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A house is pictured on a cloudy day on South Lincoln Street.

What is right for you?

By Michelle Lie mlie@iu.edu

From dorms to apartments to houses, Bloomington offers a variety of living options for its students. As each student progresses through their years at IU, they consult their friends and family to figure out which

Advice for finding your new home housing option is best for them.

The IDS talked to four students about their experiences living at IU. Tayana Hinton, 19, is a sophomore.

Last year, Hinton lived in McNutt Quad and said she did not like it. She said the dorms had to be cleaned due to the mold, loud music blaring constantly and no personal space.

Although she had a bad ex-

perience in the dorm, she said she met new people and got to know them.

This year, Hinton lives in a townhouse at Park on Morton on North Morton Street with three roommates. She said she

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prefers the townhouse because she has her own space.

“When I want to be left alone, I can,” Hinton said. “And when I want it to be quiet, it’s going to be quiet.”

Nicole Ramirez, 21, is a senior.

Last year, she lived on campus in the Mason Hall apartments, located between IU’s central and southeast residence hall neighborhoods.

She said she had trouble with maintenance issues and didn’t get along with her five roommates.

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This year, she lives at College Mall Apartments with only one roommate. Though the transportation isn’t easy, Ramirez said she enjoys this year’s living situation.

“It’s a nice place,” Ramirez said. “It’s cozy and small. I live with my best friend, so it’s comfortable.”

Heoliny Jung, 20, is a junior who used to live in Forest Quad.

Back then, the dorm was under construction, so he had to stay at the old tower for one

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semester and then move to the new building second semester.

Jung now lives in Green Acres Village, which is located near College Mall, but he said he enjoyed both experiences.

“The part I like about the dorm was because I could say hi to my friends a lot,” Jung said.

“But having our own house with being independent is also good.”

Janae Galburth, 18, is a freshman.

She lives in IU’s Read Hall, and so far, she said she enjoys

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Dos and don’ts: A guide to the essentials for college living

By Carter Cooley cartcool@iu.edu

Your mom’s Subaru Forester has only so much trunk space.

Before even arriving on campus you are already learning a lesson that will prove invaluable for navigating college with thrifty grace: the value of economic decision-making.

This is your guide to economic living, or as some call it, the art of dorm-and-apartment-space maximization.

ly aches and pains induced by an unprotected dormitory mattress cannot be understated. Early classes are daunting, but they are nearly impossible when accompanied by these unwelcome guests.

Don’t Bring too many random decorations. After arranging your TV and desk there is not much room for lava lamps nor other knick-knacks.

Do

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Invest in a memory foam mattress cover. The dastard-

Adorn your walls with something. Unlike shelves,

there is an excess of real estate on your walls. The ugliness of an undecorated dorm or apartment wall is unbearable.

The only wall more frustrating is one covered with hastilybought posters that don’t reflect your true interests.

Tapestries, dart boards and posters from home are more than mere decoration – they give your room character.

Don’t Overestimate the usefulness of niche items. The claustrophobic madness of a dorm stuffed with dusty pasta-mak-

ing kits and idle fishing gear might drive you completely insane. I will never forgive myself for hauling a heavy mini pingpong table up three flights of stairs in the August heat and then never unboxing it.

Unless you will get weekly use out of an item, you probably shouldn’t pack it.

Do Buy totes. Totes, totes, totes.

Actually, around three shorttotes will do. Three totes tucked under the bed opens up every seemingly insignificant crevice you would otherwise pollute

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with your belongings. The value of organization should not be taken for granted!

Don’t Over-prepare. There won’t be four occasions so different that they each warrant a different color of the same shoe. You won’t use five reams of printer paper, nor will you need a backup shower caddy.

Do Remember you will want to have fun with friends at some point. Hacky Sacks and vintage gaming consoles and board games and old movies will constitute a large portion of your good memories in college.

However, recalling the previous “Don’t,” one can over-prepare

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for fun as easily as one can over-prepare for anything. Stick to the essentials: I recommend sports balls, a deck of cards and your favorite video game console.

Don’t Be afraid to purge your nonessential belongings.

College forces many people to strip down to the bare necessities. Learning to be thrifty will save you avoidable headaches about your stuff because nothing you own will be purely disposable. The character of any living space is defined by which possessions it is home to. The key to creating your ideal college home is to give it personality with your stuff but not too much.

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Where should you live next year?

By Hannah Boufford, Lydia Gerike and Sydney Tomlinson news@idsnews.com | @idsnews

While this quiz is by no means meant to be the be-all and end-all of your decision of where to live next year, here are five simple questions to get

you thinking. Bloomington offers a variety of options — from renting a house or apartment to living right on campus — for students to consider. Use the rest of this publication to help determine what living situation would be best for you.

How do you feel about sharing a bathroom?

That’s fine with me

I might like my own

How many people do you want to live with?

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Do you want to have parties and get-togethers?

That’s not for me

Not necessarily

Right now?

Of course

Not opposed

Do you want to be on campus?

Yes, please

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How much space do you want?

Not much at all

Some, but not a ton

A whole bunch

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You likely thrive in the close-quarters community of a dorm and love the convenience of living right on campus. With different styles, privacy options and price ranges, you could find a space that works for you.

Check out http://www.rps.indiana. edu/housing/index.html for information on the residential buildings IU has to offer.

You’re looking to move off-campus but aren’t quite ready for the commitment of a full-sized house.

Whether you want to be closer to Kirkwood Avenue, College Mall or Memorial Stadium, there are plenty of apartments within walking distance of campus from which you can choose. Apartments can vary in size to best fit your needs.

You want more space than a dorm or apartment — we’re talking kitchen, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a front porch, maybe even a basement or a backyard. (That means more cleaning, though.)

Bloomington has plenty of houses near campus, but some of the best go fast, so the sooner you start looking the better.

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What do you need in your kitchen?

By Joshua Manes jamanes@iu.edu | @The_Manes_Event

So you’re out of the dorms and into a house or apartment.

No more meal plan and minifridge — you have a real kitchen now. But what should you really have in there?

The basics Dishes and silverware. You could go with disposable, but are you camping or living? Make sure you have enough to use so you’re not stuck doing the dishes every day just for a clean plate.

Knives. A decent blade, or rather three (a chef’s knife, a serrated blade for bread and a paring knife) will make prep time easy.

Cutting board. Speaking of cutting, you’re going to need somewhere to do it. Get a board.

Don’t slice up your counter.

Mixing bowls. If you’re baking or cooking, you can’t mix ingredients in your cereal bowl every time. Glass mixing bowls are easy to clean, and if they come with lids, they can double as food storage.

Measuring cups/spoons.

Those ingredients in the recipe have specific amounts for a reason. Eyeing out every measurement can be difficult, so make things easier with measuring cups and spoons. Make sure to get a liquid measuring cup. If you plan on putting it in the microwave, get a glass one.

Spatula, spoon, tongs and

whisk. You’re going to have to flip, stir or grab something when you cook. Get a good basket or container to keep these essentials on hand.

Can opener. Sure, some of them are pull tabs nowadays, but you don’t want to count on that, do you?

Towels. You’re going to have to dry those dishes and your hands at some point. Unless you want to use your shirt.

Potholder. Get yourself a couple potholders and save yourself the burns.

Cookware Pots and pans. They are the staples of cooking, so get yourself a nice nonstick pan that can be used for just about every

meal.

Baking sheet. It’s not just for cookies. Most things won’t go directly on the oven rack.

Spices. You should always have the mainstays on hand, such as salt, pepper, sugar and flour. But those other little ingredients, things such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, herbs and other spices can add up quickly at the register.

Try finding sales on them before they’re needed, and stock up.

Whether you’re an experienced chef or just trying to make mac and cheese without burning your place down, keeping these items in your kitchen will have you ready for meal time nearly every time.

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Moving off campus is hard.

Here are some ways to stay in shape.

By Jessica Prucha jprucha@iu.edu | @jess_prucha

Remaining active and involved on campus is not always easy after freshman year. The residence halls engage and update students with flyers from peers and RA’s, but what happens when you move off campus?

IU offers a variety of clubs and fitness classes to keep students of all grade levels active.

Senior Clare McConahay said IU CHAARG, which stands for Changing Health, Attitudes and Actions to Recreate Girls, is a great organization to join.

The national student organization aims to improve women’s attitudes about health, fitness and well-being.

McConahay is the ambassador for IU’s chapter.

McConahay said she joined the club her freshman year to commit to a consistent workout schedule and make new friends.

“I knew I couldn’t trust myself to go to the gym on my own accord,” McConahay said. “I also hadn’t found a place yet at IU or a club that I liked, so I wanted that community as well.”

The club has 113 members, but breaks into smaller groups of five to six girls to do weekly workouts.

“I’d say we’re really close, but especially in our small groups,” McConahay said.

On Mondays, the club organizes large group workouts at the Indiana Memorial Union or other fitness studios. Club mem-

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Students participate in an outdoor yoga session in Dunn’s Woods.

bers also explore different workouts off campus such as CrossFit, yoga, jazzercise, Orange Theory and ROTC workouts.

“The club connects you to campus, but it also connects you to Bloomington,” McConahay said.

In addition to the university’s clubs and organizations, the Student Recreational Sports Center offers more than 80 group fitness sessions each week.

Senior Gabi Nolan instructs barre fitness, cycling, pure strength and cardio hip-hop classes.

“The classes are great for people who don’t love going to the gym alone and for people who don’t know what to do at the gym,” she said. “I think the

classes are really useful.”

The classes attract students and staff of all ages and fitness levels.

“With cycling and barre fitness, we have students of all years, but also faculty and staff, and even community members come,” Nolan said.

Nolan said she hopes to promote a body positive message through her classes.

“The attitude I try to set up with my classes is being very body positive and feeling good about yourself,” she said.

The Student Recreational Sports Center and Intramural Center also have a variety of intramural sports leagues, including softball, volleyball, tennis, dodgeball, kickball and

bags.

Sophomore Bella Steimel plays in the intramural volleyball league each week with her team “Bowser’s Angels.”

“I joined intramurals because I used to play volleyball for 10 years,” she said. “This is really my only way I know how to relieve stress, and being able to do it with my best friends is the best thing to do on a Wednesday night.”

Volleyball teams gather each Wednesday in the Intramural Center for games, but other intramurals meet in other places such as the Recreational Sports Field Complex.

“It’s just a good way to get involved with the athletic side of campus,” Steimel said.

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Places for students to work out

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Intramural Center Located near the Indiana Memorial Union at 1025 E. Seventh Street, this facility includes multiple basketball, volleyball and racquetball courts. It also houses strength and cardio areas, a pool and an indoor track. Visit recsports.indiana.edu for information on hours and classes.

Recreational Sports Field Complex Located near Foster Quadrangle at 1200 N. Fee Lane are six multipurpose fields for recreational sports such as softball and flag football. Visit recsports.indiana.edu for more information on hours.

Student Recreational Sports Center (SRSC) Located in the northeast of campus at 1601 Law Lane, this facility also includes multiple basketball, volleyball and futsal. It also houses multiple strength and cardio areas, a pool, an indoor track and an equipment checkout. Visit recsports.indiana.edu for information on hours and classes.

Woodlawn Fields Located next to the intramural center, the Woodlawn Fields and track are available mid-March through mid-November, according to the recreational sports website. Visit recsports.indiana.edu for information on hours.

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Ins & outs of parking on campus Otherwise, they can purchase a one-day visitor permit. Prices differ depending on where they want to park.

By Lyndsay Valadez lvaladez@iu.edu | @lynds_val

Faculty, staff, students and visitors at IU often drive cars to commute, and many places around campus require parking permits.

Below are the different options of permits and where those permits allow drivers to go, according to the IU’s Office of Parking Operations’ website.

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Obtaining a permit Permits can be ordered online through the IU Office of Parking Operations parking portal, which provides customers with a printable temporary permit. Customers can contact parking operations if there is a particular permit they need.

A temporary permit becomes invalid after two weeks.

Customers should have received the real permit in the mail by then. The website says to use a non-campus address for quick delivery.

Parking citations must be taken care of before getting a new permit.

Student parking options Campus housing parking permits, CH, are available to students living in residence halls. Students can park between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. in EM-P, EM-S, ST, garage or numbered reserved spaces except for the 24-hour tow zones in these areas. The CH permit will have a number following the H indicating a zone. The zone number will be given based on contracted housing assignment, and students must park in lots with the same zone number.

If ineligible for CH parking,

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students can get ST parking permits, which allows for parking in ST parking and 24-hour CH zones between 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday. They can also park in EM-P, EM-S, numbered reserved spaces and garages between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday. Unlike CH, the ST permits do not have a designated zone number.

There is a disability parking permit, DFA, for students.

From 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday, students can park in 24-hour tow zones of EM-P, EMS, numbered reserved spaces and garages. These students can also park in a disabled meter for free and ADA-accessible spaces. They’re also able to enter the closed area of campus from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Faculty parking options There is a disability parking permit, D, for faculty, staff or other non-student employees. This permit allows for the same things as a student disability permit.

Faculty and staff can get EM-P or EM-S permits. Grad-

uate assistants can get EM-S permits.

EM-S permits do not allow for parking in EM-P areas.

EM-P and EM-S allow for disabled parking with a state-issued ADA hang tag or plate. For EM-S and EM-P permits, parking in CH3 is allowed.

EM-V, or employee value permits, are valid for full-time faculty and staff members, and they are able to park anywhere north of 17th Street through the valid date.

These same people can also get reserved parking, which allows for similar permissions of the EM-P permit.

Reserved parking allows for parking in EM-P, EM-S, ST and CH3 parking lots and any garage. From 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday, they can park in 24-hour CH spaces.

Retired and disabled employees can contact the Office of Parking Operations for the different rates, and these are also available to purchase online or in person.

Visitors Visitors must park in a pay facility or metered parking area.

Evening permits are available for anyone who doesn’t travel on campus during the day or Student Recreational Sports Center patrons. The permit allows for parking from 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday in CH parking zones.

It also allows for parking between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday in EM-P, EM-S, ST, garage or numbered reserved spaces except for 24-hour tow zones.

The SRSC lot is also open to people with this permit for two hours with validation from the SRSC. Faculty, staff and students with motorcycles or bikes will need an M or bike parking permit. Motorcycles can be parked in designated areas with the zone indicated on the permit, and bikes can be kept on bike racks and designated areas on campus with these permits.

For faculty, staff and students who need to come to campus during the summer, they can get a GSU permit that allows for parking in garages during operating hours and any 24-hour CH zone between 5 p.m. Friday and 11 p.m. Sunday. They can park in any EMP, EM-S, ST or CH spaces and numbered reserved spaces, except for 24-hour tow zones, from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays.

For parking rates, visit the Office of Parking Operations’ website, as prices vary.

For more information, visit parking.indiana.edu.

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Scrambled eggs: an unbeatable breakfast

By Bradley Hohulin bhohulin@iu.edu | @BradleyHohulin

As young adults stare down a many-headed beast of classwork and extracurricular activities every morning, eating breakfast is essential. Registered dietitian Rachel Noirot said it is important to have a protein-rich meal such as eggs after a night of fasting.

“Eggs are an excellent protein source,” Noirot said. “A couple eggs a day is really, really good.”

Noirot said an upside to cooking eggs is it allows for creativity in the kitchen.

One way to be creative is adding vegetables, which pack

a punch of flavor and texture.

Sauté chopped onions or jalapeño peppers in your skillet beforehand, and the dish will bite back every time you do.

For those seeking a milder experience, spinach and mushrooms let you savor each mouthful.

The combination of golden eggs and verdant vegetables is a sight to behold. This work of art, however, does not break the bank.

Eggs are extremely economical, with their price point slightly over a dollar per dozen. Most onions cost roughly a dollar per pound, and an eightounce bag of spinach is less than $2.00 at ALDI.

“I like ALDI because they have your basics, and it’s a little less processed than other stores,” Noirot said.

Even if you decide to spring for the jalapeños (89 cents per pepper) and mushrooms ($2.00 for 8 ounces), the dent in your wallet won’t be huge.

If you eat your eggs two at a time, you can have six meals — each for a dollar and change.

One plateful is cheaper than the average cup of coffee, which according to market research company NPD Group, is $2.99.

An affordable breakfast is important for students to make it through the day, inside or outside the classroom.

“I work out in the morning, and I can’t work out hungry,” sophomore Avery Wise said.

Wise is not the only student for whom breakfast is a must.

“I need it to get through the day,” sophomore Allison Comp said.

She said she has made cinnamon rolls and muffins a staple on her grocery list.

Despite the benefits of a healthy breakfast, Noirot said that balance is important in any diet.

“I’m not saying you can never eat Pop-Tarts,” Noirot said.

“I’m saying it’s not the best use of your calories.”

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Subleasing: superb or subpar?

By Nick Telman ntelman@iu.edu

From study abroad to winter graduation, many IU students vacate their homes in the middle of the academic year to take on a new adventure. But, what happens to all of the empty rooms?

More importantly, who is paying the bills?

One easy solution is subletting. This process allows students to rent out their apartments to other students, alumni or anyone for a short period of time when opportunity takes them elsewhere.

How do I start?

The best way to start would be looking at your rental agreement to see if your property management allows subletting.

Next, contact your property management to understand any paperwork, fees or other steps surrounding subletting your space. It is always best to start this process as soon as possible.

How do I choose the right tenant?

The perfect tenant may be closer than you think. The earlier you start, the more time you have to find a tenant who is a good fit. If you share a space with your roommates, make sure the new renter will not be a disruptive force within the home.

“Start as early as possible and let as many people know as possible, especially people you know personally,” IU junior Justin Freeman said. “I actually subleased from the guy above me because he was the only one

to follow through.”

What will make your apartment stand out?

The best way to find someone as quickly as possible is to offer discounts on rent, utilities or any other perks. If you can’t afford to help pay part of the rent, try covering the subleasing fee or being flexible with move-in dates.

Dos and Don’ts Do make sure your roommates are OK with the person staying in your room.

Don’t wait too long to start your search.

“Advertise in advance so in case you have someone who is flaky and backs out at the last minute, you have people who can take over the lease,” said Heidi Munoz, leasing manager

of the Monroe Apartments.

Don’t forget to pay any associated fees or sign appropriate documents.

“We have two specific documents, first we make sure the resident who wants to sublease pays the $250 subleasing fee, we don’t start the paperwork until it is payed,” said Munoz.

“The second document goes into how the damages and any other fees are allocated between the tenant and subleasee.”

Don’t forget to let close friends and classmates know you are subleasing. You never know who may need a place to stay.

Try advertising on Facebook groups, organization group chats or in IU Classifieds.

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Money management for $tudent$

By Josh Wolfe news@idsnews.com

Going from dorm life to living in an apartment or house can be challenging for college students.

On top of grueling classes and an already busy schedule, you now have the added responsibilities of paying bills and grocery shopping.

Here are five easy tips on how to make ends meet.

Plan Know your income and how much you can actually spend each month. It’s better to overestimate your expenses than underestimate your income.

Track your expenses Keeping a budget can be super helpful and ease your mind when you need to know how much you should be spending. There are tons of helpful and free apps such as Mint and Digit that can make creating a budget easier.

Pay for necessary things like rent and utilities first.

Then continue in order of importance with groceries, gas and other crucial expenses. This will help you know how much you can spend at bars, restaurants and on other things.

Save up Even saving $15 to $20 a month can add up. Having a little bit tucked away will help when if you ever fall behind on payments one month.

Spend smart There are tons of ways to save money and avoid unnecessary spending in Bloomington.

Look for free or low-cost entertainment options on campus and around town.

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Housing tour checklist

By Cece Parker | cecepark@iu.edu

Touring a potential residence with the property owner is the most effective way to identify potential problems and request they be fixed before you become bound in a

contract. If you are about to sign the dotted line or just feeling out potential properties, be sure to take this checklist with you for questions and notes.

What are the lease options? Is it long-term?

What is the maintenance policy? What do I do if my apartment needs maintenance?

How are bills and rent divided by roommates? Do we share a lease or have separate leases?

Is it furnished or unfurnished? What appliances are included?

How old are the appliances?

What is the pet policy?

Are utilities included in the rent price?

Is there parking or will I have to park on the street? What would that cost?

Are there guest restrictions?

How old is the wiring?

Are there any mold or mildew problems in the home?

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Making yourself at home Photos by Sarah Zygmuntowski szygmunt@iu.edu | @szygmuntowski

1. Student apartments can often feel empty. Graphic posters are a great way to express your interests and fill up space on a budget.

2. Christmas lights illuminate the doorways of an off-campus apartment in Bloomington.

3. A candle, bobblehead and picture frame sit on a nightstand in an off-campus apartment in Bloomington.

4. A camera poster and world map tapestry decorate the walls of a bedroom in an off-campus apartment in Bloomington.

5. Add some character and color with decorative lights to make your room feel a little more like home.

6. Loud neighbors? Annoying roommates? Put on some noise-canceling headphones and start the Spotify playlist to avoid them all.

7. A wooden sign and fake plants sit on a bookshelf in an off-campus apartment in Bloomington.

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A thermostat displays the temperature Sept. 23 inside a student’s house. Students often try to find ways to keep their utility costs down.

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Utilities: Setting up, saving on your bill

By Joshua Manes jamanes@iu.edu | The_Manes_Event

Moving into an apartment or house can bring a sense of freedom. Along with that extra freedom comes additional bills and responsibilities.

In most apartments, you will need to set up the electricity in your name, while the water and gas are part of or added onto the monthly rent.

In a house, you will be responsible for the electric, water and gas bills. They tend to be much simpler to set up than cable and internet becaue they just require a call to set up the account. In Bloomington, you

will contact Duke Energy for electricity, Vectren for gas and City of Bloomington Utilities Department for water.

Money saving tips Utility bills can add up quickly, but there are some things you can do to save money 1. Don’t turn your heater off. It costs more for the furnace to fire up and start heating the place from cold. Instead, keep it set at a low temperature and turn it up when needed.

Also, you’ll typically be instructed in the winter to keep your temperature at a minimum to prevent pipes from freezing, so you’ll have another reason

not to shut it off.

2. Set it and forget it. Speaking of heaters and air conditioners, find a comfortable temperature and leave it.

Constantly changing the temperature throughout the day will cause your unit to work harder and end up costing more monthly as well as in wear-andtear on the unit.

3. Or, just don’t use it. If you can get through some of those months that aren’t freezing or unbearably hot and humid without the heater or AC, your wallet will thank you. Blankets, hoodies and fireplaces for the winter and fans in the summer can make all the difference.

4. LEDs. Replacing the lightbulbs in your place with LED bulbs can significantly reduce the power consumption of your lights. LED bulbs use up to 85% less electricity than incandescent bulbs and 40% less than fluorescents.

5. Unplug. While it may be minor, unplugging unused electronics can reduce energy consumption and cut a little off your bill.

Using a powerstrip with a switch can make things a little easier than unplugging multiple items in the same area.

6. Conserve. Turn off lights and televisions, and don’t needlessly run water.

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Laundry 101: How to not ruin your clothes

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The hard and fast rules of laundry are never mix whites and colors, along with never run fancy clothes with rough materials. However, the rules can be bent, and many students completely break those rules.

Running a typical load First, separate your loads by feel of material and color.

Most things can run together, such as socks, shirts and pants.

Most people’s regular loads take up about half of the washing machine, though some people swear by throwing as many clothes as possible into the washer and using the most detergent possible. Generally, a smaller load is the safer route to ensure every article of clothing is properly cleaned.

Typically, the temperature a person should use is either cold or warm. Cold is more often used for colors and clothes with

stains. It also uses less energy and is more eco-friendly, according to wash.com, a website focused on how to do laundry.

Thespruce.com, a website containing posts about home improvement and cleaning, states warm water can be used on more delicate fabrics, such as sweaters and blouses. Be warned, however, warm to hot water can make colors fade faster or shrink your clothes.

One reason to use hot water over cold is sanitization. If someone is sick and contagious, hot water is a better bet.

Next, into the dryer your clothes go. Make sure to shake out every item of clothing as you take it out of the washer, just to ward off extreme wrinkling. Most clothes can be run on a normal dryer cycle. However, materials such as bras and dress clothes should run on a delicate cycle.

Washing machine scenarios If a person is washing delicate

clothing like underwear, mesh guard bags are a safe bet for storing them while in the wash.

This is to prevent the clasps or zippers catching on anything. Clothing such as formal blouses or dress pants also typically merit their own load.

If you ever happen to forget your clothes in the washer for hours on end, just run the load again with a little bit of detergent and some vinegar, according to aslobcomesclean.com, a woman’s blog about how she cleans her home. The smell will disappear, and you can throw the clothes into the dryer when the load is done.

Stains and other messes It’s happened many a time — someone is reaching for the last bit of queso for their nachos, and lo and behold, they dump the cheese all over their favorite T-shirt. Don’t worry, many stains are easy to get out, assuming you can get to them fast enough.

If possible, take the item of clothing off and run it under cold water. As the water washes over the stain, try to gently dab out as much of it as you can. If it’s a liquid stain, run it under the faucet until the water runs clear.

Assuming the stain doesn’t come out, the next step is a stain remover. According to artofmanliness.com, a website dedicated to manly improvement, for cotton clothing a general stain removal liquid or stain stick can take care of the problem.

Typically, stains on synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon can be remedied using normal laundry detergent and tap water.

If all else fails, and you’re running late to that class presentation you have in two hours, throw everything in the washer and subsequently the dryer on the lowest possible temperature setting, and cross your fingers.

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Cooking with less cash: 3 budget recipes for college students

By Shelby Anderson anderssk@iu.edu | @ShelbyA04288075

If you are a college student who has managed to carve out enough time in your schedule to prepare three meals a day for yourself while sticking to a budget, my hat is off to you. For everyone else, the temptation of ordering in or picking up another pizza can be too difficult to resist as you stare at that continually growing mountain of homework..

Here is a list of recipes for a healthy breakfast, a pasta dish for lunch or dinner and a cookie recipe for desert. All these recipes involve little effort, minimal equipment and are likely less expensive than any dinner you can have delivered.

A basic breakfast sandwich (includes a life hack on cooking eggs) Estimated time: 5 minutes Serves: 1 person For this recipe you will need a coffee mug, a fork, a microwave and something to assemble your sandwich on such as a plate or paper towel.

Ingredients: 1 bagel or English muffin 2 eggs 1 slice of cheese Any other toppings (ex: bacon, peppers, turkey, spinach) Directions: Toast the bagel or English muffin. This first step is optional.

Crack the egg into a coffee mug and scramble it with fork.

This will cook the egg in a circular shape to fit perfectly on your bagel or English muffin. Mi-

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crowave the egg in the mug for about 30 to 60 seconds. If the egg is still runny, microwave it for longer.

Put the cheese on top of the cooked egg and sandwich them in the middle of the bagel or English muffin, and add any other toppings you wish to include.

Garlic cherry tomato pasta Estimated time: 25 minutes Serves: 4 people For this recipe you will need a pot, pan, pasta strainer, sharp knife, stirring spoon and stove.

Ingredients: 1 pound of pasta (whichever noodles you prefer) 5 garlic cloves 1 package of cherry tomatoes 5 tbsp. of butter Directions: First, crush the five garlic cloves with the knife.

Add water and salt to your pot, and set it on the stove to boil. When the water has begun

to boil, add your pasta.

In a separate pan, add a tablespoon of butter and the crushed garlic cloves. Cook the butter and garlic until the butter melts and the garlic begins to soften. Add package of cherry tomatoes to the garlic and butter and let them continue to cook on the stove.

Once the pasta is al dente, pour about a cup of the pasta water into the pan containing the garlic and tomatoes. Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter to this pan and stir to make your sauce.

Drain the remaining water in the pasta pot, and combine the pasta with the sauce.

Gluten-free peanut butter cookie recipe Estimated time: 20 minutes Servings: 30 cookies For this recipe you will need a mixing bowl, either a hand mixer or a spoon, a cookie tray and an oven.

Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter (non-organic) 2 cups of sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. of vanilla (optional) Hershey kisses (optional) Directions: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 F. Combine the peanut butter, 1 cup of sugar, the egg and vanilla –if you decide to use it– in a bowl to make the dough. Roll the dough into golf ball-sized balls.

Place the remaining cup of sugar into a small bowl and roll the dough balls in this sugar to cover them. You can also add the Hershey kiss on the top of each cookie before putting it in the oven if you would like.

Set the dough balls on a baking sheet, and flatten by pushing a fork into them vertically and horizontally, and bake for 7 to 8 minutes.

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Shhhh!

What to know about noise complaints

By Jared Rigdon

jmrigdon@iu.edu | @RigdonJared

Getting readjusted to the college lifestyle after the monthslong break includes having to deal with noise that surrounding people and events bring.

“There are times that people don’t realize how thin walls actually are in apartment buildings, et cetera, and don’t realize that their music, for example, is disturbing to their neighbors,” Bloomington Police Department Lt. Ryan Pedigo said.

If you find yourself in a situation where the noise is too much to handle, there are multiple options that will resolve the conflict in a smooth and orderly fashion.

First, one can contact their Residential Assistant. Your floor’s RA will be able to initially solve any problems between rooms on a certain floor by talking to both parties, going over agreed upon quiet hours for weekdays and

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weekends or asking the head RA to address the dispute.

“If a person thinks that they can speak with their neighbors in a calm manner that won’t result in an aggressive confrontation, it is sometimes better that they speak with their neighbors themselves first, prior to calling the police to maintain a more cordial relationship,” Pedigo said.

If the noise becomes too extreme or it begins to affect you personally, there are other options you can take to address it at a higher level.

Anybody is able to contact Bloomington police over the phone to report a noise com-

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plaint. That option remains open 24 hours a day, and there will be someone available to address your issue.

According to the City of Bloomington, noise complaints are to be registered when the noise “disrupts, injures or endangers” the affected person.

As such, a program called the Quiet Nights has been installed to provide funding to the Bloomington police in order to enforce the noise ordinance. The objective is that students have the right to their own space where they can concentrate on work without being disrupted.

If your room or place of living

is reported for a noise violation, you will be initially subjected to a warning. After that, fines will be issued and arrests will be made as the level of severity goes up, eventually resulting in charges of disorderly conduct if you commit a violation too many times.

College is considered a time for students to enjoy life and have new experiences. However, everybody has the right to enjoy a safe, quiet living space. In the case of disturbances, noise complaint procedures and programs are set in place to assure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at IU. “Before a student moves into a certain apartment building or into a neighborhood, I would suggest that they do a little research and perhaps speak with current residents to ask about nuisances such as the frequency of noise complaints, frequent police response, et cetera,” Pedigo said.

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10 things we wish we knew Moving and finding housing can cause a lot of unnecessary stress. Eventually the time to move will arrive. Here are things the Indiana Daily Student’s editors wish we would have known before moving into a house or apartment.

Jenna Williams copy editor Unplug literally every device you own when you aren’t using it. It might feel like a hassle to unplug the toaster every single time you use it, but it will save you serious money when your bills come around.

Jaden Amos staff member Learn to have a few go-to meals for nights you are too tired to cook something big or too low on money to eat out. Hummus and pretzels are not a meal.

Joy Burton opinion columnist Purchase a small meal plan rather than opting out of I-Bucks completely. The I-Bucks 25 meal plan is perfect for snackers!

Matt Rasnic special publications editor If your parents are coming to visit make sure you clean your house before they arrive. If you don’t you may not hear the end of it when they come in!

Kevin Chrisco arts editor Make sure to be responsible and stay on top of everything.

Read the fine print. Everyone needs to re-sign the lease agreement if you plan to stay in that apartment.

Grace Ybarra sports editor Make sure you’re on

the same page with your roommates about chores like dishes and cleaning — no one likes a sink full of dirty dishes.

Peter Talbot news editor If you’re getting a 12-month lease, don’t forget that you’ll be responsible for rent over the summer. Unless you’re thinking of staying in Bloomington, start finding a good subtenant early.

Izzy Mysazak photo editor Make sure before you sign anything you know what the cancellation fee is. Don’t get stuck owing multiple places money because you could not decide where to live.

Colin Kulpa general assignments editor Be prepared for loud neighbors. They will be there.

They will play loud music at 1:30 a.m. They will scream out the window an hour after that. Invest in noise-canceling headphones, and establish a relationship with your neighbors so y’all are on the same page.

Solange Reis social media editor Understand the bus system before classes start. Make sure you’re using the DoubleMap app to know when each bus arrives and which bus to use.

Also, the Bloomington buses are free when you show your

student ID, so always have that on you!

Abby Malala opinion editor Goodwill is your best friend.

Don’t blow your budget on fancy new furniture just for a college apartment, especially if you plan on throwing ragers where your kitchen table could wind up broken in half.

Caroline Anders managing editor Student Legal Services will go through your lease for free to make sure you aren’t being scammed. Make an appointment before you sign on the dotted line!

Phil Steinmetz sports projects editor Make sure to print extra copies of your house key to keep in your wallet, purse, car or whatever. You don’t want to be locked out and then need to wait for someone to show up and let you in.

Claire Peters news editor Ask about getting used furniture from your friends and family before spending three million dollars at IKEA. Tom Sweeney opinion editor Landlords do NOT want to give you your security deposit back if they don’t have to. Make sure you do everything you can

to protect yourself and defend your deposit, including taking pictures of the house as soon as you move in and making an appointment with Student Legal Services if necessary.

Mel Fronczek news editor Fight your landlord when necessary. If you find a good landlord, try to keep living with them.

Sarah Zygmuntowski photo editor If you and your roommate have different tastes in music be prepared to battle over the speaker every day.

Vivek Rao digital managing editor Have a plunger before you need a plunger!

Alex Hardgrave general assignments editor You will have to brave the gross bugs and possibly other living creatures that get into your house. This could very well include mice like it did for my house. It was really scary!

Annie Aguiar enterprise editor Please please please have a sticky note or something with the day of the week trash is supposed to go out (if your living situation has that) — you don’t think you’ll ever forget, but you totally will at least once and no one wants to deal with that.

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Getting legal with your lease

By Vivenne Armacost news@idsnews.com

Every year IU students sign leases that legally lock them into renting properties around campus. Before you find yourself in a conflict with your landlord, get your lease checked out by Student Legal Services, which has served more than 10,000 students between spring 2017 and spring 2019.

Here are some tips from Staff Attorney Marc Abplanalp for leasing in Bloomington.

Leases Once a lease is signed, the tenants are legally bound and there is no wiggle room for edits.

Abplanap said students would avoid a lot of problems if they were proactive about their housing problems before they occur.

“Students don’t know what’s in their lease because they don’t read them,” he said.

SLS allows walk in appointments to look over leases and point out any issues that could be problematic in the future.

When signing a lease, Abplanalp said to pay attention to how long you are paying rent.

Most leases are 12 months long, so even when you go home over winter and summer break, rent will be due.

For those who study abroad, a five month lease may be something to search for because finding a sub-leaser in the spring is difficult and you will be liable for your rent even when abroad.

“In reality, you cannot really ‘break’ a lease,” Abplanalp said.

Management companies need constant revenue coming from the tenants that are living in their homes. Unless a student takes the management company

to court, they are obligated to pay rent for the duration of the lease.

One way to avoid paying rent is to find a sub-leaser, or someone who rents a home or room from an actual tenant. Be careful when you choose a sublessee because you may be responsible for the damages they make in the home, Abplanalp said.

Sublesses usually have to be approved by the management.

Your landlord has the right to deny a sublease for almost any reason so make sure you check your lease before you plan on signing a sublessee.

Roommates Many cases are brought to SLS because other students are unable to pay rent, however its lawyers cannot legally help with those situations.

One way Abplanalp said to avoid legal roommate drama is to carefully pick people you trust to be living with you.

Mold After the controversy with mold in residence halls last year, more students have been reporting mold in their homes. Landlords are responsible for the safety of their tenants, but only to a certain extent. Embedded in leases are certain standards of living the tenants are expected to uphold.

Security Deposit Tenants are not guaranteed their security deposit back at the end of their lease. The assessment of damages at the end of the year is determined by the landlord. Abplanalp said to tell landlords immediately when there is a problem with your apartment or house because if

a problem goes unreported, the blame could be placed on the tenant.

Move-in Upon move-in, note every damage to the home no matter how minor, Abplanalp said. Record these with photos and videos.

These records should be time stamped to insure they were taken before you lived there.

Keeping record of damages will be very useful at final inspection.

Landlords will conduct a very thorough assessment at the end of the lease and these kept records will be significant in paying a lesser security deposit.

Communication No matter what the situation is, having a direct line of communication with your management company makes situations much easier to solve.

“So many situations that have been brought to the Student Legal Services could have been solved by communication,” Abplanalp said.

Being direct and honest is the best way to resolve a legal situation.

The Student Legal Services is free to all students. Abplanalp said he and his coworkers encourage all students to reach out for further help with their housing issues. For more information visit getlegal.indiana.edu.

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How to burn a candle (and not waste it)

By Annie Aguiar aguiara@iu.edu | @annabelaguiar

Candles can be useful tools when it comes to decorating a home. Their light is soft and immediately creates a warm ambiance perfect for any home. Also, they don’t show up on your electric bill. Besides, the fanciest lamp for sale doesn’t also fill the air with someone’s aroma of choice.

Candles create a welcoming environment while also adding a touch of class to their immediate surroundings, which is why they’re a popular addition to a room — as long as you're not living in a dorm, where they're not allowed. But, while many people like to burn candles, the proper procedure to use them can sometimes go overlooked. Here are some tips to ensure that candles are fully enjoyed, not wasted.

Scent selection Everyone has preferred scents for their candles. Some like fruity or floral scents, choosing candles like citrus or lavender. Others like scents that are fresh, like an ocean breeze. Personally, my favorite candle scent is sunflower — it’s floral but earthy. It doesn’t matter what kind of scent is chosen, but

the important thing is to stick to it. If there’s one candle burning that’s cinnamon-scented and another that smells of Tahitian coconut, it creates a confused and unpleasant aromatic experience for residents and guests in any home.

Keep it simple and maintain one genre of smell.

Trim your wick If a candle is burned the wrong way for a while, the jar can sometimes develop ugly black and smoky stains on it. This is because the wick wasn’t trimmed before the burn. Trimmed wicks mean a more controlled flame and less smoke going up the sides of the candle’s jar.

They also make for a flame brighter than an untrimmed wick, which develops a strange lumpy shape over time. Every time a candle is burned, the wick should be trimmed to one-eighth of an inch in length, according to Yankee Candle’s guidelines for candle care. This can be done with scissors, nail clippers or even wick trimmers, which look like modified scissors created just to get the candle wick to a perfect length.

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Avoid tunneling When a candle is burned unevenly, meaning that the wax wasn’t allowed to melt all the way across, it creates a tunneling effect. The wick sinks lower and lower as walls of unburned wax go up the height of the candle.

That wax goes completely wasted, and the unsuspecting candle owner will throw away hours of unused burn time. To avoid this, let the candle burn evenly: Yankee Candle’s rule of thumb is to let the candle burn one hour for every inch in diameter.

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Even though they’re pretty packages, with the wax and the wick often in a charming little jar, a lit candle is still an open flame. Keep candles away from anything combustible — something could fall over or shift and then the fire department is at the door. Candles should always be extinguished before you leaves a room.

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Living eco-friendly

By Lizzie Kaboski lkaboski@iu.edu | @lizziebowbizzie

In today’s society, climate change has become an increasingly prevalent environmental issue. College students are often left asking how they can live a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.

Challenge your comfort Being conscious of heat, air conditioning and water use can help lower the price of water and energy bills and is healthy for the environment.

“Consider turning your thermostat down in the winter time,” said Makayla Bonney, assistant director of sustainability at IU. “In the summertime, choose to turn off the air conditioner.”

Bonney suggests keeping the thermostat around 68 to 69 degrees while at home and making use of fans during warmer months. Lowering the temperature on your water heater is also helpful.

“For every 10 degrees you lower your water heater, you can lower your energy bill, saving 3-5%,” said Bonney.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, households should set their water heater to 120 degrees, wash all clothes in cold water and not use the steam or heat dry.

Shop smart Carbon emissions is one of the main contributors to climate change. Reducing food waste has the third highest impact on reducing carbon, Bonney said.

“Some of it is beyond our control, like agricultural waste, but buying only what you need and using it all up can have a

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massive impact,” Bonney said.

She also recommends eating more plants and less meat.

Eating this way has the potential to reduce global carbon emissions by eight billion tons per year by 2050, according to the report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

Students can also avoid single-use plastic when making purchases. Bonney suggests using reusable cups, mugs and grocery bags. When possible, students should recycle paper and plastic items, being sure to clean out plastics before disposing.

Find Resources Students can check out a recycling guide on the sustain.iu website for more tips on what and where to recycle on IU’s

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campus. A recycling center is available to all Bloomington residents at 3400 S. Walnut St. People can take electronics to Best Buy or Goodwill and batteries can be taken to buckets at loading docks of the Intramural Center, Ballantine Hall and the Indiana Memorial Union.

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go online and request LED light bulbs for no additional charge.

“It’s not just about our own personal actions, but asking and requesting things from businesses, landlords and legislators,” Bonney said. “That’s a really impactful way of inciting change.”

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Four ways to bond with your roommates Not sure what to do with your roommates? Try these ideas.

By Matt Rasnic mrasnic@iu.edu | @Matt_Rasnic

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hether you have one roomate or 10, you are bound to have a rough patch or two throughout your time living together.

Spending some quality time together can help build roommate relationships. Here are four ideas for bonding time: 1. Cooking or baking Nothing brings people together like food. Pick a night where you all can plan and cook a meal together.

With a quick Google search you can easily find many cheap dinner ideas.

My roommate and I like to keep it simple, usually making some kind of pasta.

Don’t want to cook a whole meal? Try baking. Head to your favorite grocery store’s baking aisle and see what sounds good to you all. Yes, popping premade cookie dough in the oven counts as baking.

2. Painting Grab your brushes and canvases. About once a month my roommate and I would sit at our table to do some painting.

Pick a theme, or don’t, and get started.

There are a few craft stores in town where you can find all the supplies you would need at an affordable price. Here’s a few: • • •

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3. Board d games Roll the dice dice. Set a night aside where you all can dive into a board or card game you enjoy.

Scrabble, Monopoly, rummy, UNO — the list goes on and on.

Be cautious if you or your roommates are overly competitive like me and mine!

If you need a change of scenery, take your game to a coffee shop or a brewery to play.

Some places even have games on hand. Here’s a few:

• • • • •

Switchyard Brewing Hopscotch Coffee Soma Coffee House and Juice Bar The Pour House Cafe The Tap

4. Movies Pop the popcorn, put your PJs on and fire up your favorite streaming service. Spending a night on the couch with good movie and good friends can be the relaxation time you need.

Tell your roomies to bring

movie ideas so you don’t waste an hour trying to pick.

IU Students can also access a large number of movies through the IU Libraries subscriptions for free. Y ou can learn more about those services by visiting libraries.indiana.edu/planningmovie-night.

These are just a few options, and you’ll have to figure out what works best for you and your roommates.

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Options for storing your belongings

By William Coleman wicolema@iu.edu | @WColeman08

Every May, students say goodbye to their temporary homes by packing up their belongings so they can move into their new digs in the fall.

Be it a residence hall, an apartment or a house, some tenants are asked to completely vacate the premises well before August.

Without any property in Bloomington to their name for at least some portion of the summer, students are left with two options: bring their belongings back home or keep them in a local storage unit.

Self-storage is sometimes an overlooked tool for college students. Leaving town for summer break or a semester abroad becomes a simpler task with storage

units.

A blog post on U-Haul’s website explains how beneficial storage units can be for college students at the end of the semester.

Transporting your belongings back home in a moving truck can be expensive, but storage units combat dealing with those high prices. The blog said by self-storing your possesions, you don’t have to worry about moving expenses when coming back to school.

The blog also shed light on how storage units help students save time, money and energy for their parents. By investing in self-storage, you can bail out your parents from driving to Bloomington and from any physical stress that stems from moving heavy objects.

IU students have a handful of self-storage options at their disposal in Bloomington. While their rates vary throughout the year, these facilities offer a number of attractive features and special deals for students.

Located just north of IU’s campus, Bloomington Affordable Self Storage’s name lives up to its reputation. For up to a year, your initial rate will stay the same, even if its rates increase.

It also has a policy that enables you to receive $50 in credit when you rent a U-Haul from the 17th Street location.

Another local storage facility is Soft Touch Moving and Storage on South Walnut Street. While it specializes in moving, its offers the ultimate deal for students: the Dorm In a Box Moving Special.

For $299, two men will come to your dorm at the end of the year and move your belongings out before they are stored at the facility for three and a half months. Come August, they will then move your stuff into your new residence.

With five different facilities across Bloomington, Storage Express is another option. Three of those five locations are open 24 hours a day.

Storage Express is also one of many storage groups that offer 50 percent off your first month of rent.

With so many IU students living off-campus, Bloomington has an abundance of self-storage facilities awaiting the business they receive at the end of each semester.

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Web tools

There are many websites that can be helpful for a number of your housing and living needs as a student. Here are a few.

IU Classifieds

Craigslist

This site is a place where members of the university community go to buy and sell things. You can find just about anything on IU Classifieds, from rides to rice cookers.

Similar to IU Classifieds, Craigslist can be a good place to find potential subleases or subleasers. Craigslist is a public space and not limited to university-affiliated users.

classifieds.iu.edu

bloomington.craigslist.org

Chegg Books

The Krazy Coupon Lady

Chegg is one of many places to look for books you may need for your courses it rent and sell texbooks. If you need to make some extra money, you can even sell old, unwanted books.

Groceries and supplies for your place can add up quickly. The Krazy Coupon Lady website can help you find ways to save at the store. The site also offers tips for meal prep.

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Housing Rental Guide

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450 N. College Ave. 812-855-1747

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1300 N. Walnut St. 812-330-1123

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1100 N. Walnut St. 812-330-1123

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4501 E. Third St. 812-332-2141

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3434 S. Forrester St. 812-650-4200

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500 S. Muller Pkwy.

812-333-6800

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