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Federal law lessens textbook burden LAUREN LEONE Daily Egyptian A new federal law will require textbook publishers to disclose more information to professors, such as the retail price of textbooks and alternative, cheaper options. Senator Dick Durbin, the original sponsor of provisions of College Textbook Affordability Act, said students should see three major changes starting this semester. As a part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008, this new law will require publishers to provide the textbook’s retail price, cheaper methods and a history of revisions, Durbin said in a phone conference with reporters July 21. “Professors don’t know the prices of textbooks, which is hard to believe, but it’s true,” he said. “Now, there is no excuse.” The average cost for books and supplies for fall 2013 is $900 for SIUC students, according to College Board, a non-for-profit association. The national average at fouryear public colleges in 2009-10 is $1,122, according to College Board’s website. Larry Dietz, vice chancellor for student affairs, said the issue of textbook prices and affordability overall has been on everyone’s
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minds. To help battle textbook prices, SIUC launched its’ new textbook rental system website July 23. “Students should see their textbook costs alleviated with the help of this federal law and SIU’s rental program,” he said. Although the rental system will not have all textbooks available immediately, introductory courses — which are the most common — will be available to rent, Dietz said. Lori Stettler, director of the Student Center, said the new federal law is designed to provide faculty with more options, but it’s ultimately the student’s decision to buy new, used or older editions. Durbin said he hopes universities and students will take this law seriously and understand their rights under it. “Students are emerging with more and more debt and lowering the cost of textbooks is a sensible way to try to reduce that debt,” he
— Larry Dietz said. Books sold only in bundles provide supplemental, extra material students and professors are sometimes unaware of, or do not use, Durbin said. Under the new law, textbooks and supplemental materials usually sold as a bundle must also be sold individually. “CDs, workbooks and website access now can be sold in pieces instead of as a package, which should bring the overall cost down,” he said. Colleges will be required to include the list of assigned textbooks during course registration, according to Durbin’s website. Durbin said students will know what they are in for if they have the information ahead of time. Other steps in the process to lower the cost of textbooks include the Open College Textbook Act, passed by Congress last year. The act allows the Secretary of Education to award one-year grants to institutions of
higher education, higher education professors and producers of open textbooks to create or update open textbooks — electronic college textbooks or course materials the public has the right to access, customize and distribute — or adapt textbooks into open formats, for postsecondary coursework, according to the Library of Congress’s website. “(With this bill), we’re trying to provide a short-term federal investment in developing open college textbooks,” Durbin said. “With the internet, a professor can create a lecture, a lesson, a book or entire curriculum and share it online. A teacher across the country can access that educational material, adapt it for their own uses and put it in the classroom.” Under this bill, the Secretary of Education would award grants to colleges to create introductory level college textbooks, Durbin said. He said the text would be available online to anyone for free. “If there is a way to find an approach that is more economical and gives students an opportunity to learn at a lower cost, it means less cost to the government and ultimately less student debt,” he said.
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Campus Lake has many amenities to offer to students. You could walk around the lake on the path, or partake in the course challenges along the way for extra exercise. The lake has a boat dock which is run by Base Camp; an extension of the Recreation Center. Here you may rent a paddle boat, canoe or kayak with your student ID, (it doesn’t cost a penny!) Beyond regular rentals, Base Camp also hosts midnight canoeing which is held once a month from March to October when the lake is open weather permitting. Every spring the Cardboard Boat Regatta brings out a large crowd to watch teams compete to see whose cardboard boat will last the longest on the lake. There are even events in winter, one of them being the Polar Plunge, an event that supports Special Olympic athletes.
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Perks of being a newbie STOREY MAYER Daily Egyptian As a freshman, college can be intimidating. New people, places, procedures, teachers, classes, food and new anything-you-canpossibly-think-of, are all just a few changes that one needs to be prepared for. It can be extremely overwhelming at times. But don’t worry, luckily there are many positive aspects to being new that outweigh the negative. First off, there are no expectations set for you. College is a clean slate and a true new beginning. Without your parents breathing down your neck or the high school gossip trailing behind you, you can finally be free of those heavy expectations. Whether you came from a big or small school, from in or out-ofstate — college is still a whole new game. No one cares that you were homecoming queen or voted most likely to succeed, you have to prove yourself all over again. If played right, this aspect of college can be very beneficial. It is an opportunity to realign your goals with your actions and become who you truly hope to be. This is not encouraging you to revamp your whole personality or transform your whole being, but rather embrace who you truly are. No one knows you, so start off on a good note and avoid the mistakes you made in high
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school. College is also the perfect chance to “find yourself ”. As a freshman, you don’t have to have it all figured out. You can change your major a million times and no one would blink an eye — it’s expected, really. So take this fantastic opportunity and utilize it by discovering your passion. The only way to unveil who you are meant to be and develop the correct career path is to get involved. Attend the college fairs, consult your advisor, ask fellow classmates, just do anything to find a club or group that interests you. Freshmen year is the perfect time for trial-and-error. Without testing potential majors early on in college, when will you realize that you really are not in the study field you are meant to be in? …When it is too late! Jump into college life and pursue everything that appeals to you. Don’t go overboard and join a million clubs, but do try out stuff to see if it is truly something you would want to dedicate your whole life to. The overall perk of being a newbie is simply the fact that you are new. Embrace the change, explore the freshmen world, and make the best out of your college experience because more than likely, it is going to go by fast.
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It is almost impossible to not gain weight your first year away from home at your new college. From all the partying, late night eating, lack of exercise, trying to budget your money and excessive schoolwork, it is hard to keep up with your body. Your body has to adjust to the new eating habits and for the first time ever, you could be fending for yourself to get a meal rather than having your parents cook for you. From personal experience, I know it is difficult to adjust but I found some of these tips helpful with my busy schedule. — When given the choice to walk or drive, walk. Even if it is a little bit every day, walking can keep you in shape without an intense workout. — Try splitting groceries with your roommates because buying only healthy foods can get expensive. — When given the choice to cook or go out to eat, cook your meal. This can keep you eating healthy, and going out to eat every night will get expensive and this will allow you to save money. — Get to know your recreation center. Even if you are not there everyday, find a class you like and do it once or twice a week. Even this little amount of exercise can help tone unwanted fat. — Avoid eating when you are stressed, I had a problem with this. I simply started eating fruit or vegetables when I felt I needed to eat.
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— No late night snacking! — Not getting enough sleep can lead to overeating. Sleeping enough manages stress; you should get seven or eight hours each night. — Try and resist going back for seconds. Some colleges have unlimited food in their dining halls and it can be very hard not to eat until you are full. — Replace energy drinks and soda with more water and milk. — Instead of using the full-fat condiments, replace them with the low-fat products. College is a time of change. Some weight gain is normal as your body grows and your metabolism slows down. But if you are gaining weight at a rapid pace, you may become overweight without trying to control it. Even without weight gain, being unhealthy will not give you the balance of nutrients you need to keep up with the demands of college. Some people have noticed a lack of energy, not being able to concentrate in the classroom and may begin to have memory loss. Stay healthy not only for you, but for your success in the long run.
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Things to know about the Student Services Building HONGYANG MAGGIE LIU Daily Egyptian If you need paper work done about financial aid, university housing, undergraduate admission, graduate school, transfer student services, you know where to go—the Student Services Building. Th e Student Services Building is the new front door for SIU, which is designed to bring together the university’s key student services in one location to provide seamless, one-stop service. What is it? The Student Services Building is a four-story complex that houses 19 campus departments focusing on various services. The construction was completed in October 2013, which cost $36.6 million, entirely paid student fees. The building is also incorporated with the “green concept”, including daylight harvesting systems that conserve energy by monitoring external light coming into the building and adjusting internal light accordingly. Aside from the impressive design, the building also aims to provide convenience for students and visitors for services that used to be scattered around the campus. Where is it? The Student Services Building is located at 1263 Lincoln Drive, just to the northeast of the Student Center. Normal building hours (when classes are in session) are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (though many offices within the building are open weekdays only until 4:30 p.m.). The building telephone number during those hours is (618) 453-3300.
What departments are there? The information desk is located on the first floor, which is the first thing you’ll see if you enter from the front door. Also, there’s a computer lab on the first floor, open for the students and public. On the second floor, from the right to the left, you’ll be able to find Student employment, Bursar’s Office, Registrar’s Office and Financial Aid Office. On the third floor, you’ll see Enrollment Management, Graduate School, Information Technology for the building support, Transfer Student Services, Undergraduate Admission and University College administrative offices. On the fourth floor, which is the top floor, you’ll find Dean of Students, Center for Service-Learning and Volunteerism, Students’ Legal Assistance, Student Rights and Responsibilities, Non-Traditional Student Services and University Housing.
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Minor arrests can keep students out of job market DESIREE STENNETT Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Every year, thousands of college students across the nation leave home for the first time and make decisions with potential to affect their lives for years. Along with choosing career paths, taking classes and asserting their newfound freedom, some also end up with criminal charges on their records. A U.S. Department of Justice report released in June showed that students who have been arrested, even for minor crimes, face extra obstacles in an already shaky job market. A criminal record “will keep many people from obtaining employment, even if they have paid their dues, are qualified for the job and are unlikely to re-offend,” according to Amy L. Solomon, a senior adviser to the assistant attorney general in the Office of Justice Programs, and author of the report. Her report pointed out that “the majority of employers indicate that they would ‘probably’ or ‘definitely’ not be willing to hire an applicant with a criminal record.” In October, one 20-year-old woman from Broward County, Fla., was visiting the University of Central Florida campus when she was caught holding an open can of beer and charged with misdemeanor underage drinking. Like her, many students have their first runin with law enforcement over relatively minor crimes. But even minor infractions could have implications later on. “You don’t want to have that mark on your record,” said University of Central Florida police Chief Richard Beary. “With the job
market as competitive as it is, even that misdemeanor arrest could have an impact on you depending on what position you’re trying to get.” Though it is unclear what proportion of the arrests made by university police involve students rather than members of the general public, the FBI’s Uniform Crime Report shows that thousands of arrests are made on Florida college campuses each year. In 2011, police departments at the University of Florida, Florida International University, Florida State University and UCF arrested a combined 2,194 people. There were 513 arrests on the UCF campus that year. Those included many of the 398 UCF students arrested on and off campus. Those students make up just a tiny fraction of UCF’s roughly 58,000 students, noted a university spokeswoman. People who aren’t enrolled in schools are on campus for various sporting and social events, and those arrested who are not students are often charged with theft and other property crimes. Cary Carlisle, a Pensacola, Fla., bail bondsman, has seen plenty of first-timeoffender students come through his doors and said that, although the numbers are low, the experience usually forces those students to grow up fast. “It’s usually a pretty eye-opening experience for them,” Carlisle said. “After a while the reality hits them, and all of them are usually scared because this is the first time they have had a brush with the law.” In addition to the long-term pitfalls, students also face short-term consequences, university spokeswoman Zenaida Kotala said.
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People to know on campus
Randy Dunn: As President of SIU since May 2014, Dunn oversees all campuses in the SIU system.
Randal E. Thomas: Thomas is the chair of SIU’s Board of Trustees, which is a board of nine members who vote on major university decisions such as tuition prices and the ratification of administrative positions.
Paul Sarvela: Interim chancellor of SIUC since July 2014, Sarvela is in charge of overseeing the Carbondale and School of Medicine campuses.
Benjamin Newman: As director of the Department of Public Safety, Newman is in charge of campus police.
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Photo, recipe & Sabrina design by: Imundo Hello everyone, Sugar & Spice for the College Life was a column run in previous editions of the Daily Egyptian. The column focuses on fast and inexpensive meals. If you are hungry for more Sugar & Spice go to sugarandspiceforthecollegelife.wordpress.com Ingredients 1 large cucumber; sliced and quartered 3/4 cup sour cream 1 tsp dried dill 1 large chicken breast; cooked, sliced into strips, or 1 package pre-cooked chicken strips 2 pita pockets or pita bread flats Combine first three ingredients and stir well. Warm chicken in microwave according to package directions or, if using leftover chicken from a previous meal, warm until heated through. Warm the pita bread or pockets in the microwave according to package directions. Assemble sandwiches by evenly distributing the chicken on the pitas. Add 1/4 a cup cucumber salad to each pita. Serve immediately. Time: 30 minutes Cost per serving is less than $5 Servings: 2 Tip: The first three ingredients make a great salad!
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Reduce, reuse, and recycle just got easier for university students STARRE VARTAN Mother Nature Network CampusWall founder Tina Snyder’s twins were doing what college students do — buying bikes, and looking for a ride home for the holidays — when she discovered how they were doing it. The ride was found on a wall of flyers in her dorm. And the bike? A random stranger was offering it via online classifieds. Snyder was surprised, and as a parent, a little concerned about the safety of either of those systems. When she looked around, she realized while some colleges had tried to start online sharing/selling systems, there was no overall site for students in the modern era to address the potential safety concerns in a tech-savvy way that was designed especially for the university population. “I was stunned to hear that paper flyers on bulletin boards was still prevalent,” Snyder says. But my final “aha moment” came on (the twins’) first end of term move-out day when I witnessed perfectly good items discarded in dorm hallways and stairwells.” Anyone who’s gone to college or been near one at the end of a semester has seen the extreme waste that goes on, as items that were used for a few months are thrown in the giant
dumpsters that most schools have available students to use, lest they trash the streets. Usable items are routinely discarded due to limitations in moving trucks, cars or storage units. Enterprising students or local residents often try to come by and take what was left behind to sell, but that’s an imperfect system to be sure. It was this combination of concern for safety and frustration with waste (and the universal desire for everyone _ but college students more than ever _ to save money) that motivated Snyder to found CampusWall. “Our mission is to promote what we refer to as the ‘3 S’s’: Safety, Savings and Sustainability,” Snyder says. Through research and conversations with students and administrators, Snyder found there was plenty of interest in a collegespecific marketplace, and combined with her background in technology, she was able to put all the pieces together to found the company. CampusWall now has an impressive list of universities who have signed on to the program across the country. Snyder involves both students and university officials to join onto the program, and says that often the first to understand the benefits of such a site are those students who are
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Money, insurance, taxes; oh my SABRINA IMUNDO Daily Egyptian Insurance and taxes; those terms should mean something to you. Here is my take. First, don’t eliminate the student health insurance that the university provides, even if your parents have insurance. I came to SIU three years ago not knowing I was going to be hospitalized 10 days later, and four times in the course of two years. My primary insurance is through my father, and as great as that insurance is, not everything is covered. That is where the student insurance comes in. It reduced my payments for my medical bills, and some charges were all together taken care of because I had both
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insurances. Just remember to visit the Student Health Center after your medical visit in order to file a claim. Beyond emergency visits, most places in the area will accept student insurance, so you could use it at regular visits to the doctor if you can’t make it to an appointment at the Student Health Center, or if the Student Health Center refers you out. Second, talk to your parents about their
— Sabrina Imundo homeowner’s insurance. Have them check to make sure your belongings will be covered while away at school. Don’t forget to make an itemized list of everything you have in your possession while away from home. Record the value of the items individually, serial numbers if an item has it, and take photos of all your items. Expensive items, such as a computer, musical instrument, certain tools and fine
jewelry, might need additional coverage in your parent’s policy. If your parents insurance does not cover you, I urge you to purchase renter’s insurance. It is only $20 a month and will cover your belongings, among many other things, such as medical bills for someone injured on your rental property’s premise. Lastly, a lot of what your parents pay in terms of your educational advancement can be written off in taxes. This would include the cost of your tuition, textbooks and other supplies, your computer if you needed it for your program, tools if you needed them for your program, printing, if you needed it for a program, and musical instruments if you needed it for a program.
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Tips on being roommate ready MARISSA NOVEL Daily Egyptian Everything you think you could need for the next year is in boxes, and you start to unpack. Your parents hold back tears before they depart. College, you are finally here. You may have creeped on your future roommate via Facebook, or even Twitter, but despite all you have gathered so far you are entering a world of unknown. You are about to spend a majority of your first year here with a complete stranger, so here are some guidelines to help you survive the process. Communication is key. Letting your roommate know something is bothering you can prevent months of tension filled awkwardness. Honestly, they probably didn’t know they did anything wrong in the first place. Communicating about the little things will eventually help you talk about big issues if they may occur. When it comes to privacy, the golden rule remains golden: do unto others as you would have others do unto you. You wouldn’t want someone eating your second to last cup of ramen or snooping through your closet, so respect their boundaries. There will always be pesky exceptions to the golden rule, in which pad locks are exceptionally handy. In order to respect privacy, you have to set boundaries. Perhaps your roommate doesn’t actually like ramen all that much. Chances are they won’t be too into you borrowing their toothbrush. Talk about boundaries you want to set to offset any privacy violations that may occur. Everyone has their limits, learn to respect them. There will always be the possibility of landing a bad roommate. Some people are incapable of inhabiting space with another human respectfully. Just remember, it’s
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probably not you, it’s them. People struggle with different aspects of life daily, and some of those people struggle harder than others. Rather than reinforcing their negative energy, simply kill them with kindness. It won’t be easy, but it will be worth it in the long run. If worse comes to worse, and your living arrangement is altogether unhealthy, tell someone. The university understands like oil and water, some people don’t mix. Give it your best shot, and if you still miss it’s time to be reassigned. Maybe, if you are really lucky, you will stumble upon a roommate that becomes a life long friend. Chit chatting about class will turn into going out together every weekend and having plenty of Snapchats to show for it. The lesson there? Cherish it. Too soon you’ll be moved out and you will miss the random late night conversations or the classic “I forgot my keys are you home?” texts. Regardless of your relationship with your roommate, at the end of the year you will have become a much stronger person. Occupying a tiny room with a complete stranger for nine months is no easy feat. You will take that experience everywhere you go in life, and that resilience is undeniably irreplaceable.
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More than one way to tackle student loan debt Los Angeles Times When interest rates go down, many people with outstanding loans _ house, car, home equity _ start looking around at refinancing options. Unless your debt is a student loan, in which case federal law places you in a different category from the rest of the borrowing public and sticks you with the original loan rate. The Senate on Wednesday is expected to take up Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren’s proposal to fix that. The Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act is a fine and fair idea, but Warren’s bill would impose a minimum tax on the wealthiest Americans, an approach that has stirred opposition and makes it a long shot to pass. Which is too bad, because the measure could help those saddled with student loan debt and add some juice to the economy. In a related effort, President Obama announced Monday an expansion of the Pay As You Earn option that will let nearly 5 million more people with student loans limit their monthly payments to 10 percent of their income. That option already is available to debtors who borrowed money after 2012, when PAYE began; the expansion would extend it to those who got their loans before that. Both measures are positive, justified steps to ease the financial pinch from student loans. It’s a significant issue, propelled by three decades of stagnant family incomes while average tuition at a four-year public university tripled (problems that, unfortunately, neither of these measures address). Today 40 million people hold student loans totaling more than $1.1 trillion, a debt level larger than that of the nation’s credit card holders. About $1 trillion of the outstanding student loans is owed to or guaranteed by the federal
government, and an additional $100 billion or so was borrowed privately from banks. Those are big numbers. On a more digestible level, the Institute for College Access and Success estimates that seven of 10 college seniors in 2012 had student loan debt, owing, on average, $29,400. For years the federal government tied the interest rate to Treasury bills, but in 2006 fixed the rate for subsidized and unsubsidized needbased Stafford loans at 6.8 percent, then gradually lowered the subsidized loan rate to 3.4 percent. Rates for graduate student loans were higher. Last summer, Congress recast the formula for the rates, which set them for the 2013-14 academic year at 3.86 percent for undergraduates and 5.41 percent to 6.41 percent for two types of graduate-student loans. Warren’s bill would allow those with higher rates on older loans to refinance at the current rates. And it would let those with private loans, as long as they are up to date with their payments, refinance through the government program. The Congressional Budget Office predicts that about $460 billion in debt would get refinanced at a cost of $61 billion in expenses and lost revenue from lower interest payments. To offset that, Warren wants to implement the so-called Buffett Rule, raising taxes on people earning more than $1 million a year. Whatever the merits of such a rule, it is likely to be a dealkiller in the Senate, where Republicans would be sure to filibuster it, and certain to go down in the House, where Republicans hold a majority and are committed to opposing new taxes. What that means is that right now, at least, Warren’s bill won’t graduate. Warren should work with her colleagues to find another funding mechanism they can support, and enact this bit of relief.
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JENNIFFER WEIGEL Chicago Tribune I had dinner recently with my sister Teddi, who had just returned from her freshman year at George Washington University. “What do you wish you knew before you went off to school?” I asked. “I definitely wish I knew that I was only going to use 10 percent of the clothes I brought,” she said. “I really didn’t need to bring so many clothes.” As she continued to share her wisdom — “Don’t forget your shower shoes!” — it became clear that a “must-have” list could be useful for high school seniors heading for college, as well as their parents. Some advice from experts, including Teddi. Orient yourself with the campus. “It’s very important that students and parents make the freshmen orientation together,” said Jeremy Hyman, a professor at the University of Arkansas and co-author of “The Secrets of College Success” (Jossey-Bass). “Some schools even offer sessions (just) with parents, which can help parents guide students properly.” Reorient yourself with your new neighborhood. Use your time before school starts to explore the neighborhood and learn to get around. “My campus has public transportation, and when I started, I’d never taken the train or used a metro in my life,” Teddi said. “There was definitely a learning curve. I had to learn the streets, and I wish I’d known the grid map a little bit. Now it’s not intimidating. Google Maps and MapQuest helped a lot.” Use summer to learn new skills. “If you’ve
never done a load of laundry before, you better learn before you go to college,” Teddi said. This is not only about learning to separate whites from darks, but also the ins and outs of a Laundromat. “And grocery shop,” she adds. “So many kids don’t do their own grocery shopping so they get to the store and they’re clueless about how much things cost. Then they just order pizza all the time.” Parents should take their kids to a supermarket before school starts, Teddi advises, and, if possible, help them find the best store near their campus digs. Get to know your professors. “Two years ago, there were office hours, but now students have the ability to Skype or (exchange) email with their professors,” Hyman said. “I’ll have students email me late at night and I think this is good. Students can get real-time feedback and sometimes professors especially enjoy this because it shows the students are engaged and learning.” “Once you get your class list, make sure your professors know your name,” Teddi said. “In my experience, some professors are biased to the kids they know. It also might help you engage more in the class and study harder if you ... have a connection to the professor.” No major? No problem. “Parents should not overpressure students to pick a major,” Hyman said. “Encourage students to know that it’s easy to change majors. They aren’t written in stone, and a lot of people think if you’ve picked a major, you’ve picked your life. There are triple majors now, and you can have majors and minors.”
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Your new favorite local restaurant JULIA CHOO Daily Egyptian Living in a dorm or an apartment on your own for the first time can be a little daunting. Adding to that, you are constantly meeting new people in an unfamiliar town. It isn’t long before you’re homesick for your family, old friends and most importantly, home-cooked meals. Dorm food becomes a thing of dread, and your favorite hometown restaurant is sadly not within arm’s reach anymore. Fortunately, Carbondale is a great town for delicious local eateries, with most of them within walking distance of SIU. In fact, the farther you go outside of campus, the more corporate the restaurants become. Arby’s, Wendy’s, KFC, Fazoli’s, Panera, Bandana’s, Taco Bell, Lone Star, Applebee’s, Burger King, Subway, Long John Silver’s, McCallister’s, Steak n’ Shake, Buffalo Wild Wings, Fujiyama’s, and, further down, even a Golden Corral are among the many chain restaurants that exist in this college town. However, when you are looking for your new favorite restaurant with an ambient atmosphere, you are better off trying your luck on the Strip. When you are walking along the well-trodden sidewalks, you will often see the sticker, “We (Love) Carbondale, Shop Locally,” posted on most of the shops and restaurants that are lined up on either side of South Illinois Avenue. The Strip is what makes Carbondale a charming
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he Strip is what makes Carbondale a charming local college town, with its busy bars, locally owned restaurants, and an overall vibrant mood of nights out on the town.. — Julia Choo
local college town, with its busy bars, locally owned restaurants, and an overall vibrant mood of nights out on the town. Even the Dairy Queen on the Strip appears to look like a local ice-cream shop that is a striking contrast to official DQ buildings. Additionally, the Strip is under development to make it even friendlier toward college students by adding housing and retail businesses in a modern multi-story building. The mandatory stop crosswalks painted throughout Carbondale make the town pedestrian-friendly, and walking from your residence to a restaurant is convenient and easy. Eating locally is also a great way to try new food from different cultures. You can try Greek food and the best gyros in town at El Greco. Indian cuisine is an adventure you can take, buffet-style, at Reema’s. You can go vegan at Longbranch Café. The best Thai food in Southern Illinois can be found at Thai Taste. Global Gourmet
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Pagliai’s is one of many dining options on the Strip an area of route 51 in Carbondale. is a place specifically catered for you to try new food styles from different parts of the world. Not to mention, there is an abundance of Mexican and Chinese restaurants around town. Tres Hombres is a sportsenthusiast’s favorite for the spectators that love to munch on chips and dip while rooting for their team. You can try a unique Mexican and American menu, complete with a great bar, at Midland Inn. La Unica, the Mexican bakery, has the softest to-die-for layered cakes. If you are in
the mood for Chinese, New Kahala is the go-to restaurant for delivery for those who are stuck in the dorms. Anything ordered at Hunan is bound to give you a first taste of real Chinese cuisine done right. Qin Guan is a Chinese buffet that includes a Hibachi grill and a sushi bar for the ambitious and hungry. Great American cuisine can be found at Newell House, with the touch of a jazzy atmosphere. At Flame, you can eat the most tender steaks and good wine. And, of course, there are tons
of great pizzarias that will satisfy your taste buds. Even though you are away from your favorite restaurants from your hometown, there are so many suitable alternatives here in Carbondale. All you have to do is explore around town a little and have fun trying new foods and places. So go outside your comfort zone on campus, and experience everything that Carbondale has to offer. You are going to be here a while, so make the most of it!
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College debt relief is good, prevention is better KANSAS CITY STAR Outlandish student loan debt is forcing millions of young Americans to live with the brakes on. President Barack Obama on Monday, June 9, announced a step that will help some of those who need help the most. About fi ve million borrowers with high debt and low incomes will be newly eligible for the “pay as you earn” program, which caps loan payments at 10 percent of the borrowers’ monthly discretionary income. Young people looking for work or stranded in poorly paying jobs will get some breathing room. Though welcome, Obama’s announcement will help only a small number of the millions of Americans saddled with a total $1.2 trillion worth of student debt. And a great deal of outreach will be needed. Only about 200,000 of 17.5 million borrowers already eligible for a pay-as-you-work plan are taking advantage of the opportunity. A bill that is expected to come up in Congress soon would have more of an impact. Senate Democrats are pushing to allow borrowers to refinance their loans at lower rates. Unlike Obama’s proposal, this bill would also bring relief to graduates who borrowed from private sources rather than the government. Unfortunately, Republicans in both the
Senate and the House oppose this proposal, partly because it would be financed by higher taxes on some investment income. Debt relief efforts will help, but what really is needed are tough measures to halt runaway college costs and to crack down on the predatory abuses of the for-profit college sector. Schools at all levels have to be mindful of administrative bloat and unseemly executive salaries. State legislatures are correct to expect fiscal responsibility from their public institutions, but they must also finance schools adequately. The biggest drivers of student debt are the for-profit colleges, many of which are shameless in their quest to enroll low-income students in order to secure government-backed grants and loans. Students leave these schools swamped by debt and with slim prospects for attaining decent-paying jobs. The Obama administration is considering rules to prevent the worst offenders from securing students’ federal aid. Similar efforts in the past have buckled under the industry’s fierce lobbying. Let’s hope the administration and Congress show more backbone this time. Easing the way for young people to pay off oppressive loans is good policy. Enabling students to graduate from college with more manageable debt loads is even better.
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Three college roommate conflicts — and solutions STARRE VARTAN Mother Nature Network As summer winds down and thousands of college students flock to their university digs, it is important to remember that roommates can be among the most enriching relationships in your college experience. But, learning to get along with a stranger, often in a small space, can also be challenging, especially if you’ve never had to share a room. “It’s just about learning how to communicate, compromise and respect each other,” says Kenrick Ali, associate director of residence life at Cal State East Bay, which welcomes 1,500 residents to its dorms on Sept. 20. Ali has mediated hundreds of roommate conflicts over the years and says the most common issues among college roommates are scheduling conflicts _ you’re a morning person, he’s a night owl _ and using each other’s belongings without permission. Having a roommate’s boyfriend or girlfriend spend the night in your dorm room is also a major point of contention, for obvious reasons. We enlisted Ali and two other experts _ Audrey Frey, a recent University of California-Berkeley graduate living in Fremont, Calif., and Nikhil Sharma, a Cal State East Bay junior majoring in business _ to tackle seven roommate conflicts and offer their solutions. Frey had a different roommate each of the four years she attended Berkeley. Sharma serves on the board of his university’s residential hall association and helps mediate conflicts. THE FOOD FIGHT When it comes to food, you and your roommate take turns buying the common
items, like eggs and milk. But, lately, you’ve noticed that she’s been dipping into your personal items in the refrigerator, like your Greek yogurt, which isn’t cheap. What do you do? Frey: Label your food. Sharma: I always say, “If you want any of my stuff, just ask before, and I’ll most likely say ‘yes.’ But if you don’t ask, and it keeps happening, I’ll report it to the residential adviser.” Ali: It is imperative that you speak to your roommate about how much they can use, what happens when items start running low, what happens when there is no more of the item, and who pays for the replacement. FEELING LIKE A THIRD WHEEL Your roommate’s girlfriend is visiting your dorm room ... again. That’s the third weekend this quarter. Doesn’t he realize it’s a small space and listening to them makes you uncomfortable? Ali: Speak to your roommate in a nonthreatening manner about the impact that his guest is having on you. Suggest developing a specific schedule of when each of you is allowed to have visitors and ask him if there are other places that they could go. Flexibility is the key. Express that being able to hear them makes you uncomfortable. But, you also have to compromise and be OK with overnight guests once or twice a quarter. Frey: If all the PDA in the room is making you uncomfortable, tell him that directly. Remind him that it’s your room, too, and you deserve to feel comfortable. If this is a recurrent problem, remind your roommate to ask permission before having overnight guests. Explain you’ll do the same for him. Sharma: If it’s in the middle of the night, and you’re trying to sleep, ask them to be
quieter or ask them to find somewhere else to go. THE MESSY FLATMATE After a year in the dorms, you and your roomie move into an on-campus apartment. But the extra space has brought out the slob in her. Her unwashed dishes are piling up, and you fear they will attract critters soon. Ali: A very standard rule is that all of the shared spaces in the apartment are to remain clean. Create a task list and schedule a rotation between roommates. If critters decide to live with you because of your roommate’s messiness, it is appropriate for you to ask her to pay for them to be exterminated. Frey: Tell her as you see it _ the apartment is a mess. Chances are she’s already aware of it and probably feels somewhat guilty. If she won’t clean up on her own and needs more prompting, set a cleaning date. Consult both your schedules and find a day of the week or month when you’re both free to clean. Sharma: This happened to me. My roommate didn’t wash his dishes before Thanksgiving break, and we came back to hundreds of baby flies everywhere. We had to buy a ton of fly swatters to get rid of them. We were direct and told him it was disgusting and that he needed to get his cleaning done. It worked. And if your dorm mate brought too much stuff from home and it begins to creep into your space? Sharma: I would just tell him to find a place to put his own stuff, because I’m entitled to my own space. Frey: If her stuff somehow ends up in areas that are clearly yours, just put it back on her side of the room, let her know where you found the item, and ask her not to leave
it there again. A DIFFERENT LIFESTYLE You begin your first roommate experience at college and realize that your roommate is gay. You are somewhat concerned, as you do not know any gay people and the thought of sharing a living space is somewhat uncomfortable. Sharma: Treat your roommate as you would treat anyone else: With respect. If they hit on you and that makes you uncomfortable, just address it like you would anyone else who hits on you by saying, ‘I’m living with you for the whole year and think this is inappropriate. Please stop.’ Frey: Realize that your roommate’s sexual orientation doesn’t change anything about the roommate situation. Once you get to know your roommate, you’ll find that their sexual orientation is only one part of their identity, and their other character traits are what will largely determine whether or not you two are good roommates. As in any roommate relationship, the most important thing is mutual respect. If you’re really uncomfortable, seek resources and educate yourself. If you treat your roommate awkwardly or strangely, she’ll probably feel hurt and respond in the same way. Ali: Open your mind. Get over yourself. If you want to go to college, there is no way around it. You are going to meet people with different lifestyles. Don’t expect a move, either. If you immediately demand to be moved from your room to a different room because of not agreeing with someone else’s lifestyle, it will not happen. Most universities stand by their nondiscriminatory values and mission and work to create an open and welcoming educational community.
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Things to do before graduating SIU MAGGIE EMONS Daily Egyptian In your time attending SIU, there are certain activities you need to do. There are many different aspects of nature, activities, and food that you will need to try. Southern Illinois is right next to the Shawnee National forest and Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. Many different places to hike, camp or just explore if the weather permits. Giant City is a great place to dine camp or even stay in the lodge. There are many different bodies of water around campus to fish, swim and, boat in. In different seasons there are fairs that go on around Carbondale such as Applefest in Murphysboro. At Applefest there is a pie eating contest, games, awesome food and prizes. Last year there was an estimated 5,000 people in attendance. Area marching bands come and compete against each other at the local high school. In Du Quion there is a state fair that has musical performers, cheap beer, cooking contests, rides and great food. Both of these happen only once a year so you do not want to miss them. In the spring and summer, it is winery season. There are many different wineries in the area such as Walker’s Bluff, Blue Sky and Rustle Hill just to name a few. Most have outside seating and on the weekends live entertainment. Each winery has its own distinct wine. There is even an attraction called the Southern Illinois wine trails that includes Bella Terra Winery, Cache River Basin Winery, Flint Hills Vineyard, Hogg Hollow Winery LLC, Shawnee Winery and Windy Hill & Vineyard. All of these wineries have awesome views, good wine, and fun things to go see on the
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weekends. There is also a bus that will transport you to every winery made specifically for the wine trails and it’s at a reasonable price. There are also many different breweries in the area if you aren’t a wine drinker. In the summer there are also Sunset concerts. It usually has an awesome crowd and is held right on SIU’s grounds right outside Shyrock. Each week there is a different genre of music playing and its perfect to get you and your friends there on a Thursday nights. In a town called Jacob, there is a place called Bottoms Up or students call it “Chicken and Beer,” this place gets its name because on Wednesday nights they have cheap awesome chicken and dollar beers. What is better than that? Yes, it is a little bit of a drive, but it is totally worth it. Other nights they have specials also, but in my opinion the best night is Wednesday nights. Garden of the Gods is also a beautiful site to see. Whether you are hiking all the way to the top of Camel Rock, or just enjoying the awesome view or just camping for the night, this is a site you do not want to miss. There are two main trails that best highlight the 3,200-acre wilderness area. It is located in Hardin county not too far from Carbondale. There are so many fun things to do in southern Illinois! Make your years here count and adventure into nature, or just enjoy some great food!
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Dorm decorating
Going to college is still worthwhile financially, study says MAGGIE EMONS Daily Egyptian
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Decorate all the things! Make it your space. That is easy enough, especially if you browse Pinterest. But what you might find awesome for your room, your roommates may not appriciate it. Here are some tips about decorating your space. Always talk to your roommate about what you want to put up in which ever room(s) are shared. If you have not contacted your roommate, (if you live in the dorms,) then now would be the time to do it. It will be painless, and you might just find that they love the same decorating styles you do. Craft your decorations. You don’t have to do it all at once, you can spread it out, or decorate for certain holidays. Let it be a stress relief for when classes or other stressers come into your life. And of course, craft them with friends, roommates or suite mates. It is a good bonding activity. Don’t have what you need to finish your project? Don’t have a car on top of that? You could take the Saluki Express to Hobby Lobby, a walk to the Craft Shop in the Student Center or to Saluki Craft Co. (next to Artistic Minds Tattoo Parlor and Blend Tea and Crepe.) — Sabrina Imundo Daily Egyptian
Going to college is still a worthwhile financial investment despite soaring tuition costs and burdensome student debt, according to a new government study. From 1970 to 2013, the average college graduate has earned about $64,500 a year versus $41,000 for someone with only a high school diploma, according to analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. During a full working career, total earnings of the average college graduate topped those of a high school graduate by more than $1 million, the study found. “Once the full set of costs and benefits is taken into account, investing in a college education still appears to be a wise economic decision for the average person,” the study said. But the picture isn’t nearly as bright for college students as it may seem.
The comparative value of a college degree is due partly to the steadily declining fortunes of high school grads rather than to sunny prospects for those attending college. In fact, in the past dozen years, annual salaries for those with bachelor’s degrees have fallen 10.3 percent, according to the New York Fed. That’s even worse than the 7.6 percent drop for high school grads. It’s unclear why college students have fared so badly, although the sluggish employment market for recent graduates has been well chronicled. “The average wages of college graduates have been falling for the better part of a decade, with the pace of decline accelerating after the Great Recession,” the study said. The study also found that college grads majoring in fields such as engineering, math and computers, and health care outearned those studying liberal arts or education. “Not all college degrees are an equally good investment,” the report said.
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Fall sports schedule Thursday, August 28 Football @ Home
Friday, August 29 Cross Country @ Home
Friday, September 12 Football @ Home
Saturday, September 13 Football @ Home, Volleyball @ Home
Friday, September 19 Volleyball @ Home
Saturday, September 20 Cross Country @ Home
Friday, October 03 Volleyball @ Home
Saturday, October 04 Football @ Home, Volleyball @ Home
Friday, October 17 Volleyball @ Home
Saturday, October 18 Volleyball @ Home
Sunday, October 19 Volleyball @ Home
Friday, October 24 Volleyball @ Home
Saturday, October 25
Volleyball @ Home, Football @ Home + Homecoming
Saturday, November 01 Cross Country @ Home, Men’s Basketball @ Home
Friday, November 07 Volleyball @ Home
Saturday, November 08
Men’s Basketball @ Home, Volleyball @ Home
Saturday, November 15 Football @ Home
Saturday, December 06 Men’s Basketball @ Home
Tuesday, December 16 Men’s Basketball @ Home
Friday, December 19 Men’s Basketball @ Home
Monday, December 22 Men’s Basketball @ Home
More infromation, links to game trackers and more can be found at the Saluki Athletic’s website.
Saluki sports are a must TYLER DIXON Daily Egyptian There are many activities to experience in Carbondale when students find themselves with down time. One of these activities isn’t too far away from the residence halls. Saluki sporting events are a getaway for thousands of students every week. Students, alumni and fans from all over southern Illinois file into Saluki Stadium every week to cheer on the Dawgs. Saluki Football kicks on at 7:00 p.m. Aug. 28 in Carbondale against the Taylor University Trojans. The Dawgs finished 7-5 overall last season with a 5-3 record in the Missouri Valley Football Conference. The Salukis didn’t play well at home last season going 2-4 but finished 4-1 in away games. The team’s toughest stretch of this season will be Oct. 11 - Oct. 18. SIU will face defending national champion North Dakota State University then Youngstown State University with both games being on the road. SIU had five players on the College Football Performance Awards watch list. Tight end MyCole Pruitt, linebacker Tyler Williamson, running back Malcolm Agnew, kicker Thomas Kinney and kick returner Tay Willis will all represent the Dawgs on the list for the upcoming season. One of the biggest names on the schedule this season is Purdue University. SIU will
travel to Purdue Sep. 20 to take on the Boilermakers. Last season’s homecoming game against the Bison of NDSU was electric. Fans piled in to watch the Salukis take on the top team in the country. This season’s homecoming is against Indiana State University at 6:00 p.m. Oct. 25. Family Weekend is Sep. 27 against Western Illinois University. Davies Gym is home to Saluki Volleyball. When Davies is full, the atmosphere is unmatched. Fans file into the gym to watch their Dawgs. Last season, the Salukis fell to Wichita State University in the Missouri Valley Conference Tournament Championship. This season, coach Justin Ingram has filled his team’s schedule with notable teams from across the country. The Dawgs will hit the ground running in the Illini Classic starting Aug. 29. The team’s first game is against the University of North Carolina. Along with the Tar Heels, SIU will face Auburn University and the Ohio State University at the Sports Imports/ D.C. Koehl Classic in Columbus, Ohio. The Saluki Invitational brings in Marshall University, Kansas State University and Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne to Carbondale Sept. 12-13. Whatever sport is happening in the fall, there isn’t a better atmosphere than a Saluki sporting event. The tradition of athletics at SIU has been around a long time and will continue for many years.