How to defuse a stink bomb: trash cans and cannots
By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
It’s in your kitchen, it’s in your bathroom, but you never want it to be a topic of conversation. It’s full of your scraps and unwanted leftovers. It’s a container for holding your garbage, and whether you like it or not, it can get a little stinky. It seems like a good idea: Save the strain o...
Ten essential questions to ask a lessor
By Molly Zupan, Special Sections Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
The 2018 school year is fresh and your current living situation may be too, but now is the ideal time to consider housing for next year if you will still be in the C-U area. Over 44,000 students attend the same University as you, so don’t hesitate to begin the search for your future housing. For ...
Finding food diversity in dorms
By Zack Fishman, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
In the dorms, dining halls provide a variety of well-made food for students. But after attending the same one or two halls for a few weeks, meals inevitably begin feeling repetitive. Thankfully, University Dining also hosts Specialty Restaurants, weekly meals that provide a way to spend classic meal cr...
Apartment hunting 101
By Bisher Martini, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
You just moved into your new place. It’s everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more. But a few things went unnoticed, until now. As the days pass, you slowly begin to realize that maybe your apartment’s actual value was far beneath the price you’d paid for; you hadn’t noticed that the refrig...
Freshman 15 vs. meal plan
By Serina Taluja, Assistant Special Sections Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
The freshman 15 is one of the scariest phrases you'll hear over and over again during your college years. But it doesn't have to be that way. We’ve got a big campus with a lot of options, so it's important to know which fits you and your schedule best. While learning how to properly feed yourself...
A sweeping success: cleaning your kitchen
By Yoav Margalit, Staff Writer
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
One day, you arrive and the kitchen is spotless. It sparkles and invites you in for another ill-advised yet cheerful attempt at cooking. The next day, the fruits of your labor are there to be seen: a dish here, an extra bowl there. Then, things get worse. Time passes, and one day you walk into the k...
Home decor do’s and don’ts
By Serina Taluja, Assistant Special Sections Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
Whether you’re a DIY-queen, Pinterest-frequenter or someone who's completely clueless in the decor realm, the conditions of your personal space can seriously affect your state of mind. As a college student, it's especially important to make the best home away from home. Living in a place you feel is clean and orga...
Apartment living: Tips to get the best deals
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
A new semester is here, and it’s the best time for students to sign leases for apartments. Away from the cramped dorm, apartments offer a more private space that allows you to exhibit your identity. To make the best decision for your wallet and your well-being, consider these helpful tips. Pick th...
Pets in college: Will it work for you?
By Molly Zupan, Special Sections Editor
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
I have had pets my whole life. Until college, I hadn’t lived without at least one. Life without them is a big bummer, but I’m managing. I often think about whether I’d be able to take care of a pet at school, along with myself, classes and work. Obviously, I want a pet. I want a dozen pets. But the reality...
Overlooked benefits of living in a house
By Rachael Bolek, Managing Editor for Online
September 24, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
It may feel like you just moved into wherever you’re living this school year (probably because you did), but it’s already time to start looking for somewhere to live next year. People usually start signing leases for the next school year in September and October, which may seem crazy (because it is)...
The best (secret) study spots on campus
By Brooke Eberle, Special Sections Editor
February 19, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
With the constant realization that your dorm room is a shared space, you’re probably dying to find your go-to place to study for a couple of hours. But how can you find a place to study when all of the popular spots are taken? The answer is to look for the spots on campus that people are least likely t...
Five ways to be a good neighbor
By Typer Panlilio, Assistant Opinions Editor
February 19, 2018
Filed under Housing Guide, Special Sections
Neighbors might not be one of the biggest parts about college — until it’s 1 a.m. on a Friday morning and your neighbor is blasting music. Rude neighbors are a handful to deal with, but it all could be avoided if there’s some communication. Here are five ways to be a good neighbor. Don’t st...
