Living Guide Spring 2015

SOONER yearbook presents

LIVING GUIDE

2015

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editor - RACHEL CAMPBELL photo editor - MADDIE VOSBURGH design editor - ADRIANNA DOYAL copy editor - CHELSEA GREER

SAMANTHA BECHTOLD - writer ERIK HOLBROOK - writer MAXWELL INMON - writer ANNIE ROACH - writer JESSICA SCHAEFER - writer TORRI SPERRY - writer

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By Chelsea Greer, Photo of University Greens by Maddie Vosburgh

1. HOUSE

VS.

APARTMENT

2. PRICE

3. LOCATION

Depending on your budget, there are many additional things to consider. When comparing monthly rates between residences, always make sure to check if those rates include things like utilities, cable, or Internet. A place may seem affordable until you consider the additional $100+ for electric, gas and water. A great way to cut these prices, however, is roommates.

First thing first: Do you have a car? If yes, you have less to worry about. If no, location will probably be more important. Is the residence within walking distance of the campus? Biking distance? If not, does it offer a shuttle? Is there a bus stop nearby? If a residence is closer to campus, the price is likely to be higher, but there are many places on the edge of ‘acceptable walking distance’ that offer affordable rent and a relatively reliable means of transportation to and from campus.

4. ROOMMATES

5. PETS

6. CHECK YOUR LEASE

Roommates can often make or break a living experience, so they are something to carefully consider. Living in a house may seem impossible on a smaller budget until you start shoving extra bodies into the spare rooms, cutting the price in half, in thirds, or even further depending on how friendly you want to get. Roommates are also often a must in university-sponsored apartment complexes, and you don’t always get to pick whom you live with, much like with the dorms. However, unlike the dorms, you’re probably going to get your own space, so even if you hate them, you can always lock yourself in your room until your lease is up.

The best thing about getting out of the dorms is you finally get to reunite with your beloved dog/cat/hamster/ lizard, right? Well, make sure to check your lease. Many apartment complexes, particularly university-sponsored ones, do not allow pets, and some houses (when leased) ban your furry/ scaly/[insert adjective here] friends.

All you really have to do is ask the person handling all of your paperwork to go over all of the important rules for you because, more often than not, they know everything that might get you in trouble, and they’d rather not have to deal with it. You’ll know what you’re responsible for and you’ll know what you can call on them to fix. Also, if you think you might want to leave mid-school year and break your lease, let them know as soon as possible. You’ll be informed of their policy, and they’ll know they will probably have an open spot later in the year.

After living in the dorms for a year, it might be nice to spread out and look for somewhere a little homier, but rental houses come with their own set of new responsibilities. Maintenance is a huge consideration when thinking about houses; plumbing, roofing, lawn care, etc. are all the responsibility of the homeowner and some of those, namely lawn care, are typically the responsibility of the renter. Apartments offer a little more leeway for things to go awry as they usually have their own team of maintenance workers who fix any problems at no additional cost, depending on the contract. However, an apartment comes with close proximity neighbors and less freedom to have things the way you want them.

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By Erik Holbrook

Your roommates are also your support group

You will mooch off of each other

Any day can turn into a party

They are there for you, most of the time with alcohol. When you lived in the dorms with some random kid from Maycomb, Alabama, you had to cautiously call your mom from the bathroom so that no one would hear you cry. When you live with your friends, you’ll always have someone who cares for you and will give you a hug when your dog dies back home.

I know this sounds like a negative, but hear me out. Locked yourself out of your place? They have a spare key. Forgot to buy groceries and now you are on the brink of starvation?

They will (usually) be happy to give a spare PB&J. Don’t have money to buy the new Halo? Good thing your roommate already has it preordered.

Living with them means that you have someone to call when in dire straights, as long as you are willing to do the same for them.

Picture this: You are lying on your couch and Netflix-ing your life away.

Suddenly, your roommate/best friend busts in the front door with a case of beer and declares that today is a day for meaningless celebration and merrymaking because he or she just failed a test and need someone to share in their misery. This can and probably will happen semi-frequently because living with friends with means…

CONS

By Maxwell Inmon

Any day can turn into a party Picture this: You are lying on the couch trying to do homework and suddenly your roommate busts in and declares that today is a day for meaningless celebration and merrymaking. As much fun as that sounds, what if you really need to finish your work? If you aren’t that close to your roommate, you don’t have to worry as much about something like that happening. When your best friend doesn’t live with you, it’s a lot easier to tell them you can’t do something because you have homework.

Photos by Maddie Vosburgh

They will mooch off of you If you don’t know your roommate well, you’re less inclined to ask to use their stuff. That would just be rude otherwise. However, when you have friends over, you don’t mind sharing your snacks and drinks. After all, you did invite them and they won’t take much. Plus, you know they’d do the same for you. However, once you live together, that will become a lot more common. Why should you run to the grocery store to by a soft drink when there’s a 24 pack in the fridge? You’ll both mooch off each other, but it’ll inevitably appear to become one-sided and no matter which one of you it is, it will always seem like it’s the other person.

Your roommate will make you need a support group There has never been two people who live together and don’t fight.

That’s Newton’s sixth law. There will always be some source of conflict, be it an unwashed dish, fighting over the TV, them being too loud, etc. It isn’t always their fault either, but that doesn’t make it less aggravating. So you’ll inevitably fight and complain about them. Do you really want your target to be your best friend? You want them in your corner. You don’t want to complain about them.

10 First of all, the obvious questions about when a property is available, how long a lease the owner/ manager expects, who pays for utilities, what appliances are provided, etc.

Ask if there is an application fee. I don’t charge one but many do.

Ask if the tenant is paying for utilities and what they cost. Many times an owner/manager won’t know simply because they haven’t been paying them. You can call each utility provider and get the monthly average for the last 12 months. If you know the property has been occupied the entire 12 months, you know the average is a good number. If the property has been vacant part of the year, you’ll have to adjust the number some, knowing it will be higher on average.

Ask about pets if you have one or are thinking about getting one. There’s typically an extra deposit and sometimes the pet portion is not refundable.

Ask whether there’s an early termination clause.

Ask if an additional roommate can be added during the lease or if one can be allowed to move out if someone takes over the balance of that portion of the lease.

Ask how repairs are handled. I’ve occasionally been told by tenants applying to lease that they have been made to pay for repairs on rentals in the past.

This should rarely (never) be the case unless the tenant is responsible for the problem.

Ask if they have many problems with the property. Look around while you tour the property too. If there are many things that look out of order, it may mean you want to move on with your search. It may just mean someone just moved out and they are still doing prep. It might also mean that the property is not well cared for.

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THE PERFECT FIT NO MATTER THE PERSONALITY, THERE’S AN APARTMENT FOR EVERYONE

By Rachel Campbell, Illustrations by Maddie Vosburgh

ANIMAL LOVER Enduring college life without pets is an uphill battle that many students don’t want to face. Their furry companions, however, are often unwelcome at apartments. Fortunately for the animal lovers, The Commons and The Cottages are a couple of the few apartments that allow pets.

Creating the ideal gaming environment is a hopeless endeavor without the right equipment. Several apartments provide the right gear for gamers who seek an all-encompassing gaming experience.

Millennium and The Edge include a 42” TV in every apartment. The Ave provides a communal gaming environment with its media room that’s stocked with an Xbox one, PS4 and WiiU.

GAMER

LOVEBIRDS

BRONZE AT HEART It’s easy to get that sun-kissed look by laying out by your apartment’s pool during the warmer seasons. However, when fall and winter strike, it can be a hassle to find a place to tan. The Reserve, The Ave and University Greens have remedied this problem by providing tanning beds for their tenants. Most of the apartments that advertise tanning beds also offer free tanning, so you won’t have to budget to keep your bronzed look.

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THE COTTAGES

THE RESERVE

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730 Stinson St.

The Kraettli Apartments, owned and operated by OU, are the perfect option for married students or students with families. While they do offer single apartments as well, they are ideal for students seeking a family and couple centered community.

If you and your significant other share a car, these apartments are close enough to campus that you can walk if your partner took the car for the day.

THE AVE

UNIVERSITY GREENS

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2900 Oak Tree Ave.

The Cottages are essentially houses, with lots of room and privacy for hosting guests. Tenants can invite their friends over to enjoy the community fire pit, outdoor grills and sand volleyball court.

Senior visual communications major Chelsea Lott chose The Cottages because of the house-like atmosphere.

ENTERTAINER

CAFFEINE ADDICT Caffeine is the undisputed fuel of the college student population. The Cottages discovered the coffee-related needs that their tenants had and opened a Starbucks Coffee bar in response.

“I like living here because they’re super nice. It’s more like a house and less like an apartment, which is why I chose to live there, and also what makes it unique,” Lott said.

Many other apartments offer diverse entertaining amenities as well. If you’re looking for more space for your guests, The Reserve offers an apartment with a den.

Crimson Park also provides its tenants with the coffee that they craved.

“The best things about Crimson Park was the price and the fact that everything was included. They have a really good clubhouse that provides coffee and cookies on occasion, too,” said MIS senior Daniel Devience.

FITNESS ENTHUSIAST The Edge includes utilities in the monthly rate ($515 per month for a 12 month lease and $600 per month for a 10 month lease). The Edge’s apartments also come fully furnished.

Traditions allows students to pay in a unique way that could help alleviate financial stress.

“Something that was unique for Traditions is I could pay through the bursar so I don’t have to worry about checks or money orders. It is already dealt with before the semester starts,” said junior electrical engineering major, Kelly Smith.

Athletic students seeking easy and constant access to the gym can exercise at their leisure at their apartments’ fitness facilities. The Ave has the largest fitness center in Norman and offers diverse classes including yoga, P90x and Insanity. The Cottages have a 24-hour fitness center with treadmills, ellipticals, steppers, cycles and weight machines.

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HOME

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IS WHERE THE

HOUSE IS WHEN CHOOSING HOUSING AS A COLLEGE STUDENT, THE OPTIONS BOTH ON AND NEAR CAMPUS SEEM ENDLESS

By Annie Roach, Photos by Maddie Vosburgh

THE BENEFITS Storage: With a house, you most likely are going to get a garage, an attic and probably even a few additional closets that shoebox apartments do not provide.

Space: Houses tend to offer more living space than apartments for the same or lesser price. My roommate and I currently live in a three-bedroom house that is so affordable we use the extra room as a study. We also have a big backyard and front yard that is perfect for parking and tailgating on game days, and yet I still pay less monthly than most of the people I know living in an apartment.

No rules: Well, there can be, but you get to make them yourself. Living in a house means no neighbors one wall away, and landlords are less likely to have the desire to swing by and check up regularly. The space is yours to enjoy with little to no interruption.

THE STRUGGLES Trash day: Never forget trash day. Life isn’t as easy as throwing bags of half eaten food down a garbage shoot; when living in a home, trash is your responsibility. It doesn’t seem like that big a deal, but we generate a lot more trash than the typical college student realizes. One week forgotten can cause a back-up in smelly bags outside and inside your home for weeks.

Yard work: With apartments, you don’t even have a yard to mess with. When living in a house, you have to keep your yard clean and your grass cut. If you don’t, the city is more than happy to give you a hefty fine for your poor landscaping care.

Maintenance: A majority of the cheap homes for rent have a plethora of things half-fixed or outdated. Every time we tell our property manager that the heater doesn’t warm our house up above 65 degrees most days or that two prong outlets are technically illegal, she just responds with, “Oh, quirks of an old house!”

Apartments typically have fully updated and renovated everything, but with houses you don’t have this guarantee, and most of the time those who are supposed to fix it aren’t willing to.

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Q&A ON THE HUNT

Understanding apartment and house-hunting is the first step to finding a place that fits your needs, a place to call your “home away from home.”

The hunt can be terrifying for college students, but with the right tools, the search can be slightly less so. Doug Bergman, broker associate and residential specialist at Vawter Real Estate in Norman, helped us with the process by revealing his expertise on the subject.

Questions by Samantha Bechtold, Answers by Doug Bergman

Q: When is the best time to search for housing and why?

A: Thirty to 60 days before someone wants to take occupancy.

I often get calls from students several months in advance (for example I’ve already had calls in February from students needing housing in June or August).

That’s too far out for most property managers or owners to commit.

If a property is vacant, it’s difficult (and not financially smart) to hold it for several months waiting on a tenant. If a property is occupied, an owner/manager will likely give preference to the current tenant and they may not commit to a new lease or give notice until the end of their term.

Q: What are the differences with college students and those who are not, during the hunt for housing?

A: Sometimes students look at a property and act like they’re ordering a

burger at Sonic. They don’t engage to ask questions about me, the lease, the property or anything. Remember that looking at a rental is for you but it’s also a little like an interview with the owner/manager. Be prepared, ask good questions and try to engage with the owner/property manager. There is competition out there in the number of properties but there’s also competition in the number prospective tenants. An owner/manager’s decision to lease to you will often have as much to do with the subjective elements about the tenants as they do the objective. Be buttoned up and on your “A” game.

Everywhere you go, carry yourself well.

Q: What are some red flags to look out for?

Know that the owner/manager is going to expect a good credit and leasing history or a parent to be on the lease, too.

A: Property managers get very busy, especially during the peak season of May to July. It can sometimes take me a couple of days or more to return all of my phone calls when it’s busy. However, unreturned phone calls should be a concern, especially if you’ve made two or three attempts.

Q: What additional advice do you have for our readers?

Lease rate, security deposit amount or other fees that seem out of line.

Read the paperwork. REALLY READ the paperwork. If it looks amateurish, is poorly written or has clauses that seem out of line, you might consider passing on the property.

A: Be a pro in everything you do. Have fun, but be serious and buttoned up

in the things you do. The more important and serious the thing you are doing, the more serious and prepared you should be to do it.

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FROM THE WINDOW TO THE WALL EASY, DO-IT-YOURSELF PROJECTS FOR YOUR NEW HOME

By Jessica Schaefer, Photos by Maddie Vosburgh

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DIY PICTURE FRAME

What you’ll need: 1-Cup Vinegar 1-Cup Water Spray Bottle

What you’ll need: 1 wooden frame 1 large roll of twine Ruler Clothespins Hot Glue Gun Picture frames can get pretty expensive, and they can cause clutter depending on how many you have.

This next project is really easy to make, doesn’t take up a lot of space, and lets you easily display however many pictures you want. You can find empty frames at Hobby Lobby, along with the glue gun, clothespins and roll of twine.

Lay the frame flat on the ground and use the ruler to measure the entire distance from the left side of the frame to the right. Start a little bit before the inside edge of the frame when measuring. Once you’ve done that, cut the twine to match the length. You’ll need to cut out multiple rows of twine, depending on how big your frame is. You want to make sure that you’ll have room to hang either horizontal or vertical pictures between each row, so using a ruler to measure out a specific distance between each row is a good idea.

Once you’ve glued each row of twine down, let the glue dry and you’re ready to start hanging pictures with the clothespins.

GLASS What you’ll need: 1-teaspoon Vinegar 1-Cup Rubbing Alcohol 1-Cup Water Spray Bottle

This homemade all-purpose cleaner can be a substitute for any surface cleaner, window and glass cleaner, and can be used virtually anywhere. Vinegar is a good odor absorber and is strong enough to clean tough stains off of any surface, but is also gentle enough to clean hardwood floors. Spray a little bit onto whatever surface, and wipe it off with a rag or paper towel depending on the type of surface.

This homemade glass cleaner will work on all of your mirrors and glass surfaces. Rubbing alcohol helps dirt and grime evaporate, so it’s a good substitute for commercial glass and window cleaners, like Windex. Just spray a little bit onto your mirror or window, then wipe with a paper towel.

WOODEN WALL PALLET

What you’ll need: 1 wooden pallet Continer of wood stain Letter of design stencil Spray paint

This craft is relatively easy to make and is a great decoration to hang anywhere in your home. You can usually find wooden pallets pretty easily, and it doesn’t matter what size you choose. You can look online for inexpensive (or sometimes even free!) pallets, or go buy one from your local hardware store. Then you find a stain color you like, buy a letters stencil, spray paint, figure out what quote you want to use, and you’re ready to go. The amount of stain and spray paint you’ll need will depend on the size of pallet you buy.

Buying two of each might not be a bad idea, just in case.

This project can get a little messy, so it’s better to choose a space/surface that’s easy to clean.

Lay the pallet down and start staining it. Pour the stain on, then immediately wipe it off. Once you’ve covered the entire pallet, let it dry for however long is directed on the stain’s label.

Once it’s dry, you can start stenciling with the spray paint. Let the paint dry and your new decoration is ready to be hung up.

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6 THINGS

EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HOME INSURANCE Insurance is something that sits at the back of every student’s mind when buying a house. However, they often do not realize they need it until disaster strikes.

By Torri Sperry with consultation from Steve Copeland, Shelter Insurance Photo by Maddie Vosburgh

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If you have a loan on your home, the mortgage company will require you to insure the property. They want to make sure their collateral is covered.

The right time to buy home insurance is before you have a loss.

Make sure the company you buy insurance from is reputable.

Get quotes from several companies. Have the company email the quote so you can compare coverage options, and make sure you compare apples to apples on coverage and deductible options.

You should at least cover the structure of the home in case of fire or tornadoes.

With insurance, students benefit from having the peace of mind that if something happens, they will have resources available to rebuild their property and replace their contents. Homeowners insurance also provides living expenses to pay for a hotel and meals immediately after a loss.

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