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4 - The Mirror Spring 2014UNC HOUSING GUIDEThe Mirror asks:What’s the best part of living in the dorms instead

of at home?

Kayla Morrisundeclared freshman

“I like it because I am around a whole bunch of people. Dorm living gives you an opportunity to be around people and to make friends.”

Nick Hartfreshman, environmental

sustainability

“I don’t have to clean my own bathroom. There is always people around and always something going on.”

Sandie Gouldundeclared freshman

“I like the social aspect of it. It makes it easier to make friends, and you can find a roommate for next year.”

Shelby Arthurfreshman,

music performance

“Being around different, diverse people. It’s always a flow of change. You get to take what you see from them, and then learn it and apply it, versus the same old same old you get at home.”

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ROOMMATESShadae [email protected]

Whether you’re living on or off cam-pus there is one common situation you are likely to run into: roommates. Depending on how you handle them you can have a good year or a bad year.

1. The roommate contract: An important part of living with your

roommates is the collaborative construc-tion of a “roommate contract.” This es-sential piece of paper will help you avoid FRQÁLFWV� E\� OD\LQJ� GRZQ� JXLGHOLQHV� EH-fore problems arise.

“They’re very important,” said fresh-

man design and tech major, Naomi Gold. “If you and your roommate don’t estab-lish one at the very beginning, the two of you won’t know what guidelines to go by.”

When setting up your roommate con-tract, make sure you actually sit down and do it together. Don’t just skim over what

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the other person wrote. If there is something on the contract you are not sure DERXW��DVN�\RXU�URRPPDWH�IRU�FODULÀFDWLRQ��You don’t want to be three weeks into the semester before you encounter a problem you thought you addressed.

Things on the roommate contract that shouldn’t be overlooked include: who is in charge of what chores, who buys what groceries (and if you are sharing them) and when visitors are allowed over (and where they are allowed to be).2. Communication:

One of the biggest factors in roommate disputes is a simple lack of communica-tion. If you do not approach your room-mate when something is bothering you, you allow these issues to pile up and cause a bigger problem. If you are non-confron-tational or are not comfortable talking to your roommate on your own, you have an-other option: mediation.

When living on campus in a dorm you are more likely to have a bit of guidance—your resident assistant (RA) is there to step LQ�LI�DQ\�UHDO�FRQÁLFW�DULVHV�

�´7KH�PRVW�FRPPRQ�FRQÁLFWV�DUH�XVX-ally just a result of a lack of communica-tion—whether it’s over who is supposed to

take out the trash or when someone needs a quiet environment to study,” said Alex Cummings, a junior theatre education ma-jor and resident assistant in Wiebking Hall. “That is why communication is essential.” 3. Dividing the chores:

Living off campus can bring forth a GLIIHUHQW� VHULHV�RI� FRQÁLFWV��7KHUH·V�PRUH�space which means more messes.

“The hardest part, I believe, is clean-ing,” said Kayla Pierce, a senior environ-mental sustainability major. “Some people get to things quicker than others, and living with someone else’s mess can be incredibly irritating. On campus you just had to worry about the bedroom you shared, and in the case of some dorms, the bathroom. Houses slash apartments have way more to worry about: kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms, et cetera. It’s kind of a pain sometimes.”

Setting a chore chart at the beginning of the semester is a good way to combat the mess, as long as everyone can come to an agreement. Pierce said she has found this to be relatively effect for her household.

“We have a chore list and cycle who does what, so everyone has to take the trash out and unload the dishwasher, and no one can get out of it since we keep track

of whose turn it is,” Pierce said. 4. Be respectful and courteous

It can be hard to adjust to living with someone else, especially when you are not used to it. It is important to keep each oth-er’s living habits in mind and to be respect-ful of each other’s space.

“I think the hardest thing for me about living with someone is the schedules. Ei-ther sleeping schedules or other schedules they keep to,” said Megan Billington, a freshman human services major.

Part of learning to share a room or house with someone is also learning their schedule. If you have to wake up earlier than your roommate, try to turn your alarm off as soon as possible. If you make a mess, clean it up. Most importantly: if it isn’t yours, don’t touch it.5. You don’t have to be best friends

Just because you live with someone doesn’t mean you have to be two peas in a pod; you just have to be two peas in a happy living situation.

As long as you keep the rest of these tips in mind you should be able to get along just ÀQH�� :KR� NQRZV�� \RXU� URRPPDWH� FRXOG�turn out to be one of your closest friends by the end of the semester.


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From going to class, study-ing and doing homework, to jobs and extracurricular ac-WLYLWLHV�� PDQ\� VWXGHQWV� ÀQG�college life to be busy from morning to night. Adding the responsibility required to take care of a dog or a cat can be too much to handle for many people.

6WLOO�� WKHUH� DUH� EHQHÀWV� WR�owning a pet in college, and there are alternative pet op-tions that can be more man-ageable for students. Owning a pet can help reduce stress and loneliness, as well as teach responsibility.

According to a PetSmart employee, the most popu-lar pets that college students tend to buy and adopt are ´%HWWD� ÀVK� IRU� LQ� WKH� GRUPV��nd dogs for students out of the dorms.”

Some low-maintenance pet alternatives to dogs and cats DUH�ELUGV��KDPVWHUV�DQG�ÀVK��

On-campus residents are DOORZHG�XS�WR�D��JDOORQ�ÀVK�tank in their room. People who live off campus have more op-tions for pets.

Sophomore recreation, tourism and hospitality major, (YD�*RPH]�RZQV�D�EHWWD�ÀVK�named Monty. Gomez said that the only complication is FOHDQLQJ�XS�DIWHU�WKH�ÀVK��DQG�that there are many more ben-HÀWV�

“Having Monty has been wonderful for me be-cause he is great to look at when I need to calm down and de-stress. . . Monty

While they may be cute and cuddly, dogs and cats can require high maintenance and higher rents

He’s sweet and all, but...

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Spring 2014 The Mirror - 9UNC HOUSING GUIDEhas the ability to mimic my feel-ings,” Gomez said. “I have type 1 diabetes with bad nerve pain, and whenever my sugar is too high he lays on his side. Every time he does that and I’ve checked my sug-ars [and] they have been too high.”

Fish have personalities too, and (YD�VD\V�WKDW�KHU�ÀVK�HYHQ�DFWV�OLNH�a dog.

There are people who man-age the responsibility of a dog in school. Freshman acting major, Julia Bye owns a dog. One of the complications she says she has run LQWR�LV�WKDW�LW�LV�VRPHWLPHV�GLIÀFXOW�to coordinate a full-time student schedule with time for her dog.

“I don’t want Sam to be alone in my dorm all day, so I schedule little times during the day—apart from his walks—to take him out-side so he can get some fresh air,” Bye said. “It gets a little hard to do sometimes with my schedule and extra obligations like rehearsals and meetings, but I make it work.”

Another complication that comes hand in hand with owning a dog on campus is that according to the student housing guide, other WKDQ�ÀVK��SHWV�DUH�QRW�DOORZHG�LQ�WKH�dorms. Bye said she ran into anoth-er problem because of this:

“It was a very long process working with disability support services to be able to have Sam cleared to be with me,” Bye said. “It’s an extremely new policy that UNC allows emotional support ani-mals.”

%\H� VDLG� EHVLGHV� WKH� EHQHÀW� RI�simply having an adorable Chihua-hua waiting for her when she comes home, having a dog to take care of is comforting and helps with her anxiety disorder.

“He takes the edge off and helps alleviate the stress that college builds up,” Bye said.

Owning a pet in college takes time and effort, but many students VD\� WKH\� ÀQG� WKDW� WKH� EHQHÀWV� DUH�worth the work.

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West vs. Central: which campus is superior?

Michaela Cross | The Mirror

Wilson Hall is very similar to Wieb-

king Hall in that it houses 282 students

on four levels of double rooms with pri-

vate vanities and community bathrooms.

There is a lounge, a laundry facility and a

community kitchen downstairs.

The Central Coalition is made up of

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students living in Central Coalition guse

the front desk services of Hansen-Willis

Hall.

Hansen-Willis, built in 1999 and there-

fore the newest hall on central campus,

features four-person suite-style rooms

with two double bedrooms, a living area

and a private bathroom. There are also

standalone single rooms. Hansen-Willis

has multiple lounges and a community

kitchen.

5HQRYDWHG�LQ��%HOIRUG�+DOO�KRXV-es 52 students in double and single rooms

with private vanity areas. It has com-

munity bathrooms, public lounges and a

community kitchen. Sabin Hall was reno-

vated in the same year and houses 33 stu-

dents in double rooms with private van-

ity. There are community bathrooms and

a kitchen, as well as multiple lounges.

Gordon Hall was built in conjunc-

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students in double rooms with commu-

nity bathrooms, and has relaxing lounges

and a community kitchen.

Snyder Hall houses over 100 students

in standalone bedrooms that can hold one,

two or three students. Each room has

a sink and vanity. Each

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nity bathrooms and its

own lounge, and there

is one community

kitchen downstairs.

It was built in

1936 in conjunction with Sabin Hall and

was also renovated in 1999.

“While the community bathrooms in

these central campus residence halls may

be a turn-off to prospective residents,

some students love the tight-knit com-

munity feel of the area,” said Administra-

tive Assistant for Housing Services Carol

Marston.

Presidents Row is made up of four

small residence halls built in English-

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Wilson Hall.

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rooms. It has two lounges, and the com-

munity kitchen for all of Presidents Row

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students in one-

to six-person

suites.

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ties like

the one

associated with the College of Perform-

ing and Visual Arts are always located on

central campus.

“We do have a lot of the performing

and visual arts students that are on cen-

tral campus, and they really love it and

they love the environment that they’re in

because they’re with (similar) students,”

Marston said. “Some people just like the

atmosphere of the central campus better

as far as the buildings being a little more

quaint and that type of thing.”

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in historic buildings like Guggenheim,

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buildings like the Monfort College of

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Central and west campus are differ-

ent as night and day but come together to

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“Dos” and “Don’ts” of living off-campusAlexandria Adair [email protected]

Moving into the dorms and away from

parents may be an exciting time for most

VWXGHQWV��EXW�VLJQLQJ�D� OHDVH� IRU� WKH�ÀUVW�time is just as momentous. It’s a step-

ping stone on the way to true adulthood,

which is what college is all about for most

people (next on the list is learning how

to prepare a meal that isn’t based around

Top Ramen).

Bill Jerke, a former state legislator

and county commissioner, knows a thing

or two about the ins and outs of renting.

He has over 40 years of experience as a

realtor in Greeley, and he recently shared

some advice with The Mirror for students

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DO: Know your roommates

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ple they will be renting with. His reason-

ing was that when students rent an apart-

ment with a group of people, they’re only

as strong as thier weakest link. All parties

are typically jointly and singly reliable

for the entire rent when they sign a lease

together.

“How well do you know the people

you’re renting with? Are they really reli-

able? Are they on probation already? Are

WKH\�RQH�FODVV�DZD\�IURP�ÁXQNLQJ�RXW"µ�Jerke said. “The point is that you don’t

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on to another party that isn’t going to pull

WKHLU�RZQ�ZHLJKW�µJerke said over the years he’s noticed

college students want to have what he

FDOOV� WKH�´)ULHQGVµ�H[SHULHQFH�� D�KDSS\�go-lucky living situation with all of their

best friends under one roof. What people

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“It puts up the ability to discern who is

for real and who isn’t, and whether or not

they can follow through with what they

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own a lot of the time, and what better

time to learn than when you’re 19 or 20?

Rather than in a business relationship at

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DON’T: Wait until the last minute

As easy as it may be to put off house

hunting until later in the semester, Jerke

said that determining a plan early on is

paramount. In addition to knowing who

their roommates will be, students should

ÀJXUH�RXW�WKH�GHWDLOV�RI�WKHLU�SODQV�IRU�WKH�summer.

Jerke said it’s important to know if a

lease starting in May rather than August

is preferred or if a nine month lease will

work better than a 1-year lease.

“Students can start looking right away

at the big facilities that are professionally

managed and have staff there on hand all

WKH� WLPH�� 7KH� *URYH�� $UOLQJWRQ� $SDUW-ments. Those places are simply so nice

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ing a place elsewhere in Greeley, Jerke

suggests to start looking for places right

after Spring Break.

Having a plan also means having con-

versations with future roommates about

what seems to be the number one deal

EUHDNHU�IRU�PDQ\�OLYLQJ�VLWXDWLRQV��SHWV�“I would caution people to be as care-

ful about bringing other things with them

that are really killers in rental situations.

7KH�QXPEHU�RQH�NLOOHU�LV�SHWV�µ�-HUNH�VDLG��“They cause so much damage and can put

a person in violation of their lease im-

mediately. He continued to say that pets

can cause thousands of dollars in damage

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everyone involved – landlord and room-

mates, alike – to be on the same page.

DO: Be honest

The last piece of advice that Jerke im-

SDUWHG� WR�\RXQJ�DGXOWV� LQ� WKHLU�ÀUVW�\HDU�of renting on a lease is the power of tell-

ing the truth; he said he couldn’t stress it

enough.

“What a great time to learn that num-

ber one thing that you really need to have

in life to be successful, and that’s just

SXUH�UDZ�KRQHVW\�µ�-HUNH�VDLG�He pointed out that the crux of a show

OLNH�´)ULHQGVµ�LV�WKDW�ZKHQ�SHRSOH�OLH��KL-jinks ensue. The difference is that it’s not

usually as funny in real life. Jerke also

said that forming a healthy relationship

with landlords is important for college

students.

“As a tenant who wants to someday

move out with that relationship, you

should want nothing more than to get

your security deposit, get a rental refer-

ence, and have someone in the town who

is older than you know who actually

NQRZV�WKDW�\RX·UH�D�JRRG�SHUVRQ�µ�-HUNH�said.

As someone who has received calls

from the FBI about the trustworthiness

and reliability of previous tenants who

are applying for jobs, Jerke would know

all about that.

Ben Stivers | The MirrorDon’t wait until the last minute to find a place to live—it could put you in a position to travel farther to class each day. Be proactive so you are at least a bike ride away from your classes on campus.


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Dorms, apartments, high rises or anything in between, no matter where you live it al-ways seems like the same nine people move along with you. 1. The impossibly loud one

Whenever you are trying to get some reading done in your URRP�� \RX� DOZD\V� ÀQG� \RXU-self asking the same question: “How does someone laugh at that high of a frequency?” The Impossibly Loud Floormate always seems to be yelling in the halls and never fails to pick up the most annoying hobbies, whether that be play-ing the accordion or popping balloons.2. The one that is always high

Their door is never open,

but the smell always seems to get more pungent as you walk past. You wonder how this guy has not been busted yet; he isn’t exactly trying very hard to conceal it. 3. The mystery

Who lives in that room at the end of the hall? How come you never see them? How come no one else has ever met them? Are they students? Do they ever come out for air? Are they even alive? That’s the mystery.4. The overly friendly one

:KLOH� KDYLQJ� ÁRRUPDWHV�who keep to themselves can be disappointing, their lack of presence is usually preferable to the constant contact you are forced into with the Overly Friendly Floormate. It begins with a few friendly requests to grab some lunch but may

soon escalate into invitations to attend family gatherings. Sure it is nice having someone who enjoys your company, but even the best of intentions can not make this friendship worth the effort.5. The study bug

There is always that one roommate who no matter what time or day of the week, will respond to a “what’s up?” text message with “studying.” 6. The one who never show-ers…or washes their clothes

We know dorm showers can get kind of gross, but there is XVXDOO\� VRPHRQH� RQ� WKH� ÁRRU�who seems to refuses to step in the shower more than once a month. Or they refuse to pay the high cost of laundry and will consequently go months without washing anything.7. The one who is always

drinkingSome characters on your

ÁRRU� PLJKW� EH� UHJXODU� DW-tendees of tequila Tuesday, wine Wednesdays and thirsty Thursdays. 8. The one who is never there

If their bed is made every day, it’s probably because he or she is not sleeping in there. There are always those kids who seem to disappear after WKH� ÀUVW� FRXSOH� RI� GD\V�� RQO\�to be seen once every few months to pick up something from their room.9. The one who doesn’t actu-ally live there

2Q� WKH� ÁLSVLGH�� WKHUH� DUH�those kids who you thought lived with you because they spend so much time in your building. It turns out, they were just unwilling to walk back to their dorms.

Nine characters you see in every dorm and apartment


Finding the housing option that’s right for you

After graduating from high school, I couldn’t wait to move on with my life and head off to college. Nothing was more exciting than the promise of living in a dorm.

I left my home in Colorado Springs to take classes during the summer; I lived in North Hall. Since so few students choose to live on campus and take summer classes, I had a double room all to myself and a lovely suite-mate who cooked and was willing to share pretty much everything.

I couldn’t have been more ecstatic: my life was about to become exciting and eventful. I had high hopes of reinvent-ing myself. In living alone I FRXOG�ÀQG�VRPH�QHZ��PDJLFDO�motivation to change my life. I could stop being lazy and make great friends.

During my six weeks in North Hall I learned that, es-sentially, none of those things would just happen. I am an RQO\�FKLOG��,�OLYHG�WKH�ÀUVW��years of my life without hav-ing to share and with all my parents’ attention focused on me.

7KH� ÀUVW� WKLQJ� ,� QRWLFHG�after moving to Greeley was a slap in the face: It was in-FUHGLEO\�GLIÀFXOW� WR� OHDYH�P\�parents. That’s one thing ev-ery college student will most likely come to learn within WKH�ÀUVW�IHZ�PRQWKV�RI�VFKRRO��With few exceptions, yes, you will miss home.

The second thing I noticed about dorm life was nothing just came to me – nothing offered itself up as a solu-tion to my problems. I went

to classes; I made friends, but I wasn’t suddenly living the college lifestyle. In fact, I spent more of my time play-ing video games than I did partying or going out with friends.

Those six weeks of sum-mer went fast, though, and I soon moved out. I took all my stuff back home and spent the next three weeks nervously preparing for my move to Lawrenson Hall. It would be WKH�ÀUVW�DQG�RQO\� WLPH� LQ�P\�life that I’d shared a bedroom, and let me tell you in advance: it did not work out.

I still love my roommate from Lawrenson, and I loved the time I spent getting to know her (and ordering way-too-late-night pizza). But some people, like myself, are just not cut out for shar-ing. Our schedules and inter-ests were too different, and I spent several late nights bat-tling my health and calling for midnight rides home from the hospital.

Just a few months into school, I decided it would be EHVW�WR�ÀQG�D�URRP�WR�P\VHOI�somewhere else on campus and moved to Turner Hall.

There I met new room-mates, but I had my own space. In Turner I found more happiness than in either of my previous dorms. I was more connected to my roommates than I had been in North Hall, but I had the privacy I craved while I was living in Lawren-son Hall. Still, I looked for-ward to living off campus as a sophomore.

2YHU�WKDW�ÀUVW�\HDU�DW�81&�I got the impression that many students were generally un-VDWLVÀHG�ZLWK�RQ� FDPSXV� OLY-ing: “The food sucks,” they’d say, or, “My roommate is so loud/messy/frustrating.”

What I think I realized, and many didn’t, is that there are options.

There is no reason to stay unhappy. Where you live,

sleep and study is a major part of life and being unsatis-ÀHG�ZLWK� WKDW�SODFH�FDQ�KDYH�serious implications. No one wants to dread going home at night because of an uncom-fortable room or an incompat-ible roommate. It can nega-tively impact your grade or how well you sleep at night, and it can even lead to depres-sion.

So, go in with an open mind. If you love it, then great. You’re in a fantastic place and ready to tackle school head-on. If you don’t love it, then don’t stress. Don’t be afraid to make a change. You aren’t stuck, and at the very least, you won’t even need to live on campus next year.

For some, like myself, off-campus apartment living

is the most comfortable way to go – especially the private kitchen – and others choose to stay in the dorms.

It’s personal: don’t sub-scribe to the movie-perfect image of college students in perfectly decorated dorms and get disappointed when you can’t achieve just that. Set your own standards. If \RX� GRQ·W� ÀQG� WKHP� ULJKW�away, then hunt for something that meets them.

You can control your own situation.

— Suzanne Evans is a journalism major and the copy editor and a writer for The Mirror. She can be reached via email at [email protected].

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Biz [email protected]

Rule number one of surviving on a

college student’s budget: manage your

resources.

Sure, you could subsist on quick

bagels from the Coffee Cart or dial DP

Dough’s number so much that it’s num-

ber one on your speed dial, but you’ll

likely start to see the wear and tear of that

diet on your wallet. $6.95 a pop for that

Spin Zone goodness isn’t a bad deal, but

it adds up in the end. Compared to the

sheer bulk of food you can bring home

for that same amount after a trip to the

market, you’ll start to see the value of

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food and establishing a stockpile of non-

perishable foodstuffs is by far the easiest

way to save money—and stay healthy.

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keep on hand. They will get you through,

and lead you to, leaner times.

1. Beans Price per pound: varies around 69

cents. The magical fruit packs a protein

punch like you wouldn’t believe. A cup-

sized serving of black beans has 15 grams

of protein, plus heart-healthy protein, for

only 227 calories. Different varieties of

beans yield varying levels of protein,

but all are equally delicious and versa-

tile. Dress ‘em up in a burrito (the bean’s

greatest honor), or serve them simple

with a dash of hot sauce and a smile.

2. Lentils Price per pound: 89 cents. Another

KLJK�LQ�SURWHLQ��ÀEHU�DQG�LURQ�JR�WR�WKDW�will outlive and outlast most other things

in your food stash. Lentils are basically

foolproof to cook: put a 2:1 ratio of water

and lentils in a pot, and simmer uncov-

ered for 20 minutes. Salt, if that’s your

vice. Bam. Mix with veggies for a stir-fry

and it sounds like a good time to me.

3. Frozen veggiesPrice per pound: varies around $1.16.

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riously, frozen vegetables keep their

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avoid all the processing that canned

food has to go through during commer-

cial canning. Going frozen is an easy

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bucks for fresh veggies.

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helping of rice, and you’ve got yourself

a meal.

5. NutsPrice per pound: varies wildly be-

tween $4.95 and over. You’re probably

thinking, “Nuts? That’s what she said.

My wallet isn’t thick enough for wal-

nuts.” Hear me out: nuts are amazing,

portable and healthy snacks. If you’re

looking for a protein boost, go no further.

Plus, all nut varieties are high in mono-

unsaturated fats—that’s the good kind of

IDW�WKDW�NHHSV�\RXU�KHDUW�VWURQJ�DQG�ÀJKWV�midsection fat. However, because of the

oils that make nuts so great for you, they

don’t last as long as the other options list-

ed. Almonds, typically the cheapest nut,

will last about four months, but can live

on for a year in the freezer.

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The Average Life of Nicci Bee By Nicole Busse

www.uncmirror.com


University Flats offers modern amenitiesAlexandria Adair [email protected]

Students who aren’t entirely im-

pressed by places like The Grove at Gree-

ley Apartments or Arlington Park Apart-

ments will soon have another option for

off campus housing next year: A new set

RI� DSDUWPHQWV� GHVLJQHG� VSHFLÀFDOO\� IRU�students, called University Flats at UNC,

has 92 units available for student move-in

starting in August.

University Flats, which began to take

shape in 2013, will be located at Sixth

Avenue and 18th Street – just north of

the Jackson Field Sports Complex. While

they may be the new players in town

when it comes to housing UNC students,

representatives from University Flats said

they have previous experience with hous-

ing student athletes at Metropolitan State

University of Denver.

“We think we have anticipated every

reasonable need that a college student

might have for their work, leisure and liv-

ing comfort,” said Brian Heath, property

manager for University Flats at UNC.

“And in the event that some requirements

might have escaped our notice, we have

staff members at our front desk, on site,

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gestions.”

In an effort to make sure that students

are living in the most up-to-date environ-

ment, University Flats representatives

said they are trying to inject a feeling

of modernism and luxury into the apart-

ments by including a state-of-the-art

computer lab, public game room with Wii

and Xbox and a laptop bar with iPads.

Heath said he expects students to

snatch up the two- and three-bedroom

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262 beds available. Each two- or three-

bedroom unit will be equipped with free

cable TV and high-speed Internet access,

appliances with EnergyStar ratings, gran-

ite counter-tops and a washer/dryer com-

bination. In addition, each occupant will

have a private bathroom and a walk-in

closet.

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he said. “Perhaps best of all, they are

extremely affordable.” He also said that

prices for units are competitive with those

of The Grove – who they consider to be

their biggest contender in student hous-

ing. UNC students may be ready for this

change, according to senior sports and

exercise major Maria Castilla.

“I do think The Grove needs competi-

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customer service and plumbing,” she

said.

University Flats carries the typical

amenities that an apartment complex

geared toward students might have, such

as a swimming pool and clubhouse, a bar-

beque area and vending machines.

Heath said the aim is to make students

feel a bit spoiled. There will also be an

ATM machine and an automated mecha-

nism for students to rent movies and vid-

eo games.

“We have studied the conditions that

are most likely to help residents succeed

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quirements,” Heath said. “If I had a son

or daughter in college, this is the kind of

place I would want them to be.”

University Flats at UNC provides ar-

eas for students to study quietly, Heath

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cludes a weight room and kitchens with

full appliances.

Safety and convenience seem to be

priorities for Heath, who said that secu-

rity cameras are placed throughout the

premises. He also mentioned that Univer-

sity Flats is located just one block from

the bus service that students can use for

free.

University Flats is accepting ap-

plications for pre-leasing on 12-month

terms that begin in August. Stu-

dents can get more information by

calling 970-353-3300 or visiting

www.UniversityFlatsUNC.com.

Courtesy of Steve Caulk | ProConnect Public Relations


Natasha [email protected]

When it comes to living on a tight col-lege student budget and trying to decorate for the holidays, sometimes simple can be elegant. It is possible for those who are—and are not—artistically inclined to deco-rate while keeping within their personal budget. While these are but a few ideas, there are thousands more out there if one goes on social networks or searches the web in general. Here are some options I suggest.

For inside decorations, paper chains make excellent decorations appropriate for any season. They can be made using things found at a dollar store or any craft store, and the best part is they are recy-clable.

On that topic, a great way to decorate and have friends over at the same time is WR�PDNH�SDSHU�VQRZÁDNHV�RU�OHDYHV��:KLOH�simple, it can really bring in the holiday spirit. Both the Internet and hobby stores will have stencils and patterns for those who are not as artistically inclined as oth-ers, and the same construction paper and glitter can be used throughout the year to make any range of festive decorations.

Further, if a student desires to do some outside decorations, they can use water balloons to make colorful snowmen to line paths or just to make the outdoors

a bit more colorful. This can be accom-SOLVKHG�E\�ÀOOLQJ�WKH�EDOORRQV�ZLWK�ZDWHU�and food color, then freezing them and re-moving the “skin” once it becomes solid. The best part is that students can create excellent decorations by adding glitter and making a range of sizes and shapes.

Another good thing students can do is to plan ahead and prepare for next season by shopping post season. Stores are often eager to get rid of their old decorations after the holidays, so they will have great deals on ornaments and other decora-tions—often at half the cost or less than previously marked.

Duct tape has well over 100 uses, and, with so many colors and patterns to choose from, creating decorations from this versatile material is easy. Looking up patterns for anything from roses to placemats to vests online is possible. It comes cheap at hardware stores, depart-ment stores and craft stores in rolls and sheets. With duct tape, the possibilities are endless.

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candle holder. Dollar stores can make great places

to shop for decorations. They have ev-erything from tinsel to garland and even plastic table cloths.

While plastic table cloths seem cheap, they can be layered to create interesting designs. To layer plastic table cloths, cut SDSHU�VQRZÁDNH�GHVLJQV�LQWR�WKH�WRS�OD\HU�and use a different colored table cloth on the bottom. The bottom color will pop through, and the design can be changed for the season.

A little extra searching may be re-quired, but often, dollar stores can have stuff that is just as good as the high-end stores without breaking the bank.

Also, thrift stores are often not as low-grade as what they might seem. Depend-ing on how picky a student is, it is possi-ble to get some great holiday decorations for good prices.

Another great place to buy decoration supplies is the local hardware store. They will often sell smaller strings of lights for around $3 to $7 each, depending on what VWXGHQWV� ZDQW� DQG� KRZ� LW� ÀWV� LQWR� WKHLU�budget.

Students can sometimes even get a good deal on a Christmas tree, depend-ing on location and what the students are looking for.

From us at the Mirror to you, happy decorating.

Decorating on a shoestring budget


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Arlington Park offers everything students need to have the ultimate college experience. Live, work and play at your home away from home. Enjoy Arlington

Park Student Apartments, a housing community providing social events, gatherings, and campus convenience. Our student friendly staff is waiting to

assist you with all of your housing needs.

Contact Arlington Park Apartments at 970-356-7275.

Arlington Park Student Apartments | 2315 9th Avenue | Greeley, CO 80631

www.arlingtonparkunc.com

* Rates are subject to change.

Currently live on campus? Your residence hall deposit will transfer to Arlington Park Student apartments.


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