Orlando Weekly College Guide 2013

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S 8 Check-ins you should check out The must-visit hotspots near your campus 23 The worst roommate ever!

The different types of roommates you might encounter in college and how to deal with them 30 Dorm decor on the cheap Tips, tricks and DIYs for making living on your own stylish and affordable 36 Don’t be dumb Things to keep in mind when renting your first apartment 43 What your major

says about you

A meme-tastic guide to college majors

55 Drinking, parties and nightlife A club night or bar special for every night of the week 59 College, drinking and you School yourself on alcohol safety 62 Sober rides Been out drinking? Don’t drive – use one of these safe ways to get back to campus in one piece 67 Ten reasons to get

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o you’ve been at school for three weeks now, and so far you’ve hit the student union, the food court, the library and the bar your roommate took you to right after you settled in. You know there’s more stuff out there to check out … but where is it? And how will you know when you’ve found the “it” spots for studying, eating, drinking, shopping and chilling, either on or off campus? Well, you can muddle your way through and try to figure it out on your own. Or you could check out the places we’ve highlighted in the following pages.

Our crack team of interns scouted out the various campuses in Orlando and found the places they thought were the most studentfriendly and interesting. When you finally get around to checking them out for yourself, check in on Facebook or Foursquare so your friends know you’ve found the perfect place to do whatever it is you’re up to.

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Start your night off with a giant slice of pizza and a pitcher of PBR at Lazy Moon. Create your own or pick a signature – Jason’s Mom’s slice, with ranch dressing, chicken and carmamelized onions, is a popular choice – or make it interesting and try the El Fidel, a slice with a mustard base, mojo pork and dill pickles.

Tucked away between University Boulevard and Alafaya Trail lies Natura Coffee and Tea, a little oasis with wifi, a few comfy couches and intimate tables; it’s the perfect place to get amped on some caffeine while you’re studying for finals.

DRINK Knight Library 11448 University Blvd.

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If you go to UCF, you’ll inevitably be drinking here. There’s a reason USA Today recently ranked it the No. 2 college bar in the United States.

SHOP Waterford Lakes Towne Center 413 N. Alafaya Trail 407-737-2866

Waterford Lakes Towne Center offers just about everything your little shopaholic heart desires. It’s got megastores (Target), budget shopping (T.J. Maxx), boutiques (Stahli) and a wide variety of restaurants (Friendly Confines, Starbucks, TooJayx).

The only downside: Driving in the parking lot can be a full-on nightmare, so watch where you’re going.

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Lake Claire on the UCF campus Lake Claire is a small man-made lake at the end of Greek Park Drive on UCF campus.

Chill in one of the pavilions or use your UCF student ID card to rent paddleboards and kayaks for free.

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Your school: Full Sail University

Your destinations are located: on the east side of Winter Park

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925 N. Semoran Blvd. garibaldisemoran.com

114 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 6, Winter Park 407-332-9636 mygeekeasy.com

Everyone at Full Sail eats at Garibaldi’s, and for good reason. Their lunch specials are fantastic, their food is well-seasoned but not buried in spice and you can get $3.50 margaritas from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day.

In a brand-new location, everything is bigger and better at Garibaldi’s, including an expanded menu and full liquor bar, but don’t worry, not everything has changed. They kept on the long-beloved mariachi band.

DRINK Odin’s Den 1335 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park 407-644-3588 facebook.com/odinsdenwp

It’s 5 o’clock some – yeah, yeah, real bars open before 5 p.m., and Odin’s Den is a treasured dive because their happy hour runs all day (noon to 7 p.m.) and includes free pool and cheap domestics. But what’s more, their “always” special serves up Yuenglings and Rolling Rocks any time you’re thirsty for $3. With free Wi-Fi and other wild-card specials, Odin’s Den makes a fast regular out of anyone who straggles in.

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Nested inside A Comic Shop, the Geek Easy is a place for both vegging and nerding out. By becoming a member, you can visit the lounge to watch TV, play video games, catch up on your comics, drink beer or snack on fancy grilled cheese sandwiches.

Membership rates are monthly or quarterly and include exclusive invites to membersonly events (a different breed of Mario parties).

STUDY Sleeping Moon Café 495 N. Semoran Blvd., Suite 1, Winter Park 407-701-9961 sleepingmooncafe.com

This artsy coffee shop was desperately needed in the Full Sail area and is as much a spot to showcase your talents as it is to get innovative sandwiches, tasty vegan alternatives and a satisfying Thai tea to go. With free Wi-Fi, an excellent collection of board games and plenty of tables to spread your work out on, it’s fast become a favorite spot among students and staff for their teas and healthy treats as well as their Full Sail discount.

Adjectives Market 1215 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs 407-900-9825 adjectivesmarket.com

You have to head away from campus, north on Semoran Boulevard, to encounter Adjectives Market, an enormous collection of vendors with separate booths for furniture, clothes, knick knacks, books, art, music – really – there is very little you can’t find in the adorably curated space. Make sure you have plenty of time for browsing, as this is a hidden delight for people who truly enjoy the hunt of shopping unique items. Don’t forget to check out the Paris Market upstairs for must-have vintage clothes.

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Your school: Valencia College West Campus

Your destinations are located: MetroWest area of Orlando and along International Drive

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6400 Times Square Ave. 407-313-5111 teakorlando.com

2869 Wilshire Drive 407-704-7860 achillesartcafe.com

Located in MetroWest just off campus the Teak Neighborhood Grill is a fantastic alternative to the less-than-stellar food served in the campus cafeteria. With a decent-sized menu focusing on burgers and sandwiches, this pub is a great place to go for lunch or dinner after class. The rotating list of craft beers on tap sure helps digest that twohour calculus lecture.

Just a four-minute drive off campus, Achilles Art Cafe and Coffee Shop is the perfect place to relax during that long break you have between classes. They serve coffee and sandwiches and they’ve got free wifi – it’s an oasis of comfy couches and caffeine, two things every college student needs.

DRINK Universal Orlando CityWalk 6000 Universal Blvd.

407-363-8000 citywalk.com

After a full day of classes all you want to do is unwind, relax and maybe down a drink. Or two. Or three. Lucky for Valencia students, just a short drive down Kirkman Road from your campus, you’ll find one of the biggest nightlife destinations in Orlando. Universal’s CityWalk hosts five separate and unique bars. You can dance to electronica and hiphop at the Groove, chill at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, listen to dueling pianos while sipping a hurricane at Pat O’Brien’s. Whatever your mood, you’ll find something to suit you here.

STUDY Campus Lab The campus labs have course-specific software, writing assistance programs, research guides and more that you’ll find very useful when you’re finishing that last-minute assignment and you just need to find that one last thing that’ll take it from being a B paper to an A. Check in here often.

SHOP Orlando Premium Outlets 4951 International Drive 407-352-9600 premiumoutlets.com

There’s no better way to blow off finalsinduced stress than splurging at the outlets! Well, there probably is. But if you’ve got your shopping addiction under control, Orlando Premium Outlets is very conveniently located to campus, and it’s got all the stuff you love: DKNY, Polo, Vans, Saks Fifth Avenue, J.Crew, Gap and way too many to list here.

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Your destinations are located: in downtown Winter Park and Fairbanks Avenue

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After your first few weeks on campus, you’re going to want a dining hall alternative. (“I’m so tired of this omelet bar!”) Fortunately for you, right down the street from campus is Dexter’s of Winter Park, and by the food’s simple elegance, you would never expect the vibe to be so down-to-earth and the prices to be so college-friendly. Sunday brunch is a local festivity, and most nights offer in-house live music. And with a 12-minute walk to and from campus, the trip is convenient and the taste is guilt-free.

DRINK Spatz Deli and Billiard Liquor 1025 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park spatzwp.com

Just a stone’s throw from campus, this low-key joint has pool tables, darts, arcade games and cheap drinks. It’s popular with the Rollins crowd, and unlike a lot of the little bars and restaurants along Park Avenue, it’s open past midnight most nights.

that has a shopping destination across the street from campus, you lucky bastard.

While the rest of us schlep it to the mall, you have a Gap, a Crate and Barrel, three coffee shops and a bunch of specialty stores at your fingertips.

STUDY Austin’s Coffee 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-975-3364 austinscoffee.com

When they’re not hosting hip-hop night or open mic Mondays, the people over at Austin’s Coffee are working 24 hours a day, serving up some of the best fair-trade coffee, beer and edibles in town. There’s an endless supply of caffeine to ease you into an all-nighter, and litters of hipsters trickle in and out all day. Cozy,up in a couch or go to work in a booth. Spend study breaks conversing with fellow patrons, playing one of the many board games on the back wall or admiring the local art that adorns the walls.

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Park Avenue/Lake Virginia with help from the Bicycle Library Program Rollins is nestled at the south end of Park Avenue, right on the shores of Lake Virginia.

The best of everything is there, from dining and shopping, to the outdoors and culture.

What better way to explore the neighborhood on your day off than with a free bike rental from the Olin Library Circulation desk, provided by the school’s Sustainability program. Hop on your bike in front of the Alfond Sports Center and spend the day riding around campus and beyond.

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Your school: Seminole State College Your destinations are located: in Lake Mary and downtown Sanford

EAT Colonial Town Park, Lake Mary International Parkway and 46A, Lake Mary

You’ve got plenty of options to choose from here: There’s a Dexter’s, which is perfect for breakfast and lunch. There’s a Graffiti Junktion, which serves killer burgers. There’s a Liam FitzPatrick’s Irish pub. There’s a Crispers for sandwiches and subs. Basically, if you need to eat, you’ll find pretty much whatever you need in this compact plaza, which also houses a movie theater.

DRINK The Barn 1200 S. French Ave., Sanford 407-324-2276 thebarninsanford.com

This is not exactly a college bar – it’s more like a massive country-themed neighborhood bar. But it offers tons of daily drink specials, themed nights (Thursday is college night), line-dancing nights, an open-mic night and more. And it’s right up the road from campus.

Towne Center, which is a traditional mall with all the requisite mall stores: Gap, H&M, Best Buy and the like.

CHILL Lake Monroe, downtown Sanford This picturesque lake is the spot to de-stress and decompress. Sit in the park and watch the kids play in the cool kiddie sprinklers, or sit right on the shore of the lake, which is usually populated by a handful of people fishing, strolling or just taking in the beautiful view.

STUDY The campus library This library is packed with resources, including access to online research databases, course-specific study guides and subscriptions to popular journals and magazines.

But the coolest thing about this library is its Seeds for Thought seed library – check out some seeds, plant them and when your plants generate seeds of their own, harvest them and return to the library.

Little Fish, Huge Pond 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford 407-221-1499 littlefishhugepond.com

We couldn’t settle on just one bar for this category, because to leave the quirkiest little pub in the region off the list would be a travesty. While not exactly a “college bar,” Little Fish, Huge Pond is a haven for the artsy set – oddball movie nights, bands, art shows and unique nights, like Harry’s Man Cave night, are the kinds of things that make this bar special. Do check in. You won’t regret it.

SHOP Downtown Sanford has a cool selection of gift shops, consignment stores and specialty shops, and it’s the perfect place to spend a day browsing and window shopping. But if you’re going for practicality, you’re probably just going to want to hit Seminole

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The worst roommate

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The different types of roommates you might encounter and how to deal

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hether you’re going to be in a college dorm, a spacious apartment or a cramped shared bedroom (or anywhere on a college campus, for that matter) be prepared for your space to be invaded and your comfort zone diminished. One of the scariest parts of college is living with an awful roommate. Maybe you’ll get lucky and end up with a roomie who’s never around, travels a lot or lives with their significant other. Some will become your best friends and some will scar you for life.

To ease the pain, we’ve created a list of the typical nasties you might encounter and how to deal with them.

P.S. If one of these descriptions sounds like you, don’t take offense – just take note and try to reduce your irritating habits. ___________________________________

The OCD Cleaner At first, you might think it’s awesome to have a roommate who likes to clean, but after a month of living with them you’ll soon learn it’s not so fresh. This roommate strives for sparkling countertops, dust-free pictures and overly organized everything.

How to deal: The best way to avoid butting heads with the OCD Cleaner is to keep your mess to yourself. Trash your room all you want, but don’t let it out of your bedroom if you’re in a suite or multi-bedroom situation. If you’re sharing a room, relegate your junk to your bunk only. Don’t try to

help clean more than you would normally, or offer to do it for the OCD Cleaner, because no matter how hard you try, you will never scrub, sweep or dust enough to meet their standards.

The Quiet One If you’re expecting a greeting when you get home from class, you won’t get one with this roommate. The Quiet One seems perfectly normal until you realize you’ve never heard them utter a word. They’ll come and go as they please and never say anything. If you’re lucky you’ll get a smirk or an awkward wave out of them, but don’t expect much more.

How to deal: If you need to communicate with the Quiet One, you’re better off leaving a note. And hey, if the worst thing about them is their silence, consider yourself lucky and read on for other truly obnoxious cases.

The Clinger Insecure and emotional by nature, the Clinger takes sharing a living space as an open invitation to do everything together.

Where you go, the Clinger goes. Who you’re friends with, the Clinger is friends with. Get the picture?

How to deal: You’ll want to say something, but don’t break the Clinger’s heart.

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your Clinger also throws Grade A hissy fits or pity parties, just try to keep your private life private. The less you share, the less they can intrude on your comings and goings.

The Socialite We all see this guy or girl on campus surrounded by frat brothers or sorority sisters.

They never go to class, they need a crew just to study, they stay out late partying and they almost always bring a crowd of people home with them because, as a less shy version of the Clinger, they can never be alone.

How to deal: Try to set some rules early on without sounding like a buzz-kill. Ask them not to bring friends over past a certain hour, or ask that they tone it down in the dorm at night – after all, you’re quiet and respectful when they’re sleeping all day long.

The Passive-Aggressive The Passive-Aggressive roommate is often identified by their random notes or by their odd way of getting points across. They will leave you a note to take out the trash, and if you don’t take it out, don’t be sur-

prised if they put it all in your room when you’re not home. You’ve been warned.

How to deal: Read the Passive-Aggressive’s silly little notes and try to consider them. If you can’t seem to hold a straight face when you find a new note, pull out a Post-it and give them some of their own medicine: “I ate your brownie. It was delicious!”

The Romantic This roommate is never alone. The Romantic usually has their significant other or a current fling attached at the hip. They’ll constantly occupy your living space or shared bedroom to make out or to get it on.

How to deal: First rule of thumb: Knock first, if the bedroom door is closed for any reason. Second rule: Have a code, like putting a sock on the doorknob so you know when not to disturb the Romantic. If you still wander in on too many lip-locking (or worse) sessions for comfort, suggest they do date night somewhere other than your futon. Hopefully they’ll get the hint.

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The Partier College is some people’s first dose of freedom, and some will take advantage of it a little bit too much, like the Partier.

The Partier can be found stumbling home in the middle of the night, vomiting everywhere, falling over everything or all of the above.

How to deal: Like the Socialite, the Partier needs a good talkin’ to. Ask that they tone it down, that they try to be quieter when they come home after a night of raging, or propose that they stay with someone else on nights that they choose to get completely hammered.

The Slob Probably one of the hardest roommates to live with, the Slob lacks basic hygiene and cleaning habits. The Slob can commonly be found in need of a serious shower and surrounded by a pile of dirty clothes, food wrappers and unwashed dishes.

How to deal: Bad hygiene and a slobby lifestyle are conscious choices some people make, so simply talking might not cause any

change. On the flip side of the OCD Cleaner tip, this time create boundaries for their mess, as long as it doesn’t create odors or attract creepy-crawlies that permeate your portion of the living space. If a major problem persists, talk to your RA about it, or start house-hunting.

The Taker The Taker likes to take or “borrow” things from you, hence the name. While the items the Taker chooses to lay their hands on aren’t always the most precious of things, it’s still really freaking annoying.

How to deal: Living with the Taker, aka the Borrower, is like living with an annoying sibling. Set boundaries on what things are OK to borrow and what things aren’t. Perhaps a simple text message asking to use something (“Hey, I need to dry my hair but can’t find my hairdryer, do you know where it is?”) might help the resolve the problem.

Hopefully these simple tips will help you get through your roommate experience. Good luck and start inquiring about the single room down the hall ... now!

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the perfect place to pick up kitchenware, like plates, bowls and glasses for cheap.

You’ll rarely find full sets intact, but the fun of shopping in a thrift store is that you get to pick your favorite pieces – in addition to the “World’s Best Grandma” mugs, you may also stumble across some beautifully aged mason jars, vintage Pyrex glassware and shabby-chic oddities. If you’re on a super tight budget, hit up the Goodwill Clearance Center (7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail). For Tips for making living on your own a little more international flair, scour the stylish and affordable shops that line the Little Saigon area of the

By Lauren Killer city’s Mills 50 neighborhood. Asian markets and gift shops are the perfect places to pick t can be tough to ferret out the places up fun, interesting and unusual tchotchkes. where you can find cheap but awesome Dong-A Imports (706 N. Mills Ave., stuff to personalize your living space. dongamarket.com), for instance, carries a Here’s a handy list of places you may want surprisingly expansive array of Lucky Cat to hit up when your room or apartment is figurines, wall hangings, lanterns and more. starting to feel too much like a prison cell and not enough like home.

A great way to personalize your space on the cheap is with cool posters – but where No matter where your campus is located, to find unique stuff that looks more chic there’s a Goodwill retail store not far from than shabby? You can always order stuff you (visit goodwillcfl.org for locations).

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from sites like Etsy or Society 6, but there are also a handful of great places to shop locally. Lure Design has an awesome selection of one-of-a-kind gig posters they’ve designed for bands, cult classic movie posters and more – many for as little as $20. Check out the selection at luredesigninc.com or stop by the storefront at 1009 Virginia Drive.

For old-school band posters – particularly hair bands and ’80s bands – stop by Rock and Roll Heaven (1814 N. Orange Ave.). Hang these up with removable Command Strips (available anywhere office supplies are sold) and you’re good to go.

DIY To save money on frames and to bring all your friends, family and pets with you while you’re on your own, hang pictures from clotheslines around your room. Buy twine and clothespins at a craft store (Jo-Ann Fabric has stores at 825 N. Alafaya Trail and 3562 E. Colonial Drive; you can also check out Sam Flax at 1800 E. Colonial Drive, samflaxorlando.com, which is an awesome art store where you can pick up tons of other ideas for cool DIY projects), hang between two walls in a corner of your bedroom, and clip up all your photos.

“I like your accent” Accent pieces, like end tables, chairs and bookcases, are what fill in the nooks and crannies and make you feel at home at your new place. Find vintage and antique items at rummage sales, thrift stores and antique malls. Check out the sprawling Adjectives Market (1215 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, adjectivesmarket.com – totally worth the field trip, trust us) for tons of cool, old stuff and some surprisingly affordable finds, or Atomic Junkies (2300 Edgewater Drive), which has an awesome selection of ’50s, ’60s and ’70s items – sure, you could drop a small fortune on midcentury modern, but shop around. You will absolutely find a handful of small splurges that won’t blow your budget.

Need more ideas? Head to our website at orlandoweekly.com and click the tab labeled Annual Manual for our insider’s guide to the Orlando area.

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Don’t be dumb ... when renting your first apartment

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ongratulations! You’re ready to trade in the safety and strict rules of oncampus living for the cheap thrills and good times you’re sure to have when living in your own apartment. But not if your apartment sucks. Don’t let a shitty landlord sucker you into signing a lease that’ll have you renting his roach-infested rat trap until you graduate. Here are a few dos and don’ts to keep in mind when searching for your home sweet home.

1. Don’t rent an apartment sight unseen.

No matter how many reviews you find online, there is no substitute for seeing a place with your own eyes. For all you know, all of those glowing reviews were written by the landlord himself (yes, it happens).

2. Do look in the cabinets when you walk through the apartment. Look hard. Look in the dark corners. Do you see dead bugs?

Rodent droppings? Roach traps? Rotten wood? Not a good sign. You know what to do.

3. Do check the water pressure, especially in the shower. If it’s bad now, it’s going to be just as bad when you move in – worse if you’re going to have multiple people using water at the same time.

4. Don’t sign a lease on the spot. Tell your potential landlord you need a day or so to make your decision, then scope out the apartment at various times of day and night.

Is the area loud? Is it clean? Are you creeped out by the complex after dark?

5. Don’t sign a lease that extends longer than a year. A landlord who wants a twoyear lease probably wants it because he or she knows you’re probably going to want to get the hell out of dodge after your first year of living in Bedbug Acres Apartments.

6. Do get renter’s insurance. If your apartment gets broken into and everything you own is stolen, your landlord doesn’t have to do a damn thing to help you, and his or her insurance won’t cover it. A renter’s policy is cheap, and it might just save your ass.

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Drinking, parties and nightlife Some places to hit up once you’ve already exhausted the places around campus We’ve got a drinking night for every day of the week listed below, but you can get tons more on our website at orlandoweekly.com

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Mondays at Waitiki Retro Tiki Lounge 26 Wall Street Plaza 407-481-1199 wallstplaza.com Starting at 10 p.m., Waitiki holds a beer pong tournament with cash prizes.

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Tuesdays at Roxy Nightclub 740 Bennett Road 407-898-4004 roxyorlando.com DJs spin rave, dub and electro, and the kids pack the club for this night of debauchery, dancing and grinding. $1 drinks for guys and free drinks for girls until 11:30 p.m.

Grits and Gravy

Tuesdays at Independent Bar (I-Bar) 70 N. Orange Ave. 407-839-0457 facebook/independentbarorlando There’s a reason Orlando Weekly readers voted this the Best Club Night in Orlando.

Old-school rock, Motown soul are the musical backdrop for a night that features $2.50 PBRs and well whisky all night long.

Wednesdays at Little Fish, Huge Pond 401 S. Sanford Ave. 407-704-3200 littlefishhugepond.com Sanford’s quirkiest pub gives dudes $2 domestic beer and $1 off all craft beer starting at 8 p.m.

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dancers. But Dancers Royale features topless dancers. The place is surprisingly couples-friendly, and Thursday night it’s ladies’ night, which means half-off drinks for those bearing two X chromosomes.

F R I DAY

Redrum Fridays at Thee Grotto 360 State Lane 407-867-5309 theegrotto.com Goth/industrial/new wave night with DJ Rob Bates. If you can get the password for the night, you get in free.

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Midnight Mass Saturdays at Backbooth 37 W. Pine St. 407-999-2470 backbooth.com From midnight until 2 a.m., DJs spin pop, rock and Motown while you confess your sins to your patient bartenders.

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Sunday Funday Knight Library 11448 University Blvd.

407-704-7477 No cover, $2 beer and free mimosas starting at 1 p.m. End your weekend right, but don’t forget: Monday hangovers suck.

Shake ’n’ Bass Sundays at Backbooth 37 W. Pine St. 407-999-2470 backbooth.com The place where twerk lives in Orlando. The Moombah Mafia spins tropical bass and drives the crowd crazy. Not a night for the faint of heart.

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Because if you’re going to drink, you might as well be smart about it.

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of water equal to the amount of the alcohol you’ve consumed.

Don’t drink on an empty stomach. Really.

How quickly you become intoxicated depends on how quickly alcohol can make it into your bloodstream. For example, a Cuba Libre will get you drunk faster than a Bloody Mary because the carbonation in the soda speeds up the absorption of the alcohol. However, no matter what it is you’re drinking, eating beforehand will slow this absorption rate. Meals high in protein and carbs work best, as they will slow the delivery of alcohol to the small intestine, which delivers it to your bloodstream.

Gender is important When it comes to alcohol, men and women are not, in fact, created equal.

Physiologically, women and men metabolize alcohol in very different ways. Women generally have a lower concentration of water in their bodies, meaning that if a guy and a gal consume the exact same number of drinks in the same period of time, her blood alcohol levels will be significantly greater than his. Women also have less of an enzyme called dehydrogenase, which breaks down alcohol in the stomach. Some studies indicate that, drink for drink, women will absorb about 30 percent more booze into their bloodstream. So, ladies, don’t go

challenging your guy friends to any drinking competitions. They will drink you under the table. Every time.

Size matters Smaller people generally have a smaller circulatory system, meaning less blood. This means that blood alcohol levels will spike higher and faster than in someone bulkier.

So, for example, a lithe dancer will never be able to drink as much as a linebacker, and so on. There is a reason, after all, that people who can’t handle much alcohol are referred to as “lightweights.”

Medical amnesty So, despite reading this awesome article and following all this advice, you still end up in a situation where you or a friend find yourself seriously smashed, to the point where alcohol poisoning is a concern. Many times students risk harm or, in some cases, even death because they are too scared to seek medical attention when happy hour turns into a nightmare. But academic institutions care much more about a student’s health than prosecution. Many schools across the country have instituted the policy of “medical amnesty,” which states that students are exempt from legal action against them so long as they do seek help for a drinking- or drug-related medical emergency. So, look out for yourself and your friends and don’t just try to “sleep it off.” Unless you like the idea of choking on your own puke while you sleep. Gross.

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UCF offers a couple of options for getting home safely. If you head over to the Student Government Association ticket center in the Student Union you can pick up a free taxi

voucher worth up to $35. The SGA chipped in recently and started up a KnightLYNX bus to help students get downtown. The bus runs on Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m.3 a.m. It’s free for UCF students and only $2 for non-UCF students.

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on board or allow you to BYOB so the party never has to stop.

Unforgettable Entertainment Party Bus $10 round trip includes free entry to one or more clubs Liquor is allowed and even provided on the bus 18+ to party Pick-up locations at UCF and Full Sail areas Call to reserve: 239-284-9141 facebook.com/unforgettablenightlifeenter tainment

Cast Party Bus $10 round trip includes free entry to various bars, including Pulse, Vain, Brink and others; also hosts gay college night rides 18+ to party Visit website for pick-up locations Call to reserve: 407-692-7118 facebook.com/castpartybus

Valentine Enterprise Party Bus $10 round trip includes entrance to Boss, Vain, Bliss and Attic before midnight; also hosts rides to Cocoa Beach 18+ to party Pick-up locations at side of Library Plaza and Sterling Central on UCF campus Call to reserve: 239-603-5858 facebook.com/ValentineEnterpriseParty Buses

Remember: It takes 24,637 bolts to put a car together... ...but only one nut to spread it all over the highway.

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And don’t forget: We update our event listings at calendar.orlandoweekly.com all the time, and we always know where the best stuff is happening.

1. Halloween Horror Nights Sept. 20-Nov. 2, 2013

Universal Studios at Universal Orlando 1000 Universal Studios Plaza halloweenhorrornights.com Orlando is a town that loves Halloween, and Halloween Horror Nights is the big boss of all the spooky attractions. The monthlong frightfest features scare zones, haunted houses based on pop culture (like Cabin in the Woods, The Walking Dead and Resident Evil) and plenty of skin-crawling, spinetingling startles and jumps.

2. Come Out With Pride Oct. 1-6, 2013

Lake Eola Park 321-800-3944 comeoutwithpride.com A celebration of equality and a lot of fun, Pride features a colorful downtown parade and a festival in Lake Eola Park every year; 2013 also brings a food and wine festival, a comedy night, a production of Broadway show Mamma Mia and a meetup at Halloween Horror Nights.

3. Solar Bears

season starts Oct. 19, 2013 orlandosolarbearshockey.com You might not expect a city with warm weather year-round to support an ice hockey team, but the Orlando Solar Bears, founded in 2011, play a full season at the Amway Center. So far they don’t have a sterling record (28 won and 37 lost in the 2012-2013 season), but games are just as much rowdy fun as any hockey fan would expect.

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4. Central Florida Veg Fest 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013

Orlando Festival Park 2911 E. Robinson St. cfvegfest.org An outdoor festival devoted to all things vegetarian and vegan, with speakers, product vendors, animals, a free concert and dozens of food stands. Committed veggies and meat-eaters alike are welcome to enjoy tasty vegetable-based cuisine outdoors in the sunshine.

Nov. 15-17, 2013; Jan. 17-19, 2014; Feb. 14-16, 2014 20651 U.S. 441, Mount Dora 352-383-8393 renningers.com Liven up your dorm room or apartment with some vintage flair. Renninger’s Twin Markets – one side is a flea market, one side is full of vintage furniture and collectibles – are open every weekend, but three or four times a year, hundreds of out-of-state dealers set up shop offering goods at every price point.

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6:15-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2013 Central Park, Winter Park morsemuseum.org The Morse Museum brings some of its worldrenowned collection of antique Tiffany windows into the park along with members of the Bach Festival Choir; allow yourself to be filled with the holiday spirit at this free concert as the chorus sings carols in front of the glorious backlit stained glass.

7. Florida Film Festival April 4-13, 2014

Enzian Theater 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-629-1088 floridafilmfestival.com Central Florida’s best-established and beloved film festival premieres current, independent and international films, along with a slate of special events and parties. You might get to shake hands with a movie star at a fancy brunch, or just revel in the movies and the smell of popcorn for 10 days.

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which celebrates the fine art of eating out without going broke. Dozens of area restaurants offer special lunch and dinner menus, often at a fraction of their usual prices, giving you the chance to experience new flavors with little risk to the wallet.

8. Florida Music Festival April 2014 (dates TBD)

various venues floridamusicfestival.com FMF is the longest-running music festival in Orlando, featuring national and local acts, both established and emerging. Industry types congregate at panels and networking events by day, but most of us just take advantage of the chance to see multiple bands every night in venues all over downtown for a three-day-long musical pub crawl.

9. Orlando Weekly Restaurant Week May 1-31, 2014

various restaurants orlandorestaurantweek.com Orlando Weekly sponsors this annual event,

10. Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival May 17-24, 2014

Loch Haven Park 900 E. Princeton St. 407-648-0077 orlandofringe.org Theater groups descend upon the Orlando Shakespeare Center and various spaces in the arts complex at Loch Haven Park, presenting offbeat, original, fiercely independent plays and performances. Tickets are cheap, with 100 percent of proceeds going back to the artists, and the outdoors foodand-beer tents create a 10-day party on the lawn.

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