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Getting familiar with Durham
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Southern Living Magazine called Durham the South’s tastiest town, and that’s no surprise with the amount of restaurants that have popped up over the past couple of years. One of Durham’s most recent hot spots is the Parlour—originally a food truck, the recently open store can be found at 117 Market St. and offers eclectic flavors such as avocado and purple sweet potato. Another recent Durham treat is Monut Donuts. Located on East Parrish St., try out a wide array of flavors from chocolate to salted bourbon. But in case you don’t have a strong sweet tooth, try checking out Pizza Toro on E Chapel Hill St and taste its ovenfired, homemade pizzas. You can also swing by Bull City Burger, which sits across the street from Monut Donuts, for some duck frites and a juicy bite.
Sick of studying in Perkins? Need a change of pace? There’s a lot to do in Durham! Take a visit to the Durham Bulls, the Triple-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays. Made famous by the 1988 movie Bull Durham, the team draws in record crowds all season long, often filling its 10,000-seat downtown stadium designed by the architects of Camden Yards. Not a sports fan? Check out the Museum of Life and Sciences at 433 West Murray Avenue, and be sure to stop by their Magic Wings Butterfly House.
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Explore outside of Durham Looking for a fun day trip? There are a lot of places you can visit that lay just thirty to forty minutes outside of Durham. Try hiking along the scenic Eno River. Two local favorites are the hiking trails at Few Ford Access and Durham’s city park, West Point on the Eno. Not an outdoor person? Drive into Chapel Hill to try out some new restaurants and shopping.
Duke favorites There are some places most Duke students will at least check out once. If you ever need to pick-up a birthday gift or tune in for some retail therapy, head over to Southpoint Mall at 6910 Fayetville St. The mall portion of Southpoint is open until 9 p.m., but you can also head over to the movie theater afterwards as well. Also, keep an eye out for the North Carolina State Fair in October. Running every weekend in October, the state fair offers tons of rides, games and food. Just be sure not to eat the fried oreos before the Pharoh’s Fury.
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Shop local Just off of East Campus, Ninth Street has a ton of quaint stores that speak to Durham’s artistic community. Stop by Vaguely Reminiscent for some quirky gifts or eclectic earrings or Zola Craft Gallery for some fine art. You can also take a short drive to Brightleaf Square for some more shopping. Visit Offbeat Music for some vinyl records or cross the street and enter Morgan Imports and find anything you may need for your dorm room.
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Don’t enjoy exercising in the gym? There are a lot of workout spots worth trying both on Duke’s campus and off. Duke’s East Campus loop is 1.64 miles long and offers a great way to see the surrounding Durham area and all of East Campus. You can also try the Al Buehler Cross Country Trail, a hilly, three-mile loop that circles around the perimeter of the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Course. There are also access points throughout Duke Forest that can offer more secluded running and hiking trails. Try the Shepherd Nature Trail located off of NC 751 at Gate C that is .8 miles long.
An afternoon delight For both students and locals, there’s no better place to have an afternoon picnic or study session than the Sarah P. Duke Botanical Gardens. You can sunbathe on a blanket or throw a football on the spacious South Lawn or grab a seat with a book along the terrace. Watch the garden’s resident ducks and geese from one of the bridges over the pond in the Culberson Asiatic Arboretum.
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CROASDAILE CROSSINGS Croasdaile Crossings Apartments are in the perfect location for Duke graduate students and associates! Just a 5 minute drive to campus and the Medical Center, Croasdaile Crossings apartment community is located at the intersection of Carver and Front Streets surrounded by Durham’s most prestigious residential setting.
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Chronicle staffers offer tips for apartment hunting When apartment hunting, it’s easy to get bogged down in confusing leases and too many options. And for many, this is the first apartment you’ll be renting. To ease the stress, The Chronicle has compiled a list of tips to help you through the apartment-hunting process. • Stick to your budget. Determine how much you can realistically afford to spend and don’t deviate from it. • Get an estimate from the complex before you visit. Find out if an apartment is affordable before you visit so you don’t get swept up in a home’s appealing features just to find out it is out of your price range.
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• Count your deposits. Keep track of the different deposits you will need to make for additional expenses like utilities and insurance to make sure they don’t push you over budget. • Look presentable to the landlord. Dress nicely and bring confidence to your first meeting; have a list of questions ready. First impressions mean a lot. • Get everything in writing. This goes for your landlords and your roommates. Know exactly what you’re signing up for to avoid unwelcome surprises later. • Choose roommates wisely. Living off campus brings a whole new set of responsibilities like paying bills, buying groceries and cleaning the bathroom. You want to live with someone who is dependable and doesn’t mind sharing the load. • Purchase renters insurance. Make sure your belongings are covered in case of an emergency. • Inspect the apartment before you rent and after you move in. Make a note of any problems there when you move in so they can be addressed right away, and you can’t be charged for them later. • Meet the neighbors. Get to know the people you’ll be living near, so you have someone to keep an eye on things when you’re away or help if you get locked out. Also, ask how they feel about noise at night or on the weekends. You should always be respectful, but some neighbors are more sensitive than others. • Don’t forget about parking. Make sure you won’t be forced to park three blocks away. If you don’t have a car, live closer to campus. Maybe look for a roommate who has a car so you can steal a ride to and from campus if it’s pouring rain or late at night. • Check the little things before you move in. Find out where you can do laundry, make sure there are plenty of outlets, and find out about cell service and internet connection. It’s easy to fall in love with an apartment’s look or low price, but you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
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Downtown Durham apartments see unprecedented growth Downtown Durham saw significant growth in apartment buildings this year—and more is on the way. Of all new apartment buildings in North Carolina, 17 percent are being built in the space between downtown Durham and Duke, said Scott Selig, associate vice president of capital assets and real estate. This growth is a reflection of Durham’s evolution as a city, and it can lead to the betterment of downtown as a whole, he said. “The apartment development community has realized that people want to live in Durham now,” Selig said. “They used to want to live in Cary, northwest Raleigh and Briar Creek. Duke is such a large employer that people can live, work and play in Durham at equal and lesser cost than other locations, since they already come here to play.”
downtown, recently moved to Durham as a consultant and has enjoyed the city as an employee and resident.
Selig noted that the target residential populations are most likely graduate students and workers in the Triangle, because undergraduate students have a three year on-campus residence requirement. He said that undergraduates nonetheless have much to gain from this growth, despite their lack of direct benefits.
Selig added that this quote highlights the growth in culture that Durham has undertaken over the past few years. He said that by sheer size, downtown Durham has become a bigger place with more people per square inch—a factor that can lead to growth and safety downtown.
“We all want a good time while making a living. Durham offers that at a low cost, plain and simple,” she said. These benefits have caused many to see Durham as a city that can be compared to large metropolitan areas of the United States. Selig referenced “The New Geography of Jobs” by Enrico Moretti—a book he recently pulled out at a meeting with the Durham Rotary Club—which says that Durham, San Francisco and Boston are “brain hubs, with workers that are the most productive on the planet.”
This growth, however, all comes back to the people who move here. “The developments that have been taking place now have spurred other developments across the downtown area, such as shops, restaurants and nightclubs,” he said. “Durham is quickly becoming a place that millennials want to live in.”
“There are exceedingly creative people moving to Durham, because of culture and education,” Segil said. “It’s amazing that we are on [Moretti’s] list. The list is three [cities] long, and Durham three years ago wouldn’t have made that list.”
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Durham: a “mopeder’s playground” My hands would have been trembling a bit if I hadn’t been gripping the handles so tightly. I was sitting in the parking lot of a motorcycle shop awkwardly astride my new moped, which until the day of purchase I had never even touched, much less taken on the roads. At its top speed, my quirky little Honda Metropolitan 2006 can reach 40 mph. That’s fast enough to take the skin off someone’s hands in the event of a fall, but luckily for me, not fast enough to necessitate a motorcycle license. A quick lesson and some shaky practice figure-eights later, and I was road-ready. Mopeds, a type of light motorcycle or motorized scooter, have become increasingly popular in the Durham area. David Jensen founded his motorcycle business Combustion Cycles Ltd. in 2003 and began selling mopeds in 2004. Business has been healthy and mopeds have grown to constitute a large part of his annual sales, he said. “Sometimes you would have trouble with the Harley guys,” he half-joked. “They think they’re too tough for a shop that also sells scooters.” Unlike in Europe, where mopeds and scooters can be essential for squeezing through narrow city streets, mopeds have only started to catch on in the United States. Compared to sales of motorcycles and cars, mopeds still only account for less than 5 percent of vehicle sales annually. National moped sales have increased respectively, as well. In 2003, shops like Combustion Cycles sold 83,000 registered mopeds; only five years later, that number reached 131,000, according to an Aug. 21, 2008 NPR article. And that’s not counting informal sellers. What might explain the recent increase in moped sales? For one, mopeds are incredibly energyefficient. “The moped is the ready-made answer to President Carter’s energy program,” proclaimed a 1977 article in the New York Times. My little bike gets more than 100 miles to the gallon, and more powerful bikes can still manage up to 70 miles per gallon. Durham is a mopeder’s playground. Downtown is concentrated among several blocks, and the wide, store-lined streets are great for a Sunday joyride in the morning sunlight on the way to brunch. Mopeds are well suited for thrifty students in need of transport around relatively quiet urban areas like Durham.
making them a target of masculine derision. Others have taken a different view. Drawing on a wealth of popular culture that romanticizes the motorcycle journey, and parodying the toughness projected by motorcycle gangs such as Hell’s Angels, riders with a sense of humor have started hundreds of “moped gangs.” There are five chapters of the “Moped Army,” a national moped organization (motto: Swarm and Destroy), in North Carolina alone, sporting names like Danger Ranger and White Line Riders.
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Durham doesn’t have its own moped gang, but a sense of community still pervades the many riders here. We give each other silent nods of acknowledgement when we pass each other on West Main Street. Strangers and I have bonded over moped maintenance, and I have strengthened preexisting friendships by talking about my moped. My moped may not be able to go that fast, but I may as well slow down and enjoy the ride. By Emily Feng | The Chronicle | April 15, 2014
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“I get a good mix of moped customers, but lots of them are graduate students, some undergraduate,” Jansen noted. Undeniably, the moped possesses its own, unique aesthetic: one that is a little daring, more than a little eccentric, and most of all, fun. “I imagine people who ride them are a little... different, or adventurous,” said junior Will Giles. It wasn’t until after buying my own moped that I discovered the entire, semi-hidden culture around the contraptions. Mopeds, because they can be driven by anyone over the age of 16 without a driver’s license, are considered akin to pedal bikes by the N.C. DMV,
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Private Schools in Durham Agape Corner School (K-12) 1402 Holloway Street Durham, NC 27703 (919) 682-0546 Enrollment/Staff: 24/6
Bethesda Christian Academy (K-8) 1914 S. Miami Blvd. Durham, NC 27703 (919) 598-0190 Enrollment/Staff: 240/18
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809 Proctor St. Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 688-3040 Enrollment/Staff: 119/14
4809 Friends School Road Durham, NC 27705 (919) 383-6602 Enrollment/Staff: 480/68
3707 Garrett Road. Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 489-2655 Enrollment/Staff: 343/28
Duke School (K-8) 3716 Old Erwin Road Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 493-1827 Enrollment/Staff: 343/28
Durham Academy (PreK-12) 3116 Academy Road Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 493-5787 / 489-9118 Enrollment/Staff: 1135/117
Fellowship Baptist Academy (PreK-12) 515 Southerland St. Durham, NC 27703 (919) 596-9331 Enrollment/Staff: 53/11
3311 East Geer St. Durham, NC 27704 (919) 682-2567 Enrollment/Staff: 104/7
8305 N. Roxboro Road Durham, NC 27722 (919) 471-8968 Enrollment/Staff: 123/21
Hebrew Israelite Academy (1-11) 1914 Apex Highway Durham, NC 27707 (919) 688-6683 Enrollment/Staff: 29/5
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Immaculata School (PreK-8) 721 Burch Ave. Durham, NC 27701 Phone: (919) 682-5847 Enrollment/Staff: 363/18
Lerner Jewish Community Day School (PreK-5) 1935 W. Cornwallis Road Durham, NC 27705 (919) 286-5517 Enrollment/Staff: 124/12
Liberty Christian School & Daycare (K-12) 3864 Guess Road Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 471-5522 Enrollment/Staff: 261/22
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2400 University Drive Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 489-9045 Enrollment/Staff: 118/12
4011 Pickett Road Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 402-8262 Enrollment/Staff: 414/80
Montessori Community School (PreK-6) 4512 Pope Road Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 493-8541 Enrollment/Staff: 208/27
Mount Zion Christian Academy (K-12) 3519 Fayetteville St. Durham, NC 27707 Phone: (919) 688-4245 Enrollment/Staff: 166/13
Tabernacle of Life Christian School (2-12) 2400 Sovereign Way Durham, NC 27705 (919) 286-5860 Enrollment/Staff:10/3
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The BerkeleyAt Southpoint • Designer Clubhouse
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Experience the Very Best!! Escape the busy fast paced workplace and come home to a quiet, peaceful community, surrounded by a beautiful farm, walking trails and beautiful landscape like no other in Durham.
• Spacious floor plans featuring 9 foot ceilings, walk in closets, living room with bay windows, large patio/balcony and outside storage unit • Gourmet Kitchens include all electric appliances, built-in microwave and pantry • Full size washer and dryer adjacent to kitchen in separate laundry room
• Rent includes: alarm system & monthly monitoring, water, sewer, trash and recycling • Clubhouse with complete kitchen, 60” HDTV, 3-D Blu-Ray Disc Player and state of the art sound system
• Wireless Internet available throughout Clubhouse, Business Center and pool deck area
• Fitness center with keyless entry for 24-hour access • Olympic size swimming pool and 2 tennis courts equipped with lighting for night play • Complete access to 3 miles of walking trails, lakes, and gazebo • Garage and storage units available with remote control access • One adult pet under 35 lbs welcomed
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100 Millspring Drive, Durham (919)382-7585 From I-40W to the NC 147 (Durham Freeway) take the Fulton St./ Hillandale Rd. exit. Take right on Hillandale Rd. Go approx. 1 1/2mi. crossing I-85. Take left onto Carver St. Proceed 1 mi. Turn right onto Croasdaile Farm Pkwy. Woodstone 1/4 mile on left.
Office hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM Saturday by appointment
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Public Golf Courses in the Durham Area while maintaining a refuge for wildlife” as it is an Audubon International Certified Sanctuary Golf Course. In addition, it was voted one of America’s This course consistently receives top rankings from Top 40 new golf courses by Golfweek Magazine. Golf Digest, GolfWeek, Golf Magazine and the Zagat When visiting the club’s website be sure to investigate the discounts they’re having at that time Survey and in 2010, was ranked one of the top 10 under the “Specials” tab on the homepage. Public Courses in North Carolina. Additionally, the 840 The Preserve Trail. Duke University Golf Club has a beautiful driving Chapel Hill, NC 27517 range and offers great discounts for “late play” after Phone: (919) 542 5501 4:30 p.m. for guests of the Washington Duke Inn, www.thepreservegolf.com Duke University faculty and students. 3001 Cameron Blvd. Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 681 2288 www.golf.duke.edu
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Lakeshore Golf Course The Lakeshore Golf Course is another stunning course within the Triangle that brings water into play 11 of the 18 holes as it is built around a lake and has several tributaries cut through the fairways. The course presents a test to golfers of all skill levels having four sets of tees. Be sure to check online for upcoming specials and coupons they will be having throughout the year. 4621 Lumley Rd. Durham, NC 27703 Phone: (919) 596 2401 www.lakeshoregc.com
The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club Extremely nice and well kept, The Preserve at Jordan Lake Golf Club is a semi-private golf club designed by Davis Love III. The Preserves upholds a noble goal “to provide the best golfing experience possible
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This scenic golf course is a great escape from the hustle and bustle and truly puts you in touch with nature in North Carolina’s countryside. From the back tees, the course offers 7,072 yards of beautiful fairways with dramatic elevation changes and 48 white sand bunkers. When visiting the club’s website be sure to investigate the current discounts under the “Specials” tab. 115 Falls Village Ln. Durham, NC 27703 Phone: (919) 596 4653 www.fallsvillagegolf.com
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Course Architect Ron Garl designed The Crossings Golf Club to have one of the most unique layouts in the Triangle Area, especially with their Par 3 island green on the 12th hole. This exceptional course is ideal for golfers of all skill levels. The Crossings offers special discounts for Duke students and several golf outing packages. 4023 Wake Forest Rd. Durham, NC 27703 Phone: (919) 598 8686 www.crossingsgolf.com
The Hillandale Course is just minutes away from Duke University’s East Campus and a great course to put your skills to the test as it has played host to several premier amateur tournaments. This course also features a phenomenal staff, golf shop and offers some of the best rates per round in the Triangle Area. 1600 Hillandale Rd. Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (800) 367 2582 www.hillandalegolf.com
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Where to look for rentals
The Chronicle at Duke University The Chronicle - Duke’s award winning daily student newspaper -
Duke Community Housing Database
provides local classifieds, a bi-annual housing guide, frequent housing
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condominiums, duplexes, houses, townhouses, and rooms.
of the most recent Housing Guide is always available online at www. nearDuke.com/housing.
DukeList This university website has links to opportunities at Duke
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include Rental Housing, Roommates and Looking to Rent ads. To
can search for rental housing in the Triangle area including Durham,
access, visit DukeList.duke.edu and look for off-campus housing.
Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and other area counties.
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Amenities: • Security System • Washer & Dryer • Range & Refrigerator • Dishwasher & Disposal • Paddle Fans • Energy Efficient
Rent: $600 • Walk to Duke 943 Morreene Road Call H.M. Roll Properties at (336) 504-0445 debi.roll@yahoo.com
The Duke Chronicle offers this online housing guide as a service to the Duke community. This is a way to connect those who are looking for housing with options both for rent and for sale in the area.
Remember, the Duke Community Standard Applies Off-Campus as well “The honor code at Duke is named the community standard because it expresses our institution’s core values and a concomitant set of expectations for behavior. Because behavior is derivative of fundamental values, the standard applies off campus as well as on. The principles it articulates, while lofty in one sense, are firmly grounded in individual decisions made on the ground every day about every aspect of undergraduate life, in academic and co-curricular activities alike: in the classroom, residence halls, K-ville, off-campus apartment complexes, Myrtle Beach, Paris, and wherever else students may go. In addition, the standard asks that students not only reflect on their own behavior, as important as that is, but that they also act to encourage the integrity of their peers. By inspiring and supporting each other, students can shape their environment so that it reflects the ideals expressed in the Duke Community Standard.”
~Duke Student Conduct
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Enjoy the Lodge at Southpoint Lifestyle The Lodge at Southpoint offers outstanding amenities, superior service, and superb location near l-40 and NC 751. Spacious 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms Oval Roman soaking tubs Microwaves included Washer/Dryers included Built in computer desks with shelves Resort-style Pool Fitness Center with rock climbing wall Hi-Definition Movie Theater Wireless Business Center Billiards Room Sand Volleyball Court & Tot Lot Dog Park Putting Green
1300 Knoll Circle • Durham, NC 27713 Phone: 919-484-2866 • Fax: 919-806-0400
Directions: From I40 West, take exit 274. Turn Left on Highway 751. Turn left on Renaissance Parkway. Our community is on the right.
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Think first to stay safe when out and about Durham is a safe place—if you think before you act. Most crimes are crimes of opportunity. They happen when you do things like walk alone at night, leave your car unlocked or leave your doors open. Luckily, with a little common sense, you can prevent yourself from being a crime victim. These tips have been adapted from the Durham and Duke University Police Department websites.
Personal Safety
• Do not leave valuables such as laptop computers, cellular phones and chargers, cash, loose change, GPS systems, CDs, sports equipment, and important papers and documents in your vehicle. Do not leave packages in plain view inside your vehicle. Put them in the trunk or cover them up. • Carry your registration and insurance card with you. Don’t leave personal identification documents or credit cards in your vehicle.
• Copy your license plate and vehicle identification (VIN) numbers on a card and keep them with your driver’s license. If your vehicle is stolen, police will need this information promptly. Report crime, concerns, threats of violence, unwanted contact and suspicious activity immediately. Dial 9-1-1 to reach Duke Police or Durham Police, or (919) 684-2444 to reach Duke Police.
• Don’t walk alone at night, even if you’re walking a short distance, and avoid unfamiliar, dimly lit areas. Encourage your friends to do the same. • Get a ride late at night by calling Duke Van Services at (919) 684-2020.
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• When walking during the day, always be aware of your surroundings. Remember to walk briskly and with confidence, and avoid loiterers or people hanging out in groups. Make eye contact with people as you walk by—this makes it easier to give a witness description if an attack occurs. • Always have your keys ready when you approach your apartment or vehicle. • Stay informed. Familiarize yourself with University emergency notification procedures and pay attention to DukeALERT emergency text messages. Be familiar with where crime is happening by visiting the Durham Police station crime tracking website (http://durhamnc.gov/ich/op/ DPD/pages/crimemap.aspx). • If a person confronts you and demands money or possessions, law enforcement officials suggest giving what is demanded and creating a safe distance. • If you feel uncomfortable or lost, approach a police officer or a store owner to get your bearings or directions. If someone follows you, do not drive home. Go to a well-lit place and report it. • When in doubt of your destination or the safety of a neighborhood, instead of walking take a cab especially late at night. • Excessive drinking may lead to negative consequences, including assault, illness and driving under the influence. The legal drinking age is 21. If you see someone who is passed out or sick from alcohol, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Protecting your Property • Always lock your residence or office when away and secure your belongings. • Do not let strangers inside your apartment. Use your peephole to see who is at the door.
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• Always roll up your windows and lock the car, even if it is in front of your home. Never leave your keys in the car or ignition.
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Chronicle readers vote for “Best of Duke” Most “Duke” Bar Winner: Shooters II 827 West Morgan Street Runner Up: Satisfaction
Best Place To Watch A Game On TV Winner: Keohane 4E Atrium Runners Up: Satisfaction Restaurant and Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
Friendliest Bar Staff Winner: Shooters II 827 West Morgan Street Runner Up: Devine’s Grill and Sports Bar
Best Place To Get A Healthy Meal Winner: Au Bon Pain 125 Science Drive, Bryan Center Runner Up: Whole Foods Market
Best Place To Get Beer On Tap Winner: Fullsteam 726 Rigsbee Avenue Runner Up: Bull City Burger and Brewery
Best Food Truck Winner: Parlez-Vous Crepe @parlezvouscrepe Runner Up: Foster’s on the Fly
Favorite Outdoor Hangout Spot Winner: Sarah P. Duke Gardens 420 Anderson Street Runner Up: Bryan Center Plaza
Best Brunch Spot Winner: Nasher Cafe 2001 Campus Drive Runner Up: Fairview Dining Room at the Washington Duke Inn
Favorite Place To Eat On Campus Winner: The Refectory Café at Duke Law School 201 Science Drive Runner Up: The Loop Pizza Grill Best Burger Winner: Bull City Burger and Brewery 107 East Parrish Street Runner Up: The Loop Pizza Grill Best Pizza Winner: Enzo’s Pizza Co. 2608 Erwin Road Runner Up: Lilly’s Pizza
Best Place To Order Delivery Winner: Chai’s Noodle Bar and Bistro 2816 Erwin Road #207 Runner Up: Mediterra Grill Best Place To Live Off-Campus Winner: Trinity Commons at Erwin 2530 Erwin Road Runner Up: The Lofts at Lakeview Best Meal After Midnight Winner: Pitchfork Provisions 204 Wannamaker Court, McLendon Tower Runner Up: Cosmic Cantina
Best Hotel Near Campus Winner: Washington Duke Inn 3001 Cameron Boulevard Runners Up: The King’s Daughters Inn and Hilton/ Hilton Garden Inn
Favorite Place For Caffeine Fix Winner: Joe Van Gogh 120 Science Drive, Bryan Center & 1104 B Broad Street Runner Up: Saladelia at the Perk
Best Exercise Spot Winner: Wilson Gym Runner Up: Al Buehler Cross Country Trail at Duke Forest
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Successfully navigating apartment waitlists You’re a rising senior. Finally! After three years of on-campus living, you are ready to graduate to your own off-campus apartment. You’ve perused the super handy housing guide in The Chronicle, and you’re pretty sure you’ve found the perfect place. Now what?
Step 3: Once you have submitted all the required paperwork and fees, confirm with the apartment administration that everything has been received and that all the paperwork is in order (missing signatures can put a serious dent in your quest to land your own apartment).
Step 4: Names are placed on waitlists in the order the application and fees are Step 1: Contact the apartment administration (this information should be paid. The earlier they receive you application and fees, the higher your name will located on each apartment ad or on their website). Most apartment complexes be on the list. Apply early! require you to submit a rental application along with an application fee to be put on their waitlist. You will also have to put down a security deposit. Okay, you’ve applied to your dream off-campus apartment and they’ve notified you that you have been placed on the waitlist. What does that mean? Step 2: At some apartment complexes you must now complete a “future Are you guaranteed an apartment? resident profile” with your unit preferences, in order to be matched to your ideal apartment. You may also be required to fill out screening criteria forms at this Unfortunately, being on a waitlist does not guarantee that you will be given time. an apartment or the apartment style that you want (although you do have a great shot). Each year, an apartment will accept as many rental applications as they think they can accommodate. This estimate is based on the previous years’ turnover of apartments, and the demand can fluctuate from year-to-year. If availability is over-estimated, those at the bottom of the waitlist may not get an apartment for the following school year. Again, this is why it is important to apply early! Step 5: Each apartment has a different timeline by which they will notify you if an apartment is available for you. Inquire with the apartment administration when you should expect to hear from them by. If you do not hear from them after this date, make sure to follow up. If you do make it on the waitlist, but then decide you don’t want to live there, simply contact the apartment administration and ask to be removed from the list. Unfortunately, application fees are typically non-refundable. Some apartments have limited windows during which you can withdraw from their waitlist and be refunded the full amount of your security deposit. However, this is usually within the first few days.
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Car not required for off-campus living Want to live off-campus but worried you won’t be able to get around without a car? Don’t be. Duke and the City of Durham provide multiple options to help you travel from home to campus—and all points in between. Go online to parking.duke.edu/alternative_transportation to learn more.
Bull City Connector:
The Bull City Connector is a fare-free route from the Duke campus to stops on 9th Street and throughout Downtown Durham. It runs every 15 minutes from 6:22 a.m. to 6 p.m., and every 20 minutes from 6 p.m. to midnight. More information about the Bull City Connector can be found at www. bullcityconnector.org.
Duke Vans: Duke provides on-demand van transportation from 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. for any Duke student at locations around Duke’s West and East campus. With valid identification, you can go anywhere to and from designated Duke pickup locations for free. To see the list of designated locations, go online to parking.duke. edu/buses_vans/duke_vans.
GoPass: Apply for a GoPass and receive unlimited rides on the Durham Area Transit Authority, as well as other public transportation services in the Triangle, including Triangle Transit and Capital Area Transit. The multiple stops on the Durham Area Transit Authority route ensures that you’re always a couple of stops away from where you want to be. To learn how to obtain a GoPass, go online to parking.duke.edu/gopass.
Enterprise CarShare: Enterprise CarShare is a membership-based car-sharing program on campus for people who are looking for an alternative method of transportation that lowers the cost and reduces the hassles of traditional transportation. It provides Duke students, faculty and staff with a convenient and ecofriendly way to get around - whether to run errands, travel to meetings or to take a road trip. http://parking.duke. edu/alternative_transportation/carshare
Carpool: Duke offers many incentives to carpool, including preferred parking in the Blue Zone and reduced parking rates. Register for the service online at parking.duke.edu/carpool.
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Moving off campus? Tips for choosing a roommate While most people have experience with roommates before deciding to move offcampus, apartment living can present unique challenges to the roommate relationship. While questions of dirty dishes and space allocation may persist, off-campus roommates must also navigate issues of rent, utilities and leases. Whether you’re living with your best friend or virtual strangers, consider some of these points with your potential roommates before committing to an off-campus relationship: • Determine a fair way to divide rent - While many roommates choose to divide rent evenly, complications can arise when rooms are not equal in size or amenities. Some roommates are willing to pay more for a room with a better view or more windows, but be sure to discuss these issues before the rent is split. Consider having an objective discussion about the pro’s and con’s of each room before selecting rooms. Setting the rent for each room beforehand will allow tenants to consider their own budgets when deciding which room to select.
does not pay rent or breaks a rule, the landlord has the right to evict all roommates. If offered a choice, carefully consider which options best fits you and your roommates. • Keep the lines of communication open Use the conflict resolution skills you learned freshman year! Conflicts between tenants are often inevitable, but the more thought that goes into planning and negotiating prior to moving in, the more comfortable all
roommates will be. When problems do arise, address them calmly and directly. Consider your phrasing–rather than addressing the issue in an accusatory manner (“You always turn your rent in late and you keep making excuses”) try talking about how you feel (“I’m afraid we may lose our apartment if we don’t get our rent in on time”). Since you can be evicted based on a single roommate’s actions, get the landlord involved only as a last resort.
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• Discuss who will pay for utilities - Paying for utilities is one of the big differences between living on and off-campus. In addition to rent, most tenants will also need to cover bills for water, electric or gas, cable and internet. While some apartment complexes include certain utilities in the cost of rent, many expect these costs to be covered independently. Not paying utilities on time can negatively affect your credit score if the utilities company reports delinquent payments and a negative entry from not paying your utilities could impact your payment history calculation, which accounts for 35 percent of your total credit score. Be sure to coordinate with your roommate about how utility costs will be divided and how you will ensure that payments are submitted on time. • Carefully consider who you add to your lease - Landlords operate leasing arrangements in different ways. Some may offer the option of choosing one roommate as the primary leaseholder with all other tenants considered subleesees. In this situation, the leaseholder has sole responsibility for upholding the lease agreement and can generally evict subleesees who do not abide by the terms of the lease. Other landlords will require all roommates to sign on as co-tenants, sharing equal responsibility for the lease. If one co-tenant
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Here are 5 tips to help you find the best coverage NEW YORK — Renters insurance may seem expensive if you’re among the more than twothirds of tenants who lack it. But it’s the best way to avoid losing thousands of dollars if you’re robbed or your apartment is damaged by water or fire. New York apartment dweller Rose LichterMarck, 28, had to pay cash to replace all her furniture, housewares and books after a fire in her old building. Cleaning the smell of smoke out of her clothes cost another $2,000, because she didn’t have insurance, she said. Then she had to stay with friends until she found a new apartment. With insurance, the whole experience would have been less painful — and less expensive. A basic policy can be as little as 50 cents a day. But many renters, mostly young adults, think — incorrectly — that their stuff isn’t worth enough to insure, according to Apartments. com, which found in 2010 that 70 percent of tenants don’t buy renters insurance. Here are five steps to take if you’re considering renters insurance: • Inventory your possessions: Photograph everything you own to get a sense of how much it would cost to replace all your things. While you’re at it, write down the serial numbers of all your electronic devices and appliances. • Seek out discounts: Take note of any special safety precautions in your building that will earn you a break on your monthly premium. If you buy coverage from the same company that insures your car or provides you other types of coverage, that can earn you a multi-policy discount. • Think about partying: If you like to entertain, renters insurance can be especially helpful. Most policies will offer your guests medical coverage, so if someone visiting your place
slips and smacks his head on your kitchen counter, his trip to the emergency room will be covered. • Choose replacement vs. actual value: Most insurers will cover either your belongings’ actual cash value or what it would cost to replace them. A cash value policy will be cheaper, but the payout for things you have to replace will be reduced by how much they’ve depreciated since you bought them.
Replacement-cost coverage will cover the cost of replacing your belongings new, now. • Understand your policy’s limits: Basic renters insurance policies cap reimbursements. So be sure to buy the extra coverage you need for pricey items like jewelry, electronics and musical instruments. Some people even carry riders against identity theft. But extra coverage adds up quickly so be clear about your priorities.
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Utility providers
Who to call when you’re going to move The following shows utility providers in the Durham area. Durham residents can also call the city’s One Call service for more information, 560-1200.
Electricity:
Duke Energy • Apply for electricity by calling 1-800-777-9898 or by visiting the Duke Energy web site. • Orders for electricity are processed MondaySaturday, 8:00am-9:00pm. • Allow 3-5 business days for your order to be processed.
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PSNC Energy • Apply for gas service by calling 1-877-776-2427. • A deposit may be required to set up a new account. The deposit amount is based on the previous usage at your new address. • It can take 2 days to 1 week (peak move-in season) to start gas service.
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Some Simple DIY Projects for sprucing up your new apartment DIY Jewlery box: Buys some flowers on Ninth Street and dry them out by putting them in-between two books for a week. Paint a small wooden box any color you like and when its dry, glue the flowers all over the box. For a fancier jewelry box, add jewelry you might find at a yard sale of thrift store.
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Neighborhoods around Duke The following list includes neighborhoods and areas around Duke’s campus. Neighborhoods north of Duke’s campus Trinity Heights Old West Durham Watts Hillandale Walltown
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Duke’s student housing explained Duke students are required to live on campus for six of their eight semesters as an undergraduate. That means getting familiar with Duke’s housing model is a must.
allowing them to select their rooms. Under the new model, students have the right to return to the house they stayed in their second year.
The University consists of three campus—East, West and Central. All first-year students are required to live on East campus, but after that, students can either live on West or Central campus. With the University entering its second year of a new housing model, students are still adjusting to a different looking campus.
These assignments mean that Central is significantly more concentrated with selective groups than West. Twenty-three of the 51 houses on West are marked as selective, and 22 of the 29 houses on Central are occupied by selective groups.
All nine Panhellenic Association sororities, six fraternities and seven non-greek selected living groups currently reside on Central Campus. The remaining 10 Interfraternity Council fraternities and 13 SLGs are on West Campus. Independent students—those not affiliated with a selected living group—are randomly distributed throughout West and Central campus, with a lottery procedure
this past November for the coming academic year. Two houses in Kilgo Quadrangle and one house in Few Quadrangle were designated as gender neutral. Additionally, there will be two independent genderneutral houses on Central Campus. Gender-neutral houses have both single-sex and genderneutral bathrooms, as well as
Going into this year, groups cannot apply for new locations, and new houses cannot join the model. Students applying for housing are now able to rank houses in order of preference and can choose to live in gender-neutral houses. The University approved gender-neutral housing in April 2012, and selected five houses to be designated as gender-neutral
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