Niner Times: September 4, 2018

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HAVEN49 POSTPONES NEWS MOVE-IN AGAIN Students now hope to move in by September 15

by Megan Bird by Jacob Baum News Editor News Intern

Hundreds of students are forced to find alternative housing after apartment complex Haven49 once again delayed its opening, this time promising housing

by September 15. The first delay postponed the move-in date from August 15 to August 31.

Haven49 is a 887-bed/332-unit, mid-rise apartment complex intended to house UNC Charlotte students. It is owned and developed by Haven Campus Communities and is the newest off-campus housing addition to the University community. The fall launch of Haven49 was widely anticipated and was to provide residents with state of the art technology and facilities, including a fitness center, tanning room, resort-style pool and cabanas.

UNC Charlotte junior Maria Cruzat is one of the many affected by the delays.

“Due to construction patterns in Charlotte, I am not too surprised by the delays,” Cruzat told the Niner Times. “I understand that no parties favor this situation, but I would have liked for Haven49 to be more transparent about the status of the apartment.”

After the initial delay to August 31, students were given two options for compensation. They could put their August rent towards a hotel room with transportation provided to and from campus along with a $500 Visa gift card, or they could find alternative housing, receive a $1,000 stipend and push rent payment back to September. Rent is roughly $650. After the second delay to September 15, those living in hotels can choose to receive $250 per week until move-in or apply their August rent payment to September. Those who continue to find other living accommodations will receive the $250 per week and have their rent payment pushed back to October.

For many, the help is not quite enough. Because residents do not have the access they anticipated to certain facilities, they are forced to eat out, pay for laundry service, and even find storage for their belongings.

One parent told WSOCTV, “I think it borders on criminal. I really do.”

Another student created a Facebook page called “Victims of Haven49.”

Many are confused by the inconspicuous cause of the construction delays.

Peter Jakel, Public Relations Representative for Haven49, offered an explanation: “Construction projects are very complex and each stage affects the timing of the next stage, and in many cases you’re able to make up lost time in future stages. So it’s unfortunately impossible to pinpoint the exact cause of any delay.”

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County records show that the building has 138 outstanding holds – the parking garage alone has seven –and several failed inspections. A hold is placed on a project until certain requirements are met and the project cannot pass its final inspection until these are fulfilled. The complex failed an inspection on August 16, a day after students were originally expected to move in. This inspection has yet to be passed. However, the building does have all of its necessary permits. Students will not be able to move in until a final inspection is passed and a certificate of occupancy is issued. According to county data, the construction has cost Haven49 $19,182,300 to date.

Mecklenburg County Officials stated via email, “the project is currently under active construction but still has multiple holds from county and city agencies before a certificate of occupancy can be issued.”

Haven49 owner Jay Williams stated “we certainly have not made this easy, and for that, I am sorry.”

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT TO VOTE ON JERRY RICHARDSON STADIUM UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees vote to keep Jerry Richardson name on stadium following investigation

by Alexandria Sands Managing Editor

The UNC Charlotte Student Senate, which acts as the representatives of the student body, is weighing whether to push back on the Board of Trustees decision to keep Jerry Richardson’s name on the university’s football stadium.

Questions of whether the former Carolina Panthers owner’s name would remain have been up in the air since December, when allegations of racial slurs and sexual misconduct against Richardson surfaced.

Following the announcement of Richardson’s $2.75 million fine by the NFL in June, UNC Charlotte officials announced in August the Board of Trustees had unanimously decided to honor the naming rights agreement.

Richardson agreed to donate $10 million to the university in return for his name on the $40 million stadium. He’s paying that in annual increments of $1 million from 2013, when the team was established, until 2022.

At its Thursday meeting, the Student Senate read a resolution which would publicly state the organization is against the board’s decision if passed. The bill will be reread and voted on at the next meeting this Thursday.

It would ask the board to reconsider its decision as well as request public and open meetings be held on the issue.

Trustees reached their consensus during a closed session teleconference with its 13-members, including one student, Niayai Lavien, the student body president.

“We discussed all our options and at the end of the day, we picked the best decision that we feel like was in the best interest of the university,” Lavien said at the Senate meeting.

According to Kyra Durham, a senator who works in Admissions, Niner Guides are not saying Jerry Richardson’s name when referring to the stadium during campus tours.

“We don’t support the fact that he did what he did,” she says.

A school policy reads if an “individual for whom a facility is named in conduct that is injurious to the reputation of the university,” the name may be removed.

Also on the public’s mind was whether the 13-foot statue of Richardson would stay outside the Bank of America Stadium entrance. David Tepper, the new Carolina Panthers owner, says his purchase agreement included a requirement the statue not be moved.

At least four former Panthers employees received financial settlements for their silence, according to Sports Illustrated report that revealed details of the allegations. It describes “Jean Day” on Fridays when Richardson would ask female employees to turn around so he could admire and make comments. He was also said to have used racial slurs against an AfricanAmerican scout.

Following the allegations, Richardson announced plans to sell the team. Tepper bought it in July for $2.275 billion.

An NFL statement said the investigation found “no information” that would “discredit the claims made or that would undermine the veracity of the employees who made those claims.”

The majority of Richardson’s fine will be donated to organizations that address race and gender-based issues.

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CELEBRATING, NOT CAPITALIZING

by Madison Dobrzenski Opinion Editor

In the early hours of June 28, 1969, New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar and dance club located in New York City. The Stonewall Inn was a space that accepted even the most marginalized members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans and gender non-conforming people of color. During the raid, one woman in handcuffs, later recognized as Stormé DeLarverie, was hit over the head by an officer and pleaded to the crowd: “Why don’t you guys do something?” And do something, they did.

The raiding of the police in what was a safe queer space turned into days of demonstrations from bar patrons, later becoming the notorious “Stonewall Riots.” The riots were a driving force for queer activism and organizations, including, but not limited to, the start of the Human Rights Campaign, the Gay Liberation Movement and the birth of Pride.

Before Stonewall, the protests and demonstrations of the gay rights movement were passive and unthreatening. The marches were done in silence and even had dress codes. Stonewall showed that passive acts weren’t going to cut it anymore. Pride needed to be more than a march with a dress code.

The first Pride march took place on the first anniversary of the Stonewall riots to commemorate the uprising. Heavy with emotion and strife, the march was organized by many queer activists. Craig Rodwell, his partner Fred Sargeant, Ellen Brody and Linda Rhodes wrote a proposal for the march to be held in New York City, as well as an annual march to be held every last Saturday in June with “no dress or age regulations.” While the proposal was getting approved, bisexual activist Brenda Howard did the planning. Meeting in Rodwell’s apartment and bookstore, the details for the first NYC Pride Parade, then known as the Christopher Street Liberation Day March, were decided. The first pride march was held on June 28, 1970, with no dress code or age regulations.

You may not know it looking at it now, but Pride began as a passionate response to police brutality, discrimination and queerphobia. It began to commemorate the mistreatment of an incredibly marginalized group of people and to ensure that we would not forget how far the LGBTQ+ community has come and where it needs to go. Pride began to instill hope in queer people.

It began to instill resilience. The first time I attended a Pride march, I was brought to tears by the amount of support, community and love there was in one location. We’ve honestly come so far since Stonewall.

However, by coming so far and making so much progress, the Pride festival and march has developed into an extremely commercialized event. During June, you can walk into Target and purchase a rainbow tank top or a T-shirt that says “Love Wins.” If you attend the parade, you’ll see Food Lion, Wells Fargo, T-Mobile and so many more companies selling shirts, passing out

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merchandise and wearing rainbow colors. This should be a good thing, right?

This means that corporations are endorsing equality, right?

Not necessarily. A lot of queer folks take issue with what Pride has become.

They argue that corporations attending and endorsing Pride has made Pride too white, straight and commercialized. They worry that we’ve strayed too far from where we started. If I am going to be honest, I mostly agree with them.

I definitely believe that it’s okay that Pride has changed, because society has changed. People have changed. We have progressed since Stonewall.

The parade is not only a desperate sign of hope, but it’s a celebration of the community. It’s a celebration of what we have survived and how we have thrived. However, the celebration is now being used by corporations as a profiting tactic. People are drawn to companies that share their values, and companies are attending Pride, putting out Pride ads and capitalizing on that.

I mean hell, the Charlotte Pride parade itself is named after Bank of America.

Pride has gone from the “Liberation Day March,” to a name like the “Bank of America Charlotte Pride Parade.” What does this say about Pride? Is it really about instilling hope and resilience anymore? Is it really about Stonewall anymore?

Don’t get me wrong, I recognize the ways this is a sign of success for the LGBTQ+ community. I think it does say a lot about our growth as a society if corporations are attending Pride and being public about it. I think that in the abstract, it is a great thing. In fact, companies will sell Pride merchandise, rainbows and all, and donate it to queer charities. However, they will donate such a small fraction of the profit made from the merchandise that it’s a cheap excuse for support. For example, H&M donates 10 percent of its sales from its “Pride Out Loud” collection, while J. Crew donates 50 percent of the purchase price of its Pride shirts. Not only could H&M donate more to LGBTQ+ charities, but H&M also has a manufacturing plant in China, a place known for anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. How can a corporation claim to be supportive of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride month and not be ethical in its production year round? They want money. That’s it. And that’s not what Pride is or should be about.

When the New York City police raided the Stonewall Inn, they were not met with rainbows or 10 percent of a fight. They were met with rebellion. They were met with strength. They were met with Pride. Not Pride that is now reduced to a rainbow T-shirt that barely even benefits queer people, but Pride that makes people feel safe and recognized. The type of Pride that represents Stormé DeLarverie, Brenda Howard, and all the other activists that got us to where we are. The type of Pride that should be remembered, commemorated and celebrated, not capitalized on.

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SPORTS

by Sam Palian Sports Editor

DARTS, NAPS AND SOCCER

CHARLOTTE 49ER SENIORS ARE READY TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR FINAL YEAR AS NINERS

After nearly clinching a conference tournament of the Week honor, which he also earned early in wish they had done some things a little differentchampionship in their junior season, Charlotte the 2017 season. ly, whether it be not taking enough naps or not Men’s Soccer seniors are ready to finish off their Madden and Bruce have also earned severreally making the best use of the opportunities college career with quite a year. al honors over the years including both being within their reach.

Tommy Madden, Callum Montgomery, Daniel named as pre-season All-Conference USA. “The facilities here are really amazing and I Bruce and Dean Rutherford have all been vital Rutherford has had his hand in many of the think my first year here, I regret not using and parts of this program in their time here, but evmajor goals for the Charlotte 49ers, such as an utilizing them as much as possible. Especially ery college athlete eventually reaches their final assist on the game-winning goal in the Conferif you’re not playing as much your first year, year donning their collegiate jersey. just being able to use the amazing “I think we’ve really enjoyed the facilities and opportunities there relationships we’ve made in the are on campus with different areas, locker room, you know coaches different coaches, the gym, the and players alike. Just growing fields and just utilizing all of these closer as a unit together, enjoying things available to you is pretty the highs and going through the important,” said Bruce. lows together as a team has been Making the most of their time a really enjoyable kind of process,” isn’t always easy, but these athletes said Bruce. certainly seem to have done so, During their time on the field, even making time for the occasional these athletes do their best to lead round of darts, which apparently by example in a lot of ways. On the the soccer players enjoy doing quite field, keeping their composure and often. staying focused are important, but As far as what they plan to do at a lot goes into being leaders away the end of their time at Charlotte as from the field as well. players, all of the senior stars hope “We try to show them what it to continue playing professionally takes to be a part of the main when they leave the Niners. squad, and that’s just really work“I think all of us have aspirations ing hard obviously on and off of to play professionally, I can’t speak Photos courtesy of Charlotte Athletics/Sam Roberts the field, doing everything the for them for sure, I know I definiteright way. Not just with school, but ly want to play professionally and taking care of yourself as well, not ence USA Tournament semifinal game to go on to then also probably pursue some sort getting too drawn into this other kind of life you the championship game. or master’s or graduate’s degree, I’m not entirely could live as college student,” said Madden. “Just Sometimes the relationships you build come sure yet,” said Montgomery. being that role model, showing what it takes to to mean far more than any of the honors you These young men can be seen on Transamerbe a top player here is big.” receive or things that you do as an athlete. ica Field throughout the fall season leading the Each of these seniors certainly seem to live up “Especially coming in with some of these guys, Niners to what will likely be a wonderful season. to the expectations they have set for themselves. me and Brucey came in together, they (Madden They will continue to do so Friday, Sept. 7 at Old Montgomery was named pre-season Conference and Bruce) came in together, so we’ve been here Dominion at 7 p.m.

USA Defensive Player of the Year as well as together for a long time now and building that pre-season All-Conference USA for the 2018 seabond together for four years now has been fanson. He has collected many honors over his time tastic,” said Rutherford. at Charlotte including an early Defensive Player Aside from their accomplishments, they do

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SNAP INTO THE NEW YEAR

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ comes to jerry richardson stadium as fall semester kicks off with a bang

by Tyler Trudeau Staff Writer

Easily being one of the biggest hits this summer at theaters across the globe, Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” was the obvious choice to headline this year’s Gold Rush Outdoor Movie Night, presented by Campus Activities Board (CAB). For a number of reasons, this jam-packed superhero goliath offered up just the right amount of angst, astonishment and bittersweet anticipation to parallel the dawn of a new semester for Charlotte students.

While its premise might stray far from the anxieties and hopes we find here on campus, as it sees the superhero team battling the likes of radical despot Thanos, who yearns to extinguish half the universe, the first week of class has concluded in epic fashion.

By this time, I’m sure, there are only a rare few who have yet to witness the monumental cataclysm that resulted from one of this year’s most devastating films. As it swiftly took over the box office, the nineteenth feature film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe rolled into theaters this April with the intent of reshaping the billion-dollar franchise as we know it. Set with the largest cast of characters in any superhero film ever and a slew of surprising narrative twists along the way, the latest “Avengers” chapter quickly manifested into Photo by Nikolai Mather

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the epitome of game-changing summer blockbusters. Even after seeing the film two times already, I was certainly eager to experience it once more.

If I recall, the last time I ventured to Jerry Richardson Stadium for a CAB event, the just-as-substantial mammoth of a superhero film in 2016’s “Captain America: Civil War” was splayed across the massive screen just above the football field. As I sat amongst mostly all strangers, myself a naive freshman at the time, I settled atop the artificial turf and arched my neck as I awaited the “Avengers”-esque hero vs. hero face-off to play out. Leaving just as shell-shocked as I had been the first time I’d seen the film, this time with a surge of sporadic opinions spewing from the surrounding crowd of students and Marvel fans alike, I departed from the stadium that night in an excited silence.

The emotional events of “Civil War” some two years ago, however, were somewhat pale in comparison to the earth-shattering premise of this year’s “Infinity War.” As I entered the stadium once more, intoxicated by anticipation and the hope of relinquishing the anxieties of a budding semester, I found myself drawing an intriguing parallel between the colossal blockbuster and the new year of academia. Traveling this time amongst good friends, classmates who have shared the stresses of a complex major here at

Charlotte, I saw the film as something beyond the grand-scale superhero epic it presented. As it pitched a story of desperate survival, unexpected consequences and a slice of hope on the horizon, the film became a peculiar metaphor for the semester ahead.

While I didn’t come here to review the film, as others have done that for Niner Times already, I uncovered a unique melancholy watching it again during the first week of class. Beginning my junior year, it would seem that I have entered a particularly vital time in my college career, a sort of crossroads where the decisions I make now could shape where I go in the coming future. As my studies become increasingly more complicated and fascinating than before, the anxieties of the school year have been mixed with a subtle hopefulness of what might come next. Be it a job at the highest-regarded firm in Charlotte or some other bold aspiration, I feel that I’ve arrived at the most exciting, and nerve-wracking, time of my college existence.

While I won’t go so far as calling it the endgame, at the risk of sounding almost morbid, the disquieting suspense of the future is what fuels not only

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the plot of “Avengers: Infinity War,” but my own personal aspirations as well. As the Marvel powerhouse is very much a precursor to 2019’s untitled “Avengers 4,” this emerging semester is in itself a precursor to unexpected things set to come. Even as the film, a fantasy of titans battling adversity amid a swift and shocking turn of events, might very well lay apart from our simple reality, the struggles at its center are not unlike our own. Albeit being far less dramatic than the demise of half the universe, both the anxieties and inherent optimism within “Infinity War” in many ways mirror that of the upcoming semester.

Despite the somewhat-contrived metaphor I sought to lay out from the night, returning to the Jerry Richardson Stadium to watch “Avengers: Infinity War” was an enjoyable experience nonetheless. While my mind still sprawled to the coming semester, the fascinating mix of excitement and dread imbued in the superhero fantasy lent the night even more significance than simply watching a movie in a field. Perhaps it was CAB’s sole concern to let students enjoy a great film in the company of friends, but beyond that, maybe something more.

ACROSS 1 Reality show whose Dutch version was called “Now or Neverland” 11 Conceal 15 “Now, look ... “ 16 “Hairspray” mom 17 Ballpark figure 18 Film noir crime fighters 19 Calendar abbr.

20 “__: Cyber” 21 Fluctuates 23 Marsh growth 25 Dinette piece with cupboards 27 City on the Oka 28 Org. in “This Film Is Not Yet Rated” 30 Starts to slip and slide?

31 Collection area 34 Chrysler Building style

35 Source of suds 40 Label on some foreign goods 42 Colorful almanac pg.

46 For calorie counters 47 Enjoying the Smithsonian, briefly 48 Pirates rival 50 Fire starter 51 Drama set in ‘60s Manhattan 52 Music genre 54 Spare a friend’s feelings, maybe 55 “Your turn” 56 One level higher than 60 British weapon acronym 61 Source of shade 62 Like apron strings 63 Temptation

DOWN 1 Result of a gas shortage?

2 Must-choose situation 3 Top performer 4 Cal.’s 101, e.g.

5 Thrust and parry 6 Words between partners?

7 Starbucks tea 8 Common base 9 Mordor menace 10 “The Canterbury Tales” estate manager 11 Liverpool lengths 12 Online forum VIPs 13 Eyes-closed event 14 “The Wizard of Oz” setting 22 51-Across bigwig 24 Rags or bags lead-in 25 Fire 26 Multiplication symbol?

28 Mineral in thin sheets 29 Smart dog 32 Mayan structure 33 Landlocked Normandy department 36 Light and fluffy dessert 37 Garment in a Gilbert and Sullivan title 38 Like a car in storage 39 Syncopated rhythmic element 41 Frozen Wasser 42 Loftiest 43 Cosmic energy, in Hinduism 44 Tiny Tootsie Roll 45 __ butter 49 Amazed 50 One of four ... and of thirteen 52 Service with painted nails 53 Gp. with many barrels 57 Youngster’s address 58 Youngster 59 Loud sound

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FALL INTO FASHION

Fashion trends for fall are blast from the past

By Katherine Herrera Staff Writer

Welcome back! Fall classes are in session, and so will the fashion trends for the new season that will hit all stores soon. Goodbye sundresses and bikinis!

Well…maybe not in the next couple of weeks just yet, as we all know it’s been quite hot. Even too hot for jeans.

Have any of you noticed that some online stores have launched their new arrivals for the fall collection? So far, they started launching the new fall arrivals with sweaters, vests, scarves and more. By mid-September and towards the end of the month, all the fall fashion trends should be in stores ready for us to buy.

Before I get into the trends of this fall, may I mention that now is a great time to go out and buy swimsuits for the low, low price. Anything that came out for the summer from shoes, tops, skirts are now all on sale for the lowest price. If you read my article last year, I mentioned the best times to get what.

Everyone can afford name brands, you just have to keep an eye out for the sales. Everything towards the end of the season ends up going on sale for the lowest so they can bring in all the new stuff for the new season. Stock up for next summer! This also goes for all men out there too, not just women.

Back to the trends for this fall and what you will be seeing a lot of. Who loves the ‘80s? I think everyone! Yes, the trends from the 1980s are coming back, and it is so exciting. Black leather is everything, and it appeared on the runway quite a bit. It’s sexy, bold, chic and you can wear it with anything.

Black leather pants or skirts can be mixed with a causal sweater to dress it up or however you want. The options are endless when it comes to leather, especially black leather. Big shoulders, oversized wear and bold colors are also part of the return of the ‘80s trend.

Another big trend that is coming back is animal print! The sexiest thing you could wear is animal print. From shoes to accessories to outerwear. Of course, your classic leopard print and also zebra print in different colors. Animal print for this fall is not meant to be neutral, by adding color to these animal prints, it makes a bold statement. Not only will you have confidence, but you will look fearless.

Suits have been reinvented with a more of sexy twist. Dressing up for work doesn’t have to be boring anymore and can turn into an easy night out

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look. The runway showed more of the shoulder tops, low v-necks and shorter bottoms.

Plaid is back! It’s always a must have for every fall to be honest. A plaid outfit with an oversized handbag is in style. Big bags and bright colors, like pink and puffy jackets, will be some of the latest to trend this fall. A lot of designers are pushing a variety of styles this year. There is so much to look forward to this year in fashion and I can’t wait.

Since there are some throwbacks for the fall, you might come to find out you already have some of these styles in your closet. You can always change up your look by reusing what you already have. Just another way to keep up with trends while trying to save some money. I know we covered more of the fashion in what to wear, but also keep a look out for new hairstyle trends and makeup trends. Stay FEARLESS FOR FALL 2018! #fearlessfall18

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Tips for surviving your freshman year

By Hailey Turpin Lifestyle Editor

Don’t let your first year get the best of you

You’ve been thinking about your freshman year of college since the day you walked off the stage at your high school graduation. And if you’re normal, you’ve been thinking about it since before that. But you were never taught how life would be on your own, so how do you figure it out? I wish there was a simple answer to that, but unfortunately, you will always keep messing up and learning. So, until you can successfully sustain yourself, here are some tips on how to help along the first year of your college.

Get organized If you didn’t know, college is not like high school. In high school, it’s really easy to get by without studying or studying too hard. But before you realize it, you’re balls-deep into your midterm week and you have two tests and a paper due in 12 hours. Make sure to prepare and get organized BEFORE school gets too hard for you to handle. Go out, spend the money on an notebooks, folders and storage units to get all your stuff in a way that works for you.

personal convictions will help you a lot when times get rough and you need help or encouragement.

Use the resources given to you To help put it into perspective, YOU’RE PAYING FOR THE RESOURCES PROVIDED TO YOU. The teaching assistants, tutors, study sessions, health resources, library resources and many more things around campus are only there to help you. It’s tough getting through a major life change like moving to college, and lots of places around campus are here to help you succeed. Don’t waste your money.

Life at a major turning point can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.

Take time to learn your surroundings, budget your time and money and don’t be afraid of missing out.

Don’t stress You’re definitely going to get stressed. What “don’t stress” means is to not get more stressed than you need to be. A good friend from my childhood always said, “Life’s what you make it,” so if you make yourself aware of what is stressing you, you can adapt better to the stressful situation. Say that you have three tests and a paper due all in the same week. You’re freaking out, but acknowledging that these things are stressing you out and planning your study/work time ahead, you can easily move throughout the week with less freak attacks.

Don’t use all of your DB Self explanatory, but difficult in practice. If you can, only use your DB for small things, like snacks on the way to class or coffee from Peet’s.

Using your DB for your bigger meals (dinner or lunch) will use more at one time and will deplenish quicker than you think. The occasional meal is okay when you only have $5 in your bank account, but if you use it frequently, you’ll only have 20 bucks on your card after the first two weeks.

Find your comfort zone In this context, the meaning of a comfort zone is anything (anyone, anywhere, any group) that you enjoy and feel the most comfortable in. This could mean a club, a room on campus, a friend group, a job, or literally anything else that makes you the happiest. Having a safe space where you can be grounded in your values, beliefs, lifestyle or your

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Laundry Dos and Don’ts

By Hailey Turpin Lifestyle Editor

Why would anyone need to know how to do laundry? Well, living at home for 18 years and finally stumbling out of the nest can really scare a lot of people because they have never been taught how to wash/dry/care for clothing. Thankfully, it’s not rocket science. Anyone can do it. Here are some dos and don’ts on how to get the job done right.

Dos:

Don’ts:

• Pick a day of the week to do laundry. It helps if you have a plan and keep on track.

• Hang/fold clothes after they are done drying. It helps prevent wrinkles.

• Hang up clothes that may shrink or are already too tight. If they are dried, they could shrink and no longer fit.

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• Forget the dryer sheets. They help eliminate static electricity and keep them smelling fresh.

• Mix lights with darks.

THEY WILL BLEED. • Leave your clothes in the washers/dryers. They can mold or wrinkle, and if you’re on campus, it’s rude and someone will take your clothes out.