun,” she said. “There

were a lot of people, but everything was very well organized, so it wasn’t too crowded.”

If you are a Cal Poly student looking to enjoy a football game, have a burger with friends or let loose on the dance floor, check out the Graduate at 990 Industrial Way in San Luis Obispo.

Best Central Coast Event Wildflower Nicolette Leslie Since 1983, triathletes, volunteers and spectators gather at the annual Wildflower Festival Weekend for an exciting and competitive Central Coast race, brought to by the professional organizers of Tri-California.

As the new year takes its toll, so will the anniversary of the festival reaching its 30th year. The event was voted “Best Central Coast Event.” On the weekend of May 4 to 6, thousands of athletes will gather at Lake San Antonio in Northern California to compete in one of the most challenging races.

Whether it’s the Long Course Triathlon, the Olympic Distance Triathlon or the Mountain Bike Triathlon, each individual will choose a course and fight mentally, physically and emotionally to the finish.

The weekend isn’t just about the competition, but it’s also about the overall atmosphere. The atmosphere is what makes the triathlon unique in many ways.

With staff and volunteers of all ages, the Avia Wildflower Festival also includes live bands, food vendors from local restaurants, the

latest triathlon gear, camping and wine tasting.

Business administration senior Natalie Fletcher said she is happily working as an intern for the promotion team.

“Our main motto of Tri-California is to exercise with purpose,” Fletcher said. “The weekend is about everyone coming together and realizing that not just professional athletes can live a healthy lifestyle.“ Fletcher said she has been involved for a couple years where she gets to work with the Cal Poly volunteers and getting the word out about the event with fliers and presentations.

She said the weekend wouldn’t be successful without all the cooperative and helpful volunteers that make the race a success.

Volunteers come from all parts of the world to help and support the 8,000 competitors, but the students from Cal Poly deserve a huge thanks, for they are who, in large part make the Wildflower Festival Weekend possible.

Just this past year, Morgan Murphrey, a biochemistry sophomore, volunteered at the weekend’s Festival.

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Best Bike Shop Foothill Cyclery Lauren Rubcic Bike troubles: We all have them and we all hate them. In desperate times we can only hope we choose the right bike shop to give us all the help we can get. Fear no longer, Cal Poly students voted Foothill Cyclery as the best place to go for all your bike needs.

Conveniently located a few minutes from campus, this bike shop provides students with the service needed to roll in style.

“The best thing about Foothill Cyclery is the fact that it’s so close to campus,” journalism sophomore Kelly Schwantner said. “If I ever have bike troubles, like a flat tire or something, I know I can easily walk my

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bike there to get it fixed.”

Offering a 24-hour turnaround on bicycle labor and repair, students can get their bikes fixed and tuned up within 24 hours, making it easy on those who use their bikes to commute everyday.

Foothill Cyclery also carries leading brands such as Trek and Shimano, and provides options for the experienced road cyclist or the average commuter.

“People like to come to us because we provide a tangible benefit to the community and keep people on their bikes by carrying a good selection of products and treating people nicely and personably,” owner Josh Cohen said.

A wide selection of road bikes, hybrids, beach cruisers and mountain bikes are available for the biker in everyone.

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Best Sports Shop Mountain Air Sports Pierre Kacsinta From backpacking to rock climbing, to snowboarding and skiing, Mountain Air Sports in downtown San Luis Obispo provides the outdoor enthusiast with friendly customer service, top-tier gear and a knowledgeable workforce.

Manager Josh Haring said the store is great for San Luis Obispo customers’ outdoor needs.

“We like to think of ourselves as your one-stop-shop for all your outdoor needs,” Haring said. “Not only do we have the best selection in town, but we also have expert staff that can offer recommendations or answer virtually any question or concern you may have.”

Whatever the season, Mountain Air

Sports has the selection and inventory to make your next outdoor adventure a memorable one, Haring said.

“What separates us from the pack is our commitment to quality,” Haring said. “We have hard-to-find products like Arc’Teryx backpacks that can be used for basically any outdoor situation. Our stock of Patagonia products, which are extremely popular among our clientele, is vast and varied. No other retailer in town can match our offerings.”

Expert backpacker and current floor manager Sam Meloni has been coming to Mountain Air Sports all his life.

“I grew up in Los Osos, so I started coming here at a very young age,” Meloni said. “Things haven’t really changed now that I’m an adult. They still have the best selection and service so it was a no-brainer to come

work here.”

Meloni said the Mountain Air Sports’ personal touch is great for customers, no matter what equipment they’re looking for or how much outdoor experience they’ve had.

“The cool thing about our store is that we cater to everyone’s interest and experience level,” Meloni said. “If you’re a beginning skier or snowboarder, we can certainly set you up with all the right gear. If you’re an advanced backpacker or hiker, like myself, we can continue to supply you with the latest and best gear on the market.”

In addition to its wide offerings across various outdoor disciplines, Mountain Air Sports also offers detailed hiking books of San Luis Obispo County, the Central Coast and one of California’s most famous state parks, Big Sur.

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“The most difficult thing was we had to wake up really early to set up and plan for the day,” Murphrey said. “But the most rewarding part was cheering on the competitors at the 18th mile and seeing that our encouragement made them run faster and try harder.”

Though it may take an incredible amount of a volunteer’s cooperation, the participation and help is worth it.

Come participate in the “Best Central Coast Event” around with three separate races that circle the enjoyments of camping, food and fun. From the competitors to the volunteers, the festival weekend is full of excitement.

Wildflower is an event that everyone should get a chance to experience and realize what they mean when they say, “You’ve raced the rest, now race the best.”

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One Way Board Shop Jennifer Sirchuk One Way Board Shop has been in business on the Central Coast for

Best Board Shop more than 13 years. Owners of the shop are Santa Maria locals Dan and Dave Pankratz. The main stores are in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, but One Way also has a shop located

in Mazatlan, Mexico.

In addition to their stores they emphasize their online sales with a website, onewayboardshop.com, and a partnership with a site called “selloutz. com,” said general manager and surf buyer for the San Luis Obispo location, Derrick Conahan.

Conahan said Cal Poly students come to the shop often.

“I would say 30 percent of our customers are Cal Poly students,” Conahan said.

Biomedical engineering senior Daren Ito-Stone is one of them. He said he likes One Way for its variety.

“I don’t feel like I have limited options

when I want to get something there, it has a good variety,” Ito-Stone said.

The shop’s motto is “Rider owned and operated.” The owners really emphasize that the people who work at the shop actually use the products they are selling. All employees are involved in at least one of the three major board sports whether it be surfing, skating or snowboarding.

Conahan said he is “stoked” the store was voted the best board shop in San Luis Obispo.

“I want to stress that we really appreciate the students picking us at the best board shop,” Conahan said.

“Thank you.”

Best Grocery Store Trader Joe’s Laurel McKay Trader Joe’s is known for its highquality products at a reasonable price and Cal Poly students have noticed. For yet another year, Cal Poly students voted Trader Joe’s the “Best Grocery Store.”

Trader Joe’s offers a wide variety of fresh and frozen foods that are easy for students to enjoy.

Business administration senior Sandy McClenahan said she likes going to Trader Joe’s because of the quality of its food.

“I feel like I’m getting higher-quality products and healthier food,” McClenahan said. “It seems less processed.”

McClenahan said she relies on Trader Joe’s for all of her fruits and vegetables. She also said she finds the smaller variety of products helpful because it makes it easier to do her shopping.

“When I go in there, I don’t feel overwhelmed with every brand name that’s been crammed into my head since I

was two,” McClenahan said.

Students don’t want to spend a lot of time in the grocery store making decisions on what to buy. Trader Joe’s makes it easier with their streamlined product choices and suggested weekly items.

Environmental management and protection senior Kirsten Mortensen said she likes Trader Joe’s for its packaged food.

“I’ve never had such good frozen food before,” Mortensen said.

She said she loves discovering new items that you can’t find at any other grocery store. She also likes to try the samples, because they always give her good dinner ideas.

Mortensen said she chooses to shop at Trader Joe’s because of the friendly environment.

“I have conversations with the cashiers every time I go in there,” Mortensen said.

Its popularity among students can be attributed to a number of things, but what we know for sure is that Trader Joe’s is Cal Poly students’ favorite place to go grocery shopping.

Best Auto Shop Villa Automobile Miles Fairchild As college students living on tight budgets, taking the car in to be repaired is the last thing we want to worry about.

But Villa Automotive, with more than 60 years of experience, has remained committed to serving the needs of Cal Poly students.

“The students are of huge importance to the City of San Luis Obispo,” owner John Villa said. “But we are also truly blessed to have these kids in the area. They’re smart, hard workers and they want to learn.”

Villa Automotive began as a trucking business in 1912. Villa’s grandfather owned four Packard trucks which collected all the milk bottles in San Luis Obispo and delivered them to the creamery.

Later, in 1947 after the war, John’s father bought a gas station on the cor-

ner of Foothill and Chorro. John and his brother began working in the shop when they were eight years old.

The business has since moved to two locations on Francis and South streets.

Villa continues to remain committed to helping fulfill students’ automotive needs with friendly service and reasonable prices.

“We offer a 10 percent discount to Cal Poly students on all repairs,” Villa said. “But our specials and smog checks are excluded.”

Sam Cates, a business administration junior, said he drove all over town looking for a place to smog check his car.

Since his car is registered in San Diego, a city with much higher pollution than San Luis Obispo, no repair shops he visited could test his car, Cates said.

“They stand apart because they are certified to test cars from more polluted areas,” Cates said. “It only took half an hour and the price wasn’t bad.”

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meet and live with students from farreaching corners of the world without leaving the comfort of your home.

At the core of Witherspoon Hall is a living experience unmatched by anywhere else at UNC Charlotte. The International House, located on the second floor, gives Americans a taste of studying abroad by pairing two U.S. students with two international students - an opportunity for both sides of the fence to learn about the grass on the other side.

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They show us the American way of life from music and road trips to beer pong and school spirit.

Common room Table seating Lounge seating Air hockey Ping pong Kitchen *Price is based on 2011-2012 rates.

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organizing your workstation is the key to success. remember, a cluttered desk is a cluttered mind.

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Regardless if you prefer taking notes on paper or on a laptop you’re going to need consistent access to a printer.

If you’re anything like me you struggle to keep up with organizing your digital files between your personal laptop and other computer devices.

Many students use smartphones as personal agendas.The problems is that they do not always check their cell phone notes and calendar events often enough for reminders to serve their purpose.

When you’re stretched for time with an approaching deadline chances are there will be times when you won’t be able to make it to the closest public printing service.

And for those who may need to share notes, a scanner or copier is a must.

Most school assignments are completed through computers and as we all come to find out at one time or another, computers are never 100 percent reliable.

Having a dry erase/cork board is a great fix. Keep track of the classes, events and due dates all in one place.

A standard board will run you about $15. In addition be sure to pick up a pack of dry erase markers, eraser, board cleaner, magnetic cup, a pack of thumbtacks and mounting tape.

That’s why keeping a back-up external hard drive is so important.

Coffee corner

If you are one of the many 49ers who juggles 15 credit hours, a part time job and an internship of some sort, caffeine is probably your drug of choice.

No coffee maker compares to the Keurig machine which can quickly make one cup of tea, coffee, hot cocoa or more.

I recommend: Folgers’ Vanilla Biscotti, Sweet Lemon Perfect Iced Tea, Millstone’s Hazelnut Cream and to-go cups

Textbooks, notebooks and binders It may seem like a no-brainer but keeping your papers organized on a shelf will inevitably save you from some sticky situations.

It will also keep them from being stepped on which is especially important for those who plan on selling their books.

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Most of the time I find myself hungry as soon as I get out of class.

As my stomach grumbles I get severely tempted to grab soup or a warm croissant on campus. Picking up a sandwich at Amelie’s on the way home doesn’t seem like a bad idea either.

Sometimes I cave in to that craving for quick food and then I have to remind myself I’m on a budget.

Of course everyone is always on some sort of budget but as a college student eating out often feels like the easiest answer to a lifestyle that requires

if you always have a supply of handy ingredients, dinner could be much better than take-out.

balancing a busy, erratic schedule.

In reality it’s almost always cheaper to eat at home or in your dorm than it is to eat out.

I quickly realized that for the $8 it costs for a restaurant burger I could easily make four at home.

Even filet mignons are a lot cheaper from the grocery store.

When I buy ingredients for a dinner that will cost $5 a person there are usually ingredients left over that can be used for meals later in the week.

There are various staple foods to keep

in your kitchen, including eggs, sugar, flour, pasta sauce, rice, cheese, certain spices and pasta.

These ingredients are always relatively inexpensive, versatile and last for several meals. They are true must-haves for any dorm with a kitchen.

A small bag of flour can last for months if not longer and can be used to make pancakes, creamy pasta sauce and a variety of other tasty treats.

Eggs are used for lots of desserts as well as meatballs and fried rice.

SPICE UP YOUR KITCHEN! Fun ingredients & how to use them Bell Peppers: chili salad noodle stir fry pizza quesadillas tacos stuffed peppers Lemon juice: marinated fish salad dressing seasoned chicken lemon bars Tomatoes: salsa bruschetta salad sandwiches burgers Shredded cheese: soup quesadillas tacos baked potatoes nachos

19 mini fri dge musthaves for under $50: fruit jelly ketchup creamer butter cream cheese yogurt waffles vegetables bacon

hot dogs lunchables bagel bites hot pockets mini pizzas milk soda eggs cheese

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ON CAMPUS

Patrick Bogans

unc charlotte provides plenty of places to eat, no matter what budget you are trying to stick to.

When Crown Commons becomes too repetitive there are plenty of dining options all over campus that have a variety of food. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to get through class or are willing to splurge a little here is a guide to some meal values for non-dining hall food around campus.

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Einstein Brothers Bagels For a quick breakfast/early lunch stop before class, get a bagel at Einstein’s in the Student Union. A good bagel with butter ($1.60) or cream cheese ($2.55) will get you through those early lectures without having a vocal stomach.

Wendy’s Located in the Student Union, Wendy’s is usually middle of the road with price but the restaurant has two value meals for around $3.50 that can suppress hunger for a couple of classes.

Smasher’s Similar to Wendy’s value meals

the prospector building has many dining options for students with various budgets. photo/ oleg zigalenko

picking the right meal at this burger place in Prospector can definitely save money.

For example, a burger with a single patty, a bag of chips and a large soft drink can run just around $4.50.

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Chick-fil-A The beloved chicken sandwich chain is located in the south court of Prospector. Everything there meal-wise is relatively

middle priced ($5-$7), for campus standards.

Feisty’s This hot dog fast food restaurant located in Prospector. Boasting a combo of a hot-dog, drink and a ton of fries for a little more than $5, Feisty’s is the underdog of Prospector.

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UNO in the Cone Center & Mamma Leone’s in Prospector & the Student

Union Some fine and delicious pizza is definitely present all around campus.

Personal pan pizzas at both locations are a good alternative to the pizza that may get boring at the dining halls.

Along with pizza, there are also other Italian options available at Mamma Leone’s from $5 to $7 including pasta and sandwiches.The mid-ranged prices don’t come with a drink, so with one the price may go over $7.

Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina Fresh, fast and madeto-order Mexican food in Prospector can definitely break the monotony of the dining hall. With options ranging from nachos to quesadillas Salsarita’s hits the spot.

These locations are just a few suggestions for some cheap meals around campus. However, there are plenty of other locations that may have some good deals as well.

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rules

Sarah Obeid

As college rolls around, students especially incoming freshmen, are excited to move out and live away from home. Living on campus provides a tremendous opportunity for students to learn independence, gain extra freedoms and bond with other UNC Charlotte students.

However this newfound freedom comes with responsibilities and rules that students must uphold. Each student receives a resident handbook upon moving in.

In the Contract for Residential Services students are told what actions are in violation of housing rules. Students must not tamper with fire alarms or start a fire, house a pet, damage property, throw items off a balcony, walk or stand on railings or ledges, misuse the elevators or move into a room late. The biggest concern here is to ensure the safety and security of students and others around them.

Window Policy The contract for Residential Services defines each of the following as a breach of the contract that WILL result in cancellation of the contract and exclusion from campus residence: • “Intentionally standing, sitting or walking on window ledges or balcony railings; intentionally placing objects that might fall and injure someone below.”

• “Intentionally throwing or dropping objects from windows or balconies in any residence hall, suite, or apartment.”

Gregory Jaros, a UNC Charlotte sophomore, was reprimanded for leaving his wet shoes outside along the ledge of his dorm room in Moore Hall.

“Big mistake. I should not have left my shoes out like that. I had to do some kind of bulletin board activity to make up for it,” said Jaros.

Luckily, it was Jaros’s first offense.

Had it not been the punishment could have been much greater. The university reserves the right to cancel housing contracts if rules are violated.

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following housing guidelines can lead to a pleasant stay in campus living.

To maintain living status on campus it is mandatory that students be fully enrolled and complete the check-in process. It is also against the contract if students provide temporary housing for people that are not enrolled with the university.

Areas Prohibited Items in ALL Residential Open coil burners/Hot plates Space heaters Outdoor “open flame” grills Charcoal Lighter fluid Halogen lamps/bulbs Fog machines Firearms Oil burning lamps Multi-plug wall outlets Multi-plug extension cords or Any appliance capable of heating grease oil to a burning point Ceiling fans Outside antennas Chain locks Deadbolt locks

Students under 21 years of age cannot consume any alcoholic beverage on campus. This is not only a national law but also a university policy. Students or guests under 21 cannot drink inside or outside of residential areas. Students who are 21 and older can have alcohol in their room or apartment with a roommate who is also 21. Individuals who choose to drink can be questioned and asked to show their ID with a birth date. The policy states that students who are allowed to drink must drink responsibly and abide by the rules.

Items NOT to bring: Decorating a dorm room can be extremely entertaining.

Fog machines and oil burning lamps are pretty cool but unfortunately these are not permitted. Ceiling fans, deadbolt locks, multi-plug extensions cords and more are also outside of the “what you can have” realm. Blenders and toaster ovens are fine so feel free to make your toaster strudels or enjoy a smoothie.

Sitting alone in a dorm can get really boring. Everyone likes to have guests over and a lot of students thrive off the social aspect in college. Guests are allowed from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. on

weeknights and 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. Voting to extend these times can occur but only some dorms allow voting. Having guests over requires the approval from roommates and guests must also respect the rules that residents follow. If you are sick or need to study it is okay to humbly tell your roommate’s friends you would like them to leave.

Guests Building residen ts are re the con sponsib du le for and gue ct and behavio ro st Guests s must be esco f their guests should rt e d at a present driver’s a Unive ll times. lic rsity issued p ense, or some other go ID, a hoto ID vernme to request a staff m nt ed. At n ember o time sh ID card ould yo if to a gue u loan yo st to use ur in your absense .

Quiet Hours: “I remember freshman year, I would be trying to review for a test or head to bed and my roommate would come in screaming and yelling with her friends. Not only that but it would be close to midnight on a school night,” said Alex Krzynski, a UNC Charlotte sophomore.

Studying and sleeping are essential so residents are to respect the quiet hour rules. Quiet hours Sunday through Thursday are 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. During final exam period the quiet hours are extended to 24 hours a day.

Look for the student handguide for more housing guidelines.

Because of the dangers and risks to residents and fire fighters associated with equipment that has been tampered with, false fire alarms and intentional fires, there are criminal and civil penalties for intentionally setting any fire; for intentionally causing any false fire alarm; and for vandalizing or tampering with any fire alarm or fire protection equipment (including covering smoke/ heat detectors).

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LIVING IN When I moved out of my parent’s house I spent about five years living in different parts of the University area.

I lived everywhere from a house in College Downs with three roommates to an apartment in Thornberry with one roommate and everything in between.

About three years out of high school I decided to go back to school and started going to Central Piedmont Community College. Two years later I was making the move to UNC Charlotte and having a horrible realization: living in University City isn’t for me.

I ended up finding a nice townhouse off North Davidson Street for rent that was not any different than I was paying at my previous place, and I made the move.

Two years later I couldn’t be happier with my decision to become a NoDa resident.

One thing to know about NoDa is that it is basically

Ryan Pitkin

don’t feel restricted to university city. there are a lot of other areas around charlotte open to unc charlotte students.

a well-to-do island. It’s an oasis of bars and businesses completely surrounded by neighborhoods you wouldn’t want to walk through after a certain time of night. Some people think this means crime inevitably is a way of life in NoDa, which is only true to a very small extent.

There is quite a problem with car break-ins, as there is in most places of Charlotte and I have been personally hit by a wave of break-ins that happened throughout the entire neighborhood. The guy pulled my window down and shattered my entire interior in an unsuccessful attempt to steal my CD player.

Thieves like this sometimes roam these early morning streets. I know of a couple of robberies in the two-and-a-half years I’ve lived here but it is statistically much safer than walking home or to your car after a night spent downtown.

looking southbound down north davidson street. photo/ ryan pitkin

a painting on the wall of jack beagle’s in noda shows the artistic nature of the area. photo/ ryan pitkin

Other than that NoDa has done everything for me that I hoped a change of scenery would do.

The first thing that became apparent was how communal the people who live here really are. As soon as anyone realized that I was new to living here they would introduce themselves, buy me a beer and I soon had a circle of friends that I could look to for a good time any day of the week.

Many people have the notion that only hippies and hipsters wander the streets of NoDa. This couldn’t be further from the truth but I support the myth because it keeps the dubstep dancers and Jersey Shore types 36 blocks away in Uptown Charlotte.

Most people know that Neighborhood Theatre and The Evening Muse are two of the best music venues in the city. My favorite is the outdoor stage at Salvador

Deli.

Every other Friday night during the warm weather seasons there is a gallery crawl around the neighborhood during which shops sell art, vendors set up on the street, bars run specials and bands gear up to play free outdoor shows in front of Salvador Deli. The atmosphere is incomparable to anything I’ve experienced any other place in Charlotte.

There are the big names like Cabo Fish Taco, the aforementioned ‘Deli and new kid on the block Jack Beagle’s, which is also making a huge name for itself.

I don’t see myself leaving NoDa as long as I’m in Charlotte. Spend a spring day on the huge patio at Solstice Tavern or a night in the game room at the relatively new Blind Pig bar and you might get sucked in too.

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WHEN roommates GO WRONG Eden Creamer

solving common roommate dilemmas that can plague you down the road if you don’t nip it in the bud.

Whether you live on or off campus you are probably going to be living with someone else.

This other person is known as a roommate, a noun. Some choose to pre-select a roommate while others allow fate to make the decisions for them. Regardless of the way your roommate is selected it is possible that you will be saddled with the daunting bad roommate. So now the only question is what kind of bad roommate it is that you have and how can you deal with your situation.

THE SLOB

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THE SEX ADDICT Once in a while people have an itch that needs to be scratched. That is totally OK until your roommate’s relief impedes on your ability to enter and enjoy the solace of your own room. Whether you hear moaning through the wall or you have walked in on your roommate 16

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There is dirty laundry on the floor, used dishes piled sky high, the garbage hasn’t been taken out in weeks and there is a peculiar odor coming from under your roommate’s bed. Ew. No matter what your living agreement says and no matter how dirty the room gets your roommate just won’t clean up after themselves. If your roommate is really that gross and you really can’t stand it, there are only two things you can do.

SOLUTION: First, you need to discuss the filth with your roommate. As awkward as it might be it must be done. If your roommate still won’t clean up after themselves you better hope you put something in your roommate agreement about cleaning up. If you did, take your issues to your RA. If your roommate is violating the roommate agreement your RA will be the best person to intervene on your behalf.

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THE WARTHOG If you live with a warthog, you know it.

Your unfortunate soul has a roommate who cannot seem to make it through the night without unleashing a chorus of snores. You are convinced your dear roommate has sleep apnea and instead of dealing with their medical issue they decided to bother you instead. You have two options to deal with your warthog.

SOLUTION: You could present your roommate with Breathe Right Nasal Strips for their birthday. Nothing says “happy birthday” like anti-snore strips.

If that doesn’t work you can take advantage of the room change process at the end of the semester.

taking care of the business, everything has a limit.

SOLUTION: Although you might feel uncomfortable discussing with your roommate the frequency of which they “do the deed,” you should politely ask that they turn on music or television to mask the noise.

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ORGANIZING WHILE decorating Haley Twist

With busy schedules, piles of textbooks, high credit-hour numbers and a constant flow of homework, students have to remain organized in some way or another. But who says they can’t do it in creative ways? This is where dorm decoration comes in. Students can learn to both stay organized and creatively decorate their dorms or apartments at the same time.

want to make your dorm or apartment feel like home? there are always things you can do to decorate and maximize your space reminders Decoration meets to-do lists in this creative way to display your tasks. The picture to the right shows flowered stands, meant for holding pictures, being used as stands for stickie notes.

It’s a great way to decorate a bare desk or window sill and also to remember the various tasks at hand.

storage Under your bed is another great place to store items without taking up any walking space around your room. Try a small bookcase or set of shelves to fit any miscellaneous items.

pictures & notes photos/ haley twist

stacking

under-bed storage

Flash drives, external hard drives, not to mention printers and chargers: all things that students will have to plug into their computers at one time or another. Try a splitter to maximixe the space around your computer and to give your USB port a break. You can also buy one in a fun shape or design to make the cluttered mess look somewhat cooler. The one pictured to the right is in the shape of a dog.

decorative book stacks

combining

Who has a bigger stack of books than a college student? Whether they are textbooks for class, smaller reads for an English class or books for personal enjoyment there is a limited amount of space in a dorm room or apartment to store them all. So why not make them a part of the decoration? Instead of tossing them in your schoolbag, under the bed or on the floor, stack them in a creative, decorative way such as in the picture above. drives, drives & more drives

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housing

OPTIONS

Eden Creamer & Jordan McSwain

The Highrises

when deciding where to live on campus, students have 17 different options of residential buildings. each building offers a unique experience.

Sanford, Moore, Holshouser and Scott Halls.

Each floor is separated by gender and each room comes with two beds, two desks, two dressers and two wardrobes.

Wallis hosts a large percentage of upperclassmen in apartment style dorms.

The building is four floors high and wraps around a courtyard with Lynch and Miltimore Halls.

Wallis Hall

Witherspoon Hall Lynch Hall houses only freshman students, many of whom are members of various learning communities based upon different interests and majors. These rooms are suite style.

Miltimore Hall is the newest residential building on campus. A mixture of suites and apartment styles Miltimore Hall provides plentiful space.

Cedar Hall

Miltimore Hall Hickory Hall, the only all girls dorm on campus, provides students with suitestyle housing. These rooms have two bedrooms, a common room and a bathroom.

Hickory Hall

Sycamore Hall, located near the Botanical Gardens on campus, provides students with suite-style dorm rooms. Each suite has two bedrooms (two students per room), a bathroom and a common room.

Hawthorn Hall is a suite style building with suites for four people. Each suite has two bedrooms, a common room, and a bathroom. This building houses the engineer learning community.

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Martin Village

Witherspoon Hall houses mainly international, honors and scholarship students.

Rooms vary from apartment style and suite style dorms.

All rooms have bedding for four students.

Lynch Hall Rooms in Cedar Hall are suite style. They have two bedrooms, a common room and a bathroom. The building is located in a grouping with Hickory and Sycamore Halls near the Greenhouse.

Sycamore Hall Martin Village, a grouping of buildings featuring apartment-style housing, is meant for upperclassment students. Each apartment has four bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchen and a common room.

Pine Hall

Pine Hall includes apartment-style housing for students. Each apartment has four bedrooms, a bathroom, a common room and a kitchen. Pine is also located in close proximity to the Student Union.

Maple Hall, which is built in an apartment-style, is close to the Student Union. Each apartment has four bedrooms, a bathroom, a common room and a kitchen.

Maple Hall

Oak Hall, near the Student Union, provides suite-style housing. The suites have two bedrooms, a bathroom and a common room. Oak also houses the 24-hour loan key desk for students who lose their keys.

Oak Hall

Elm Hall features all apartment-style rooms, each with four bedrooms, a bathroom, a common room and a kitchen. Rooms also include either a balcony or terrace.

Elm Hall photos/ cody brown, holli garrido, corbin peters, joshua wood

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clothes

Malcolm Carter

You can’t really predict the weather nowadays so why not just keep all your clothes at your dorm? I know it’s hard trying to keep all the those clothes without a walk-in closet and fiftyinch tall dresser and vanity but don’t worry. This will guide you into the right way of storing your clothes.

The biggest problem is having a whole bunch of extra clothes during the winter. You never know when you’ll wake up and feel bold, ready to try out an amazing outfit only to find that you left your deep cut baby blue v-neck at home.

crazy about shoes?

too many clothes to count? below are some ways to organize a huge wardrobe like you never thought possible. stacking your shirts The drawers are the place where you can make the most of your space.

Fold your shirts in half hamburger style then fold the right and left sides in like a pamphlet. Flip it over and your collar should be at the top.

Three stacks of these shirts should be able to fit into your drawer and still look neat but if you need you can fit more in the drawer. You can also fit socks in between the shirt columns so they don’t slide around.

Use another drawer to store the garments that don’t need to be folded such as spandex, soffee shorts, bras or boxers.

If you have more than five pairs of shoes you probably won’t be able to fit all of them in the bottom of your closet.

I found that the best thing to do is line up a row of shoeboxes in the back row of the closet.

Put shoes you wear less frequently in the boxes, and your main pairs on top.

closet space Use the top part of your closet to store thick cotton items.

Stack them on top of each other in columns of small width. Hoodies fit really welll here.

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HOMECOMING & SCHEDULE

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NORTHWEST VS. EMPORIA STATE

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HOMECOMING CONTEST

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PARADE ROUTE

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MAKING FLOATS

Q&A WITH ROD WILLIAMS & GAME HISTORY

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GAMEDAY MATCHUP

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NW HEROES, DECORATIONS & PARKING

ALUMNI PROFILES

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HOMECOMING TRADITIONS

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BEARCAT SUPERFAN

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CANNED ART

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TAILGATING TIPS

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FLAG RAISING CEREMONY

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MARCHING BAND

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HOMECOMING ROYALTY CANDIDATES

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Northwest welcomes students, alumni to celebrate traditions TREY WILLIAMS Editor-in-Chief

Starting Walkout Day, the spirit of homecoming will engulf the University—Bearcat football, parade, parties and good ol’ Northwest traditions.

Homecoming is a time to make new memories and reminisce old ones, a time to hang out with friends while catching up with those from the past. Homecoming is a time to share and celebrate with the Northwest family.

But Homecoming is not just a time for Northwest students to make memories, it is a time for alumni to come back to campus and relive them.

“It’s a chance to get back together and renew acquaintances and hear old stories,” said Steve Sutton, direc-

tor of Alumni Relations. “To hear the stories they tell of their time here is really neat. It’s just a great time of year.”

While students walk gaily down fourth street showing their Northwest pride, alumni will watch, remembering their days in green and white. This Homecoming will be a special time for the class of 1962 as Northwest celebrates its Golden Years Class Reunion.

Sutton, who is an alumni of Northwest, said that he and other alumni are very passionate about the University they call their alma mater. “(The University) talks a lot about being a part of the Northwest family and this is why,” Sutton said.

“It means a lot to the University to engage alumni and friends.”

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Noon - Hanging of the Banners (Student Union)

Monday, Oct. 29

Noon - Banner Judging (Student Union) 3 p.m.- Canned Art Competition (Student Union)

Thursday, Nov. 1

7 p.m. - Variety Show (Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts) 9 p.m. - Royalty Crowning (Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts)

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8 a.m. - Bell Ringing (south of Administration Building) 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Walk Out Day Celebration (Colden Pond)

2 p.m. - International FlagRaising Ceremony (Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza) 7 p.m. - Variety Show (Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts)

Saturday, Nov.3 9 a.m. - Parade (starts at corner of Ray and College avenues) 11:30 a.m. - Bearcast Zone/ Homecoming Barbeque (College Park Pavillion) 2 p.m. - Bearcat Football vs. Emporia State (Bearcat Stadium)

Sunday, Nov. 4 11a.m. - Awards Ceremony (Charles Johnson Theater)

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Northwest to take on Emporia State DALTON VITT Online Editor

All statistics accurate as of Oct. 18.

Northwest takes on Emporia State Saturday for Homecoming after laying a beatdown on the Hornets in 2011.

The Bearcats capped off last year in the season finale with a 62-21 victory over Emporia.

Through seven games this year, the Bearcats had a record of 6-1, tied for second in the MIAA, while Emporia topped the conference with a clean 7-0 record.

As of Oct. 18, Bearcat senior wide receiver Tyler Shaw led the team with 557 receiving yards and

seven touchdowns on 30 receptions.

Shaw set a career high against Central Oklahoma Oct. 6 with 175 yards and three touchdowns.

Junior running back James Franklin leads the rushing attack with 451 yards and five touchdowns on 86 attempts, although he had started just one game.

Junior quarterback Trevor Adams missed two games with an ankle injury earlier in the season but bounced back nicely, eventually leading a second-half comeback in Fall Classic XI against Pittsburg State.

Adams threw for 1,248 yards and 13 touchdowns through

five games on 86-of-145 passing.

The Bearcat defense played well through the first seven games, led by sophomore linebacker D.J. Gnader with a teamhigh 52 tackles.

Sophomore defensive end Matt Longacre led Northwest with six sacks and seven tackles for loss. Longacre also pitched in 29 tackles.

Junior cornerback Brandon Dixon led the defense with four interceptions and three pass breakups.

Emporia senior quarterback Tyler Eckenrode, one of the MIAA’s top quarterbacks, will have to avoid allowing Dixon to make a big play.

Eckenrode was 154-

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Junior running back James Franklin keeps the ball secure from a Pittsburg State defender during Fall Classic XI.

of-247 for 2,096 yards and 15 touchdowns through seven games.

Eckenrode has also carried 60 times for 172 yards and two touchdowns.

The Hornets employ

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Sigma Sigma Sigma’s jalopy wheels down Fourth Street in last year’s Homecoming parade.

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Alpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsilon’s float rolls down Fourth Street in last year’s parade.

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Delta Chi members Gavin Lambright and Andrew Rivera perform at last year’s Northwest Homecoming parade outside the Alumni House.

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Bobby Bearcat waves at the crowd on the sidewalk of the Homecoming parade route last year.

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Question and answer with Northwest All-American tackle DALTON VITT Online Editior

Rod Williams

Senior All-American tackle Rod Williams speaks on his fourth career Homecoming game Saturday.

Q: What has been your favorite part about Homecoming throughout your years as a Bearcat?

A: “Walkout Day,

one. It’s pretty cool just not having to go to class Friday and getting to enjoy everything and not having to worry about school … I’ve met people from the 1998 and 1999 National Championship teams. Old coaches, AllAmerican players who’ve made their way back. I’ve met (former Bearcats) Mike Peterson and Dave

Tollefson at a Homecoming game. (Former Bearcat) Xavier Oman, I met at a Homecoming game. Just meeting players like that just makes it that much more special.”

Q: How much more does a Homecoming win mean to the Northwest community than any other win?

A: “With Homcom-

ing, it’s just a different feel. You got the most people coming back for the game. It’s important to them, and it’s important that we go out there.

We have a good game, put on a show and win.

There’s more pressure on the game, but I feel like we thrive with that pressure.”

Northwest historically enjoys fruitful outcomes in Homecoming games CRAIG SIMS Chief Reporter

If history had a voice, it would tell Bearcat fans they have a good reason to cheer when the Homecoming game kicks off Nov. 3 against

Emporia State.

Northwest has won 16 out of its last 17 games on Homecoming.

The last loss came from Truman State University in 2002. The ’Cats lost that game by one point, 24-23.

The first Homecoming game was in 1946 against Southwest Missouri State.

One thing history has taught us is that it does not always repeat itself when facing a 6-0 Emporia State team.

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Northwest has a 26-2 all-time record against Emporia State and has won the last 17 meetings against the Hornets.

The last lost to Emporia came in 1994.

Northwest is 14-1 against the Hornets at home.

The last time these two teams faced off on Northwest’s Homecoming, it was the ’Cats who won 59-28 in 2004.

The matchup between these two MIAA opponents is slated for 2 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium.

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Star players square off in Northwest-Emporia matchup DALTON VITT

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NW – Junior quarterback Trevor Adams leads the Northwest offense with 1,248 yards passing and 13 touchdowns behind 86 completions on 145 attempts.

Adams threw five picks in the first two games, but has thrown just three since that time.

ESU – Junior defensive lineman Aaron Matthews led the Hornet defense through the team’s first seven games with 3.5 sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss. Adams must fight to avoid Matthews for the Bearcat offense to thrive.

NW – Junior running back James Franklin compiled team-highs of 451 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 86 attempts. Franklin’s biggest game, against Pittsburg State in Fall Classic XI, came when he rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns in the upset.

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ESU – Franklin will have to get past senior linebacker Ben Carlson, who leads the team with 55 tackles along with two fumble recoveries. Carlson also has two interceptions, four tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks for the Hornet defense.

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NW – Junior cornerback Brandon Dixon will be asked to make big plays against one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Dixon leads the Bearcats with four interceptions through seven games in his first season at Northwest after transferring.

ESU – Senior quarterback Tyler Eckenrode is the a f o re m e n t i o n e d quarterback Dixon will have to deal with.

Eckenrode has lit up opposing defenses for 2,096 yards and 15 touchdowns and just four picks on 154-of-247 passing.

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Paula McLain

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Paula McLain graduated from Northwest in 1993. Mclain in now works as coordinator of student employment and human resources for the University.

In 1992 she was also a former Bearcat Homecoming queen candidate.

After the passing of coach Scott Bostwick, Adam Dorrel was named head coach at Northwest.

He studied physical education and health at Northwest and graduated in 1998. Dorrell will be on the front lines of the Homecoming game.

Northwest alumna Gina Bradley studied kindergarten through 12th grade vocal music education in 1987.

“We love to be a part of the excitement. Our entire family is Bearcats now; we bleed green at our house,” Bradley said.

Allison Hoffmann completed her undergraduate degree in recreations and business in 2001 and her master’s degree in business administration in 2003.

“Homecoming is one of my favorite times of the year,” Hoffman said.

Michael Steiner graduated as a Bearcat in 1985 in social sciences.

“I’ll watch the game, primarily because it provides something to do before and after the Bearcat Marching Band’s stellar halftime show, but I do like football,” Steiner said.

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University, community participate in multiple traditions NATHAN GRAHAM Missourian Reporter

Homecoming weekend at Northwest carries traditions passed on from previous generations.

These traditions bring together Bearcat alumni, current Bearcats and members of the community.

Although Homecoming weekend may only be three days long, it is the culmination of weeks of hard work from campus organizations. During the weeks leading up to Homecoming, it might be hard to find members of Greek Life on campus, instead piles of scrap wood and paper will be found lacing the streets. Float building has been a Northwest tradition for generations and for Kayla Hammer, freshman Sigma Kappa member, it has been an eye-opening experience.

“At least four of us are there for 10 hours a week working on our float for the Homecoming parade,” Hammer said. “It’s fun to see how we compare to last year’s float.”

The dedication to Homecoming does not stop with float building. The Thursday and Friday night Variety Show also requires much preparation. Organizations involved in the Variety Show must come up with a skit that involves this year’s Homecoming theme, superheroes and villains. The skit is then performed at 7 p.m.

Nov. 2 and 3 at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts.

The past leaders of Northwest must have taken note of all the hard work students were putting in when they introduced Walkout Day. Friday is a much needed day off for students. However, for Tierra

Hogan, Alpha Sigma Alpha member and homecoming week veteran, she knows that is not the case.

“Walkout day is spent finishing up the float for the parade and working on the Variety Show,” Hogan said. “It’s not really a day off.”

Students not directly involved in the parade or Variety Show may have another take.

Freshmen can find themselves being serenaded by the Northwest band in front of the dorms.

Those of age march down to the Outback Bar for Kegs and Eggs. If beer and will not cure the nip in the air, the homecoming parade sure will.

Residents of Maryville, Northwest alumni, and current students fill the streets from Ray & College to Fourth and Vine to get a good look at the floats crafted by students.

The parade is the icing on the cake for students involved with Homecoming. It’s a chance to cut loose while pretending to be a superhero or villain.

If the parade is the icing on the cake, than the Homecoming football game is the second helping of dessert.

The Bearcats take on Emporia State at 2 p.m at Bearcat Stadium. With the Bearcats knocking off the top team in the nation just a week ago, fans will surely be fired up.

The award ceremony on Sunday morning at Charles Johnson Theater puts a lid on Homecoming weekend 2012.

Students, faculty, and the community will already be planning ahead to keep the tradition alive for years to come.

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Campus groups turn peas into art NATHAN GRAHAM Missourian Reporter

The sixth annual Canned Art Competition will bring out the hero in everyone who participates during Homecoming week.

Northwest organizations, fraternities and sororities collected canned food that will be donated to the Ministry Center at the end of the Canned Art Competition. Before the food is donated, it will be used in a clash of creativity. Monday morning of Homecoming week, organizations will have from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the J.W. Jones Student Union to create canned art based on this year’s Homecoming theme, superheroes and vil-

lains.

Participants must follow donation guidelines with regards to what type of food they donate.

Participants must use a variety of food in their entries.

They will be judged at the end of the week based on theme, creativity, originality, color and effectiveness.

Points will be given to winners in addition to points earned during other events throughout the week. The organization with the most points wins the overall Homecoming competition.

Special Events and Marketing Graduate Assistant Megan Burley explains that the competition has no bounds as to how original the

designs can get.

“The participants can get really creative.

We’ve seen everything from a gingerbread man to a castle and even a high-heeled shoe,” Burley said.

Plans for this year’s art displays are kept under lock and key by organizations until the day of the competition. For Sigma Society Homecoming Co-Chair Leishia Muncy, practice makes perfect.

“We aren’t so worried about the competition or the amount of time, but we have practiced building our design many times. We’ll be prepared by Homecoming week,” Muncy said.

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International students recognized ERIN HARTWIG Missourian Reporter

The International Flag Plaza is one of the most iconic features of Northwest’s campus.

This year’s ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the International Flag Plaza. The International Flag-Raising Ceremony has been a part of Northwest’s Homecoming festivities for 16 years.

Joyce and Harvey White made the necessary monetary donations to make the International Flag Plaza. According to Northwest’s online museum, Joyce got the idea from her lifelong friendship with a student from Argentina.

There are 54 flags at the International Flag Plaza. Most flags represent

the home country of each international student that has attended Northwest.

However, there are a few that sponsors paid to put in the plaza.

Ash Gambhir, an international student from India and the graduate assistant in the Intercultural International Center, said when selecting a school to attend, the Plaza was what made Northwest stand out to him. “(The ceremony) shows how much this institution cares about you, your country and your culture,” Gambhir said.

“It’s a time to connect with friends, faculty and people who support me and my culture.”

The ceremony begins with a speech by Steve Bryant, director of

intercultural affairs, and a few words from President John Jasinski. Then international students gather around their country’s flag and hoist it. If the country has no representatives at Northwest, other students raise them.

The Flag-Raising Ceremony also means a lot to Northwest’s American students. Stevie Phillips, a 2011 Northwest graduate from Belton, Mo., attended the ceremony three times.

“I feel like it says a lot about the melting pot idea by having so many individuals from all over the world being brought to one small town,” Phillips said. “Without those (international) students, a lot of culture would be missing.”

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Meet Northwest’s 2012 king,

The Northwest Missourian asked this year’s Homecoming king and queen candidates what Superhero they would want to be and why. Check out their answers and other information about this year’s candidates.

Breanna Patten Hometown–Omaha, Neb. Major–Chemistry Sponsor–Sigma Kappa “If I could be a superhero, I would be Invisible Woman because she uses her powers to defend herself and the people she loves without being as aggressive as many others. Also, she was originally viewed as a damsel in distress, but grew to show strength and worth when others didn’t see it in her.”

Candace Boeh Hometown–Lenexa, Kan. Major–Special/Elementary education Sponsor–Alpha Sigma Alpha “My superhero is Carrie Underwood.

She doesn’t exactly have a super power, but she does empower many.”

Alexis Leggett Hometown–Kansas City Major–English education Sponsor–Tau Kappa Epsilon “I would absolutely love to be a Power Ranger. Preferably the pink one. Who wouldn’t want to battle evil with your best friends day?”

Kelsi Johnson Hometown–Des Moines, Iowa Major–Middle school education Sponsor–Sigma Sigma Sigma

Erica Williams Hometown–Liberty Major–Public Relations Sponsor–Phi Sigma Kappa

“I’d have to say Batman. Yeah, he doesn’t have any powers, but he has the best gadgets, car and the most memorable symbol of any of the other superheroes.”

“Elastigirl from “The Incredibles” because she is mysterious, tactical and a leader.”

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Brandin Bovay Hometown–Chesterfield, Iowa Major– Instrumental music education Sponsor–Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia “I grew up reading “Captain Underpants.” That would be cool. Sporting the old-school “tighty whities.”

Donnie Merriman Hometown–Orrick Major–Accounting: public, Accounting: private industry and corporate finance Sponsor–Alpha Kappa Psi “Batman, so I could better the places and people around me and drive the Batmobile...obviously.”

Matt Moylan Hometown–Elkhorn, Neb. Major–Physical education Sponsor–Sigma Kappa “If I could be any superhero, I would be Daredevil. I would be Daredevil because he is risky and likes to take chances. I also like to take chances and do new things in life.”

Riley Ziemer Hometown–Winchester, Kan. Major–Business management and marketing Sponsor–Phi Delta Theta

Carl J. Stafford Hometown–St. Louis Major–Speech/Theater education Sponsor–Forensics and Debate

“I would be Superman. He has it all, pretty much. He can fly, run fast, has the power of X-ray vision and is very humble.”

“Hancock, because he has many flaws. He had to overcome his flaws and better himself before making the world a better place.”

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Phi Mu Alpha readies for Variety Show NAOMI PICKENS Missourian Reporter

Phi Mu Alpha, a music fraternity on campus, is spending the latter half of October preparing for Homecoming activities.

The group, along with other sororities and fraternities, will participate in the annual Variety Show held at 7 p.m.

Nov. 1 and 2e in the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts.

The organization will use well-known songs to help portray its skit based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Senior Homecoming Chair Alex Reid said the skit is stupid

humor and is aimed for the reactions of their audience.

Senior Reed Pattee, Phi Mu Alpha president, said the skit is a part of a big fundraiser for the chapter and helps get the fraternity exposure.

Phi Mu Alpha has won every time they have put on a skit for Homecoming for the past 10 years. The winnings received keep the chapter up and running.

“The skit is one of the easiest ways to involve everybody who sees it,” Reid said. “We like to entertain people and make people laugh and enjoy their time during the variety show.”

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Reid said the time the organization puts into making the skit is fun for the group.

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After the parade, many organizations break their float apart in a fit of relief and celebration.

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During the parade, organizations critically analyze every aspect of the competition’s float in hopes of predicting which float will be selected for the first-place win.

The organizations spend Walkout Day and the early-morning hours before the parade doing every last- minute touch up to their float until it’s time to show off their hard work.

Many students who helped work on a float will not be found at the football game. Instead they will be catching up on some muchneeded sleep, so they can wake up in enough time to make it to the nighttime festivities.

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Decorations go up for competition

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It’s Homecoming Week at Northwest, and excitement is in the air. There are tissue-papered floats, carefully painted banners hanging outside the J.W. Jones Student Union and decorations inside the Union’s offices.

The Office Decorating Contest was added to the Homecoming events about four years ago as a means for faculty and staff to become more involved with students. “(The Office Decorating Contest) is all themey and fun and is a way to get more people involved in Homecoming,” Mark Hetzler, director of auxiliary services, said. “It’s fun being able to work with students on a non-business related task.”

the city and help at soup kitchens, food banks, and clothing and furniture banks.

“I think students want to broaden their education and as a person, grow and develop and learn and help others and get a satisfying feeling,” ASB Sponsor Amy Nally said.

The Sustainability Office will provide a place for students to responsibly dispose of floats after Homecoming. The office will place a roll-off dumpster from 12 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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“Our duty is to encourage people to participate and embrace the idea that our choices really do have an impact,” Sustainability Coordinator John Viau said.

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While this year’s Homecoming parade will consist of floats of fictional superheroes, plenty of real-life heroes can be found on the Northwest campus.

Alternative Spring Break will sell walking tacos at the Homecoming game to fundraise for its trip to New York.

ASB is a week-long program that educates students on different nationwide issues. This year students will provide services for the impoverished and homeless.

During spring break, a group of students will travel to New York City to work with a program that supports the homeless.

The students will break into teams throughout

All offices on campus are encouraged to participate, from the academic, and graduate offices to the Aramark office.

Office decorations are usually tailored to the Homecoming theme.

All these departments need to do is fill out an entry form to be eligible. Decorations are planned according to the Homecoming theme.

Each office’s workers then decorate for Homecoming. Each year the Office of Campus Activities is responsible for finding judges to go around and award prizes for the first, second and third-place finalists.

These judges tend to be graduate assistants from Northwest’s various offices.

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“I encourage offices that haven’t participated in the office decorating contest to participate,” Hetzler said. “I find it’s rewarding for the faculty, staff, students and for the office.”

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What does it take to show your school pride? Follow these fun tips to be the biggest Bearcat fanatic at Saturday’s game.

NecklaceGrab some Bearcat beads to hang around your neck.

ShirtOf course you have to sport Bearcat green, but a real fan will be rocking his favorite players’

ShoesTry making some homemade Bearcat shoes, or if you lack artistic skill, pick up a pair of flip-flops.

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Dye your hairA true Bearcat would spray their hair down with some traditional green or white to stand out.

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PantsGrab a pair of Bearcat shorts or pants; not an article of clothing goes without the paw on it.

A true fan will be decked head to toe; how will you show your spirit at the game?

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Band set to change things up this year SHANE STEELEY Missourian Reporter

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The Bearcast Marching Band performs during the first home football game Aug. 30 in Bearcat Stadium.

The Bearcat Marching Band is going to do something a little different for this year’s Homecoming.

Instead of having a theme, an eclectic mix of music is planned for the halftime show this year.

The band will perform a James Bond song, OK GO’s “Here it goes again” and Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”.

“We were going to try ‘Gangnam style,’” Senior Band Member Brandin Bovay said. “But then we found out Pitt State was doing it, so we decided not to.”

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After nine years of retirement, former Band Director Alfred Sergel came back to direct while the school finds a replacement after Doug Overmeir resigned over the summer.

“I have a great love for this place and the music department,” Sergel said.

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Many students are extremely excited to work with Sergel due to his history.

“He is a legend and made the program what it is today,” band member Brittany Terwey said.

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Business owners in Maryville see these festivities as an opportunity for more revenue.

Business owners, like Ken Carmichael, co-owner of Carson’s Sports Grille, must plan ahead.

“We order about 30 or 40 percent more food and alcohol than normal and have up to 50 percent more staff (working) than a normal Saturday,” Carmichael said.

Homecoming also helps businesses, such as the Student Body, by bringing a lot of business to downtown Maryville with the Homecoming parade, owner Jim Gocken said.

“We get about 20 percent more foot traffic during Homecoming than (for)

a normal game and about 50 percent more (traffic) than a normal weekend,” Gocken said. “(Homecoming weekend is the) biggest retail weekend as far as Bearcat apparel. We also make custom art shirts for specific groups that march in the parade.”

Homecoming is also a time for Northwest’s alumni to return to their former home and remember. Many of these fond college memories take a student back to stores like Movie Magic, owned and managed by Kathryn Rice.

“Normally we’re busier on Friday for Walkout Day,” Rice said. “We have a lot of people that drop in and say hi from out of town. We enjoy it.”

Homecoming is a time for students and the whole town to celebrate and to bring back the University’s alumni for timehonored traditions. It is a time for business owners to showcase their wares, say hello to old friends and make new ones.

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Very few have a Homecoming week as busy as the president and his family.

Pulled in every direction possible, it is up to them to represent the University as the alumni flood the school. Jasinski said preparation for Homecoming week starts a year in advance.

“You’re talking about it, really, year round. Then it gets more focused the last six weeks preceding Homecoming,” Jasinksi said.

The goal of Homecoming weekend for the President is to engage with people all around campus. Scheduling a whole day to visit with people, Jasinski walks around campus talking to anyone with a Bearcat shirt.

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The first family takes part in many of the activities put on during the week. One of the president’s and his wife’s favorites is the Variety Show. They make a point to attend at least one of the showings of the Variety Show, as it shows the incredible talent at Northwest.

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Whether it is a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy or the official bell ringing, the first family has a unique role in the Homecoming festivities.

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FORT COLLINS

Choice City Fort Collins is a vibrant city of nearly 145,000 located 60 miles north of Denver.

It is named for a military installation that no longer exists, established in 1864 along the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, which flows through the city.

Fort Collins annually ranks among America’s most livable cities, appearing on top 10 lists in such magazines as Forbes and Money. The city’s highly educated population, location next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and vibrant economy make it a desirable place for families, recreation enthusiasts, and retirees.

The Outdoors

The area has a moderate, four-season climate, with an average of 230 days of sunshine per year. The city has 600 acres of parks, 30,000 acres of natural areas, 20 miles of off-street hiking and biking trails, three golf courses, a racquet center, three swimming pools, an ice rink and a community center.

Old Town

The city’s most recognizable feature is Old Town, a collection of 23 historic buildings that served as the model for Disneyland’s Main Street USA. It is located in the heart of downtown Fort Collins, and features a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. It also includes more than 80 restaurants and is the hub of the city’s vibrant night life.

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The Trolly

The Fort Collins Municipal Railway Society operates the only original trolley car west of the Mississippi River. Car 21, an original trolley in the city’s fleet when service was ended in 1951, has been fully restored by volunteers and provides a nostalgic look at a bygone era in public transportation.

The 1.5-mile, 30-minute ride originates in City Park, travels down historic Mountain Avenue, and ends on the edge of Old Town. The trolley runs on Saturdays, Sundays and, holidays from noon to 5p.m., May through September.

FoCo Fast Facts ➤ The Fort Collins/Loveland area is the 2011 Gallup Poll “Third Happiest Metro Region,” in the U.S. It is also the 2012 third skinniest metro area according to Gallup and Healthways. ➤ Fort Collins has the most micro-breweries per capita in Colorado. The state is ranked third in the country in volume of brewpubs and craft breweries. No wonder we’re so happy. ➤ John Heder, the quirky star of the cult classic film “Napoleon Dynamite,” was born in Fort Collins. ➤ Fort Collins is the “5th Most Educated City” in the country, based on education levels of its adult population. ➤ Hattie McDaniel, who was the first African-American woman to win the best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Mammy in the 1939 film “Gone With The Wind,” lived in Fort Collins as a child.

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We Are CSU

With a growing reputation as a top-ranked research university and a long history of providing an exceptional but affordable education, CSU has earned its standing as one of the nation’s best values in higher education. U.S. News and World Report, Kiplinger’s, and The Princeton Review consistently rank CSU among the nation’s top public universities.

CSU’s eight colleges offer more than 250 academic majors and programs. The faculty of more than 1,500 are commited to providing experiential learning and outreach opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students alike. The faculty-student ratio is 17-1.

The University’s land-grant mission of education, discovery, and engagement extends to all areas of the state and beyond – with an international reputation for cutting-edge research, academic excellence, and accessibility.

CSU’s 26,500 students hail from every state and more than 80 countries, and they participate in 357 student organizations and 35 honor societies.

College of Agricultural Sciences

College of Liberal Arts

College of Applied Human Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

College of Business

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Learn about creating and maintaining food systems to feed the world as well as managing the land, water and other resources in a sustainable way at the state’s only fully accredited school of agriculture. www.agsci.colostate.edu Nine majors touch on everything from social work and human development to interior design and nutrition, but they all have one thing in common: they’re geared toward improving the quality of life for all people www.cahs.colostate.edu College of Business majors learn how to change the world through the power of entrepreneurship and business. BusinessWeek Magazine ranked CSU’s College of Business among the top tier of business schools nationally in 2011. biz.colostate.edu/pages/default.aspx

College of Engineering

Ranked among the best engineering schools nationally by U.S. News & World Report, College of Engineering students learn to use engineering principles and new technologies to solve major challenges of our times. www.engr.colostate.edu

Liberal arts education is the foundation of an ordered intellect. College of Liberal Arts offers a broad range of topics in 14 majors, deepening an understanding of the world and preparation for a rich and meaningful life. www.libarts.colostate.edu CSU is known as a top research institution nationally, and students studying in the College of Natural Sciences benefit greatly by being part of a community of world-class researchers and scholars. www.natsci.colostate.edu

Home to the 3rd-ranked veterinary medicine program in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) this college offers students unique opportunities for hands-on experience in world-class research lab environments. www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/ns

Warner College of Natural Resources

One of the most comprehensive colleges of its kind in the world, the Warner College of Natural Resources provides superior opportunities for students interested in scientific investigation, stewardship, and conservation of our natural environment. warnercnr.colostate.edu Colorado State University | Fort Collins 3

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Connect With Us In the Office of Admissions, it is understood that selecting a college is a personal choice. That’s why the staff is more interested in helping prospective students make a good decision than delivering a sales pitch.

As students consider their college options, the Office of Admissions will give them the information they need when they need it. Here are just a few ways students can learn more about CSU’s academic and social community.

Online Resources

To get better acquainted with CSU, students can go to admissions. colostate.edu. to find detailed information about academic programs, www.socialmedia.colostate.edu financial aid and scholarships, campus activities, and the Fort Collins community. They’ll also gain insights into the college admission process, including how to submit the strongest application possible.

Dedicated Admissions Counselors

Our CSU Admissions counselors are friendly, responsive, and committed to helping students choose the college that’s right for them. To connect with a representative, students can visit admissions.colostate.

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edu/rep and choose their state. Then they’ll be able to contact their representative at their convenience.

Campus Visit Programs

Visit programs range from information sessions and guided tours to all-day events. No matter how long students are on campus, they’ll be treated like members of the CSU community. Students can sign up for the program of their choice at admissions.colostate.edu/visit.

Personalized advising

For in-depth information about a specific academic programs, students are encouraged to set up a meeting with faculty members. It’s important to visit campus while school is in session and contact the appropriate college or department at least two weeks before arriving.

Friendly Service

Students can contact admissions via phone or e-mail. The staff will help them find the information they’re looking for, including details about the admission process.

admissions.colostate.edu admissions@colostate.edu (970) 491-6909

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CAMtastic Facts

➤ The Oval is the centerpiece of campus. Surrounded by majestic trees and some of CSU’s oldest buildings, the Oval measures 2,063 feet around (at left). ➤ CSU’s first official school colors were alfalfa and pumpkin – a tribute to the school’s agricultural roots. ➤ CSU launched the state’s first engineering program in 1902. ➤ The annual Homecoming 5K race, which starts and ends at the Oval, attracts more than 1,500 participants. ➤ Fort Collins, known for its tree-lined streets in and around campus, has been given a Tree City, USA award for the past 33 years. ➤ Peanuts the Bulldog became CSU’s first unofficial mascot in 1912. Cam the Ram became the official mascot in 1946. ➤ The “A” painted on the hill above Hughes Stadium has been an area landmark since 1923. It measures 450 feet high by 210 feet wide. ➤ Cans Around the Oval, an annual event since 1987, is the largest food drive in northern Colorado (at right). ➤ The plan that created the Peace Corps in 1961 was authored at CSU.

Campus Security

The Colorado State University Police Department is a fully functional law enforcement agency, comprised of state certified police officers, including a Patrol Division with officers on foot, bikes, motorcycles, and in squad cars; an Investigations Unit with plain clothes detectives; and a K-9 unit.

The main campus comprises about one square mile (not including the Foothills Campus and Veterinary Teaching Hospital). This area is patrolled by police officers 24 hours a day throughout the year.

The Foothills Campus receives additional security from trained security officers through our federal government partners.

All buildings on campus are routinely patrolled by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, and car, and University officers routinely patrol inside resident halls for security.

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All 911 calls generated on campus go directly to the CSU Police 911 Center. CSU Police generally respond to an emergency call on the main campus within a couple of minutes.

CSUPD works cooperatively with Fort Collins Police Services and Larimer County Sheriff’s Department.

All exterior doors in the residence hall system are monitored for proper position and alarmed; all external fire tower doors are designated “Emergency Exit Only” and will activate an alarm if opened. In addition, all doors to the residential living areas have access control. All community bathrooms have electronic key pad entry. Finally, front desk coverage in all residence halls is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with on-site security patrols.

A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O N

Forever Green CAM the Ram

Since 1954, CAM the Ram has been CSU’ s official mascot. The current CAM is the 23rd in a long line of Rams serving as a living symbol of all things green and gold. His name stands for Colorado A&M, the University’s previous name which was changed to Colorado State University in 1957. CAM is a domesticated Rambouillet sheep who lives on a farm and is cared for by volunteer students called the Ram Handlers. These students take CAM to football games and to events around the state.

CAM and the Ram Handlers are supported by the Alumni Association.

CAM’s History

➤ Feb. 15, 1945, the Rocky Mountain Collegian announced the student body had voted to use the ram as the new official mascot. ➤ Jan. 11, 1946, the men’s pep club organization, the Senators, made a surprise appearance during halftime of the Colorado A&M – University of Denver basketball game with a domestic ram named Buck. Buck wore a blanket with “Aggie Rams” on it. ➤ Oct. 6, 1953, the Collegian called for a name for the mascot. ➤ Feb. 6, 1954, at halftime at the Colorado A&MWyoming basketball game, President William E. Morgan christened the ram “CAM.”

The Alumni Center Located on the corner of College Avenue and Pitkin Street, visitors to the Alumni Center can: ➤ purchase parking passes ➤ get a campus map ➤ find out about campus programs and activities ➤ locate a department ➤ browse yearbooks ➤ update an address ➤ locate alumni groups nationwide ➤ get alumni news ➤ contact a classmate ➤ register for alumni events ➤ buy an official CSU license plate The Alumni Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. www.alumni.colostate.edu (970) 491-6533 | (800) 286-2586

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Homecoming and Family Weekend

The first Homecoming was October 30, 1914, founded by then President Charles Lory as a banquet for alumni. According to the 1914 Collegian, it was a relatively small affair, and the theme was “1944”, where everyone dressed up as if it were 30 years in the future.

Homecoming became a more prominent event for students and alumni in the 1930s. The weekend festivities started with a morning assembly, a freshmen initiation to the campus, the announcement of Homecoming royalty, a parade, and an evening dance. All of this preceded the main event of the weekend, the Homecoming football game.

In the years since, Homecoming has blossomed into a much broader event that includes: ➤ Family Weekend activities ➤ Class and organizational reunions ➤ The 50 Year Club ➤ Reunion on the Oval ➤ The parade, which starts in Old Town and concludes on campus ➤ Bonfire, fireworks, and the lighting of the ‘A’ ➤ 5K race ➤ Football tailgate

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THE REC

Serious Play CSU’s newly remodeled Student Rec Center has quickly become a campus centerpiece.

The renovation, funded entirely by student fees, is a breath-taking combination of state-of-the-art amenities and eye-popping architectural design. The glassenclosed rock climbing wall on the building’s eastern edge has become one of CSU’s most recognizable structures since the project was completed in 2010.

“The Rec,” as it is known, now includes 165,000 square feet of space for students to experience a vast array of activities. In addition to the climbing wall, new features include 24,000 square feet of cardio-weight fitness areas on two levels, two fitness studios, and massage rooms. The center is utilized daily by hundreds of students who participate in fitness classes, intramural sports, or a leisurely swim.

Intramural sports are a big part of student life, with 17 percent of students participating in one or more of the various indoor or outdoor programs.

For those interested in a higher level of competition, CSU’s Sports Club Program Fight Song sponsors 29 teams for men Fight on you stalwart Ram Team, and women. The University On to the goal! has produced some of the Tear the (opponent’s) line asunder, country’s finest club teams, As down the field we thunder. with baseball and men’s Knights of the green and gold, and women’s lacrosse Fight with all your might! programs winning national Fight on you stalwart Ram Team, championships in recent Fight! Fight! Fight! years. More than 1,100 students participate in the Sports Club Program.

Students interested in a laid-back outdoor experience can take advantage of the new disc golf course on the grounds surrounding Hughes Stadium. The 18-hole course is open to the public year-round and is the result of cooperation between CSU, the city, and state.

Student Recreation Center www.campusrec.colostate.edu (970) 491-6359

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AT H L E T I C S

Bold New Era CSU sponsors 16 varsity sports, with men and women competing in basketball, indoor and outdoor track, cross country, and golf. The men compete in football, while women-only sports include volleyball, tennis, swimming, water polo, and softball.

The Rams compete in the 10-team Mountain West Conference, which includes newcomers Hawaii (football only), Nevada, Fresno State, Boise State, and longtime members Wyoming, Air Force, New Mexico, San Diego State, and UNLV.

Sports Facilities

Hughes Stadium is the place to be on autumn Saturdays. The stadium, nestled against the foothills beneath the iconic “A” in one of the most scenic settings in college football, seats 34,000 fans. The stadium grounds have undergone a large-scale facelift that includes more than 300 trees, a new plaza, new access road, and fanfriendly walkways. It is also home to an 18-hole disc golf course.

Moby Arena is the home of “Moby Madness” – a frenetic fan atmosphere that gives the Rams a distinct home-court advantage. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games in Moby, as does CSU’s highly successful volleyball program, which has qualified for the NCAA Tournament 17 consecutive years.

The men’s and women’s golf programs share a home at their state-of-the-art practice facility at Harmony Club, located east of Fort Collins. The facilities for the women’s tennis and track programs have been recently upgraded.

CSU also has a new indoor practice facility that can be utilized by all sports teams, and a new ademic and training center that is part of the Moby Arena complex.

Tailgating

Hughes Stadium is home to some of the most spirited tailgating in all of college football. With acres of on-site parking, fans arrive hours prior to kickoff to share food, play games, and cheer for their beloved Rams.

Ram Town

Fans of every age can get their game face on while visiting Ram Town, located on the southeast side of Hughes Stadium. Young fans can take advantage of numerous inflatable amusements, while all fans can enjoy the many food and beverage offerings. Best of all, the football team walks through Ram Town after arriving at the stadium, high-fiving fans on their way to victory!

Marching Band

For more than 110 years, the CSU marching band has been making beautiful music for the Rams and their fans. The band, which includes more than 250 members representing all eight colleges, is renowned for its precision marching and superior musicianship. In addition to performing at every home football game, the band has represented CSU at numerous bowl games and Denver’s annual Parade of Lights, and is featured in the annual Homecoming Parade.

The band’s signature maneuver is the “Trombone Suicide” in which the band’s trombone players line up and swing their instruments from side to side over the heads of their fellow players, narrowly missing each other. The routine, performed since 1995, is a big crowd-pleaser.

301 The McGraw Athletic Center www.CSURams.com (970) 491-5300 (800) 491-RAMS

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Getting Around Fort Collins Bus Service

Fort Collins local Transfort bus service offers a multitude of stops close to student living areas and keeps schedules that complement CSU class schedules. This transportation system cuts down pollution and brings students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the center of the CSU campus.

With the use of a RamCard, Transfort bus service is free for all full-time CSU students. A list of individual fares for non-CSU students is available at www.fcgov.com/transfort/fares.php.

Want to save on gas?

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The CSU Transit Center is the first LEED Gold Certified building in Fort Collins. It is located at the north end of the Lory Student Center on the CSU campus and includes benches, schedule boards, info center, and convenience store. Transfort route information is available at www.fcgov.com/transfort/pdf/ all_routes.pdf.

Transfort www.fcgov.com/transfort/ (970) 221-6620

Campus Parking

Visitors to campus may use metered, or numbered parking (with the appropriate payment), or any of the “A”, “W”, “X” or “Z” parking areas with a properly displayed Visitor Parking Permit. Improperly parked vehicles, including those without Visitor Parking Permits, will be ticketed. Visitors who receive parking tickets while on campus should inquire about appeals at University Parking Services.

Visitor Parking Permits are not valid at meters or numbered stalls. Visitors parking in metered or numbered spaces are responsible for appropriate payment.

Parking Services is open Monday through Friday, except during standard University holidays.

CSU Parking Services 1508 Center Avenue parking.colostate.edu (970) 491-7041

Take a Walk Through Campus Since CSU’s founding in 1870, campus has grown from a single building on the outskirts of Fort Collins to four campuses covering about 4,900 acres. Some 100 academic and administrative buildings occupy the 579-acre main campus. Just to the south, veterinary students gain hands-on experience at the world-renowned Veterinary Teaching Hospital. CSU students also have access to incredible learning opportunities at the Equine Teaching and Research Center on the 1,705-acre Foothills Campus, the 1,434-acre agricultural campus, and the 1,177-acre Pingree Park Campus next to Rocky Mountain National Park. CSU dedicates another 3,994 acres to research centers and Colorado State Forest Service stations.

Please enjoy a stroll around the main campus with this self-guided tour, and feel free to step inside the buildings and look around.

Oval and Plaza

➤ Start at the University Welcome Center, and then walk south along Oval Drive.

University Welcome Center in Ammons 1 The Hall. This charming, classical-style building is home to the Office of Admissions. It’s also the site of presentations to visitors and the starting point for student-led tours throughout the year.

2 The Oval. The Oval’s elm-shaded paths provide a pleasant space for visitors and students alike to amble, study, or relax.

During his long tenure (1909-40), President Charles A. Lory conceived of the Oval to unify the CSU campus. Ringing the Oval are the University’s most historic buildings, including – counterclockwise from Ammons Hall (1921) – The Institute for Learning and Teaching, formerly the

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2 Music Building (1927), the Weber Building (1922), the Statistics Building (1910), the Wagar Building (1939), the Administration Building (1924), Johnson Hall (1935), the Gibbons Building (1903), the Occupational Therapy Building (1919), Laurel Hall (1882), Guggenheim Hall (1910), and Danforth Chapel (1954). As the college grew into a university, the campus expanded westward. ➤ As you pass the Statistics Building, turn right at Isotope Drive and continue west past the Water Plaza, which honors CSU’s significant contribution to conserving the West’s scarce water resources. You’ll see the Lory Student Center straight ahead.

3 Charles A. Lory Student Center. The Lory Student Center is the hub of campus life and a popular spot to meet friends, eat, shop, catch special activities, and study. Inside you’ll find a variety of amenities, including a food court, several cultural centers that reflect the diversity of our student body, the campus bookstore, a theater, an art gallery, and the Transit Center. ➤ Stroll southeast across the plaza, the site of multicultural festivals and student activities throughout the year.

4 Computer Science Building. This state-ofthe-art, 45,000-square-foot facility provides space to advance research in computer science and information technology.

Students can explore a burgeoning career field that directly impacts the global economy.

5 Morgan Library. Dominating the plaza ahead, the Morgan Library houses more than 2 million books, journals, government documents, and other resources. The Electronic Information Center provides instructional labs, specialized assistive technology, public computer terminals, laptops that students can borrow, and the newest addition, the 24-hour study cube.

3 ➤ At this point, you have a choice. You can return to the Oval and the University Welcome Center by walking east between the north and south wings of the Clark Building, crossing the Monfort Quadrangle, and turning left along East Drive. Or you can proceed to the West Lawn for a look at student recreational, athletic, health, and residential facilities. To continue your tour, walk northwest from the Morgan Library to the west side of the Lory Student Center and pick up the path that leads you beside the Lagoon.

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The Lagoon.

Many students find this a pleasant place to linger and enjoy the view of the foothills. As you cross the Vietnam Memorial Bridge, think of Old Main, the first academic building on campus. After it burned down in 1970, some of its bricks were incorporated into the bridge.

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➤ Lift your gaze to the big, white “A” lying along one of the foothills. Created during our A&M days, the 210-foot-by-450foot letter stands for “Aggies.”

We became Colorado State University in 1957, and the Colorado Historical Society has 6 since designated the spot a historical property.

At the base of the “A”, two miles west of the main campus, sits Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, home of the CSU Rams football team. Just ahead of you is the Student Recreation Center, and a few steps farther west is Moby Arena.

7 Student Recreation Center. In this newly renovated and expanded facility, students can take advantage of the climbing wall and bouldering cave, extensive weight and exercise equipment, a 10-lane swimming pool, cardio room, basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, and an indoor track, as well as outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and inline hockey. Personal trainers are available to help build an individualized fitness regimen.

8 Moby Arena. Named for its resemblance to Herman Melville’s infamous whale, Moby is home to Rams volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and Health and Exercise Science. Connected 7 to the arena on the west is the Thurman F. “Fum” McGraw Athletic Center, headquarters for the Department of Athletics. It includes facilities for weight training and sports medicine, along with a computer center and the ticket office.

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➤ Pick up the path south of Moby and the recreation center and follow it southeast to the intersection of Meridian Avenue and University Avenue to the Hartshorn Building.

9 CSU Health Network. The health service is fully staffed and equipped to provide comprehensive outpatient care and counseling for students. Southwest of Hartshorn you’ll see a collection of residence halls, which are home to several of CSU’s 14 Residential Learning Communities.

Residential Learning Communities allow students to live in an enriched learning environment with others who share similar academic majors or personal interests.

10 Academic Village. The University’s newest residential area is home to the Engineering and Honors Residential Learning Communities. It also features the award-winning Ram’s Horn Dining Center.

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Located about three miles west of CSU’s main campus, the Foothills Campus is home to programs in atmospheric science and equine science, and includes numerous labs and facilities where some of the University’s most important research takes place.

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

The Vet Teaching Hospital, located at 300 W. Drake Road, is considered one of the finest veterinary hospitals in the world. It offers both small and large animal care, and houses the renowned Animal Cancer Center.

Pingree Park

Located 50 miles west of Fort Collins, the 1,177-acre campus has been a field site for CSU’s natural resources students since 1916. At 9,000 feet above sea level the breathtaking area is adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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➤ Go to Pitkin Street just south of the Academic Village and walk east past the Visual Arts Building. You’ll notice the soaring arc of a sculpture anchoring a complex of facilities dedicated to the natural sciences. You’re looking at “Newton’s Corner,” which embodies Sir Isaac Newton’s observations on time, space, and motion. (Due south one block is the new 835-space Lake Street Parking Garage, which also includes retail and office space.) Continue east on Pitkin until you come to College Avenue. Turn right at the Alumni Center and proceed south until you come to the College Avenue pedestrian underpass. Cross under the street and emerge in the Annual Flower Trial Gardens, virtually in the front yard of the University Center for the Arts.

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Stroll through fragrant gardens where the CSU Department of Horticulture tests more than 1,000 annual bedding plants under rugged Rocky Mountain conditions. A lucky spinoff is 11 the gorgeous view.

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University Center for the Arts. This world-class facility consolidates music, dance, and theatre programs into one exquisite performance and learning venue, along with the new University Art Museum and the Museum of Design and Merchandising. Students approved a construction fee, which, along with private donations, covered the entire cost of renovating the former Fort Collins High School. The result is a regional cultural resource that includes concert and recital halls, theaters, museums and galleries, classrooms, offices, and research facilities.

Sign up for one of our many visit programs and tours if you haven’t done so already. For details, go to admissions.colostate.edu/visit.

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ACTIVITIES FOR ALL

A City of Fun Fort Collins is bursting with family activities. From movies and plays to museums and go-carts, this city has activities to fit everyone’s taste and budget. Try taking a trip back in time with one of the few drive-in theaters left

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park 600 N. Sherwood St. A fully functional farm offering an educational and interactive experience for Fort Collins residents and visitors. A hands on way to learn more about the industry that shaped this region.

Fort Collins Museum & Discovery Science Center

(Re-opening November 10, 2012) 408 Mason Ct. (970) 221-6738

Fort Fun

1513 E. Mulberry St. (970) 472-8000 A 14 acre local ammusment park featuring mini-golf, gokarts, laser tag, an arcade, and more.

Swetsville Zoo

4801 E. Harmony Rd. (970) 484-9509

Shows

Midtown Arts Center 3750 S. Mason St. (970) 225-2555 adinnertheatre.com

Holiday Twin Drive-In

2206 S. Overland Trail Rd. (970) 221-1244 Opens in late April for the summer season Cash only

Lincoln Center

417 W. Magnolia St. (970)221-6735 fcgov.com/lctix See website for upcoming shows and prices

Lyric Cinema Café

300 E. Mountain Ave. (970)493-0893 lyriccinemacafe.com Adult: $8

Pools

City Park Pool

1599 City Park Dr. Outdoor pool with two slides, a picnic area, and a large play structure.

Edora Pool Ice Center

1801 Riverside Ave. (970) 221-6683 The regions premier ice and aquatics facility. EPIC serves the entire community with a variety of ice skating and aquatics programs, classes, events, and activities.

Mulberry Pool

424 W. Mulberry St. Zero entry indoor pool with a diving board, spa, and, play area.

For a complete list of facilities: www.fcgov.com/recreation/facilities.php

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in America. Or, if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, try the Swetsville Zoo, a sculpture garden near Harmony Road.

Parks with amenities: City Park

1500 W. Mulberry St. City Park lake, outdoor pool, tennis courts, shelters, playgrounds, miniature trains, two ball fields, pottery studio, basketball court, fitness course and, paddle boats.

Edora Park

1420 E. Stuart St. Playgrounds, flag football, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, horseshoe courts, BMX track, Spring Creek Trail, ice skating, swimming, war memorial.

Fossil Creek Park

5821 S. Lemay Ave. Lighted ball diamonds, roller-hockey rink, urban obstacle skateboard park, dog park, tar pits, lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, and an interactive water feature.

Rolland Moore Park

2201 S. Shields St. Four ball fields, playground, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, racquetball courts, platform tennis, championship tennis, six tennis courts, racquet center, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, Spring Creek Trail, and soccer field.

Looking for a picnic retreat or a place to play fetch with your dog? Fort Collins offers magnificent parks for the whole family to enjoy!

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2626 W. Horsetooth Rd. Inspiration playground (universally accessible for children of all abilities), two-acre dog park, free ride mountain biking course, trails, ball fields, lighted ball fields, and tennis courts.

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Outdoor Activities Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers not only breathtaking scenic views, but also a variety of recreational activities that would appeal to any outdoor enthusiast. With Lory State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir and Mountain Park only minutes from the highway, it won’t take long to get away.

A Perfect Getaway Horsetooth Reservoir and Mountain Park

(970) 679-4554 www.horsetoothreservoir.com/ A 6.5 mile long reservoir, surrounded by over 2,000 acres of public land, more than 25 miles of nonmotorized recreational trails. Lakeside camping at the South Bay Campground, Boating, wake boarding/ water skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and bicycling.

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Ride the Rapids Lory State Park

(970) 493-1623 parks.state.co.us/parks/lorry Eleven miles from Fort Collins, you can explore wide open scenic terrain in an adventurous landscape. 26 miles of scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. Rock climbing and bouldering routes, back country camping, and picnicing. Entrance Fee: $7 per vehicle, $3 per person Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Check out one of the raft tours offered from one of the many Fort Collins rafting companies. ➤ A Wanderlust Whitewater Rafting ➤ A-1 Wildwater Rafting ➤ Mountain Whitewater Descents ➤ Rocky Mountain Adventure

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City of Fort Collins Hitting the Fairway: Local Golfing City Park Nine

411 S. Bryan Ave. (970) 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf/city-park-nine.php The City Park Nine is considered one of the best 9-hole golf courses in the region.

Collindale

1441 E. Horsetooth Rd. (970) 221-6651 www.fcgov.com/golf/collindale.php Home to the local U.S. Open Qualifying. The course spans 160 acres.

Southridge

5750 S. Lemay Ave. (970) 416-2828 www.fcgov.com/golf/southridge.php The 128 acre course has the Fossil and Mail Creeks flowing through as well as diverse elevations and fairways.

Skate Parks

➤ Edora Park (1420 E. Stuart) ➤ Fossil Creek Park (5821 S. Lemay Ave.) ➤ Old Fort Collins Heritage Park (112 E. Willow St.)

Off-leash Dog Parks

➤ Fossil Creek Park (5821 S. Lemay Ave.) ➤ Soft Gold Park (520 Hickory St.) ➤ Spring Canyon (2626 W. Horsetooth Rd.)

Public Gardens

➤ Annual Flower Trial Gardens (1401 Remington St.) ➤ Spring Creek Community Gardens (2145 Centre Ave.)

High altitude – be aware Fort Collins sits 4,984 feet above sea level, so visitors should take some precautions. There’s less oxygen at high altitude, so take it easy and remember to drink plenty of water. If you’re going to be outdoors for any length of time, particularly during the spring and summer months, remember to apply sunscreen. Skin burns easily in the thin air.

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Bicycling Love bikes? Great news, you’re going to love Fort Collins’ bike culture. With over 30 miles of paved bike trails within the Fort Collins city limits, most of which are connected to each other; it’s possible to bike just about anywhere without ever hitting busy streets.

In Town Trails Fossil Creek Trail The Fossil Creek Trails runs, for more than five miles, between the Spring Creek Trail and Fossil Creek Reservoir. This trail is perfect if you are hoping to spot some wildlife during your visit as the trail cuts through the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area.

Mason Trail This trail is best if you are looking for a safe way to navigate Fort Collins on your bike without encountering motorists. Running for almost four miles from Prospect Road to South of Harmony Road this is a great option for those who prefer to bike instead of drive.

Poudre Trail This scenic trail stretches for more than 10 miles from Overland Trail at Lyons Park to East Drake at the Environmental Learning Center along the Cache la Poudre River. This trail is expected to expand towards I-25 over the next several years.

Power Trail The Power Trail begins at Edora Park in east Fort Collins and continues south to Golden Meadows Park, north of Harmony road for more than three miles.

This scenic trail runs along the historic Union Pacific Railroad.

Bike Safe - be aware

If you’re planning to ride your bicycle while in Fort Collins, which we highly recommend, keep Colorado bike laws in mind. Share the road. Never assume a car can see you. Headlights, tail lights, and reflectors are required at night. Also remember that under Colorado State Law riding a bike intoxicated can still result in a DUI.

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Spring Creek Trail This trail, stretches from west Drake Road and meanders along the edge of Spring Creek for more than six miles until its confluence with Cache la Poudre River, at which point the Spring Creek Trail connects with the Power Trail.

The Arts Fort Collins’ thriving arts community is easy to find in its many galleries, theaters and concert halls. Be sure to walk through Old Town the first Friday of each month, when art museums and galleries stay open late to explore the community’s permanent collections as well as the latest work by local artists.

First Friday

Sponsored by the Downtown Fort Collins Arts District and local businesses and organizations, First Friday is one of the city’s most popular year-round events. Your chance to enjoy visual arts won’t end there, however. University and community museums, galleries and co-ops all welcome visitors daily.

Live Performances

The city also boasts a wide selection of live performances. The newly rebuilt Lincoln Center, with its two performance spaces, offers lectures, dance recitals, symphonies, operas, Broadway musicals and theater.

University Center for the Arts

Just east of the main campus, CSU’s University Center for the Arts boasts similar range with a mix of student and professional productions of music, dance and theater that range from the classical to avant garde. Many UCA graduates continue their careers at local repertories, which perform everything from whimsical dinner theater to Pulitzer Prize-winning plays to Shakespeare.

Local Art Galleries Art Lab 239 Linden St. | (970) 556-8600 Center for Fine Art Photography 400 N. College Ave. | (970) 224-1010 Fort Collins Museum of Art 201 S. College Ave. | (970) 482-2787 Illustrated Light Gallery 1 Linden St. #103 | (970) 493-4673 Lincoln Center Galleries 417 W. Magnolia St. | (970) 221-6735 Poudre River Art Center 406 N. College Ave. | (970) 672-4887 Trimble Court Artisans Co-Op 118 Trimble Ct. | (970) 221-0051

Campus Art Galleries Avenir Museum of Design and Mechandising 1400 W. Remington St. Clara Hatton Gallery Visual Arts Building Colorado State University Curfman Gallery Lory Student Center Colorado State University University Art Museum 1400 Remington St. | (970) 491-1983

Live Performance University Center for the Arts 1400 Remington St. | (970) 491-2787 Lincoln Center 417 West Magnolia | (970) 221-6730 Bas Bleu Theater Company 401 Pine St. | (970) 498-8949 24

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Calendar of Events Fort Collins is a great city full of active people and fun things to do. The yearlong calendar of events in Fort Collins are sure to keep a wide range of people

with many different interests busy. Check out some of the exciting events happening around the city in this year’s event calendar.

Summer Events May-Aug

Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert

May-Oct

Downtown Farmers Market

May 4 May 4-6 May 11 May 26

Fridays, Old Town Square

Saturdays, Larimer County Courthouse Parking lot

June 23 July 4

Sept. 2

Rocky Mountain Showdown

Civic Center Park

Sports Authority at Mile High Stadium

Downtown Fort Collins

Oct. 5

CSU Homecoming Parade

Downtown Fort Collins

Oct. 6

Colorado State University

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Old Town Square

Nov. 17

Girl’s Night Out

Cinco De Mayo Downtown CSU Commencement

11th Annual Realities Ride and Rally Thursdays, Oak St. Plaza

30th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour

Dec. 7

Colorado Brewers Festival

Dec. 7

Fireworks/100th Anniversary of City Park

Dec. 31

City wide event

Civic Center Park City Park

Downtown Fort Collins

Larimer County Fair and Rodeo The Ranch/Larimer County Fair Grounds

Aug. 10-12 Bohemian Nights/NewWestFest Downtown Fort Collins

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July 12-14 Fort Collins Jazz Experience Aug. 3-7

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June-Aug Noontime Notes Concert Series Jun 16

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CSU Homecoming 5K CSU Oval

CSU Homecoming Game Hughes Stadium

Santa Arrives Downtown and Santa’s Workshop Opens Old Town Square

Girls Night Out

Downtown Fort Collins

21st Annual Carolfest

Opera Galleria, Downtown Fort Collins

First Night Fort Collins 2013 Downtown Fort Collins

March 16 St. Patricks Day Parade Downtown Fort Collins

For the most updated events calanders: events.visitftcollins.com downtownfortcollins.com events.colostate.edu

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Key Contacts Fort Collins Poudre Valley Hospital (970) 495-7000

Police Services

(970) 221-6540

City of Fort Collins (970) 221-6500

Larimer County

(970) 498-7000

Larimer County Natural Resources (970) 679-4570

Coloradoan (local newspaper) (970) 493-6397

Fort Collins Convention & Visitors Bureau

(970) 232-3840 visit.ftcollins.com/visiting

Disabled Resource Services (970) 282-2700

Poudre River Public Library District (970) 221-6663

Fort Collins Business Welcomes (970) 225-0349

Transfort Bus

(Public Transportation) (970) 221-6620 fcgov.com/transfort/

Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT)

Extension Office

School of the Arts

Time/Temp/Weather

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Student Recreation Center

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Veterinary Teaching Hospital

(970) 223-8604 (970) 484-8920 (970) 498-7820

CSU Police Department

Emergency: 911 SafeWalk: (970) 491-1155 Non-Emergency Phone: (970) 491-6425 Bike & Traffic: (970) 491-7695

(970) 491-6281 ext.colostate.edu (970) 491-7121 health.colostate.edu (970) 491-5288 www.online.colostate.edu (970) 491-7041 parking.colostate.edu

(970) 491-ARTS sota.colostate.edu (970) 491-6359 campusrec.colostate.edu (970) 491-1841 lib.colostate.edu

(970) 297-5000 csuvth.colostate.edu

Admissions

(970) 491-6909 admissions.colostate.edu

Alumni Association

(970) 491-6533 alumni.colostate.edu

Athletics

(970) 491-5300 CSURams.com

Directory Assistance

(970) 491-1111 search.colostate.edu

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SHOPPING

City of Variety Old Town

Shopping in Old Town is an adventure fueled by the imaginations and interests of the local owners who occupy its Victorian-era buildings. Located on College Ave., you can find fashion from eco-friendly to funky to chic, exotic spices and oils, natural and organic foods, rocks and minerals, toys, imports from the all corners of the globe, handcrafted furniture and home decor, speciality kitchen items, yard and gardening tools, hiking and biking gear, even newspapers and magazines from around the world. You will need a break, so drop into one of the coffee or dessert shops sprinkled throughout the district.

Foothills Mall

The Foothills Mall houses two major department stores, Macy’s and Sears, in addition to retail, food, entertainment, and specialty stores. A long-time shopping center of the community, the indoor mall is perfect in any season. Thousands of children and adults alike have made wishes before tossing pennies into the leaping fountain at the center of the mall, which has delighted visitors since it opened in 1973. Located at Foothills and College

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Front Range Village

This outdoor mall is relatively new to Fort Collins. Located on Harmony Road, you can find everything from food to apparel and even the Council Tree branch of the Fort Collins Public Library.

With a thorough mix of department stores, like Super Target, as well as more local features like Mary’s Mountain Cookies and Pablo’s Pizza, Front Range Village has something for everyone. And with the contemporary main street feel and the small dog park this is truly a place where the whole family will feel comfortable.

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FORT COLLINS BREWERIES

Napa Valley of Beer Micro breweries, offering a selection of awardwinning craft beers, are a keystone of the Fort Collins culture, which is how it got the nickname “Napa Valley of Beer.” Tap rooms, overflowing with laughter and camaraderie, are frequented by visitors and natives alike. Be sure to include a brewery tour if you are interested in experiencing unique flavors and learning more about the way craft brews are made. Whether you are an out-of-towner or a local enthusiast, you will find something incredible to pique your interest.

Anheuser Busch

2351 Busch Dr. (970) 490-4691 Anheuser Busch is a local landmark. Check the website for more information about when the Budweiser Clydesdale West Coast Team is in town.

Odell Brewing Co.

800 E. Lincoln Ave. (970) 498-9070 | Odells.com Open Mon. – Sat.: 11 am – 6 pm In addition to classic brews such as Easy Street Wheat and 90 Shilling, seasonal and special series abound in Odell’s tap room.

Fort Collins Brewery

1020 E. Lincoln Ave. (970) 472-1499 | Fortcollinsbrewery.com Open Mon. – Thur.: 12 pm – 6 pm Fri. – Sat.: 12 pm – 7 pm Distributed in 22 states, Fort Collins Brewery features unique brews such as Major Tom’s Pomegranate Wheat and Chocolate Stout

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New Belgium Brewery

500 Linden St. (970) 221-0524 | Newbelgium.com Open Tues. – Sat.: 10 am – 6 pm The invitation is open for you to “Follow your folly” with a scavenger hunt, storytelling or the Tour de Fat bicycle event. In addition to the popular Abbey and Fat Tire brews, selections include Sunshine Wheat, 1554, seasonal Hoptober and 2° Below.

Equinox Brewery

133 Remington St. (970) 484-1368 | Equinoxbrewing.com Open Sun. – Wed.: 12 – 8 pm Thur. – Sat.: 12 – 9 pm The special feature of this brewery is its firkin beer.

The naturally carbonated firkin beer is tapped weekly from a 10-gallon vessel.

Funkwerks Brewery

1900 E. Lincoln (970) 482-3865 | Funkwerks.com - Open Mon. – Wed.: 12 – 8 pm Thur. – Sat.: 12 – 10 pm Sun.: 12 – 6 pm The newbie in town, Funkwerks Brewery, prides itself as being the only organic brewery in Fort Collins. Its Saison brew – a dry, hoppy, spicy blend with bacteriostatic properties – is a treat reminiscent of nineteenth century Belgium.

CooperSmith’s Pub and Brewing 5 Old Town Square (970) 498-0483 | coopersmithspub.com Open Pubside Sun. – Thur.: 11 am – 12 am Fri. – Sat.: 11 am – 2 am Open Poolside Mon. – Fri.: 3 pm – 2 am Sat. – Sun.: 12 pm – 2 am

CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing offers patrons and visitors two distinctly different dining and drinking experiences at one location. Pubside offers sandwiches, burgers and specialty brews.

Poolside serves food in an expanded brewery space with 12 tournament-sized billiards tables, shuffleboards, and high-def TVs.

Pateros Creek Brewing Company

242 N. College Ave. (970) 484-7222 | pateroscreekbrewing.com Open Mon. 4pm-8pm Tues.-Thurs. 12pm-8pm Fri.-Sat. 12pm- 9pm. Closed Sun. Their exclusive Colorado distribution is fitting with their focus on local history and ideas which they seek to bring out through their brew.

CB & Potts and Big Horn Brewery 1415 W. Elizabeth St. (970) 221-1139 | Cbpotts.com Open Mon. – Fri.: 11am – 2am Sat. – Sun.: 10am – 2am

1441 Horsetooth Rd. (970) 226-0148 Open daily 7am – 10pm Bar stays open after 10 pm CB & Potts is a full-service restaurant and pub, brewing nationally recognized, hand-crafted ales and lagers daily. The family-owned business, originally named Ram Pub, opened in 1971 when the company’s creators decided to leave their pizza restaurant jobs to found a “deluxe tavern” serving burgers, wine and beer.

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NIGHTLIFE

After Dark From dusk to well after midnight, Fort Collins’ streets are lined with a diverse crowd of night owls. The city comes alive, enticing visitors and locals to gather around the good food and drinks, live music, art, and the city’s street life.

For family-friendly fun, the south and midtown areas offer the best of local and national restaurants and recreation, such as bowling, arcades and movie theaters.

While it is also the live music district, Old Town offers some of the best laid back nightlife in town as well. Martini, tapas, and craft beer bars, which often include jazz or acoustic music, local fine arts the-

Music Venues

Mishawaka Amphitheatre

13714 Poudre Canyon | (970) 482-4420 | Themishawaka.com

Aggie Theatre

204 S. College Ave. | (970) 482-8300 | aggietheatre.com

Avogradros Number

605 S. Mason St. | (970) 493-5555 | www.avogadros.com/

Every Day Joes Coffee House

144 S. Mason St. | (970) 224-4138 | everydayjoes.com

Hodi’s Half Notes

167 N. College Ave. | (970) 472-2034 | hodishalfnote.com

The Tap Room @ Catalyst

3501 S. Shields St. | (970) 310-8250

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aters and late-night coffee shops provide plenty of nice options for a relaxing evening out.

But make no mistake, Fort Collins can rock.

During the spring and summer, you’ll catch the nightlife vibe everywhere in Old Town. Beet Street’s “Streetmosphere” keeps the summer humming with dozens of local musicians performing classical, jazz, country, bluegrass, and pop as well as “dancers, actors, comedians, jugglers, magicians, painters, weavers, and even a cowboy poet.” Those smaller events are a nice addition to what seems like an never-ending list of outdoor concerts and festivals, including Bohemian Nights, a late-summer mashup of 80 local and national music acts playing across the downtown area over three nights.

But it doesn’t end there, because Fort Collins is considered Colorado’s new hotspot for live music year-round. Venues in and around Old Town feature everything from country and acoustic to dubstep, hiphop and indie rock. Many local bars, cafes and restaurants also showcase local talent, including musicians, poets, and comedians.

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LODGING

Home away from home Fort Collins offers a wide array of comfortable amenities. Whether you prefer an upscale hotel or roughinging it in a campsite there is sure to be something for you here.

Bed and Breakfast Edwards House Historic Bed & Breakfast 402 W. Mountain Ave. (970) 493-9191 edwardshouse.com

Inn at City Park

1734 W. Mountain Ave. (970) 672-4725 innatcitypark.com

Sheldon House Bed

and Breakfast 616 W. Mulberry St. (970) 221-1917

Hotels AmericInn Lodge and Suites 7645 Westgate Dr. (970) 226-1232 americinn.com

The Armstrong Hotel

259 S. College Ave. (970) 484 3883 thearmstronghotel.com

Best Western Kiva Inn

1638 E. Mulberry St. (970) 484-1984 bestwesternkivainn.com

Best Western University Inn 914 S. College Ave. (970) 484-1984

Cambria Suites

2921 E. Harmony Rd. (970) 267-9000 cambriasuites.com

Comfort Inn and Suites

601 SW Frontage Rd. HWY 14 and 1-25 (970) 407-0100 choicehotels.com

Comfort Suites

LaQuinta Inn & Suites

3709 E. Mulberry St. (970) 493-7800 | lq.com

1415 Oakridge Dr. (970) 206-4597 choicehotels.com

Marriott Hotel

350 E. Horsetooth Rd. (970) 226-5200 marriott.com

Days Inn

3625 E. Mulberry St. (970) 221-5490 daysinn.com

Hilton Fort Collins

Quality Inn & Suites

425 W. Prospect Rd. (970) 482-2626 | hilton.com See ad on back page

Holiday Inn Express

1426 Oakridge Dr. (970) 225-2200 hiexpress.com

4001 S. Mason St. (970) 282-9047 qualityinn.com

Residence Inn by Marriott 1127 Oakridge Dr. (970) 223-5700 mariott.com

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DINING

Choice Cuisine Fort Collins is a mecca for good eats, with more restaurants per capita than most cities in the United States. Whether you want to sit down or you need to grab food on the go, there are hundreds of choices. From steakhouses to vegetarian fare, there will be something to suit your appetite, budget and taste for adventure.

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American Austin’s

(970) 224-9691 100 W. Mountain Ave. (970) 267-6532 2815 E. Harmony Rd. austinsamericangrill.com

CB & Potts

(970) 221-1139 1415 W. Elizabeth St. (970) 226-0148 1441 E. Horsetooth Rd. cbpotts.com See ad on page 38

Charco Broiler

(970) 482-1472 1716 E. Mulberry St. charcobroiler.com See ad on page 41

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Jim’s Wings

(970) 493-1103 1205 Elizabeth St. jimswings.com See ad on page 44

Mayor of Old Town

(970) 682-2410 632 S. Mason themayorofoldtown.com

Trailhead Tavern

(970) 221-5757 148 W. Mountain Ave. trailheadtavern.com See ad on page 33

Washington’s Sports

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(970) 484-3989 132 Laporte Ave. Old Town Fort Collins, CO Check out all our daily specials and calendar @ www.thewashbar.com

Asian HuHot Mongolian Grill (970) 416-0555 249 S. College Ave. huhot.com See ad on page 32

Enlighten Your Palate at Fort Collins’ Coziest Cafe!

Lulu’s

117 South College Ave. (970) 419-3388

Suehiro Japanese Restaurant (970) 482-3734 223 Linden St.

Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Bagles Gib’s Bagels

(970) 224-5946 2531 S. Shields gibsbagels.com

970.484.7755

524 W. Laurel St

Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

www.cafebluebird.com

Bakey Corner Bakery Restaurant (970) 377-1200 3300 S. College Ave. cornerbakerycafe.com See ad on page 42

Breakfast

Cafe Bluebird (970) 484-7755 524 W. Laurel St. cafebluebird.com See ad on page 41

Snooze

(970) 482-9253 144 W. Mountain Ave. snoozeeatery.com

Burgers Five Guys Burgers and Fries (970) 797-2428 1335 W. Elizabeth St.

(970) 204-9140 2842 Council Tree Ave. See ad on page 44

Ope 7AMn for b re o 8 n W akfa and AM o eekda st at 9 A n Sa ys.

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Coffee House Momo Lolo

(970) 980-5372 1129 W. Elizabeth St. momololo.com See ad on page 7

Human Bean

(970) 416-5703 1822 S. College thehumanbean.com

Delis/Sandwiches

Campus West, Lory Student Center, Lake Street Market and all other Fort Collins locations!

Cheba Hut

(970) 482-7267 104 E. Laurel (970) 493-6644 925 S. Taft Hill Rd. chebahut.com

Subway

2815 E. Harmony Rd. 2614 S. Timberline Rd. 126 S. College Ave. 755 S. Lemay Ave. 2170 W. Drake Rd. 1101 W. Elizabeth St. 215 E. Foothills Pkwy 3680 S. Mason St. See ad on page 43

Egg & Cheese - Cold Cut Combo - Veggie Delite Black Forest Ham - BLT (Excludes Premium & Double Stack)

Not valid with any other offer. Offer subject to change.

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Fronzen Treats & Sweets Kilwins

(970) 221-9444 114 S. College Ave. kilwins.com See ad on page 32

Mahalo

1109 West Elizabeth St. (970) 449-4460

Walrus Ice Cream

(970) 482-5919 125 W. Mountain Ave. walrusicecream.com See ad on page 33

Indian Taj Mahal

(970) 493-1105 | 148 W. Oak

Italian Bisetti’s

(970) 493-0086 120 S. College Ave. bisetties.com See ad on page 32

Mexican Big City Burrito

(970) 482-3303 510 S. College Ave. bigcityburrito.com

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Cafe Mexicali

(970) 266-9292 2925 S. College Ave. cafemexicali.com

Rio Grande

(970) 224-5428 143 W. Mountain Ave. riograndemexican.com

Pizza & Calzones DP Dough (970) 224-0202 634 S. College dpdough.com

Krazy Karls

(970) 224-2000 1124 W. Elizabeth krazykarlspizza.com

Seafood Fish

(970) 224-1188 150 W. Oak St. fishmkt.com See ad on page 43

Vegitarian Rainbow, Ltd.

(970) 221-2664 212 W. Laurel St. www.rainbowfortcollins.com

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resources for families Ways families stay informed, involved, connected

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Parent Programs

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How Can You Become Part of Alumni and Parent Admissions Program

Most of you have not had the opportunity to visit us since late summer. Now that we are nearly halfway through the fall semester, there is a hum of activity throughout the campus. Our student organizations are in full swing, planning interesting events and programs. Students are immersed in their academic pursuits, spending time in the residence hall study rooms, studios, or in our many campus libraries, reading or writing, and working together on projects. Our new students have made many new friends and our returning students have reconnected with their classmates.

Parent & Family Weekend is a time for us to share our community with you, our families. As a parent myself, I know that all of you are here primarily to spend time with your students. But, I hope you have the opportunity to experience the Washington University community during your short visit. Attend a course taught by one of our internationally recognized faculty members. Visit Edison Theater to see the Performing Arts Department present Cabaret. Come cheer on the Washington University Football Bears as they take on Carnegie Mellon at noon on Saturday at the historic Francis Field. There is always much to do and see

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on our campus, and I am delighted that you are able to join us. Please accept my best wishes for a rewarding visit.

Sincerely yours, Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton

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Dear Families, We know that your student appreciates that you took the time to come for Parent & Family Weekend. We appreciate it as well and we hope that you have a wonderful visit. This weekend you have the opportunity to see how full our students’ lives have become. They are working hard in the classroom, the laboratory, and the library and they are volunteering in the community, participating in performing arts of various sorts—you’ll hear them talking about Diwali and Dance Marathon—and they are playing varsity and intramural sports. They may even look tired—I’m always amazed, though, at their reserves of energy and enthusiasm. Please share with them how impressed you are; they have certainly impressed us!

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When you are on campus for the weekend, please stop in and say hello.

My office is in the Women’s Building, just down the hallway from the Formal Lounge, where registration for Parent & Family Weekend is taking place. My office is in Room 117 and I would love to meet you. Please let me know if there is any way in which I may help your student or if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to share a story about them with me.

With warmest regards, Sharon Stahl Vice Chancellor for Students

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combining residential and commercial opportunities with splendid architecture and a lively walkable streetscape. Please note: This is a 2 hour+ walking tour. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

First Year Reading Program 10:00AM - 11:00AM Danforth University Center, Room 234 The book selected for the 2012 First Year Reading Program is The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates,

by Wes Moore. Faculty members who participated in the First Year Reading Program discussions will provide parents and families with an inside view of what transpired during the discussions. Please join in the conversation even if you have not had the opportunity to read the book!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Registration and Check-In 8:30AM - 5:30PM Ann W. Olin Women’s Building, Formal Lounge Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any pre-purchased tickets, a finalized schedule, and a complementary Parent & Family Weekend gift.

Visit Classes 8:30AM - 4:30PM Various Locations Join your student in a class or visit a variety of other Friday classes. Class listings are available at check-in/ registration.

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Engineering: Energy, Environmental and Chemical Lab Tours 9:00AM - 10:30AM Brauer Hall, Foyer The Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering offers students numerous opportunities to engage with faculty in cutting edge research. Join a tour of these exciting facilities and learn more about your students’ research options.

Central West End Walking Tour** 10:00AM - 12:30PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall The Central West End is a vibrant and sophisticated neighborhood Washington University in St. Louis

Engineering: Electrical and Systems Engineering Undergraduate Research and Lab Tours 10:30AM - 11:00AM Bryan Hall, Room 201 Enjoy faculty demonstrations of research used to develop cutting edge technology as well as enhance our students’ learning experience.

Engineering: Undergraduate Teaching Lab Tours 11:00AM – 11:30AM Bryan Hall, Room 202 Join a teaching lab in progress: the Systems Engineering Laboratory, in which engineering seniors design and test feedback control systems.

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The Curator’s Equation: Backstage at The Edison 11:00AM - 1:00PM Mallinckrodt Center, Edison Theatre Learn how a performing arts season is designed for Washington University’s Edison Theatre. There are always variables that the presenter must consider when making curatorial decisions. Come and learn about those variables and learn more about the current 2012 - 2013 season. Private backstage tour included!

Faculty lecture: Biases and Mistakes in How We Judge Our Own Emotions 11:00AM - 12:00PM Psychology Building, Room 215 Alan J. Lambert, Associate Professor of Psychology, will discuss some interesting and rather surprising errors that people often make when forming judgments about their own emotions.

Intuitively, we might think that we are quite good at figuring out what sorts of emotional reactions we might have experienced in the recent past. In some cases, however, we are surprisingly bad at this. For example, recent work in Dr. Lambert’s laboratory has shown that people believe that being reminded of the assassination of Osama bin Laden made them less angry whereas, in fact, such reminders actually had the opposite effect, as it made people more, not less, angry. Dr. Lambert will discuss these and other inferential errors we often make, and he will consider the more general questions that this raises about our ability to understand our own past experiences as well as to predict our own future reactions and behaviors.

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Parent and Family Rest Stop 12:00PM - 5:00PM Danforth University Center, Millstone Visitor’s Center Stop in anytime for refreshment and campus/community information.

Located by the south entrance of the Danforth University Center.

Sam Fox: Study Abroad Session 1:00PM – 2:00PM Givens Hall, Kemp Auditorium Belinda Lee and current students will talk about opportunities for art and architecture students to study abroad in the School’s various programs.

Engineering: Experiential Learning in Engineering 1:00PM - 2:00PM Whitaker Hall, Room 218 Come learn about various opportunities for students that supplement and enrich classroom learning. Information about internships, cooperative learning experiences as well as undergraduate research and the School’s new student

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entrepreneurial initiative for ideas and inventions, the Discovery Competition, will be presented.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 1:00PM - 2:00PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Visit the Kemper Art Museum for a special guided tour of either the permanent collection or special exhibitions led by Washington University student docents.

Arts & Sciences: Study Abroad Information Session 1:00PM - 2:30PM Seigle Hall, Room L006 Come hear about the range of study abroad programs open to Arts & Sciences students from Overseas Programs staff and returned students. An overview of the philosophy, policies, and application procedures will be provided, with plenty of time for questions.

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Men’s Fraternity Housing Information Session and Tour 1:00PM - 2:30PM January Hall, Room 110 Come learn about Washington University’s fraternity housing system and take a peek at a couple of our chapter houses on the upper and lower rows.

Institute for Public Service, will share how we help students live out a commitment to community. She will be joined by Matthew Seiden, who will offer a parent’s perspective on Washington University’s role in helping your student contribute to social change.

Skandalaris Seminar Series: The Market and Value Proposition 1:00PM - 2:30PM Simon Hall, Room 106 Join us for a discussion on The Market and Value Proposition. This seminar will address next steps after an entrepreneur has presented and tested his idea and is determining his place in the market.

Get Crafty, Give Back 1:00PM - 3:00PM Umrath Hall, Campus Y, Lower Level Building Tomorrow’s Leaders. Come visit the Campus Y and learn about our 24 student-led community service programs.

The Campus Y is a unique branch of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis and has been on campus for over 100 years providing for the needs of students at Washington University in St. Louis. Join us as we make cards for children at St. Louis area hospitals.

Cultivating the Next Generation of Civic Leaders 1:00PM - 3:00PM Danforth University Center, Gephardt Institute, Suite 340 Does your student want to make a difference in the world? Amanda Moore McBride, Associate Dean for Social Work, Brown School, and Director, Gephardt

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Open House: Career Center 1:00PM - 3:00PM Danforth University Center, Room 110; Engineering Satellite: Lopata Hall, Room 303; Architecture Satellite: Givens Hall, Foyer; Art Satellite: Bixby Hall, Room 1 Parents and families, meet Career Center staff and learn about the services and resources available to your student.

Open House: Cornerstone: The Center for Advanced Learning 1:00PM - 3:00PM South 40, Cornerstone, Gregg House Come meet our staff and tour our facilities. The Center provides academic mentoring, study tips, time management, and workshops for all students as well as support and accommodations for students with disabilities.

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Open House: Film and Media Studies 1:00PM - 3:00PM Seigle Hall, Room 408 Is your student interested in a Film and Media Studies major? Wondering how one might use a degree in Film and Media Studies? Come meet the faculty.

They are ready to answer your questions.

Open House: Sam Fox 1:00PM – 3:00PM Steinberg Hall, Gallery Join us for light refreshments and a chance to view recent student work.

Open House: The Writing Center and The Speaking Studio 1:00PM - 3:00PM Eads Hall, Room 111 Please drop by to meet our tutors and learn more about the writing and public speaking support services available to students.

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Downtown Walking Tour** 1:00PM - 4:00PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall Guides will emphasize the architectural history of downtown, including the stories of the architects who designed the great historic buildings on the tour.

Tour time includes a bus ride from WU campus to the site.

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neighborhood and tour a historic home.

Tour time includes a bus ride from WU campus to the site. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Photobooth 1:00PM - 4:00PM Danforth University Center, base of the Grand Staircase Smile for the camera and take home a FREE picture souvenir.

Lafayette Square Walking Tour** 1:00PM - 4:00PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall Tour the elegant Lafayette Square

Chemistry 111 Meet and Greet 1:30PM - 2:30PM Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 201 Families are invited to meet with the faculty members teaching Chemistry

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111, and to learn about our objectives for the course and our philosophies for teaching and learning. We will briefly describe course policies and standards, and the supplementary-support programs that are available for your students. We look forward to meeting you and to answering your questions.

Engineering: Undergraduate Teaching Lab Tours 1:45PM – 2:15PM Urbauer Hall, Room 115 Join a teaching lab in progress: the Digital System Engineering Laboratory, in which seniors design and test digital systems that are foundations of today’s computers.

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Open House: German Department 2:00PM - 3:00PM Ridgley Hall, Room 317 Come meet the faculty of the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures to discover how our undergraduate program combines excellent language instruction with courses in a wide range of historical, political, cultural and literary areas of interest.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 2:00PM - 3:00PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum See Friday’s 1:00PM description.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the Career Center but Were Afraid to Ask Your Student: Advice for Families 2:00PM - 3:00PM Danforth University Center, Room 234 Mark Smith, Director of the Career Center, will share information on services and resources available as well as provide advice for families.

Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Information Session 2:00PM - 3:30PM Whitaker Hall, Room 100 Biomedical Engineering provides your student with a strong academic curriculum supported by engaged faculty instruction and research opportunities. Please join Associate Chair Kurt Thoroughman to learn more about your student’s experience in this exciting major.

Open House: English Department 2:00PM - 3:00PM Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge, Room 201 The English Department is delighted to welcome students, parents, and families to our open house. Learn more about our program and faculty and the various academic and professional opportunities that are available for English Majors.

Light refreshments will be provided.

DC Programs Information Session and Reception 2:00PM - 3:30PM Danforth University Center, Room 276 Come and hear about the exciting new programs that Washington University offers in Washington, D.C. Combining internships, classes, speakers, and extracurricular activities, during both the academic year and the summer, there

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are opportunities in D.C. for students of all academic interests, as well as community programs. Afterwards, meet the staff of the Washington, D.C. Programs and students who have previously participated.

including through scholarships, both merit and need-based, government and military scholarships, bank loans, and the role families play. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Open House: Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science 2:00PM - 3:30PM Jolley Hall, Room 306 Join professors and students in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science for light refreshments and discussion of classes, projects, and student life at Washington University.

The event will include poster presentations by undergraduate students on their research.

Open House: Electrical and Systems Engineering 2:30PM - 3:00PM Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium Speak with department faculty about courses, their research and opportunities for your student.

Financing a Medical Education 2:15PM - 3:15PM McDonnell Hall, Room 162 Bridget O’Neal, Assistant Dean & Director of Financial Aid of the Washington University School of Medicine, will speak about various avenues through which one might finance a medical education

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Engineering: Computer Science and Engineering Undergraduate Research and Lab Demonstration 2:30PM - 3:15PM Lopa all, Room 520 Media and Machines Laboratory Professor Caitlin Kelleher and her students will give demonstrations of Looking Glass - a programming environment designed for kids that provides a context for exploring tool support for learning from and reusing code created by others.

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Skandalaris Seminar Series: Panel Discussion with Start-Up and Experienced Social and Commercial Entrepreneurs 2:30PM - 4:00PM Simon Hall, Room 106 A panel of start-up and experienced social and commercial entrepreneurs will give their perspectives on how they developed and utilized their own skills in implementing their ventures.

Eliot House Afternoon Tea (for Thomas Eliot and Eliot B Houses) 3:00PM - 4:00PM Eliot House, Lobby, South 40 Drop in any time for tea, coffee, and afternoon snacks in the lobby of Eliot House. Meet our residential advisor staff and mingle with other Eliot House families.

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John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics Presentation: Is there need for a public conversation about religion and politics?

3:00PM - 4:00PM Mallinckrodt Center, Room 302 Director Marie Griffith will lead a discussion about the need for an ideologically neutral venue for fostering rigorous scholarship and civil public discourse in the study of American religion and politics.

LGBT Parent & Family Weekend Reception 3:00PM - 4:30PM Danforth University Center, Room 233 Join the Coordinator for LGBT Student Involvement and Leadership and LGBT student leaders for an informal reception during Parent & Family Weekend. Get your questions answered about LGBT student life, learn how to get involved on campus, and find resources for parents, families, and students. Refreshments and snacks provided.

Questions? Email lgbt@wustl.edu.

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Student Entrepreneurial Program Panel Discussion 3:00PM - 4:00PM Mallinckrodt Center, Multi-Purpose Room The Student Entrepreneurial Program (StEP) will present a panel discussion led by representatives from Washington University’s student-run businesses. The discussion will cover a number of topics, including the challenge of balancing school and business responsibilities, the knowledge and skills gained from running a business, and how prospective student-entrepreneurs can get involved with a business of their own. After the presentation we will open the floor for questions from the audience.

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William Greenleaf Eliot Residential College Coffee Break (for Danforth, Shepley, and Wheeler Houses) 3:00PM - 4:00PM Shepley House, Lobby, South 40 Stop by for tea, coffee, and cookies in the lobby of Shepley House and meet our residential advisor staff and faculty.

Lee/Beau Coffee and Cocoa (for Lee and Beaumont Halls) 3:00PM - 4:30PM Lee Hall, Lobby, South 40 Lee/Beau welcomes all parents and families to stop by to meet the Residential College staff and enjoy our spin on a classic Lee/Beau tradition.

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Open House: International & Area Studies/International Leadership Program/Sigma Iota Rho 3:00PM - 4:30PM Danforth University Center, Room 248 International and Area Studies majors/ minors, potential major/minors, members of the International Leadership Program, and members of Sigma Iota Rho and their families are welcome. Please join us for a brief presentation about our major, our students, and study abroad options within our program followed by light refreshments. This will be a chance to chat with faculty and students from our programs.

RUSoFo Sweet Shop (for Rubelmann, Umrath, and South 40 Houses) 3:00PM - 5:00PM Umrath House, Lobby, South 40 RUSoFo welcomes all RUSoFo families to stop by to meet our residential advisor staff and enjoy delicious cookies and brownies.

Brookings Residential College Coffee and Dessert Break (for Lien and Gregg Houses) 3:30PM - 4:30PM Lien House, Lien Commons, South 40 Drop in to meet the Brookings Residential College staff and mingle with other families of Brookings residents.

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Meet the Deans 3:30PM - 4:30PM Architecture: Steinberg Hall, Auditorium; Art: Steinberg Hall, Auditorium; Arts & Sciences: Duncker Hall, Room 101; Business: Simon Hall, Room 113; Engineering: Whitaker Hall, Auditorium Take this opportunity to meet the deans of the undergraduate schools and learn more about the exciting developments taking place within each school.

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JKL Residential College Afternoon Social (for Rutledge, Shanedling, and Dauten Halls) 3:30PM - 5:00PM Dauten Hall, Kitchen, South 40 Swing by to meet the JKL Residential College staff and faculty and to mingle with other families of JKL residents while enjoying some coffee and desserts.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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Liggett/Koenig Afternoon Coffee and Desserts (for Liggett and Koenig Houses) 3:30PM - 5:00PM Liggett/Koenig House, Lobby, South 40 Liggett/Koenig invites parents and families of LK residents to drop in to enjoy coffee and desserts with residential college staff. We look forward to WeLKoming you!

Park/Mudd Just Desserts (for Park and Mudd Houses) 3:30PM - 5:00PM Mudd House, Mudd Commons, South 40 Drop in to enjoy the company of the residential college staff and meet other parents and families of Park/Mudd residents. We look forward to seeing you!

Waymazing Treats with Wayman Crow Residential College (for Dardick and Nemerov Houses) 3:30PM - 4:30PM Dardick House, Dardick Commons, South 40 Join the Wayman Crow residential college staff and socialize with other families of Wayman Crow residents over delectable desserts.

HIG Residential College Afternoon Break (for Hitzeman, Hurd, and Myers Halls) 3:30PM - 5:00PM Hurd Hall, Lower Level, South 40 Come on by and meet the HIG Residential College staff and mingle with other families of HIG residents while enjoying some coffee and desserts. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Open House: Olin Business School’s Weston Career Center 4:00PM - 5:00PM Simon Hall, Room 10 The Weston Career Center helps business students make the most of their college experience as they prepare for the future. Stop by to learn more about all career-related topics, including resume writing, interviewing, internships, and full-time jobs.

Skandalaris Seminar Series: Reception 4:00pm - 5:00pm Simon Hall, Foyer This reception follows our earlier seminar and all are welcome to attend any or all parts of our afternoon programing. This is a great opportunity to stop by, meet the staff, and learn more about the Skandalaris Center.

Ted Talk: Using Creativity and Passion as a Vehicle for Social Change 4:00PM - 5:30PM McDonnell Hall, Room 162 Come to a Ted Talk with some of the most creative and engaging professors on campus! Learn about their passions

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and how they have used their creativity in their work and to create social change in their communities. Brought to you by Chimes Junior Honorary.

Engineering Reception 4:30PM - 5:30PM Whitaker Hall, Atrium Light reception following the Deans’ meeting where families can mingle with and talk to Engineering faculty, staff, and administrators.

Voices and Sounds of Wash U: a cappella, Choir & Music Concert 7:30PM - 10:00PM 560 Music Center, Delmar & Trinity Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment by some of Washington University’s most talented performers including the Washington University Concert Choir, a cappella groups, and student soloists and ensembles.

Consider enjoying dinner with your student on the Delmar Loop at 6:00PM before walking over to the concert. Please note the show will start promptly at 7:30PM. Parking on the Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

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Performing Arts Department Student Performance of Cabaret 8:00PM Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center “What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play. Life is a cabaret old chum, come to the cabaret.”

A sexy Berlin cabaret sets the stage for the chilling shift from the decadent Weimar era to the rise of Hitler’s Third Reich. Directed by Annamaria Pileggi, Performing Arts Department Professor of the Practice. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543.

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Fall South 40 Week Formal (a student only event) 8:30PM – 11:00PM Hyatt Regency Rooftop Ballroom Enjoy dinner with your student before you send him/her off to a night of dancing and fun! You can then make your way to Voices and Sounds of Wash U. Sponsored by Congress of the South 40.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Registration and Check-In 8:30AM - 3:00PM Ann W. Olin Women’s Building, Formal Lounge Please stop by to pick up your registration packet including any prepurchased tickets, a finalized schedule, and a complementary Parent and Family Weekend gift.

Parent and Family Rest Stop 9:00AM - 12:00PM Danforth University Center, Millstone Visitor’s Center Stop in anytime for refreshment and campus/community information.

Located by the south entrance of the Danforth University Center.

Bellefontaine Historic Cemetery Walking Tour** 9:30AM - 12:30PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall This historic site was part of the midnineteenth century rural cemetery movement. The tour will include visits to the permanent resting places of many nationally famous figures in the arts, military, and business. The cemetery has architecturally significant structures such as the Busch mausoleum and the Wainwright tomb (one of Louis Sullivan’s greatest masterpieces). Tour time

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Chancellor Wrighton: The Undergraduate Experience 10:00AM - 11:00AM Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 300 Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will discuss the educational experience of the University’s undergraduate students.

Soulard Walking Tour** 10:00AM - 1:00PM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall Exploring the Soulard neighborhood offers almost two centuries of St. Louis history - from French landowners to the diverse immigrants of our Industrial Age to present-day rehabbers and urbanists. This walking tour follows the steps of thousands who have resided, worked, and worshipped in the preserved streetscapes. You will walk approximately two miles, with time to shop in Soulard Market, a Farmers Market operating since 1845. Tour time includes a bus ride from WU campus to the site.

Not Your Parent’s Library 10:30AM - 11:00AM Olin Library, Room 142 Many of today’s students keep the library in their pocket and access it with their cell phone. Journal articles appear at the click of a mouse. Some newspapers from the 1800s are now digitized and can be searched instantaneously. No longer is the library merely a repository for books. Come see the resources and services provided by the Library to today’s Washington University students.

Light refreshments will be available.

Brief Tour of the Olin Library 11:00AM - 11:20AM Olin Library, Level 1 Lobby Tours will begin in the Olin Library Level 1 Lobby and visit the following: the Information Desk and other major service areas, computer labs and instructional areas, individual and group study areas, the New Book and Pop Lit areas, and our Special Collections area, which includes our “Ginkgo Room.”

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Is Your Student Considering a Master’s or PhD? 11:00AM - 12:00PM Seigle Hall, Room L006 Learn more about the current elements of applying to and taking part in a Master’s or PhD program. Amy Heath-Carpentier (Assistant Director, PreGraduate School) will discuss timing, financial, educational, and personal questions that often concern parents and families about this process. She’ll also describe the many resources available at Wash U to help your student prepare to expand his horizons or reach her full potential.

The Curator’s Equation: Backstage at The Edison 11:00AM - 1:00PM Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center See Friday’s 11:00AM description.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

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Brunch 11:00AM – 2:00PM Bear’s Den, South 40 House, South 40 The Village Café, The Village House, North Side Sample the University Dining Services’ weekend brunch buffet. Bear’s Den serves an all-you-care-to-eat brunch for $11.05 when using cash or credit card or $9.00 when deducted from student meal points. The Village Café brunch is a la carte. You can pay with cash, credit card or deduct from the student’s meal plan with his or her ID. Undergraduate Research Symposium: Keynote and Platform Talk Keynote and Platform Talk: 12:00PM - 1:30PM Laboratory Sciences, Room 300 Poster Session: 1:30PM - 3:30PM Olin Library Learn about ‘consequentialization’ and the structure of morality, explore the effects of area and fire on plant diversity in Ozark Mountain glades, find out the electronic effects of MeOMeN4 supported Pd complexes and much more! Stop by any time to hear talks and to view posters showcasing research conducted by over 150 Wash U undergraduates in all disciplines.

Financial Responsibility: Starting a Conversation with Your College Student 11:30AM - 12:30PM Laboratory Sciences, Room 250 Now is a good time to start a conversation with your student about financial responsibility. For many 24

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students, the college experience provides an opportunity to access credit cards for the first time. This opens the door to on-line purchasing via computers as well as phone apps. Conversations about budgeting, the use of student loans, the importance of building good credit, setting up a bank account, the use of debit cards and credit cards are fundamental to establishing sound financial habits. Professor Michael Gordinier, Senior Lecturer in Management at the Olin School of Business, will speak on financial topics that should be discussed and the important role parents and families play in helping their student develop financial responsibility.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 1:00PM - 2:00PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum See Friday’s 1:00PM description.

Washington University Symphony Orchestra 1:00PM - 2:30PM 560 Music Center, Delmar & Trinity The WU Symphony Orchestra will present an afternoon of symphonic favorites as some of the best student musicians at Washington University take the stage in the orchestra’s first concert of the year. Steven Jarvi will conduct the performance, which includes Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Reception to follow.

No tickets required. Please note the show will start promptly at 1:00PM. Parking on the Loop is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find

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Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour 2:00PM - 3:00PM Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum See Friday’s 1:00PM description.

City Faces and Mr. Wash U 2:00PM - 4:00PM Danforth University Center, Room 276 City Faces is a nationally-recognized art and mentoring program for inner-city youth begun by Architecture professor Bob Hansman in 1994. Professor Hansman will give a slide presentation about City Faces, which offers an open studio, classes, (art, nutrition, tutoring, among others), and personal guidance as buffers against the negative aspects of life in the housing projects. Mr. Wash U is an annual student-run benefit that crowns one undergraduate student who embodies the Wash U ideals of scholarship, character, and service.

The event unifies the undergraduate student body around the goal of raising a projected $30,000 for the City Faces studio in the Clinton Peabody Public Housing Project.

Behind the Bunny: The History of Washington University 1853-2009 3:15PM – 4:00PM January Hall, Room 110 How did Washington University get its name? How did the campus get to host the World’s Fair, the Olympic Games, and four presidential debates? What happened to the live bear on campus?

Did Chancellor Wrighton really invent glowsticks? Learn about the history and on-going traditions of Washington

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University and see what they didn’t tell you on the campus tour.

St. Louis City Bus Tour** 3:30PM - 5:30PM Bus departs from the steps outside Brookings Hall St. Louis is a city rich in tradition and committed to progress. Enjoy the architecture, history and stories of St. Louis while hearing about plans for redevelopment. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Student Fall Fashion Show** 4:00PM – 5:00PM Steinberg Hall, Lobby Come view students’ creations at this student-run show. **Tickets are available for sale through students in the fashion major.

Comedy night at the DUC* 7:00PM – 9:00PM Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons Come relax in the Danforth University Center (DUC) while a professional comedian engages the audience in a lively comedy show that is sure to please. *Seating is limited in Tisch Commons. Free tickets are available upon request at Parent & Family Weekend check-in and registration for Tisch Commons seating. When all Tisch Common seating tickets have been distributed, additional overflow seating will be available in other areas of the DUC.

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Juggling Showcase** 7:00PM - 9:00PM Simon Hall, May Auditorium Come join the WU Juggling Club for our annual juggling showcase.

This spectacular show features internationally acclaimed performances by some of the world’s best jugglers for a night of awe-inspiring entertainment. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Performing Arts Department Student Performance of Cabaret 8:00PM Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center “What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play. Life is a cabaret old chum, come to the cabaret.”

A sexy Berlin cabaret sets the stage for the chilling shift from the decadent Weimar era to the rise of Hitler’s Third Reich. Directed by Annamaria Pileggi, Performing Arts Department Professor of the Practice. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543.

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Ms. Jubilee Family Weekend Dance Beginner lesson: 8:30PM Live music: 9:00PM - 11:30PM College Hall, South 40 The Washington University Swing Dance Club would like to invite you to a night of live jazz music and swing dance on the South 40! Come join us for a beginner lesson at 8:30PM, no experience or partner required! Then live music provided by the lovely Ms. Jubilee, a local St. Louis jazz band, until 11:30PM. See you there!

Jazz Lounge 9:00PM - 11:00PM Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge Enjoy live music by local jazz artists and good conversation with other WU families and students. Complimentary coffee and desserts will be served.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Forest Park Bus Tour** 9:00AM - 11:00AM Bus departs from the front steps of Brookings Hall Join us for a morning ride through Forest Park, one of the oldest and largest urban parks in the United States. Our tour will include the spectacular Grand Basin and the foot of Art Hill, The Muny, one of the world’s largest outdoor theaters, seating over 12,000, and the St. Louis Art Museum designed by Cass Gilbert. **Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl. edu.

Brunch 11:00AM – 2:00PM Bear’s Den, South 40 House, South 40 The Village Café, The Village House, North Side Sample the University Dining Services’ weekend brunch buffet. Bear’s Den serves an all-you-care-to-eat brunch for

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$11.05 when using cash or credit card or $9.00 when deducted from student meal points. The Village Café brunch is a la carte. You can pay with cash, credit card or deduct from the student’s meal plan with his or her ID. Performing Arts Department Student Performance of Cabaret 2:00PM Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center “What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play. Life is a cabaret old chum, come to the cabaret.”

A sexy Berlin cabaret sets the stage for the chilling shift from the decadent Weimar era to the rise of Hitler’s Third Reich. Directed by Annamaria Pileggi, Performing Arts Department Professor of the Practice. Please call the Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets, 314.935.6543.

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Washington University is far more than an academic institution — it is a community that brings together individuals from all over the world. Parents are invaluable members of this dynamic community.

Parent Programs Although geographically scattered, Washington U parents share a central value: they want their sons and daughters to have the very best undergraduate experience possible.

As a parent of a Washington University student, it is important you have opportunities to connect with fellow parents and with the University. Here are some of the ways parents can stay informed, involved, and connected: Subscribe to Family Ties, a quarterly e-newsletter that bridges the information gap between WU family members and life on campus.

Go to wustl.edu/community/ parents/stayinformed.html.

Alumni & Parents Admission Program (APAP): Parent members have

the opportunity to host or attend receptions for admitted and enrolling students, represent the University at college fairs, and be resources for parents for recently admitted students.

Career Center: Parents can become part of the WU professional community by posting any co-op, internship, or full-time positions your organization may have available. You can also help by introducing Career Center staff to the Human Resources or recruiting team in your company.

Be a Hometown Ambassador: Many parent volunteers host events in their homes for alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Attending events in your hometown is also a wonderful way to connect with the University.

The Parent Programs team works to serve the needs of all Washington U parents.

If you are ever in need of assistance, please contact the Parent Programs Office at (800) 247-8517.

Brian Fiedler - Senior Director Diane Ryberg - Director Zach Silvers - Senior Associate Director

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Parents Annual Fund The Parents Annual Fund is a vital part of the Washington University Annual Fund. Annual gifts provide unrestricted resources that enhance the Washington U. experience for every student.

Why Give?

Parents make gifts to support Washington University for a number of reasons: They appreciate their son or daughter’s experience at the University.

They believe in the value of supporting excellence in education.

They realize 60% of students receive scholarships or financial aid to attend the University. By providing scholarship support, the Parents Annual Fund helps to ensure diversity in the student body that enriches the leaning experience for all.

They see an opportunity to have a transformational impact on the University and its students.

It feels good to know they’re making a difference!

Tuition covers only a portion of the total cost to educate each student. The Parents Annual Fund makes an immediate impact to enhance the college experience for your son or daughter.

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Where Your Gift Will Go?

Your gift of $1,000 or more to the Parents Annual Fund will qualify you for membership in the William Greenleaf Eliot Society. Eliot Society members are the leaders who help ensure Washington University’s stature as one of the world’s leading institutions of teaching and research. Members may receive benefits, including parking privileges on the Danforth Campus.

Your gift to the Parents Annual Fund directly supports the school in which your student is enrolled or any other area you wish to support. Each dean selects a priority use for parents; gifts to that school or college. The Parents Annual Fund is expended during the current academic year to help attract the highest caliber faculty and to strengthen your student’s school or favorite program.

How Can You Become Part of APAP? The Alumni and Parents Admission Program (APAP) is a group of dedicated Washington University alumni and parents who assist with the undergraduate admissions process.

APAP members help the University recruit, interview, and enroll talented students. Washington University parents are in a special position to communicate undergraduate student experiences, as well as what is to be gained from a WU education. In addition, they help to personalize what might otherwise seem like a formal and form-laden process. Few people are better qualified to promote Washington University than parents of current WU students.

APAP allows parent and alumni to make a significant contribution to the WU community from their local communities.

It also enables parents and alumni to make connections with one another in cities all over the world. For information about how to get involved with APAP or to join, please visit apap.wustl.edu, or contact us at (800 or 314) 935-4826 or apap@wustl.edu.

Parent members of APAP have an important perspective to share with prospective parents and students as they consider Washington University. APAP parent members may host and attend receptions; staff college fairs; participate in Parent to Parent Calling, the Parents Resource List, and the International Resource List; and help to spread the word about WU in their communities.

For more information please call Parent Programs at (800) 247-8517 or e-mail parentprograms@wustl.edu.

How to Give?

To contribute to the Parents Annual Fund, please visit: http://alumni.wustl.edu/parents/ Pages/parents-annual-fund.aspx or call the Parent Programs Office at (800) 247-8517.

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Welcome, JMU parents and family members! Our Family Weekend Guide provides suggestions for activities to do this weekend, what to expect for Saturday’s sold-out game against Towson University, other sports events going on this weekend, tailgating recipes, how the Harrisonburg area prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the year, and how to get ready for your family’s arrival. Read more to start filling out your schedule for the weekend.

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Prepping for parents katie Baroody / file photo

L’Italia Restaurant and Bar serves about 1,200 people between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Family Weekend. It started taking reservations for this weekend right after last year’s Family Weekend ended.

An influx of family members this weekend causes a spike in business for local restaurants and hotels

By Dylan Garner The Breeze

L’Italia Restaurant and Bar hA had parents reserving tables for this year’s Family Weekend since last year’s ended.

The demand for a table at L’Italia during Family Weekend has grown since owner Gervasio Amato started serving students and their families 27 years ago.

“We already have reservations for Family Weekend next year and for graduation in 2014,” Amato said. “Every year gets better and better.”

Amato makes major preparations for the influx of students and parents every year. He said he has double the typical number of servers working and begins making the homemade food early in the morning. He also restricts the menu to streamline the process.

Amato added that Family Weekend draws in 300 percent of the normal weekend crowd for the restaurant.

“We have 1,200 people [total] come in between 5 p.m. and 10

p.m., and we can only fit 100 at a time,” he said.

The impact at Dave’s Downtown Taverna is similar, according to general manager John McDaniel. He said the business is about twice as busy as a normal weekend. But he also said there’s a shift in peak hours because more people come in for dinner rather than the bar late at night.

Hotels also benefit from the large number of people coming into Harrisonburg. According to the online booking of hotels recommended on JMU’s website, there are about 23 hotels in the area and 19 of them are completely booked for the weekend.

Of those that have rooms left, rates have been marked up as much as two to three times the amount of a normal stay. One hotel in the area that usually charges $81 to $99 for rooms is now charging $259 to $269 for its remaining rooms.

Sue Nesselrodt, front desk manager at the Hampton Inn on University Boulevard, said because of the limited number of rooms a hotel has, Family Weekend demand is large and consistent.

“We are typically booked about two months after the previous year’s Family Weekend,” Nesselrodt said.

Many parents have had to come up with alternatives, whether it’s staying in their child’s apartment or finding a hotel outside of town. Maureen Cashman, a senior accounting major, said her parents had to find a place to stay in Staunton, even after searching for a hotel back in March.

“We’re from the North so they have to come even farther south,” she said. “It’s just really annoying.”

But the parents who can get into Harrisonburg hotels may notice some extra accommodations for them. Nesselrodt said the Hampton Inn offers special treats, such as popcorn, to make parents feel welcome for the weekend.

“We just try to make everybody feel comfortable, and I think we do a good job at that,” she said. “It’s crazy but it’s great.”

Contact Dylan Garner at breezecopy@gmail.com

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wes jones | | guest columnist

Your Family Weekend checklist There are vital preparations to keep in mind before your parents arrive in Harrisonburg Family Weekend can be just as stressful as finals week. It marks a lot of firsts.

Maybe it’s your first year at JMU, and your parents are coming to see your dorm all decorated and lived-in since move-in day. Or maybe it’s the first time your parents are seeing your apartment or townhouse that’s not over Skype.

Stock up on everything. If you like to plan ahead like I do, you already have pages filled with things you “need.”

Whatever your parents offer you, accept it.

Nonetheless, Family Weekend is a big deal.

It’s an exciting time.

Students can show their parents that yes, they can survive without the watchful eye of mommy and daddy.

But it doesn’t come without the necessary preparations. Let me provide you with some pointers to help you have a flawless Family Weekend.

First and most

important: Clean your dorm room or house. If JMU can “clean” Newman Lake with blue dye, you can also tidy up a bit.

Nothing is more awkward than trying to explain the strange blue marks on your walls. Invest in some air fresheners or candles, because while you may be accustomed to the dirty clothes and alcohol stench you call home, your parents aren’t.

I’ll never forget when my mom came down for the first time and said, “Well, you never forget that smell.” I didn’t take it as a compliment. And let’s be honest, other than move-in day, Family Weekend is the only time your living area is completely mess-free or doesn’t smell to high heaven.

Second, parent-proof your house. This involves hiding those posters of Bob Marley smoking that you got the minute your parents left. If you don’t think your parents notice everything, you need to re-evaluate how you got into college. If you leave these seemingly harmless posters up, next thing you know, you’re home for Thanksgiving Break and met at the door with a hug and a cup to pee in.

While you’re at it, reconsider your shrine of empty Burnett’s bottles you’ve put on top of your cabinet. Third, realize that during this weekend only, your wants can

Football coach Mickey Matthews, who could win his 100th game on Saturday, probably has his own anxieties over Family Weekend.

become needs. Stock up on everything. If you like to plan ahead like I do, you already have pages filled with things you “need.” Whatever your parents offer you, accept it. My mom must think I wipe myself with loose leaf paper because every time she comes, she insists on

leaving me with Costco packs of toilet paper.

Just don’t forget to tell them how much they’re appreciated and loved — right before and after you check out.

Finally, don’t be embarrassed by your parents. Walking around campus with your parents

decked out in purple and gold doesn’t make you less cool. That was high school; this is college.

Mom and Dad are walking around beaming with pride because they’re proud of you, your successes and the progress you’ve made.

While Family Weekend may require a little extra

cleaning, stashing and patience, just try to relax and have fun. This whole weekend is about you so let them buy every “Proud JMU Parent” shirt they see.

Wes Jones is a junior media arts and design major. Contact Wes at joneswb@dukes.jmu.edu.

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Spice up your tailgate Black-eyed pea artichoke dip

Sweet-and-sour meatballs

Seven-layer taco dip Ingredients:

n 1 cup shredded

cheddar cheese

n 1 (1-ounce) package

taco seasoning mix

n 1 cup shredded mexican

3-cheese blend

n 1 (16-ounce) can

Directions:

refried beans

n 1 (8-ounce) package

cream cheese, softened

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Sweet-and-sour meatballs are great finger food for tailgating.

Directions:

n 1 large tomato, chopped

n 1 bag of frozen

n Let simmer for 3 hours

n 1 jar salsa n 1 bunch chopped

n 1 jar of chili sauce

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n 1 jar of grape jelly

Try mixing up your usual burger-and-hot-dog tailgate this year with some delicious black-eyed pea artichoke dip.

Ingredients:

Directions:

n 1 (15-ounce) can black-

n Preheat the oven

eyed peas, drained

n 1 (14-ounce) can

artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

n 1/2 cup sautéed

chopped onions

n 1/2 cup mayonnaise n 1/2 cup sour cream n 1 envelope ranch

salad dressing mix

n 1/2 cup grated

Parmesan cheese

n 1/2 cup shredded

mozzarella cheese

to 350 degrees.

n Mix the black-eyed

peas, artichokes, onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix and parmesan cheese in a bowl.

n Spoon into a baking

of sour cream

Ingredients: meatballs

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n 1 (16-ounce) container

Chicago dog n 8 hot dog buns

n Grill hot dogs

until done

n 1 jar of Claussen

spicy & hot pickles

n 8 hot dogs

lettuce, shredded

n Put hot dogs on bun

n 1 (6-ounce) can sliced

green olives, drained

n Spread mixture onto

a large serving dish.

n Mix sour cream and

cream cheese in medium bowl, spread over refried beans.

n Top the layers with

n 1 small head iceberg

black olives, drained

Directions:

taco seasoning mix and refried beans.

green onions

n 1 (6-ounce) can sliced

Ingredients:

n In medium bowl, blend

salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese.

n Garnish with

black olives.

— Submitted by Martha Kent

n Top with mustard,

n 1 jar of yellow mustard

relish, sliced tomato and a pickle wedge.

n 2 tomatoes n 1 jar of relish

— Submitted by Andy Parker

dish, 13x8 or 9x9

n Sprinkle the mozzarella

cheese over the blackeyed pea mixture.

n Bake for 20 minutes

or until browned.

n Serve hot with tortilla

or pita chips.

— Submitted by Barbara Parker

courtesy of MCT Campus

Get creative with your hot dog. Add jalapeños for extra kick.

courtesy of MCT Campus

Like Mexican food? Eat it all at once in a seven-layer taco dip.

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Taming the tigers The Dukes prepare to take on defending champ Towson as Mickey Matthews preps for a career-making win

By Tony Schaffner The Breeze

The No. 5 Dukes return to action at Bridgeforth Stadium Saturday with a nationally televised showdown against defending Colonial Athletic Association champion No. 12 Towson University.

Towson entered this season predicted to win the CAA in the preseason poll and hasn’t disappointed. The Tigers (2-2, 1-0) are coming off an impressive effort against No. 3 Louisiana State University losing 38-22.

After finishing the previous two seasons with a combined record of 3-19, the “Turnaround Tigers” finished last season (9-3, 7-1) averaging nearly 35 points a game, and led the CAA in rushing offense with 229.9 yards per game. The Tigers improved drastically with the addition

of 15 Division-I transfers and running back Terrance West, who came out of high school heavily recruited by Clemson University.

On offense, Towson likes to play smash-mouth football by giving West 25-30 touches a game. The Tigers mix it up with their quarterback Grant Enders, is a proficient passer who’s quick enough to scramble for yardage.

They also boast a big and strong offensive line unit that routinely protects Enders and paves running lanes for West.

“As a defense, we really need to stay together and not make mistakes because that’s when a defense will fall,” said free safety Dean Marlowe. “[We’ve] got to keep doing what [we’ve] practiced and prepared for all week.”

According to head coach Mickey Matthews, the Tigers run a multiple defense and a lot of blitzes. Since their last matchup, Matthews said, “They’ve changed a lot. They’re better on

defense and they have better personnel on defense.”

The last time the Dukes and the Tigers squared off was in 2010, when quarterback Drew Dudzik threw and ran for a touchdown that led JMU to a 17-13 victory.

The players realize this game could decide the CAA champion as well as Football Championship Subdivision playoff seeding.

“Out of all the games I’ve played this season, this is the most important one,” said Stephon Roberston, captain and middle linebacker.

If If the Dukes can prove victorious this weekend Matthews will reach the milestone for his 100th win. He already has the most victories in school history, surpassing former JMU head coach Challace McMillin’s 61 victories. see TOWSON, page 13

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Towson | Dukes ‘are going to go out and play hard’ for Matthews from page 12

“That would be huge,” said left tackle Matt Cunningham.

“Mickey’s a good coach, so we are going to go out and play hard for our teammates and for him.”

The Dukes will take on the Tigers Saturday afternoon with a 1 p.m. start time.

Players to watch on offense: #28 RB Terrance West

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Head coach Mickey Matthews argues from the sidelines at FedEx Field. Matthews could clinch his 100th career win as a head coach Saturday if the Dukes beat Towson Univeristy.

West is a downhill runner reminiscent of old-school running backs. Last season as a true freshman, West led the FCS with 29 rushing touchdowns alongside his 1,294 rushing yards. His

impressive campaign last year received a lot of recognition, as he was named a first team All-American by the Sporting Network, earned the Jerry Rice award for the top freshman in the country, and has been named the CAA preseason player of the year for this season. So far, West has been off to a hot start with seven touchdowns and 330 rushing yards though the first four games of the season.

#14 QB Grant Enders

This senior quarterback is the undisputed leader of the Tigers’ offense.

Last season, Enders led the CAA with a 153.7 passing efficiency and lead the offense to break school records in

points scored (418) and touchdowns scored (57).

Through the first four games of the season, Enders has thrown five touchdowns and averages 177 yards passing per game.

2009 season when they discontinued their football program and has been a force to be reckoned with ever since.

Combined with his knack for making big plays Dangerfield is also a team leader.

Players to watch on defense:

At 6’2 and 225 pounds, Beltre possesses the size and strength to make him a dangerous player. Last season, Beltre earned a first team AllCAA selection and led the defense last season with four sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.

Beltre is already off to a quick start this season with two sacks throughout his first four games.

#20 FS Jordan Dangerfield

This play-making safety has a nose for the ball as he led the Tigers last season with 93 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries on his way to a first team All-CAA selection despite missing two games.

Dangerfield transferred from Hofstra University after the

#27 DE Frank Beltre

Contact Tony Schaffner at schaffaj@ dukes.jmu.edu.

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Chasing 100 Saturday marks more than just another Family Weekend game.

For Mickey Matthews, it could be a career-defining event.

By Chase Kiddy The Breeze

Head coach Mickey Matthews stands on the precipice of a noteworthy career milestone.

After defeating Rhode Island on Sept. 22, Matthews amassed his 99th win as a head coach. If the Dukes defeat Towson University on Saturday, JMU’s longtime coach will have earned his 100th victory.

Matthews’ career as a head coach got off to a brisk start at JMU in 1999, as he won eight games and finished first in the Atlantic 10 conference before losing in the first round of the FCS playoffs.

JMU experienced its share of setbacks after that first season under Matthews. The program was just 19-27 from 2000-2003.

The famed 2004 season changed all that. Matthews punctuated the program’s regression with a share of the Atlantic 10 regular season title. He capped the 13-win season by coaching his way to JMU’s first national championship.

The 2004 squad remains the only team to win a title after playing all of its playoff games on the road.

After his first national title, Matthews refused to let the program slip into the background. He earned 56 wins and a third conference title (2008) in the seven years after the 2004 season, not once coaching a team that would finish at or below a 0.500 record.

Several factors point toward a JMU victory this Family Weekend. Matthews carries a sparkling 7-0 career record against Towson. His average margin of victory is 24 points, and JMU teams under his leadership have only failed twice at scoring at least 30 points against the Tigers.

In addition to Matthews’ success against Towson, JMU is 5-2 in its last seven Family Weekend football games.

Contact Chase Kiddy at kiddyca@dukes.jmu.edu.

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Three steps to a better Family Weekend Prepare for the parents with a few serious (and not-so-serious) suggestions for activities and dining options

By MACKENZIE ROARK contributing writer

Looking for a bite to eat?

Family Weekend. Hordes of other people’s parents clogging up every corner of campus and causing the line at Starbucks to become a twisted maze.

Who’s excited? I certainly am, even though my parents conveniently plan a trip to New York City every Family Weekend and I’m left with a text that says, “We just saw Bono! Miss you, Sweetie.”

But for those of us who have never really experienced a true-blue Family Weekend, what can we expect to witness?

1) Events: You’re going to want to brace yourselves for a plethora of activities sculpted to the interests of your families, so you’re guaranteed to be busy.

If your parents are Baby Boomers and love music sans accompaniment, then Rockapella’s “Motown and More” might be up your alley. If you’re dying to show what life in the classroom is like, seeing that it’s the most important aspect of your life right now, you should attend “Back-to-school for your parents.”

Or perhaps your siblings are avid mineral fanatics, you can stop by the JMU Mineral Museum and stare at rocks all day. And who could ever forget the Fantastic Feast, designed so that your parents can take you out to dinner … at D-Hall.

If you don’t seize these opportunities, you won’t get a chance to walk around

Skip the packed dining halls and head out to one of these local spots.

Corgans’ Publick House: The only Irish pub in town has a good beer and food selection.

The fish n’ chips are reccomended.

Ciro’s Lasagna House: The outside might not inspire confidence, but the pizza is fantastic.

Tacos El Primo: The absolute best food truck in town. I’m in love with their spicy pork burrito. Great place for delicious, onthe-go Mexican food.

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Jalisco’s: A good alternative for the same tastes in a great sit-down environment. A little touristy, but good Mexican food nonetheless. See the wall of tequila.

TOP Corgan’s Publick House, the only Irish pub in town, offers plenty of beverage options for parents. RIGHT Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, located in the heart of downtown, grills up inventive takes on burgers.

Memorial Hall, looking at minerals while your mother asks you about your new boyfriend again.

2) Downtown: Be sure

to take your family out exploring in the mountain town we’ve all grown to know and love. Perhaps you can show Mom and Pops around the worldrenowned Quilt Museum, since we all know you’ve been dying to check it out. Or maybe you can take them to the quaint little shop known as Hole

Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli: A Harrisonburg staple. Go to the one off Market St., and order the asiago bagel. The rush starts around 10 a.m. and tapers off around 2 p.m. Grab a dozen for the ride home.

in the Wall — a store that caters to the interests of every family member, even your 80-year-old Southern conservative grandmother.

Everyone knows that Harrisonburg residents love to hang out at the local Masonic temple, making it a perfect destination for you and your family this weekend.

3) Dining Facilities:

Take your parents to at least one campus dining facility.

Actually, take them to more than one. No, actually, take

them to every one. Eat every single meal on campus with your parents this weekend, and you will not be sorry.

Think about it: if every student at JMU takes their family (which can get up to 21 people … we’ve all watched TLC) to a campus dining facility, imagine of all the fun that could ensue!

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it. There’s just too many families there.

CONTACT Mackenzie Roark at roarkmk@ dukes.jmu.edu.

Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint: The price has gone up since switching to Kosher beef, but that’s what parents are for. Try out the “Greg Brady” or the “Elvis,” two of their strange specialty burgers.

Capital Ale House: The wall of beer is amazing, but it’s more upscale and pricey. Then again, parents.

Martin’s Food Market: Maybe you can pick up a few things and convince the ’rents to make you a home-cooked meal. You should get more than one meal out of them.

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going the distance Parents travel far and wide to honor traditions with their children this weekend

By Bridget Condon The Breeze

Rachel Napoli, a sophomore nursing major, hasn’t seen her family since August.

“My parents are coming for one day with my sister,” said Napoli, whose family is from Maryland. “I’m looking forward to seeing them and showing them around campus.”

Napoli and her family always eat at Franco’s, their favorite Italian restaurant. They follow their meal with ice cream from Bruster’s.

“It’s only my second Family Weekend, but we do that whenever they come down,” Napoli said. “In the past, coming down for Family Weekend for my sister always got me excited for when it would be my turn.”

Shannon Brady, a senior health

sciences major, will celebrate Family Weekend with her family who came all the way from Massachusetts — a 10-hour drive.

“This is the third year my mom and dad have come to Family Weekend,” Brady said.

Brady and her family plan to eat at O’Neill’s when they visit. It was the restaurant they ate at when they first came to visit JMU. Brady remembers eating with an upperclassman who told them about her experience here, and ever since it’s become a tradition.

On Saturday, Brady and her family plan to tailgate and go to the football game. They hope to explore downtown after the game as well.

“I’m especially excited for Sunday when they spoil me by restocking my fridge with groceries that have slowly declined in my fridge since they

moved here in August,” Brady said.

Alexa Mammone, a sophomore communications major, is looking forward to reuniting with her mom this weekend, who’s driving seven hours from New York. Last year, she and her family went to dinner in Charlottesville, something they’re excited to do again this year.

For Megan Smith, a senior dietetics major, the weekend will be bittersweet. Though it’s her last, it’s her brother James’ first Family Weekend.

Last year, Smith and her family tailgated and walked to the stadium from Smith’s apartment in Squire Hill.

“It’s weird that I’m graduating,” Smith said, “but I’m really happy for [my brother] because he loves it here and is excited for his four years.”

Contact Bridget Condon at condonbj@dukes.jmu.edu.

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