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Spring Housing Guide JAIMIE K IM Managing Editor

The end of the semester is quickly approaching, and many students are considering moving out of the dorms. With that in mind, Ka Leo’s Spring Housing Guide is meant to help with the process of looking for and obtaining a new residence, and what to do once you finally have a place of your own. Use this guide to help you get an idea of the amount you can expect to pay in certain places and the process you’ll need to go through. If you already have a house or apartment, check out the back of the guide for decor ideas. If you plan on staying in the dorms, learn more about dorm renovations and Student Housing deadlines.

Ka Leo will also be hosting a Housing Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Ka Leo ofďŹ ce at Hemenway Hall, where vendors will be offering more information on topics like housing and storage. Below is a list of companies that will be participating:

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Strengthening your rental application DOs and DON’Ts for getting your first-choice house or apartment

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College students, especially undergraduates, have a bad reputation when it comes to renting.

We’re known for partying too late and too loudly, being behind on rent and causing expensive damages to property. We’re also at a disadvantage simply because we’ve had fewer years to accumulate a positive rental history and build a good credit score. All this means that it can be tough to get your fi rst-choice house or apartment at a good price – particularly if other potential renters are interested in the same property. You can’t add 10 years to your credit history overnight, but there are still ways to show potential landlords that you can be a good tenant.

D O L O O K L I K E A G ROW N U P There’s no need to arrive at a rental showing in a suit. But just like in an interview, the way you dress sends a message about professionalism and maturity. Even if you wear jeans, make sure they fit well and don’t look like you just pulled them out of the hamper.

D O N ʼ T F O RG E T YO U R PA P E RWO R K Even though you may have the opportunity to go home and think everything over before filling out an application, come to showings ready in case it looks as if there will be competition for the rental. Before going to look at rentals, type out your housing history (including the dates you lived in each place and contact info for past landlords).

If you can, also bring your two most recent pay stubs. Keep all your paperwork, including any rental applications or brochures you acquire over the course of your house hunting, neatly organized in a folder or plastic envelope (under $2 at the bookstore) so you won’t have to fumble to find what you need.

D O F I L L O U T YO U R A P P L I C AT I O N N E AT LY You won’t be graded on penmanship, but print clearly and fill out your application completely. As long as you’ve prepared at home, you should have all the information you’ll need, including contact info for references. The real estate agent or landlord will probably have a pen you can use, but save yourself some

potential embarrassment by keeping a blue or black ink pen with you.

DONʼT BE TOO HONEST It’s probably not a good idea to walk into a house’s big living room and exclaim to your roomie that it will be perfect for beer pong at your semiweekly ragers. Don’t go over the top and try to convince the landlord that you’re all hermits who do nothing but study either (unless, of course, it’s true), but frame the situation wisely by simply saying you enjoy having friends over. If the landlord can’t handle even that, the rental probably isn’t for you anyway.

DO M AKE IT E A SY FOR TH EM Offer to do anything that would make the rental process easier for your potential landlord, such as paying your rent by direct deposit.

Not only does this say that you’re fi nancially stable, it eliminates the possibility that your landlord will have to hound you about late rent.

Most landlords want a tenant who pays rent on time and requires as little maintenance as possible – it’s up to you to convince him or her that you can be that tenant.

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The true cost of living Looking beyond nd rent

K ARLEANNE M AT THEWS Chief Copy Editor W hen you’re looking at housing on your own for the first time – especially if your budget is constrained by student loans or post-graduation unemployment – it ’s tempting to just pick the place with the lowest monthly rent. But it ’s likely your housing expenses will be dependent on several factors. So don’t forget to ask these questions when comparing your options:

W H AT ʼS T H E C O S T O F T R A N S P O R TAT I O N? You may pay more for a place in town, but consider the cost of commuting before snatching up an affordable condo in Kapolei.

If you don’t need to leave town that often, you might find that renting in Honolulu and getting rid of your car is comparable to, or cheaper than, moving farther out, even if you budget in taking a cab once in a while. If you will need a car, be sure to inquire about the cost of parking.

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A R E U T I L I T I E S I N C L U D E D? It ’s difficult to generalize the average cost of utilities, since it may var y widely depending on whether you’re renting a studio apartment by yourself or a house with four friends. But don’t be surprised if your utility bills are in the hundreds each month. A lso, don’t forget cable and Internet; some apartments or condos may include these ser vices, but you’re probably on your own in a house.

The most basic service to consider is access to laundry facilities (either in-unit or coin-op). But many buildings offer other amenities that could cut down on money you typically spend elsewhere. If the building has a gym, you can cancel your health club membership; if there are spacious common areas or a pool, you may be able to have friends over more frequently, instead of always spending money on going out.

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ARE THERE ANY A D D I T I O N A L TA X E S/ F E E S?

There are a variety of taxes or fees that may be imposed on rentals, either by the state or by a condo board. Some landlords fold these into your monthly rent, while others will add them on top. A lso make sure you can cover any security or key deposits your building may require.

As with any questions you have during the rental process, don’t be timid when inquiring about the additional costs of any building; I ended up paying nearly $60 per month above my rent on my first apartment simply be cause I didn’t know to ask.

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Live as a student, not a tourist TREVOR Z AKOV Staff Writer

Given the recent catastrophes of the housing market, perhaps it is time to question the way everyone views a domicile. The housing topic should be pushed into a new realm: people should ask themselves why they prioritize so many useless items.

For example, some people might demand a view of Diamond Head or Waikīkī beach. However, this “optimal” location with a great view also has to deal with heavy tourist foot traffi c, vehicular traffi c down below, never-ending high decibel noise pollution and the presence of the homeless.

Housing needs to be an allencompassing checklist of wellgrounded priorities. Unfortunately, too many people who are new to Honolulu fail to measure their priorities correctly. There are some people who’ve moved to Waikīkī and paid a lot in rent per month thinking it was worth it. And yet, as time moves on, the cons of living in Waikīkī begin to outweigh the pros, such as long com-

mute times to campus or work, too many unruly or insensitive neighbors, and a lack of parking.

The most important factor involved in finding housing is gauging the actual value and utility of the location. If you are a hard-working student or employee, you probably will spend the majority of your time away from your place. So what is the real value, per day or per hour, of this place? If you spend anywhere above $1,000 in rent a month but are home only rarely, you are basically spending close to $35 per day for nothing more than sleeping and staying clean.

Alternative locations such as St. Louis Heights, Makiki, or even further beyond Diamond Head towards Hawai‘i Kai all offer their own advantages, such as cheaper rent.

Housing is a fundamental element in everyone’s lives. However, it seems that there are too many people who follow the gossip and trends, only to eventually regret their initial decision and move to a much more practical part of greater Honolulu, well beyond the glitter and gab of Waikīkī.

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Renovations on International Gateway House are on schedule to be completed in August. Students who choose to dorm in Gateway next year can look forward to improvements on the 39-year-old building.

“Our goals were to make improvements in the areas of safety and health, accessibility, utility, sustainability, and aesthetics of the property,” said associate director of operations at Student Housing Services Dana Yoshimura in an email.

Improvements range from decorating improvements like new furniture to more serious renovations like low-fl ow toilets and energy-effi cient LED lights.

“When the Gateway House project is completed this fall, 60 percent of our accommodations will be new or have undergone major renovations and improvements within the past four years,” said Yoshimura.

Loren Lau, an architect for the Offi ce of Capital Improvements, which manages housing construction, listed painting, changing windows, reroofi ng, repairing guard rails and fi xing concrete spalling as other concerns.

Concrete spalling is damc age to concrete structures that a happens when steel reinforcement h gets old, rusts and damages the g surrounding concrete. It can lead s to t structural instability.

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Improvements to Gateway include the following: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Residence-hall rundown How to secure a place in the dorms

PAIGE TAKEYA Associate Chief Copy Editor

The college experience is inextricably linked to dorming. As the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa does not have room to accommodate its 20,000-plus students, snatching up one of these coveted dorms may seem like a challenge.

But applying for and obtaining an on-campus home is much easier than you might think.

FIRST-TIMERS Students who do not currently live on campus will fi nd the application process to be streamlined and digital. The priority deadline for the 2012-2013 academic year is May 1, and applications received after this date are processed according to the date of their receipt.

Simply go to www.manoa. hawaii.edu/housing/prospective and click on the appropriate application (freshmen fi ll out different paperwork than upperclassmen).

You’ll need to have your UH ID number handy.

Don’t forget that you’ll need to pay a nonrefundable $25 application fee, or else your application will not be considered.

It’s worth noting that your chances of securing a dorm are largely dependent on where your permanent residence is. Transfer students from the mainland or other countries have much higher chances of getting a dorm than students who live in Pearl City, for example.

R E N E WA L S Students who have already managed to secure themselves

a dorm need to pay attention to renewal deadlines to ensure they keep their rooms. Residents can either maintain the same roommates in the same room, or they can decide to change things up and live in a dif ferent hall or room.

Residents must first, as always, fill out the appropriate paperwork, located at w w w. ma noa .hawa ii.edu/housing/ current/renew.

Once all paperwork has been collected, students need to select a lottery number from the Student Housing Services offi ce. This number determines the order in which students will eventually be able to select their rooms.

Students who wish to keep their living circumstances as-is must create self-formed groups (two or more current residents who would like to dorm together) and turn in their paperwork earlier than those who want to try something new.

Student Housing Services will then hold multiple renewal nights: some for students who wish to stay in the same room, and some for those who don’t care, with order being determined by the lottery numbers (lower numbers go fi rst). All group members must be present with their IDs in order for their requests to be honored.

If you are unable to attend renewal night in person, you must fi ll out a substitute form and follow its directions to secure your spot.

Unfortunately, this semester’s renewal deadlines have already passed, and next semester’s dates have yet to be announced. For future reference, keep in mind that this year, the renewal application deadline for the Fall 2012 semester was March 9, the lottery numbers were distributed March 14-19, and “renewal week” was April 2-5. This should give you some idea of the timeline in which these things happen.

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Choosing a roommate SHELBY AGUINALDO Staff Writer

We’ve all heard at least one horrible roommate story. Roommates who eat your food and borrow your things without asking.

Roommates who come stumbling in, wasted, every night and sleep naked. Some of you probably have one or two of your own to tell.

Let’s face it, deciding who to room with can be stressful.

DONʼT CHOOSE BFFS

It may seem like a great idea at the time, but there are a lot of factors to consider before you room with your close friends. There is a big difference between spending all of your free time with your best friend and having that person share your living space. Even

if you know this person inside and out, sometimes best friends reach a comfort level where they unknowingly overstep their boundaries, which might (and probably will) lead to confl ict.

D O YO U R R E S E A RC H Check out your potential roommate’s current residence. Ask if you may come over to visit. Observe the cleanliness of the living space for yourself and, if possible, witness how this person interacts with his/her current roommate(s).

Ask any past or current roommates how their experience rooming with your potential roommate went/is going. Ask about any arguments or problems that happened between them. Make sure you ask about positive things about living with that person, too.

S U RV E Y S AYSS Ask these questions uestions to fi nd out if your lifestyless are compatible: • Study habits: ts: Do you spend spe pend nd d a lot of time studying ng in i n your yo ur room, or do you ou prefer preff er e r to t o be b at at the librar y? W hen you study, yo o u st stud ud d y, y, do you listen to o music or o r have haa ve e people come over to sstudy tu udy ud with you?

• Visitors: When are appropriate hours urs for visitors to be over? er? Are you OK with overnight visitors?

• Sleep habits: its: When do you go to bed and wake up? Are you a light or heavy sleeper? eper?

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Moving in to a house that’s a blank slate requires different strategies from moving in to the dorms. Take advantage of the empty space by thoroughly cleaning before bringing in your stuff.

WILL CARON Editor in Chief Moving in to a new place can be intimidating, especially if it’s an unfurnished apartment for the summer.

The list of tasks involved seems endless and can be hard to keep track of.

Here is a basic rundown of what you’ll need to accomplish to successfully move in to a new home.

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Most rentals will include water (and gas, if the stove is old enough), but electricity, cable and Internet will probably have to be set up through Hawaiian Electric Co. and Oceanic Time Warner Cable. Electricity can really add up, so switch your light bulbs to CFL bulbs as soon as you can. They may be pricier up front, but they’ll reduce your electric bill every month you use them.

Living in the dorms, it’s easy to leave everything running while you’re at class. But once you’re paying for your own electric bill, these bad habits need to be eliminated – if not for the environment, do it for the health of your pocketbook.

Cable and Internet come bundled through Oceanic Cable. Considering that the average speed of dormitory Internet is 1-2 MB/s, the 15 MB/s speed is probably adequate for 3-4 people, unless you’re heavy gamers or are downloading fun but legally questionable files all the time, in which case you can opt for the 30 MB/s speed.

Check if a washing machine and dryer are provided. Some places, especially larger houses that are split up into lots of bedrooms or houses that are owned by the same landlord, will include a washer/dryer, but will charge money (usually $1 per load).

Free access to a washer and dryer is definitely something to look for. Along with this, try to find a pad with a place to hang laundry so you can save energy and quarters (which are much better for arcades and beer gardens).

Lastly, find out when your trash days are and consider applying for a free recycle bin from the city for your glass/plastics/paper.

FURNISHINGS The best place to find cheap but decent furnishings, from beds to

utensil sets, is Craigslist. Goodwill is OK for some things, like plate sets, but when it comes to things whose values depend on structural integrity or mechanical soundness, you have to remember that there was a reason it was donated.

Some people on Craigslist are trying to get rid of their things quickly because they need to move; these make for the best deals because they usually are more interested in getting just some money for everything rather than as much as possible, and are usually under a deadline to do so.

Alternately, look for yard and garage sales, which contain good-quality furnishings. Conveniently, Mānoa, with its established community and high density of houses, tends to have many sales, so keep your eyes open.

There’s always Walmart, which does, admittedly, sell cheap and easy-to-transport build-it-yourself desks, tables, bookshelves and cabinets. That said, the treated wood isn’t of good quality. After buying a desk from Walmart (which came with a See Think, next page

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side cabinet and mini bookshelf) for around $60 only two years ago, and with minimal moving around, I’ve already had to attach braces to the sides to prevent the screws from pulling right out of the cheap composite material. These items are also vulnerable to warping as a result of moisture and cannot be uninstalled after they are put together, eliminating the initial easy-to-transport advantage.

Another option is to enroll in a 3-D design/woodworking class and learn to build your own furniture. This might sound like a joke at fi rst, but buying lumber from City Mill or Home Depot is cheaper than buying constructed furniture, and you’re more likely to build a handsome and structurally sound piece of furniture than you are to fi nd one for the same price.

Plus, you’ll learn how to build furniture. That’s pretty badass.

S T O C K I N G YO U R P L AC E Walmart and Target are the defaults for college students to stock their dorms. However, depending on your transportation situation, you may be restricted to the general area around your house.

Longs Drugs carries a decent selection of snacks, toiletries, paper goods and miscellaneous items like laundry detergent and batteries, many of which go on sale.

With over 40 locations in the state, most on O‘ahu, it’s likely there’s

one near enough to your place to transport items easily.

Learning the bus routes that can take you from your house to stores like Walmart or Longs is one of the first things you should do upon moving in. Also find out if there’s a farmer’s market near you, as these provide affordable and healthy alternatives to typical Walmart fare (if you live near Chinatown, try the open-air market on King Street near A‘ala park). Safeway and Foodland both offer deals if you sign up for their Safeway Club or Maika‘i cards, and Times Supermarket, while it no longer offers the Royal card, still has specials the way Longs does.

Splitting the cost of the various kinds of items you’ll need to stock your house can be trickier – especially if you intend to get along with your roommates and aren’t planning on sequestering all your purchases (which tends to mean sequestering yourself as well).

One of the best ways to simplify this and keep everything straight and accurate is to use Bill Monk. The website has been around for a few years now, and calculates and balances debts between roommates and/or friends.

It lets you record itemized receipts and split the cost (even if some of the items are meant to be split between all of you and some are only meant to be split between some of you), keeps track of borrowed books and games, and even features automatic debt shuffl ing to zero out interconnected debts among you and your roommates.

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Save cash with a furnished apartment

Strategies for making your furnished apartment feel like home K ARLEANNE M AT THEWS Chief Copy Editor There are clear financial advantages to renting a furnished apartment. Large furniture pieces, such as beds and couches, are not only expensive but difficult to move. But living in a furnished apartment can feel like staying in someone else’s space. Here are some ways to take advantage of the practicality of a furnished place while adding personal touches at minimal cost.

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KARLEANNE MATTHEWS / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

Don’t think you have to leave all the furniture where it was when you arrived. Arrange what’s there to suit your individual preferences and needs. Keep adjusting the layout for the fi rst week or two that you live in the space; you’ll fi nd out over time that you need a little more space in that spot where you’re always bumping your shins,

or that you don’t use that one cupboard as much as you thought and it’s fi ne to partially block it with a chair. And the best part of changing the furniture arrangement is that it’s a completely free way to transform your space.

ADD SMALL FURNITURE You may not want to replace a couch or table (because of cost or hassle), but consider adding smaller pieces such as bookshelves, nightstands, a coffee table or a desk. If you’re willing to look online or at discount stores, you can fi nd these items for $20 or less each. This will allow you to put your personal spin on the apartment’s look, while also making sure the space is functional for your needs. If you’re concerned about having too many furniture styles in a small space, choose simple designs that can appear almost like a set: for example, black wood items with clean lines.

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You can make a big impact (at a small cost) with fabrics.

Spruce up a tired design with fresh bedding, curtains and couch pillows (browse stores such as Ross for an eclectic se lection). Bright rugs and new f loor mats can add color, and even buying new towels for the bathroom can help personalize what is generally a bland space.

If you’re handy with a sewing machine, consider buying fabric to make items for several different rooms to keep a cohesive feel. A lso think about modif ying existing furniture pieces; for example, I used some inexpensive faux leather and a thin piece of cardboard to make a simple black topper for a rattan dresser that came in my apartment but isn’t really my style.

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One of the easiest ways to show your personality is through the artwork you select for your apartment. Whether you’re into paintings bought from a gallery or sports posters, buy some simple frames to feature your favorites.

Finally, fi nish your decorating off with some photos of your friends and loved ones to make sure the apartment truly feels like home.

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Rearranged furniture (free) Desk ($40) Topper for dresser ($5) Sheer curtains ($5) Curtain tiebacks ($2) Bedding ($60) Bed risers ($10) Bedside lamps ($20) Painting ($20) Personal photos (free)

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JAIMIE K IM Managing Editor Hopefully by this point, you recognize that pots, pans and utensils are not optional when you have your own kitchen. When it comes to appliances and gadgets, however, you don’t want to spend your money on items that won’t be useful to you, especially when there’s monthly rent money to worry about. Ka Leo has compiled five essential appliances to guarantee you spend your money wisely.

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A slow cooker may be a somewhat bulky appliance to keep on your kitchen counter, but having one will enable you to make hot meals without having to do much.

Stews, chilis and even meats can be thrown together and cooked slowly throughout the day while you are attending class or working. By the time you get home, your meal will be waiting for you. your breakfast, and then bring more in a travel mug that will provide you with enough caffeine to get through your day.

Invest in a Mr. Coffee Single Ser ve Brewing System to guarantee you won’t waste the time it takes to assemble and clean a coffee maker, and to give you correct portions so that you aren’t wasting any coffee beans.

If you don’t drink coffee, invest in a tea kettle – or an electric tea kettle that will not only provide you with hot tea, but can also be used to cook instant meals like oatmeal and ramen.

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Having a blender can provide quick meal options, which can cut down on extra expenditures.

Blend smoothies for breakfast, or as healthy and refreshing snacks.

As another alternative, you can blend together soup concoctions, which you can store in your freezer so that you always have meal options on hand. If you’re dealing with limited counter space, consider investing in a Magic Bullet, which is considerably smaller but still as effective.

C O F F E E M A K E R/ T E A P O T With a coffee maker in your kitchen, you can expect to cut down the daily cost of stopping at Starbucks on your way to school.

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WAT E R F I LT E R Save money on bottled water by purchasing a water fi lter so that you can do all your water purifying from home. You can even cut the cost of buying juices and teas, as many brands sell single packets that only require you to add water. Just remember to regularly change the fi lter.

T OA S T E R OV E N Some apartments, especially those that are more budget friendly, may not include an oven.

A toaster oven can easily accommodate up to two people. Aside from toasting, toaster ovens can be used to bake cookies, pizzas and fries. Though it may take up a little more space on your counter, it’ll also prevent you from having to nuke too many meals.

BETH SHINER / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

The Campus Center construction woes got you down?

Read on to see what all the fuss is about.

Why do we need the Renovation & Expansion?

Campus Center is over 30 years old and has not gone through major renovations to replace equipment and repair the building: • To create access to recreational facilities and programming on upper campus • To meet the demand for more study spaces and areas to gather • To upgrade technology, equipment, energy-efficient lighting systems, etc.

• To meet student demand for a better student union • To create a community where student organizations can network and partner together to meet student needs

What do we get out of this Campus Center Renovation & Expansion Project?

Convenient access to recreational facilities with extended evening and weekend hours: • Showers and lockers • Weight training and cardio equipment • Multi-purpose gyms and studios • Multi-sport gyms for basketball, volleyball, badminton, and indoor soccer

• Brand new areas for more programming (e.g. concerts, performances, intramural sports) • Late-Night café & juice bar • More study areas and lounges • Greater variety of food choices • New and improved facilities (e.g. computer labs, bathrooms, meeting rooms, etc.)

When will the Recreational Center be built and how long will it take?

Construction began at the end of summer 2010 and will last for about 24 months.

How is the Recreational Center being financed?

The financing of the Rec Center is coming from a combination of Capital Improvement Monies from the state and revenue bonds financed through student activity fees.

Will I have to pay to use the Recreational Center?

If you are a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa fee-paying student, your membership is inclusive of the Campus Center operations fee. Membership for others will be available.

Why build the Recreational Center when the economy is bad?

What will happen to the historic buildings at the Engineering Quad?

We are able to build the Rec Center because the funding source is separate from the university’s operating budget.

Th is project will actually help the economy by providing jobs. In addition, once the building is constructed, we anticipate more student employee positions.

Two of the Engineering Quad buildings will be preserved; the Ka Leo and Duplicating Services buildings. These buildings will be part of the Recreational Center and function as multipurpose rooms.

Will the Rec Center be a studentdriven center?

Like the Campus Center Board, a student organization that governs the Campus Center, the Recreational Center will also be governed by students.

How will the building of the Recreational Center affect the landscape?

As much of the existing, including historical, landscape as possible will be preserved. Trees and plants that can be preserved will remain and those that can be relocated will be relocated either on site or somewhere on campus. Unfortunately, the Ficus benjamina tree or Weeping Fig was in the center of the Recreational Center footprint and was too large to relocate. The Ficus benjamina has been propagated. The monkey pod tree at the Campus Center will be preserved.

Will the Recreational Center be a “green” building?

Sustainability is one of the priorities for this project. Such efforts that will be included in the building of the Rec Center are: • Use of storm water for irrigation • Use of natural ventilation • Maximizing natural lights • Use of four modes of air circulation: from natural air to air conditioning • Rooftops being prepared for green roofs • Use of energy-efficient light fi xtures and equipments • Use of light sensors and sprinklers with rain sensors • Upgrading and centralizing the HVac system • Use of tinted glass to prevent overheating

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You may be eligible for the Manoa Service Award! The Manoa Service Award is a new scholarship worth up to $1,000 a semester that you can use to pay for your tuition. As a Manoa Service Scholar, you will commit to doing 125 service hours a semester. The great part about your service is that you can count hours that you already completing through volunteering, practicum, internships, and community service projects for a class or through a student organization!

If you are interested in the Manoa Service Award, please contact the Service Learning Program Offi ce at 956-4641.

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Purchasing decor for your apartment or dorm can get pricey, and most of the items you would pay for can be easily created yourself if you are willing to put in the time and effort. Cutting down on the price of your household accessories doesn’t mean you can’t have an HGT V-ready room – and looking at your next bank statement won’t give you a heart attack.

SECONDHAND FURNISHINGS If you’re looking for furnishings on Craigslist, specify in your search bar that you would like to only see options with images. Be on the lookout for items that you can spruce up yourself. Though lamps and bedside tables may appear to be older, don’t forget that some sanding and a touch of paint or varnish can go a long way.

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Fabric is extremely versatile and can be used for many furnishing needs. Cut two squares of the fabric of your choice and sew three sides before stopping to put a little stuffing inside – in no time, you’ll have a throw pillow that cost you significantly less than purchasing one. If you purchase an older sofa or chair,

you can reupholster it with fabric and a staple gun. Popular sites like DIY.com and HGT V.com provide step-by-step instructions that will leave only you knowing that it’s secondhand.

COLOR, COLOR, COLOR Don’t forget that color on walls can often be decor enough – and extremely cost effective (if you’re allowed to paint the walls).

If your living room is white, consider painting the main wall a vibrant color to make the entire room pop. If you’d like something bolder, such as stripes, use painter’s tape to mark the sections you’d like to paint. Paint can also be used to dress up drab accents throughout your room. Just don’t get too carried away in the possibilities color provides, and remember to choose colors you can live with for a while – and don’t all clash with one another.

S O DA - B O T T L E VA S E S If you like to purchase Jones or Waialua soda on occasion, save the bottle. These bottles can easily be turned into fl ower vases.

Once you’re done, thoroughly rinse out the bottle so that there isn’t any sugar that might attract ants. Take off the label and clean any residue with rubbing alcohol.

You’ll save yourself from having to make a trip to the store to pur-

chase a fl ower vase, and it’ll give whatever room you decide to put it in a friendly retro touch.

DIY PHOTO FRAMES

No room is complete without framed photos that remind you of important moments of your life. They can, however, get a little pricey, especially depending on where you purchase it and how many you plan on putting up. For a simple and cost-friendly alternative, hang a clear fishing line across a wall you’d like to adorn with photos. Then make a trip to a craft store and invest in some inexpensive miniature clothespins that you can use to hang photos on the line. The cost will be much lower than finding frames for each photo.

FRUIT BOWLS

There’s a reason why people use fruit to add as a decoration to a room, and it ’s not just be cause it provides healthy snacking options within easy reach.

Putting your favorite fruit in a bowl on top a coffee table or in the middle of a dining table will instantly add color. Oranges, aside from being a good source of vitamin C, also brighten up any room. Just be sure not to let the fruit rot, as the stench will take away from your nice decor.

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If you’re interested in growing a few flower, herb or vegetable plants, Walmart has a small selection of seeds, in addition to pots, soil and plant food. If you’re interested in a more extensive selection, however, you’ll need to visit a garden center.

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Many people would love to grow their own plants, but living in an apartment or a dorm can be discouraging for aspiring horticulturists. Take heart though: you can have your own garden just about anywhere.

The fi rst thing to ask yourself is what you want to grow. Large trees are probably out, for obvious reasons, but there are still a myriad of smaller options available.

With a lot of people looking at eating organic, an easy place to start is with veggies or herbs. If you don’t like a t ype of plant aesthetically or have a use for it, then you probably shouldn’t grow it.

When deciding what to grow, you’ll have to consider two things: where you have space, and how much sunlight that space really gets.

L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N , L O C AT I O N If you don’t mind a little bit of soil and water, placing your plants on your desk, dresser or

bookcase can be a great way to get them enough sunlight, see them regularly – to remind you to care for them – and keep them out of the reach of pets.

If you’re struggling for ideas on where to place your garden and would prefer it outside, take these locales into consideration: a f ire escape, hand rails for hanging pots, a lanai or patio, walls for vertical gardens, classic windowsill boxes, or along the side of your building (if you’re allowed to and trust your neighborhood).

My old roommate had a lemon tree on the balcony, and it grew beautifully – with just the right balance between sunlight and shade.

LET THE SUN SHINE IN Personally, I grew up in the desert and have always loved how resilient and shockingly colorful succulents are. Of course, in the desert, we had huge clusters of cacti instead of grass lawns.

In Hawai‘i, succulents aren’t difficult to come by, but caring for them can be tricky. As with

any plant, watering and sunlight are completely essential, and they can’t just receive any random amount. It’s more humid in Hawai‘i, so you need to take that into account.

I have my cacti set up by my window to ensure that they get sunlight for as long as possible, and only water them sparingly with a spray bottle. Spray bottles work great for plants that don’t require a lot of constant water.

Ever y kind of plant needs to be watered dif ferently, so if you’re like me and of ten forget to do things, get plants that need less frequent care.

T he key in deciding what t ype of plants to grow is research.

L ook up plants you’re interested in online, or ask around and see what people recommend.

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This house includes a detached garage.

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This apartment is conveniently located on the 4 bus route, which goes directly to UH.

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Rent: $800 Utilities: Not included Drive time to UH: 7 minutes

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Common-sense tips for your home gaming setup PAIGE TAKEYA Associate Chief Copy Editor Most gamers, no matter what their platform of choice is, will spend the majority of their free time parked in front of a screen. As a responsible gamer, your duty is to choose the best possible place to put said screen.

W hether you use a console or a computer, moving into a new house gives you the opportunity to create the optimum setup for your home electronic needs.

WIRING The first thing that determines where your gaming hub

will sit is the placement of the electrical outlets, so this decision may seem out of your hands – but you can still make an informed decision about which outlet to use: DO learn about the wiring of your house. Learn which outlets are connected to which circuits, and then make sure you aren’t plugging your electronics into an already overtaxed circuit. As a responsible homeowner, you should be aware of this in any case for future electrical emergencies. (You should also be aware of where the ethernet lines run, as older consoles and desktops need to be directly plugged in to access the Internet.)

D O get a surge protector. Directly plugging your electronics into the wall puts them at higher risk of failure in case of a power surge.

P L AC E M E N T Proper stability and ventilation of any gaming console needs to be a priority when de termining how to arrange your room. Overheating can be deadly for consoles, but it ’s easily preventable on your part. Make informed decisions as to where you locate your gaming hub in your new home: DONʼT set things up next to a window or any other source of

outside light. Unnecessary dust and debris from outside will invariably drift in, and the sunlight and heat will damage sensitive electronics over time.

DO stay away from enclosed spaces. Putting your consoles inside of a tiny unventilated cabinet might save you space, but this increases the chances of them overheating. A lways keep them in an open area to ensure that vents on all sides are unblocked.

DONʼT put them on carpet or any other soft surface. Keeping consoles on the floor is viable if you’re short on tables, but only do this if you have a hard floor. Soft

carpets will lace your console with dust and block its vents.

D O keep consoles horizontal.

Although most consoles are capable of being positioned vertically, this position is less stable and invites laser burns and other disc errors if they are accidentally knocked over while on.

A final piece of advice, regarding game storage: if you’re not particular about keeping games with their cases, I would recommend either putting the cases into storage or getting rid of them altogether, while keeping the games inside a CD binder or something comparable. It saves space and is more convenient.

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Decorating for couples K ARLEANNE M AT THEWS WS Chief Copy Editor Moving in with a signifignificant other is an exciting step, but it can also lead to conflict nflict when it comes to decorating ating your new home together. ether.

Below are some strategies egies for keeping things civil when cohabitating.

P I C K S OM E T H I N G TOGETHER Go shopping together ether (even if it’s at a secondhand hand store) and browse through ough the home wares. When you fi nd anything that both of you like, try to fi gure out what it is that appeals to each of you (colors, ors, lines, function, etc.). If it’s in your budget, buy one of these items to have something in your new place that belongs to both of you.

M I X A N D M AT C H Compromise. In some cases, this may mean getting the couch style that you like and the lamp your partner likes or already owns. But you may also be able to find pieces that have certain aspects that appeal to each of you; for example, maybe you love the soft texture of a certain duvet, while your partner is drawn to its color.

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KEEP IT CLASSIC Kitschy items tend to rely on individual taste and be more gendered than classic furnishings – think of cutesy plastic lamps in bright colors or typical dormdoor posters. So if you can’t agree on a style, attempt to copy the clean lines and simple color schemes of high-end pieces.

B E C O N S I D E R AT E Think about function, not just looks. If you love a certain chair but your

partner finds it uncomfortable, find another option. Also be sensitive to your partner’s feelings about existing possessions; people can be very attached to their belongings, and shooting down the afghan he or she has had since childhood as ugly can lead to an even uglier fight.

DONʼT BE TOO SERIOUS Moving in as a couple doesn’t mean your new home has to look like you personally consulted with Martha Stewart. If you want to keep your moose statuette that poops chocolate candy or your monkey-shaped coin bank on the bookshelf (both of which my husband and I have), go right ahead.

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Color coding your crib SHELBY AGUINALDO Contributing Writer

Decorating your living space is a way to express yourself, and adding a color scheme into the picture can really help personalize the room and make it comfortable to live in. Different colors evoke different emotions and can set the mood for an entire room. If you live in the dorms,

Red is a color that increases energy, spontaneity and passion. So if you’re someone who has a hard time keeping your energy up throughout the day, consider a red color scheme.

you are ver y limited to what you can do to make your room your own, so using a color scheme is a good way to make up for it. Even though painting walls are not allowed, simple things like having your bedsheets match your side lamp can bring color into your room. If you’re moving off campus, talk to your landlord about being able to paint.

Here are a few colors and what they represent:

Yellow inspires fun, humor, personal power, logic and intellect. It is an excellent color to help your room project brightness and happiness.

Green supports balance, communication and acceptance.

Decorating with this color is a good way to make the room feel soothing and safe.

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blue and indigo increase calmness, honesty, kindness, inner peace, emotional depth and devotion. For someone who is always on the go and only goes home to sleep, blue is a good color to fill the room with.

Orange sparks creativity, productivity, pleasure, optimism and emotional expression. This color is good for someone who has trouble staying on task and focusing, or the artist who needs a creative space.

V iolet creates an environment of imagination, intuition, meditation and aestheticism. If you’re someone who is ver y free both in spirit and mind, this might be the color for you.

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Keeping the critters out: safe and humane pest-control methods for your home A LVIN PARK Associate Features Editor

Although common household pests like cockroaches, ants and mice play vital roles in our ecosystem, the last place you want to see them is inside your home. Instead of resorting to t toxic pesticides and other oth methods that may prove harmful to your family and pets, try these approaches to keep those uninvited guests out for good. gu

C O C K ROAC H E S Cockroaches are incredibly bly adaptive insects that thrive in n human environments, so the best st defense in keeping these buggers out is to make your home as undesirable as possible.

If your house or apartment has a roach problem, clean up your act: keep food – including your pet’s – in tightly sealed containers, ers, wipe your counters and eating areas thoroughly, and never leave dishes unwashed, especially at night.

As water is a vital resource for roachh es, keep typically moist areas dry.

Even a few drops of water near the kitchen sink are more than enough for a roach. Also be sure to sweep floors and vacuum frequently to pick up any fallen allen food particles.

It’s also important to clean household appliances frequently to prevent roaches. p Pull out refrigPu erators and stoves erat aand clean the areas

behind and beside them. Wipe the outside of the appliances too and be sure to remove grease, as it is a popular food source for roaches. popu

ANTS Though ants are tiny, these incredibly social insects gather in colonies, which can g lead to headaches for any homeowner trying to get rid of them.

Instead of resorting to toxic chemicals that may be unsafe, simply remove sources of ant attraction.

Just as with roaches, keep your kitchen clean. As an added measure, try washing floors, cabinets and countertops with equal parts vinegar and water to repel the insects. If you have an ant problem in your cupboards, sprinkle cinnamon or red pepper on the shelves, as the smell of spices can deter ants.

If you see a line of ants in your home or apartment, trace them back to where they came from.

Use caulk to seal all possible openings into your house – even the tiniest entrances – as ants are small and can squeeze through almost any orifi ce.

M I C E/ R AT S Instead of using glue ue traps or rat poisons that at only help the problem m temporarily, the most effective form of mice and rat rodent-control is to limit entry.

Since rodents are attracted to areas with adequate food sources and shelter, eliminate their access by, as with other pests, keeping floors and counter surfaces clean and free of food. Store your dry food and pet food in chew-proof

containers (like plastic bins, ns, instead of bags) and tightly tly seal your trash so they ey can’t get in.

It’s important to use se preventative measures oututdoors to discourage mice i and rrats from entering your home hom in the fi rst place. Reduce hiding places by keeping your hi grass and plants trimmed, g and an store outdoor barbecues, grills and furniture cu away awa from buildings.

Determine where the animals are entering from by examining entry points such as holes, cracks or gaps around pipes and doors. Use tell-tale signs like feces or signs of chewing to determine places where rodents show up and seal entry points accordingly.

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Beware bed bugs TREVOR Z AKOV Staff Writer

A strange development in re cent years: Bed bugs have again somehow become a serious issue for people across the planet.

Bed bugs are extremely small insects that grow to be not much larger than 5 millimeters. They are predominantly nocturnal and feed on blood.

A n act proposed in Congress in 2009, titled “Don’t L et the Bed Bugs Bite,” cites the alarming statistic that bed-bug populations had risen over 500 percent in the previous five years.

It ’s not just a silly reference to a childhood bedtime rhyme – bed bugs seriously do bite.

However, they only go after

humans when other sources of food are unavailable.

K N OW YO U R FAC T S The most alarming facts about bed bugs include the ugly reality that these insects can survive for many months in a dormant state without feeding.

These insects also crawl onto you while you are sleeping to suck your blood, cause rashes to your skin and often seek to lay their eggs inside your skin.

Numerous articles from across the country these past few years have chronicled the phenomenon of the bed-bug epidemic. Bed-bug infestations were reduced in the 1940s and 1950s with the use of DDT, but DDT was outlawed in 1972 be-

cause use of its harmful effects fects on humans.

Since nce then, there has been en a resurgence in bed-bug populations pulations across the world.

CO OM MB BAT AT I N G T H E P RO B L E M There are many instances where here entire office buildings have ve been obligated to throw away way all furniture due to a bedbug g infestation introduced by an employee who most likely tracked acked in the bug, eggs, or both from om their own home.

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specifically engineered to kill bed bugs and similar home invaders. The second, and most successful, is f l option ti i for f people l to completely remove all carpeting, furniture, or other house hold objects and start again from scratch. The resurgence

of bed-bug populations has given yett another th reason why h it is i increasingly important to maintain a hygienic place to live – something to keep in mind when getting a new place.

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Staying safe: basic disaster-survival kits SHELBY AGUINALDO Contributing Writer

Hawai‘i may be beautiful and look peaceful, but it has a historyy of earthquakes and tsunamis – and is long overdue for a hurricane. You may not q ot be able to t predict one of these natural disasters, but you can prepare yourself by putting together some emergency supplies in a duffle bag or backpack. Keep the kit t somewhere accessible in your dorm/home where it can be picked up at a mos ment’s notice. You may think of more specific things to add to your list, m t, but here is i a list of basic survival items:

General: G F Flashlight (with extra batteries) Duct tape Umbrella Battery-powered radio Rope Money

Health: First aid kit Gloves Prescription medications h/allergy/pain reliever) Basic medication (flu/cold/cough/allergy/pain

Hygiene: Toilet paper Wet wipes hpaste) Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothpaste)

Warmth: Extra clothes Blanket/pillow

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Ka Leo’s advice to clear your clutter ANTON GLAMB / KA LEO O HAWAI‘I

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M ARIA K ANAI Features Editor Make a promise to yourself to clean/put away one thing each time you go into your room. It ’ll get cleaner as the day progresses.

Throw clothes on your bed, not on the f loor. It forces you to clean up before you go to sleep.

CANDACE C HANG Special Issues Editor When you notice your clutter getting out of control, throw a garage sale. You’ll get rid of unused items – and be able to pocket some cash.

K ARLEANNE M AT THEWS Chief Copy Editor Decide on a place for ever y new item as you purchase it, instead of allowing things to pile up.

If you can’t find a permanent home for something, either you don’t need it or you need to get rid of something else.

Choose furniture that can double as storage space, such as a trunk the right size for a coffee table. If you can’t manage to keep everything in place, you’ll at least have somewhere you can quickly stash the mess when someone’s coming over.

PAIGE TAKEYA Associate Chief Copy Editor Resist the temptation to pile things on f lat surfaces. In my experience, f loors work better when you can actually walk on them.

Designate a specific place to keep important items like your phone, iPod or hairbrush. That way, even if your room does descend into chaos, you’ll never have to scramble to fi nd your essentials.

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Divying up the chore chart

Check out the campus M ARIA K ANAI Features Editor Many of us once grew up in a household where chores were assigned to us, whether we liked them or not. Those of you who have left the nest as college kids may think you’re free from such mundane tasks. However, if you have roommates, you’ll need an agreement where you each pitch in for an equal share in the house. Without that fair balance, situations can turn ugly – and end with all of you pointing fingers and blaming each other for the mess.

D R A F T A C O N T R AC T Find a quiet room somewhere and get out a piece of paper and pen. Begin by writing down tasks you and your roommates bring up. Erica Weber, a communications senior, said, “Even though it doesn’t seem

like there could be problems, it is good to be proactive and anticipate what could be future issues, such as cleaning.” She lived with three other girls, and found a contract to be a good way to keep ever yone accountable and on the same page. Her contract included house rules on overnight guests, study hours and cleaning schedules.

K E E P T O T H E C O N T R AC T Because you sat down with your roommates, you have “witnesses.” Don’t back out of what you agreed to do, and make sure you keep to your delegated chores. Simple.

B R E A K I N G T H E C O N T R AC T W hat do you do when a roommate breaks the contract?

For Weber, it was pretty simple.

“I just had a private conversation and expressed how I felt about her boyfriend always be-

ing over. I expressed how I felt and why, and pulled out the contract we signed at the beginning of the semester, and she apologized.” However, as a roommate, you need to be understanding that sometimes people mess up. If your roommate forgets to take out the trash, don’t whip out your copy of the contract and wave it in his/her face. That way, when you mess up, you won’t be treated the same way.

A N A LT E R N AT I V E M E T H O D If this whole contract thing is too structured for you and your roommates, you can always resort to the “free-for-all” method, which works best for roomies who are already good friends with laidback personalities. “We all do our own part with dishes.

Pretty much if it needs to be done, you take action and do it,” said Chris Steiz, an art senior. “It seems to work fine.”

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Throw a party as a roommate icebreaker SHAYNA DIAMOND Staff Writer It ’s tough to not only find a roommate, but a roommate who you get along with. You most likely have different schedules, groups of friends, jobs and majors. But there is an easy way to get to know your roommate without awkward silences: throw a party.

W hen I moved in with my roommate, I wanted to get to know her better, and she proposed a great idea: a barbecue.

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Getting to know each other’s friends was also an easy way to get to know each other. Not only did having our friends around ease any awkward hesitations, but it gave us insight into who the other person was. It’s true that you can often see who a person is in the company that he or she keeps.

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2012 Spring Housing Guide

A brief guide to passive aggression How to drive your roommates crazy A NTON GLAMB Staff Writer

GA S L I G H T I N G

Things don’t always work out with roommates, and when that happens, you can either shrivel up and try to ignore the problems, or confront them head-on. Alternatively, you can become a passive-aggressive antagonist and ďŹ nd pleasure in all of the subtle ways you can irritate your roommate.

If you find yourself needing to get or stay on your roommate’s bad side, here are some subtle things to do that won’t get you arrested.

B E I N C O N S I D E R AT E

Every time your roommates bring home food from a restaurant, don’t eat it, but open up the take-out containers and leave them that way in the refrigerator.

That way you can honestly say that you didn’t eat their food, you were just checking it out. After a few times, this will really get under your roommates’ skin.

Inverting the arrangement of things like lamps and fans in the room is also a great way to annoy your roommates, especially if you don’t ask them for permission first. For example, if something is on the left side of the living room, move it to the right, and vice -versa.

A nother fun idea is to switch where things go in the kitchen. For example, you can take all the plates and put them where the cups used to be, put all the cups where the pans were, then put all the pans where the plates went. A lso, switching the silverware drawer with one of the other drawers in the kitchen will confuse and frustrate anyone in need of a fork.

O O P S , I D I D I T AGA I N Knocking your roommates’ towels onto the floor every time you enter the bathroom is something that is easy to play off as an accident, and seeing your towel on the ground every time you enter the bathroom is pretty disheartening, particularly if you have used it recently, and it spent the day acquiring a musty smell rather than drying off.

It’s the little things that count when living together, so if you are so disposed, try these tips out and see what happens. Of course, if you wish to have a peaceful and cooperative household, consider this a list of a few things not to do.

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