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Knowing how to make sure your utilities don’t get shut off, page 8

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Help for students on leases Student Legal Services provides advisement for students

By Nyssa Kruse nakruse@iu.edu | @NyssaKruse

Student Legal Services provides most students free lease analysis where lawyers help students understand the fine print of their contracts.

SLS director Stacee Williams said she encourages students to bring their leases into SLS before signing so they fully understand what they are agreeing to. Students can make an appointment or simply walk in, Williams said.

There are a few common things SLS sees in these contracts that students should look out for as they sign off-campus housing leases.

One of the most common things students may not understand when signing is the meaning of a joint and several liability lease, Williams said.

Often, several people sign a lease together, and each expects to pay only their portion of the rent: one quarter if they have three roommates or one half if they have only one roommate.

However, in a joint and several liability lease, each signer agrees to be responsible for the entirety of the rent. This means if one roommate unexpectedly moves out, for example, the remaining roommates must still find a way to pay the full rent.

“We always advise students to pick their roommates with care,” Williams said.

Another common aspect of leases that might confuse students is a requirement that says if tenants fail to pay rent or pay their rent late, they can be evicted with 10 days’ notice, Williams said.

Williams said this kind of rule is gen-

erally not enforceable. This is because the landlord is legally obligated to file a complaint in court before evicting the tenant if a tenant does not choose to move out.

“A lot of students don’t know that, so they’ll rush around to try to find another place to live without making the landlord go through those steps,” Williams said.

When it comes to security deposits and maintenance, Williams said there are a few different things to look for when signing leases.

“We always advise students to pick their roommates with care.”

Stacee Williams, director Student Legal Services

Sometimes contracts include a list of amounts tenants are supposed to pay for painting, carpet and other similar upkeep costs.

Williams said she has argued these charges are not enforceable because state law requires security deposits only be used for repairs beyond normal wear and tear and landlords can’t write in automatic withdrawals from the security deposit.

Also, to avoid blame for damages to the apartment or house that predate current tenants, Williams said students should take pictures of damage during the initial walk-through at the start of

their lease.

This will prove tenants did not create additional wear and tear to help them keep their security deposit.

Separate from security deposits, sometimes contracts will include nonrefundable fees for cleaning or redecorating that under other circumstances would have been taken from a security deposit.

In these situations, Williams said landlords are essentially trying to write their way out from under state law so they can collect these fees even if the apartment or house doesn’t have damage beyond normal wear and tear.

Williams said she has also challenged these kind of fees in court.

Another requirement students should watch for when signing a lease is the stipulation that students pay any attorney’s fees for the landlord.

If a student signs a lease with this requirement, sometimes a lawyer might be able to argue students do not need to pay a landlord’s attorney fees, depending on the specific language of the contract, Williams said. Other times students might be forced to pay these fees.

One of the other most important things students can do when moving to off-campus housing is to become familiar with Housing and Neighborhood Development, a department in the City of Bloomington government, Williams said.

HAND provides resources, including habitability inspections if the home has major issues the landlord refuses to resolve, to students.

“We do what we can, but it’s important to know about HAND,” Williams said.

Becoming a savvy subletter Tips from property managers on subleasing your place

By Sanya Ali siali@indiana.edu | @siali13

One of the most convenient ways to keep up with rent and utilities during periods of time when tenants are not in town is to sublease a property. Below are various tips from local Bloomington property managers.

The first and most important step in subletting is ensuring that the sublet is done within the law. Check with a landlord or leasing company to make sure you are following the guidelines set forth in your lease.

Make sure you sign a subleasing agreement with your subtenants.

Templates for these sorts of agreements can be found online, and signing one can ensure there will not be confusion on terms of the sublease later down the line.

Remember that you still maintain the responsibility for the house or apartment even when you are not there. If your tenant damages anything in the house or misses a payment, you will be found primarily responsible.

Start advertising as soon as possible.

People are already looking for properties to sublet for certain popular time periods.

Offer an up-front discount. Property managers suggest 5-10 percent.

Look at a variety of forums to advertise your property. Take advantage of the classifieds on one.iu as well as in the Indiana Daily Student and other forums — this will maximize potential for potential tenants to see your property and contact you about subletting a room.

Try to have a lower competitive rent than other properties. Property managers in the field testify that even receiving 75 percent of the rent you currently pay is a great deal when subletting. Asking for the full amount of your rent limits the chance someone will want to sublease your property.

Consider the utilities when deciding on a price. Think about setting a limit on

utilities to streamline the amount paid per month, this can appear more appealing to potential subletters.

Write up a move-in report and think about asking for a deposit. This can hold the subtenants more liable for potential damages and allow for more peace of mind.

Make sure everyone in the property is in agreement about the decision to sublease. Talk to roommates or housemates about subleasing your space if you have them. Allow them to make the decision about subletting their own space at the same time you decide to sublet yours.

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Safe parking on and off campus

By Matt Rasnic

Off Campus There are three types of parking in

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OnParking Campus on campus can get very confusing. There are many different parking spots, garages and lots all across campus, and knowing where you can and cannot park can be frustrating.

If you wish to park on campus, you will need to obtain a parking permit. Below are parking permits available to students with who is eligible and where the pass will allow you to park.

D-Permit This permit is available for students, faculty and staff who demonstrate a need for disabled parking.

M-Permit These permits are available to any student, faculty or staff member who wishes to park his or her motorcycle on campus. Motorcycles must be parked in the designated motorcycle parking area.

ST-Permit ST-permits are good for students who commute to campus and students living on campus who do not qualify for a CH-permit. Students with a ST-permit can park in the stadium lot located north of 17th Street but are required to move their vehicle by 6 p.m. the day before all home football games. CH spots are open to all students from 5 p.m. Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday.

Evening Permit This permit is great option for students who do not drive to campus

KATELYN ROWE | IDS during the day. Evening permits allow students to park in any non-24-hour tow zone between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. and any CH spot from 5 p.m.

Friday to 11 p.m. Sunday.

CH-Permit CH-, or Campus Housing, permits are for students living in residence halls.

These permits are also broken down according to residence hall, which are distinguished by a number following the CH. Below is which hall has which zone.

CH1- Forest, Read, Spruce, Wilkie, Mason CH2- 3rd & Union, University East Apartments CH3- Banta, Bicknell, Hepburn, Nutt, Campus View, Evermann/Redbud Hill, Tulip Tree CH5- Ashton, Eigenmann, Teter,

Union Street Center, Wright CH6- Briscoe, Foster, McNutt CH7- Collins, Hillcrest IU parking permits can be purchased for full year or semester periods.

Expiration dates for all permits are given on the actual permit.

Parking permits are to be hung on the rear-view mirror of the vehicle.

If a student fails to have his or her permit properly displayed, the license plate will be run and the student will receive a bill.

If a car is towed on campus contact, IU Parking Enforcement at 812-8559849. All fees must be paid before the car will be released.

All information about on campus parking and directions for how to obtain an on campus parking permit can be found at parking.indiana.edu.

Bloomington. They are metered parking, garage parking and neighborhood street parking.

Parking garages are located throughout the city and many offer monthly permit rates. Main garages are the Morton Street, Walnut Street and Fourth Street garages. Monthly rates can be anywhere between $40 and $76 per month.

Some parking permits only allow for 12 hours of parking a day for five days a week. Other permits give 24hour access seven days a week.

To obtain a neighborhood parking permit you must fall into one of the Neighborhood Parking Zones, which can be found on the City of Bloomington website.

Permits can be purchased Monday to Friday at City Hall in Suite 240 for $25 dollars. Each address is also entitled to purchase one visitor’s parking permit, which is also $25.

To receive a permit applicants must show a current utility bill or signed lease to prove residence within the Neighborhood Parking Zone.

Metered parking is located throughout the downtown district. Users have the option to pay with cash, credit, debit or the Parkmobile app.

Visit the City of Bloomington website for a complete list of parking resources, costs and hours of operation.

If you receive a ticket you can pay the ticket on the City of Bloomington website or at City Hall.

All information on Bloomington parking can be found at bloomington. in.gov/parking.

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Safely store your stuff Member of Indiana Self Storage Association explains the best ways to secure your possessions

By Kristen Clark specials@idsnews.com

Bloomington has plenty of 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, former secretary and treasurer of the nonprofit trade organization Indiana Self Storage Association, shared some tips for students looking to rent a storage unit.

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 highquality, maximum-security lock, such as a disc lock.

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 that 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 climatecontrolled and non-climate-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-ZAir, 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 protected,” 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.

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What will happen if things get too loud at my house?

IUPD explains how being noisy can mean fines for tenants

By Anne Halliwell ahalliwe@indiana.edu | @Anne_Halliwell

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When it gets too loud, IUPD responds but it is entirely up to the tenant how the interaction will go.

Some IU students will receive a nighttime visit from the police after turning the volume up a notch too far.

But how well that visit turns out is usually up to the tenant.

IU Police Department Lt. Andy Stephenson said the consequences of a noise complaint depend on whether Bloomington or IU police officers respond to the call.

“What we do is simply respond and ask the person to turn the music down — or whatever it is,” Stephenson said.

If IUPD has to return because the noise hasn’t stopped af-

ter a warning, Stephenson said the person could be issued a warning for disorderly conduct or even arrested, depending on his or her willingness to cooperate. “(Disorderly conduct) is basically you’re creating a disturbance and have been asked to stop, and haven’t done so,” Stephenson said.

Bloomington police, Stephenson said, are authorized to enforce the city’s noise ordinance, which prohibits “unreasonable noise” that might endanger the safety or comfort of other citizens.

Bloomington police can levy a $50 fine for a first-time violation, and $100 and $500 fines for any subsequent

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violations in a 12-month period, according to the Bloomington Municipal Code on Noise.

Bloomington police are also able to arrest violators for disorderly conduct.

The Municipal Code on Noise lists loud music, sounds from electronic devices, horns, warning devices and vehicles without mufflers as potential causes of noise complaints, especially if the noise continues for a long period of time or occurs at night.

Bloomington’s Quiet Nights Program funds extra police patrols to keep neighborhoods quiet, according to the city government website.

Stephenson said the vast majority of cases IU police respond to are calls about loud music.

In those cases, most of the houses or apartments turn down the music the first time IUPD asks them to do so, he said.

If a noise complaint mentions yelling or screaming, Stephenson said the police responders will investigate “to determine the origin and the cause of the noise” to ensure a fight or instance of domestic violence is not at hand.

However, the police will normally not follow up with the caller unless requested, since most people who file noise complaints wish to remain

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Violation breakdown 1. IUPD responds to the call and asks the person to lower the volume.

2. If IUPD has to return to the home because the noise hasn’t stopped, the person could be warned for disorderly conduct or even arrested.

3. IUPD can issue a $50 fine for first-time violations, and a $100 and $500 fine for any subsequent violations in a 12-month period.

4. Noise violation fines must be appealed within seven days and filed in the Public Works Department at 401 N. Morton St. anonymous, he said.

Noise violation fines must be appealed within seven days, according to the Quiet Nights Program page on the city government website.

They must be filed in the Public Works Department in the City Government offices at 401 N. Morton St. The Board of Public Works determines whether the fine must be paid.

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UTILITIES GUIDE 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.

Ways to save Don’t just turn off electronics. Unplug gadgets when they’re not in use.

Lower the thermostat temperature. For every degree you lower the temperature

during the winter, you can save up to 5 percent on your bill, according to the Alliance to Save Energy.

Wash clothes in cold water. It halves your energy use.

Install a low-flow shower head in your bathroom. It has a water output of no more than 2.5 gallons per minute, as opposed to a normal shower head’s 5.5 gallons per minute. Low-flow fixtures cost only $10 to $20 to install.

Lay area rugs on hardwood floors. Not only do they look nice, they also help warm a room and therefore reduce heating costs.

What to do when your utilities are shut off

By Holly Hays specials@idsnews.com

So, you’ve moved into your own apartment for the very first time. Not only are you dealing with keeping your space clean, cooking and getting your homework done, but you realize that bills are real. And they have to be paid. But in the bustle of school and housekeeping, you’ve missed paying a bill or two and now one of your utilities has been shut off and you’re without water or electricity. Don’t worry — these things happen to the best of us. Here’s what you should do if your utilities have been shut off.

First things first: stay calm. If any of your utilities have been shut off because you’ve missed a payment, it won’t help to get mad at the customer service representative. If you’re calm and kill them with kindness, it’ll all get sorted out quickly.

Anyone who has had to deal with the public — retail jobs, am I right? — will know that it’s not fun to get sass from a customer

when it’s not your fault.

Water You can either pay the water company a visit or give them a call to take care of this issue. In order to restore your service, you must pay the balance that is past due on your account (a.k.a. the amount that has been billed but not paid) as well as a turn off and turn on fee, both of which are $18.

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Electric To have your electricity service restored, you’ll have to call Duke Energy and pay the past due on the account and any reconnection fee associated with restoring your power. If you did not put down a security deposit on the account upon registration, you’ll have to put down some money. Generally, the fee will be about $70 up front and they’ll bill the rest to

you, according to a customer service representative. The exact amount varies per customer. The security deposit secures your account and will be used to pay any other past dues that occur or any charges that come up after you’ve moved out.

Duke Energy: 1-800-521-2232

Gas In this case, you will also have to pay the past due balance, as well as any reconnect fee, which should be around $60, according to a Vectren customer service representative. However, that exact amount varies per account and has external factors that influence it, including how long it has been disconnected and where it was disconnected (i.e., at the meter). Additionally, a charge for a deposit may be required.

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Trash and recycling made easy

By Elli Schank emschank@indiana.edu | @elli_schank

College students. A lot of people hear these two words and think of many typical stereotypes to describe these individuals. Young, busy, tired and, of course, messy.

Calling college kids messy doesn’t necessarily mean every individual IU student is a slob. That would be an unfair generalization.

However, when this many people live in one town, things start to get messy. Take a look at the red Solo cups scattered across the tailgating fields after a football game, and you’ll see what I mean. IU students produce a lot of trash.

In 2012, the City of Bloomington reported collecting almost 8,000 tons of solid waste solely from residential properties. This number does not include any waste collected from apartment complexes or businesses, and does not account for waste gathered by private companies.

Luckily for residents of Bloomington, there are several options for disposing of garbage.

If you live on a public, residential street but not in an apartment complex with four or more units, you are eligible to use the City of Bloomington pay-as-you-throw program. To make use of this program, one only needs to purchase trash stickers at a local grocery store,

such as Kroger or Marsh. These stickers are $2 each and are placed directly on garbage bags or other receptacles. Then all a resident must do is leave their garbage on the curb on pickup day, which is usually every Monday.

If you are not eligible to receive pay-asyou-throw services, you may transport your garbage to one of four waste management centers. The service is free if the trash is transported in orange bags, which can be purchased at many locations in Bloomington.

If you are not eligible for Bloomington trash pickup services because you live in an apartment complex, contact your landlord for information on how to dispose of waste.

Chances are your apartment probably already has a disposal service that handles waste for the entire complex collectively.

For those who want to start reducing household waste by recycling, you’re in luck.

Bloomington offers several methods for that as well.

If you are eligible for the pay as you throw program, you are also eligible to have your recyclables picked up as well. Only in this instance, the City of Bloomington charges absolutely nothing to remove recyclables.

Households can obtain a recycling bin from the city for free by contacting the Sanitation Department. Recyclables are retrieved on regular trash days every other week.

If you are not eligible for these pick up ser-

vices, you may transport any recyclable materials to one of three local recycling centers.

These locations will accept most conventional recyclables for no charge.

And once again, if you live in an apartment complex, you will most likely need to contact a landlord to obtain information about recycling policies.

Don’t become the stereotypical messy college student. Take advantage of sanitation services available to you, and maybe save some money on trash stickers by recycling.

If you’re not sure how to start your recycling routine, just remember that Solo cups are made of recyclable plastic. I’m looking at you, tailgaters.

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Can you handle a pet commitment?

3 things to think about before getting a pet

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kets, you miss your best friend. The one who would stay up with you at night when you had so much to get done. The one who stayed in bed with you all day and was sad when you had to leave. The one that greeted you as you walked through the door each day.

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that you have to leave your pet at home.

But when students get the opportunity to move off-campus, the possibility of a pet opens up for them once again.

However, with busy schedules and numerous obligations, there are many things to consider before getting a pet in college.

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Do you have enough time?

Are you allowed?

Pets, no matter what kind you get, require time and attention.

You can’t leave them for incredibly long periods of time, especially a dog. Before getting a pet, consider the amount of time you can commit to them. This is somewhat easier if you have roommates who can help you with the care and upkeep, but it should be a consideration before you make a large commitment to an animal.

It’s incredibly important to check your lease before deciding to adopt an animal. Leases will specify whether pets are allowed or not. If they are allowed, there are often pet deposits and a monthly fee that the pet owner has to pay in order to allow the pet to live in the house. If you keep a pet in the house without notifying your landlord or management company, they are authorized to impose hefty fines or other retributions.

Can you afford it?

Caring for a pet is more expensive than you think.

There are many expenses for cats, dogs, fish, snakes and whatever other pet you may be considering. These include food, vet visits, medicine, toys, treats, beds, scratching posts, pet carriers and more. The costs of a pet can stack up quickly.

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If you do decide to adopt a pet, make sure you select the right one for you. There are many options right here in Bloomington for students looking to offer an animal a home. If you have the time, money and ability to adopt a pet, they make great additions to your home. There is nothing better than coming home after a long day of class to a friend waiting for you.

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Should I talk to my roommates?

A guide based on hypothetical situations that have totally never happened to me, I promise.

By Maggie Eickhoff meickhof@indiana.edu | @maggie_eickhoff

So, you moved into a new place.

Congrats! Having your own place can be a big commitment, but the benefits are totally worth it.

It’s often less expensive than spots on campus, and you have a lot more free reign with what — and who — goes inside.

However, even if you know your roommates, there is bound to be at least one irksome issue during your lease.

Here’s when you should talk to your roommates about potential issues in your place.

You’re going to want to talk to your roommates about something that is bothering you if you can see it becoming an even larger issue in the future. If the consequences are threatening to your health or safety, do it. If leaving the issue to fester could be very costly, do it.

Let’s say, for instance, you live in a house with three other roommates and your lease does not allow pets. If you got a cat or a dog, you would have to pay a little more in rent each month, and you have all decided that isn’t something you’re interested in. You’re allergic to most cats and dogs anyway, so that is all fine.

Then one day a stray cat wonders onto your porch. You all ‘aww’ at the cute orange fur ball while it remains safely outside your home. You even laugh it off when the cat enters your home after you leave the front door open too long.

It’s so fun and whimsical! A stray cat in your house for just a few hours.

Then it’s not just a few hours. It’s days. The cat stays overnight. Your roommates buy cat food. They put out bowls of water. The cat hides under your bed sometimes. You’ve never seen it poop.

The whole time you don’t say much.

Maybe a passive comment here about being upset the cat feels entitled to your house, or a remark there your allergies have just been so bad recently.

One time on your way to class, you daydream about the possibility of taking the cat to the animal shelter and telling your roommates it must have run away, but the idea of asking your ex-boyfriend to use his cat carrier seems too degrading so you don’t.

Before you know it, the cat has introduced fleas to your house. You find yourself paying $50 for your share of an exterminator’s fee even though you never wanted the cat in the first place.

Here is where having a conversation with your roommates would have been completely reasonable and even saved you a chunk of money.

It’s better not to raise the issue when the cat-astrophic semester is over, and you decide to live with most of those roommates again.

Sure, the flea thing was weird and bad but they were mostly clean and, in general, took pretty good care of the common spaces.

So without a stray cat to introduce drama into your house, your roommates may turn to very mild inconveniences.

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They start leaving the kitchen cabinets open — always the same three. It’s so small, but it annoys you to no end.

Each time you enter the kitchen you feel the cabinet doors pointing at you like poison arrows. It’s like you go to

school with Matilda and Miss Trunchbull just sentenced you to timeout in the Chokey.

With small things like that it’s better, I think, to let it go. Sure, it bothers you, but it isn’t worth having a whole con-

versation about it. It isn’t going to hurt you physically or financially in the long run. Settle for closing the cabinets just a little louder than normal — but not loud enough to alert anyone — to get your frustrations out.

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By Katelyn Rowe katerowe@indiana.edu @Katelyn_Rowe_ With tuition costs at $10,388 for Indiana residents and $34,246 for out of state residents in the 2016-17 academic year, students have to figure out where that money is coming from.

Having a plan for how tuition bills, as well as to pay housing, utilities and other costs, can help to make college less stressful for students already worried about classes.

Knowing where your money is going and what expenses you have will help to make spending less of a worry.

Keep track of where you are with your spending.

Whether with an Excel spreadsheet or a budgeting app like the Mint Money Manager, having a tangible idea of where you are in your spending can help you know when to stop.

Apply for aid.

Make sure to look for scholarships through the University and department of your major and fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid on time.

Pay bills on time.

Yeah, putting off that bill may be great right now when you want to buy

that shirt from Urban Outfitters but forgetting that bill could mean paying more in late fees. If your bank offers an automatic bill paying system, sign up and save those fees.

Plan for unexpected expenses.

Make a plan to set aside extra money so that if your car breaks down or you have to go to the IU Health Center, you still have money to afford your other necessities.

Look for student discounts.

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Know the difference between needs and wants.

Is it necessary to have a venti caramel macchiato from Starbucks every day? Have an idea of what is a necessity for you and cut out any unnecessary expenses.

But also splurge every once in a while.

Reward yourself when you stay on track by planning to have a little money to burn at the end of a good month on something you have been wanting.

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personalize your room with accent lighting, such as string lights.

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DON’T rely on the overhead lighting that comes with your living space--add some variety with task and mood lighting.

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invest in a desk lamp so you don’t have to strain your eyes while studying late at night.

Are lava lamps still cool?

You can make that call for yourself.

DO DON’T go without a flashlight, in case of emergency.

opt for CFL bulbs instead of incandescent to conserve energy and cut back on your electricity bill.

DON’T leave a burning candle unattended (and if you’re in the dorms, don’t have one at all.)

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Finding a style Photos and Story by Jessica Karl | jlkarl@indiana.edu | @ jkarl26

After living in a dorm my freshman year and in a sorority house for two years after that, this is the first time in a long time that I’ve actually had my own space. As an almost-adult who’s semi-addicted to Pinterest, I decided to give decorating a try. Here are the results:

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Tips for style success 1

The best part of having your own bedroom is making it yours – you’re going to be living here for the entire school year so you might as well enjoy it.

2

The easiest way to keep your plants alive is to buy ones that can’t die. Succulents are the way to go.

3

I made this mason jar holder, bottom left, over the summer with my dad. We stained the wood a darker shade and fastened the jars to the wood with stainless steel screw clamps. It’s a super easy and helpful organizational tool.

4

Mirrors add so much depth to any small room. Add a painting and some hexagonal shelves and you’ve got yourself a pretty fancy wall. I put a book, some perfume and a few candles inside. Insider tip: don’t light candles inside a wooden hexagon.

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The most important part of a bedroom is, no surprise, the bed.

Don’t skimp out when it comes to bedding – make it personal, cozy ... something you want to come home to after a long day of school.

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Tips from an interior design major

By Regina Mack regmack@indiana.edu | @regmack_

Moving to college is a big and sometimes scary transition, and the drab white walls of a dorm room can leave many students feeling cramped and uninspired.

Kylie Gardetto, a senior studying interior design, said functionality should come first while shopping for room items.

Desk organizers, cute storage bins and a Keurig are a few of the items she named as functional essentials.

Aside from the essentials, Gardetto said more personalized decorations like tapestries, framed photos, Christmas lights and cherished items are what will make a room feel like home.

Students usually gain more freedom by moving out of their dorms for sophomore year, but filling the blank space of a new apartment or house is often a daunting task.

As an aspiring interior designer who wants to work for Urban Outfitters’ home line, Gardetto said she loved decorating her apartment this year and used framed photos, rugs, blankets and large pillows to make her space feel warmer.

Kitchen chalkboards are one increasingly popular way for college students to personalize their living spaces, and encouraging guests to leave a message or sign their name is great for creating lasting memories in a space.

Gardetto said small plants like succulents and aloe are in right now, and she has several of her own decorating her apartment.

“Plants can elevate the space and make everything feel more homey,” Gar-

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With bedding from Target, a homemade pillow and tapestry from Urban Outfitters, Gardetto gives a cozy feel to where she sleeps. A rug from World Market brings together the entire area.

“Focus on where you’ll spend most of your time, like your bed or your desk, and start there.”

Kylie Gardetto, Interior design major detto said.

Though decorations may be the most fun part of setting up a new living space, functional essentials should come first.

“Focus on where you’ll spend most of your time, like your bed or desk, and start there,” Gardetto said.

It’s easy to get carried away imagining the possibilities for decorating a living space, but tight budgets are a reality many college students have to deal with.

Fortunately, there are plenty of stores the determined decorator can go to find items they like that won’t break the bank.

“Target is always my go-to,” Gardetto said. “It’s trendy, cute and affordable.”

T.J. Maxx and Marshall’s are good places to find trinkets, and Gardetto named Society6, a website where artists sell their work, as a great place to order personalized items like coffee cups, pillows and laptop cases.

Gardetto said students who are interested in do-it-yourself projects should also check out Goodwill for cheaper items that can be refurbished.

“I bought an old mid-century style dresser, which is very in right now, for $20,” Gardetto said. “I sanded and painted it then bought new handles, and it’s stunning.”

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Variety sold at IU Surplus

By Lydia Gerike lgerike@umail.iu.edu | @lydi_yeah

For furniture and electronics at a lower price than anywhere else, students can visit the IU Surplus Store on the edge of campus at 10th Street and Range Road.

“Cost savings is the number one reason they should be shopping here,” sales marketing manager Todd Reid said.

“They could be saving money for better things.”

The store is open to the general public and has been in operation as part of IU for more than 40 years. Everything sold there is property purchased by the University and sold when it is no longer needed.

The items must be sold at a competitive price because they were bought with state dollars, Reid said.

Because anyone is welcome to shop at the Surplus Store, many customers are Bloomington residents, and others regularly come from as far as Indianapolis and Louisville, Kentucky, Reid said.

Most of the students who use the store are international, but Reid said he hopes more domestic students learn about the resource as well.

“They could literally fill their apartment from here on a pretty small budget,” Reid said.

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Visit Long’s Landing for a variety of new and used furnishings, including bedroom sets, mattresses, desks, coffee tables and bookcases. Expect to pay close to retail price for many of the newer items. Delivery is $30 for anywhere in Monroe County. For more information, visit longslanding.net.

Shop here for new and used tables, dresser drawers, chairs and more. They also have a wide selection of accent pieces and inexpensive artwork. If you have any old or unwanted furniture, the store will buy it off you or trade in. The website features student furniture specials and lay-away is available. Visit furniture-ex.com for more information.

Frugal college students will find vases, dishes and knickknacks at Goodwill .

Although it can be hit or miss for larger items, you might find deals on dressers, full-length mirrors, sofas and wall art.

Delivery is not available, so enlist the help of a friend with a truck to transport large furnishings. For more information, visit goodwill.org

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Get organized with the KonMari Method

By Cassie Heeke cnheeke@indiana.edu

Marie Kondo once said, “Your living space affects your body.”

Kondo is a Japanese cleaning consultant and the author of “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up.” She invented the KonMari method of organization, an incredibly useful tool when deciding how to make the most of your space.

People have claimed the method has not only helped them declutter and reorganize but also live a happier life.

Here are a few tips I took from the book and condensed into a college-friendly guide to staying tidy.

Don’t overestimate your space.

Chances are you’re going to have much more room in your new apartment or house than you did in that freshman dorm, but this doesn’t mean you should bring your whole bedroom from home next year.

To decide what to bring, start with the essentials.

Seasonal clothing, hygiene products, bedding and kitchen utensils are priority items, so pack those first.

Then choose only a few decorative items.

Picture the space you have and think of where everything will go. It might be tempting to try to make yourself feel at home with all those books, candles, art supplies, sports equipment, etc., but try to pick only a few things to avoid clutter and excessive packing and unpacking.

Kondo says we should appreciate what we have rather than how much.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 Reid said apartment furniture, laptops and office supplies are regular items in inventory. There are also rare antiques from the Indiana Memorial Union and old gear from the Athletics Department.

Reid said he thinks the most overlooked items at the store are electronics. Computers start around $150 for Dells and $300 for Macs.

Reid said he understands why some students may not think to use the Surplus Store.

“It’s kind of hard to take a table or a couch back on a bus,” he said.

Although the store does not offer the service, Reid said there is a list of delivery services, many of which start as low as 20 dollars.

Reid said this charge should not discourage students from using the Surplus Store.

“Even with the delivery fee, it’s still way cheaper than buying anywhere else in town,” Reid said.

He said the store advertises on Facebook and Twitter and often has flash sales that are only advertised through its online pages, which is why it could be

Avoid too many storage tools.

A walk down the storage aisle in Target can fill one with the sense of endless possibility for organization in the forms of drawers, book shelves and boxes, but do your best to resist. Don’t scatter storage space, which happens when items of the same category are stored in several different spots.

Clutter happens when we don’t return things to their correct place.

Therefore, as Kondo says, “storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out.”

Have a spot for everything.

Kondo says this is essential to organized living. Decide where each item will belong, put it there, and be sure to return it there after you use it. It’s a simple process and an easy way to avoid piles of clutter.

After your clothes are finished drying, immediately fold or hang them and put them in their respected spots.

Have a designated corner or shelf in your room for your backpack and textbooks. Put your laptop in a specific place on your desk and keep it there when you’re not using it, along with any other desk-living things.

Put your makeup and hair products away immediately after using them.

Finally, make your bed each morning. This is how your bedding is meant to be used, and it creates a flatter, neater space for daytime lounging or homework.

beneficial for students to follow it online.

In addition, the store also has a teacher sale every July and a back-toschool sale in August.

Merchandise is also sold through govdeals.com, which is similar to Craigslist.

Through this service, Reid said furniture has been purchased and shipped to Africa for three of the past four years.

In total, the IU Surplus Store sells about one million dollars of stock each year, Reid said. This is partly because inventory is constantly changing. IU satellite campuses also send old equipment to the store, which brings in about six truckloads a day. This creates many tasks for the store workers, but Reid said they believe the sustainability is worth the effort.

“Our main goal is to keep things out of the landfill,” Reid said. “It’s a daily battle.”

For Reid, one of the biggest appeals of the Surplus Store is everything inside is a piece of IU history that can be bought for cheaper than a normal piece of furniture. He said he believes this is just another reason for students to be shop at the store more often.

“I can’t think of a reason why they wouldn’t want to shop here, actually,” Reid said.

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Go pick up these apartment essentials Story by Allison Wagner allmwagn@indiana.edu | @allisonmwagner

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Getting your first apartment can seem like a big undertaking.

At first you’re in the dorms, where all you really need is a microwave and mini fridge. Then, all of a sudden, you find yourself filling an entire kitchen, living

room, bathroom and bedroom and you have no clue what you might need.

All of this can be overwhelming at first, but eventually you figure out what you need and the not so obvious things you missed.

We have the five essential items right here that may not seem so obvious but can take apartment living to the next level and make it that much easier.

Slow cooker

Lunchbox

A slow cooker can easily take the guess work out of cooking a meal, and it can be ideal for an apartment filled with roommates.

There are thousands of recipes online, and all you even have to do is place the ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning and return later to a fully cooked meal. Slow cookers are the best appliance to add to your apartment and are reasonably priced.

If you’re living alone, slow cookers are still the perfect addition. Most of the meals you cook in one are freezable for later use.

Now that you have an apartment, you can easily cook something or make something for lunch the next day, but it may need to stay cold. Once you enter college, many people leave the lunchbox concept behind. However, that is overrated.

Why spend even more money eating out in between classes when you could take something in a lunchbox the next day? Make sure you purchase some containers for packing food and an ice pack, and you’ll be good to go.

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First-aid kit Anything can happen, so you should have had one of these in your dorm, but if you didn’t, make sure you have one in your apartment.

A first-aid kit is essential for anyone living away from mom and dad because when you cut yourself, the Band-Aid fairy doesn’t come to fix you. It’s time to be prepared on your own.

Fill your first aid kit with the following essentials: Band-Aids, anti-bacterial cream, icy-hot patches, thermometer, aspirin and ice packs. I also keep cold and flu and sinus medications in my first-aid kit for day and night doses because when you get sick, mom can’t just run to the drug store for you. This way, you can take care of yourself on your own.

Brita water pitcher Lugging cases of water up and down flights of stairs is not what anyone considers a day of fun. Purchase a Brita water pitcher so you can just fill it up and not have to drink the local water.

Also, Britas are much more cost effective than a case of water as a filter for the pitcher costs about $6 and lasts longer than many cases of water. With that being said, it makes them much better for then environment than wasting all that plastic.

Make sure you have a water bottle to fill up for when you’re on campus too.

All-purpose cleaning spray An all-purpose cleaning spray makes cleaning easy. It works on every surface and disinfects as it goes. I recommend the method brand cleaners because they have less toxic chemicals, but anything will work.

Having one cleaning spray will make everyone’s life easier and cheaper. Wipe down your counters, bathroom, toilet and dust surfaces with it, and never wonder what you will clean with again.

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GETTING FED BY

By Allison Wagner | allmwagn@indiana.edu | @allisonmwagner

ALLISO N WAG NER

make pizzelles at home Pizzelle are traditional Italian wafflelike cookies. They tend to be crisp and lightly sweet, the perfect compliment with espresso to follow a rich dinner.

Traditionally, pizzelle received their distinct flavor from a strong anise seed flavoring.

Today, vanilla extract is often and easily used as a substitute.

There are many different variations of pizzelle, such as substituting anise seed for vanilla, almond or citrus extract, but whatever the flavor, all pair well with espresso or coffee.

The recipe I am sharing came with a new pizzelle baker from CucinaPro, but it closely resembles my family recipe.

The only substitute was butter for Crisco. I enjoyed the lightly sweet and lighter texture the butter presented in this recipe.

YOU WILL NEED • 3 large eggs • ¾ cup sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or 3 tablespoons cocoa powder • ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine • 1 ¾ cups flour • 2 teaspoons baking powder

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Melt the butter and let it cool.

2

Beat the eggs and sugar for two or three minutes. The consistency should be fluid and a light yellow

3

Once the butter is cooled, add the butter to the egg and sugar mixture. If you would like vanilla flavored pizzelle, add the vanilla extract. If you would like chocolate flavored pizzelle, add the cocoa powder. Mix until well blended.

4

Add in the baking powder and stir.

5

Add in the flour, little by little, to slowly mix in. The batter will turn to a thick, sticky consistency. It will resemble waffle batter.

6

To bake the pizzelle, you will need a pizzelle maker. This can be substituted for your waffle iron, but the look will not be that of a traditional pizzelle. However, it will still taste wonderful.

7

If using a pizzelle maker, I would advise to follow the directions it set.

If using a waffle iron, heat it up as normal, and spray it with non-stick cooking spray.

8

For either device, dollop about 1 tablespoon of the batter in the center of your waffle iron square or n. Allow it on each pizzelle pattern. conds to bake for 30 to 45 seconds or until it is a very light, golden brown.

9

When you remove the pizzelle from your maker, you can roll it into a cone shape while it is warm or lay it flat. Let it cool.

10

When serving, sprinkle with w powdered sugar.

make baked Greek chicken at home If I had to describe my column, I would have to say my goal is to offer low-cost recipes that are fairly simple but taste amazing.

I grew up in a household where we were on a budget, yet meals were full of bold flavors. Due to this, I learned how to avoid living off ramen noodles.

If you’re on a budget, as many students are, I am here to tell you that you do not have to settle for noodles and butter. There are other options that do not require a lot of cooking knowledge and will not break your wallet.

In an effort to bring low-cost meals with great flavor, I decided to rediscover

an old recipe.

My family’s Greek chicken is one of my favorite versions of lemon pepper chicken.

This recipe is so savory and easy to make.

The taste of the chicken is bold and zesty, and the combination of ingredients is sure to satisfy your palate.

This recipe is low-cost and simple

to put together, and your dinner guests won’t even know it.

I served the chicken with angel hair pasta in a light butter and lemon sauce with oregano and baked asparagus. You’ll want to pair the chicken with lighterflavored pasta and vegetables as to not overpower the seasoning of the chicken.

YOU WILL NEED • • • •

1 pound of uncooked chicken 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning 1 teaspoon oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon salt • ¼ cup lemon juice • ¼ olive oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1

2

3

I started by cutting my chicken breasts into smaller strips. This is completely optional but makes portions more manageable.

Combine the garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, oregano, and salt into a small dish and mix. Rub the chicken with the seasoning mix.

Place the chicken in a bag. Pour in the olive oil and lemon juice.

4

Let the chicken sit in the marinade for two hours.

5

Once the two hours is over, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

6

Bake the chicken for 30 minutes or until it is completely cooked.

The chicken should be white in the center when it is finished.

Serve over pasta or rice.

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make omelet muffins at home

make chicken tacos

When I was a kid, my dad and I would wake up every Sunday morning, pop a record on the turntable and proceed to make omelets.

Whenever I get a little homesick, I think of all the memories in my life, and so many of them are centered around food.

Food always brings people closer together.

We share laughs, discussions and love through food. It’s a fundamental part of our lives that makes us who we are.

Whether it’s your grandmother’s famous sauce recipe or dancing in the kitchen with your dad while scrambling eggs, these memories can recall sentiments that make us feel warm and wash the bad, not-so-important stuff away.

Omelets have been one of my favorite food memories for as long as I can remember, but they are timeconsuming, hard to make for many people and do not reheat well.

Then came along the saving grace on Lauren Conrad’s website: omelet muffins.

Each muffin you create can complement the person who will devour it.

I love ideas like this when you are trying to please multiple people or cannot decide what you want to make for yourself.

That’s right. You can satisfy multiple people who like different things with this recipe. So if you know any picky eaters, this is for you.

Additionally, these muffins reheat well while still containing a great taste.

These muffins do not become dried out after further cooking.

This can be a light meal or paired with a bagel for something more wellrounded.

Grab all your friends, plan a game day or movie night and, most importantly, plan on consuming some great chicken tacos.

Leave the laboring to your slow cooker and get on with it.

YOU WILL NEED • 1 or 2 pounds of chicken breasts • 1 jar of salsa of your choosing • 1 package of taco seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make sure the chicken breasts are thawed and chop them up in large chunks of about two inches each.

2

Add your chicken to your slow cooker. For each pound of chicken, add one jar of salsa and half a package of taco seasoning. For meat with more heat, use spicier salsa and spicier taco seasoning.

3

Cook the meat on low for three hours or until the chicken breaks apart with a fork.

4

Once the chicken does break apart easily, use the fork to shred the chicken and mix together with all the sauce in the slow cooker.

5

Serve on top of tortilla chips or in tortilla shells.

6

Top it with sour cream, shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese or any of your other typical nacho toppings.

YOU WILL NEED • • • • • •

6 eggs (1 egg per muffin) Diced onion Diced green pepper Cheddar cheese Monterey jack cheese Muenster cheese

• • • • • •

Feta Cheese Chopped spinach Salt Pepper Flour Oregano

INSTRUCTIONS

1

2 3

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and spray a muffin/ cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Scramble the eggs. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper and scramble again.

Sprinkle a little flour into the scrambled egg mixture and mix in. Adding flour to scrambled eggs increases their fluffiness and overall makes them taste better and look fuller.

4

5

6

4. Dice all of your ingredients you would like to place into the omelets. You can use ingredients such as diced onion, green pepper, spinach, cheese, spinach, and cooked meats.

Sprinkle the ingredients in the bottom of each muffin compartment. Pour in the eggs but do not fill quite to the top and stir.

Bake the muffins for 18 to 20 minutes or until you can stick a fork in the muffin and it comes out clean.

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Allison Wagner also gives advice on how to make a full meal

straight from

NONNA’S KITCHEN The recipes featured come from my greatgrandmother’s cookbook, which originally came from my family in Sicily.

After much difficulty deciphering the unspecific recipes, I think I have gathered a way to translate them to others.

Everything she cooked was based on taste.

Many of the recipes read, “add garlic, taste, add

onion, taste.” The key to the success of these southern Italian recipes is not following them line ong adding ong, for line, but rather tasting as you go alo along, ppier. whatever makes your tongue happier.

As Sicilians are from southern Italy, typically untry, most of seen as the poorer part of the country, ensive e to make. My these recipes are relatively inexpensive erbs, ingredients family used the vegetables and herbs,

that would not break the bank, from their garden to create these concoctions concoctions.

make traditional lasagne To start off, we will look at a traditional lasagne, a popular casserolelike dish in many Italian restaurants.

Lasagne, sometimes referred to as lasagna, received its name from its noodle, lasagne, the plural of lasagna, which refers to one of these noodles in Italian.

In America, the recipe has been recreated with cottage cheese to make it creamier. However, this is completely nontraditional.

Lasagne receives its taste from ricotta cheese. While it may be a dryer cheese, that is the key to an authentic taste.

YOU WILL NEED • Whole milk ricotta • One to two boxes of lasagne (1 box will yield three layers of noodles in a 9-by-13 baking dish) • 1 egg • Salt or garlic salt

• Oregano • Tomato sauce (with or without meat is optional) • Mozzarella • Parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Blanch the lasagne by placing it in a vigorously boiling pot of water for one to two minutes. The noodles should be floppy but firm.

2

Lay the noodles out on the counter and sprinkle with salt or garlic salt.

3

Off to the side, take the ricotta and mix the egg in.

4

Layer the lasagna by placing a little bit of tomato sauce on the bottom of the pan.

8

Spread an even amount of sauce over the layer.

5

Layer the noodles on the bottom of the pan with a slight overlap.

9

11

6

Dollop a spoonful of ricotta every three inches of the layer.

Layer lasagne over the cheese and sauce again and remember to overlap the noodles.

Place sauce on top of the final layer and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.

Follow steps 6 through 9 until there are three to five layers.

12

Bake the lasagne at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour or until the sauce on the top looks dry and the noodles curl around the edges.

7

Sprinkle the layer with cheese and oregano.

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make chicken cacciatore Chicken cacciatore is a stew-like recipe served over pasta.

This recipe varies a lot in different regions of Italy. Every recipe is a little different and calls for different ingredients.

My great-grandmother’s recipe was simple but extremely bold in taste.

Sometimes she included mushrooms; sometimes she did not, which speaks to the variation of this recipe.

She also never clarified if cooking

involved a frying pan, sauce pan or pot, always using the word pan in place of the variations.

Chicken cacciatore is very much a “little bit of this, little bit of that” recipe. While it is stewing in a pot on the stove, make sure to taste it every 15 or 20 minutes to see if more oregano, salt or pepper needs to be added.

Cook it low and cook it slow and it is sure to turn out great.

YOU WILL NEED • 2 pounds of chicken breast or one whole chicken • 1 can of diced tomatoes • 1 can tomato paste • Oregano • Salt

• • • • • •

Pepper Can of water 5 cloves of garlic 1 small onion 1 green pepper olive oil

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FALL 2016 HOUSING & LIVING chicken cacciatore continued INSTRUCTIONS

1

Dice the chicken and place into a frying pan with 2 tbs. of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

2

Brown the chicken until it is completely cooked.

3

Remove the chicken from the pan but keep the grease in it, and set the pan aside.

4

Mince the garlic, chop the onion and slice the green pepper into strips.

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6

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Place the vegetables and garlic into the pan with remaining grease. Saute for about four to five minutes.

In a pot, place the chicken, vegetables, garlic, can of diced tomatoes, can of water and can of tomato paste and mix. Add about one tablespoon of oregano.

Simmer this mixture for one hour to 1.5 hours. Stir occasionally.

It is complete when there is no watery sauce and everything is a thick, stewy combination.

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make pasta fagioli Pasta fagioli, is a soup that takes the Italian wording for pasta and beans.

This is a meatless soup popular for my family during lent since Catholics do not eat meat on Friday during this time.

In the United States, it is often pronounced pasta fazool, but fagioli means beans, not fazool. This pronunciation may be far off, but my mother and I call this soup pasta fazool for the humorous effect.

Composed of inexpensive ingredients, one can understand how this would be a typical southern Italian “peasant� meal. A large pot of this soup costs only about $3.

The inexpensive yet hearty combination of the beans and pasta contribute to the “peasant� style of the dish.

YOU WILL NEED • • • • • • • • •

1 bag northern white beans 12 cups of water 2 cans of tomato paste 1 small onion 5 cloves of garlic Salt Pepper Oregano Macaroni

INSTRUCTIONS Do not soak and drain the beans like the bag of beans will instruct.

Place 12 cups of water in a pot and bring it to boil.

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When boiling, place the beans in and cook at a low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours. Stop cooking when the beans are tender.

2

3

Prepare the onion by dicing, and mince the garlic.

4

Saute the onion and garlic in a small pan with olive oil for about five minutes.

7

Cook half a box of macaroni.

When the beans are tender, add the onion, garlic, macaroni and tomato paste. Add one tablespoon of salt and one tablespoon of pepper. Add one tablespoon of oregano.

Allow the soup to cook for another half hour to 45 minutes. Taste the soup when it is warm to see if more salt, pepper or oregano should be added.

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23

Olympus Grant Bungalow olyprop.com

211 N. Grant St. 812-334-8200

D

$1030

1

1

12 mo. U a a

a

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a

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Olympus The Mercury olyprop.com

212 N. Morton St. 812-334-8200

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$6501350

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1-2.5

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b

a

23

Olympus Moonburn on Morton 526 N. Morton St. olyprop.com 812-334-8200

A

$9601470

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1

12 mo. U

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23

Olympus Park North olyprop.com

2620 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

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$495

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1

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12 mo.

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23

Olympus Redmen Building olyprop.com

116 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

A

$740950

1-2

1

12 mo. U

a

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b

23

Olympus Rogers Building olyprop.com

110.5 E. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

A

$7401015

1-2

1

12 mo. U

a

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23

Olympus Rosebowl Apts. olyprop.com

415 S. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

A

$505

1

1

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23

Olympus 419 & 421 E. 20th St.

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Olympus Stadium View olyprop.com

407 E. 20th St. 812-334-8200

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$635

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1

12 mo. U

a

a

23

Olympus Tenth St. House olyprop.com

113 E. 10th St. 812-334-8200

H

$690

5

2

12 mo. U

23

Olympus Twin Lakes olyprop.com

2293-2297 W. Bloomfield Road 812-334-8200

A

$390650

S,1-3

1-2

23

Olympus Vance Building olyprop.com

112.5 W. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

A

$750870

2

23

Olympus White Mountain olyprop.com

107 N. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

A

$810

1

2

The Park on Morton ParkOnMorton.com

710 N. Morton St. 812-339-7242

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$6991300

1-4

13

Reserve on Third ReserveOnThird.com

500 S. Park Ridge Road 812-558-3600

A

$485625

2-3

2-3

7

RPS 3rd & Union Apartments rps.indiana.edu

290 S. Union St. 812-855-8270

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$803859

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10 mo.

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7

RPS BBHN Apartments rps.indiana.edu

800 N. Union St. #101 812-855-3578

A

$528771

1-2

1

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a

b

7

RPS Campus View Apartments 800 N. Union St. rps.indiana.edu 812-855-3578

A

$10021018

2

1

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b

7

RPS Evermann rps.indiana.edu

2001 E. Lingelbach Lane 812-855-4307

A

$618719

1

1

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7

RPS Redbud Hill rps.indiana.edu

2100/2200 E. Lingelbach Lane 812-855-4307

A

$680

2

1

10 mo.

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a

a

b

7

RPS Tulip Tree Apartments rps.indiana.edu

2451 E. 10th St. 812-855-2108

A

$10181453

2-3

1-2

10 mo.

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a a

a

b

7

RPS Union Street Center rps.indiana.edu

445 N. Union St. 812-855-5513

A

$9411099

1-4

1-2

10 mo. F a a a a a a a

a

7

RPS University Apts East rps.indiana.edu

1603 E. Third St 812-855-5513

A

$662719

1-4

1-2

10 mo.

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Smallwood Plaza Apartments SmallwoodApts.com

455 N. College Ave. 812-331-8500

A

$13992899

2-4

2

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500 S. Muller Pkwy.

812-333-6800

Woodbridge Apartments WoodbridgeApt.com

3401 John Hinkle Place 812-337-3501

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a

Pets

112.5 S. College Ave 812-334-8200

23

Dishwasher

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515 E. 10th St. 812-334-8200

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1

23

Cable

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$484899

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$315685

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