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The haunting of Hundley House ABBEY LA TOUR | @LaTourAbbey
Nearly 90 years ago, the end of two lives sparked the beginning of a local legend. As a storm raged in Carbondale on Dec. 12, 1928, the sound of gunshots fused with thunder just before midnight. Later that night, James Charles Hundley and his wife, Ella, were found murdered in their “pretentious” three story, 20-year-old, red brick Victorian home at 601 W. Main St. Many believe they have haunted the house ever since. The Hundleys were prominent members of the Carbondale community. J.C. had served as mayor in 1909-10 while his wife Luella — as she was known — was a local philanthropist and the daughter of an early settler of Herrin, just five miles to the east. Luella was the second wife of J.C. In his first marriage, he had a daughter named Lola, who was living in Memphis at the time, and a son, Victor, who lived next door with his wife and their 7-yearold daughter. The killings J.C. Hundley was retiring for the night in his room upstairs. After putting on a nightshirt, he relaxed at the foot of his bed. According to “The Big Book of Illinois Ghost Stories,” Luella was apparently downstairs writing a letter at her desk before heading to bed. The police report from that night says the killer was hiding behind the bed frame in J.C.’s room. J.C. was shot in the back of the head, causing him to fall back on his bed. Luella was shot on the back staircase, twice in the head and once in the heart. At least one of the bullets passed through her and created a hole in the staircase that remains to this day. Dan Jones, who has owned the house for nine years, said Mrs. Etherton, a neighbor of the Hundleys, heard the gunshots as she was up with a colicky baby. Etherton didn’t see the murder, but she did see the killer turn off the light in
J.C.’s room before disappearing into the night, Jones said. Luella died at the scene but J.C. was still alive when the police arrived, moaning and clinging to life, Jones said. J.C. died on his way to the hospital. The back door to the house was shut but left unlocked, according to “The Big Book of Illinois Ghost Stories.” The murder of the Hundleys is still unsolved. The suspects There are a number of theories as to who killed the couple. Scott Thorne, the owner of Castle Perilous and organizer of local ghost tours, said he leans toward the theory that Victor Hundley, the son, was the murderer. “He and and his sister were the ones who gained most from the murders, although he was tried but was not convicted,” Thorne said. Thorne said some people think that Luella and Victor planned the murder because they were having an affair but something went wrong, resulting in Luella’s death. Bruce Cline, a radiological technician at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and a founder of the Little Egypt Ghost Society, has a different theory — that Lola Droke, J.C.’s daughter from his first marriage, was responsible. J.C. and Victor owned a coal mine together, but Cline said they had recently dissolved their business partnership. It was also rumored that Victor had been written out of J.C.’s will, he said. “[Lola] had everything to gain and the son had everything to lose,” Cline said. “It wouldn’t make sense for him to kill them.” But Lola was in Memphis at the time of the murders, Jones said. Jones theorizes Luella killed J.C., and then Victor’s wife killed Luella. “It is my belief that Mrs. Hundley — well, both Mrs. Hundleys, both older and younger Mrs. Hundley — were engaged in an affair, an affair of the heart,” Jones said. He said there is no way J.C. would
Dylan Nelson | @Dylan_Nelson99 A photo illustration of the Hundley House on Sept. 18 outside the Hundley House in Carbondale.
turn his back on someone at 11:40 p.m. unless it was someone he trusted. “Who’s going to come into a house, commit murder and then go, ‘Oh, I better turn off the lights.’ It’s someone who’s used to turning off those lights,” Jones said. “Why would [Luella] do it? Promise of love and passion? Promise of escape? Resentment? You’re married to this old guy … and you’re just absolutely tired of him.” Victor’s wife’s reaction to the murders leads Jones to believe she killed Luella. “She has a nervous breakdown, she can’t go to the funeral or the visitation. She can’t see anyone,” Jones said. “She keeps to herself, even when her husband has been arrested by the sheriff.” Jones said he has heard various other theories about who killed the couple, including one that someone from the Charlie Birger gang — a well known bootlegger in southern Illinois — or Al
Capone’s gang killed them. The coal mines J.C. and Victor owned could’ve been a front for bootlegging, Jones said, which could be the motive for either of these gangs — especially during Prohibition. The hauntings Another debate surrounds whether the house is haunted. Thorne has toured the house but said he has never experienced any ghostly activity. “There are too many people who have said stuff has happened to them for me to discount it,” Thorne said. “But I personally have never seen anything.” Cline said that a front porch swing moves even when there’s no wind. Brandy Morse, Jones’ fiancee said she has only experienced one incident. She said she had gone down two or three steps on the back stairwell when she heard something.
“I heard the creepiest, weirdest moan I’ve ever heard. Like it was right in front of me … it came out of nowhere,” Morse said. Jones said he has had quite a few encounters in the house. His first paranormal experience occurred one evening nine years ago after he had finished moving furniture into the house. He said he had returned from dinner with a friend and made his way up to his study. Jones walked by the room and noticed the DVD player was illuminated and stuck on the word “WELCOME” on the screen. “The most important thing I noticed was that it was unplugged,” he said. Jones said the next incident was at the top of the stairs that lead up to the room where J.C. was murdered. A door into the hallway from the main staircase slammed in Jones’ face, he said.
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Dylan Nelson | Dylan_Nelson99 Dan Jones, the owner of the Hundley House speaks about his home Oct. 20 in the Hundley House, Carbondale.
“I had a little come-to-Jesus moment with whatever was in here, saying, ‘Your name may be on the house but mine’s on the deed and if someone’s gotta go, it ain’t gonna be me,’” he said. Still, Jones said he is not afraid of the ghosts in the house. “It’s just a matter of personal belief,” he said. “I don’t believe that whatever is in the house can harm anyone but that’s also religious belief.” Over the years, Jones has allowed paranormal groups such as the TV series “Ghost Lab” into the house to investigate. With the help of their technology, Jones said he has figured out that there are at least two separate hauntings going on in the house. The first is the residual haunting of the murders. “If you have the right recording equipment, at 11:40 p.m. you can hear someone walking up the stairs, you can hear someone racking back a .45, you hear someone saying some sort of prayer, then you hear someone saying ‘Father, papa,’ then you hear the gunshots and then the last thing you hear is the click from the light switch,” Jones said. He said he thinks a “pissed off Mrs. Hundley” is trapped in the back staircase. “They’ll leave recorders in the back stairwell and Mrs. Hundley will
curse up a storm,” he said. “There are things that she said that would make sailors blush.” The next chapter Jones said he originally bought the house to turn it into a bed and breakfast, but he has grown tired of the attention it attracts. “I can’t grow flowers without people noticing it, I can’t yell at the kids or curse at my dog without, ‘Oh, you should’ve seen! He was losing his mind,’” he said. He said putting the house on the market caused an uproar in Carbondale. Each year, Jones said, about 150 people who want to tour the house. “They’ll just come and knock on the door and go ‘Well, we read about you and we wanted to know if we could see inside your house,’” Jones said. “And it’s like, well, it is my house. If I am in a good mood, I will give them a tour. If I’m not, I will tell them to go away.” Jones said he has had offers on the house and is working on a deal right now but hopes the owner will let the legend live on. As for the ghosts, Jones thinks they wouldn’t mind if he sold it. “Now they’re laughing, going, ‘Kick him out! Kick him out!’” he said. Managing editor Abbey La Tour can be reached at alatour@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @LaTourAbbey.
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How to transition from dorm to apartment living REAGAN GAVIN | @RGavin_DE
If you thought moving into the dorms meant total freedom, just wait — an apartment is a whole new world. Dorm living allows college students to take a baby step into adulthood, acting as a midway point between life at home and adulthood. Transitioning out of the dorms and into your first place can be a pivotal moment, but three months down the road you might start to feel tired of adulting and dream of being a five year-old-again. It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of your own room, cooking your own food and having a living space not connected to the university. However, that also means you are the one who is responsible for maintaining your place. Below is a compiled list to help you smoothly switch from dorm to apartment living When touring potential apartments, consider the location along with the price. If you won’t have a car available, make sure your apartment is within walking distance to a bus stop or campus. However, consider too the fact that a longer commute may also mean lower rent. Figure out right off the bat if you want more of the party atmosphere that tends to come with mostly-student apartment complexes, or if you want the quieter setting that a mix of non-student residents will bring. Talk with your roommates to decide what everyone will contribute. You don’t want to show up on move-in day with three sets of silverware but no plates to eat off of. Some overlap is fine, but for the major items that you share, you’ll want to decide before you start to shop. This also is applicable for when you have to buy items that everyone uses. Rotate so one person buys the dish soap the first time and another buys it the next. Set up utilities before you move in If you have to sign up for utilities, sort them out before you move in and set up a payment schedule with your roommates. Long gone are the days of hour-long hot showers and leaving the lights on just because — you’ll soon
Brian Muñoz | @BrianMMunoz Abbott Hall is seen Oct. 25, on the university's Carbondale campus.
realize after the first month that everything adds up. Set up a monthly budget and actually stick to it. Always set aside enough for rent and utilities so when you start to spend money on non-essentials you’ll have enough for the month. Which leads us into the next tip … Eating out is expensive (and unhealthy). I’m sure we all complained about the dining hall food at some point, but the reality is that it was convenient and now you have to make your own food. Don’t fall into the all-too-easy habit of just eating out all the time or making microwave ramen and
macaroni and cheese. Take some time on Sundays to meal prep for the week so you can still have a quick homemade meal during your busy days. Be conscientious of how often you have guests over if you live with roommates. While the apartment is now your space to do what you wish, you have to remember that it is also your roommates’ space. Communicate with them when you plan on having guests stay overnight. Remember if you host the party, you have to clean it up the next morning. It’s tempting to throw Friday night ragers at your place, but you also now get to deal with the drunken mess that will follow. Some people — especially
those who aren’t close friends — won’t have the same level of respect for your place as they do theirs. If you still want to be the party host, consider looking into a recycling service for all the cans you will inevitably find littered around your place. In short, apartment living is fun and exciting, but it can come as a shock for students accustomed to living in dorms. If you follow these tips, you’ll be fine — but also know there are lessons you just have to learn by living them. Design chief Reagan Gavin can be reached at rgavin@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @RGavin_DE.
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The six types of roommates you will have in college TIERRA CARPENTER | @tierramc_
At some point in their college career, whether they live in a dorm, house or apartment, just about everyone will have to deal with a roommate they don’t get along with. Some roommate relationships start off rocky, while others may build up to it. Nevertheless, don’t fret — here is a list of six types of roommates you might meet and tips to on how to deal with them. The Passive Aggressive Roommate You thought you and this roommate had a pretty good relationship, yet whenever you all need to talk about something even semi-serious, they seem to not be able to speak in person. This roommate will have something important to say, but spend 10 minutes in the kitchen with you and send you a text message when you get back to your room. Behavior like this can quickly turn a positive roommate experience into an awkward one. Let this roommate know that you all should try to communicate faceto-face more often. This way you can avoid any miscommunication that comes from leaving notes or messages. After all, the walk across the hall isn’t that far, is it? The Barely a Student Roommate You’re in five classes classes and working a full-time job, while your roommate only takes three and seems to be home all the time. They play loud music, drink and go out, or they have friends over constantly. If you find that your roommate’s social life is interfering with your academic life, this is a serious issue. Having a roommate who leads a lifestyle that doesn’t mesh well with yours can be extremely challenging, because as much as you wish you had more time for fun, you don’t, and
seeing your roommate live like they don’t have class the next day can rub off on you. Try letting your roommate know how distracting their behavior has been, and see if they can keep the noise level and guests to a minimum throughout the week. They may not need the extra sleep, but you do. The Messy Roommate It’s only your second week living together and you’ve already had to clean the kitchen and take out the garbage several times — when you don’t even cook and tend to eat in your room. Meanwhile your roommate cooks every day, and you’ve never noticed him taking out the garbage or picking up a sponge. It sounds like you and your roommate may need to talk about a cleaning schedule. Try suggesting that you all draw a chart on a dry eraser board that schedules when which roommate will clean what. Sometimes the messiest people can benefit from a little structure in their lives. You may not be able to force your roommate to clean up, but hopefully if you follow the chart, they will be inspired to do the same. The Too Clean Roommate On the opposite end of the spectrum, some roommates are just too clean. If you can’t even finish eating your dinner before your roommate asks you when you’re washing your dishes, you may have a neat freak on your hands. Try making a rule that the kitchen needs to be cleaned at least the same day of use. Also, let your roommate know that sometimes things may come up, making immediate cleaning impossible, but you all should let each other know if this happens. The ‘Can I borrow your…” Roommate This roommate is the worst
nightmare for someone with a lot of stuff. It seems like ever since you and your roommate moved in together, nothing you have is yours. Do you have a roommate or a child? You let your roommate borrow a hair product two weeks ago. They still haven’t returned it, and now you feel weird asking for it back because you don’t want to seem petty. Try to keep everything you own worth borrowing on the down low, especially things you don’t want to share. If your roommate continues to ask to use your things, let them know you’ll need them back right away because you need to use them too. They are still yours, right? The Disrespectful Roommate They don’t like you, so they don’t care what you think about them as a roommate. They play loud music at 2 a.m. They never clean. They smoke, despite the fact that you’re in a small space, and you told them you can’t stand the smell. They have guests for days at a time without mentioning them to you. They even have loud sex while you’re home. This is the worst case scenario, and there’s no way to prepare for this kind of inconsiderate behavior. You have no choice but to move out or live in hell for a year. If you’re staying in a dorm, before you move try to see if your resident assistant can try to rectify the situation. Still, more likely than not, there’s no way for things to go up from here. At the end of the day, communication is key no matter what kind of roommate you have. Always try to talk to your roommate about issues you may have with them in person before going the passive aggressive route or writing them off as someone you don’t like or can’t live with. Tierra Carpenter can be reached at tcarpenter@dailyegyptian.com or @tierramc_.
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Tips to make the most of your time as a dorm dweller JOSIE ARNETT | @JosieArnett
For incoming freshmen used to living at home, dorm life can be difficult to navigate. As a sophomore living in the dorms, I have a few tricks up my sleeve; the following are some lessons I’ve learned from my time in SIU residence halls. Take the roommate agreement seriously. Whether you have been friends forever or you’ve never met before, it’s weird to sit down and talk about things that bother you, boundaries and how to go about certain issues. Still, don’t blow it off. Taking it seriously helps you immediately bond and figure out how things are going to work for the rest of the year. Knock on the bathroom door. Every time. Trust me. Knock on the door so much that it becomes a habit every time you enter through any door. Give a funeral for a stuffed animal. Make friends. Make goofy friends that you like hanging out with. And when one of those friend’s stuffed animals gets moldy, be there for that person. Wrap the stuffed animal in a chip bag and follow the funeral procession to the lake. Pay your respects. Do goofy, stupid things. De-loft your bed. Seriously, de-loft your bed at the beginning of the year when your parents are there to help you move in. You’ll thank yourself when you’re not hitting your head on the ceiling at 4 a.m. or climbing down a ladder in the middle of the night to pee. Load up on toilet paper. Self-explanatory. Get involved. Go to athletic events, the Registered Student Organization fairs, Weeks of Welcome Events and Saluki Startup. College is fun if you make it fun, and it’s not always about what you do on Friday and Saturday nights. There are fun memories to be made from watermelon bowling, feeding the Salukis and waving the flag at games. None of those things happen if you don’t go. Take advantage of the free stuff. There’s a lot of free stuff out there waiting
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for you. The Student Center is a hotspot. Load up on sunglasses, cups, t-shirts, candy, water bottles, pop sockets, pens and so much more. Enjoy free things being handed to you while you can. Hang out in the hallway/lounge. If you have homework or things that you can do with other people, then get out of your room. You’ll meet people, and soon enough you’ll have all the tables lined up for the perfect hangout spot. Make deviled eggs in the cafeteria. There is a lot more than meets the eye when it comes to dining hall food. Get creative when things start to get boring. It’s not as hard as you think to come up with coffee ice cream, cheesy garlic bread and gourmet deviled eggs.
Get outside. Don’t get dorm fever — get outside! Bring a hammock, a soccer ball, frisbee, whatever. Play inside, too. Don’t forget that on rainy days, board games are a great way to get a group of people together. Also try some floor-wide games. Running around the hallways is a fun way to remember you don’t always have to be an adult. Plan your laundry. Do not try to do your laundry on a Sunday. Everyone is trying to get it done on Sundays; it just won’t work. And don’t leave your laundry in too long, either. It may get pooped on. Bring a rug. There’s more space in a dorm room than you might think. It makes things more
comfortable, stylish and home-y. Food. Getting delivery is fun, but be smart about it. Create a Papa John’s account, download the McDonald’s app and look through the Rovertown App for deals so you don’t go broke by midterms. Make the most of your time in the dorms now, because the things about residence hall life that annoy you now will be looked back on with nostalgia later. Follow the above tips to make sure your years as a dorm dweller are well-spent. Staff designer Josie Arnett can be reached at jarnett@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter @JosieArnett.
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How to shop for flatware on a millennial budget
KT HAWBAKER | CHICAGO TRIBUNE
Recent grads might not feel freshfaced after spending years in a library, but establishing a first apartment is often an exciting milestone that puts a gleam back in their eye. Another detail that should also shine: a set of new, grown-up flatware. Though forks and knives often play second fiddle to the food at hand, quality flatware elevates the dining experience and can be an affordable means of stepping up one's domestic game. If what architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (among others) said is true, that "God is in the details," think of well-designed flatware as divine intervention. Ryan Turf, managing director of CB2, believes that even the most frugal should consider investing in a solid set. "Although it may seem like a luxury for special occasions," he says, "a flatware set can be an everyday item that you
should enjoy using, caring for and entertaining with." The first thing that should be considered is the number of settings needed, as this will set boundaries on one's budget. The rule of thumb is to have enough place settings for eight people, which means purchasing 10 sets. It's helpful to have an extra set or two on hand, just in case a piece goes missing or someone decides to show up at the last minute with her brand new girlfriend. Weight and composition are other major factors in selecting a flatware set. Most will boast a measurement that looks something like 18/10. The first number refers to refers to the flatware's chromium percentage, which prevents rust, while the second measures the nickel content, which provides shine and a bit more rust protection. When it comes to weight, it's worth hitting a couple of stores and exploring what feels best in the hand. When it comes to aesthetics, Turf sees
clean, modern shapes outselling more elaborate patterns. Stainless steel is still most common, but alternative finishes like gold and bronze are rising through the ranks. "For us, gold flatware is still one our top sellers. It's a sleek modern shape, with a brushed handle and shiny head," Turf describes. "We've also seen iridescent finishes become a huge trend." With trend-driven pieces, it's best to err on the side of inexpensive, as finishes like copper or gold are more come-andgo than stainless steel. That being said, the less one spends, the more room there is for exploration and experimentation. Folks more interested in the classics or those on a really tight budget should dig through thrift stores and yard sales. These are great places to find inexpensive pieces of real silver, and while finding a full matching set is unlikely, an eccentric, deliberate grouping of silverware that shares a common design element can lend a creative and vintage edge to the
table. Pay special attention to textiles — napkins, place mats, etc. — as they can further draw together the set or add a sharp contrast. For those who appreciate a distinction between casual and formal, it might be worth saving on an
everyday set while splurging on one specifically for hosting. "I personally think it's nice to have a classic, easycare set that you can use everyday and throw in the dishwasher, as well as a set that feels a bit more elevated and special to entertain with," says Turf.
principles of wabi-sabi in a book that shines light on intimate gatherings in homes around the world. Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates simplicity and humility. The concept focuses on natural elements and urges one to find beauty in imperfection. When it comes to entertaining, the wabi-sabi style relishes candid hospitality that embraces faded linens, scratched tables and worn dishware. Instead of over-the-top décor with coordinating tablecloths, chargers and napkins, possessions are pared down to the essentials based on utility, beauty or nostalgia. The decorating style focuses more on the people who live in the space than anything else. "Instead of being distracted by the preparations, it gives you the freedom to focus on the guests," said Adams. "I
think you'll find it takes away some of the pressure." In her book, Adams suggests looking at your home with the eye of an editor or curator. Select a small number of objects to display at a time and leave empty space around them so that attention is drawn towards the meal, or the guests across the table. The aesthetic elements of wabi-sabi fall into a neutral color scheme and often rely on found objects, homemade trinkets or items taken directly from nature. Pops of color come from fruit or vegetables that double as centerpieces. Around the holidays, Adams suggests seasonal food items like squash, apples and pears. Another option for centerpiece décor is floral arrangements, although instead of picture-perfect blooms and manicured foliage, the wabi-sabi way
of arranging bouquets does not shy away from withering leaves or dried petals. "It's this idea of making do with what you have. You forage from whatever is near and collect and clip things that you find intriguing," said Adams who mentioned finding some grasses and hanging them on the wall until they dry out. "It's always more welcoming to have something real instead of a table full of random tchotchkes." Along with the weathered, lived-in look of wabi-sabi decorating, Adams suggests adding to the ambiance with candlelight the natural fragrances of herbs. Small bundles of sage, rosemary, thyme or nutmeg can be placed on the table to add a pleasing aromatic touch to the gathering. Adams has even been known to add
spices to a simmering pot of water, sending a festive fragrance throughout her home. By accepting this easygoing approach, Adams feels you will be liberated from the stress of a lavish party, but your guests will pick up on the vibe and enjoy the carefree environment. After all, the whole reason for entertaining is to experience togetherness and with that as the main priority, an uncomplicated, imperfect scene is accepted and encouraged. In the epilogue of "Wabi-Sabi Welcome" Adams sums it all up, "Everyone will have their own version of what wabi-sabi liberates them to do or be, but the message is the same: Draw the very most out of very little and make something magical out of the mundane."
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How to use a trendy Japanese approach to simplify entertaining KAITLIN WRIGHT THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER
The countdown to the holidays is officially on, kicking off a race to get everything done, from baking to decorating and gift wrapping to party planning. Inviting everyone over to your house seems like a good idea, said selfproclaimed perfectionist, author and event planner Julie Pointer Adams, but as the date looms, it can be a bit overwhelming. "We are oversaturated with glossy images of "perfection" said Adams in her book "Wabi-Sabi Welcome." "There's far too much in the media to compare ourselves to, seemingly always telling us to do more." And so, as a way to encourage herself and others, Adams explored the
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Apartment essentials for college students ATHENA CHRYSANTHOU @Chrysant1Athena
Moving from the dorms to an apartment off-campus is an exciting prospect; you don’t have to share a cramped or awkward space with others anymore and you have new freedoms the dorms don't necessarily allow. You get to enjoy a whole space — rather than just the room you had in the dorms — that you can personalize and make feel like home. The process of moving out from the dorms might be pretty stressful, but on the bright side, a lot of the things you had in the dorms you can take with you. Even so, there are a few things you'll need in an apartment you didn't necessarily need in your dorm. Filling big blank walls is a vital a first step to setting up your room and apartment. Wall art, mirrors and posters are great ways to make the walls feel less bare. SIU has periodic poster sales in the Student Center where you can get good quality and inexpensive prints. Target and Walmart also sell mirrors and wall stickers to decorate your place. Ample clothes hangers, a big washing basket, storage boxes, a shoe rack and whiteboard are will also be essential to making your apartment livable and practical. Storage boxes should be big enough to hold extra clothes and shoes that you don't have enough room for, but not so big they don't fit under your bed or in the closet. Even though you have more space in your apartment, it will start to get cluttered more quickly than you think, so maximizing space is key.
"Even though you have more space in your apartment, it will start to get cluttered more quickly than you think, so maximizing space is key." Bathroom essentials include a shower curtain and some kind of storage element to put makeup and/ or other toiletries. A toothbrush and soap holder are also good ideas. Kitchen essentials should consist of pots, pans, mugs, cups, glasses, plates, bowls, utensils and the like. It is also a good idea to stock up on dish soap, washing machine tablets, sponges, paper towels and dish towels at the beginning of the semester. Of course, no college student can survive without caffeine, so a coffeemaker is a necessary purchase for the majority of students. Depending on how homey you want your new place to feel, draping lights around the kitchen and living room area will add extra light and ambiance. Scented candles, incense and fluffy pillows to add to the sofa will also add more of a cozy feel. TJ Maxx sells a wide variety of candles at a reasonable price. They also sell a good selection of pillows and sofa cushions. Lamps are an important addition to your room and living space, and will liven a room compared to the main overhead lights in the room. A dry erase board is nice to have.
Keeping one in your room and kitchen will help encourage you to write reminders down. Extension cables are also necessary, especially if you are going to have extra lights and appliances around your apartment. They are a life saver when it comes to needing to plug three things in to be charged at once. TJ Maxx was one of my favorite places to buy the little things that helped me personalize my room. Target and Walmart are good for things like mirrors, erase boards and comforters. While moving into an apartment from a dorm involves a lot of hauling stuff around, it is also a great feeling to have your own space again. It might take a while to get your room the way that you want, but it is something you can keep adding to over time. If it is not perfect in the beginning, that's OK. This list of essentials above should be more than enough to start you on your way from dorm life to apartment life. Editor-in-chief Athena Chrysanthou can be reached at achrysanthou@dailyegyptian.com
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Southern Illinois is a golfer's paradise NATHAN DODD | @NathanMDodd
Southern Illinois is known for its beautiful landscapes, wildlife refuges and landmarks. Fields of green grass blow in the wind and instill a desire in residents to appreciate the elegance that the area offers. There are many ways for southern Illinois visitors and residents to indulge in the area's beauty. For sports fans and avid golfers, southern Illinois features a variety of top-class golf courses that intertwine the sport with the nature that the area offers. Hickory Ridge Golf Course (Carbondale) Hickory Ridge serves as the home site for events hosted by the SIU golf teams. The 18-hole course was opened in 1993 and features 6,863 yards of lush Zoysia grass. The par-72 course is known for its long fairways with difficult sand bunkers and water hazards. The championship course is open to the public — offering a discounted
rate for SIU students — and welcomes golfers of all skill sets. However, the consensus seems to be that Hickory Ridge is tailored more towards the advanced golfer. Hickory Ridge is located at 2727 W. Glenn Road and opens daily at 7:30 a.m. The course can be reached at (618) 529-4386. Crab Orchard Golf Club (Carterville) Less than nine miles down IL-13 lies the 18-hole course referred to as COGC. The par-70 course was first opened in 1959 and welcomes golfers of all ages and skill level. Featuring wide fairways surrounded by broad treelines, Crab Orchard has been named to Golf Digest's Best Places to Play. The course also offers challenges to golfers with bunkers and water hazards depending on what tee box is being facilitated by the golfer. COGC Director of Golf Steve Heckel offers lessons for golfers looking to improve their game. Heckel has been recognized by Golf Magazine as one of America's Top Instructors.
The course regularly hosts scrambles and tournaments and is open to the public on non-event days. Through craborchardgolfclub.org, visitors can book tee times with the course's dynamic booking feature; offering the lowest rates at certain times of the day. Crab Orchard Golf Club is located at 901 W. Grand Ave. with varying hours of operation. COGC can be reached at 618-985-4653. Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek (Makanda) Located at 503 Stone Creek Dr., Keller's Crossing is less than seven miles from SIU's campus. Stone Creek served as the apex of southern Illinois golf for years before the passing of creator Jim Keller. The course historically served as the site for the annual Illinois state golf tournaments along with other various events. Currently, under the new ownership of the Chrzan family, Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek is open to the public and features a dynamic booking system similar to COGC.
Any tee time that is scheduled on Monday-Thursday at least 24 hours in advance receives a free lunch special. This is the course for any golfer wanting to get the full nature experience of southern Illinois. The par-72 course is located just outside the Shawnee National Forest and incorporates the natural hills and valleys into a challenging 18-hole experience. Keller's Crossing at Stone Creek can be contacted at (618) 351-4653. Jackson County Country Club (Murphysboro) Opened in 1923, JCCC is one of the area's oldest courses. This par-71/72 measures 6,014 yards and is open daily to the public. Just five miles away from SIU, Jackson County has been a destination of choice for many area golfers. The course maintains 18 holes of Zoysia and Bentgrass that challenges golfers of any skill level. JCCC does welcome golfers of all skills and ages. Jackson County Country Club is located at 5776 Country Club Rd. and can be reached at (618) 684-2387.
Other area courses Outside the courses in the immediate area of SIU, southern Illinois offers many more great courses that are just a short drive from Carbondale. Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort is an 18-hole, par-71 course that is considered one of the most challenging courses to play in southern Illinois. Kokopelli Golf Club in Marion has been nationally recognized as one of the nation's best places to play. Copious amount of sand bunkers will give even the most experienced golfer fits. For golfers wanting a short round of golf, Benton Country Club in Benton is a 9-hole course that appeals to golfers of all skill levels. No matter which side of campus you decide to live on, you will only be a few minutes drive from some of the state's best golf courses. Sports reporter Nathan Dodd can be reached at ndodd@dailyegyptian.com or on Twitter at @NathanMDodd.
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