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4 — Questions to ask future roommates

5 — Improve decorations with color

6 — Learn to live healthier

9 — Advice for your next apartment

11 — Tips for sharing a common area

12 — How to deal with people who overstay their welcome

15 — Eco-friendly living quiz

LETTER FROM THE EDITORTABLE OF CONTENTS

By Dani [email protected]

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 3THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

The Apartment Guide is back to give you more tips on living with roommates and searching for the perfect apartment. It is the busiest time

of year to be house hunting because the weather is getting warmer and many leases are coming to an end in a few short months. Instead of crashing on a friend’s couch or living in a place that doesn’t feel quite like home, begin your research early and make sure that you’ll love your new house or apartment.

Landlords are beginning to feel an overwhelming increase in housing contracts and applications because like many college students, we have mastered the art of procrastination. Start thinking about your new place and then read our article about how to choose and what to consider when picking new roommates.

Our roommates are usually the people we end up spending the most time with, so we want to make sure we are choosing people that we will enjoy being around. To do this, it’s important to consider things like schedules, expenses and personal hygiene. After deciding on who you’re going to live with, our article about taking noise and location into consideration can help you pick the perfect place. Living near parks and quiet areas can make a huge difference when choosing a location.

Living with roommates, housemates or floor mates is something that every college student should experience. We have all heard horror stories about crazy roommates, but if you take your time deciding who to live with and learning to be a considerate roommate, it’s an experience you will never want to forget.

Luckily, the University Daily Kansan Advertising Staff will be hosting an Apartment Fest on April 10 to help students become knowledgeable about all of the housing options available to them. I advise you to start thinking about your new place if you haven’t already because looking for your next apartment or house is never an easy task.

— Edited by Chelsea Mies

MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014PAGE 4 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN

HOUSING

Find out about your potential roommates before moving in

Before making the big decision to move in to-gether, it’s always essential to cover important topics to avoid future conflicts. Everyone has their own opinions when it comes to finances, significant others, personal habits or lifestyles. It’s important to discuss those things with po-tential roommates.

According to an article by Dawn Allcot from MyMove.com, “considerations like whether they can afford the rent and utilities and if your prospective roommates seem responsible come first. But take some time during the roommate search to ask about their personal hobbies and interests and make small talk to get to know them better.”

Ryan Soroka, a senior from St. Louis, cur-rently lives in a house with three other room-mates. Two of them met through the dorms and he knew the third roommate from high school.

They planned out paying for bills to avoid con-flicts in the future.

“We all pick one utility and spread the utilities around,” Soroka said. “We split it up down the line evenly and then we have to pay the room-mate so it’s our responsibility to get the money to pay for it.”

He said that the best advice he can give about potential roommates is to know how busy they are and how busy they expect to be in the future.

Allcot also mentions asking your potential roommates financial questions, such as how long they have worked at their current job and what their other expenses will be. Also, consider how much the expenses at the apartment you seek will cost each person.

Andrew Melchor, a junior from Chino, Calif., currently lives in an apartment with his girl-friend, but he lived with two other guys last year.

“We didn’t have arguments, really, about bills, because at the start we had an understanding of splitting everything,” Melchor said. “The guys I

moved in with lived with each other before and they had problems with each person just taking a particular bill. There was this inequality that formed and they would get into small arguments among each other with that. So when I came in, we just decided to split everything right down the middle and it just worked that way.”

His one piece of advice is to really analyze your priorities and align those with your future roommates.

Allcot also thinks that roommates should add personal and lifestyle questions to the conver-sation. Ask potential roommates what their re-lationship status is and how that will affect life in your shared home. Personal questions, such as do they smoke, drink or do drugs, might be beneficial to ask. Let them ask you questions, too.

Although it is common for small conflicts to arise among roommates, you may just get lucky and be paired with some great roommates. Em-ily Harsh, a senior from Topeka, has been paired

with random roommates in the past. “I got along with them really well,” Harsh said.

“We didn’t ever have any problems. I didn’t know them before we moved in together, so I just got really lucky.”


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DECORATING

Improve home decor with color, creativity

When living in a college apartment, painting the walls to brighten up your place isn’t always an option because of lease agreements. An al-ternative is adding a pop of color with different decorations, such as curtains, frames and blan-ket throws. When living in dorms and apart-ments, you have to think outside the box when trying to inexpensively brighten up rooms.

Maggie Houston, a junior from Overland Park, understands decorating can be overwhelming, but suggests starting simple.

“Expand upon what you already have,” Hous-ton said. “If you have something that's kind of dated, add something that isn't dated to it.”

Stefany Christie, a freshman from Stockton, Mo., agrees with keeping it simple, while also adding some personality.

“Go for something personal and that's you,” Christie said. “I printed out the pictures I had on Facebook and Instagram at Walmart and taped them up on the wall. A few pictures of you and your family and friends will make it feel more like home.”

When buying items for your apartment, don’t be afraid to buy a few key pieces that add a pop of color.

Houston has red and gold pillows and blanket

throws in her room. Laura Spatz, a freshman from Lee’s Summit, Mo., has green curtains, yellow sheets and a pink footrest in hers. Color blocking has become a huge trend on the run-way, so why not in apartments as well?

Students should not only purchase multi-colored lamps, frames and curtains, but also be crafty and make their own decorations. Houston has a large world map from OfficeMax, which added to her room nicely.

Spatz adds her own personal touches. “I add color to my blank walls by putting up

colorful do-it-yourself posters,” she said. “You can get a pack of construction paper and make anything.”

Spatz hit arts and craft stores to get decorative items.

I buy inexpensive fabric from Walmart and Michaels to make vibrant blankets or curtains,” she said. “They sometimes have big discounts on fabric and craft items like picture frames. I mostly get things I found funny at thrift stores so when I look around my room, I will have an actual memory that goes along with.”

Spatz encourages students to add color and personality to their rooms.

“Don’t shut out any colors by picking a certain theme,” she said. “More colors in a room equals more fun.”

— Edited by Callan Reilly

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WELL-BEING

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A healthy lifestyle does not transpire over-night, it requires commitment and planning. However, there are certain aspects that can make healthy living a little easier. People com-monly think about diet and exercise when they hear the word “healthy” and although those are very important, other decisions also contribute to well-rounded living.

GET OUTSIDEThe Lawrence Parks and Recreation Depart-

ment oversees a park system that includes 54 parks, half of which are community parks and nature preserves, according to the City of Law-rence website. Many of these community parks and nature preserves have walking/biking trails that are inhabited by native vegetation, creating a lovely atmosphere to get some fresh air and a variety of sport courts for some outdoor activi-ties.

Kelsey Fortin, a health educator in charge of the Eat Well Live Nutrition Program at Watkins Memorial Health Center, said that living near a recreation center or outdoor trail creates less barriers for people to fit in physical activity.

“If these things aren’t around or are more dif-ficult to locate, then people may be less inclined to use the facility,” Fortin said.

It seems like not many students plan their liv-ing arrangements around local parks and trails or whether there is a recreation center close by, yet many still make it to them. Katie Russell, a junior studying social welfare, favors South Park on Massachusetts Street, especially when the weather is nice.

EATING HEALTHYGetting the right nutrition and maintaining a

stable diet is always a challenge in cities where unhealthy food is available during the wee hours of the night. Luckily, here in Lawrence, there are a handful of natural grocers and other healthier options. Russell chooses to shop at the Merc—a

natural grocery store where she buys fresh fruits and vegetables. Living near a health food store has influenced her nutrition choices.

“[I’m] more likely to stop by a close, healthier atmosphere than drive farther to go to Walmart,” Russell said. “Also, everything in a health store is focused around personal health so it is motivat-ing.”

Planning out a grocery list and only purchas-ing healthier options is a smart way to curb any negative snacking habits, making these small changes will be beneficial in the long run. Joey Maase, a junior studying exercise science, plans ahead for his meals by always making enough to have leftovers. He can just warm up the meals that are healthy versus eating snack food or something that does not cover the nutrition he is aiming for. Maase said his meals typically con-sist of high protein, low carbs and some fruits and vegetables, but college life makes it hard to be consistent. It is not always easy to be healthy

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and a little bit of leeway won’t ruin an entire diet. Fortin recommends using the website, My-

Plate.gov — used by the USDA — to help make dietary decisions.

“There are a couple key messages behind this graphic — making half your plate fruits and veg-etables, switching to low fat or fat-free dairy and making at least half of your grains whole grains,” Fortin said.

Fortin also said that students should work to surround themselves with healthier options. Small changes, including choosing whole grains instead of refined, or choosing frozen yogurt in-stead of ice cream, can make a huge difference.

EXERCISE

Planning ahead is not essential forever, but when trying to build a routine or reach a goal it is important to helping you stay on track.

“Once the steps are taken to plan out weekly meals and weekly workouts it will slowly get built into a routine, which will translate to a life-

style change,” Fortin said. Activity levels change when students come to

college; many stop playing sports or don’t make enough time to get in a little exercise. Russell plans out which days of the week she can make it to the recreation center because she is more like-ly to work out if it is in her schedule. Maase, on the other hand, doesn’t plan working out from week to week, but does prefer to work out in the mornings just in case he gets too tired or busy at the end of the day.

“Nutrition and physical activity work together when it comes to staying healthy,” Fortin said.

In addition to diet and exercise, keeping your environment clean will help your health. Over-exposure to harsh chemicals and everyday germs can inhibit any nutrition and exercise goals if you are not aware. Being healthy is truly a lifestyle choice because everything you do at-tributes to it.

— Edited by Cara Winkley

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LIVING

Consider noise when choosing living location

Living in a town full of college students can mean that hearing loud music or seeing a house party during the week is no surprise. The noise factor can increase during the weekends, so finding a quiet night to stay in can be harder than you think. When searching for a house or an apartment, it is important to remember that living next to a loud bar or a group of rowdy col-lege students is never an ideal situation.

Mary Fortino, a sophomore from Overland Park, currently lives at Legends Place located by Clinton Parkway and Crossgate Drive. Fortino enjoys where she lives, but wishes she would have considered noise when moving.

“It’s usually the loudest on the weekends be-cause that’s when they have all the parties,” For-tino said. “Sometimes I call the Legends office and file a noise complaint or I just try to ignore it.”

Ignoring a group of rambunctious college students having a wild night can be difficult if you’re living next door or just down the hall. In-vesting in a quality pair of headphones to tune out the partiers or contacting management, like Fortino did, are both good options when trying to control the problem.

If you are the students hosting these noisy gatherings, you need to remember to be con-siderate of your neighbors. Having a party on Wednesday and Thursday night may be fun for those attending, but it can be very distracting for your neighbors who are attempting to study or relax. Although students do go out on the week-ends, Lawrence laws about noise complaints do not exclude Friday and Saturday nights.

The Lawrence Police Department tries to de-crease the amount of excessive and unnecessary noises with several ordinances that must be fol-lowed by all residents. An example of one ordi-nance involves playing loud music from your vehicle.

According to police.lawrenceks.org, ordinance 17-116.1 states, “No person or persons operat-ing or occupying a motor vehicle on any street, highway, alley, parking lot or driveway shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system from within or upon the vehicle so that the sound is audible at a distance of fifty (50) feet or more from the vehicle.”

A violation of the ordinance above can result in a traffic ticket with a minimum fine of $80.

Residence halls on campus are a good alterna-tive if you like a quiet space because they enforce quiet hours each night.

Max Rich, a freshman from Chicago, says that living in the residence halls hasn’t been as loud as he thought it would be.

“I think it starts to get loud on Wednesday nights,” Rich said. “I can get most of my work done in my dorm Sunday to Tuesday, but when Wednesday comes I usually go to the library if I need to get something done.”

As you begin the search for your next house or apartment, keep noise in mind. It is easy to avoid busy streets, large apartment complexes and roads with attractions like bars and restau-rants if you do some research. Ask around to see which apartments hold the most parties so you can find a quiet and relaxing place that you can call home.

— Edited by Amber Kasselman

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When it comes to house and apartment hunting, may the odds be ever in your favor. The equivalent of Lawrence’s own Hunger Games, finding a place to live, brings out some fierce competition. With available houses disappearing day by day, many students overlook the idea of apartment living.

However, when it comes to finding roommates and signing leases, it can be easy to get overwhelmed, especially with the abundance of informa-tion and fine print.

Apartment Fest, sponsored by the University Daily Kansan Advertising Staff, provides an opportunity for KU students to see all the living spaces available to them.

Ten to 15 apartment complexes are scheduled to table on the lawn of Stauffer-Flint, and plan to hand out T-shirts, cups, koozies and other promotional materials.

HERE ARE A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:

Make sure to check out the parking situation, including fees, location and availability.

Find out the policy on pets. Are they pet friendly? Does the rent increase with the addition of a pet on your property? Even if you aren’t planning on bringing a pet with you, keep in mind that

other pet owners in your area could generate a lot of extra noise.

Terms and conditions are often subject to change. Depending on move-in specials and the length of leases, rent prices can often fluctuate more than you expected.

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Sharing a living space with someone is some-thing that many of us have or will have to experi-ence in the future. Whether you are sharing your room with a sibling or cramming into a dorm room, it is important to be respectful and aware of everyone’s feelings involved.

When living with another person, it is essen-tial to remember that you share the space. No-body wants to see the sink piled with dishes or smell week-old garbage. However, asking your roommates to clean up after themselves is easier said than done.

“We keep a chart on the fridge with differ-ent tasks that we all have to do. Stuff like doing dishes and vacuuming,” said Emily Philbin, a junior from Omaha, Neb. “It makes it easier so we don’t have to fight over who hasn’t taken out the trash.”

Cleaning up after a night with friends is nev-er an enjoyable chore. Always remember to be thoughtful of every member and let him or her know beforehand when you plan on having guests over. Most importantly, don’t leave last night’s cans and empty pizza boxes lying around to remind both you and your roommates of last

night’s escapades. “I try to clean up any mess I made the follow-

ing morning, my roommates are pretty good at keeping the house clean,” said Grace Jones, a ju-nior from Chicago.

Communication between everyone involved will resolve almost any issue. When an issue arises, and it will, always speak to your room-mate directly; it never helps to talk behind someone’s back. Upon moving in, all roommates need to come to an agreement on a standard of cleanliness that everyone will follow. Your idea of a clean room isn’t necessarily everyone else’s. Compromise is critical when living with others, and in the long run it will prevent future argu-ments.

“We all share responsibilities, and for the most part we are pretty good at it. Sometimes we’ll get mad at each other for not cleaning up, but never for long,” Philbin said.

Some questions to consider when moving in: Who cleans the bathroom, and when? What are the rules for having a guest spend the night? And what happens when a roommate breaks these rules?

— Edited by Sarah Kramer


HOME

Ground rules needed when sharing common areasLAUREN [email protected]

JAMES HOYT/KANSANHousehold chores can be easier when distributed among housemates. Communicate openly and take turns to avoid confrontation.

Amy and Jessica are best friends who decided to rent an apartment together, and living to-gether has been great. Jessica’s boyfriend, Brad, occasionally stays the night, and until recently it was never an issue. But something has changed. Brad has been living at the apartment for a week now and he is starting to get a little too comfort-able. Amy doesn’t want to offend Jessica because she is her best friend, but she also can’t keep liv-ing like this.

The names have been changed to protect their privacy, but regardless, this situation is one that some University students can find relatable. Sometimes, roommates can get a little too com-fortable with each other and do not know when to draw the line when it comes to significant others.

“I would just be honest in that situation,” said Blake Bullock, a freshman from Wichita. “I would tell my roommate that of course it’s fine

if he’s here occasionally, but sometimes I need my privacy.”

Honesty is a very important factor in com-municating problems. Beating around the bush or not saying exactly what the problem is will result in a solution that is less than satisfactory.

Another factor that can be a sensitive subject, but is an important point to bring up, is the monetary aspect of the problem.

“One thing that you might be able to say if you are trying to make a point of why her boyfriend can’t just live with you is that he is essentially living in your apartment for free while you and your roommate are paying for it, which isn’t re-ally fair,” said Anna Stumps, a freshman from Tulsa, Okla.

An article in Psychology Today called “Simple Keys to Effective Communication” gives a few tips for effective communication that can help with solving problems and finding solutions. It is suggested to maintain eye contact, make sure the message is clear, use appropriate body lan-guage and nod to make sure the speaker knows

you are listening. These may seem like obvious tips, but they can prevent unwanted problems when talking to your roommate.

Ultimately, when dealing with friends and roommates, and this situation in particular,

honesty is the best policy. Being open to sugges-tions and compromise is also important. With this in mind, most problems can be fixed with-out drama.

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