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How to eat healthy on a college budget By Emily Isaacman eisaacma@iu.edu | @emilyisaacman

It’s simple: eat better to feel better. Not only does healthy food improve your physical health, but also positively affects your mental wellbeing. So while you might be tempted to snag a chocolate bar or order pizza for late night study sessions, a healthy diet can be much more beneficial for calming stress. Before diving into some tips for eating healthy while sticking to a budget, it’s important to note that “healthy” means something different for every person. Generally, you should strive to eat a diet rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, unprocessed carbohydrates and good sources of protein, said Katie Shepherd, a registered dietitian at the IU Health Center. But opti-

mal combinations of these food groups varies for each person. Here are some suggestions for maintaining a healthy diet without going broke: Simple foods are always best. Healthy foods don’t need to be fancy. While Instagram bloggers post trendy recipes with ingredients like chia seeds, coconut oil and collagen, Shepherd said eating a healthy diet doesn’t need to involve such expensive ingredients. Low-cost foods like eggs, peanut butter and whole wheat bread are good for you, too. Plus, generic brands are generally cheaper than brand-name products, and typically taste similar. Eat foods that are in season. As fall approaches, for instance, apples are likely to be less expensive, Shepherd said. Check out the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market for fresh,

local, inexpensive produce. Avoid processed foods — or eat them in moderation. Instead, choose whole grains and foods low in sugar. “Organic” is not the endall to healthy eating. Choosing conventional fruits and vegetables can help keep costs lower. And eating non-organic fruits and vegetables is still better than not eating any at all, Shepherd said. Meal prepping saves money and time. Try cooking a large meal during the weekend, and eat leftovers during the rest of the week. Not only is this convenient for long school days, but when temptation hits to order delivery, you might think twice about wasting food you’ve already bought and prepared. You can also make variations on the same prepared

foods to change things up. A rice and bean bowl one night can be a quesadilla the next day and tacos the night after. Invest in some reusable containers to portion your meals, so when you return home starving after a long day of classes, you won’t fill your plate with a serving size that will leave you feeling overstuffed. Stock up on frozen and canned foods. That way, when your meal-prepped food runs out, you’ll still have healthy options on hand. Big bags of frozen vegetables can turn into a delicious stir-fry, frozen fruit can become an energizing smoothie, and canned beans can serve as easy protein sources. Stock up on snacks. Peanut butter is a great source of SEE HEALTHY, PAGE 3

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» HEALTHY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 protein. Add it to sandwiches, apples, oatmeal or just grab a spoonful for a quick protein boost. Natural nut butters can be cheap and low in sugar, but there are also lots of flavorful variations if you’re feeling adventurous. Pumpkin spice peanut butter or chocolate almond butter can instantly turn a PB&J into a more gourmet experience. Other good snack options are bags of granola, trail mix, yogurt, whole wheat crackers, tortilla chips or hummus and veggies. Buying these in large quantities is cost-effective and will save

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you trips to the store. Students who struggle with food insecurity can take advantage of resources on campus and in the community. Crimson Cupboard is an on-campus food pantry open to anyone in need. Hoosier Hills Food Bank and Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard are other local options. Healthy food doesn’t have to cost more money. But if it does, remember that nutritious foods will keep you full longer, saving you money in the long run. Keep in mind that eating healthy is all about balance, but there is no magic solution to being healthy. Do what works for you!

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It’s a jungle out there, in students’ housing By Alex Hardgrave ahardgra@iu.edu | @a_hardgrave

When you come home from a long day of school, do you find yourself lonely, wishing there was someone there to greet you and love you when you returned? A pet might be the answer. A local option to buy a pet is the Bloomington Animal Shelter run by the City of Bloomington Animal Care and Control. The adoption fee for dogs and cats is $75 if they are 5 years old or younger and $55 if they are older. The prospective owner must also go through a process with an adoption counselor to make sure the animals and the person are the right fit for each other. Many students at IU have pets. One is Senior Madison Kurtz, who lives in a townhouse with her dog, Copper, and her black cat, Luna. Senior Madison Kurtz lives in a townhouse with her dog, Copper, and her black cat, Luna. She said space for her and her animals is not a problem. Kurtz said she did run into some problems when Copper was still a puppy. “Just the puppy phase was the hardest part because puppies need constant care and attention,” Kurtz said. “My roommate at the time was super great too, so we both were on top of it.” Now that Copper is older, there haven’t been any problems. “Now they kind of hang out while I’m at school, and I come home and they’re super happy to see me,” she said. She recommends pets because they’re good for emotional support.

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“If you do bad on an exam they’re not going to be like ‘you suck,’” she said. “They don’t know. They’re going to love you anyway.” Some students, like sophomore Elliott Fus, opt for more unusual animals. His roommate, Nolan Lomeli, owns a chinchilla named Misty. Fus said Misty does not require a lot of care. She has

a cage in Lomeli’s bedroom, where her food and water is. Fus said Lomeli revamped the cage to make it look like a mini house. “I don’t really play with it but I would see it running around and be like, ‘Oh there she is,”’ Lomeli said. For students still living on campus, the residence hall rules and regulations states

that animals are not allowed. However, fish and crustaceans are allowed if they can fit in a 10 gallon or less tank. Kurtz would recommend students get a pet, as long as the person is sure they have the time and can afford to feed the pet. “If you know you can do it then I would definitely recommend,” Kurtz said.

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How to livestream sports on campus By Matt Cohen mdc1@iu.edu | @Matt_Cohen_

From not paying attention in class to passing time in the dorms, students frequently turn to sports as a welcome diversion from school activities. Sports can be livestreamed online using devices such as a laptop, phone or a Roku. Below are the different ways that you can stream sports online. XďŹ nity on Campus Every student at IU can create an Xfinity account on Xfinity on Campus. Xfinity on Campus is just Xfinity cable, but streamed online. The Xfinity Stream app can be downloaded on a Roku or other streaming devices.

In addition, the Xfinity on Campus website can be accessed on a computer. Xfinity on Campus provides students with hundreds of channels to watch live, as well as the ability to watch movies or record shows. Students also can pay for premium channels such as HBO to add to their channel list. In addition, having a Xfinity on Campus account can allow students to sign into other streaming services. This is included as part of studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tuition and housing fees. WatchESPN WatchESPN requires viewers to sign in with a TV provider, and Xfinity on Campus counts as such. After signing in, Wat-

chESPN provides access to everything being broadcast on the different ESPN networks, as well as other games only shown online. BTN2GO BTN2Go is the online streaming service for the Big Ten Network. After signing in with a TV provider, you can watch anything broadcast live on the Big Ten Network through BTN2GO. BTN2GO has additional games not broadcast on live TV, but can be viewed through BTN Plus, which is a paid service. The BTN Plus service is free when using a WiFi network on a Big Ten campus. Both IU Device Net and IU Secure satisfy this requirement.

Reddit Reddit is a website that provides access to virtually any sporting event in the world. Reddit allows almost anyone to watch a wide variety of sporting events from around the world. For example, if one goes to the NFL Stream page of Reddit, they can stream any NFL game going on that day in any region of the country for free. Although Reddit does avoid paywalls and market blackouts put in place by major networks, it has been known to lead to some computer viruses as well. If you are willing to take the potential risks that come with it, Reddit is the most comprehensive service to find livestreams of sporting events.

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Greenhouse plants you can grow at home Aloe Vera Breaking off the small branches of the aloe vera plant or medicine plant, as Leichter called it, can help alleviate burns, especially those from the sun. Leichter said break off pieces from older branches that will die quicker than new growth, because the pieces broken off from the plant will shrivel and die. Water these plants deeply but infrequently.

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The Indiana Daily Student explored Jordan Hall Greenhouse with gardener John Leichter on a tour of the Third Street building to find plants that not only grow inside those glass walls but can easily be grown at home. While weaving through the rows full of leaves, flowers and sprinklers, Leichter introduced everything from the typical succulent to the exotic Western Sumatran Corpse Plant. The gardener gave advice for students who want to use their green-thumb at home on how to take care of these low-maintenance plants. To find more inspiration and enjoy clean refreshing oxygen, the Jordan Hall Greenhouse is open seven days a week and hours can be found online.

Cinnamon Cactus All cacti produce flowers. It all depends on the environment and the care given to the plant. Fortunately, cacti are easier to care for than most plants. In the winter, cacti can go weeks without being watered, Leichter said, because of the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relative indoor dryness. When they do need to be watered, make sure the soil is dry and the water is warm.

Ice Cube Orchids Have a freezer? Are there ice trays? Leichter said these plants are easy to grow and better for students in dorm rooms. Place three ice cubes in the soil of the orchid once a week to ensure the plants survival. He also said ice cube orchids like humidity, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not a bad idea to place the plant on a ledge during a hot shower.

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Different from the typical potted succulent, the string of pearls plant can be identified by the clusters of pea-shaped leaves that can creep over the sides of its container. Leichter said succulents like these don’t need a lot of water and generally require light shade, another great plant for the dorm room lifestyle.

Placing the rosemary plant near the kitchen sink is a great way to remember to water it as well as use its needles to flavor a meal. The only issue with taking care of this herb, Leichter said, is watching the water, because too much H20 will kill it.

Corpse Flower When IU’s own wn corpse flower named “Wally” bloomed in July of 2016, Leichter’s father, who is 6 feet tall, was dwarfed by the giant potted plant, which was one of several corpse flowers to bloom across the country at this time. Taking anywhere re from nine to 15 years rs to make the first bloom, m, this flower can be bought online, Leichter said, but would need a lot of space. Smaller varieties like the konjac or devil’s tongue are also available.

The base ingredient for tequila, the tequila agave or agave requires sunlight year-round, and Leichter said this plant especially needs a lot of winter light. The agave plant in the Jordan Greenhouse is massive, and Leichter said, once it blooms it will die and a new stalk will begin to grow. For students, smaller versions of the agave can be found online and in nurseries. ILLUSTRATIONS BY VIVEK RAO

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Lessons from moving into a greek house By Lexi Haskell ldhaskel@iu.edu | @lexi_haskell

As a freshman or sophomore going through recruitment, the thought of living in a greek house probably seems enticing. You walk by the houses on Third Street or North Jordan Avenue and wonder what it’s like to live in that giant mansion. I know, because that was me a year ago. And let me tell you, living in a greek house is so much fun. It’s like a dorm, but where everyone you’re living with and all your neighbors are your friends. But before that, you need to think about what to bring for your room. Every house differs: sometimes you have 30 beds in a cold dorm or, like me, live in a sixgirl room. Sometimes you have room for a couch and TV, and sometimes you don’t. But from both my personal experience and from my friends in other chapters, I’ve composed a short

list of tips for moving into a greek house: Bring a vacuum cleaner. I actually got this piece of advice from a friend in a fraternity, so boys, listen up. There’s no getting around the fact that fraternities are not the cleanest places in the world. And that’s fine. But everyone has limits to the amount of dirt and grime they can deal with, and a vacuum cleaner is a great way to fix that. Bring quarters. Some houses offer free laundry, but a few don’t. Unlike freshman year, you can’t use your Crimson Card to pay. Bring some form of food storage. Living in a greek house is a blessing and a curse when it comes to food. Having a chef means you get a variety of meals (we had curry, pad thai, BBQ chicken and a nacho bar one

week), but it also means you have to eat what they serve you when they serve you, and most houses don’t offer three meals a day seven days a week. I would recommend bringing some form of a pantry to store food for when you miss a meal, don’t like a meal or don’t get a meal. Talk to your chef and live-in adviser. I have Celiac disease, a gluten allergy, so I basically can’t eat anything involving bread. I had a bad freshman year experience with food, so I made sure to talk to my chef and house mom about my eating situation. Creating a relationship with them helped me get amazing gluten free options at every meal. Even if you don’t have a food allergy, having both of these people on your side can only help you. Ask upperclassmen for advice. For chapter, everyone buys a certain set of desk shelves. It's

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from Target and it’s three 12-inch by 12-inch boxes stacked on top of each other. My friend in another chapter had to buy a hutch for her desk. Each room in that chapter has one, just like each room in mine has the Target shelves. So be sure to ask the upperclassmen before you move in! As cheesy as this sounds, make sure you bring an open mind when you move into a greek house. Living in a house is not without drama, but sitting down to dinner with the same people each night and starting a quote wall on the back of your door are memories you'll have forever. There are good times and bad times, and you need to learn to enjoy what you can, go with the flow and find a private place somewhere in the house to call your mom if you need to.

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A guide to dealing with your landlord By Joe Schroeder joemschr@iu.edu | @joemschroeder

Landlords can be intimidating, but having a good relationship with your landlord makes renting easier. Communication is key Communicating about problems that arise is key to having a successful landlord-tenant relationship, Jamar Properties landlord Miranda Mann said. If your toilet starts to leak or the air conditioning stops working, call immediately and be detailed. Make sure your form of communication with your landlord is appropriate, sophomore Michael Romano said. Assess the situation and determine whether it warrants a call, text, email or letter.

“If I need an immediate answer from my landlord, I will call,” sophomore Michael Romano said. “But if it’s something less time sensitive I will send a text.” Be curious and proactive Ask questions, Mann said. When touring a house, look at everything in detail to catch any imperfections and note them. “Always make you have stuff in writing and that you report any damages,” Mann said. Your landlord wants to help, so don’t be afraid to ask how to set up utilities or pay bills, Mann said. Timeliness Make a good impression on your landlord and show your responsibility as a tenant, by being on time, Romano said. Any time

a meeting, tour or lease signing is scheduled, be sure to arrive early or on time. You must also make sure to make timely payments, Mann said. “My roommates and I are able to pay through Venmo, which is weird but convenient,” Romano said. Honesty Being honest with your landlord is crucial to building trust, Romano said. If someone who is not on the lease is staying at your property, you have to tell the landlord immediately. Rules are in place for a reason, and your landlord is likely to find out if you are dishonest or something breaks. Be honest with application with credit, criminal history or references, Romano said.

Finally, if you break or damage the property, be upfront. “I always try to fix any damages by myself at first, but if I can’t figure it out, I tell the landlord immediately,” Romano said. Respect Even though rent is being paid, landlords are still doing a favor by trusting you with their home, Romano said. To maintain a positive relationship with them, there must be mutual respect. Your landlords are people and like to have pleasant conversations and develop relationships with their tenants. Don’t be intimidated or put off because of their authority. “I am friendly with my landlord,” Romano said. “Not friends, but you’ve got to be nice for sure.”

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How to have an environmentally friendly household By Hannah Reed hanreed@iu.edu | @hannahreed13

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Being environmentally friendly seems easy. Recycling isn’t an issue in Bloomington, and neither is turning off the lights when you leave a room or the water when you brush your teeth. But it’s more than that. Living in an environmentally friendly home requires constant effort, even when you’re away from home. When you’re at the store grocery shopping or apartment decor browsing, there are several things to keep in mind if you’re being environmentally friendly. The average person throws away 4.4 pounds of trash every day, which translates to over 1,600 pounds of garbage per year. Living in an environmentally friendly home can reduce not only this waste, but simultaneously help the Earth in the process. Paper towels and napkins are a scam — someone had to tell you. It’s not only a waste of your money, but paper towels

and napkins usually come in plastic packaging, and all of it goes straight into the trash after being used. You can save money and the Earth by using rags and towels, that can be washed and reused, as napkins. For paper towels used to clean, cut up old t-shirts, the ones you were thinking of donating or throwing away, and use those as cleaning rags instead.

The average person throws away 4.4 pounds of trash every day. Cleaning while being environmentally friendly is easier than one may think. It just takes some searching. Ditch plastic toilet bowl cleaners and dish brushes for your bathroom, and instead browse Amazon for compostable or recyclable options. Search for different homemade house cleaner recipes, SEE ENVIRONMENT, PAGE 11

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» ENVIRONMENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 purchase a glass spray bottle — or reuse an old one — and make your own. For some, it’s as easy as four ingredients. While focusing on the bathroom, consider telling the dentist "no thank you" to the plastic toothbrush after a visit. Plastic toothbrushes take around 400 years to decompose, while bamboo toothbrushes that can be purchased on Amazon are compostable. Doing dishes is sometimes a hassle, which is why many college students opt for plastic cups and paper plates in their homes. Buying reusable plates and cups can have a massive effect on the environment. Plus, everything looks more put-together and "grown-up" when it’s served on a real plate and cup.

Having a nicely decorated apartment sometimes feels like it should be part of the college experience, but you don’t have to hurt the planet while you do it. If you’re a fan of Christmas lights, instead of purchasing new strings of lights, consider buying secondhand. For other decor, consider plants and other things, such as geodes, that won’t get sent to the landfill after use. Remember that as a college student, the space occupied is temporary. Purchasing nonrecyclable items, such as decor and furniture, means they'll likely have to be sent to the landfill later on. A common misconception with plastic is that it can be recycled and reused, but a plastic being recyclable doesn’t always mean it’s going to be recycled right away, if at all. Different types of plastic take longer to

break down. For example, the average time for a plastic water bottle to break down is 450 years. That means every bottle a college student has used in their lifetime is still on this Earth somewhere.

The average time for a plastic water bottle to break down is 450 years. That means every bottle a college student has used in his or her lifetime is still on this Earth somewhere. Lucky for the planet, plastic can easily be ditched and replaced. Getting rid of plastic bags is an easy first step — asking for paper bags or bringing reusable ones is simple, and the latter sometimes saves money.

Additionally, a stainless steel water bottle is a one-time purchase that can potentially last forever, if treated correctly. Opt to purchase things in glass jars instead of plastic ones. Then, once the product is finished, clean out the jar and reuse it in bulk sections of stores. Not only is this good for the environment, it’s good for the user, too, because unhealthy study snack choices become very limited when you’re avoiding packaging. Being environmentally friendly takes constant effort, and can be exhausting at first. In the end, though, that effort is worth reducing to 1,600 pounds of trash that you could be producing in one year, even if just by a little bit. The Earth can never tell you thank you with words, but rest assured, mother nature is grateful.

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All IU students have access to a lawyer By Caroline Anders anders6@iu.edu | @clineands

All IU students pay about eight dollars every semester to Student Legal Services. What many don’t know is that means they have a lawyer when they need one. “Where are you ever going to get a lawyer for eight dollars?” SLS staff attorney Marc Abplanalp asked. “We are your lawyers. Come see us.” When Rachel Rogers was an undergrad at IU, she didn’t know about SLS. Now, she’s at the Maurer School of Law and interning for them.

“Talk to your lawyers. We’re your lawyers. Literally, you have a lawyer. You have four lawyers. Free lawyers.” Marc Abplanalp, SLS attorney

“A problem we encounter a lot is when students see us, they think, ‘Oh, that’s just for people who get drinking tickets or get

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The IU Student Legal Services building is located at 703 E. 7th St. Students facing criminal charges can go to SLS for advice and guidance on what to expect at the courthouse.

Students facing criminal charges can go to SLS for advice and guidance on what to expect at the courthouse. Those charged with victimless crimes — drinking tickets, marijuana possession and others — will likely be offered entry into a pretrial diversion program by the prosecutor’s office. Successful completion of pretrial diversion means charges will be dismissed and there will be no conviction. Abplanalp said that’s an important

distinction because employers generally care whether their staff have been convicted of a crime, not charged with one. Attorneys and interns can give students advice on how to talk to the judge and prosecutor, how to file forms and even what to wear on the day of their trial. Beyond standard college cases, SLS also handles a slew of other legal proceedings. Name SEE LEGAL, PAGE 13

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caught smoking,’” she said. SLS can’t represent students in criminal cases, cases against the University or student versus student cases. However, there's still a lot they can help with. The office can represent students in any small claims court cases and give advice on how to proceed with criminal charges. The eight dollar payment comes out of IU’s student activities fee. Abplanalp said about a third of the cases his office deals with involve landlord-tenant disputes. Bloomington is a college town with a captive housing market, and landlords know that many students won’t read their leases or seek legal help. “We see leases that say things that aren’t enforceable all of the time, but that doesn’t mean they won’t try,” Abplanalp said. “For every student who comes in here, there’s probably 10 who don’t and just suck it up and pay the thousands that the landlord is asking for.” If those students had gone to SLS, any of the office’s four staff attorneys would have looked over their lease on the spot.

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» LEGAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 changes, gender changes, immigration law, asylum applications, incorporating businesses and divorce — they do it all and more. “We’re just trying to get you taken care of, so you can move on with your life and get back to your studies,” Abplanalp said.

“For every student who comes in here, there’s probably 10 who don’t and just suck it up and pay the thousands the landlord is asking for.” Marc Abplanalp, SLS attorney

Even in cases SLS doesn’t win, Abplanalp said it’s better to learn from your mistakes behind a paid-for college lawyer than to wait until you have to hire an attorney later in life. He also said it’s important that students know their rights before they get in sticky situations. Abplanalp recommended being polite but firm when dealing with police. If you've done something

illegal, Abplanalp said usually the only reason police have the evidence they need to charge you with a crime is because you gave them the evidence — even though you didn't have to. Police cannot force anyone to answer questions or consent to searches. “It would be better if you didn’t have the Solo cup, but you don’t have to tell them what’s in the Solo cup,” he said. “If you said no to a breathalyzer, they’d have to get a warrant.” Abplanalp said when SLS sets up tables at new student events, parents don’t like to talk to them. “What we hear is, ‘My kid’s not going to need you,’” he said. “And okay, great. I hope your kid never gets a drinking ticket, but is your kid going to live off campus? You want them to meet us and come see us and bring their lease in.” Abplanalp said students just need to know SLS is there. “Talk to your lawyers," Abplanalp said. "We’re your lawyers. Literally, you have a lawyer. You have four lawyers. Free lawyers.”

Where can I park? By Caroline Anders anders6@iu.edu | @clineands

Faculty and staff Students Campus Housing (CH) permit A CH permit allows IU students to park in the CH space with a number matching their permit and any ST space. Commuter (ST) permit This permit is suited for students who reside in off-campus housing or are otherwise not eligible for a CH permit. It allows students to park in any STmarked space, primarily located in the stadium. Evening permit An evening permit allows students to park in the Student Recreational Sports Center lot after receiving validation from the SRSC. Students with a CH, ST or evening permit can also park in any non-tow zone space or garage from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and all day during the weekend.

Premium employee (EM-P) permit Holders of an EM-P permit can park in any EM-P, EM-S, CH3 or ST space as well as any garage space. Standard employee (EM-S) Those with EM-S permits can park in any EM-S, CH3 or ST space. With the standard employee permit, holders can also park in any non-tow zone space or garage from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. on weekdays and all day during the weekend. Value employee (EM-S) This permit allows employees to park in ST spaces north of 17th Street through the date indicated on the permit. For the most up-to-date parking information, visit the Office of Parking Operations website at parking.indiana.edu

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Senior Chiara Bangor-Giorgio and juniors Lily Wever and Natalie Bellew jam out to a few songs from Rockband on the Wii at their Union Street apartment. Union Street apartments is an ehanced living center on 10th and Jordan open to sophomores and older.

Keeping the peace with roommates Be understanding By Joey Bowling jobowl@iu.edu | @jwbowling08

Some people have one roommate, while others have three. No matter the number, a roommate can be challenging. Most people are sharing space with a complete stranger and may need help adjusting to the change. Here are a few tips to help keep you sane. Set boundaries early Setting boundaries now can help in the long run, Foster Quad resident assistant Alondra Flores said. If everyone knows what is allowed and isn’t allowed, then there is less likely to be bumps down the road. Bedtime, when to have guests over and what items can be shared are all examples of boundaries. Let them know how you communicate Everyone

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differently, and it’s important to know how to bring up any ideas or concerns you have. If an issue arises, there is less chance of it escalating if you know how to talk to your roommate, Flores said. “Be transparent with how they prefer to communicate, so when there are roommate issues they can address those issues without being rude or disrespectful,” Flores said. Figure out expectations Read Center resident assistant Ike Pratt said misplaced expectations can be the root of some problems. Not everyone wants his or her roommate to be a central part of their lives, so having a talk about what you expect out of a roommate is key. If you would rather have your roommate just be a person you live with, then tell that person early on.

Some quirks may be annoying, but they aren’t necessarily harmful. A student may just have to get over the fact that their roommate chews loudly or blows their nose all the time, Pratt said. Address issues sooner rather than later Flores said if a person is being bothered by what the roommate is doing, then bring it up. Bottling up frustrations will only lead to a bigger fight down the road, so it’s better to deal with problems as they come up. Be honest Honesty is the best policy, Flores said. If you know that you are a naturally messy person, then tell your roommate when you move in. Be truthful if you have habits that may lead to problems. “Not just agreeing with one

another, but being honest with who they are and what they like and what they don’t like,” Flores said. Be courteous Pratt said courtesy can go a long way. Pick up after yourself, practice personal hygiene and clean up your messes and see how quickly problems disappear. If you are as courteous as possible with your roommate, smaller problems typically won’t arise. Practice personal hygiene Pratt said some students may be coming from a household where they were told when to do everything: when to eat, when to wash their sheets or even when to brush their teeth. Setting reminders of morning routines can help students manage their time as well as their hygiene.

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6 common types of roommates By Maddie Lucia malucia@iu.edu | @madeleine_lucia

From the good to the ugly, roommates come in all shapes and sizes. Here are just a few of the common types of roommates you might encounter in college and beyond. The One Who Never Comes Home Your roommate might be in a relationship with someone, so they’re always at their significant other’s place. You might see them once or twice a week, maybe bump into them between classes. Other than that, they are likely just not there, so you have the place to yourself. This is a blessing in disguise for those of you who wanted your own place but ended up needing to split rent. Now, you get your solo time at half the cost. What could be better? The Party Animal This roommate stumbles in at 2 a.m. after a late night out, trying and failing to

keep from crashing around the kitchen. With this roommate, you wonder if they are actually enrolled in school or if the dance floor is their classroom. The Slob This is the roommate who never cleans up after themselves. Trash is lying on the floor of your place. Dishes are still in the sink, unwashed, from breakfast three days ago. The game of willpower ensues — you will NOT clean anything, no matter how much it bothers you, until your roommate picks up his or her mess. Living with slobs becomes unbearable, if you aren’t one yourself. The One Who Never Stops Talking The talkative roommates can be fun, but also annoying. This roommate will be able to tell you all the latest gossip around town. If you need someone to entertain you, this is definitely the roommate to have. However, when they just never seem to stop, it can be irritating.

The One Who Never Leaves This hermit-like roommate just never seems to leave your place. It can become a concern because you don’t want to be rude and ask why they don’t leave. If you want alone time, it’s hard to get it, so you just have to go somewhere else. You try to invite them out to get some fresh air, but they turn it down. This kind of roommate just enjoys being inside, and there isn’t much you can do to change that. The One Who Becomes Your Best Friend Do you have a lot in common with your roommate? Do you do everything with each other? Then you have found the golden egg of roommates — the one that becomes your best friend. This is the best situation you could have hoped for, because you never had to battle with a roommate from hell. During those late night talks about anything and everything, you realize that your roommate has become your bestie.

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What to do before signing the lease By Lilly St. Angelo lstangel@iu.edu | @lilly_st_ang

The cheerful, college-student faces and colorful photos of fully furnished apartments are all too familiar when you open a housing brochure. But what will that apartment complex or rental house be like in reality? Attorney Marc Abplanalp from IU Student Legal Services sat down with the Indiana Daily Student and shared the best tips on what to do before signing the lease and questions for students to ask to make sure they are not taken advantage of by landlords. Tip #1: Read the lease. Before asking questions, Abplanalp said students need to

know what is included and not included in the lease. A lease is a legally binding agreement that includes the responsibilities and duties of both the landlord and the tenant. Common topics students can find in leases are pet policies, details about utility setup and fees, rules about guests, responsibilities for damage, maintenance responsibilities and automatic renewal clauses. Tip #2: Have IU Legal Services read the lease. IU law student interns read leases for free and discuss with students what it says. The law students are closely supervised by the lawyers who also work in the office. IU Legal Services is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. every weekday.

Tip #3: Ask questions about what is not in the lease. Important subjects such as parking, subletting and roommate or neighbor issues may be left out of the lease. If there are major things left out of the lease, Abplanalp said that students should request that they are added before signing. Parking Abplanalp said students should make sure they know where they are going to park, if it costs money and what the landlord will do if someone takes your spot. Subleasing Leases may include vague rules about subletting, but Abplanalp said students should ask up front what the fee for subletting is and what the procedures are for approving a subletter. Roommate and neighbor

issues Students need to know what the landlord will do if neighbors are constantly being rowdy or a roommate is doing something illegal that may put the student at risk of being seen as involved, Abplanalp said. He said this is especially an important question if the landlord randomly places roommates together. Abplanalp said sometimes representatives from housing facilities will rush students to sign a lease which makes it less likely that the student will fully understand what’s in the document. “Isn’t it worth taking an hour to make sure you’re not getting in a really bad situation?” Abplanalp said. “If we can get in before they sign a lease, it helps everyone later on.”

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Not sure how to clean? Here’s some easy tips. By Ellen Hine emhine@indiana.edu | @ellenmhine

Having your own home, apartment or dorm room for the first time can be exciting. It’s a space you get to design and make your own. But having your own space means caring for it, and that can have a bit of a learning curve. Here are some easy cleaning tips for caring for your first home. Do invest in cleaning products, even if you’re only living in a dorm room. Some disinfecting wipes or a general surface cleaner can work wonders in every type of room. Organize your stuff. Seriously. Once everything is organized, you’ll know what you actually have to clean, and you can get rid of things you don’t need anymore.

Next, start cleaning from top to bottom. Work from the highest points in the room to the floor. Dust or wipe down fans, light fixtures, shelves, walls and windows before you sweep or mop. If you start by cleaning the floor, you’ll just be knocking dust down onto something you’ve already cleaned. Take your time when it comes to shower, toilet and sink cleaners. Spray them and then let them sit as you work on cleaning the rest of the bathroom. That way you won’t need to scrub as hard when you come back to clean them. Be careful to wipe down mirrors and windows in circular motions to prevent streaking. Use paper towels or newspapers, which leave fewer streaks. Exercise caution when using cleaning supplies. Use gloves

and a mask if the cleaner requires it. Make sure not to mix different cleaners, especially ammonia and bleach. According to Good Housekeeping magazine, this combination can create a toxic gases called chloramines. This can cause symptoms like shortness of breath and chest pain. Give your dishes a soak in hot water before washing them. This loosens up anything stuck to the surface, so you don’t have to throw your back out getting burnt food off a plate. Remember to clean out your fridge regularly. College students are busy people, which means lots of forgotten food ends up turning into science experiments. Keep perishables toward the front where you can see them and remember to eat them. Open the window, weather

permitting. Let your room or apartment air out and get rid of some of the funky smells that have built up. Separate your laundry when you’re changing your clothes. This will save you time in the laundry room and keep your light clothes from getting stained in the wash. Doing two loads of laundry might cost more than one, but it’s cheaper than having to buy a new wardrobe. Start cleaning as you go. Wiping down a counter, washing a plate or putting something away as soon as you’re done using it goes a long way in keeping your place clean. That way you don’t have to spend hours cleaning whenever someone wants to come over and see your new digs. Just remember, D.O.N.T. B.E. G.R.O.S.S.!

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Stay Clean Dorms can get dirty quickly when people continuously come in and out of them. Do yourself a favor and keep it clean throughout the week. Designating one day a week to organize, vacuum and pick up will benefit both you and the people living around you.

Transitioning from the comfort and safety of your home to what feels like a shoebox-sized room on a floor full of strangers can be stressful. Freshman year contains many new learning experiences and living in the dorms is one of them. Here are some things you can do to help make your dorm room experience the best it can be. Make it a home away from home Customizing dorm rooms with personalized pictures, lights and posters can help make the space your own and make you feel right at home. Many people will hang up colorful tapestries, twinkling lights, posters of favorite music artists or sports jerseys along the walls of their rooms to make it look less like a

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Getting to know your residence adviser can be helpful when struggling with a roommate conflict, hall noise, homesickness or even classes. This person is a resource and having them on your side can help resolve any problems you

School picks up fast in college and sometimes freshmen can become overwhelmed with balancing schoolwork along with a new living arrangement. Investing in calendars, drawer organizers or assignment notebooks are easy ways to keep life in college orga-

The easiest way to make friends is to keep your room door open. Although it may be scary at first, it gives the impression of being friendly and people may pop in to say hi. In addition, take advantage of social opportunities to meet more people. Participating in floor cookouts, movie nights or competitions can all be great ways to meet new people.

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Don’t panic: How to handle emergencies By Sarah Lloyd sadlloyd@iu.edu | @sxrxh99

Living on your own can be pretty daunting, especially when an emergency occurs. Before you call your parents, here are some simple tips on how to prevent and handle emergencies in your home. First Aid It’s essential to have a firstaid kit in your home and your car in case of accidents. The American Red Cross recommends keeping helpful medical information alongside any medical supplies in the kit, and to check and restock it as needed. First-aid kits are available at all drugstores, but it’s simple

to build your own. Some necessary supplies include bandages, gauze, gloves, antibiotic ointment, antiseptic and cloth tape. You should also research some first-aid basics on how to bandage wounds, treat burns, give someone the Heimlich maneuver and other simple but important procedures. Fire Safety If you live in an apartment building, it is vital to know where the manual fire alarms are located in the building. According to the National Fire Protection Association, locate all exits and stairways on your floor and set up a plan with your roommates on a safe location to meet near the building.

Even though they are annoying, treat every blaring fire alarm as if it is a real emergency. If you can, test your smoke alarms monthly, and replace the batteries as needed. Be careful and alert when cooking, and never leave the apartment with the oven on or a candle burning. Keep open flames away from flammable objects, such as curtains or paper. Keep anything flammable at least three feet away from any heating appliance, such as a furnace, fireplace, or space heater. Have multiple escape plans for when fire or heavy smoke block your path. Weather Preparedness Similar to a first-aid kit,

it is also advisable to keep a weather preparedness kit in your home. Keep a keen eye on the weather, and have multiple ways to access weather reports such as your phone, television and a battery-operated radio. The website Ready.gov gives many examples of what to include in a weather preparedness kit. It includes water, food, a flashlight, dust masks, medications and trash bags. You should check your kit every few months or so and throw out expired food and replace things as needed. The kit should be kept near the area you would go in a weather emergency, or just an accessible, dry place. You should also keep a similar kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.

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Here's how to stay organized when it feels like life is falling apart By Emily Isaacman eisaacma@iu.edu | @emilyisaacman

College is hard. Keeping track of everything is harder. Organization can be daunting, but it’s well worth the effort. The key is finding a strategy that works for you. This takes a lot of experimentation, a willingness to be flexible and a high level of commitment. Here are some basic ideas to guide you on your journey to figuring out the organization style that works best for you. 1. Write. Everything. Down. Trying to remember everything you need to do — plus the stuff you need to memorize for classes — can become overwhelming. There are many tools

you can use to stay on top of assignments, meetings, get-togethers, dates and whatever else fills your time. Here are some trusty options: Google Calendar — I can’t live without my phone, and I’m always on my laptop. I like having notes synced no matter where I am. A planner — Physically writing things down is the only way to make them stick in my mind. A bullet journal — I can’t fit everything I need to do in the five lines of a store-bought agenda. Bullet journals are DIY planners that allow you to create a personalized task managing system with

symbols corresponding to different types of items and when you plan to complete them. Whatever method you choose, include some way to check off tasks. You can do this by drawing a little box next to each item and putting a check mark through it, crossing items out so you never have to see them again or highlighting finished tasks so you can remind yourself in bright colors of all you’ve accomplished. Do this for even the smallest of tasks, like cleaning, making your bed or printing out readings (but include a separate SEE ORGANIZED, PAGE 21

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» ORGANIZED CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 item for actually doing the reading, so you can feel that much more productive.) 2. Keep a master calendar. Use this for big dates like exams, school breaks, birthdays and football games. I recommend separating this from your day-today planner to avoid becoming overwhelmed by the amount on your plate. Micromanaging your daily life while keeping track of everything going on in the bigger picture will ensure nothing is forgotten while helping you stay in the moment. 3. Design your desk space strategically. Take some time to decide where everything should sit. Feel free to play around — finding the

best setup for you takes time. I recommend laying out all your papers, pens, textbooks, flash drives, paperclips and whatever else populates your study space. Then create an organization scheme that suits each category. Lots of loose papers? You’ll need some binders or a filing cabinet. Pens and pencils lying around everywhere? You might want a cup or tray to keep them in one place. In other words, fit your space to what you need. Don’t fit yourself to the space. Desk organizers are life savers. You can buy some small drawers or create your own with cardboard boxes and paper dividers. Make sure everything has its place, and items are separated appropriately. Put things where you’ll need them. My bullet journal lives in my backpack, but my stapler and tape can stay at home on my desk. Keep a trash can at the ready. Don’t need something? Toss it.

4. Organizing can be fun! Set aside some time every week (or every day, once you succumb to the dark side) to plan, plan, plan. You’ll thank yourself later. If you can’t get rid of your to-do list in one sitting, at least you can put it somewhere other than your whirring mind. Make this a way to take a break from doing your actual responsibilities (by which I mean procrastinate by organizing instead of checking off other items on your to-do list.) I recommend listening to music, personalizing your study space, using colored pens and adding stickers to everything. Pick and choose which organization strategies you want to try. While the process of deciding how to organize your life is overwhelming at first, once you get in the groove of it, your productivity will thrive.

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Going out of town for a few months? Leaving school early? Then you might consider subletting. If you are, here are some tips you should be aware of as you begin the process. When is subletting a good idea? If a leaser is gone for a minimum of three months or by the semester, you may want to consider finding a sub-leaser. Brittany Holman, Assistant Property Manager of Cedarview Management in Bloomington, recommends the option to leasers who are going on a long vacation or who are leaving school early in the semester. While subleasing is perfectly legal, companies may have their own policies on subleasing, while some won’t allow it at all. Keep in mind that subleasing may require extra fees and responsibilities from you. In general, always let your landlord know if someone is moving

into your apartment. “There really is no ‘this is how it usually works’, so a prospective resident should ask, and more importantly review the lease,” Eric Dainton, General Manager with Renaissance Rentals, said in an email. How much help can I expect from my landlord? The amount of help you can get from your landlord will differ from company to company.

“The easier and cheaper you make it for the person subleasing, the better chance you’ll have of ﬁnding someone.” Eric Dainton, general manager of Renaissance Rentals

“Often times a resident thinks — or demands — that the landlord will help them find someone to sublease their apartment,” Dainton said in an email. “In some, rare cases, that might be true. But generally, if you want to sublease your

apartment, you should be prepared to put in some work.” However, Holman said her company will help them find a sub-letter. Cedarview keeps a record of people who have contacted them about subleasing from a resident. They will help you match your criteria for subletting to someone in their records. How else can I attract a subleaser? You can easily find free advertising online. Google “Sublease Bloomington Indiana” to find more sites such as Craiglist to advertise for free. Most sites display recently submitted listings first, so Dainton recommends updating your listing regularly will ensure that it remains visible. “People who are looking to sublease are often times looking for a deal. You should consider offering a discount and/ or paying for the ‘sublease fee’ your landlord charges,” Dainton said in an email. Dainton advises that you

take off the rent for the first month or offer to shoulder a monthly portion of the rent. If you do this, make sure you pay the landlord directly. Additionally, if your landlord requires you to pay additional fees for subletting, consider paying them yourself. “The easier and cheaper you make it for the person subleasing, the better chance you'll have of finding someone,” Dainton said in an email. How do I ﬁnd a trustworthy sub-leaser? “I think your best bet is to find someone your know personally or a 'friend of a friend,'” Dainton said in an email. “I know that is not always possible.” If you are showing a stranger your apartment, Dainton recommends having a friend present. He said to make sure you know what your landlord’s vetting process. It should include credit and background checks, income verification and landlord history.

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Top games for making friends on your ﬂoor By Annie Aguiar aguiara@iu.edu | @annabelaguiar

Playing Fortnite, contrary to popular belief, eventually gets old. Sometimes, players want to break out of the screen-bound world of entertainment for a more in-person experience with friends — and there’s no better way to break the ice on a new dorm floor than with a board game. One Night: Ultimate Werewolf A variation of the classic party game Mafia, but with considerably more supernatural elements, One Night: Ultimate Werewolf turns your group of friends into a village wracked with paranoia as one villager is secretly a werewolf in disguise. You each are assigned role cards that complicate matters throughout the “night” phase, where roles can switch without anyone but the responsible party knowing. Once the “night” phase is over, the villagers have to figure out among themselves and vote on who to kill. A bonus for those playing in larger groups: you can include up to 10 people in everrenewing tales of betrayal. Settlers of Catan If the college life is too stressful and you wish for a simpler, relaxing time of settlers and colonies,

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this is not the game for you. Settlers of Catan puts players in the shoes of settlers creating colonies on the island of Catan, building settlements, cities and roads as they compete for dominance over the land. Players spend resources to develop the island, and the goal is to reach 10 victory points in this complex game of exploration and strategy. Jenga One of the worst parts of get-

ting any group of people to play a game is having to go through pages and pages of rule books and then inevitably having to go over them again when Tim forgets what he’s supposed to do when it’s his turn. The beauty of Jenga is that most everyone knows how to play it. Pull the pieces, build up the tower, if it falls, you lose. The feeling as the tower grows taller and taller is a singular one of pride and fear, like you’re tempting the god of gravity.

Monopoly Making friends is overrated. If you want to destroy your enemies in the shoes of a capitalist robberbaron and achieve economic domination, convince your friends to play a casual game of Monopoly. It will inevitably turn bad as players drive each other to bankruptcy and total financial ruin. Too bad you can’t use Monopoly money to pay your bursar bill.

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How to set up utilities

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The transition from dorm life to off-campus housing can be overwhelming. You’re responsible for not only rent, but also utility bills. Electricity, water, gas, internet or cable services and even trash need to be set up in order to keep your place in liveable condition. Here’s how set them up. Electricity The electricity provider for all of Bloomington is Duke Energy. You can begin electricity services in your new home through duke-energy.com or over the phone at 800-521-2232. You will need to provide your new ad-

dress, personal information and a start date for these services. You can choose to receive your monthly bill electronically or by mail. You can pay your electricity bill by mail, phone, credit or debit card or in person at one of Duke Energy’s Bloomington locations. Your bill can also be automatically deducted from your bank account every month to prevent late fees. You have 21 days to pay your electricity bill once your account has been charged for the current month. Late fees will be assessed to your account after those 21 days have passed. Water and trash All water, sewage and sanitation services are provided through the City of Bloomington

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Utilities. This setup is completed on the City of Bloomington website through a form for residential homes. This form will ask for your new address, personal information and an uploaded valid form of identification in order to begin water services. You may choose to receive your monthly water bill electronically or by mail. You may pay your water bill online with a credit or debit card, by mail, or in person at the City of Bloomington Utilities office. You may also have your bill automatically deducted from your bank account every month. If you lost your bill, forgot to make a payment or are unable to make a payment, call customer service at 812-349-3930.

Gas services in Bloomington are provided through Vectren. You will need gas to get hot water and to keep your house warm in the winter. To begin these services, simply go to vectren.com/service and select start new service. You will then be prompted to provide your zip code, personal information, new address and a date for gas services to begin. You may choose to receive your gas bill electronically or by mail. You can pay your gas bill online using a checking or savings account or a credit or debit card. You can also have your bill automatically deducted from your bank account every month to prevent late fees. Internet/Cable There are multiple options for internet providers in Bloomington, including Xfinity and AT&T. Each company will offer different packages with varying internet speeds and cable services that may also be included. But purchasing an internet package is only the first step in getting wireless internet for your home. In order to have wireless internet access, you will need to purchase a modem and a router that is compatible with your internet provider. This information will be provided to you by your chosen internet provider.

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Light up your life (and your room) near the Himalayas in Pakistan. Minerals present within the salt give it its signature pink color, but it’s mostly just sodium chloride like good old table salt. While they’re marketed as having numerous health benefits, like improving air quality, mood and sleep patterns, there’s little scientific support for these claims. But who cares? It’s pretty and pink.

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The lighting in a dorm room, to be frank, is depressingly dim. The fluorescent bulbs above your head in Forest Quad or Briscoe Quad are hardly welcoming and can make the nicest decorations look like they’re attempts to liven up a jail cell. Who wants to walk into a dreary box of a room after a long day of college shenanigans? Alternative lighting options can add warmth to any space and almost make you forget you’re living in a filing cabinet for humans. Almost.

Light up essential oil diffuser

Fairy lights If you are a college student, chances are you already have fairy lights strung about the corners of your room. They’re Instagram ready, perfect for taking a selfie while basking in a glow you don’t even have to get out of bed for. These run from cheap plugem-in-the-wall options to remote-controlled and batterypowered ones for those wanting to spend a bit extra. But it doesn’t matter where on the price range they land, they look great up in any room. They’re in

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Students decorate their places with different types of interior lights.

every room. Himalayan salt lamp Carved from pink salt rock and illuminated from within by a bulb that isn’t too bright or

too dim, Himalayan salt lamps emit a warm, pink glow that makes any room into a relaxing atmosphere. According to the product’s lore, they’re mined from the Khewra Salt Mine

For a room to reach peak #aesthetic, an essential oil diffuser is just that — essential. Some options online have gentle color changing lights. When used correctly, it can make a cramped dorm room smell like a spa, as the air is filled with a lavender or eucalyptus-infused mist. This is definitely the most expensive option on this list, between buying the lamp itself and buying (and eventually replacing) the various oils needed to use it. Just the regular dorm lights But who needs to spend extra on lighting, anyway? Remember: the real purpose of a bedroom is to sleep, and that’s a lighting-free activity.

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The dos and don’ts of dorm, apartment and housing lighting

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

DON’T

Rely on the overhead lighting that comes with your living space. Add some variety with mood lighting.

DON’T

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Go without a flashlight in case of emergency.

Are lava lamps still cool? You can make that call for yourself.

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

DON’T

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

Leave a burning candle unattended, and if you’re in the dorms, don’t have one at all. Words and illustrations by Mia Torres

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Make sure to winter-proof your house By Calie Schepp crschepp@iu.edu

Going home for the holidays? To make sure your Bloomington abode is intact when you get back, it needs some TLC before winter break starts. Secure your house, turn off electronics and don’t forget about your plants. Turn your thermostat to 65 degrees. According to Elkins Apartments, turning your thermostat to 65 degrees is a must in order to prevent your pipes from freezing. Your house or apartment should be warm enough for nothing to freeze inside but not too warm as to where your heating bill will be through the roof at the end of the season. Leave your sink on at a very slow drip to further prevent pipes from freezing. One more thing to check: Make sure all windows and doors are shut to not let the heat out and the cold in.

Throw away all food. Clean out your fridge and freezer just in case the power goes out while you’re away. No one wants to return from a holiday to rotten month-old pizza in the fridge. And to prevent pesky bugs from having their own holiday feast, put away fruit from counter tops and take out any trash. Even put away bowls of pet food if your pet is leaving your house too. Their food can attract insects just the same. Make sure all electronics are off and unplugged. Appliances left on and plugged in can be a major fire hazard. Unplug everything, from toasters to coffee machines and even reclining couches. Make sure everything in your kitchen, such as your stove or oven, is off before you leave. According to ZDNet, unplugging wall chargers and nightlights can save a bit of electricity when not in use. It’ll

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save you money and keep your house safe when you’re not around. Turn off your Christmas lights and decorations. While your Christmas tree can be festive and fun, it can be a major fire hazard if lights are left on. Tinsel and glass ornaments can hit electrical wires in the wrong way, and especially if it’s a real tree, flames can start. Don’t forget other areas in your house where you might have other festive decorations. Those snowflake string lights and dancing Santas need a break. Got an electrical Menorah? Make sure that’s off too. Cover windows and doorways. Picking up some industrial plastic at a hardware store and hanging it on windows and doorways can be helpful in keeping heat inside. Mason Greenberg, the engagement associate at IU's Helene G. Simon Hillel Center, said he

always makes sure to prepare for winter before he leaves on breaks. “Putting up plastic helps insulate the windows and keeps your heat bill down,” Greenberg said. Protect your plants. Winter winds can get the best of your plants, flowers and gardens, so don’t let your green thumb go numb. Move plants from porches, balconies and other outdoor areas inside. Position them close to a window where you know it can get the most sunlight. If you have a garden, remove any weeds and add mulch to prevent more from growing. Prevention Magazine suggests buying a fleece garden cloche to cover your garden beds to protect them from harsh winds and ice. Taking these simple steps can help prepare you for the winter ahead, so you don’t have to worry about your house when you’re away on break.

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$1800 -3100

3-5

1-5.5 12 mo. U b b

b ba b b b

A,T

$6401029

S-4

1-4.5 12 mo. F

A,H

TBA

1-4

1-2

400 E. Second St. Apt. 1 812-333-9579

$705

Grant Properties Bellevue grantprops.com

400 E. Second St. 812-333-9579

$615

Grant Properties Cambridge I grantprops.com

700 E. Atwater Ave. 812-333-9579

S,A

Grant Properties Cambridge II grantprops.com

710 E. Atwater Ave. 812-333-9579

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Elkins Apartments ElkinsApartments.com

Ethos Apartments EthosBloomington.com

The Fields TheFields.com

1333 Fenbrook Lane 812-337-9000

Grant Properties Bellevue grantprops.com

208 N. Walnut St. Suite 110

Parking on Site

Various Locations 812-339-2859

Pool

Fitness Center

1-5.5 12 mo. U b b

a a a aa a a

Shared Laundry Facility

1-5

a a

Pets

$5854040

Elkins Apartments ElkinsApartments.com

12 mo.

b a

Dishwasher

1,2.5

Gas

Various Locations 812-339-2859

525 S. Patterson Drive 812-822-3734

Trash

1,2.5, 4.5,5,5.5

The Dillon Letter 9 LiveAtTheDillon.com

Internet

$555999

1-3.5 12 mo. U

Cable

A,T,H

3101 E. Covenanter Drive 812-323-8021

Water

1-4

Address/Phone

Covenanter Hill RenaissanceRentals.com

Electricity

Number of Bedrooms

$7952060

Property/Unit

Lease Options

Price Range

Number of Baths

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Options Bloomington Transit

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

wwA=Apartment

b a b a a aa

a b b b

b b

a a b

aa a

a a

a a a a

12 mo. U a a

b a

12 mo. B

b a

$600615

S-2

12 mo. U

b a a

b a

$710

12 mo. B

a a

b a

714 E. Atwater Ave. 812-333-9579

$705850

12 mo. U

a a

b a

Grant Properties The Cottages grantprops.com

200-210 S. Roosevelt St. 812-333-9579

$500675

2-3

12 mo. U

a a

Grant Properties The Gables grantprops.com

314 N. Washington St. 812-333-9579

2-3

2.5

12 mo. U

a a

Grant Properties Grant Corner grantprops.com

Corner of Ninth St. & Grant St. 812-333-9579

A,S

$510850

1-3

12 mo. U

b b b b

Grant Properties Hunter Lodge grantprops.com

816 E. Hunter Ave. 812-333-9579

$510725

1-2

12 mo. B

a a

b a

Grant Properties Lincoln Hill grantprops.com

544 S. Lincoln St. 812-333-9579

$425710

1-2

12 mo. B

b a

Grant Properties Oxford Hills grantprops.com

1209 N. Grant St. 812-333-9579

$427

1.5

12 mo. U

a a a

b a

Grant Properties Woodlawn Terrace grantprops.com

902 E. Cottage Drive 812-333-9579

$675767

2-3

1-1.5 12 mo. B

a a a

b a

Grant Properties Colonial Hill grantprops.com

301 E. 20th St. 812-333-9579

$540

12 mo. U

a a a

Grant Properties grantprops.com

114 E. Seventh St. 812-333-9579

$600725

3-5

1-2

12 mo. U

a a b b

Grant Properties grantprops.com

114 E. Seventh St. Apt. 1 812-333-9579

$600

12 mo. U

a a b b

1521 Isaac Drive 812-961-0712

$700825

12 mo. B

a a aa a

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Parking on Site

Fitness Center

Shared Laundry Facility

a a

Grant Properties grantprops.com

320 E. University St. 812-333-9579

$388

12 mo. B

a b b

Grant Properties grantprops.com

728 E. Atwater Ave. 812-333-9579

$575700

12 mo. U a b

a a

a a a

b a

Grant Properties grantprops.com

730 E. Atwater Ave. 812-333-9579

$575

12 mo. U a b

a a

a a a

b a

Grant Properties grantprops.com

730.5 E. Atwater Ave. 812-333-9579

$650

12 mo. U a b

a a

a a a

b a

Grant Properties grantprops.com

732 E. Atwater 812-333-9579

$600650

1-1.5 12 mo. U a b

a a

a a a

b a

Grant Properties grantprops.com

1216 S. Stull Ave. 812-333-9579

$460

12 mo. U

Grant Properties Northview grantprops.com

1212 N. Grant St. 812-333-9579

$560590

12 mo. B

a a

HighGrove HighGroveBloomington.com

3809 S. Sare Rd. 812-650-4426

$11251775

1-2

12 mo. U

Inside Front Cover

Knights Landing Apartments KnightsLandingApts.com

2036 N. Walnut St. 812-334-2898

A,S

$399815

1-3

1-2

12 mo. 10 mo.

a a a a a b b a a

MeadowCreek Luxury Apts. RenaissanceRentals.com

3321 S. Cheekwood Lane 812-333-2280

A,T, H

$9351899

1-3

The Monroe TheMonroeLiving.com

1150 Clarizz Blvd. 812-323-1300

TBA

2,4

Olympus 110 Roosevelt olyprop.com

110 N. Roosevelt St. 812-334-8200

$830

3.5

12 mo. U

Olympus 111 N. Dunn olyprop.com

111 N. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

$800

Olympus 116 E. Roosevelt olyprop.com

116 E. Roosevelt St. 812-334-8200

$545

Olympus 207 S. Clark olyprop.com

207 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

$825

Olympus 208 S. Hillsdale olyprop.com

208 S. Hillsdale Ct. 812-334-8200

Olympus 213 S. Clark olyprop.com

213 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

Olympus 214 S. Hillsdale olyprop.com

a a a a a

a a

F b a aa a a a a

a a a

a a

12 mo. U

a a

12 mo. U

a a

$610

12 mo. U

a a

$570

12 mo. U

214 S. Hillsdale Ct. 812-334-8200

$570

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 217 S. Clark olyprop.com

217 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

$570

12 mo. U

Olympus 218 S. Clark olyprop.com

218 S. Clark St. 812-334-8200

$640

12 mo. U

Olympus 218 S. Hillsdale olyprop.com

218 S. Hillsdale Ct. 812-334-8200

$610

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 321 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

321 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

$710

12 mo. U

a a a a

Olympus 323 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

323 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

$690

1.5

12 mo. U

a a a a

Olympus 335 S. Jordan Ave. olyprop.com

335 S. Jordan Ave. 812-334-8200

$730

1.5

12 mo. U

a a a a

Olympus 405 E. 20th St. olyprop.com

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

$585

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 412 N. Roosevelt St. 412 N. Roosevelt St. olyprop.com 812-334-8200

$545

12 mo. U

5 Inside Back Cover

a a

Pool

Pets

12 mo. B

Dishwasher

Gas

1-2

Trash

$315495

Internet

Number of Baths

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

304 E. 20th St. 812-333-9579

Water

Price Range

Electricity

Address/Phone

Grant Properties grantprops.com

Lease Options

Property/Unit

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Options Bloomington Transit

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

A=Apartment

1-2.5 12 mo. U 10 mo. 12 mo.

YOUR RESOURCE TO BLOOMINGTON RENTALS

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Parking on Site

Fitness Center

Shared Laundry Facility

Olympus 417 E. Hillside olyprop.com

417 E. Hillside Drive 812-334-8200

$475

12 mo. U

Olympus 419 & 421 E. 20th St.

olyprop.com

419 & 421 E. 20th St. 812-334-8200

$660675

2-3

12 mo. U

Olympus 817 W. 11th St. olyprop.com

817 W. 11th St. 812-334-8200

$485

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 2401 E. Third St. olyprop.com

2401 E. Third St. 812-334-8200

$600

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 2612 Edward Row olyprop.com

2612 Edward Row 812-334-8200

$520

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus 2615 E. Fifth St. olyprop.com

2615 E. Fifth St. 812-334-8200

$520

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Allen Street olyprop.com

1403 W. Allen St. 812-334-8200

$350450

2-3

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Cantol Wax olyprop.com

211 N. Washinton St. 812-334-8200

$9401090

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus College Park olyprop.com

1723 N. Lincoln St. 812-334-8200

$460

2.5

12 mo. U

Olympus Fairview Terrace olyprop.com

615 W. 15th St. 812-334-8200

$535

12 mo. U

Olympus Gentry Building olyprop.com

113 Gentry St. 812-334-8200

$5701050

1,2,4

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Grant Bungalow olyprop.com

211 N. Grant St. 812-334-8200

$1065

12 mo. U a a

Olympus Madison olyprop.com

1301 S. Madison St. 812-334-8200

$325

2.5

12 mo. U

Olympus Mainway olyprop.com

1017.5 S. Walnut 812-334-8200

$400

12 mo. U

Olympus The Mercury olyprop.com

212 N. Morton St. 812-334-8200

A,S

$6501320

S,1-3

1-2.5

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

$9851500

S,1

Olympus The Office olyprop.com

205 N. Washington St. 812-334-8200

$985

Olympus Park North olyprop.com

2620 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

Olympus Redmen Building olyprop.com

116 N. Walnut St. 812-334-8200

Olympus Rogers Building olyprop.com

Short term 12 mo.

aa a

a a a

Pool

a a

Pets

12 mo. U

Dishwasher

Gas

Trash

$735

Internet

Number of Baths

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

414 N. Grant St. 812-334-8200

Water

Price Range

Electricity

Address/Phone

Olympus 414 N. Grant olyprop.com

Lease Options

Property/Unit

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Options Bloomington Transit

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

A=Apartment

a a

b a

a a aa

a a

12 mo. U

a a

12 mo. U

a a

$515

Short term 9 mo. 12 mo.

$760980

S,1-3

12 mo. U

a a

110.5 E. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

$7651030

1-2

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Rogers St. olyprop.com

1405 S. Rogers 812-334-8200

$550

12 mo. U

Olympus Rosebowl Apts. olyprop.com

415 S. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

$525

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus Sassafras Apts. olyprop.com

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

$685

12 mo. U

b a

Olympus Sixth & Washington olyprop.com

201 N. Washintgon 812-334-8200

$985

4.5

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus South College Apts. olyprop.com

112.5 S. College Ave 812-334-8200

A,S

$7601035

S,1-2

12 mo. U

a b

Olympus Stadium View olyprop.com

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

A,S

$660

S,1

12 mo. U

a a a a

U a a

aa a a

YOUR RESOURCE TO BLOOMINGTON RENTALS

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Parking on Site

Fitness Center

Shared Laundry Facility

Olympus Tenth St. House olyprop.com

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

$825

12 mo. U

Olympus Vance Building olyprop.com

112.5 W. Sixth St. 812-334-8200

$770895

12 mo. U

b a

b b

Olympus Westplex olyprop.com

108 S. Westplex Ave. 812-334-8200

$395

2.5

12 mo. U

a a

Olympus White Mountain olyprop.com

107 N. Dunn St. 812-334-8200

$840

12 mo. U

400 W. Seventh St. Orion Property Management Suite 106 OrionPropertyManagement.com 812-334-5964

All

$550$2400

1-3

1-2

Short Term 12 mo.

b b b b b b

Porto Flats porto-flats.com

3105 S. Sare Rd. 812-650-4200

$10951695

1-2

12 mo. U

a a

The Quarry thequarryiu.com

986 S. Copper Beech Way

A, T

$399700

1-4

1-5

12 mo. B 10 mo.

a a a a

a a

b a a

Reserve on Third ReserveOnThird.com

500 S. Park Ridge Road 812-558-3600

$499650

2-3

12 mo.

a a

b a b b a a a

Back Cover

RPS 3rd & Union Apartments rps.indiana.edu

290 S. Union St. 812-855-8270

A,S

$858920

S,1

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a a

Back Cover

RPS BBHN Apartments rps.indiana.edu

800 N. Union St. 812-855-3578

$537783

1-2

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

Back Cover

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

$10721089

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

b a

Back Cover

RPS Evermann rps.indiana.edu

2001 E. Lingelbach Lane 812-855-4307

$621731

Short Term 10 mo. 12 mo.

U a a a a a a

Back Cover

RPS Redbud Hill rps.indiana.edu

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

$345689

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

Back Cover

RPS Tulip Tree Apartments rps.indiana.edu

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

$10891664

2-3

1-2

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

a a

Back Cover

RPS Union Street Center rps.indiana.edu

445 N. Union St. 812-855-5513

$10011070

1-4

1-2

10 mo.

Back Cover

RPS University Apts East rps.indiana.edu

1603 E. Third St. 812-855-5513

$671731

1-4

1-2

10 mo. U a a a a a a 12 mo.

Scholar's Quad Collegiate Apts 2716 E. 10th St. RenaissanceRentals.com 812-323-7359

$8251550

1-2

12 mo. U a a

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Scholar's Rock Studio Apts. RenaissanceRentals.com

1300 N. Walnut St. 812-330-1123

$487730

S, 1

12 mo. U b a

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Scholar's Rooftop RenaissanceRentals.com

1100 N. Walnut St. 812-330-1123

$10301120

12 mo. U

Smallwood on College SmallwoodOnCollege.com

455 N. College Ave. 812-331-8500

TBA

2-4

2-2.5 12 mo.

SummerHouse at Indiana SummerHouseAtIndiana.com

4501 E. Third St. 812-332-2141

$9291750

1-3

The Village at Muller Park VillageMP.com

500 S. Muller Pkwy. 812-333-6800

A,T

$535965

Woodbridge Apartments WoodbridgeApt.com

3401 John Hinkle Place 812-337-3501

A,T

$7291029

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F a a a a a a a

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1-2

9 mo.

12 mo.

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Pool

a a

Pets

12 mo. U

Dishwasher

Gas

Trash

$530

Internet

Number of Baths

Cable

Number of Bedrooms

6986 E. Bender Rd. 812-334-8200

Water

Price Range

Electricity

Address/Phone

Olympus The Studio olyprop.com

Lease Options

Property/Unit

Unit Type

B=Both Furnished and Unfurnished

Amenities

Private Shuttle

F=Furnished U=Unfurnished

Options Bloomington Transit

b=Some

Furnished/Unfurnished

a=All

IU Campus Bus

Utilities Included

H=House D=Duplex C=Condo

Washer/Dryer

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Come check out our newly remodeled units with all new Flooring, Cabinets, Lighting, and Appliances.

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Application Fee, Administrative Fee, & Deposit WAIVED

Ice machine, microwave, and cable with HBO package in every unit Full-size washer and dryer included All utilities included (electricity up to a monthly allowance)

24-hour upgraded ﬁtness center withstrength equipment, cardio machines, & free weights Full-size tennis courts Pet-friendly community Text

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On-campus apartments give you: CONVENIENCE On-campus apartments give you: CONVENIENC

More choices. More choices. LESS HASSLE. LESS HASSLE.

No time lost in traffic

Steps from classes, food courts, and No campus activities time lost in traffi 24/7Steps maintenance from classes, f and staff assistance courts, and campus act

No unexpected heating bills 24/7 maintenance and staff assistanc All utilities included No unexpected heating All utilities include

FREEDOM

10-monthFREEDOM furnished 10-month unfurnished 10-month furnishe 12-month unfurnished 10-month unfurnish 12-month unfurnish

OPTIONS

11 locations OPTIONS Studio 11 locations Efficiency Studio 1, 2, or 3 bedrooms Efficiency 1, 2, or 3 bedroom

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