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EASY WINTER

DIY PROJECTS Emerald Essentials is the lifestyle brand of the Emerald Media Group dedicated to bringing the average college student all the information they need to survive and thrive on the University of Oregon campus. We are your campus guide to the dishes you’ll eat, the places you’ll live, the answers you’ll learn and the play you’ll always remember.

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Winter break tends to bring a lull. To spice this up, some creative drinks and at-home DIYs will help bring some holiday cheer to your break.

Winter Terrariums With the unrelenting cold and rain most of us will be most of us will be hidden away inside, so bring the outdoors indoors with DIY terrariums. This easy project is something all of your roomates can join in on over winter break. They’re super convenient and easy to prepare — and they’ll liven up your living space.

Materials: • Glass Bowl, mason jar, clear glass container • Potting Soil

Directions: 1. Clean out and dry the jar. Layer with pebbles, activated charcoal, and potting soil.

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2. Carefully remove plants from their containers and place on the soil.

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4. Put on a living room windowsill for all to see!

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HOSTING A MOVIE NIGHT Written By Sam Styles

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ou attend UO, so your social life is off the charts. When the weekend rolls around, you have almost too much to choose from: tailgates, football games, basketball games, volleyball games, potlucks, parties, courtyard DJs, Scrabble tournaments, perhaps even the rare January pool party.

Sometimes it’s all just too much. Sometimes you don't feel like you are 20 years old, able to tackle anything or go anywhere. You feel tired and crusty, like you've been rained on and had to dry off just a few too many times. But being the modern day socialite that you are, even your down time is party time. So when you decide to take a night off, you are still going to make an event of it. So now you might ask, “What event can I host while wearing a robe and balancing popcorn on my reclined stomach?” The answer is easy: movie night.

Where to Rent Many of us are couch enthusiasts, beaching ourselves in the living room and riding out a stormy night watching movies. The reality is, Netflix runs out of options faster than we would like to admit. So if you find yourself with nothing left worth watching on Netflix and unwilling to pay the egregious $3.99 to rent a movie online, then you should head to the library. Both Knight library and the science library are fully stocked with a wide variety of films which you can check out for free. As a bonus, you can keep your rentals long enough to enjoy multiple times.

What to Watch While personally I am a romantic comedy man through and through, others go for scary movies or long-winded documentaries about seed germination. The point is, you will have to shout out to all the people you plan on inviting over and see what the general mood is. If it's raining (and because we are in Eugene during winter, it probably will be) you could easily turn the day into a movie marathon. If you are into it, this could be the perfect opportunity to watch every single Lord of The Rings movie without stopping. The key to getting everyone over is picking the movie that everyone wants to watch. For holiday-themed films, check out our Top 10 Holiday Movie List at www.wemakecollegebetter.com.

Don't Forget Snacks In the heart of what is sure to be a dark and self-reflective winter, it is important to gather together under the warmth of blankets to eat junk food and catch up on outdated pop culture though the art of film. It is the glue that holds modern friendships together. Another glue holding people together is the cheese that tops your nachos. So when you have people over, make sure that you have ample snacks supplied and make them warm - hot chocolate might also be nice (see page 8 for recipes). With hot snacks in your belly and a classic film playing, friendships will flourish and renew. With the perfect movie night, a droll winter will turn into one of happy memories.

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ot all student apartments are created equal. What separates Hub On Campus from other apartments around the UO is its ready-made luxury lifestyle. Rather than moving into an apartment crammed full of secondhand furniture and recycled sidewalk couches, you are living in a fully-furnished spa.

Complete with a rooftop pool, hot tubs and a sand volleyball court, the Hub has the most unbeatable amenities around. When you explore the rest of the building, you’ll find it decked out in high-tech exercise centers and state-of-the-art entertainment rooms. All of these facilities are overseen by the ultrahelpful Hub staff, many of whom live just down the hall -- guaranteeing that they love the apartments just as much as you do.

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but also with their parents. This makes any problem solving experience as easy as possible. In addition to building helpful relationships, a full-time maintenance staff is dedicated to keeping your Hub lifestyle on track around the clock. Nobody wants to live without wifi or suffer the problems of a broken shower. Due to the tireless efforts of Hub’s maintenance staff, you won't have to.

running into each other while taking out the trash. If you don't feel like playing ping pong, then you can meet the people around you at one of the Hub’s hosted events. They throw rooftop parties, football watch parties, holiday parties, you name it — in fact, there is hardly a party they don’t throw. How better to meet your coolest neighbors than at a party?

The key to happy living has always been to If you are looking for community, don’t worry, surround yourself with the people you love the Hub has that covered. While many other in a relaxing environment, but college living apartments lack proper communal spaces, often makes finding that balance difficult. the Hub offers a multitude of areas specifically Friendships can be strained when you live in for community. Once again, let me direct a cramped space with a frustrating landlord you to the rooftop pool (picutred above). and confusing bill payments. In every way, Perhaps you’d prefer the on-demand yoga Hub On Campus strives to eliminate these room, or even the rec room full of ping pong unnecessary stresses in your life. Living here, tables, pool and air hockey tables along with you can focus on achieving your student barbeques and a great meeting space. These goals and making friends in a relaxing, warm places will provide the perfect forum to meet environment without all of the frustrations that your neighbors in a fun environment. At other come with other off-campus living situations. apartments, your only interaction might be

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I enjoy living at the Hub because the staff are accommodating and friendly, and the amenities are a great addition too.

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Elevate Your Packaged Cocoa It’s winter. We’re all broke and barely surviving on boxes of hot chocolate powder mix for the rest of winter. Here’s a solution or two to bump up those powder bags in new ways. Using these recipes, prepare cocoa packages accordingly.

Malted Hot Chocolate

Mexican Hot Chocolate

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

3 marshmallows 3 tablespoons malted milk powder

Directions: 1. Heat up the broiler (of oven or toaster oven.)

2. Place the marshmallows on a foillined broiler proof baking sheet. Broil them until golden. This will take about 30 seconds.

2 pinches ground chipotle chili pepper 2 pinches ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons sweetened whipped cream

Directions: 1. Prepare the hot cocoa mix according to the package directions.

2. Mix with half the chipotle pepper and half the cinnamon.

3. Mix with the malted milk powder.

4. Top with the toasted marshmallows.

3. Top with the whipped cream, sprinkling the remaining pepper and cinnamon on top.

Simple Winter Drinks Bring everyone together over these simple drinks. While everyone’s chatting away, thirstiness is no joke. Quench everyone’s thirst with a little holiday spirit in a cup.

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Spiced Percolator Punch

Easy Chai Tea

Ingredients:

Ingredients:

Directions:

Directions:

Pour the pineapple juice, cranberry juice and water into a clean, wellwashed coffee percolator. Place the brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks and salt in the basket of the percolator and assemble the coffee percolator. Cover, plug in the cord and perk. Serve hot.

Place the cardamom, cloves and peppercorns in a resealable plastic bag and crush with a heavy skillet.

1 64 oz. bottle unsweetened pineapple juice 1 64 oz. bottle cranberry juice cocktail 4 1/2 cups water 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons whole cloves 4 (4 inch) cinnamon sticks, broken 1/4 teaspoon salt

8 cardamom seeds 8 cloves 4 black peppercorns 2 cinnamon sticks 11-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced 2 cups whole milk 4 bags black tea (such as Darjeeling) 8 teaspoons sugar or more, to taste

Place the crushed spices in a medium saucepan, along with the cinnamon sticks, ginger, milk and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, cover and let steep for 10 minutes.

Strain into cups. To each cup, add 2 teaspoons sugar or more to taste.

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Surviving Winter Like a Duck

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Who knew raincoats were so essential? A good North Face or Columbia jacket can help anyone when it starts pouring buckets on their way to class. Oregon is known for having multiple kinds of rain: pouring rain, misting rain, hit-the-ground-and-bounce-up-on-your-face rain, sideways rain - you know the drill. Luckily, rain jackets are plentiful right here in Eugene, Oregon. A quick stop to REI, Hirons or Costco can solve this problem easily.

When the day comes when something spills on your favorite sweater, or you slip in the mud because you forgot to wear rain boots, you’ll want some stain remover on your side. Stains are inevitable, but you don’t have to let them ruin perfectly good clothing when there are simple remedies to take the stain out.

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Wearing layers is perfect for fighting away the cold and keeping yourself warm and dry this season. Pro tip: switch from cotton to wool. Wool is better at insulating your body’s heat and pulling moisture away. Not only that, but it dries faster as well. On top of that, everyone needs a good pair of waterproof shoes. We have all walked without looking and step into a deep puddle, soaking us to our core. Investing in a good pair of boots is highly efficient for warmth and sturdiness.

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Apply a solution made with a tablespoon of dish soap and ten ounces of water. Blot the area with a towel to remove the stain.

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From Snuggies to Ski Gear Getting Outside This Winter

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s we begin the cold, dark descent into winter, many of us will be tempted to grab a blanket and hibernate on the couch. Although this doesn’t sound so bad, being cooped up all winter isn’t healthy for you or your already-strained relationship with your roommates. Are you ready to break the monotony of the winter blues? Grab your warmest mittens and some powder skis, because we’re heading outside.

Mt. Bachelor Although the trek to this powder paradise is a tedious one, the beautiful Cascadian scenery makes it all worth it. Mt. Bachelor is a popular snow sport hub for many UO students for good reason. Whether you’re interested in skiing, snowboarding or tubing this winter, Mt. Bachelor has you covered with over 4,300 acres of skiable terrain for all skill levels. Take one of the 11 lifts to the top elevation of 9,065’ and expect big smiles all the way down!

Mt. Bachelor’s Snowblast tubing is a great alternative for those who would rather not ski or snowboard, but

Written By Nicole Scopeliti still want to get out into the snow. Three sessions of tubing are offered during the day, and you can either buy a one-session ticket or an all-day ticket. Check MtBachelor.com for lift ticket and Snowblast tubing prices and information. Mt. Bachelor operates from 9am-4pm during the heart of the ski season.

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Just because you don’t have a car doesn’t mean that you can’t indulge in some wintery fun. There are various programs and services in Eugene that will help you get to the mountain this winter for little cost.

Check out some of the options below.

Berg’s Ski Shop Not only is Berg’s a great place to buy winter gear, it’s also a great place to catch a ride to the mountain this winter. Berg’s offers bus rides to Mt. Hood Meadows, Mt. Bachelor, Willamette Pass and Hoodoo. Buses to Mt. Hood Meadows only operate on Saturday, buses to Mt. Bachelor operate on both Wednesday (Hookey Bus) and Saturday, and buses to Willamette Pass

operate on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. You can also reserve a spot on the website or give Berg’s a call at 541-683-1300. If you’re not into skiing or snowboarding, you can also take a bus to go tubing as well!

University of Oregon Outdoor Program The Outdoor Program is one of the most convenient ways to get outside this winter while making new friends along the way. The Outdoor Program Barn, located at 1225 E. 18th Avenue, is a great place to rent gear for your next winter adventure. For a small fee, you can rent gear such as snowshoes, skis, waterproof winter wear and more. The Outdoor Program also offers affordable student-initiated trips students can attend. Past trips have included cross country skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing. Signing up for Outdoor Program trips is simple — just visit OutdoorProgram.uoregon. edu to check out the costs and expectations of posted outings. Typically, there is at least one mountain trip sent out per weekend, which means there are plenty of chances to gear up and catch that first chair this season.

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