March 26, 2014

GET YOUR MOVE ON

What to know about housing in Terre Haute

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Indiana State University www.indianastatesman.com Volume 121 Issue 61

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Rates on the increase: Changes

at University Apartments leaves students uncertain about residence PAGE 2

Parking problems? A

renovation of Deming Center could strain ISU’s limited resources PAGE 12

The Ideal Mancave:

What should yours include?

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Know your rights: Indiana law requires certain things of landlords and tenants PAGE 8

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Many upset over changes to University Apartments Dustyn Fatheree Contributor Indiana State University Apartments complex is undergoing significant changes to its unit organization and prices, leaving some tenants disgruntled.

“I thought Indiana State valued international students,” said Maja Mladino, an international student from Croatia.

Executive Director of Residential Life and Housing Amanda Knerr said one of the major changes taking place at University Apartments is featured unit buildings.

Unit One will become a single student, upper-classman and graduate student single- and double-occupancy, pre-furnished apartment complex.

Unit Two will feature pre-furnished housing for sophomore students with single- and double-occupancy options.

Unit Three will house upper-classmen, graduate students and a few families in unfurnished rooms. Unit Four will be designated specifically for family living.

Knerr said furnished apartments will have a love-seat, chairs, an end table, a coffee table, a bed, a desk and a dresser, much like dorm halls on campus.

Residential Life is even working with Sodexo to explore the opportunity of opening a snack store in the Community Center.

Current tenants aren’t happy about Residential Life’s plan.

“Most students have the dorm experience and move to University Apartments to escape that atmosphere,” said Pedro Ramirez, a senior language studies student from California. “I don’t know why they would change that if the people coming here want to escape.”

Knerr said the renovation of University Apartments, like the renovations of Hines, Jones, Sandison, Pickerl and Erickson halls, is a necessary response to increased numbers of students at ISU. “As our incoming first-year class and transfer students grow, we have more students interested in living on campus,” Knerr said. “We have a large number of returning students on the waitlist for housing and we wanted to look at how to better utilize space to meet the demand for returning students. For this reason, we determined that we needed to look programmatically at how we were

utilizing space at University Apartments.”

The reform has resulted in students paying a “per-student” rate that is similar to the rate of on-campus dorms.

Knerr said the rate will be added to a student’s account at the beginning of each semester, but families are still charged a per-apartment rate with the rate being determined by the number of family members.

Rates will differ between units.

Residents of Unit One will pay $7,500 for a one-bedroom and $7,000 per person a year for a one – bedroom double occupancy, with a study. In Unit Two, rates drop from the furnished onebedroom double occupancy, charging $6,000 a year per person. The highest rent is $8,250 a year for a family threebedroom unfurnished apartment.

Compared to last year’s rent, a furnished two-bedroom apartment was $737 a month, or $368.50 per person which equals $4,422 a year per person.

For an unfurnished bedroom, it was $647 a month or $323.50 per person which, yearly, is $3,882 a person.

Knerr said tenants can pay on a monthly or semester basis, but Divya Ramesh, an international student pursuing her Ph.D. in biology, said that in order to pay rent monthly, the tenant was charged with a $55 fee.

“I think with the increase in rent that they are imposing on us, the extra fee is unnecessary,” Ramesh said.

Some international students expect to have problems making ends meet with the new payment system and costs.

“They are increasing the price a lot,” said Marcel Mello, an international student from Brazil studying music.

“They haven’t thought about international students since our situation is different than American citizens.”

International students often can only work a maximum of 20 hours a week since the majority work at ISU, they aren’t eligible for financial aid and it is hard to find another apartment to rent due to having no credit score.

“We are quite desperate,” Mladino said. “We can’t afford it, so we have to find an alternative. We only have around two months before our lease is up. I’m really disappointed, and it shows they don’t care. The only reason I lived there is because it was affordable and safe.”

A change in price and residency requirements has caused a headache for many of the current residents of Indiana State’s University Apartments (Statesman file photo).

Margarida Serra, an international student pursuing her Ph.D. in biology, said the price increase doesn’t fall in line with the collective effort of professors allowing students to get cheaper textbooks.

“Professors say they are trying to help but then ISU increases the cost of rent too much,” Serra said.

Residential Life has listened to student’s complaints and made an alternative payment method. Based on a survey taken by residents, some tenants are qualified for a University Apartment grant.

According to an email sent out to the qualified tenants, a $100 off a month option existed for current residents, current co-tenants and non-family tenants. Another option offered the tenant $100 off a month because the tenants are providing their own furniture.

The final option offered both tenants $100 off a month in an unfurnished university apartment.

“In my case, this solution does not make a difference,” Serra said. “I will stay at ISU for three more years, so if I take the grant, I’ll have to deal with the increase next year. It does not solve my problem, only postpones it.”

“The grants would be helpful for onebedroom apartments,” Serra said. “For

a two-or three-bedroom apartment, however; the grants will not be enough to pay for the increase in rent.”

Another concern the international students have is the fact that roommates will be randomly selected, which could cause cultural conflicts.

Knerr said Unit One and Two will be closed for the summer during renovation, and tenants of those units will be asked to move to other units.

“Moving tenants multiple times is just an unnecessary waste of time,” Serra said.

Aside from the renovation concerns Knerr said Residential Life will be focusing on more international programs related to the population.

“For example, we have increased the number of Residential Assistants and added some Academic Peer Advocates to the sophomore year experience building so that we can assist students in key decisions that must happen in the sophomore year, such as confirming a major selection and career choice,” Knerr stated.

The newly renovated University Apartments will debut around Aug. 1, 2014.

For more information on pricing, visit the following website: http:// www.indstate.edu/reslife/UnivApts/ UnivApts%20Ratechart.htm.

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Step one: finding your off-campus apartment

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2. Start Looking at You may be exploring the idea of living offListings campus because you want to or because you need to. By following these five tips, you can Once you’ve figured make sure you’re making the most of your search out how to pay for your and considering all of the factors that will affect apartment, and what your new life away from campus. your budget is, you can start 1. Figure out Your Finances looking. Often Knowing how much you can afford to payis times, your perhaps the most crucial information you need o n - c a m p u s to know. Make sure you’ve thought about the housing office has information about following: • Where will my money come from? Will I pay off-campus apartments. Landlords will provide information to my rent from student loans? A job?

• Do I have enough cash up front to be able to your school because they pay a deposit and possibly first and last month’s know students are interested in learning about off-campus rent?

• What will it cost me to commute? Park on rentals. Ask your friends if they campus? Buy my own food? Do I need to keep know of anyone who will be leaving their apartments, and my on-campus meal plan? where the good places are to live.

• How much will my utilities cost?

Explore joining a fraternity or • How much can I afford for rent? sorority if it’s appealing to you; Greek organizations frequently have off-campus houses that their

members can live in.

4. Set Yourself Up to Still Be Connected to Campus

3. Keep in Mind What a “Year” Means To you, a “year” may be from August t o August, since that’s when your academic year begins.

To your landlord, however, it may start in January, or even June. Before you sign any lease, think through where you’ll be over the next 12 months. If your lease starts this fall, will you indeed still be in the area next summer? If your lease starts this June, will you indeed be around enough during the summer to justify rent?

You may be excited now about not having to be on campus all of the time. But as life in your off-campus apartment progresses next year, you may find yourself more and more removed from the everyday on-campus happenings you took for granted. Make sure you are involved in at least one or two clubs, organizations, etc., so that you don’t begin to drift too far away from your campus community.

5. Don’t Overlook the Safety Factor Life as a college student often runs on a pretty unusual schedule.

You may be used to staying at the library until 11:00 p.m., going grocery shopping at all hours of the night and not thinking twice about the front door of your hall being propped open.

But will you still feel safe leaving the library late at night if you have to walk, alone, with no one around?

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Packing tips for the student on the move For those who are about to make their summer move, here are some packing tips that you may not have thought of before.

First of all, you should gather packing supplies before you start.

There’s nothing more frustrating, then having to stop half-way through a packing session in order to get more supplies.

Other tips to consider:

• Packed boxes should weigh less than 50 pounds.

• Pack heavier items on the bottom.

• Stuff socks, scarves, pillow cases and other small fabric items in holes and crevices in boxes - just make sure you keep pairs of socks together.

• Make sure all boxes can close properly and be sealed so the tops are flat.

If you over-pack a box, you risk damage to the contents.

• Pack small items in small boxes and place them into a large box. Label all boxes, large or small. For more information on boxes, click here.

• Small, loose items should be boxed or bagged and sealed securely before placing into a larger box.

• If moving liquids, either transfer them into a sealable container or make sure the lid is secured by taping it down, then put it into a waterproof bag, seal the bag then place it upright into a box. Clearly mark the box with arrows and “This End Up”. Also, check which items should not be packed items that your mover will not move.

• Keep an inventory list of each box and its contents. This will be necessary if a box goes missing and you need to make a claim.

• Keep clothing in dresser drawers.

• Keep a box labeled “Load last, unload first” for the essentials you’ll need when you arrive. Go here to read more about what to include in your essentials box.

• Keep important records with you. Do not move them with the rest of your household goods. If you cannot take them with you in the car, then send them on ahead with a secure courier company.

• Keep items from the same room together as much as possible. This will make it easier to sort the contents after you move.

• Tape down anything that moves.

• Fill free spots with lighter linens. This can be done with your washer and dryer, and the vegetable crisper in the refrigerator.

• As much as possible, keep items in their proper places. For example, when packing the silverware/flatware, keep it in its’ tray then tape bubble wrap around it to secure the contents. This is easier than sorting out all those pieces after your move.

• Tape screws, bolts and other loose items to underside of furniture. Make sure you bag them first.

• Keep tools you’ll need to reassemble furniture in a separate box that is clearly marked. I usually keep an all-purpose screwdriver in the glove compartment of our car for just such purposes. There’s nothing worse than arriving at your new home late at night, wanting to put the bed together and not knowing where the screwdriver is.

• Do not use standard garbage bags!

They rip and tear too easily. If you’re going to pack linens and clothing in garbage bags, purchase the thicker, heavy ones to ensure they don’t burst during the move.

Or double up. Some moving companies don’t like you using garbage bags, so do so minimally. The great thing about garbage bags full of clothing is that they can be squished into nooks and holes that exist on the truck, thereby protecting furniture and using less space. Just limit how many you use.

• Get everyone involved by making a task list, then dividing out the jobs that each person can do. Organizing your household will not only save you time and energy, but will make your whole family feel like part of this adventure.

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Statesman editorial

Developing good lifestyles for both on and off campus One of the biggest choices you will have to make during your college career is whether or not to live off campus. Plenty of people will live four or more years of their college experience on campus, but many choose to move off as early as their sophomore year.

There are many advantages and disadvantages to both.

Every person is different and students who have family in Terre Haute often continue living with their parents throughout school.

It is recommended that freshmen live on campus their first year at most universities. This isn’t just to make life difficult, but it is actually very helpful for acclimation to college life.

Living in a dormitory on campus does give unique experience. It gives you an opportunity to meet people and find some sense of community. Oftentimes, Academic Peer Assistants and Resident Assistants will create programs and activities for their residents to attend so that they can meet new people and make new friends.

Living on campus is also very convenient. You are near all of your classes, the library, the recreational center and the dining halls. Because of the size of this campus, you are no more than 15 minutes from just about anywhere you need to go.

Unfortunately, this sense of convenience and community come with a price. Living on campus is outrageously expensive.

Included in that expense are bills like water, gas, internet and electricity. Dining plans and parking permits are sold

separately, racking up the price of living on campus.

Another downside to staying on campus is the possibility of a random roommate. Many freshmen go blindly into the roommate relationship and this can often make things difficult because people simply function differently. If you don’t get along with your roommate very well, you might find yourself stuck with them whether you like them or not.

Living off campus also comes with expenses, of course. While rent itself might turn out to be cheaper than living in a dorm, you will also have to pay bills, buy groceries and gas for commuting.

Living off campus does provide more freedom and privacy, however. You’re less likely to have to deal with obnoxious neighbors and you won’t necessarily have a mystery neighbor, as most students find friends to move off campus with.

Depending on whether you get a house or an apartment can determine the price range and degree of privacy.

You won’t have the same easy access to community as in a dorm, but joining clubs, volunteering or a part-time job can help make up for this shortcoming.

For married couples with children, offcampus housing is really the only option, unless they need to be separated for school purposes. It is also a good option for groups of extended family members or siblings.

If you have parents who live near school, you will be able to save a lot of money by living off of campus. Living with your parents means you won’t even have to pay for rent— hopefully, that is.

Finding the right place to live can affect your performance in class and can have a major impact on how and with whom you make friends (Statesman file photo).

In the end, living on or off campus is really up to the person. Different things work for different people. If you’re a person who prefers to live within a community and can’t necessarily afford

to furnish your own place, then living on campus would probably be better. But for people who prefer privacy and having their own space, living off campus may be the way to go.

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Residential Life implements lottery system for student housing

Residents of Lincoln Quads, above, have been unhappy with changes in ISU housing policies that hinder roommate selection (ISU Communications and Marketing photo).

Andrew Christman News Editor Indiana State University is using a new lottery system to determine where students will live in the coming fall semester.

Students will be randomly selected in

rounds and offered housing contracts based on what they selected as their preferred housing when they registered for the lottery.

Residential Life Assistant Director Jessica Robinson understands why students might be upset with the lottery

system.

“So far the lottery system seems to be going pretty well,” Robinson said, but “nothing is a perfect process when it comes to housing.

“We’ve had some minor glitches with this new system. I can see where some of the older students might be frustrated though, but we’re doing the best we can to help the student body overall.”

Residential Life has been helping students already selected after the first round of the lottery if their choice roommate was not selected.

“The biggest problem that has occurred so far comes from the Quads,” Robinson said. “That problem has been with three or four roommate requests but we’re doing the best that we can to honor everybody’s request.”

Information has been sent via email to students to inform them how the lottery process is going to work.

“Students would have needed to go online and fill out a request form,” Robinson said. “Along with that, they would have needed to fill out the $20 application fee and $150 housing fee by March 10.”

Junior aviation major Jake Modlin said he is displeased with the way that the lottery system is working so far.

“My options are pretty limited,” Modlin said. “I’ve invested so much time into this university and now I’m not even guaranteed housing. I still don’t have a place to live even after the first round of selections.”

Freshmen nursing major Danielle Smar has already accepted a contract to live in Sandison Hall in the fall.

“I can see where this lottery is going to make some people mad,” Smar said. “I still think it should be a first come, first

serve deal.”

Modlin said that he did everything he could in order to guarantee a housing contract for the coming rounds.

“Some of the questions needed to be clearly answered yes,” Modlin said.

“Otherwise that would really lower my chances of living where I want. Basically, I put yes to everything and am hoping I get what I want.”

When it comes to housing by seniority, Robinson said that system would remove a lot of the options from freshmen and sophomores.

“What we used to do was called squatters rights,” Robinson said. “This is where students could stay in the same room and dorm that they were already living in if they chose to do so. However, this would really lower the amount of places that sophomores especially could live because the other dorms would already be full.”

If students don’t like the lottery system, they are being encouraged to look elsewhere close to campus, Robinson said.

“The reality of the situation is that we don’t have enough housing on campus,” Robinson said.

More housing options will be opening up with the addition of the new sorority housing Reeves Hall and the new sophomore experience in the University Apartments. Mills Hall will also begin receiving renovations soon and will be completed by the fall of 2015. Some renovations include air conditioning and renovated lobbies.

The next round of the lottery will begin today and the final round will be held on April 2.

Students with questions or concerns are encouraged to call Residential Life at (812)-237-3993.

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Roommates: a guide to a harmonious relationships With the school year winding down and the housing lotteries underway, everyone is thinking about housing for next year. And aside from choosing where your 2014-2015 abode will be, picking your roommates is a painstaking process that is socially taxing. There are a lot of variables when considering roommates, Columnist and even more so when you actually commit to living with them.

As a Resident Assistant, I know that whether you like your roommate a lot or don’t know them very well at all, there are a few things you can do in order to have the best possible experience.

First and foremost, you must build a relationship with your roommate. I have seen many roommate pairs where there was no apparent relationship, like two strangers living together in the same small space, and that’s awkward. If you don’t

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know your roommate very well, then take the effort to cultivate that relationship with them.

To kick things off on your first night living together, order your favorite takeout and chill with a movie or something similar. The idea is simple, but the goal is to become comfortable with them and learn more about their personality.

If you already know your roommate then it’s time to redefine your relationship with that person. Oftentimes, roommates who are really good friends do not make the best pair because their comfort with one another becomes pretty gross. By “pretty gross”, I mean that you are so comfortable with them that you casually leave your gross dishes out, forget to flush the toilet, and leave your underwear on the bathroom floor. Make it clear to your roommate that your comfort with one another should never supersede cleanliness if you are a clean person. If both of you — or all of you — are slobs and you can handle that, then there’s no problem aside from the insect infestation you might induce.

College roommates can become a lifelong friend, but only if you’re willing take the time and effort to recognize your roommate’s likes and dislikes (Statesman file photo).

Aside from making an effort to learn about and connect with your roommate, having time apart from them is an absolute necessity. Though some pairs can seemingly spend every moment of the day together with no issue, still learn to revel in solitude and set aside time for it.

Finding time for yourself doesn’t have to be within your room or apartment either.

If your roommate is home, find solitude

elsewhere; between your place and the campus there are many places where you can take a breather.

Normally, all other issues stem from those two issues. So though getting to know your roommate and learning to spend relaxation time away from them won’t solve all of your cohabitation woes, it will definitely ward off a lot of awkward situations and conflicts.

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Not your mom’s move: modern moving advice

As you begin the process of settling in to a new apartment, or if you’re finding a place to live on campus, being mindful of the modern dos and retro don’ts may help your move become a bit more practical.

This list may help you avoid a clash with your parent’s ideas about going off to college.

First impressions count: Modern – Do pack your clothes and accessories carefully so everything will look fabulous for that great first impression. Collegebound students now have wardrobes that rival Paris Hilton. Keep those delicate items on hangers. One of the easiest ways to keep your apparel nice is to use a clothing rod made for traveling. Hang clothes on the rod, then carry it to your dorm and transfer your clothes to the closet.

Packing materials 101: Modern – Do plan ahead and start collecting free, foldable boxes with lids from local merchants. You won’t have to spend extra money on packing supplies, and you can fold them up and store them under your bed for move-out day.

Retro – Don’t buy milk crates, Bubble Wrap and tissue paper to pack up for college. This can be costly on your wallet and the environment – and then you have to worry about storing large, bulky items in a small space.

Get organized:

Modern – Do use small clear plastic boxes — such as clear fishing tackle boxes — to organize and sort those small items that typically get lost in a room. These boxes work Retro – Don’t just toss items into any great for school supplies, jewelry, etc. container or, even worse, a duffle bag like your parents did. You’ll have wrinkled clothing and Retro – Don’t throw all of your small items piles of laundry to do all over again. into the bottom of a suitcase. You’ll never be

able to find those paper clips when you need program. Before you move, check to see if your them most. dorm has wireless Internet access. Be sure to set up a secure network to prevent hackers from Think green, save cash, buy accessing your computer. recycled: Retro – Don’t just assume your parents Modern – Do stretch your budget and will be able to help get your computer working. save gas by purchasing dorm room decor Face it, the closet thing to a computer they had from a Goodwill or Salvation Army store near to bring to college was a calculator. If you need your school. This will make your load lighter – help with networking or setup, call a company helping the environment and your back – while like Geek Squad, a Mayflower Transit partner, to giving you more time to find great pieces for set up your equipment quickly and correctly. your new “home.” Think “green” and buy a used item, such as a futon, and personalize it with a Rock and roll: slipcover or a throw.

Modern – Do bring an MP3 player and a Retro – Don’t cram your car with good pair of computer speakers to make sure everything under the sun, just in case you may you have all the tunes you need. need it in that rare instance. You’ll waste both gas and precious space in your living quarters.

Retro – Don’t pack albums, CDs and large stereo equipment. Keep the space needed for Network or not to network: your musical collection to a minimum by loading up your music player with thousands of songs, Modern – Do load your computer with and ease the moving process by eliminating the software you’ll need, as well as an antivirus large speakers and equipment.

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Portraits of a man: an introspection on the elusive man cave Your home is a place where you go to escape the stresses of the world.

It’s the place where you ponder deeply about next season’s fantasy football draft and talk with your fellow men about various topics.

Batman had one; Mark Twain had one; Ron had one and his Columnist Burgundy smelled of rich mahogany.

Gentlemen, I am speaking of the work of art called “the man cave,” where each man’s interests and legacy are on display.

Each man needs his own man cave, but why is it important to have one and where do you start when making yours represent you?

After a hard day’s work, you need a place to completely relax; a place where your environment is controlled by only you. This environment allows you to think clearly and do homework or simply relax so that a natural thought process might be fully developed. This may enable opportunities for epiphanies or inspirations to occur.

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So, the idea of a man cave isn’t silly or childish; it’s actually healthy.

Where do you start? The answer to that question is simply answered by another question: what items do you own that accurately portray you? People typically think of a man cave with sports posters, calendars of attractive female models and old trophies covering all of the wall space.

This can be true for most individuals, but if these items don’t describe your interests, then they shouldn’t be part of your man cave.

A man cave is specific to each man. Let’s say you’re a photographer and your man cave has a bit more of an artistic touch to it with your past projects, Polaroid instant pictures and photo negatives hanging up around your room.

Maybe you have no shame and proudly wear the label “geek” with “Doctor Who” collectibles and “Star Wars” posters. You could be more of the Theodore Roosevelt type and like to hunt and have pictures of your first adventure or have your prize mounted on the wall above your laptop.

Your man cave is a place where you, no one else, find your peace and inspiration.

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The man cave allows for a place to escape from the stresses of life. It is also a place to express yourself and showcase your interests and accomplishments (Statesman file photo).

that it tells visitors about you, giving them the opportunity to initiate conversation.

It can be a place where they can also escape to just hang out and for a different experience than their own man cave.

It truly is a work of art when people can observe your story visually through items, pictures and your accomplishments.

So, gather up your old Ken Griffey Jr. jersey and sports pictures. Don’t throw away your “Star Trek” poster and don’t sell your Yoda action figure in your mom’s next garage sale.

As quirky as some items may be, they are part of your story and should be included to make your man cave yours.

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Laws in Indiana allow protections for both renters and landlords As a tenant, you are obligated to: 1. Comply with all obligations imposed primarily on a tenant by applicable health and housing codes.

2. Keep areas of the rental premises occupied or used by the tenant reasonably clean.

3. Use the following in a reasonable manner: -Electrical systems -Plumbing -Sanitary systems -Heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems -Elevators, if provided -Facilities and appliances of the rental premises 4. Refrain from defacing, destroying, impairing or removing any part of the rental premises.

damaging,

5.Comply with all reasonable rules and regulations in existence at the time a rental agreement is entered into. A tenant shall also comply with amended rules and regulations as provided in the rental agreement.

6. Ensure that each smoke detector installed in the tenant’s rental unit remains functional and is not disabled.

If the smoke detector is batteryoperated, the tenant shall replace the batteries in the smoke detector as necessary. If the smoke detector is not functional, the tenant shall provide notice to the landlord.

7. At the termination of a tenant’s occupancy, the tenant shall deliver the rental premises to the landlord in a clean and proper condition, excepting ordinary wear and tear expected in the normal course of habitation of a dwelling unit.

A landlord is obligated to:

-Deliver the rental premises to a tenant in compliance with the rental agreement, and in a safe, clean and habitable condition.

-Comply with all health and housing codes applicable to the rental premises.

-Make all reasonable efforts to keep common areas of a rental premises in a clean and proper condition -Provide and maintain the following items in a rental premises in good and safe working condition, of provided on the premises at the time the rental agreement is entered into: -Electrical systems -Plumbing systems sufficient to accommodate a reasonable supply of hot and cold running water at all times -Sanitary systems -Heating, ventilating and air conditioning units. A heating system must be sufficient to adequately supply heat at all times -Elevators, if provided -Appliances supplied as an inducement to the rental agreement 8. A Landlord may not: take possession of, remove from a tenant’s dwelling unit, deny a tenant access to or dispose of a tenant’s personal property in order to enforce an obligation of the tenant to the landlord under a rental agreement.

9. The landlord and tenant may agree in a writing separate from the rental agreement that the landlord may hold property voluntarily tendered by the tenant as security in exchange for forbearance from an action to evict.

Written notice is required to modify the rental agreement.

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Students fear Deming Center overhaul means parking problems looming

The Deming Center (right), located at Sixth and Cherry streets in Terre Haute, is set for renovation but developers have no plan to address parking (Statesman file photos).

Seth Yates Contributor The renovation of the historic Deming Center just south of campus at Sixth and Cherry streets will provide students with more housing options, but could further complicate parking issues.

John Watson, CEO of Core Redevelopment and new owner of the Deming Center, acquires older buildings and converts them to modern housing. The completion of the restoration is expected to occur in the fall of 2015.

“I anticipate the new units to go for $700 a month, though we’ll adjust that to the cost of housing when the building opens,” he said.

Watson said there have been no negotiations with Indiana State administration about acquiring parking slots for the building that his company will privately run with the hope of housing ISU students.

“As of right now, we haven’t talked to the administration about whether or not there will be some sort of parking arrangement or allotment,” Watson said. “When we were looking at purchasing Statesman Towers we were negotiating, but for the Deming we haven’t yet discussed it.”

Indiana State University President Daniel J. Bradley believes that students’ perceptions about a lack of parking tend to be unrealistic.

“Compared to other campuses, parking is cheap and plentiful at ISU,” Bradley said.

“At any rate, we’re going to be adding more lots.”

Bradley said parking lots across Third Street, along Chestnut Street and behind the bowling alley, and another near the softball field are being developed to better accommodate students.

The first one is to be completed and paved by the coming fall semester; the other is still pending clearance by the Environmental Protection Agency, as it was once a petroleum storage facility.

Some students like Kevin Hanna, a freshman with an undeclared major, anticipate a parking problem when the renovated Deming Center becomes available for students.

“I have been over by the Technology Building and the Deming Center quite a bit,” Hanna said. “There is hardly any parking at all.”

Hanna said that it frequently takes him at least 15 minutes to find parking and if he can’t get back from his off-campus job before nightfall he finds somewhere else to stay.

“Nighttime parking for on-campus students is nearly impossible,” he said.

“Unless you’re lucky, you can be driving around until you just give up and park on the street.”

Hanna believes that as the school expands and class sizes increase, the university should consider constructing a centralized multilevel parking structure.

He thinks that in a lot of ways students are usually on and off campus, because, like him, they have jobs or have to commute.

“The campus is changing, we are going to be more and more like a college town.

I don’t know if I’ll still be around to see it

before I graduate,” Hanna said. “I think that a lot of the reasons that I enjoy coming here so much — smaller class sizes, not feeling crowded in general are about to go away. The problem with parking just [solidifies] that.”

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How to survive the journey for your roommate Ways to get along with a roommate • • • • •

Give a new roommate a call and introduce yourself; they’re more personal than texts or emails.

Have honest conversations with your roommate if they are bothering you.

Don’t expect to become best friends. There just needs to be mutual respect for one another.

Compromise is important to avoid conflict.

There needs to be a roommate agreement so that there is even footing.

Finding a good roommate • • • • • • •

Locate a potential roommate, be it through websites or local advertising.

Make a decision on whether a bedroom or bathroom will be shared.

Make a decision on how many roommates there will be, keeping in mind the pros and cons of each.

Meet with potential roommates in a public place to compare habits and living styles.

Figure out what each roommate expects from the other to test compatibility. Be honest.

Be cautious of strangers and follow your instincts.

Look out for loud or difficult hobbies.

How to survive a roommate • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Start in a place new to each person so no one feels that they own any part of the living space.

Be careful living with too many people or coming into a living space with people who have already lived together. Avoid being outnumbered.

Be careful living with friends. It can put unnecessary strain on a relationship.

Don’t go in blind. Figure out what each person wants.

Trust your instincts.

Decide who will be on the lease. Having everyone on it can spell disaster if one roommate absolutely must move out.

Come to an agreement on what “clean” is and stick to it.

Create a chore list and make sure that everyone follows it. Establish rules.

If there is no way to make a chore list work, get a cleaning service.

Find someone who makes around the same amount and has similar taste.

Borrowing money from roommates or lending money to roommates is never a good idea.

Make sure that all roommates are paying their allotted bills.

Create rules early to prevent tension later.

Meet weekly with roommates to solve problems and assure that all bills have been paid.

Snuff problems as quickly as possible.

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Spare change and worn shoes: notes from off campus So this semester is coming to an end and many of you are likely trying to figure out what to do now. Not necessarily, “I’ve graduated, now what?”

Let’s be real here, no one is really honest or organized. No, I’m referring to moving. Some of you who live on campus Columnist will be moving out and contemplating finding your own dwellings in the near future.

As someone who fled from my parents and the towers roughly a year ago, allow me to bring up a few things that aren’t generally brought up when moving.

1. Keep track of your stuff and don’t leave it alone. This one might sound obvious but hear me out. There was only one year where I didn’t get anything stolen. When I first was moving offcampus, I turned my attention to make sure the room was completely clean and I hadn’t forgotten anything, letting my stuff sit just outside my open doorway. I turned back to it and less than two minutes later, my entire CD selection — in a travel case — had been stolen. A family heirloom and a wall-mounted bottle opener also went missing when I moved into my new apartment last summer. No one stole it, I just lost it because I didn’t pack it securely in a case of some kind. So in short, don’t leave anything hanging loosely when you move; always make sure it’s secure inside something. Even then, be prepared to lose something, it will happen.

2. Location and time management is key. When some of you are moving off campus for the first time and are looking for an apartment or a house, look for one thing in particular: location. Location is incredibly important for you as you will now be paying rent, which likely means needing a job. So you need a residence that, along with being affordable, is also

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close enough to both work and campus so that you aren’t having to speed everywhere just to be late. This means you also have to start managing your time. If you have to come to campus an hour early, so be it. If you live off campus, you’re going to have to deal with traffic and finding a parking space in the annoyingly small parking lots that charge you an arm and a leg for two measly hours. This brings me to my next point.

3. If you live close enough — a five or 10 minute walk from school ­— don’t bother with a parking permit. Don’t buy a parking permit; walk or bike if you can. If you have work immediately after class, there are several parking areas surrounding campus that are free — just plan your schedule accordingly. The reason for this advice is two-fold. For one thing, you will be experiencing Terre Haute outside of campus and become more aware of the surroundings of your new home. The other reason is that this will save you a ridiculous amount of money. On gas alone, I saved well over $300 last semester by avoiding driving.

In the ridiculously snowy weather this semester, I only drove when it was below zero degrees Fahrenheit — which admittedly was far too often — and I still managed to save quite a bit. So just make sure you have some decent walking shoes.

However, not everyone will find a prime location. So for those of you who didn’t luck out, remember.

4. A parking permit doesn’t mean a parking spot. You will not notice how atrocious our parking system is until you rely on it; believe me. Part of this is the whole time management thing, but even then there’s a good chance you won’t find any spot that you can park in with the few allowed student parking areas. More likely, you’ll just have to find a spot that doesn’t require your permit anyway. So be aware that the permit will generally be useless. Purchase it only if you think you’ll need it.

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5. Keep plenty of change for laundry, or find friends with washing machines.

Some apartments don’t have the proper plumbing for you to have your own laundry machines. If this is the case you have two options. One is to save all of your quarters and hang around laundromats.

The other is to have some people to mooch off of. I have two very good friends whom I am constantly indebted to for letting me use their laundry machines — even when it was inconvenient for them.

Sometimes you can find middle ground and have friends on campus let you use their floor’s machines; I am sometimes indebted to my other friend for this reason. There is always the option of visiting your parents and doing laundry there, but if you can do that, why are you wasting money on an apartment?

6. Repayment is often better if it’s something other than cash. So say you

owe someone a favor. They give you rides to campus, help you with laundry, etc.

Most people who will be helping you will likely also be college folk; you know what poor starving scholars love more than cash? They love food, favors and/or supplies. I’ve found that most folks love getting free booze or smokes. If they don’t partake in such vices, bring them goods.

If not home-cooked meals, at least bring them food from Wendy’s or the like while you’re on the way to their place. If they don’t live alone, the best thing you can do is cover for them on something. For those with roommates, do dishes for them or bring toilet paper— because no one can have too much toilet paper. For those with kids or pets, offering to babysit while the parents go have fun will mean more to them than all the toilet paper in the world — the weirdos.

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Microwave your way into the arms of the ramen noodle gods T.C. Wampler Columnist

The smell of food from down the hall always gets everyone hungry. How exactly do you cook when you don’t have a stove around?

Companies have noticed a need for the microwave and have come up with some fantastic ways to microwave everything, which can be useful whether you live on

or off campus.

If you are anything like me then you probably get tired of the school food and the food from local restaurants. Cooking is a good skill for any college student to learn, though there are rules and regulations that you must follow in the dorms. Every dorm building offers different resources to cook your own food. Dorms are allowed to have microwaves and they have community ovens open to everyone in the building.

If you are a first-time student or a longtime resident of the Indiana State campus, you might find it helpful to keep some food in your room, though make sure it is easy to fix and won’t spoil quickly.

Several companies like Campbell’s,

Maruchan and Quaker make foods that can be microwaved.

You can prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner all in the microwave. These convenience foods are packed with calories to keep your energy level up, even as you pull an all–nighter to study for that exam you neglected.

There are many cookbooks out there to get the most out of these foods. For cheaper than ten dollars a week it is possible to have delicious meals that are good for you too.

With all the restrictions that are put on students in dorms the book “101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles” by Gibbs Smith is a godsend. It is filled with so many ideas that can be modified to meet the needs of each and every person.

For off-campus students it is a totally different world because you are only limited by your imagination. Many offcampus students who live in houses have access to stove tops that greatly expand their cooking abilities, with options that range from steak to Ramen Noodles.

In college, students eat on a budget, lives revolving around the next meal.

Therefore, looking for an affordable way to eat is every important.

Indiana State students use the cooking area in the residence halls (Photo by Sam Clark).

The website CollegeRecipes.com offers a multitude of how-to blogs that explain how to do anything and everything involving cooking. I love to cook and to make food for my friends and family, so any place I live will need to have a stove.

Some think food is just a source of fuel, but to me food is life.

Many people think cooking is some expensive and time consuming thing, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many quick and inexpensive ways to cook and still make a great meal. Whether you live on or off campus, the ability to cook a meal can mean the difference between a house and a home.

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