Housing & Living Guide Fall 2014

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Simply being out of your parents’ house is not the same thing as living on your own. Here’s a list of 10 things we wish someone had told us before we ditched the dorms for apartments and houses.

Utilities exist, and they can be pricey. Instead of paying a flat rate once per semester like you do for the dorms, rent and utilities are paid monthly. Though rent is a flat rate, utilities vary from month to month depending on usage. Use heat and air conditioning smartly, as these can hike up your gas and electricity bills in the winter and summer. Be sure to adjust your budget during months that are especially hot or cold to account for the increased utility prices. For those in apartments, some utilities are usually included, so check with your landlord or leasing agency to see which are and are not accounted for in monthly rent payments. Don’t wait until the last minute to set them up, either. Most students move into their houses at about the same time in the two weeks leading up to the start of classes each Au-

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gust. This makes for a busy time for utility companies. To ensure you won’t be taking cold showers or living without Internet for a week, schedule these appointments as early as possible. If you have never had a bill under your name, setting it up for the first time is likely to take longer due to a lack of credit history. You have to mow your lawn, shovel your snow and take out your trash. If you thought the time of doing chores was over, think again. Unless your landlord lives in town and is kind enough to do it for you, you will be responsible for maintaining your lawn and making sure your sidewalks are kept clear of snow and ice in the winter if you live in a house. Additionally, you have to keep trash levels under control, and be sure to take cans to the curb weekly. If you don’t clean up, the city could ﬁne you. If your yard is full of trash, the city has the right to issue you a notice of violation with a $50 fine per day. Additionally, if you leave trash cans by the curb for more than 24 hours after the designated trash pickup day, a $15 fine

per day will be issued. In terms of yard appearance, if grass or weeds grow above 8 inches, the city can fine you $50 per day. If snow and ice aren’t removed from sidewalks within 24 hours of accumulation, the city can fine you $50 per day. All fines must be paid within two weeks of notice. Netﬂix rules if you’re on a budget. If you don’t have the funds to afford cable on top of all your other monthly bills, alternative TV entertainment through online services such as Netflix or Hulu Plus can be a great substitute. This could save you about $90 per month. If you need to catch a game or your favorite show, see if one of your friends has a cable box.

to have to learn how to cook or at least heat up ramen noodles. Have a plan for sharing responsibilities with roomies. If you don’t want it all to fall on one person’s shoulders, be sure to have a plan for delegating tasks. It can be helpful to have a white board to write down bill amounts as they come in each month and plan ahead for who will take the trash out each week and complete other chores.

The grocery store doesn’t accept meal points. Shocker, we know. Remember that groceries cost real money.

There (generally) aren’t designated quiet hours. Though some apartment complexes have posted quiet hours, there is no resident assistant to tell you or your neighbors to tone it down on weeknights. This can be both a good and bad thing. Noisy neighbors are much more likely to keep you up the night before an exam. It makes mid-week fun a lot more feasible, but there’s also the risk of noise complaints if you’re too rowdy.

No one cooks your food. Neither your mom nor IU Residential Programs and Services are around to feed you. Unless you have an awesome roommate or you eat out for every meal, you’re probably going

Parties, though fun, leave giant messes. Though it might be awesome to pack 100 people into your house, cleaning up a 100-person mess the next day with limited help might not be worth it.

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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 these tips 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 Lockable doors Sufficient light and ventilation Fire protection systems and exits For the complete list visit bloomington.in.gov. 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 the 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 the necessary steps in filing a rental complaint at bloomington.in.gov/hand.

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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 such as couchsurfing.org can help students locate a place to stay. Travel The IU Office of Overseas Study offers alternative living plans. In the past, students have traveled to more than 50 countries. Many student-run organizations offer the opportunity to travel within the United States.

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Read the ﬁne print before you sign By Micah McVicker mmmcvick@indiana.edu

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. 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. 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. 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

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to replace any person who has been evicted with a person of his or her choosing. Regardless, be sure your roommates fulfill their obligations.

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.

Eviction Contingent upon your landlord, certain rules contained in the lease must be followed. Leave no room for ambiguity concerning rules that list eviction as a consequence. Savings clause This clause makes tenants liable for rent after eviction, and they must pay monthly rent until the lease ends.

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.

Acceleration clause This states that once a tenant breaches the lease terms, he or she immediately owes the rent for the remainder of the lease term. In this situation, the landlord is also legally obligated to

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.

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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 out. Though this sounds like a desirable support system, there is always a less desireable half. Just as a couple is often viewed as a package deal, friends might view you and your roommate(s) similarly. Maintain a social life with some kind of escape from the people you are around day-in and day-out. Keep in mind that if you have a quick-to-cling roommate, your friends might distance themselves to get away from the twofor-one special. 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 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. 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 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 too

common 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.

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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 your roommate is in a relationship, you might be kept up all night by the sound of

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Budget breakdown By Alexis Beneveniste apbenven@indiana.edu

College students who graduated in 2013 had an average student loan debt of $33,000, according to Edvisors, a college financial planning site. 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 Apply for scholarships when possible, and fill out FAFSA to see if you qualify for certain grants 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, detailing 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 budgets.

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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

What are you responsible for? What you are responsible for depends on where you live. 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.

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LIVING GREEN Ofﬁce of Sustainablity gives advice for living eco-friendly while saving money

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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 eco-friendly on and off campus. 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 suggests students take shorter showers to reduce water consumption. People in the United

States use 1.2 trillion gallons of water per year while showering, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Another resource students consume frequently is electricity. According to IU’s Integrated Energy Master Plan, 73.1 percent of energy used at IU is electricity. Conserving energy and water would not only benefit the environment but also help reduce students’ bills. Utility bills are typically separate from rent. 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. Visit the IU Office of Sustainability’s website at indiana.edu/~sustain for more information regarding living a greener lifestyle and ways to conserve energy and finances.

Quick tips Reuse water bottles instead of buying new ones. Buy products made from recycled materials. Buy food that uses limited packaging. 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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Combating trash The city of Bloomington’s regulations for managing waste and recyclables By Jessica Kaplan specials@idsnews.com

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 as far as 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 several locations, including all Kroger, Marsh and Bloomingfood 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,”

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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, 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. 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.

Despite population increases, the amount of trash collected by the city has not surpassed levels since the ’90s. 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 for waste reduction because they typically do not pay for their trash service directly. As such, it is often much easier for them to throw away their recyclables rather than to recycle them.

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Storing your belongings By Kirsten Clark kirclark@indiana.edu

Bloomington has enough options to fit every student’s moving needs. When students need to leave town, they’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. Don’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 best.

“It would be important for someone who would be making frequent trips to the storage unit,” 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 “A visit to the storage facility should assure the facility is clean and well-maintained,” Aton said. “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.” Aton said it’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 it’s also helpful to check online

reviews. Take extra measures to protect your belongings Most storage facilities offer both climate-controlled and nonclimate-controlled storage units. “For summer storage, you may prefer temperature-controlled storage, especially if you are storing electronics and nice furniture,” Aton said. However, if temperature-controlled spaces aren’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-Z-Air, for storage units without air conditioning. She said placing a tarp or wooden pallets on the unit’s concrete floor can further protect belongings. “It is important that the items you store are dry, clean and pro-

tected,” Aton said. “You can also further protect your items by covering them with plastic.” Save some money Aton said students should look for special discounts for student storage. “You may also be able to negotiate a discount if you pay the full amount in advance,” 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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Leaving town? Consider subletting 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 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 have to get their rent no matter what. “If the subletter does not pay the rent, the tenant or other tenants are responsible,” said Scott Gilbert, general manager of Hoosier Rentals. “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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It’s all fun and games until somebody lands a noise ordinance. Regarding all reported incidents, the Bloomington Police

Department abides by a triage system, meaning noise violations are prioritized by the number of officers available to respond as they come through to dispatch. BPD Lt. Faron Lake said noise violations fall somewhere near

the bottom of the priority chain. “Keep it small, keep it inside,” Lake said about house parties. “It’s a rarity that we have to knock on a door and someone answers.” Concerning noise violations, BPD operates on a two strikes,

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Couch ban By Matthew Glowicki specials@idsnews.com

Couches, armchairs and futons are among the traditional indoor furniture banned from Bloomington front porches. That’s one of the changes the Bloomington City Council approved in the Property Maintenance Code back on Nov. 14, 2012. Housing and Neighborhood Development Director Lisa Abbott said she worked on the changes for months. Prior, the code’s most recent update was in 2003. “The neighborhoods have been asking for this for a long time for a number of reasons,” Abbott said. She cited neighbor complaints about weather-exposed upholstered furniture that often begins to smell from mildew. Aesthetic concerns about older front porch furniture also played into some complaints, she said. “You can still sit on your front porch and enjoy the great outdoors,” Abbott said. “You’ll just have to use furniture intended for outdoor use.” But more than complaints,

the decision was also made out of safety concerns, Assistant City Attorney Patty Mulvihill said. “(Rodents) like the stuffing and the warmness,” she said. “We see a lot of infestation problems coming from the front porches.” Mulvihill also said she wasn’t sure exactly when the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission members would read through the code changes nor did she know definitively if the commission would approve or strike the changes individually or altogether. “I think it’s an underutilized resource of the average renter in Bloomington,” she said. The new Bloomington code bans upholstered furniture that would usually go indoors from sitting outside the rental. Some pieces of furniture you can legally enjoy from your front porch are an Adirondack chair, the rustic recliner made of durable wood; a bench or arm chair with removable pillows, a cheap frame option with a comfy, interchangeable addition; and a hammock plastic chair, the cheapest, though most uncomfortable, option.

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Returning to residence halls By Taylor Acton | teacton@indiana.edu

After freshman year, students have the option to stay in the dorms on campus or move to off-campus housing. Sarah Ivy Lucas, assistant director of housing assignments, said in order for sophomores, juniors and seniors to live in the dorms, they must fill out an online contract. This agreement is not the same as the housing contract for incoming freshmen. Instead, upperclassmen have the opportunity to choose specific dorms, livinglearning communities and a room number, as opposed to ranking preferences of neighborhoods. “A significant number (of upperclassmen) choose to return to living-learning communities that they had previously been a part of,” Lucas said. “Some of the more popular choices are Collins, the performing arts community and the civic leaders in Briscoe.”

Mitchell Williams is a sophomore living in Briscoe. Q What made you choose to live in the dorms after freshman year? A My dad stayed in the dorm for three years when he was in college, and he was able to talk me into staying another year. Q What are the benefits to living in the dorm versus off campus? A One nice thing about living

in the dorm again is that I have a meal plan so I don’t have to cook meals all the time. Another benefit is being closer to classes and both gyms to play basketball and work out. Also, I don’t have to rely on the buses to get me on campus and to class on time. Q What are the negatives to living in the dorms? A A bad thing about living in the dorm is that you don’t really have your own space and it can be a little crowded at times.

Also, it’s not as fun to have friends over because you have to be courteous to others with respect to playing music. Q Would you say it was a good choice? A I think it was a good choice for this year because it’s more convenient with my 8 a.m. (classes), but I’ll be ready to move off campus next year. Q Do you enjoy living with primarily freshmen? A I’m able to answer any questions they have about IU, especially at the beginning of the year when they don’t know where classes are. Also, I’m able to help with some common freshman classes such as finite and English 131. I had some of my books from last year that I let people use so they wouldn’t have to buy them. I really like to help people out so it’s a good experience. Rebecca Dvorak is a sophomore living in Foster. Q What made you choose to live in the dorms after freshman year? A The opportunity to be a resident assistant motivated me to live in the residence halls after freshman year. I was excited for the opportunity to help first-year students in their transition to college. Q What is your favorite part about living in the dorm? A I love the sense of community, the activities, the convenience of having food close, the academic resources available, the short walk to classes, the fact that I don’t have to buy furniture, no extra expenses and the opportunity for forming lifelong friendships with roommates and floormates. Q Is there a downside? A It is more expensive than a lot of other housing options. It is a pretty small living space. The communal bathrooms that some residence halls still have are an inconvenience, and the food is not the best quality, unless you live in Forest. Q Overall, was it a good choice? A Yes. I would live in the

residence halls my first year, even if it wasn’t required. In fact, because I live in Bloomington, I had the option to live at home my freshman year and instead chose to live in the residence halls because everyone I know who chose not to really ended up feeling like they missed out. Q What is it like to live with freshmen? A As an R.A., I have the opportunity to foster community with a group of people going through similar transitions and experiencing similar struggles and triumphs. It’s interesting to watch them grow as the year goes on. It also helps keep me enthusiastic about being at IU because, to them, everything is new and exciting. Stephen Anderson is a junior living in Briscoe. Q What was your reason for staying in the dorms? A I chose to live in the dorms after my freshman year because of convenience. Last school year I was an intern for IU Athletics, so it paid off to live in Briscoe, which is right across the street from the athletic offices. This year I chose to stay in Briscoe because all of my classes are in Kelley, so it’s only a five-minute walk to class. Q Do you like living in a dorm? A There are benefits. I’m closer to campus and my classes, I don’t have to worry about fixing my own food and I do not have to share a room/house with anyone else. Q Is there a downside? A The negatives of living in the dorms is that it gets loud and it is more expensive to live in the dorms compared to if I rented an apartment. Q Was it a good choice? A Yes, I like my choice of living in Briscoe this year. However, I will be living off campus next year. Q Is it fun to live with freshmen? A They are a little rowdy because college is new to them, but living with freshmen also gives me a chance to meet a lot of new people.

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Get furnished for less By Kirsten Clark specials@idsnews.com

Bloomington is full of places to acquire furnishings for your new house or apartment. Whether you’re in the market for a bed, a kitchen table or random knickknacks with which to decorate, these are just some of the places that can help you turn your new living space into a home. Pier 1 Imports 849 S. Auto Mall Road 812-333-7437 Shop here for smaller furniture items, such as upholstered chairs, dressers and side tables, as well as kitchenware and accent items such as mirrors, picture frames and wall art. The décor is colorful and will make your living space look put-together, but be prepared to pay a bit

more for the value. Delivery is not available, although items can be shipped via FedEx or directly from the website. Goodwill 1284 Liberty Drive 812-336-8104 For frugal college students, consignment furniture can be the difference between a partially and fully furnished living space. Although it can be hit or miss, shop Goodwill for deals on dressers, fulllength mirrors, sofas and wall art. Delivery is not available, so enlist the help of a friend with a truck to transport large furnishings. Long’s Landing 5167 E. State Road 46 812-332-5888 Visit Long’s Landing for new and used furnishings, including

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Porch essentials If you’re lucky enough to have one, you better put it to good use. Here are 10 things to help liven up the comfort zone known as the porch.

HAMMOCK become one with nature

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Space-saving living tips By Olivia Williams specials@idsnews.com

Among the most common college living experiences are the dorm room and the offcampus house or apartment. Though there are obvious differences between the two, they share something in common. They can easily get messy. Fortunately, there are several solutions to keep things in order. A room can look cluttered because of an unbalanced stuff-to-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 to organize belongings that can be found in most department stores.

Push your desks together This is ideal for dorm rooms. By pushing both desks side-byside, you create more space for moving about. Embrace shoe racks For those with mounds 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 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 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 works, too. Get hooked Over-the-door hooks are almost essential, 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 most common route is the mesh hamper, an excellent choice because of its flexibility. 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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Cooking in your new home doesn’t have to be expensive By Audrey Perkins audperki@indiana.edu

Take affordable, staple ingredients, and anyone could make a plentiful amount of food. The key is getting versatile ingredients that may have similar flavor profiles, but can be cooked in different manners to achieve different textures. To prove this, all foods listed below were made from a stockpile of less than 15 ingredients, excluding salt and pepper. Test these out. None of the recipes have more than a handful of steps.

Baked egg pasta This is the ultimate fancy dish that looks like it needed more effort than it took to make. It’s hearty, warm and something that can be assembled in less than 30 minutes. Ingredients 1 box rigatoni pasta, about 2 cups dry 1 cup pasta sauce of your choice 1 red bell pepper chopped into centimeter-sized cubes ½ cup grated parmesan Salt and pepper to taste 4-6 eggs depending on

preference Instructions 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Boil pasta until al dente. The pasta should be firm but still have a bite. You want the pasta to still be a little hard so they can continue cooking in the oven and absorb the pasta sauce better. Drain. 3. Sauté the bell peppers until they are soft, about 3-4 minutes. 4. Mix the pasta, sauce, peppers and cheese in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and

pepper. 5. Pour the mix into a greased baking dish. Make small wells into the surface of the pasta mix and crack the eggs into the holes. You want the egg yolks to settle into the top of the pasta bake. Sprinkle with cheese and more pepper. 6. Bake for 30 minutes. Time will vary depending on how runny you want your eggs. For those that like runny eggs, crack the yolk into the pasta and mix well. The yolk will create a creamy, tomato-based sauce.

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Warm kale pasta salad with bacon vinaigrette Bacon makes this dish. Take what would ordinarily be a light pasta salad and add another level of savory flavor. Ingredients 1 box vegetable rotini pasta 4 strips smoked bacon, raw 1 bunch kale, leaves removed from the stems, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 red bell pepper, chopped into centimeter-sized cubes ½ cup grated parmesan 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar salt and pepper to taste Instructions 1. Fry the bacon in a pan. Place the cold cuts of meat into a cool pan, then turn the heat to high. Once the bacon crisps, shrinking and curling into itself, remove the bacon from the pan. Pour the remaining bacon fat into a

bowl. Wipe the edge of the pan down to prevent excess fat from smoking on the heat source. (This step can be omitted for vegetarians) 2. Using the residual bacon fat in the pan, or a small knob of butter, sauté the kale and bell pepper until the leaves soften and turn bright green. The bell pepper will soften in about 3-4 minutes. Pour the vegetables into a mixing bowl. 3. Boil the pasta until it is al dente, or slightly firm when cooked. Drain pasta and pour into the mixing bowl with the vegetables. 4. Take the bacon fat and pour three teaspoons of it into the pasta. This will be the oil in the salad dressing. Add in the cheese and balsamic vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

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Kale fritters Take the shape and texture of a crab cake and make this kale fritter for a veggie alternative. Ingredients 1 cup kale leaves, finely chopped ½ red bell pepper, minced ¼ cup grated parmesan 1 egg 4 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter Salt and pepper to taste Instructions 1. Mix the egg and flour until you make a paste. 2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix until combined.

3. Heat the butter in a pan on high until it sizzles. Drop in dollops of batter, about 2 heaping tablespoons. Reduce heat to medium high. Using a spatula, flatten the batter until it makes a disk. This will make the cooking process faster and even. 4. When the bottoms turn golden brown, flip them. If the bottoms are browning faster than the fritter is cooking, take the fritter off the heat and put it on a plate. The residual heat will keep cooking it, or you can finish off the remainder of the cooking in the microwave for 30 seconds without burning the surface. 5. When both sides are golden brown, pull the fritters from the pan and put them on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm.

Berry clafoutis Recipe inspired by “Basic Clafoutis” from Epicurious This is a traditional French cake that has a texture very similar to a dense bread pudding. This is very easy to make. Just mix and bake. Ingredients 1 cup milk, any kind 3 eggs 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons butter, melted ½ cup all-purpose flour Fruit of your choice. Berries or soft fruits work best.

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Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Mix the egg, butter and sugar until combined. Then add in the flour until you get a paste. 3. Add in the milk gradually. The batter will become thin and, if the milk is added all at once, it will be hard to incorporate the liquid equally. Add the vanilla. 4. Take a greased, shallow baking dish and line the bottom with your fruit. Pour the batter on top slowly as to not disturb the fruit placement. 5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes until the center of the pan looks set. The batter will puff up and turn golden brown on the edges. 6. Cool at room temperature, serve warm.

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Crêpes Inspired by a recipe from Alto Brown

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Instructions 1. Mix the eggs, butter and flour until you make a paste. 2. Slowly add in the water and milk until the paste thins out into a liquid. Do this gradually or the batter will become uneven and hard to

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Ingredients 2 eggs ¾ cup milk ½ cup water 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Excess butter for the pan Toppings/fillings of your choice A skewer

manage. Add in the vanilla. 3. Heat a pan on high with some butter. Spread the butter on the pan so it is evenly covered in liquid. Test a drop of batter to see if it sizzles. If it does, add a ½ cup of batter to the pan, rotating the pan constantly until it coats the pan in a thin layer. Reduce the heat to medium high. 4. Cook the crêpe until it looks like it has solidified. The surface of the batter will no longer be shiny. Take a skewer and loosen the edges of the crêpe from the pan. This will take a couple tries to do delicately. 5. Once the crêpe is loose from the pan, shake the pan back and forth to ensure that the surface will not stick. The crepe should move freely and almost sound dry on the bottom as it moves. At this point, for the brave, flip the crepe in the air by thrusting the pan upward. Or, take a spatula or the skewer and hold the crêpe while flipping it onto its other side. Let it cook 30 seconds more. 6. Drop the crepe into a plate when finished. Keep them flat to prevent creases. Serve with fruit, honey, chocolate or Nutella.

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Another traditional French dish, this can be flexible based on what is used to fill it. This can go salty or sweet — just switch the vanilla out for a dash of salt and pepper. The fillings section allows for the recipe’s flexibility. Choose whatever sounds best to go inside.

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A reception at the Bryan House in the 1980s.

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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.

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.

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

Woodburn House The Woodburn House is filled with old-time charm and rich with history. Located on College Avenue, the Woodburn House is more than 175 years old.

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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 in character and history. Bryan House Built in 1924, the William Lowe and Charlotte Lowe Bryan House was commissioned for the president of the University. 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.

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The Delta Delta Delta House in 1949.

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.

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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, 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 hotspot. Former tenants included the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority 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 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.” 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 has 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.

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Have yourself a crafternoon Story and photos by Jessica Contrera and Katie Mettler

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. Supplies Cork board Batting (available at any craft store) Fabric — 1 foot wider and taller than the size of your bulletin board Staple gun or hot glue Step 1: Roll the batting (it’s like fluffy white pillow stuffing that comes in a sheet) onto your cork board. 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 4: Lay the fabric flat on top of the batting, then wrap the edges around. 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. Supplies Bottle caps ½-inch wide magnets Hot glue Step 1: Glue magnet to back of bottle cap Step 2: Place on fridge Step 3: Say “Oh, thank you, I made them” every time your guests compliment your creation.

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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 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. 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. Supplies Chalk Frame with no backing or glass Thick tape Thin sheet of plywood Spray chalk paint 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. Step 2: Head to a hardware store such as 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. 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 chalked-up plywood into the frame, and tape the edges down. Step 6: Hang and draw away.

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Decorating on a dime live plants for contrast. Every space lends itself to a different color scheme. Make sure your décor and colors match your personality.

By Audrey Perkins and Anna Hyzy audperki@indiana.edu akhyzy@indiana.edu

It does not have to be expensive to decorate a space. Use local thrift stores, antique malls, Goodwill and any other furniture you have around to fill a room. The key is to work with a theme and embrace the space you are working with. In the apartment shown, homeowners used pre-existing wall treatment and brick exteriors to create a shabby chic look. Here are some tips students can use to make their space their own. Use what you have Look at what you have in storage or what you may have hidden in your parents’ house that may be sitting collecting dust. From there, think about the type of look you might be able to create

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Use plants to add life into your space. They also add a level of color and do not take up much space.

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books you can stack on tables, old figurines and affordable art.

Hit Goodwill Look at local thrift stores to find dishes and decorations that can give your space an eclectic feel. Key things to look for are old

Pick a color scheme In this case, because of the wood and rust-colored wall, homeowners pulled warm tones into their décor and used

Have functional design Contain the inevitable mess with your décor. Antique book shelves and attractive containers will contain your space while decorating it. For example, vintage food tins can hold school supplies. Also, consider getting a hollow ottoman to store blankets and act as excess seating for friends. Work in clumps When you are working with a variety of styles in furniture, make sure you group them together in the space so it doesn’t look scrambled. Don’t cover your entire space in décor. Maximize on empty floor space to create an open sense.

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