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Tips for thriving in your offcampus environment. PAGE 3

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Year 137, Issue No. 47

I S N G GU U O H ID L L E A F

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SAM HARRIS Senior Lantern reporter harris.2373@osu.edu Norwich and High tattoo shop abode Atop the neon signs and vibrant colors of Fate Tattoo perches a small, two-bedroom brick apartment just north of Lane Avenue. “It’s got a lot of character, and you know, character means it’s kind of crappy, but definitely interesting,” said Jennifer Prewitt, one of the apartment’s tenants and a third-year in natural resource management. Prewitt said she was initially drawn in by the low rent, but the apartment’s unique characteristics are what sold it for her. “It kind of reminds me of something you would see in a TV show where a starving artist would live, but the TV character would be living in New York City and you’re living in Columbus, Ohio,” Prewitt said. She said the apartment consists of two bedrooms and one bath with a combined kitchen and living area. “The fridge is actually in the living room so it’s pretty convenient,” Prewitt said. Prewitt and her roommate, Michaela Corning-Myers, a third-year in English and women’s gender and sexuality studies, agree the best feature of the apartment is the lighting. “The best part of the inside is that there’s a lot of natural light, which is actually sort of rare I guess in the Columbus area,” Corning-Myers said. “If I go

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The Penthouse located on top of Woodruff Ave. on Indianola Ave. is never lacking in commotion with 11 residents and a wrap-around front porch.

to my friend’s apartments they have these tiny little windows that are kind of depressing and it kind of feels like you’re just stuck in this building.” Corning-Myers said that living above a tattoo shop presents a constant temptation, however neither of the roommates have gotten any ink just yet. CRIBS CONTINUES ON 2

For Ohio State students, off-campus living can range anywhere from $350 to $5,000 for a house or apartment’s total monthly rent. The price depends on many factors including number of roommates, number of bedrooms and the overall quality of the home. The main factor that affects price is location. The closer you get to campus, the listings on apartments and houses significantly increase in cost when compared to similar quality housing farther away, according to the listings on Ohio State’s Office of Student Life’s off-campus and commuter services website The website has many listed expenses that potential off-campus students can use in consideration before moving away from on-campus residence halls.

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Rent, utilities, renter’s insurance, food, books and parking are just a few of the different costs that students need to be prepared to pay when they move into an

“It is important to look at the total cost of living instead of just the total rent price. When you factor in all utilities it increases the price of living per month.” Shamina Merchant USG director of student affairs

off-campus home. “You should utilize a budget to keep track of your money,” the website adds. The website also warns to not live in an area just to save in housCOST CONTINUES ON 3

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This Lane Avenue house appears like most others on the street, however, the nine tenets would stand to disagree. CRIBS FROM 1

“It’s so tempting [living above a tattoo shop] because every weekend I’m like, ‘I’m going to do it, I’m going to get a tattoo’ and I just either forget or I’ve spent all my money,” Corning-Myers said. “I really just need to go get one.” Prewitt added that the tattoo shop isn’t the only attraction in the neighborhood, emphasizing the draw of the location. “I live right across from Three’s as well so I could just go get my tattoo, head over there and head on home all in one little block,” Prewitt said. “It’s like I live in a little town of my own.” Both roommates said they think they will be returning to the apartment next year. “I just really like the vibe of the place,” Prewitt said. 3-story home, 2-story deck Standing 3 stories tall with eight bedrooms and an ample front porch, the Lane Avenue house appears like most others on the street, however, the nine tenets of the red-brick residence would stand to disagree. What sets the house apart, said Mason Egleston, a third-year in finance, is the massive 2-story deck that occupies their backyard. “It’s great for football tailgates,” said Joseph Connor, a third-year in marketing. “It’s just great for having people over in general, actually.” The roommates added that the deck has spawned an annual tradition: a party held at the beginning of the school year, which they have dubbed “Wreck the Deck.” “There are just people everywhere, on the lawn, the lower deck, the upper deck, it was just a ton of fun,” said Brandon Plumb, a third-year in finance. There are more practical features of the house as well, Plumb said, most notably the location. “We’re mostly business students and we’re literally right down the street from the Fisher College of Business now,” Plumb said. Stepping inside, the house sports hardwood floors, large archways with matching columns and stained-glass light fixtures. “A lot of the windows are actually stained glass too, so sometimes it almost feels like you’re in a church,” Egleston said. Director of Student Media General Sales Manager

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When asked about a name for the house, the roommates said they were unable to settle on one. “They wouldn’t go for Plumb’s Palace unfortunately,” Plumb said. One thing the roommates could agree on, however, is how much they all enjoy the house. “It definitely feels like home,” Connor said. Penthouse 10-bedroom tops Woodruff Ave. hill With 10 bedrooms, 11 residents, and a huge wrap-around porch, the Penthouse — located on top of Woodruff Ave. on Indianola Ave. — is never lacking in commotion. “It’s definitely a lot, but it’s a lot of fun,” said Sara Jellinek, a fourth-year in human resources. “I always tell myself this is the only time in my life that I’m going to be able to do this.” While Jellinek said living with 10 other people can be chaotic, she loves how social the house is. “There’s always someone to come home to,” Jellinek said. “We actually call our living room the vortex because we always get stuck down there just hanging out or talking.” On any given day the roommates can be found hanging out on the porch, Jellinek said, whether they are enjoying a meal or just hanging out with friends. “The porch is what sold us [on the house], I swear it’s the biggest porch on campus,” Jellinek said. “Every Sunday when it’s nice out we’ll make breakfast and go sit on the porch.” Decorating is also a big part of making the house feel like home, Jellinek said. “We just decorated for Halloween and we have a little Christmas tree that we got for $6 from Goodwill. We also decorate for birthdays and stuff,” Jellinek said. “The thing about our decorations though is that they never come down. They will stay up all year. Every holiday is celebrated all year long.” With her time in The Penthouse coming to a close, Jellinek said she’s grateful for the experience she’s had. “When I tell people I live with 11 people they’re like ‘Are you insane?’ but it’s really fun,” Jellinek said. “I’m just really glad I decided to live here and I’m definitely going to miss it.”

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Tips for surviving in an off-campus home SUMMER CARTWRIGHT Campus Editor cartwright.117@osu.edu

everything. Say ‘No’ to parent requests for pictures on move-in day; no distractions allowed. Just think of it this way: the sooner you’re unpacked the Schooner you’ll have fun. Figure out meals that are quick and easy that aren’t just pasta I love carbs. You love carbs. Your jeans hate carbs. Don’t forget about your jeans. Figure out what meals are quick, easy, tasty and have some healthy component to them. My ideal shopping list is something like this: - Chicken breast - Ground turkey - Canned tomatoes - Canned corn - Canned black beans - Onions - Spinach - Tomatoes - Mushrooms - Squash - $1 flavored rice packets It’s not as fun as pizza, but if you add enough garlic and salt to it all, it tastes almost as good. Invest in mom’s favorites A crock pot is God’s gift to college students. All you have to do is put ingredients in an oversized bowl and press a button, do things for six hours, come back and eat. It’s that easy. Do you remember those Swiffer commercials where the feathers collect dust like Starbucks collects money you don’t have? It

College is hard. Cooking meals, saving money, cleaning and maintaining a good environment at home during college is harder. The difficulty of off-campus living starts the second you begin to pack your belongings for the big move. Why is it always so hard to pack? It is literally picking up things and putting them into another thing. Regardless, it’s not easy. Then, you have to move those things you already moved into a new bedroom, which probably involves going up and down stairs, also known as the Devil’s architecture. When you finally make it up the stairs and place all the boxes on the ground, settle in and saddle up. Unpack immediately You know what will happen if you don’t. The boxes will sit there while you head to The O Patio and Pub to partake in various, you know, social endeavors. That trip will turn into many and those boxes will go from unopened obstacles to a mixture of dirty clothes, folded clothes and shoes strewn about your room. It’s a bad look all around. Make a playlist with the latest Bruno Mars banger and unpack

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While dirty dishes can pile up living with roommates, helping out in cleaning can make for a more harmonious living situation. turns out, the commercials are true. Swiffers are glorious additions to an off-campus home because one, they clean everything — television screens, floors, counter tops, laptops — and two, it’s so pleasing to look at all of the dust collected. Don’t forget about a vacuum. Yes, the device that would wake you up every Sunday at noon in high school is needed in college. Vacuuming isn’t fun, but it is necessary. Nobody wants to come over to see a carpet coated in Cheeto dust and shedded hair. Nobody. Pick the vacuum up once a semester and take it for a spin.

You won’t be sorry. Be kind Everyone has crappy days. Don’t take things out on your roommates if you failed an organic chemistry exam; go to your room and watch Parks and Recreation. Leslie Knope will cheer you up more than huffing at your roommate who is just trying to relax on the couch. Remember that you make messes, too. It’s easy to get annoyed with a dish that’s been laying around for weeks collecting fruit flies. Do you know what’s easier than being passive-aggressive for days on end? Picking up the bowl and putting it in the dish-

washer. For every mess you see, you’ve probably made one equal in size or worse. Living off-campus will never feel like living back home with your parents, but the memories you make living with one or 10 of your closest friends make the experience well worth it. Make the best of the time you have living with an army of roommates while it’s still normal. There’s not much time left until you’re 28. Living with that many people at 28 is incredibly odd. Don’t do that.

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Life behind the wheel: Calling my car home RIS TWIGG Assistant Photo Editor twigg.10@osu.edu

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In order to prepare meals, Ris Twigg cooks dinner on a small two-burner camp stove at Columbus parks.

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Clothes hang behind the driver’s seat in the space that Twigg calls her closet, followed by a hammock, a cooler for food storage and a laundry bag. Twigg’s bed is located behind the passenger’s seat with extra storage underneath.

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To some, home is where the Wi-Fi is. But for me, home sits atop four tires and a hybrid engine — without internet. I had originally planned to live in a spunky, colorful, two-bedroom apartment on Summit Street, but during the dark abyss that was finals week last spring, my would-have-been roommate dropped out of our lease. I felt stuck. What was I going to do? All my friends had places to live already and I couldn’t afford to live in Columbus on my own. So I made the decision to sell, donate to charity and give away to friends most of my material possessions so I could move into my Prius. Now, you might be thinking, “How are you going to live in your Prius? It’s so small!” But, I’m 5-feet tall. Height jokes aside, I knew I would fit comfortably. The design I vaguely followed was developed by a 5-foot-11 man who calls his set-up “#HotelPrius.” And when it comes to staying warm in the winter — or cool for the summer — I can leave my car on all night with the heat or air running. Because of its hybrid system, the engine only comes on just enough to charge the battery, which means I spend roughly two dollars or less on gas each night. But why did I decide to leave the comfort of a four-bedroom house with a full bathroom, kitchen, and living room? Several reasons. From a student’s perspective, life goes a little bit like this: you wake up, go to class, study, go to another class, meet with your student organization, work, study some more, sleep and repeat. Each day I’d leave my house at 8 a.m. only to return home from work after 10 p.m. It didn’t make sense to me that I pay for all that extra square footage if I wasn’t ever spending time in my house aside from cooking, sleeping and bathing. Second, I listened to The Minimalists’ podcast for quite some time. The duo from Dayton convinced me to ditch my stuff and invest in things that add value to my life. Reducing my possessions frees up space in my mind. I’m not distracted by filling my time with objects. Instead, I get to focus on the relationships that matter most to me. Now, I’d be lying if I didn’t say part of my motivation is financial. This year I accepted a position as assistant photo editor of The Lantern and although the experience is incredible, I’m taking a major pay cut. With a monthly income of about $400 — less than half of what I previously made — paying for rent, tuition, food and medical expenses has become increasingly difficult. Lastly, I just want to see if I can do this. I’m always up for trying new things and challenging myself, but this might be the wildest thing I’ve done yet. And after three months, it’s going pretty well. Although I don’t have many complaints, I have had a couple of scares while living in my car. The first night I slept in my car started off smoothly. I hung up grey curtains to hide myself from view by reusing a bedsheet that matched the interior of my car. After cozying up beneath the blankets on my bed made of sleeping bags, I drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Hours later, my eyes burst open and I jolted awake at the sound of someone pulling on my door handle. “Someone’s trying to break into my car,” I thought to myself. I looked out the window and spotted a man briskly walking down the street, pulling every door handle on his way. My initial instinct was to jump out of my car, run the man down and somehow explain to him why he shouldn’t break into cars. But then the final remnants of drowsiness left my mind as I pressed my face against the smooth glass and I realized that was an absolutely terrible idea.

I just want to see if I can do this. I’m always up for trying new things and challenging myself, but this might be the wildest thing I’ve done yet.

All of this happened in a matter of seconds. I looked at my phone to check the time: 5:30 a.m. The sun hadn’t even risen and I still had a few hours to sleep before the heat of the sun made it too hot to stay inside my car. It took some time for my heart to stop racing and my thoughts to quiet down before I could fall back asleep. I hoped it would never happen again. But that was wishful thinking. The same thing happened a second time just a few weeks ago. I’ve learned to quadruple check my car at night to make sure it’s locked. When you carry all of your life’s possessions in your car, security is of the utmost importance. Especially as a woman living alone in an urban area. But living in a “mobile” home isn’t as rough as it might seem. Sure it gets a little inconvenient at times, but for the most part living in my car has proven to be extremely advantageous. On a road trip with my friend Katie this summer, we couldn’t find a cheap place to stay in Denver. So we found a free parking spot in the RiNo — the River North Art District — and spent the night in my car after attending a music festival. We were within excellent walking distance of the festival and were able to tour the arts district in Denver. And we didn’t have to pay for an expensive hotel or Airbnb. Convenient. Calling my Prius a home has its ups and downs, but overall I’ve learned an incredible amount about myself and the generosity of my friends. That year includes all four seasons and whatever whacky weather Mother Nature wants to bring us. It includes graduation, spring break, 8 a.m.s, late nights at Chumley’s, and late nights studying. Whatever this next year brings, I’m rolling with it on all four wheels.

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Impact of second-year housing policy on landlords

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A student boards the University Village bus that transports residents of the complex to and from campus. TERESA CARDENAS Lantern reporter cardenas.53@osu.edu Two years after Ohio State changed its housing policy, nearby off-campus landlords noticed a shift in the housing market and have made changes — such as remodeling their units and pushing their leasing season forward — to help their companies transition to a new market. Starting the 2016-17 academic

year, second-year students were required to live on-campus residence halls or approved fraternity and sorority houses. One year later, roughly 7,000 second-year students stayed on campus instead of potentially moving into off-campus homes. Todd Jessup, the general manager at the nearby apartment complex University Village, said the policy change didn’t significantly lower the number of people wanting to lease, but it influenced the

styles of new apartments instead. “As freshmen, you look up and down the hall of your dorm, you get five or six of your friends and you go rent a large [apartment in your second year],” Jessup said. “When students get to their junior and senior years they’re more likely to pair up with closer friends and move into a smaller apartment or house. “I think that was the biggest impact that we saw.” He attributed the change to ma-

turing students and upperclassmen who want to have a smaller group of roommates. Kelly McCafferty, the leasing manager for University Manors, viewed the change differently and said the updated housing policy forced McCafferty to push the leasing season to earlier in the Autumn Semester. “Because students are living on campus a second year and with groups of people they have already known for a year, they seem better prepared for leasing season,” McCafferty said. “They know the area better and know exactly what they want and where they want it.” Though it is evident that the policy change influenced the off-campus housing market, Jessup said any landlord should be able to combat this by simply paying attention to what the tenants want in off-campus living. “Whatever property you may have whether large or small, if you were cognizant of the market and you made sure you were positioned well in it, there is really no negative impact from [the change] in my opinion,” Jessup said. In response to the second-year living policy, University Village transformed 40 three-bedroom

apartments into two-bedroom studio apartments to better market to students who want smaller living areas, Jessup said.

“Because students are living on campus a second year and with groups of people they have already known for a year, they seem better prepared for leasing season. They know the area better and know exactly what they want and where they want it.” Kelly McCafferty University Manors leasing manager

Though not as big of a renovation, McCafferty said University Manors has made changes to its amenities in its 350-plus units near campus, like updating some kitchens with new dishwashers and cabinetry. Both Jessup and McCafferty expect their properties to be fully occupied for the foreseeable future.

The perks of Greek housing ZACH GRADER Lantern reporter grader.2@osu.edu If you had the ability to live with 30-60 oIf you had the ability to live with 30 to 60 of your friends, enjoy two cooked meals a day and live in a mansion only about 10 minutes from your 8 a.m. class, would you take it? Students have access to this lifestyle if they choose to live in a Greek house off-campus.

“Everything is more convenient. It’s so much safer. We even have special security systems to keep us protected, not to mention there are always people around so you are never lonely.” Tricia Gore Pi beta Phi president

“Everything is more convenient. It’s so much safer. We even have special security systems to keep us protected, not to mention there are always people around

so you are never lonely,” said Tricia Gore, a fourth-year in health science. “It gives you the unique experience of bonding with all the different pledge classes that you wouldn’t get unless you lived in. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.” Gore is the current president of Pi Beta Phi sorority and has lived in off-campus housing on Chittenden Avenue last year. The sorority house can fit 60 members comfortably, including two house cooks and a house mom who lives in the building, as well. Each Greek chapter uses a different system to maintain a well-kept house, but almost all of them have housing corporations filled with alumni that donate money and volunteer time to maintain the property. Every chapter has a different price when it comes to living in the house. If a chapter is unable to fill housing requirements, a GPA-based placement system, pledge class and executive position often determines who will live in chapter houses. Like dorms, fraternity and sorority houses also have rules and guidelines to follow. “There’s a lot of little things that take adjusting to,” Gore said. “Guests must always be accompanied by an active member, we don’t allow significant others to sleep over, and weird, funny stuff too, like not having candles in the house.” There are plenty of other reasons that incentivize Greek students to live in their

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The Ohio State Beta Theta Pi fraternity is the newest Greek housing facility on campus. chapter house, one being the cost of living. “I think there’s an economic side of living in Greek housing, especially the second year of schooling which is something that people don’t realize. The cost of living is typically cheaper than a dorm would be, and in a lot of cases apartments or housing,” said Drew Cooper, a fourth-year in public affairs and the president of the Interfraternity Council. Cooper said fraternities and sororities

that meet the university housing standard are able to let second-year students live in the chapter houses. As a member of Phi Kappa Tau, Cooper’s chapter house permits 30 different second-year students to live in the house. “It’s an economically smart and sound decision that most parents don’t know about, and if people did know about it, they might be more ambitious about joining Greek life” Cooper said.

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Living luxe on High: Pros and cons to high-end apartments off campus KAYLIN HYNES Lantern reporter hynes.39@osu.edu If you were looking for a near-campus, high-end apartment complex on High Street to live in before 2015, you were out of luck. Now, students looking for that luxury-apartment lifestyle have options. Along the east side of High Street, cranes tower over construction sites for new apartment buildings soon to come. For now, there are two options for students — The View on High and The Highline at Nine. While both buildings offer amenities that you wouldn’t find at an off-campus house like the pool at Highline at Nine or the workout room overlooking campus at the View on High, students gave us their opinions on their favorite, and least favorite, parts of living in the modern apartments. Highline at Nine: Pros: Brenda Vazquez, a third-year health sciences and resident at The Highline at Nine, said having everything she needs in a close vicinity is one of the best things about living at Highline at Nine. “I really like the apartment complex in general, the fact that we have a pool, a courtyard and we have study rooms and stuff like that and a gym,” Vazquez said. “It’s not really necessary to leave the building to do much other than going to class.”

“The amenities, as far as the study spaces, the courtyard outsides, and having the security is nice. Having maintenance on-site, when something is wrong, you don’t have to wait for somebody to come out.” Jake Wilk The View on High resident

Meg Lyren, a first-year in pre-nursing and resident at The Highline at Nine, said the apartment building offers many amenities that she enjoys like the covered parking garage and pool, but her favorite part is the workout room that has both cardio machines and free weights. “I am very big into working out and it’s very convenient I don’t have to walk in the freezing cold all the way to the RPAC or Jesse Owens South,” Lyren said. Cons: While the Highline at Nine offers something for each student, there are some cons to living in the newly constructed building. Lyren said the location comes at the price of a good night’s sleep sometimes because of the noise that comes from High Street. “Chumley’s is connected to our building so I can hear the music from Chumley’s,” Lyren said. “[When] there’s a football game going on I can hear them screaming. Basically, I always know who is winning.” Vazquez also said the noise from High Street can be annoying because of car alarms, but also finds the walk to class can be inconvenient. “It’s kind of far from classes,” Vazquez

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Residents at the Highline at Nine can enjoy the pool, fitness center, a courtyard, a study room and a package receiving desk, amongst other amenities. said. “Especially if you have classes on North Campus because it can be a hike to get there, like a twenty minute walk, so that is inconvenient.” The View on High: Pros: For Jake Wilk, a third-year in finance and resident at The View on High, the best part of living at the complex is the amenities and services. “The amenities, as far as the study spaces, the courtyard outsides, and having the security is nice,” Wilk said. “Having maintenance on-site, when something is wrong, you don’t have to wait for somebody to come out.” Wilk also said he enjoys the social aspect of living at the apartments. “It’s fun to live in a building where my friends live in and to pair that with the common space, everybody is always together,” Will said. For Rachel Spector, a third-year in electrical engineering and resident at The View on High, the View was the ideal location because it cut down travel time to class, helping with her busy schedule. “It’s super ideal for me because I literally live from the View, right across North Campus which is right where all my classes are,” Spector said. Cons: While Wilk enjoys living at The View on High, he said the pressure to renew his spot at an early time of the year is frustrating. “They have you trapped with how fast you have to let them know whether or not you’re renewing or leasing here because this building is in such high demand,” Wilk said. “So, if you don’t sign it, you could lose your spot real quick.” For Spector, she will not have to worry about a lease renewal because she decided to move down the street to The Wellington next year, which is currently under construction. Spector said while the price is high to live at the apartments and was worth it for the amenities, the increase in rent influenced her to leave. “Next year, they are raising their prices pretty considerably so that’s why my roommate and I decided to go to the Wellington because it’s actually cheaper for us,” Spector said.

More to come The Highline at Nine and The View on High success seemed to start a trend for upscale apartment living as two more apartment buildings are coming to High Street in 2018. The Wilson Place and The Wellington offer similar amenities as the current complexes. On the corner of Lane Avenue and High

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When students are moving out, they often throw pieces of furniture to the curb, giving thrifty shoppers the opportunity to snag used furniture for free.

All we needed was a couch for our office. Nothing flashy, nothing fancy. Just a place to sit and study and take the occasional nap. My well-intentioned roommate found what seemed like a steal –– a practically new couch for only $30! Upon her return with our new couch, the rest of my roommates and I were instantly disappointed by its sight. Tattered and worn, the couch smelled of cat pee and cigarettes. Three full bottles of Febreeze couldn’t diminish the stench. After debating for weeks about what to do with the cat couch, we eventually decided to toss it and begin our next search. Furniture is expensive, especially when on most days you can afford only Ramen noodles. To help take some burden off your budget, here are some tips on how to furnish your new crib. Take advantage of social media Facebook isn’t just for sharing cat videos and pictures of last weekend anymore. Last October, the social-media giant launched Facebook Marketplace. The platform has been described as “a friendlier Craigslist” and lets users browse for items by category, price and distance. There’s even an option to search only for items in your area that are listed as free. Before blowing your whole budget on that seemingly awesome TV, a few notes of caution. One, make sure you check which filters you have selected before making an offer on something. It’s a real bummer when you find a great deal and realize it’s a two-hour drive away. Two, read up on all of the details the seller lists with the item. Does it come from a nonsmoking home? Pet-free? Double-checked for

bedbugs? Do you have to pick it up or will they deliver it to you? Don’t get stuck with a cat couch. There are also a number of apps like OfferUp and LetGo that you can find deals on. Curb alert People throw out the weirdest things. If you’ve ever driven through the alleys around campus the week before students start moving into their new apartments, you know what I mean. Lamps, bulletin boards, bookshelves, dressers, rugs all stacked by the dumpsters. The possibilities are endless. There is no shame in picking up something someone left on the curb. I snagged the coolest antique mirror that someone was getting rid of and it still hangs on my wall today. Be wary: not everything should be taken into your home. You have to take into account why someone might have tossed that sofa. My rule of thumb is don’t take anything made of cloth –– like a couch or mattress –– and only take things from neighborhoods you feel safe in. Happy hunting, campers. Go forth and furnish your homes. Visit the thrift store They aren’t just a hot spot for ugly Christmas sweaters. Thrift stores are a treasure trove of things for your home. From bed frames and coffee tables to waffle makers and silverware, almost anything you could need, the thrift store has it at super discounted prices. Last year, my roommates and I started losing all of our spoons. Don’t ask me how, but it was a problem. A quick trip to the thrift store and we had 20 new spoons that only set us back $5.

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Apartments vs. houses: Which one is right for you? ZACH VARDA Lantern reporter varda.6@osu.edu When Ohio State students’ second year living on-campus ends, it will finally be time to move out of the dorms and into a new off-campus abode. The first decision many students will have to make when paring down their list of potential living arrangements is whether to live in a house or an apartment. The two offer their own set of advantages and drawbacks. Ranging from space to price to quality of living, many factors must be taken into account. One of the first things to consider is the amount of living space that will be available for you. An apartment is usually smaller and doesn’t provide spacious living rooms or kitchens you can find in a house. Less space is not necessarily a bad thing, said Jackie Cilulko, a fourth-year in international studies who has lived in both an off-campus house and apartment. “I think an apartment is easier because it’s smaller and college kids don’t need a house full of space,” she said. The next thing students might want to consider is a lawn or deck to hang out on. If you’re the kind of person who enjoys sun-bathing on rare sunny days, or needs a cornhole tournament to partner each gameday, a house will most likely be for you. However, with extra green space comes the added responsibility of upkeep. Many frequent zone violations for off-campus

homes come from a lack of yard and trash upkeep, a concern for potential home-renters. Next on the checklist: what is going to happen if you need maintenance? Is an apartment complex or a landlord more responsive to your requests? Cilulko said in her experience maintenance problems get fixed much quicker while living in a house. Students also will need to take security into account when choosing a location. Ohio State’s off-campus and commuter student services website tells students to never compromise feeling safe for cheaper rent. Homedit.com said usually an apartment complex is going to provide more security for the occupant. “As far as security goes, apartments seem to be the better choice. Some apartment buildings have security guards and a lot of them feature secure front doors which can only be opened with a code or card,” the article said. A final consideration centers on the ability to tolerate other people. In an apartment you simply live with fewer people, and a house typically involves more residents, meaning more roommates to deal with. “On campus [you] have to deal with difficult parking situations and also hearing people partying all the time,” she said. So, apartment or house? Both options can be appealing to students depending on their priorities and each person will have to weigh the benefits before making their choice.

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The pros and cons of living close to High Street

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While living close to High Street can have its benefits, it can sometimes have drawbacks as well.

EDWARD SUTELAN Assistant Sports Editor sutelan.1@osu.edu For my first two years of living at Ohio State, I had the “pleasure” of living at Morrill Tower. Now in my third year, I am living off campus, at an undisclosed location that for the sake of this article we will refer to as Area 53 — not to be mistaken with Area 51, which is right next door. Area 53 is just a few houses down from High Street,

and with that proximity comes some pros and cons to living close to the busiest street on campus— and maybe even Columbus. Pros: Food It is tough to ask for much more in terms of food. Do I want to get a burrito? The walk to Chipotle is two minutes. What about some crispy chicken tenders? Raising Cane’s is just around the corner. Am I feeling cheap and just want to use my meal plan on campus? The Ohio Union has several food options. You get the point. Food is an important

part of every day, and Area 53 is near so much of it that I never really run out of options. Close to campus Being close to High Street means being close to the Union. And being close to the Union means being close to buses for when it’s cold or I’m just feeling lazy. I also find that my farthest classes — located in the Journalism Building — are only a 15-minute walk away, which is nothing to complain about. It also means that when I’m done editing the paper on Mondays and Wednesdays, I don’t have to walk too long before I’m back home. Cons: It gets rowdy Believe it or not, students don’t always spend Friday and Saturday nights calling their parents, finishing homework and going to bed on time. Some people head to places like Midway and Bullwinkles to get — as the hip youngsters say — “lit.” That’s totally cool. At the end of the week, I too like to partake in a liquid refreshment in the form of a nice, cold Coca-Cola. But sometimes after one too many liquid refreshments, the caffeine must really get to some folks and people start getting loud. The people get loud, the speakers from the bars and houses around me get loud and the sound of police sirens are even louder. It makes sleeping a challenge sometimes. Panhandlers “No, I’m sorry, sir. I don’t have any cash on me.” I’ve got the phrase on deck every time I cross High Street. I never have any cash on me (what is printed money?), and even if I did, I’m much less likely to give it when someone abruptly stops me to ask if I can give it to them. I try to be helpful when I can, but it is annoying when I’m just trying to get home at 10:30 p.m. High Street is the heart of off-campus, and living so close to the street and all its glory makes for some interesting moments and memories. I’d recommend a close house to anyone — so long as they’re up for the challenge.

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A raw steel “High Street” sign was installed in October by the University District Organization a mural on the south side of SBX. KEVIN STANKIEWICZ Editor-in-Chief stankiewicz.16@osu.edu Take a picture of the new public art at East 14th Avenue and High Street. It will last longer. Installed in October by the University District Organization, the art project — consisting of a raw steel “High Street” sign, a mural on the south side of SBX, plants and four lime green Adirondack chairs — won’t be sticking around forever. It’s only temporary. That’s because ongoing University District renovations will eventually lead to the demolition of SBX’s current building and the connection of 14th Avenue to High Street, leaving that area less optimal for a sign, mural, plants and chairs. But the UDO’s push for public art in the University District will be sticking around. “We wanted to look at, ‘What are some kind of test things that we can do throughout the University District to spur people’s interest in public art and test them out to see if they’re feasible for more long-term installations?” said Matthew Hansen, UDO’s executive director. “[14th and High] just seemed like a great starting point and knowing that it was temporary we could put something in there that was low-cost and test it out.” The public-art initiative was in the works for about a year before the mural and “High Street” sign appeared. Hansen said UDO looked for public input, which included reaching out to Undergraduate Student Government. Hansen said the concrete plaza at the base of East 14th Avenue was suggested as a good place to start by the former USG president and vice president. With the location decided, UDO contacted Neighborhood Design Center, a nonprofit that provides low-cost design services around the city, and asked the organization to conceptualize a plan for the project. There were only two main guidelines NDC had to follow, said Kerry Reeds, the organization’s director of urban design. One, the design had to be low-cost, and two, because of the impending construction, it had to be easily movable. Reeds said his team at NDC, which included a number of Ohio State student interns, decided on a sign because it wanted to “identify this as a kind of special zone in High Street.”

The idea to supplement the sign with a nearby mural came during the conceptualization process, Reeds said. NDC realized the south wall of SBX was “a wonderful canvas,” and suggested to Hansen to add artwork on it. Local artist Stephanie Rond collaborated with Dionne Custer Edwards, a poet who also works at the Wexner Center for the Arts, to transform the wall into a piece of art, complete with flying books and a poem from Custer Edwards. Rond used a technique on the mural known as “wheat pasting,” which is temporary and wears over time. “It’s going to fade and it’s going to tatter a little bit, but at the end it will go with the fade of the building,” Hansen said. The green Adirondack chairs and the orange planters were installed after the mural and sign as part of the UDO’s ongoing “beautification projects,” Hansen said. When the weather warms in the spring, Hansen said another project — “hopefully more of a University District-branded iconic art piece” — planned for near East 13th Avenue and High Street will be installed. He also said UDO wants future projects to involve collaboration with student artists. “We’ll obviously do open calls for proposals, and those will be open to anybody in Columbus and we hope to have some that are specifically just for students because we’ve got a lot of talented students at OSU and being able to harness their creativity is also a priority in our arts plan,” Hansen said. As for what happens to the current sign when the construction begins, Hansen said UDO hopes to relocate it, but an exact spot hasn’t been decided. Reeds wants the sign to find a new home. He also acknowledged some might not find its simple steel design appealing, but said there isn’t going to be a public art display that pleases everyone. “People are going to think what they are going to think about it,” Reeds said. “They’re either not going to think about it, they’re going to walk right past it and not give it a second thought or they might say, ‘That’s kind of cool,’ or they may say, ‘What the hell is that doing there?’ “You can think whatever you want. It is something that is going to mean something different for everyone.”

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How to build a bedroom for under $400 GHEZAL BARGHOUTY Arts & Life Editor barghouty.5@osu.edu When you’re moving into a new apartment or house, how you design your room says a lot about you. However, the perfect room comes at a price. When I’ve chosen my furniture throughout the years, Ikea has always been my go-to destination, even though I had to drive a little over two hours to get there. Luckily, Ikea has made its way to Columbus and has brought its cheap and modern style with it, making it a great place to get all your furniture in college, especially when you have no idea where you’ll be a few years from now. As many of you look for the perfect space for next year, I’ve taken it upon myself to help you find all the necessities for under $400. Obviously, I’ve chosen the Swedish furniture giant as the place to go because it literally has everything –– even good cinnamon buns. Bed frame Fjellse, $49.99 A full-size natural solid wood bed frame and headboard, with a frame high enough to put storage boxes underneath the bed. Mattress Hasvag, $179.99 A medium-firm, spring mattress made with Bonnell springs and a layer of soft filling for comfort. Comforter Myskgras, $9.99 A thinner comforter with a cooling effect. If you buy this, you’re able to switch

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