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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 EDITOR TABLE OF CONTENTS
By Dani Brady
dbrady@kansan.com
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 3 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
T
he 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
friends couch or living in a place that doesnt feel
quite like home, begin your research early and make
sure that youll 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, its important to consider things
like schedules, expenses and personal hygiene. After
deciding on who youre 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 oor 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, its 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 havent
already because looking for your next apartment or
house is never an easy task.
Edited by Chelsea Mies
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 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, its always essential to cover important
topics to avoid future conficts. Everyone has
their own opinions when it comes to fnances,
signifcant others, personal habits or lifestyles.
Its important to discuss those things with po-
tential roommates.
According to an article by Dawn Allcot from
MyMove.com, considerations like whether
they can aford the rent and utilities and if your
prospective roommates seem responsible come
frst. 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.
Tey planned out paying for bills to avoid con-
ficts 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 its 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 fnancial 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 didnt have arguments, really, about bills,
because at the start we had an understanding of
splitting everything, Melchor said. Te guys I
moved in with lived with each other before and
they had problems with each person just taking
a particular bill. Tere 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 afect life
in your shared home. Personal questions, such
as do they smoke, drink or do drugs, might be
benefcial to ask. Let them ask you questions,
too.
Although it is common for small conficts 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 didnt ever have any problems. I didnt
know them before we moved in together, so I
just got really lucky.
Edited by Chelsea Mies
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Make sure to have a list of essential questions before
moving in with possible roommates.
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 5
DECORATING
Improve home decor
with color, creativity
When living in a college apartment, painting
the walls to brighten up your place isnt always
an option because of lease agreements. An al-
ternative is adding a pop of color with diferent
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, dont
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 Lees 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
crafy and make their own decorations. Houston
has a large world map from OfceMax, 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 craf stores to get decorative
items.
I buy inexpensive fabric from Walmart and
Michaels to make vibrant blankets or curtains,
she said. Tey sometimes have big discounts
on fabric and craf items like picture frames. I
mostly get things I found funny at thrif 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.
Dont shut out any colors by picking a certain
theme, she said. More colors in a room equals
more fun.
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WELL-BEING
Healthy lifestyles in reach for college students
CHERILYN FARRIS
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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 OUTSIDE
Te 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 ft in physical activity.
If these things arent around or are more dif-
fcult 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 HEALTHY
Getting 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 Merca
natural grocery store where she buys fresh fruits
and vegetables. Living near a health food store
has infuenced her nutrition choices.
[Im] 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 benefcial in the long run. Joey
Maase, a junior studying exercise science, plans
ahead for his meals by always making enough to
have lefovers. 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
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and a little bit of leeway wont ruin an entire diet.
Fortin recommends using the website, My-
Plate.gov used by the USDA to help make
dietary decisions.
Tere 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 refned, or choosing frozen yogurt in-
stead of ice cream, can make a huge diference.

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 dont 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, doesnt 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
HEALTHY FROM PAGE 6
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South Park, both sides of Massachusetts Street
Burcham Park and Riverfront Park, both
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Clinton Lake, end of Clinton Parkway
L.R. Dad Perry Park, between Harvard and
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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. Te noise
factor can increase during the weekends, so
fnding 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.
Its usually the loudest on the weekends be-
cause thats when they have all the parties, For-
tino said. Sometimes I call the Legends ofce
and fle a noise complaint or I just try to ignore
it.
Ignoring a group of rambunctious college
students having a wild night can be difcult if
youre 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 Tursday 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.
Te 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
amplifcation system from within or upon the
vehicle so that the sound is audible at a distance
of ffy (50) feet or more from the vehicle.
A violation of the ordinance above can result in
a trafc ticket with a minimum fne 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 hasnt 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 fnd a quiet and relaxing place that you can
call home.
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FESTIVAL
Apartment Fest Event Preview
When it comes to house and apartment hunting, may the odds be ever
in your favor. Te equivalent of Lawrences own Hunger Games, fnding
a place to live, brings out some ferce competition. With available houses
disappearing day by day, many students overlook the idea of apartment
living.
However, when it comes to fnding roommates and signing leases, it can
be easy to get overwhelmed, especially with the abundance of informa-
tion and fne print.
Apartment Fest, sponsored by the University Daily Kansan Advertising
Staf, 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
Staufer-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 arent 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 uctuate 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 everyones 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 afer themselves is easier
said than done.
We keep a chart on the fridge with difer-
ent tasks that we all have to do. Stuf like doing
dishes and vacuuming, said Emily Philbin, a
junior from Omaha, Neb. It makes it easier so
we dont have to fght over who hasnt taken out
the trash.
Cleaning up afer 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, dont leave last
nights cans and empty pizza boxes lying around
to remind both you and your roommates of last
nights 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
someones 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 isnt necessarily everyone elses.
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 well 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
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 11
HOME
Ground rules needed when
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Household 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. Jessicas 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 doesnt want to ofend Jessica because
she is her best friend, but she also cant keep liv-
ing like this.
Te names have been changed to protect their
privacy, but regardless, this situation is one that
some University students can fnd 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 signifcant
others.
I would just be honest in that situation, said
Blake Bullock, a freshman from Wichita. I
would tell my roommate that of course its fne
if hes 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
cant 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 isnt re-
ally fair, said Anna Stumps, a freshman from
Tulsa, Okla.
An article in Psychology Today called Simple
Keys to Efective Communication gives a few
tips for efective communication that can help
with solving problems and fnding 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. Tese 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 fxed with-
out drama.
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ROOMMATES
Be honest when people overstay their welcome
MADI SCHULZ
entertain@kansan.com
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY FRANK WEIRICH/KANSAN
If a guest overstays their welcome, its important to be honest with your roommate about the situation.
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MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014 PAGE 13 THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
1. Which uses less water, washing a
full load of dishes by hand, or in the
dishwasher?
Test your knowledge of eco-friendly living habits
QUIZ
3. True or false? Appliances that
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electricity.
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slower and less safe than conven-
tional cars.
2. What type of supermarket bag
is more eco-friendly, paper or
plastic?
5. About how much money do
you save by replacing a single
incadescent light bulb with a
compact uorescent light (CFL?)
$1, $5, $10 or $30
6. True or false? It is better to
leave a lamp with a CFL on than
to turn it on and off several times
a day.
7. True or false? During a long
trip, you conserve more fuel by
driving fast and getting to your
destination sooner than you do by
going the speed limit.
8. Dropping the thermostat from
70 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit
saves you about how much on
your heating costs?
1%, 2%, 5% or 10%
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