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You need to know for your dorm room Relieve the stress with the help of these services

There's No Place Like Home 6 ways to make your dorm room feel cozy

Think It Over

Things I wish I knew before moving into a dorm/apartment

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11 THINGS YOU NEED IN YOUR FIRST DORM

ANNIKA TOMLIN AND CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI • COLLEGE TIMES

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oving into a dorm does not need to be hard to do if everything is ready to go by the time move-in day comes around. There are things the people think they need but don’t actually need, and then there are things that they should have brought and completely forgot about. Here is a list of things that are a must to bring into the dorm to make college life a breeze.

#11 A COMFY PLACE TO WORK The last thing any student needs is carpal tunnel or stiff shoulders after sitting on a couch or in a bed with a laptop. The Bink laptop table by BDI will erase any chance of that. The durable, movable laptop table adds a flash of red (or “cayenne,” as BDI calls it), salt, pepper or mineral to a dorm room or apartment, and is just high enough to type comfortably. It costs $289 at BDI retail partners or e-commerce sites like Amazon.

#10 A GOOD FAN We recommend the Lasko Wind Curve Tower Fan with Bluetooth (T42905). The three-speed/optional widespread oscillation provides maximum air delivery and full-room coverage—especially perfect for

stuffy dorm rooms. The fan can be set to automatically shut off after eight hours of use with an electric timer option. Operate the tower fan using a smartphone or tablet with Bluetooth technology. It’s $79.99 on Amazon.

#9 DRY ERASE CALENDAR/BOARD It’s easy to get disorganized for anyone of any age. Dry erase calendars or boards make remembering homework assignments, due dates and other important events easy. Use various color markers for different classes or types of events to make things more organized.

#8 STORAGE BINS/TOWER Storage bins and towers are musts to keep everything tidy and tucked away. Purchase one that fits under the bed or into an empty corner.

There is extra space around the room that is waiting for something to be placed there. Might as well make it a multipurpose item.

#7 TRASHCAN Not all dorm rooms come with a trash can. To cut down on the clutter and taking the trash out every other day, have a designated trash can for each room.

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#6 LAUNDRY BAG/BASKET Dirty laundry needs to go somewhere—but not the floor or bed. Washers and dryers are probably not going to be in the room.

They are most likely down the hall or in another designated spot. Have a comfortable bag that can be lugged around or a basket with soft handles that can be transported back and forth between dorm room and laundry area.

#5 POWER STRIP/SURGE PROTECTOR There are limited outlets in a dorm room. More often than not it will come down to picking which device to charge first. Get a power strip with a surge protector so you can plug in all devices at once. However, safety comes first. If you lose power, you don’t want your electronics to crash.

#4 CLEANING SUPPLIES Mom is no longer there to clean up your mess. Be an adult in college and purchase basic cleaning supplies: mirror/window cleaner, toilet cleaner, vacuum and duster. Don’t forget laundry detergent, because the college does not provide it. Dish soap is needed for the kitchen.

Don’t be that messy roommate whom everyone complains about.

It’s a shared space, so share the responsibility of cleaning.

#3 MEDICINE This is an easily forgettable thing but is super important in the long term. Pack immune-boosting, pain and cold medications. Make sure to have a small first-aid kit that has all the basic necessities (bandages, gauze, antiseptic, etc.). It’s better to be safe than sorry.

#2 MICROWAVE Most dorms do not come with a kitchen area. A microwave will be a saving grace when it comes to making food when you run out of meals from your meal plan. Get creative. You make a lot more than popcorn in a microwave.

#1 LAPTOP Most assignments are going to be submitted on a digital platform, especially if classes are all virtual.

Make sure you pick out a laptop that suits to all of your needs for college: note taking, streaming Netflix, writing papers and playing music.

Make sure it has the right amount of storage and speed that you need as well. Dorms have slow Wi-Fi, so be patient while writing a paper or heading to the library, where it will be a lot faster. CT

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IT’S MOVING TIME

RELIEVE THE STRESS WITH THE HELP OF THESE SERVICES MICHAEL CARPENTER • COLLEGE TIMES

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oving to a new place is fun most of the time, but it can be very stressful if you don’t know where to start. I have moved four times, and each time it got less stressful than the time before. If you know that you can’t do it yourself, recruit a moving company that you fully trust.

My family helped me move the first time, and it really put into perspective how much work it is. From moving the big pieces of furniture, including couches and mattresses, to packing the boxes with items from your house, it is not easy. After the house is empty, the cleanup process is just as daunting.

It’s safe to say I have used a moving company every time since then. I will never go back to moving a house on my own or with help from family or friends.

That said, here are a few Valley moving companies that have reasonable prices.

LIGHT BROTHERS MOVING 602-529-6107 TEMPE Light Brothers Moving works closely with its clients to customize the services it provides based on a client’s specific needs and circumstances. It offers professionally trained moving teams to ensure items are handled with care. The team at Light Brothers knows clients do not want to spend additional time cleaning new or old places. They’ll take care of the burden for clients.

MUSCULAR MOVING MEN & STORAGE 480-645-9271LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA Muscular Moving Men is a full-service moving and storage company based in Phoenix. Founded in 2008, Justin Hodge and Josh Jurhill had a simple idea to provide amazing moving service and great customer service at a competitive price. Hodge and Jurhill share an affinity for working out, hard work and attention to detail. By borrowing a truck and trailer from family and raising enough money to buy their first truck, the guys began completing household moves and treated every customer like a VIP. Over time, the founders have added

liked-minded individuals to the team that believe in putting the customer needs first and taking care of the details. All movers are background checked, e-verified and trained in house to the Muscular Moving Men high standard. The movers here aspire to join the “A Team,” which was developed as a system to aspire for greatness. To be a member of the “A Team,” movers must be damage free, show up on time and receive great customer reviews. Each mover passes a Certified Packer & Loader test and training program when initially hired, and training is routinely assessed and updated to cover the ever-changing needs of our customers.

TWO MEN AND A TRUCK 602-456-7882 LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT ARIZONA Two Men and a Truck is the fastest-growing franchised moving company in the country and offers comprehensive home and business relocation and packing services. Its goal is to exceed customers’ expectations by customizing its moving services to specific needs. Two Men and a Truck moves apartments, condominiums, homes, businesses and everything in between.

Whether moving down the street, across the country, or to a new home or business building, it’s available to help with managing relocation stress. The mission of Two Men and a Truck is to continuously strive to exceed its customers’ expectations in value and high standard of satisfaction.

POINDEXTER MOVING CO. 480-861-7633 TEMPE The three partners started its logistics, transport and moving careers in Southern California.

Seeing the opportunity to grow a thriving business, they relocated to the Tempe-Phoenix area. Pooling their savings, they purchased their first truck. Now, they have four trucks in their fleet serving the greater Phoenix area, with plans to add more trucks this year. As a departure from the usual moving company, they thought having three owners allowed them to better

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serve their clients, stay abreast of all moving assignments, and be present and accountable for all of the clients’ moving needs. In other words, they’re “hands on.” Poindexter employs more than 20 folks in the Phoenix/Tempe area. They plan to add opportunities for even more hard-working and motivated individuals in the marketplace as they continue to grow.

MENTORS MOVING & STORAGE 480-573-7827 PHOENIX Mentors Moving & Storage was founded on the principles of hard work, superior customer service and an eagerness for community involvement. Mentors Moving & Storage has humble beginnings and was founded in 2006 by JR March. With a wealth of moving knowledge and experience, March

broke from the large national chain of moving companies to start out on his own. After several years of hard work and excellent customer service, March tried his hand in other ventures, and set off for greener pastures. At that time, the company was sold to Jesse Lovan and Chris Shipp. Under new this new partnership, Mentors Moving & Storage has been offering an even higher level of customer service.

Mentors Moving & Storage hold itself to higher standards. It employs the best and most-skilled movers and personnel. Most of all, they make sure they are trustworthy, hard working and in good standing with the community. Second, they care about the moves, and that’s evident from the first point of contact. Most of all, they are honest and upfront in all aspects of clients’ moves from first consultation to the final bill. There are never any hidden fees or surcharges. CT

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THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME 6 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR DORM ROOM FEEL COZY

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t can be really hard heading off to college, no matter how far from home you move. You will have to make new friends, find a new routine and learn to live without having your family in the next room. So, there’s no need to make it any harder by leaving all of the pieces of your home behind.

Use these simple ideas to fill your dorm room with everything that will make you feel like you are still at home.

#1. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THOSE WHO LOVE YOU. Although you may have come to college to find a new life, make new friends and create new adventures, that doesn’t mean the old life has to be forgotten.

One of the easiest ways to feel at home in your dorm room is to make sure you are constantly looking at the faces of the people who helped fill your life with love for so long. Display your favorite pictures with family and friends, and you will always feel at home

when you feel the happiness and love radiating from that moment frozen in time.

#2. BRING ALONG A PIECE OF YOUR CHILDHOOD. You might technically be an adult now, but your childhood is still a big piece of who you are and just as big a piece of the place that you call home. Blankets, pillows or books that were there for you throughout your life are good options. Another easy way to bring a piece of your childhood is to bring your home.

Buy and display a postcard or snow globe from your hometown. All of the great memories will come flooding back every time you look at it.

#3. CREATE FAMILIAR SCENTS. What better way to make your dorm room feel like home than to make it smell like home: the scent of your mom’s famous cookies, your dad’s favorite cologne or just the air freshener that was constantly sprayed around the house. The creation of your home scents will give you a special connection to your home, and any scent that brings up a positive image of home is one that will make you feel at home, even if you might be sitting thousands of miles away.

#4. USE YOUR SPEAKER TO BLAST FAMILY FAVORITES. Everyone already knows that you brought a speaker for jamming out to the new hits with all the new friends you are destined to make. However, that speaker is also great for taking a look back at the life you lived before college and feeling the warmth of home within your dorm room. Have a playlist made and ready to blast with all of the songs you and your family and friends used to jam out to for when homesickness tries to sneak up on you. The music will link you to all of the great memories that happened while the song was playing in the past.

#5. DON’T FORGET YOUR FAMILY MOTTO. Quotes are always a fun way to decorate your dorm room, so why not make sure the quotes you are displaying mean something to

you? Think back over your life and remember those little sayings that maybe your uncle or your grandma or even your best friend used to tell you to make you smile. These are the words of encouragement and positivity that will not only keep you studying for that big test when you feel like all you want to do is have fun, but they will also connect you with the people who make up your home.

#6. MAKE SURE YOUR LAPTOP HAS A GOOD WEBCAM. Now all of these other ways to make your dorm room feel like home are very effective, but nothing is as effective as the real thing. So head off to college with a good way to video chat and stay in contact with family and friends. Video chats will give you the opportunity to bring your home to you, even if it is just for a little while. CT

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THINK IT OVER

THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE MOVING INTO A DORM/APARTMENT

ANNIKA TOMLIN • COLLEGE TIMES

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etting ready to move into your first apartment or dorm is daunting. You’re bound to forget something. Here is a list of things to know and personal anecdotes about what other people would have liked to know in the same situation.

Regardless if you are moving into an apartment or dorm, you will need to budget. It costs a significant amount to live alone and, for that matter, in a dorm. Figure out what is within your budget for your college years. The last thing you need is to be several thousand dollars in debt just from living in the dorms.

Moving into a new place will take some getting used to. Everyone feels homesick at some point. Over time it lessens. Just make sure there are reminders of home around you. That helps a bunch.

Read the lease or dorm room contract. There are things you can and can’t do in any living space.

Most of the time the leasing or residence offices will offer a list of all things that are acceptable. In that document, it will also go over what is covered by a maintenance company.

Packing last minute is never a good option when moving into an entirely new place. You can pack at

the last minute for a vacation, but preparing to move someplace for several months to several years is not a second thought kind of thing.

Plan ahead and pack early. Don’t forget to label boxes. This will help when moving day comes so that it goes by smoothly.

Below are suggestions from folks who have moved out of their family’s home for college.

Kenzi Vetter, Murray, Kentucky: “Make sure that you check your bathroom has an outlet so you can do your hair in your bathroom. I will always and forever check bathrooms now.”

Lynette Carrington, Phoenix: “Always get quality bath towels and a comfy bathrobe. They are nice comforting reminders of home. Also, it’s a great idea to always have a fully stocked first-aid kit on hand in case of any minor at-home accidents or injuries.”

Greg McDowell, Germany Barracks Dorms: “Make sure you know/ask ahead as to whether or not certain areas are communal or private.”

Miya Maltos, Peoria: “You need to

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improve and practice your on-thephone communication skills because you will be making a lot of phone calls.”

Dylan McCann, Portland, Oregon: “I wish I knew how to stock my fridge with 5-minute meals. I also wish I knew how to discuss hard topics with roommates whose habits are different from your own: cleaning up, splitting bills, etc.”

Phoebe Wells, Tempe: “Be very careful when you fill out your movein forms about what kind of damage is in the room. Make sure you record all the small things because they will try to overcharge you for damages that you thought were ‘not a big deal’ upon moving in, like a scratch on the floor and charge you for it.”

Mary Clair, Brockport, New York: “Buy a toolbox. It’s a life saver when assembling almost anything.”

Gwen Shamley, Texas A&M University, Galveston: “1. If you’re living off campus, especially your first semester of college, see if the college has a students’ group on Facebook and ask which apartments to steer clear of and which people

really enjoyed living in and why.

My college had one and it was a life saver. 2. If you’re a commuter, see if the gym allows you to rent a locker.

It gives you somewhere to put your things on campus other than your car. 3. Always buy a surge protector for expensive electronics. Because nasty weather causes a lot of power outages on the island, some people learned the hard way that a power surge can ruin your tech.”

Leanne Costa, Phoenix: “If you’re living off campus, check that either your apartment complex has nighttime security or that there is a 24/7 maintenance in case you lose your key, cannot get inside, etc.

Especially if you are living out of state and away from family/friends.”

Kelsey Moissonnier, Simpson College, Indianola, Iowa: “I lived in an on-campus apartment with strangers, and I wish I knew how to communicate with others more effectively and how to share a space with someone else that is completely different than you.”

Destini Mohn, Peoria: “I wish I knew to look at the reviews before committing to an apartment.” CT

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Icona Pop’s Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo say it’s easy to get anxious during these times.

They’ve tried to stay focused on writing music and reflecting on their success.

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cona Pop’s Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo have spent the pandemic doing all they can to stay connected to fans.

“We can’t play live right now, so we’ve been trying to do as much as we can online to keep in contact with the fans,” Hjelt says. “We love performing and sharing our music.”

One such way is through “Live from ASU,” an ASU summer concert series created by President Michael Crow to keep students and the community engaged during the pandemic. From 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, Icona Pop will perform via livestream and answer questions posed by ASU students who use the hashtag #ASULive.

“You can definitely expect a different kind of show,” Jawo says.

“It’s a very high-energy, high-tempo show. There’s a lot of love spreading.

People need some positivity and that’s what we’re going to give up.”

Jawo and Hjelt met at a party in 2009 and were determined to create

“the best band ever.” Three weeks later, they hit the stage for the first time.

The duo’s breakthrough hit was 2012’s “I Love It,” which sold more than 2 million copies in the United States.

“When we play it live, people go mayhem,” Hjelt says. “That song has a special energy. We still love playing it live after all of these years.

We just love the energy it brings to people. Of course, you always hope a song will travel and get a big life, but this was beyond our expectations.”

Other Icona Pop hits include “All Night,” “We Got the World,” “Girlfriend,” and “Let’s Go” featuring Tiesto. They’ve since toured with Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and One Direction.

To keep things fresh during the pandemic, Hjelt has been performing “spa raves.” The virtual series features a robe-wearing Hjelt doing facial treatments and grooving to bass-heavy beats.

“It’s awesome to see how people really appreciate our rave spa,” she says.

Most importantly, during the quarantine, Icona Pop has been reflecting on its success and lives.

“We’ve been a band for 11 years,” Jawo says. “This is the first time we’ve been in Sweden for this long in 11 years. It’s beautiful and very good for us to take a little pause. We got very creative.”

Hjelt adds, “When you work a lot, you’re just on autopilot. You don’t reflect. You do things the way you’ve done it the last couple of years. You have to stop and think sometimes. It’s a good opportunity to change patterns, to do things in a different way. I hope we will take

some good things with us.”

Jawo says it’s easy to get anxious during the pandemic, and she’s doing her best to stay calm.

“I’m trying not to have anxiety for taking it easy,” she says. “I try not to think I should do this or do that. It’s OK to take it easy. It’s good for you.

It’s good for the creative person you are inside.

“To be able to connect with people this way is so cool,” Jawo says. “We have Zoom meetings and we meet fans on Instagram. It’s super cool to see how we can make this work.” CT

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DORMS VS. APARTMENTS VS. HOME FINDING A PLACE TO LIVE IS TRICKY IN COLLEGE ANNIKA TOMLIN COLLEGE TIMES

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here are two difficult decisions after high school: where to go to college and where to live while studying. Students can live in the dorm, apartment or remain at home. It’s not the easiest to figure out, but here are four things to consider when making that decision.

FINANCIAL FACTORS All three options have different price points to consider. Apartments around the college tend to be cheaper or more expensive than living in a dorm. Living at home can be free unless parents choose to ask for rent. Take the time to budget what you can afford.

Utilities are important to consider.

Most, if not all, utilities are included in a dorm and at home. The price of electricity, internet, water and sewage, etc., adds up when it comes to living in an apartment.

Food costs money wherever you live. In a dorm, there are meal plans that are offered/required to use

while living there. At an apartment, you can buy your own food. Your parents might allow you to continue eating the groceries that they buy, or they might ask you to start pitching in.

Don’t forget to consider amenities like a gym or pool. Dorms usually charge fees to go to both, but apartments don’t always have amenities like that. If using a gym is important to you, make sure you add gym memberships or usage fees in the budget.

SOCIAL LIFE One of the positive things to come out of college are new friendships— especially in the dorms. Students in apartments can meet new people, but they might not be college students. It’s hard to make new friends while you’re living at home because of commuting.

It’s hard to entertain friends in dorm rooms, which don’t allow large gatherings or loud noises.

Apartments allow for all kinds of entertainment at any time of day.

Living at home also requires a request to have people over and less privacy when they are over.

they’ll probably set up your medical appointments for you. Decide what’s best for your lifestyle.

PERSONAL NEEDS

ACADEMIC IMPACT

If you value your privacy, an apartment might be the best option.

Everyone needs alone time, but it’s hard to decide if being alone is more important than making new friends or being with your family.

Freedom is another driving factor.

Dorms have rules that will limit your freedom, but they have your best interest at heart. An apartment will offer legal restrictions, but it offers the most freedom. Parents will always have rules you must abide by if you lie under their roof.

If you rely on someone taking care of you, like your mom or resident assistant, it’s probably best that you follow that gut instinct and stay with them. Living alone in an apartment is not for the faint of heart. RAs are designed to help make your college experience go by smoothly. Your parents offer a good shoulder to cry on and

Regardless of where you live, homework will have to be done.

Determine where is the best place for you to study, write and focus.

Roommates can be a distraction that can negatively affect your grade. A designated quiet space is needed to maximize work efficiency.

Living on or around campus gives you access to college resources like libraries or computer labs.

Commuting to and from the library is a time-consuming hassle when you have an urgent assignment due.

Keep that in mind when deciding where to live.

Choosing where to live is a hard decision and does not need to be set in stone for your entire time in college. Try living in a dorm for one year and see if it fits, and if not, choose other options until it works.

Talk to friends and family to help you make the right decision. CT

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