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November is Here! Hello OffCampus Students! We hope that the start of November has been trea;ng you well and that the midterm season has ended for most of you. There are lots of exci;ng events going on this November and we’re thrilled to share some of them with you! First, airBus will be running for the remainder of the major school breaks including the upcoming Thanksgiving break. You can make reserva;ons on the airBus website: hLps://csg.umich.edu/airbus/ . Fares made in advance using the website are $7 to the airport. The fare from the airport back to campus is $11. This service is an easy and affordable op;on for students who are traveling home for break, see page six for more info! We also want to remind you about two of our transporta;on services, SafeRide and the Night Owl . Both of these services provide late night transport for students. SafeRide is a free taxi service that picks students up from University buildings and transports them back to their homes, up to a mile offcampus. The Night Owl is a late night offcampus bus route that runs ThursdaySaturday nights from 10pm 3am. Go Blue! Emily Lus;g and Jacob Glinke Beyond the Diag Program Assistants November is Here!.....………………..….....1 To My Fellow OffCampus Students………..……………….2 Bike Rules & Safety………....………………..2 Join The Beyond The Diag Team........3 Indoor Bicycle Parking and Storage…...3 STRESS: How Do You Handle It?…………4 The Game...……………………………….………5 Holiday Foods Without The Stomach Blues..………………….……….5 The Airport Express………...…..……...……6 Energy Efficiency…………………..……..……6 No Shave November for Consent...……7 Keeping Your House Safe Over Thanksgiving Break..…….……………..….…7 Gecng A Jump Start On Winter…….....2 Campus Safety Tip: Protec;ng Your Valuables.………....................….…..8 What’s Inside: www.fibercompulsion.com

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Page 1: November 2014

November is Here!  Hello  Off-­‐Campus  Students!    We  hope  that  the  start  of  November  has  been  trea;ng  you  well  and  that  the  midterm  season  has  ended  for  most  of  you.  There  are  lots  of  exci;ng  events  going  on  this  November  and  we’re  thrilled  to  share  some  of  them  with  you!    First,  airBus  will  be  running  for  the  remainder  of  the  major  school  breaks  including  the  upcoming  Thanksgiving  break.  You  can  make  reserva;ons  on  the  airBus  website:  hLps://csg.umich.edu/airbus/.  Fares  made  in  advance  using  the  website  are  $7  to  the  airport.  The  fare  from  the  airport  back  to  campus  is  $11.    This  service  is  an  easy  and  affordable  op;on  for  students  who  are  traveling  home  for  break,  see  page  six  for  more  info!      We  also  want  to  remind  you  about  two  of  our  transporta;on  services,  SafeRide  and  the  Night  Owl.  Both  of  these  services  provide  late  night  transport  for  students.  SafeRide  is  a  free  taxi  service  that  picks  students  up  from  University  buildings  and  transports  them  back  to  their  homes,  up  to  a  mile  off-­‐campus.  The  Night  Owl  is  a  late  night  off-­‐campus  bus  route  that  runs  Thursday-­‐Saturday  nights  from  10pm-­‐  3am.      Go  Blue!    Emily  Lus;g  and  Jacob  Glinke  Beyond  the  Diag  Program  Assistants  

November  is  Here!.....………………..….....1    

To  My  Fellow  Off-­‐Campus  Students………..……………….2  

 

Bike  Rules  &  Safety………....………………..2    

Join  The  Beyond  The  Diag  Team........…3    

Indoor  Bicycle  Parking  and  Storage…...3    

STRESS:  How  Do  You  Handle  It?…………4    

The  Game...……………………………….………5    

Holiday  Foods  Without    The  Stomach  Blues..………………….……….5  

 

The  Airport  Express………...…..……...……6    

Energy  Efficiency…………………..……..……6    

No  Shave  November  for  Consent...……7    

Keeping  Your  House  Safe  Over  Thanksgiving  Break..…….……………..….…7    

Gecng  A  Jump  Start  On  Winter…….....2  

 

Campus  Safety  Tip:  Protec;ng    Your  Valuables.………....................….…..8    

What’s Inside:

www.fibercompulsion.com      

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To My Fellow Off-Campus Residents:  

It’s  gecng  to  be  that  ;me  of  the  semester.  Everywhere  I  look,  there  are  students  figh;ng  through  due  dates  and  midterms  with  every  ounce  of  their  brains,  hearts,  and  immune  systems.  As  the  busyness  of  school  year  relentlessly  con;nues  and  I  begin  to  fantasize  about  all  the  naps  to  be  taken  over  Thanksgiving,  I’d  just  like  to  share  some  thoughts  that  help  me  keep  my  head  up,  with  the  hopes  that  they  can  be  of  help  to  you  as  well.  First,  know  that  you  are  more  than  what  you  do.  Your  iden;ty  and  your  worth  are  innate;  they  are  not  defined  by  grades,  accomplishments,  or  rela;onships.  You  are  not  your  resume,  nor  are  you  somebody  else’s  opinion  of  you.  Second,  know  that  uncertainty  is  okay.        

Though  we  are  all  in  the  stage  of  life  in  which  people  constantly  inquire  about  our  passions  and  our  future  plans,  we  do  not  need  to  have  all  the  answers.  Your  life  has  a  purpose,  even  if  you  have  not  yet  discovered  it.  Third,  know  that  you  are  not  alone.  There  is  always  someone  out  there  who  cares  about  you.  There  is  always  someone  out  there  who  is  willing  to  listen.  As  bold  as  it  might  seem,  all  you  have  to  do  is  ask.  College—academically  and  otherwise—is  challenging,  but  there  are  always  people  with  relatable  experiences  who  would  be  willing  to  walk  with  you  through  whatever  trials  life  brings.  Fear  not,  there  is  always  hope.      Sincerely,    A  friend  

 

Bike Rules & Safety  

     One  of  the  most  important  goals  throughout  college  is  to  stay  healthy;  knowing        and  following  these  rules  of  the  road  can  help  keep  you  safe.    

 

     Rule  #1:  KEEP  TO  THE  RIGHT!  But  what  if  you  are  headed  to  class?  (To  the  right!)        What  if  you  are  late  to  a  date?  (To  the  right!)  What  if  you  are  late  to  an  exam?        (Invest  in  an  alarm,  then  proceed  to  the  right!)  Always  stay  in  the  bike  lane  on        the  right,  the  only  person  who  rides  to  the  lel  is  Beyoncé  and  you  are  not        Beyoncé.  Oh,  but  you  can  merge  to  the  lel  lane  if  you  want  to  turn  lel.  

 

Rule  #2:  CLEAR  THE  SIDES!  Look  out  for  parked  cars  as  riders  may  open  the  door  in  front  of  you  and  accidentally  cause  a  collision.  You  also  would  not  want  to  be  too  close  to  the  parked  cars  and  scratch  up  someone  else’s  Ferrari  or  Lamborghini  —  unless  you  are  friends  with  Bill  Gates,  but  in  that  case  why  would  you  even  need  the  bike?    

Rule  #3:  WATCH  FOR  PEDESTRIANS!  If  you  ever  end  up  in  a  narrow  driveway  and  there  are  no  bike  lanes,  chances  are  you  will  end  up  riding  on  the  sidewalk,  but  remember  that  wheels  yield  to  heels!  Also,  never  ride  with  headphones  on  as  they  may  impair  your  ability  to  react  to  situa;ons  around  you!    

Rule  #4:  LOCK  IT  UP!  Never  leave  your  bike  unlocked!  A  U-­‐Lock  is  recommended  to  prevent  thel.    

Ride  with  these  golden  rules,  you  will  be  invincible  on  the  streets,  earn  respect  from  fellow  bicyclists,  and  pedestrians  alike.  As  a  reminder,  ride  to  the  right  and  clear  the  side,  watch  the  peeps  then  lock  your  bike.  You  can  register  your  bike  with  UMPD  incase  it’s  lost  or  stolen.  Go  blue  and  ride  on!      

Contributed  by  Eric  Gao  Photo  courtesy  of  californiabikecommute.com/wp-­‐content/uploads/2013/11/Cat-­‐on-­‐a-­‐Bike.jpg      

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Want to Join the Beyond the Diag Team?  Beyond  the  Diag  is  looking  for  off-­‐campus  students  interested  in:    

•  Fostering  a  greater  sense  of  community  •  Improving  communica;on  between  students,  the  University  and  the  Ann  Arbor  community  •  Raising  awareness  of  safety  issues  •  Promo;ng  responsible  ci;zenship  to  all  off-­‐campus  students  •  Program  planning  and  management  experience  •  Marke;ng  and  adver;sing    Visit  our  website  for  full  job  descrip;ons  and  apply  online!      Program  Assistants  provide  leadership,  administra;ve  support,  and  innova;ve  guidance  to  advance  the  Beyond  the  Diag  program.  PAs  hold  regular  BTD  office  hours  and  are    expected  to  have  first-­‐hand  experience  and  knowledge  of  student  safety  issues  from  a  University-­‐wide  perspec;ve.  For  a  full  job  descrip;on  click  here.    If  you  have  more  ques;ons  about  Beyond  the  Diag,  or  becoming  part    of  our  team,  please  contact  us  by  either  calling  the  Dean  of  Students  Office  at:  734-­‐764-­‐7420  or  emailing  BTD  at:  [email protected].  

Indoor Bicycle Parking and Storage

           Looking  for  a  place  to  store  your  bike  during  the  cold              winter  months?  The  University  of  Michigan  now  offers              secured,  indoor  bicycle  parking  -­‐  out  of  the  elements  and              accessible  only  to  those  with  rented  spaces.    

 

           The  bike  storage  facility  is  located  on  the  South  side  of  the              Thompson  St.  Parking  Structure  and  has  capacity  for  50              bicycles  in  a  combina;on  of  wall-­‐mounted  racks  and  floor              loops.    

             Rental  of  bicycle  storage  space  is  $72.00  per  parking              permit  year  (July  through  June).  The  fee  must  be  paid  in              full  at  the  ;me  of  purchase.  To  rent  space  in  the  facility,              please  contact  Parking  Customer  Services  at  734-­‐764-­‐8291.  

         Contributed  by  MaEhew  Lonnerstater    All  informaHon  and  photo  courtesy  of  pts.umich.edu/alternaHve_transportaHon/bicycles.php#covered      

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STRESS: How Do You Handle It?  

You  say  it’s  just  a  part  of  life  at  the  University  of  Michigan.  You  talk  about  the  stress  of  balancing  mul;ple  priori;es  and  struggling  to  find  ;me  to  take  a  break.  Some;mes  you  may  even  worry  that  there’s  something  wrong  with  you  if  you’re  not  stressed  out.  And  while  there  are  stressful  aspects  of  the  college  experience  and  ones  we  can’t  always  control,  what  you  can  control  is  how  you  respond  to  stress.      

For  starters,  there’s  good  stress  and  there’s  bad  stress.  Eustress  is  good  stress,  the  kind  of  stress  that  helps  students  stay  focused  and  achieve  new  goals.  Bad  stress  is  categorized  as  having  an  impact  over  a  longer  period  of  ;me  that  can  nega;vely  effect  overall  wellness.  Most  students  can  relate  to  a  certain  level  of  stress.  But  how  do  you  know  when  it’s  too  much?  Some  of  the  following  can  be  signs  that  stress  is  having  a  compounding  impact:  fa;gue/loss  of  energy,  missing  deadlines  or  procras;na;ng  to  the  point  of  anxiety,  binge  or  reduced  ea;ng,  erra;c  sleep  habits,  difficulty  focusing,  rela;onship  problems  (family,  friends,  loved  ones),  anxiety/panic  aLacks,  feelings  of  depression  and/or  loss  of  interest  in  everyday  things    

What  you  can  do:  Stress  management  is  an  important  skill  and  it  is  worth  taking  the  ;me  to  figure  out  what  works  best  for  you.  Taking  care  of  your  mind  and  body  can  go  a  long  way  toward  managing  your  stress  level  and  help  restore  you  to  balance.  Here  are  some  sugges;ons:    

•  Get  enough  sleep  •  Eat  a  healthy  diet.  Sugar  and  processed  foods  can  make  stress  worse  •  Exercise  regularly.  Find  movements  that  you  enjoy  and  that  allow  you  to  release  tension  •  Learn  deep  breathing/relaxa;on  techniques  like  these  one-­‐minute  stress  strategies  •  Meditate,  for  example  with  mindfulness-­‐based  medita;on  •  Find  quiet  places  to  study  at  U-­‐M  •  Prac;ce  saying  "no"  to  situa;ons  and  people  that  add  stress  to  your  life  •  Get  a  massage  •  Talk  with  a  friend  or  someone  you  trust  •  Limit  your  caffeine  intake  and  avoid  using  alcohol  or  other  drugs  to  relieve  stress  •  Manage  your  ;me  and  energy  -­‐-­‐  you  can  priori;ze  your  "to-­‐do"  list!  •  Laugh!  Watch  a  funny  movie  or  try  Laugh  Yoga  •  Take  ;me  for  relaxa;on,  fun  and  hobbies.  See  Rejuvena;on  101  &  fun  things  to  do  in  Ann  Arbor.  

Some;mes  we  need  help  beyond  ourselves,  and  beyond  what  our  friends  and  family  can  provide.  If  you  (or  a  friend)  are  looking  for  help  managing  stress  and  anxiety,  take  a  look  at  the  following  resources.  Seeking  help  is  a  sign  of  strength  not  weakness.    Where  to  go  for  help  on  campus:    

Counseling  and  Psychological  Services  (CAPS)  :  Free,  confiden;al  services  for  U-­‐M  students  including:  Short-­‐term  psychotherapy,  workshops  for  changing  paLerns  of  behavior,  assessment  of  substance  abuse  paLerns,  sexual  assault  counseling  and  more.      

Campus  Mind  Works:  This  site  provides  informa;on  and  resources  for  students  diagnosed  with  an  on-­‐going  mental  disorder,  including  a  searchable  database.    

MI  Talk:    ("My  Talk")  A  with  mental  health  resources  and  online  screenings  for  depression  and  anxiety,  recorded  workshops,  lectures  and  relaxa;on  exercises,  and  emergency  resources.        

           Contributed  by  Joy  Pehlke,  UHS  Health  Educator    

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Holiday Foods Without the Stomach Blues    With  the  holiday  season  quickly  approaching  many  of  us  are    gecng  excited  to  reunite  with  family,  experience  the  familiar  comfort  of  home,  and  most  importantly  eat!  Are  you    feeling  like  you  want  to  indulge  in  your  holiday  feast  without    gecng  the  post-­‐meal  stomachache  and  fa;gue?      

Surprisingly,  there  are  actually  a  lot  of  holiday  foods,  when    prepared  in  a  healthy  way  and  consumed  in  controlled    por;ons,  that  have  countless  nutri;onal  benefits  and  can  even  help  you  trim  some  fat  off  of  your  thighs  and  not  just    the  turkey’s.  By  following  these  sugges;ons  you  can  enjoy    your  favorite  holiday  dishes  while  also  feeling  great!      

Contrary  to  popular  belief,  turkey  is  an  excellent  source  of  protein  and  essen;al  nutrients;  if  you  skip  the  gravy  and  bake  it  in  the  oven  rather  than  in  a  deep  fryer,  you  will  save  yourself  hundreds  of  calories.  Also,  try  to  s;ck  to  the  white  meat  and  peel  off  the  skin.  What’s  a  holiday  without  pumpkin  pie?  Fortunately,  since  pumpkin  is  naturally  moist  you  do  not  have  to  add  a  lot  of  unhealthy  ingredients  to  make  it  taste  good  and  it  is  good  for  you!  Simply  add  skim  milk  and  egg  subs;tutes  to  any  recipe  to  make  it  healthier.  Finally,  as  a  rule  of  thumb,  remember  to  consume  in  modera;on!  Eat  only  un;l  you  are  sa;sfied,  not  un;l  you  are  full.  By  keeping  these  ;ps  in  mind,  you  can  enjoy  your  holiday  season  without  feeling  the  regret  later.        Contributed  by  Sydney  Tucker  Photo:  itnessmagazine.com/recipes/healthy-­‐eaHng/superfoods/healthy-­‐holiday-­‐superfoods/?page=1          

 

The Game  

           November  is  upon  us  and  that  means  one  thing  for  diehard              Michigan  football  fans:  the  annual  Michigan  vs.  Ohio  State              football  game.  The  Wolverines  will  travel  down  to              Columbus,  Ohio  to  play  the  Buckeyes  on  Saturday,              November  29th.  While  Michigan’s  season  has  yet  to  live  up              to  the  expecta;ons  of  many  of  its  fans,  records  don’t            maLer  when  it  comes  to  a  true  rivalry  game.  Rivalries              mo;vate  and  embolden  the  fans,  inspire  former  and              current  players  alike,  and  are  the  founda;ons  upon  which              college  sports  are  built.  

 

Known  by  many  simply  as  ‘The  Game,’  Michigan  first  played  Ohio  State  in  1897.  Michigan  currently  leads  the  series  58-­‐45-­‐6  despite  the  fact  that  the  Buckeyes  hold  a  two-­‐game  winning  streak  over  the  Maize  &  Blue.  With  many  heated  encounters  and  controversial  results,  such  as  The  Tie  in  1973,  ESPN  rated  the  rivalry  as  the  greatest  North  American  sports  rivalry  in  2000.  With  109  mee;ngs  between  these  two  historic  powerhouses,  the  Maize  &  Blue  fans  should  look  forward  to  this  exci;ng  encounter.  Be  sure  to  tune  in  Saturday,  November  29th  for  a  great  game!      Contributed  by  Jacob  Glinke      

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The Airport Express    It’s  ;me  to  start  gecng  your  plans  together  for  Thanksgiving  Break.  Central  Student  Government  (CSG)  partners  with  the  Ann  Arbor  Transit  Authority  (AATA)  to  provide  transit  between  U-­‐M  campus  and  Detroit  Metro  Airport.  The  cost  is  $7  to  the  airport  and  $11  without  a  reserva;on.  To  return  to  campus  it  costs  an  addi;onal  $11.  The  en;re  fare  will  be  charged  to  your  U-­‐M  Student  Account.      

All  riders  must  be  current  Michigan  student,  employees,  and  staff,  so  its  important  to  have  your  MCard  when  using  the  airport  service.    Airbus  began  taking  reserva;ons  on  October  29  for  Thanksgiving  break.  You  can  view  the  bus  schedule  and  make  your  reserva;ons  through  the  website.  The  first  trip  to  Metro  Airport  leaves  at  11  am  on  Tuesday  November  25th.  Earlier  routes  will  begin  to  run  on  Wednesday  November  26.  Airbus  DOES  NOT  run  on  Michigan  Time,  so  be  sure  to  be  on  ;me.    

Airbus  has  stops  at  Bursley:  behind  the  North  Circle  Drive  near  the  loading  dock,  the  Hill:  on  Observatory  in  front  of  Alice  Lloyd  Hall,  State  Street:  on  the  corner  of  State  St.  at  Madison  across  from  the  Law  Quad.  At  the  airport  the  airbus  will  be  at  North  Terminal  at  the  Ground  Transporta;on  Center  and  the  McNamara  Terminal  at  the  Ground  Transporta;on  Center  (near  the  rental  car  shuLles)  to  return  students  back  to  campus  on  Sunday,  November  30.  airBus  cannot  post  signs  or  display  informaSon  at  the  airport  so  look  ahead  of  Sme  to  know  where  to  go!  Contact  [email protected]  a  week  in  advance  to  ensure  wheelchair  accessibility.  airBus  is  one  of  the  easiest  and  most  affordable  rides  to  the  airport.  There  are  also  some  exci;ng  job  opportuni;es  available  if  you  have  some  free  ;me  before  and  during  Thanksgiving  break!  There  are  s;ll  a  few  posi;ons  available  as  both  proctors  and  road  supervisors  for  airBus!  For  more  informa;on  about  airBus  you  can  also  check  out  the  airBus  facebook  page.        Contributed  by  Lauren  Ingram    

 

Energy Efficiency  

     Winter  is  coming!  And  with  it  comes  the  desire  to  crank  up  the  heat  in  your        home,  curl  up  under  warm  blankets,  and  sip  hot  chocolate  while  safely  protected        from  the  freezing  temperatures  that  come  with  a  “Michigan  winter.”  It’s  easy  to        increase  your  energy  use  in  the  winter  without  even  realizing  it,  which  has        nega;ve  environmental  and  financial  consequences.  These  ;ps  on  how  to  be        energy  efficient  during  the  winter  can  be  really  helpful  in  keeping  that  energy  bill        low!  

 

•  Cover  up:  Instead  of  turning  up  the  heat,  use  blankets  and  warm  sweaters  to  stay  warm.  •  Solar  power:  Open  your  curtains  and  blinds  during  the  day  when  you’re  home  to  allow  the  sun  to  

warm  your  residence  naturally.  Close  them  at  night  to  decrease  drals  that  can  come  in  through  cold  windows  and  doors.  

•  Temperature  control:  Set  your  thermostat  as  low  as  is  comfortable  when  you  are  home,  but  when  you’re  out  of  the  house  or  sleeping,  turn  it  back  10  or  15  degrees  for  eight  hours.  This  will  save  around  10%  a  year  on  your  hea;ng  and  cooling  bills!  

•  LED  lights:  Using  LED  bulbs  will  earn  you  savings  while  allowing  you  to  illuminate  your  home!  •  Energy.gov:  Visit  www.energy.gov  for  more  ;ps  on  being  energy  efficient  year-­‐round!    

Contributed  by  Gaby  Vasquez    Photo  courtesy  of  energy.gov/energysaver/arHcles/fall-­‐and-­‐winter-­‐energy-­‐saving-­‐Hps    

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No Shave November for Consent    

           Throughout  the  month  of  November,  the  Men’s  Ac;vism              CommiLee  from  SAPAC  will  be  promo;ng  No  Shave              November  for  Consent.  What  is  No  Shave  November  and              what  does  that  have  to  do  with  consent?  At  the  beginning              of  the  month,  you  have  the  opportunity  to  take  a  pledge              saying  that  throughout  the  month  you  will  learn  more              about  sexual  assault  and  consent.  As  a  part  of  this  pledge,              you  do  not  shave  your  beard  in  the  hopes  that  you  can  use              it  to  start  conversa;ons  and  tell  people  about  the  pledge              and  sexual  assault  and  consent.  If  you  cannot  grow  a              beard,  that’s  ok!    

 

           You  can  also  par;cipate  by  using  merchandise  items,  such              as  pins  or  bracelets,  to  iden;fy  yourself  as  an  ally  and  start              conversa;ons  in  the  place  of  facial  hair.  To  sign  the  pledge,  

join  the  Men’s  Ac;vism  CommiLee  in  the  Diag  on  November  2nd  from  11a.m.  to  3p.m.  for  a  water-­‐pong  tournament,  candy,  free  merchandise  for  the  first  pledges  signed,  free  condoms,  and  a  raffle  to  win  Michigan  gear.  No  Shave  November  will  also  include  a  football  tournament  on  November  23rd.  To  learn  more,  check  out  the  link  here!    Contributed  by  Kendal  Rosalik              Photo  courtesy  of  SAPAC      

 Keeping Your House Safe Over Thanksgiving Break

Thanksgiving  is  the  ;me  of  year  where  we  sit  around  an  oversized  table  and  eat  oversized  propor;ons  of  oversized  food.  We  don’t  like  to  think  that  anything  can  go  wrong  during  this  momentous  ;me  of  feasts  and  family.  Below  you’ll  find  some  helpful  ;ps  to  keep  your  residence  safe  during  break:    

•  Not  everyone  on  your  Facebook  or  TwiLer  is  your  best  friend,  avoid  pos;ng  on  social  media  that  your  residence  will  be  vacant  so  that  wandering  eyes  won’t  take  advantage  while  you’re  away.    

•  Pucng  a  light  ;mer  in  your  residence  is  a  great  way  to  let  outsiders  think  you  are  home  when  you  aren’t.  Make  sure  to  close  blinds  and  windows  so  that  onlookers  aren’t  able  to  look  inside.  

•  Ask  friends  who  are  staying  in  town  stay  at  your  home  or  visit  to  look  over  and  be  sure  no  intruders  try  to  weasel  in.  

•  Try  to  set  up  a  neighborhood  watch  with  students  who  will  s;ll  be  on  campus.  Get  small  groups  together  to  patrol  and  be  sure  no  one  is  ac;ng  suspicious  in  your  neighborhood.  

•  Check  to  be  sure  heat  is  turned  down  to  prevent  overhea;ng  that  can  lead  to  fires.  We  recommend  that  your  thermostat  is  set  no  lower  than  58  degrees  to  prevent  your  pipes  from  freezing.  

•  Be  sure  to  lock  all  doors  and  windows  and  turn  off  all  electronics,  dryers,  lights,  etc.  before  leaving  for  break.  Finally,  unplug  all  cords  as  to  keep  from  any  electrical  fires  that  may  happen.    

These  ;ps  can  keep  you  safe  over  this  Thanksgiving  break  and  help  you  come  back  to  your  home  the  same  as  you  lel  it.        

Contributed  by  DesHny  McMillin      

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Getting a Jump Start on Winter  

 The  winter  presents  a  mul;tude  of  obstacles  for  driving,  as  well  as  for  general  car  maintenance.  From  driving  in  snowy  condi;ons  to  cleaning  ice  off  a  car  in  the  biLer  cold,  Michigan  winters  can  make  driving  very  difficult.  Olen  ;mes  the  cold  can  make  it  challenging  for  a  car  to  start  and  it  will  need  to  be  jumped.    

PreparaSon  &  Safety  Tips:  Align  cars  close  enough  for  cables  to  reach  each  engine  without  the  vehicles  touching  Turn  off  both  cars    Locate  baLery  terminals  in  both  vehicles  Untangle  jumper  cables    Make  sure  red  and  black  clamps  never  touch    

AcSon  Steps:  •  Connect  the  red  (posi;ve)  cable  to  the  dead  car’s  baLery  posi;ve  jump-­‐start  terminal  •  Connect  the  other  end  of  the  red  cable  to  the  live  car’s  posi;ve  jump-­‐start  terminal  •  Connect  the  black  (nega;ve)  cable  to  the  live  car’s  nega;ve  jump-­‐start  terminal    •  Connect  the  other  clamp  of  the  black  cable  to  an  unpainted  metal  part  of  the  dead  car’s  engine    •  Start  the  live  car’s  engine  and  wait  about  5  minutes  before  star;ng  up  the  dead  car    

Clamp  Removal:  If  the  dead  car  starts,  disconnect  the  black  clamp  connected  to  the  unpainted  grounded  metal  on  the  dead  car’s  engine.  Then  disconnect  the  black  cable  connected  to  the  live  car’s  baLery.  Finally  disconnect  the  red  cable  from  the  good  car’s  baLery  and  disconnect  the  red  cable  from  the  dead  car’s  baLery.      

Drive  around  for  at  least  15-­‐20  minutes  to  ensure  the  baLery  is  fully  charged  before  turning  off  your  car.  It’s  always  a  good  idea  to  refer  to  the  owner’s  manual  as  there  may  be  varia;ons  for  different  models  of  cars.  Jumping  a  car  can  be  dangerous  if  it  is  not  done  properly  so  follow  these  ;ps  to  avoid  any  injuries!    

                 Contributed  by  Harry  Hadden    

 Campus Safety Tip: Protecting Your Valuables

         Thel  con;nues  to  be  the  number  one  most  reported  crime  on  this            campus.  In  2012,  there  were  734  total  thels  reported!  Remember            this  is  a  crime  of  opportunity.  To  ensure  that  this  does  not  happen            to  you  make  sure  that  you  never  leave  valuables  unaLended  and  keep            your  belongings,  doors,  and  windows  locked  and  secure.    

 

         It’s  a  good  idea  to  register  your  valuable  electronic  items  such  as            your  cell  phone,  laptop,  as  well  as  your  bicycle  with  UMPD  to  help            prevent  thel.  You  can  register  your  items  online  or  in  person.  

 

         For  more  informa;on,  you  can  check  out  the  Fire  Safety  Report.    Contributed  by  Sydney  Tucker            Photo  courtesy  of  msutoday.com      

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A  big  THANK  YOU  to  our  Pla;num  Members  for  suppor;ng  the  Beyond  the  Diag  program!  

 Learn  more  about  these  proper;es  

and  many  more  by  visi;ng  offcampushousing.umich.edu  –  the  official  off-­‐campus  housing  

lis;ng  service  of  the  University  of  Michigan.  

 

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