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SPRING 2014 HOUSING & LIVING GUIDE

Where to ﬁnd a home for your car and how much it will cost

How to make the most of the most typical college meal

Roommate life may not be the honeymoon you expect

A closer look at an alternative lifestyle

Take a look at what all that legal jargon really means

Student spending and budgeting

Learn the history of some of IU’s oldest homes and get an idea for what campus life used to be

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EDITOR’S NOTE In my last semester at IU, I realize now more than ever how much I have in common with my classmates. We are all students, and we are all eventually heading somewhere else, but for now we all are here. Finding housing and making it feel like a home are challenges most students face. It’s my hope that with this guide, you can worry a little less about housing and focus more on living in every moment no matter how long or short your stay in Bloomington will be.

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Juniors Kristie Qiu, Magnai Davaadagva, Mackenzie Keller and Sasha Souki and sophomore Kenneth Guerra compiled their top 10 pieces of advice when planning an upcoming move. Decide whether you want to be on or off campus. The panel said the deciding factor for someone unsure of whether to stay on or off campus would be if they had a car. Know your transportation limits, Souki said. If you do not have a car, pick a place with a bus route in the immediate area. Davaadagva said for someone without a car, it would be easier to be close to campus for group work and commuting to class. Consider if you need furnished housing. For someone like Qiu, who is from out of state, she said she worries about transporting and storing furniture. “Check to see if your apartment is furnished,” she said. If there isn’t an easy way to store furniture, cut out a step by looking for furnished apartments. Pick a place that offers maintenance. “If something goes wrong, someone will be there,” Keller said. One convenience of living on campus is the easy-access main-

tenance. If something breaks, it can be fixed in a matter of one to three days, she said. Look for a location that offers free maintenance.

on miscellaneous things around campus ranking from food to clothes.” Qiu recommended budgeting at least $50 a week.

Think about what kind of roommate you want.

Beware of parking.

A roommate could affect whether or not your housing is a good or bad memory. Though the cost benefit is one of the first things that comes to mind, Davaadagva said to think about what kind of person you want to live with before signing a contract. Don’t just pick a random friend, he said. Decide what kind of experience you want. Think about if you want someone to talk to, or someone who will keep to his or her side. Decide if you can handle someone who is loud or messy. Budget your living expenses. Though you wouldn’t think moving involves immediate budget planning regarding living expenses, Keller said she thinks differently. Evaluate your allotted money for the semester, subtract tuition and rent and give yourself a solid budget to live off of, she said. Keep in mind a specific amount to subtract from. “I wish I had and should have learned about budgeting,” Guerra said. “My first semester of freshman year I spent $5,800

When moving, parking may not be your friend, Souki said. “Parking isn’t ideal,” Keller said. In the long term, think about where the nearest parking lot is from where you are living. Sometimes with on-campus housing, there isn’t a place to park nearby. Prepare for the trek into campus. Living off campus does not allow you the luxury of running home and changing clothes when you get rained on, or grabbing an extra jacket when the weather changes unexpectedly. “The practicality of an umbrella is something I shouldn’t have taken for granted,” Guerra said. “I wasn’t used to the lifestyle of walking to class in the rain, and the importance of having a good coat.” Be aware that laundry may not be close by. Keep in mind that with some locations, laundry may not be in your building. This was the case for Keller. “It was not in my complex, it’s in the next one over,” she said.

“I kind of wished someone informed me of this sooner.” Qiu suggests using Campus Access to pay for laundry, if applicable. Remembering her days in her McNutt dorm, she said there was a discount for using Campus Access rather than coins. Look at a map. Souki said there are many places to live, and some of them are relatively unknown. “A lot of people forget about Campus View, Bicknell and stuff like that,” she said. “Go to a lot of places.” With new buildings opening up, there are new options many students don’t know about. Look at a campus map and see if there are any new residential centers that you don’t recognize. No matter what, be open minded. Keeping a stress-free moving situation involves being open to change. Keller said she advises anyone unsure of where to live to look around. She said she lives in an old building from the late 1940s, and it is affordable because of its age. While being in an older building may not be preferable, it could be a good alternative. “The oldness of it is actually nice,” she said.

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Roommates: A sexless marriage STORY AND ILLUSTRATION BY WILL ROYAL wroyal@indiana.edu

It’s unlikely your roommate planned an elaborate date to pop the question: “Will you live with me next year?” But if such a thing did happen to you — before cracking open a bottle of champagne — think about what it means. The relationship you are considering is nothing short of a sexless marriage. Keep the following vows in mind as you contemplate if roommate living is the life for you. To have and to hold With a roommate, you always have someone around in case you should need someone to talk to, a shoulder to cry on or guidance to the bathroom after a long night. Though this sounds like a desirable support system, there is always a worse half. Just as a couple is often viewed as a package deal, friends might view you and your roommates similarly. Maintain a social life with some kind of escape from the people you are around day-in and dayout. Keep in mind that if you have a quick-to-cling roommate, your friends might distance themselves to get away from the two-for-one special.

that make you tick are inevitable. The key to a happy home is letting some of that go. Try to think of your issues long-term, communicate openly and outlast the 72-day marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries. For better, for worse Whether you are living with your best friend or someone you hardly know, you’ll live through both good and bad experiences. Hope for the best, but don’t expect it. If you expect your roommate to be your preconceived idea of a perfect one, of course you’ll be let down a time or two. Realize you are living with another human being, and embrace the imperfections. After the lease has ended, you might be relieved, or maybe you’ll be grieving. Either way, toast to how this learning experience has made you a better person.

you want to be your roomie’s sugar daddy, plan for these costs ahead of time. Decide if one person will collect money for all bills or if you will split the responsibility. Chances are slim that you’ll find yourself living with a gold digger, but still, a prenuptial agreement is a must. In sickness and in health College students are not the cleanest bunch. Piles of dirty dishes, an old, unclaimed pizza box and a basement full of

sprickets and mice are all-toocommon amenities. It’s going to take the effort of you and your roommates to avoid slipping into this sickening lifestyle. You don’t have to be Mr. or Mrs. Clean to keep your home healthy. Take the extra few minutes to clean your dishes, and use regular cleaning tasks as excuses to procrastinate. Maybe you’ll even enjoy your reading assignment with a lemony-fresh scent in the air.

For richer, for poorer There is no need to run an intensive credit check on your future roommates. Still, consider finances when signing your lease. Not only will you be paying monthly rent, but remember utility bills. Unless

From this day forward While we all have heard 50 percent of marriages end in divorce, let’s hope your household can keep the peace for at least 12 months. Enjoy your personal honeymoon during the summer, and use this time with family to practice living with others. Disagreements and things ILLUSTRATION BY WILL ROYAL | IDS

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What’s your number? Figure out how many people you can handle together under one roof

A roommate can make or break a college experience. If you get a random roommate you don’t get along with then it might be a long year. If your roommate has sticky fingers then you may be paying to feed him or her, too. If you constantly want to be around friends, then living with seven people is ideal, but if you value your personal space, then maybe living with just living alone is right for you.

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Budget breakdown Credit cards are great, but only if you can pay them off.

Student spending habits Discretionary spending dominates the average student’s budget

84%

of undergrads have at least one credit card.

21%

have an unpaid balance between $3,000 and $7,000.

Food and random goodies, such as entertainment, clothes, gadgets and personal care products

12%

Room and board

40%

19% Tuition and school-related fees

$4,100

Miscellaneous expenses

is the average credit card debt that college seniors graduate with.

26%

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We love our smartphones. Why not use yours to help you budget? Check out these apps. Mint — This free application requires no user input by connecting securely into your bank account. You can access bank statements and track your budget. (Free)

Food and beverage eat a chunk of your wallet, accounting for nearly half of all discretionary spending. These amounts reflect student spending in 2011.

$20 billion Groceries

$12 billion Dining out

$8 billion Convenience stores

I reconcile — This is like a digital check register that breaks down your budget to show where you’re spending the most. ($2.99)

$5.5 billion Alcohol

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Managing money key to reducing potential debt BY ALEXIS BENVENISTE apbenven@indiana.edu

According to CNN Money, college students who graduated in 2013 had an average of $35,200 in college-related debt. This includes student loans, credit card debt and money owed to family members. Budgeting will help cut down these costs significantly because it will make you more

cautious of your spending — from the ordinary pizza run to a textbook purchase. TIPS FOR SUCCESS Create an excel document of your expenses. If you track everything from groceries to a school supplies, you will be more conscious of your spending. Devise a pre-arranged plan before each semester, detail-

ing where you plan to spend your money. If you divide your money into specific categories, you’ll be more aware of how much you’re spending. Make a list of wants versus needs for your budget and designate how much you will use per category. Carry cash with you at all times, so you don’t use your credit or debit card mindlessly. It’s easy to constantly spend on

your card, but with cash, everything is tangible. Organize all your receipts. This will help when you need to return something or compare your receipts to your credit card or debit card statement. On average, both in-state and out-of-state students allot about $2,091 toward “other expenses” in their budget.

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Story of storing BY KIRSTEN CLARK kirclark@indiana.edu

Bloomington has enough options to fit every studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moving needs. When students need to leave town, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re stuck with a dilemma: what to do with all that stuff. While some students decide to haul their stuff home, many will opt to stash their belongings in one of the available storage facilities in Bloomington. Julie Aton, secretary and treasurer of the Indiana Self Storage Association, a non-profit trade organization, shared some tips for students looking to rent a storage unit. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just choose the closest storage facility Most people select the closest facility for the sake of convenience, but Aton said for summer storage, that might not be the best choice.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It would be important for someone who would be making frequent trips to the storage unit,â&#x20AC;? she said, adding most students renting a storage space make only a few trips between their dorm or apartment and the storage facility. Visit the facility beforehand â&#x20AC;&#x153;A visit to the storage facility should assure the facility is clean and well-maintained,â&#x20AC;? Aton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The staff should be professional, courteous and accessible. Ideally, you should look for a facility that is fully-fenced with a computerized access gate and surveillance cameras and is well-lit.â&#x20AC;? Aton said itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helpful to see the actual storage units beforehand, too. Potential renters should ask about pest control, gate access hours, payment options and office hours, Aton said, adding itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also helpful to check online reviews.

Take extra measures to protect your belongings Most storage facilities offer both climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled storage units. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For summer storage, you may prefer temperature-controlled storage, especially if you are storing electronics and nice furniture,â&#x20AC;? Aton said. However, if temperature-controlled spaces arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t available, there are steps students can take to protect their belongings from the heat and humidity. Aton recommended purchasing a chemical moisture absorber, such as DampRid or Dri-ZAir, for storage units without air conditioning. She said placing a tarp or wooden pallets on the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concrete floor can further protect belongings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important that the items you store are dry, clean and protected,â&#x20AC;? Aton said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can also

further protect your items by covering them with plastic.â&#x20AC;? SAVE SOME MONEY Aton said students should look for special discounts for student storage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may also be able to negotiate a discount if you pay the full amount in advance,â&#x20AC;? she said. Storage rental companies will often ask whether your belongings are insured. Some will offer insurance, but students can also check with their current insurance providers to see if they can cover the items going into storage. LOCK UP YOUR STUFF Most facilities require renters to provide their own locks, though many will sell locks at the facility, Aton said. She suggested a high-quality, maximum-security lock, such as a disc lock.

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Not staying? Stop paying Make your house a home to someone staying in Bloomington during summer BY JESSICA CAMPBELL campbjes@indiana.edu

Whether planning to graduate early, considering traveling abroad or eyeing a great internship, IU students must first find a solution to their current housing contracts. Subletting is the first choice. Though a hard decision, it allows you to leave campus without wasting lease money. Trusting someone to take care of your home and your furniture and pay the rent is risky. It’s a lot of control to give one person, especially when this person is a stranger. Bloomington property manager Scott Minton offered advice on stress-free, secure sublets. Talk to your landlord Unless you want to risk paying

the three months your sublessee chose not to, talk to your landlord and make a contract. Paperwork signed by you and the sublessee will transfer ownership to the new tenant, but if the sublessee fails to make payments, responsibility will again fall on you. Start early Post ads in the Indiana Daily Student Classifieds and OneStart Classifieds, canvas bulletin boards in campus buildings and cover the walls and poles on welltrafficked streets and bus stations. “My family and I used a couple outlets to find someone to sublet,” Minton said. “We tried Craigslist and the IDS Classifieds. There were a lot of spam requests, but we found a couple people legitimately interested in my apartment, and their

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background seemed to check out fine.” Help out with payments When desperate, offering to pay the utility bills or part of the lease is a good way to find a more willing customer. Offering a good deal will help, but make sure you work out payment options. “To help us find someone to sublet, we decided it would be better to offer a discounted rate for the lease,” Minton said. “We’re covering one-fifth of the lease and paying for the parking that our unit provides, but the subletter is in charge of utilities.” You are still responsible Though you don’t live at the residence anymore, your name is still on the lease, and all damages come out of your security deposit. Landlords will get their rent no

Need to ﬁnd a sublessee or a place to sublease? Place or view ads at idsnews.com/classifieds. matter what. “If the subletter does not pay the rent, the tenant or other tenants are responsible,” Scott Gilbert, general manager of Hoosier Rentals, said. “Sometimes there are parent forms that force the parents of the tenants to send the rent.” Negotiate Offer to pay any sublet fees required by the landlord, as they can cost up to $200, according to Hoosier Rentals. “We require a deposit from the future subletter,” Gilbert said. “It helps keep responsibility for possible damages.”

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What to do when the dorms shut down When the dorms close, people who are unable to go home are forced to make homes elsewhere. Here are some tips for avoiding the hassle of being homeless during breaks. CHANGE DORMS IU Residential Programs and Services allows alternate dorm arrangements for students who need to stay on campus during breaks. Students can sign up for temporary housing while classes are not in session. HOUSE-SIT Volunteer to get the mail, water the plants, feed the pets or make the house look lived in.

Your friends are likely to be on vacation, and many professors leave for research or are otherwise out of their homes when the campus is on break. SUBLEASE Hospitality exchange websites like couchsurfing.org can also help students locate a place to stay. TRAVEL The IU Office of Overseas Study offers alternative living plans. In the past, students have travelled to more than 50 countries. Many student-run organizations offer the opportunity to travel within the United States. ILLUSTRATION BY WILL ROYAL | IDS

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Finding a home for your car in Bloomington isn’t easy. Use this chart to see what’s available. COST

LOCATION

$138.60 to $158.40 per year

Seven zones around residence halls

$122.16 per year

Mostly lots north of 17th Street

$61.08 per year

No F-specific parking on campus There are five IU garages.

GARAGES

Rates start at $1 to $1.50 for 30 minutes and vary depending on the garage

Atwater, Henderson, Poplars, 11th & Fee and Jordan Avenue

PAY LOTS

Weekdays start at $1.45 per 30 minutes and Friday through Sunday costs $1 per 30 minutes.

North and east of the Indiana Memorial Union Biddle Hotel on East Seventh Street

$25 per year

10 residential zones throughout downtown Bloomington

RESIDENTIAL PERMITS

$.25 for 15 minutes and a $.30 fee if paying by credit card

Most streets in downtown Bloomington

RESERVED PERMITS NON-RESERVED PERMITS

24-hour permit: $76 per year

Three garages in downtown area

24-hour permit: $67 per year

Three garages in downtown area

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NOTES Anyone with a valid IU permit may park in any non 24-hour space or garage 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Parking is free from 6 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Monday. Be sure to have cash, MasterCard, Discover or Visa.

There is a daily maximum of $22 per car entrance.

You must provide proof of residency when applying. Anyone may park in residential zones during the weekend. Meters accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, $1 coins, quarters, dimes and nickels. Meters are enforced Monday through Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fourth Street Garage is free after 6 p.m. daily and all day on weekends. Garages on Fourth and Walnut streets offer three hours free Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Stop searching Meter-free parking exists in the gray areas of this map unless otherwise noted. Use our parking chart on the previous page along with this map to find the spot you want. For more information visit bloomington.in.gov/parksmart.

Metered parking

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Trash pick up lowers waste Bloomington’s pay-as-you-throw system incentivizes recycling BY JESSICA KAPLAN jemakapl@indiana.edu

The amount of solid waste generated in Bloomington has been on the rise for years, thanks in part to population growth and economic expansion. In an effort to combat this trend, Bloomington adopted a curbside recycling program in 1991. Two years later, it implemented a Pay-As-You-Throw system for unit-based garbage pick-up, according to the City of Bloomington website. Under the city’s PAYT program, Bloomington residents pay only for the removal of the trash and yard waste they generate, which gives them more control over how much they spend on waste disposal. The city’s PAYT policy requires the use of trash and yard waste stickers, which cost $2 and $1 each, respectively. Trash stickers can be purchased at a variety of locations,

including all Kroger, Marsh and Bloomingfoods stores, Sahara Mart, Bloomington Hardware and City Hall. This type of system encourages people to recycle more and generate less waste, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website. “When people are charged according to the amount of waste generated, they become more cognizant of their waste, and have a greater incentive to reduce, reuse and recycle material,” according the City of Bloomington website. These trash pickup policies have a few rules. For one, each container or trash bag cannot exceed 35 gallons in size or 40 pounds in weight, according to the City of Bloomington website. Large, bulky items such as couches, tables and mattresses require two stickers, and hazardous materials such as gasoline, tires, batteries and electronics are

non-collectible items. It is important to note that all commercial properties, including businesses, apartment complexes and housing developments with privately owned streets are exempt from the service, according to the City of Bloomington website. Since its inception over 20 years ago, the city’s PAYT policy has proved effective. Despite population increases, the amount of trash collected by the city has not surpassed levels since the ‘90s, according to the City of Bloomington website. Additionally, the amount of recycled material collected annually in Bloomington has more than doubled since 1991. Further progress could be made by addressing those areas exempt under current policy, such as apartment complexes and condominiums, according to the City of Bloomington website. Residents of such areas currently have no obvious incentives

“When people are charged according to the amount of waste generated, they become more cognizant of their waste, and have a greater incentive to reduce, reuse and recycle material.” City of Bloomington website

for waste reduction because they typically do not pay for their trash service directly, according to the website. As such, it is often much easier for them to throw away their recyclables rather than to recycle them. According to the City of Bloomington website, although the fees associated with Bloomington’s PAYT system may be inconvenient to some, they ultimately “provide a more equitable method of distributing the costs of trash collection services.”

Get control of other utility costs BY RACHAEL STUART AND MICHELA TINDERA rmstuart@indiana.edu mtindera@indiana.edu

What are you responsible for? With a house, you are usually responsible for setting up all utilities including gas, electric and water. With apartments, all utilities except the electric bill are generally included in the month’s rent.

Ways to save Don’t just turn off. Unplug appliances and gadgets when they’re not in use. Lower the thermostat temperature. For every degree you lower the temperature during the winter you can save up to 5 percent on your bill, according to the Alliance to Save Energy. Wash clothes in cold water. It halves your energy use.

Install a low-flow shower head in your bathroom. It has a water output of no more than 2.5 gallons per minute, as opposed to a normal shower head’s 5.5 gallons per minute. Low-flow fixtures cost only $10 to $20 to install. Lay area rugs on hardwood floors. Not only do they look nice, they also help warm a room and therefore reduce heating costs.

NAMES TO KNOW Electric: Duke Energy 1-800-521-2232 Water: City of Bloomington Utilities 812-339-1444 Gas: Vectren Corporation 1-800-227-1376

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Quick ﬁxes for green lifestyle BY AUDREY PANGALLO pangalla@indiana.edu

Finding ways to reduce environmental impact can be a challenge for the average college student. Luckily for IU students, there are many ways to be more ecofriendly.

Emilie Rex, assistant director of sustainability at the IU Office of Sustainability, works on student initiatives. Rex said students need to focus on reducing the resources they use. She recommends students take shorter showers to reduce water consumption. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people in the United States use 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year while showering. Another resource students consume frequently is electricity. According to IU’s Integrated Energy Master Plan, 73.1

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percent of energy used at IU is electricity. Conserving energy and water not only benefit the environment, but also benefit students’ bills. Patricia Peng, a former intern at the Office of Sustainability, had a straightforward message concerning electricity usage for students. “If you’re not using it, unplug it,” she said. For living on campus, Peng encouraged students to actively take part in helping dorms reduce energy consumption. “Tell your RA if something isn’t running right,” she said. Students can go beyond their apartments and dorms and help the environment by using alternative transportation. If students would like to find more information, visit the IU Office of Sustainability’s website at indiana.edu/~sustain.

TIPS AT A GLANCE Reuse water bottles instead of buying new ones. Buy products made from recycled materials. Buy food that uses limited packaging. Recycle as many materials as possible, including cans, glass and paper. Print only what you need, and print double-sided. Read documents on a computer instead of printing them. Donate unwanted items to local charities. Use reusable bags instead of paper or plastic. In dining halls, take only what you need of food, condiments and napkins.

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Few art forms cause as much salivation as a pizza. With deep dish, thin crust, red sauce, white sauce and hundreds of possible toppings, a perfect pie is always an adventure. If you’re looking to explore a little further than your local pizza place, here are some creations you can make at home. VEG ON VEG ON VEG Crust Shredded zucchini crust Sauce Basil pesto Toppings Any of your favorite vegetables Looking for a crossover between your two favorite parts of a pizza buffet? This dish combines the concept of pizza with ingredients on a salad bar for the ultimate veggie experience. The crust is made from a large shredded zucchini, two eggs and two cups of cheese. Bake the crust in a 450-degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, let it cool and pile on the greens.

FIESTA PIZZA Crust Toasted tortilla Sauce Refried beans or salsa Toppings Ground beef, Mexican blend cheeses and pico de gallo Turn any boring study night into a party with this quick and easy recipe. Toast the tortilla in a hot oven before loading up the toppings in order to maximize crunchiness. Don’t go overboard with salsa. You don’t want a soggy crust. If beef isn’t your thing, top the pizza with chicken. If you want to leave out the meat completely, substitute some sauteed peppers and onions instead.

FRUIT PIZZA Crust Sugar cookie Sauce Cream cheese frosting Toppings Strawberry, kiwi, blueberry and other fruits Maybe it’s not a main course, but a fruit pizza hits the spot for a snack or dessert. If you have a sweet tooth and a love of all things fruity, this one is for you. Use less sugar in the cream cheese frosting if you want to cut the sweetness. Keep in mind that even though the recipe includes fruit, the sugar cookie crust and cream cheese limit the healthiness of this pie.

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No matter how well you plan, most students run into money problems sometime throughout their college career. There’s always that old friend you can count on, though. Ramen noodles are an inexpensive staple that fill you up when ends don’t quite meet. Some people could never get sick of the microwave-friendly dish, but in case that’s not you, here are some ways to jazz up your noodles. Raw ramen snack Forget waiting for popcorn to pop. Break up a brick of ramen and snack straight from the bag. Pepperamen pizza Add boiled noodles to a pan of hot oil and spices, spread the mixture out in a springform pan and top with whisked egg and a

Place it in the oven, and five minutes later you’ve got a pizza crust. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy. Ramburger With varieties including pretzel, ciabatta and even tortilla, it seems the alternative bun craze knows no end. Instead of putting a patty in a white or wheat bun, toast up some seasoned ramen in the oven and chow down. Ramen-fried chicken Prepare this prized poultry as you normally would. When it comes to coating, used crushed ramen instead of flour or bread crumbs. This dish might just be the comfort you need as a struggling student away from home.

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If you plan to sign a lease in Bloomington you should know a few things before putting pen to paper. The Indiana Daily Student and Randall Frykberg from IU’s Student Legal Services have some tips to consider and clauses to look out for during your search. LEGALITY A lease is a legally-binding contract. Your landlord has a lawyer who writes the lease agreement. Before signing anything, bring it to the Student Legal Services office, 703 E. Seventh St., to find red flags your landlord might have included. LOCKOUT CLAUSE This allows a landlord to gain possession of a home without an eviction order. This is rare because lockouts are illegal under state law.

EVICTION Contingent upon your landlord, certain rules contained in the lease must be followed. Leave no room for ambiguity concerning those rules that list eviction as a consequence. LENGTH Most leases in Bloomington are for 12 months. Beware leases that include an automatic-renewal clause, which automatically renews the lease unless tenants give written notice 30 to 60 days prior to the end date.

CO-SIGNER CLAUSE This requires a co-signer, typically a student’s parent or guardian, to share responsibility for the lease’s terms. Some landlords require this specifically for international students. ENTIRETY Before accepting keys from the landlord, take photos or videos of the entire house or apartment. If something is broken, report it. Sometimes your leasing agent or landlord will do a walkthrough with you before you move in. Make sure to take notes of any damages so you and your landlord have a mutual understanding.

ASCERTAINABILITY Almost all leases in Bloomington contain a joint and several liability clause. Should one roommate be unable to pay, all roommates would be responsible. If the lease does not contain this clause, the landlord likely rents individual rooms and will often reserve the right to replace any person who has been evicted with a person of his or her choosing. Regardless, be sure your roommates fulfill their obligations. SAVINGS CLAUSE This clause makes tenants liable for rent after eviction, and they must pay monthly rent until the lease ends.

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ATTORNEY’S FEE CLAUSE This clause is written into most leases and states that if a landlord hires a lawyer for any reason, brings a suit against the tenant and wins, the tenant is responsible for the landlord’s attorney fees.

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RENTING the right way BY MEGAN JULA mjula@indiana.edu

Somewhere amid a muddle of leases and landlords, you are trying to figure out the logistics of renting. Here are a few tips from Randall Frykberg, director of IU’s Student Legal Services. Consider them before you get the keys to your new home. Take pictures of your property before you move in. Inspect the area thoroughly and note any defects. The strongest cases Student Legal Services receives are those with visual evidence, Frykberg said. “If a defect seems important (windows, door locks, bugs), don’t accept the keys unless your landlord fixes it,” he said.

Know your rights as a tenant. Though most of your rights are specific to your lease, the government also mandates certain standards. The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status or disability. Bloomington code requires all residential renting units meet specific qualifications including A heating unit that reaches 65 degrees Working plumbing Stable structure and lockable doors Sufficient light and ventilation Fire protection systems and exits For the complete list visit bloomington.in.gov.

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Don’t give your landlord a reason to report you. Your landlord or your neighbors can report you for a variety of city violations. These include noise, trash and yard maintenance. Your landlord might require that you sign a list of house rules covering pets, quiet hours and so forth. If you break them, you can be evicted. Clauses on your lease might allow your landlord to evict you for certain criminal violations. These include “use and/or sale of illegal drugs, serving alcohol to a minor and even consumption of alcohol by a minor,” according to Student Legal Services website.

Renters insurance protects your belongings in case of ﬁre, ﬂood, theft and other disasters. Frykberg said renters insurance is especially important for students with valuable possessions such as computers, televisions, cameras or other electronics. Adding renters insurance onto your parents’ homeowners insurance is easy. Your car insurance provider can also easily add renters insurance to your policy.

Don’t allow friends to engage in illegal activities on your property. As the Student Legal Services website says, “You did a bad deed, hosting friends and their weed.” Keep in mind you can be held accountable for any illegal activities you permit. Pick your roommates carefully. “It’s not a Friday night hookup,” Frykberg said. “It’s more like a marriage.” It’s important to live with someone you trust. You could end up paying your roommate’s share of the rent if your lease includes a “joint and several liability” clause.

Contact Student Legal Services or the Housing and Neighborhood Development Department if you have questions. Student Legal Services, 703 E. Seventh St., offers legal services paid for by your student activity fee. HAND investigates rental complaints for violations of the Property Maintenance Code. The department’s website describes necessary steps in filing a rental complaint at bloomington.in.gov/hand.

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Historic homes of IU and, at one point the Dagger, a secretly-run student newspaper. One of the most notable residents was Herman B Wells, whose memorabilia, including his Santa suit and spectacles, can still be found in the house. The house was was officially presented to the University during Wells’ residency in 1941 and was retired of its duty as a boarding house in the early 1900s. Today, it still serves as a meeting place for campus and alumni events. This is fitting given its original motto of “hospes genius domi,” meaning “the guest is the spirit of the house.”

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The average IU student hurriedly walking to and from classes might ignore IU’s distinct and attractive architecture. Each building around campus has its own personality, but few can compare to these famous IU landmarks to the character and history. WOODBURN HOUSE Filled with old-time charm and rich with history, the Woodburn House is a jewel. Located on College Avenue, the Woodburn House is more than 175 years old. In 1855, political science professor James Woodburn, the house’s namesake, purchased the entire block, including the house, from its previous owners. The house became Woodburn’s personal home,

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and it stayed in his family for a considerable amount of time. The house saw many improvements and additions until Woodburn’s death in 1865.

After that, his widow began taking in student boarders, and the house became a hot spot. Former tenants included the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority

BRYAN HOUSE Built in 1924, the William Lowe and Charlotte Lowe Bryan House was commissioned for the president of the University. SEE HOMES, PAGE 27

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William Lowe Bryan, for whom the house is named, served as IU’s 10th president. The house has since been home to every University president except Joseph Lee Stutton. Nestled atop a hill overlooking the campus, the stately building emanates a sense of grandeur. Refurbished once Herman B Wells took residence, the house serves not only as a home but as a meeting place. The Bryan House is wellknown for being host to incoming freshmen and outgoing seniors to reflect on their IU journey. Though the Bryan House has seen many gatherings and happy times, it has also seen some hard ones. Following the firing of men’s basketball Coach Bob Knight, students swarmed the Bryan House to protest the decision by former President Myles Brand. The house has welcomed its fair share of visitors and people of note, and the artifacts and history found inside attest to its vibrant history. BETA THETA PI HOUSE Beta Theta Pi, founded in 1845, is the oldest fraternity on campus. The original Beta house, which sat between Alpha Tau Omega and Acacia on Third Street, burned down. Remnants of the original house can still be seen there, Beta House Manager and senior Adam Onderdonk said. From there, the house moved in 1927 to the location that is currently home to the School of

Informatics and Computing. The fraternity was removed from campus in 2001. When it recolonized in 2003, members moved into their present location at 1100 N. Jordan Ave. The house consists of the North Wing and the Central Wing. The Central Wing consists of three floors, the top floor being the “Exec Floor,” where fraternity executives live. Though there is no basement, the house contains a main great hall, a kitchen, conference rooms and many bedrooms. DELTA DELTA DELTA HOUSE Prior to the building of the “Tri Delt” house, the property at 818 E. Third St. was occupied by two private residences. The sorority bought one of the homes, but when the group outgrew the living area, members decided to build a larger house on the property. The house, which still stands today, was built in the late 1920s, Tri Delta House Corporation Board President Michelle Conn Kahlo said. The building was inspired by a modified English Tudor house. Two renovations have taken place since the 1920s, and the sorority eventually bought the second private residence at the location and removed it from the property. The members who live in the house stay in cold dorms, a living arrangement in which all the bunk beds are in one large room. The house also features a formal and informal living room.

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Have yourself a crafternoon STORY AND PHOTOS BY JESSICA CONTRERA AND KATIE METTLER mjcontre@indiana.edu and kemettle@indiana.edu

It seems those DIY moms with their DIY blogs possess magical artistic powers we average crafters can’t live up to. We try. We fail. Our walls remain blank. So we took some time to search our own Pinterest boards for DIY crafts that you really can do yourself. Successful crafternoon, guaranteed. Not your teacher’s bulletin board The versatility of a bulletin board is perfect for college students, but if you’re hoping for more than a brown cork background to your collage, try this out.

fluffy white pillow stuffing that comes in a sheet) onto your cork board.

Supplies Cork board Batting (available at any craft store) Fabric — 1 ft. wider and taller than the size of your bulletin board Staple gun or hot glue

Step 4: Lay the fabric flat on top of the batting, then wrap the edges around.

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Step 2: Cut the batting so it is the same size as your cork board. Step 3: Iron your fabric for a nocrease look.

Step 5: Keeping the fabric tight, staple or glue the edges of the fabric to the back of your corkboard. Step 6: Hang and enjoy.

Bottle cap magnets The ultimate college-chic look for your fridge.

Step 1: Glue magnet to back of bottle cap

Supplies Bottle caps ½-inch wide magnets Hot glue

Step 3: Say “Oh thank you, I made them” every time your guests compliment your creation.

Framed chalkboard Chalk paint is all the Pinterest rage, but we doubt your landlords would be okay with you transforming that bedroom wall. Try this instead.

Step 2: Head to a hardware store like Lowe’s, which will cut your wood for free. Find a thin piece of plywood and ask a salesperson to cut the sheet to the size of your frame.

Supplies Frame with no backing or glass Thin sheet of plywood Spray chalk paint Chalk Thick tape Step 1: Find a frame you like. You can buy a new one, but thrift and antique stores are usually the best place to find frames with pizzazz on a budget. Once found, measure the size of your frame’s interior, where the chalk board will go.

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Step 3: Spray the plywood with chalkboard paint. Use thin, even coats, and let it dry all the way in between. Step 4: “Prime” your chalkboard by rubbing your chalk across the entire surface. This will fill in any holes in the wood. If you skip this step, the lines of your first chalkboard drawing will be faintly engraved there forever. Step 5: Place your now chalkedup plywood into the frame, and tape the edges down. Step 6: Hang and draw away.

31 Scrapbook paper dry erase board If you’re a chronic list-maker in need of a pretty way to display your to-do list (it’s less overwhelming when it’s pretty), then avoid those white, boring department store dry erase boards and make your own instead. Supplies Picture frame with glass Scrapbook paper Dry erase marker Step 1: Find yourself a frame — old or new — that you think would make a nice addition to your wall. You can

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always go cheap and find one at Goodwill. Sometimes they have rustic, vintage frames that you can use straight off the shelf. If not, just find a shape you like and paint it. Step 2: Make your way to Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or some other craft store and find the scrapbook paper. They’ll have rows upon rows of patterned paper in every color. You can buy individual sheets for less than a dollar each or a full booklet for less than $10. Buy a pack of dry-erase markers while you’re there. Step 3: Measure and cut the paper to fit your frame. Use Windex to make sure the glass is smudge free and assemble your frame, placing the paper where a photo would normally go. Since the paper is so cheap, you can easily switch up your colors and patterns as your design tastes change. Step 4: Hang on the wall and make that to-do list.

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Furniture facelift Revitalizing your old furniture

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For a classic or understated look, take a can of stain to old furniture.

FINISHED FURNITURE You’ll need Screwdriver, mediumgrit sandpaper, tack cloth, primer, paint, paint roller or paint brush, paint tray, paint stirring stick, polyurethane Steps If painting a piece of finished furniture, remove all hardware such as hinges and knobs. Make sure to label each hinge and knob with a piece of tape and a permanent marker. Sand the surface until the shine is gone. Clean the surface and apply two to three thin coats of primer followed by two to three thin coats of paint with a

UNFINISHED FURNITURE You’ll need Wood filler, mediumgrit sandpaper, tack cloth, primer, paint, paint roller or paint brush, paint tray, paint stirring stick, polyurethane

FINISHED FURNITURE You’ll need Paint and varnish stripper, putty knife, mediumgrit sandpaper, tack cloth, conditioner, stain, polyurethane

Steps Fill all scratches or chips with wood filler. Sand and clean the surface. Apply two to three thin coats of primer followed by two to three thin coats of paint with a semigloss or gloss finish. Seal with polyurethane. For extra credit, use stencils or painter’s tape for fun designs

Steps Strip the surface of all paint and varnish with a paint and varnish stripper and putty knife. Sand and clean the surface. Apply conditioner with a cloth. Within two hours of applying the conditioner, apply stain with another cloth. The thicker the layer and the longer the contact, the

darker the stain. Seal with polyurethane. UNFINISHED FURNITURE You’ll need Medium-grit sandpaper, tack cloth, conditioner, stain, polyurethane Steps Sand and clean the surface. Apply the conditioner with a cloth. Within two hours of applying the conditioner, apply the stain with another cloth. Again, the thicker the layer and the longer the contact, the darker the stain. Seal with polyurethane. For extra credit, pair dark stains with bright accessories or light stains with dark accessories.

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Decoupage Decoupage is a costeffective way to turn ugly or old furniture into a piece fit for a Pottery Barn showcase. FINISHED AND UNFINISHED FURNITURE You’ll need Decoupage glue, paint brush or sponge brush, smoothing tool, decoupage material of choice. Decoupage glue Using Mod Podge, the unassuming decoupage sealer, with glue and finish is the cult favorite. Other products including Americana Decoupage and local hardware store brands are also options. For those feeling brave, recipes for decoupage glue can be found on the Internet. Just beware of Frankenstein pastes — they could ruin furniture for good.

Repurpose Decoupage material Wallpaper, color swatches, newspaper or magazine pages, music sheets, fabric — the options are endless. Steps Apply one or two layers of decoupage glue to the surface to be decoupaged. Use a smoothing tool to lay down the chosen decoupage material and flatten air bubbles. This can be a straight edge as small as a credit card or as large as a textbook. Let the surface dry for at least 20 minutes — the bigger the surface, the longer dry time. Once dry, apply one to two more layers of decoupage glue to the surface to seal and add a glossy finish. For extra credit, decoupage on top of a solid colored paint for a bold, chic contrast.

The Furniture Hook-Up Bloomington is brimming with places to purchase new or used furniture at cheap prices. Scour the nearby Goodwill, Salvation Army or St. Vincent De Paul for local steals. Thrift and consignment stores such as the Antique Mall, Blue Moon Consignment, the Furniture Exchange, IConsign, the IU Surplus Store, Long’s

Landing, Stella’s Furniture Place, Thompson Furniture and Wright’s Used Furniture are sprinkled throughout Bloomington. For online purchases, hit up eBay, Craigslist or the IU Classifieds. For the best deals, check out the garage or basement. Mom’s 1980s plaid couch may not be attractive, but that can be fixed, too.

Perhaps the simplest way to update old furniture is to merely repurpose it. Try transforming an old bench into an end table A painted, stained or fabric-covered old bench makes for a chic end table. For extra credit, add a coffee table book, a vase of flowers — fake or real — or a row of candles. Make an old pair of chairs into a loveseat. Merely push together two old chairs and cover with a large seat cushion. For extra credit, add an

assortment of pillows. Use an old stepladder into a shelf. A painted, stained or fabric-covered stepladder makes for a rustic shelf. For extra credit, hang the stepladder on the wall rather than lean it against the wall. Change an old set of drawers into a set of under-the-bed boxes Simply paint a set of drawers from an old dresser and slide under your bed. For extra credit, attach a set of wheels for quick and easy access.

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Finding Your Inspiration Painting, staining, decoupaging and repurposing won’t fit the bill? Not to worry. The World Wide Web, with its plethora of website full of crafting inspiration, has your back. The hallowed cyber halls of Pinterest act as the perfect place to find, organize

and store ideas for future furniture renovation. The DIY Network, HGTV and TLC provide endless expert tips and tricks. Check out Apartment Therapy to find a list of the best DIY and home improvement blogs. Just don’t get so caught up in the blogs that you forget to start your project.

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Here are two common college living experiences: the dorm room and the house or apartment. Though there are obvious differences between the two, they share something in common. They can easily get messy. A room can look cluttered

because of an unbalanced stuffto-space ratio. Add a roommate or two and it can be rather difficult to make that room look livable with two or three beds, desks, dressers and other items each roommate attempts to throw in the mix. Here are some tips to save space along with must-have items found in most department stores.

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Push your desks together This is an excellent idea for dorm rooms. By pushing both desks side-by-side, you create more space for moving about. Embrace shoe racks For those with handfuls of shoes, stock up on these great space-savers. Different types of shoe racks are on the market, but all of them serve the same purpose — to keep your shoes neatly organized and away from gathering dust on your closet floor. Dresser organization Getting tired of digging for that matching sock? Keep your top-drawer items organized with labeled plastic bins. For jewelry, ties, belts and any other accessories, try plastic accessory trays. Try a stepladder bed stand Unlike a typical bed stand, a small stepladder allows for more storage of your favorite items such as books, as well as your essential alarm clock and lamp. Invest in some under-bed drawers Though it’s not the most glamorous place to put things, the space under your bed allows for extra storage that might be hard to find elsewhere in

35 a dorm. Drawers are great for storing summer-wear during the colder months or just extra sheets and blankets. Textbook storage Proper textbook storage is especially important for those renting or wanting to sell their books each semester. In a dorm, try placing bookends on your overhead desk compartment. They’ll help keep your textbooks in excellent condition during a semester of wear and tear. In an apartment or house, a bookcase is the way to go. Get hooked Over-the-door hooks almost seem necessary, especially in winter months when coats and other cold-weather layers need a grab-and-go spot. Hooks can also be used for handbags, keys and towels. Know your laundry options The first and perhaps most common route is the mesh hamper, an excellent choice because of its flexible material. These hampers easily fit into any space and fold down when needed. Another option is the wheeled hamper, ideal for those who hate hauling clothing to and from the laundry room.

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Returning to residence halls BY FRANCESCO FERRARA ferraraf@indiana.edu

Upperclassmen have many more options than freshmen when it comes to ﬁnding housing. Even with new choices of an off-campus house or apartment, some decide to stay in the residence halls for a second, third or fourth year. We talked to three IU students who decided to return to residence halls.

Macy Heinold is a sophomore majoring in health fitness specialist Robert Stackhouse is a sophomore majoring in finance and accounting Rachel Fuller is a senior majoring in legal studies IDS Do you think staying in the dorms was a good choice? Heinold For my situation I do believe living in the dorms was a good choice. I left at the end of the semester last year for medical leave. I did not get to finish out living in the dorm and thought it would be a good way to meet people again. I also want to rush again since I had to leave and rushing from a dorm seems to be a lot easier.

Stackhouse Unfortunately, I didn’t really have a choice when it came to living in the dorms again. My plans with some off campus housing fell through late in the year and the only thing left available was to sign up for the dorms again. That being said, I’m happy with how things turned out. Fuller Staying in the dorms was a great choice for me personally. My parents feel way more relaxed about my safety, and I enjoy the close proximity to everything with living on campus. I do not have to worry about buses because I can walk anywhere I need to go. IDS What is it like to live with freshmen? Heinold To be honest, there are always going to be people around

you that you do not get along with or enjoy being around. Living with some of the freshmen is very annoying, but other ones are great and I enjoy being around them. Being 20 and living with 18-year-olds is sometimes a bit much because the maturity level is so different for some people. Stackhouse Living with freshmen is interesting because you get to see them develop and adapt to college very much like how we all did when we were freshmen. By complete chance my random roommate this year was also a sophomore, but on a floor full of freshmen it’s entertaining to hear them complain about A100 and K201 and hear about how they’ve walked everywhere for the first three months of school because they couldn’t understand where the A bus goes. IDS What is the best thing about returning to the dorms? Heinold The best thing about staying in the dorms is being right on campus and not having to worry about taking a shuttle to my classes. I can walk to all my classes, the gym, library and stadium. I love the location. Stackhouse First of all, it’s so nice being on campus and relatively close to pretty much every building and stadium at IU. Nothing beats sleeping until 10 minutes before class starts and still being able to make it on time. In addition to that, it’s great to meet so many new people at one time. In addition to all the people I met last year, I was able to make friends with and meet tons of freshmen throughout my floor and building I would never have met had I lived somewhere else. Fuller The best thing about the dorms is not having to worry about cleaning. The cleaning is done for me. Also being so close I can stay at the library really late, for example, and I do not feel unsafe making it back to my room. What is the worst thing about returning to the dorms? Heinold The worst thing about living in the dorms is I signed up for a single room and ended up having two suite mates I get

annoyed with. I thought I was signing up for my own space since I had lived with a roommate last year. Also living in Briscoe, it is sometimes annoying to walk a decent distance to get food. I know that sounds pathetic, but in the cold it seems far. Stackhouse The worst thing is easily the food. Everyone who doesn’t live in the dorms after freshman year loves to come back and get the occasional C-Store sub. But after a year and a half straight of Gresham Food Court, nothing is very appealing there anymore. Thankfully, Forest opened up a new food court which has been great. So there’s at least some new variety. Fuller The worst thing about living in the dorms is I have gotten tired of the food and go out a lot with my friends instead. Plus, I wish I had a big kitchen to cook in. Are you living in the same residence hall? If not, why? Heinold Last year I lived in Mcnutt and this year I live in Briscoe. I decided to live in a different dorm because living in Mcnutt with my amazing floor was one of the best things to ever happen to me and I did not want to replace those memories I already had from McNutt. Also, I wanted to upgrade to Briscoe since that would be my second year living in a dorm. Stackhouse Both last year and this year I’ve been in McNutt. I was on Bordner floor two last year, and I loved McNutt and the Northwest neighborhood in general. A lot of people don’t know that as a returning resident you can be very specific and choose the building and even exact room that you want. I choose to live in Bocobo and live on the second floor this year (BoDos as we’ve nicknamed it) because it’s the closest to the bus stop, food court and Kelley. Fuller I have lived in Teter all four years because of its location. Plus my mom lived there when she went to IU, so I kind of consider it a little tradition to carry on.

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