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Housing & Living Spring 2014

Roommates: A sexless marriage

By Will Royal · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 4:13 p.m.

It’s unlikely your roommate planned an elaborate date to pop the question: “Will you live with me next year?” But if such a thing did happen to you — before cracking open a bottle of champagne — think about what it means. The relationship you are considering is nothing short of a sexless marriage.

Look for housing, find home

By Audrey Perkins and Austin Atkinson · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 4:08 p.m.

Juniors Kristie Qiu, Magnai Davaadagva, Mackenzie Keller and Sasha Souki and sophomore Kenneth Guerra compiled their top 10 pieces of advice when planning an upcoming move.

More than ramen

By Will Royal · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 4:01 p.m.

Due to tight budgets and hectic schedule of college life, Ramen noodles are an inexpensive staple that fill you up when ends don’t quite meet. Some people could never get sick of the microwave-friendly dish, but in case that’s not you, here are some ways to jazz up your noodles.

Pizza with pizzazz

By Will Royal · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 3:52 p.m.

Few art forms cause as much salivation as a pizza. Explore a little further than your local pizza place with some unique creations you can try at home.

Quick fixes for a green lifestyle

By Audrey Pangallo · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 3:41 p.m.

Finding ways to reduce environmental impact can be a challenge for the average college student. Emilie Rex, assistant director of sustainability at the IU Office of Sustainability, gives tips on reducing the use of resources.

Renting the right way

By Megan Jula · Sunday, Jan. 26,2014 3:30 p.m.

Don't get bogged down by the logistics of renting. Here are a few tips from Randall Frykberg, director of IU’s Student Legal Services.

Returning to residence halls

By Francesco Ferrara · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

We talked to three IU students who decided to return to residence halls. Here is what they had to say.

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Budget breakdown

By Alexis Benveniste · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Controlling costs of college can get crazy. Here are some tips for wrangling excessive spending and balancing your budget.

Historic homes of IU

By Taylor Grayson · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

These four houses would have a lot to share about Bloomington's past if walls could talk.

Not staying? Stop paying

By Jessica Campbell · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Don't make the mistake of leaving an empty house and paying rent when you aren't in town.

What to do when the dorms shut down

By IDS · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Residence halls often close during breaks, but there are plenty of options for what to do in that time.

Let's get organized

By Olivia Williams · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Here are some simple tips and tricks to clearing clutter.

Trash pick up lowers waste

By Jessica Kaplan · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Bloomington's system for trash pick-up encourages recycling and discourages excessive waste.

Story of storing

By Kirsten Clark · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Hauling all of your belongings back and forth over break is no fun. Check into options for leaving things in storage.

Get control of utility costs

By Michela Tindera and Rachael Stuart · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Keep your hard-earned dollars from going down the drain with these tips for handling utilities.

Have yourself a crafternoon

By Jessica Contrera and Katie Mettler · Friday, Jan. 24,2014 12 a.m.

Be the envy of all your crafty friends with these simple activities that spice up a drab dorm room, house or apartment.

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