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�e greek community at K-State is twofold. One part of being greek involves the non-traditional side with the Divine Nine, traditionally African-American fraternities and so-rorities, and the progressive so-rority and fraternity, for LGBT students and straight allies. �e other part of greek life is as part of the traditional houses.

Rushing traditional greek life at K-State includes tour-

ing all of the houses before the start of the fall semester. �en houses bid for students. As a student, you choose which house you want to be a part of out of all of the o�ered bids.

“Originally, I didn’t want to be greek,” said Katherine Gal-lion, member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and freshman in open option. “I did look into it some, but it was not a de-ciding factor when I came to college. I thought it could be something really good, so I did more research about it, and the more I thought of it, the more I thought about the experiences I could get out of it.”

In traditional greek life, the greek houses tend to be much larger, as well as actually having a house near campus where members can live together. Nontraditional houses tend to have much smaller pledge classes, whereas traditional houses tend to have more than 100 people rush at one time.

“My mom was in a soror-ity,” said Harriet Reymond, member of Pi Beta Phi soror-ity and freshman in apparel design. “She really encouraged

me to join. It is a system when you are coming into college. �at is important when you are coming from a school where your graduating class is like 20 kids and you’re coming here. It was easier to make friends.”

Reymond said most people who talk negatively about tra-ditional greek life have never truly experienced it. She said there are people in greek houses who are the stereotype of what it means to be tradi-tional greek, but there are so many more people who truly care about the principles of the

house and the philanthropy that the house supports.

As most traditional houses have more than 100 members, students who rush traditional greek houses are able to meet many new people.

“I went the route of tradi-tional greek because of the involvement of the organiza-tions,” said Cody Howard, member of Lambda Chi Alpha and sophomore in public rela-tions. “Since I didn’t rush until my sophomore year, it really helped with my involvement. It also allowed me to create a net-work within the greek system.”

Whether students choose traditional or nontraditional greek life, they will have the opportunity to be a part of something larger than them-selves.

“To me, being traditional greek means being involved in a community where people are bonded together by things that are bigger than them-selves,” Gallion said. “We grow as people with the relationships we make with other people. We do this all while helping others and having a lot of fun.”

Traditional greek houses offer more than mainstream experienceJakki Thompsonassistant news editor

Jakki Thompson | CollegianThe Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity house is located at 1919 Platt St. in Manhattan. Alpha Gamma Rho was chartered at K-State on Feb. 12, 1927.

Jakki Thompson | CollegianThe Chi Omega sorority house is located near the east side of campus and the residence halls on 1516 McCain Lane. Chi Omega was founded at K-State on Sept. 21, 1915.

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The Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity house is located at 1015 Denison Ave. The fraternity was chartered at K-State on Jan. 25, 1913.

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ENGINEERING: -Watch parade �oats, skits, and crowning of St. Patrick and St. Patricia at the anniversary parade on Friday at 12:30 p.m. in Bosco Plaza.-Watch as students from each of the departmental design teams demonstrate the capabilities of their quarter-scale tractor, mechatronic robots, Formula One and Baja race cars, chemical-powered miniature vehicles, fountains, concrete canoe, steel bridge and airplane.-Help build a canned food skyscraper in the Engineering Complex.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: -Get autographs from business student-athletes from noon to 2 p.m.-Enjoy cotton candy, games and photos with Willie Wild-cat, east side of Calvin Hall.

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ARCHITECTURE, PLANNING AND DESIGN: - Visit the east wing of Seaton Hall to show o� your creativity in the Lego Playspace.- Immerse yourself in models, furniture, plans and land-scapes that are drawn, designed and built by students.

VETERINARY MEDICINE: - Come visit the exotic animal exhibit.- Read to a dog, 104 Trotter.- Cheer for your favorite pet at the pet show.

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For many �rst-year stu-dents, succeeding at a univer-sity the size of K-State seems like a daunting task. With large class sizes and an entire campus full of new people, new students might not always know where to turn. K-State First is there to help.

�e K-State First program is intended speci�cally to help new students connect with others and establish a strong network for the rest of their college career.

“We really focus on success within the programs, and our main goal is to make students successful, and I feel like we are de�nitely seeing that,” said Laura Foote, assistant coordi-nator for K-State First.

Based on four di�erent pro-grams, K-State First is meant not only to help K-State stu-dents academically, but also to help them �ourish on a social

level.�e �rst program included

in K-State First is K-State’s �rst-year seminars, which were implemented in 2008. Since then, the number of students enrolled in �rst-year seminars has grown dramatically. In 2008, 207 students were en-rolled in �rst-year seminars. �at number has grown signif-icantly; 738 students are pro-jected to �ll �rst-year seminars in the fall 2012 semester.

For many students who are accustomed to smaller class sizes, the �rst-year seminars o�er academic courses with no more than 22 students per class. First-year seminars give students a great opportunity to connect with professors and fellow students in a small class-room setting.

“I was actually geared more towards transferring a�er my �rst semester at K-State,” said Danny Foster, sophomore in secondary education and edu-cation chair for the Student

Advisory Council of K-State First. “I took two �rst-year seminars and it completely changed my experience. I still talk to the professors from those seminars, as well as most of the students, and we’ve really become good friends.”

Another one of the K-State First programs is Connecting Across Topics communities, commonly referred to as CAT communities. Like �rst-year seminars, CAT communi-ties contain no more than 22 students. Instead of attending various classes throughout the semester, students in CAT communities attend two large lectures together, then attend a third class that connects those two classes.

“Our students in CAT com-munities are assembled based on interest or pre-professional focus,” said Emily Lehning, co-director of K-State First and assistant vice president of stu-dent life. “�e CAT commu-nities allow students to meet

other students with similar in-terests and the same academic area as themselves.”

Another bene�t for students in CAT communities is their choice of living arrangements. Students in the same CAT community can be placed in the residence halls together if they prefer.

Another K-State First pro-gram is the K-State Book Network. Unlike the other programs in K-State First, this program is not limited to �rst-year students. Each year, a committee chooses a common book for the entire student body to read. At times, some teachers choose to incorporate the lessons from the book into their lectures.

�e KSBN common book chosen for this upcoming year is “�e Immortal Life of Hen-rietta Lacks,” written by Re-becca Skloot. �e non�ction book tells the true story of a poor black woman whose cells were used without her knowl-

edge for advances in medicine, like the polio vaccination and cloning. �ough Lacks has been dead for over 60 years, her cells still live on today and are still used in science.

�e newest K-State First program is the Guide to Per-sonal Success program, or GPS. In the GPS program, students are paired with a K-State faculty or sta� member, a recent graduate or a graduate student who serves as a per-sonal mentor.

“I see our guides as a re-source and also as just a good listener,” Foote said. “When it’s that week of your �rst mid-terms in college, your guide can be there to just talk to and hang out with, instead of another student who is just as busy as you are.”

Unlike an academic adviser, a guide in the GPS program is not involved with the student’s �nal academic decisions.

“Our guides may be active participants in the conversa-

tion leading up to academic decisions, such as changing your major,” Foote said. “But we leave the advisers to make the �nal decisions and chang-es. Our guides also might meet o� campus and have more of a chance to connect on a per-sonal level.”

When students and guides �rst decide to join the GPS program, they �ll out an infor-mational survey. �en, Foote personally matches every stu-dent in the GPS program with a guide based on the similar interests found in the surveys. Students can also request a certain type of guide if they have a personal preference.

“It can change your entire experience,” Foster said. “Making a di�erence is what K-State is all about, and K-State First is that �rst stepping stone to making a huge di�er-ence. If you can get involved in the K-State First programs, do it. You’re never going to regret it.”

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A professor I respect has a saying that seems to come up every time we speak: “Don’t let your education get in the way of your education.” �e point is that extracurricular activi-ties can be just as important as “ivory tower” classroom work. �is “you only live once” attitude seems to �t well in the collegiate atmosphere.

Truth be told, I would be lying if I said I have never skipped class to do work for an extracurricular activity. However, I still learned a lot from doing those things ... in some instances, probably more than I would have if I

attended the class I skipped. �e whole point of a collegiate education is to become a more well-rounded, knowledgeable person who can contribute to society as a result of knowl-edge gained. Much of that takes place outside of the classroom.

�e best way to get involved is to follow your passion. Last fall, a friend of mine started a grassroots food drive simply because she saw a need to do so. My sophomore year, a stu-dent saw the need to throw a rave in Hale Library to relieve stress.

I’ve also seen campus groups do some remarkable things; this year K-State Proud raised more than $110,000 for their fellow students, Roll-ing Stone named one of my colleagues at the Collegian the 2010 student journalist of the year, KSDB-FM 91.9 took home more Kansas Associa-tion of Broadcasters awards than any other school in the

state this year and we have a nationally successful debate team. All of these are examples of passionate people making the most of their time here. Surround yourself with others who are just as passionate and let the creativity �ow.

I see so many passionate people when I walk across campus holding fundraisers, working with each other to gain professional experience and trying to better them-selves. I personally have had some wonderful opportunities with the Collegian and as a class leader for Introduction to Leadership Concepts. Al-though they have also caused me stress and frustration at times, those opportunities have made me a stronger person and helped me make new friends that I wouldn’t have known otherwise. Needless to say, up until this semester I’ve rarely had a dull moment. Looking back I kind of miss being so busy I could

barely think. Getting involved helped me exit my comfort zone, learn more about others and challenge myself to rise to the level of my colleagues and help build others up as well.

�e great thing about K-State is if there isn’t a club or organization devoted to your cause, issue or inter-est, it is not that hard to start one; it simply takes four other similarly-interested students and a full-time member of the faculty, sta� or administration to serve as the group’s adviser. With more than 450 clubs and organizations on campus, there really is something for everybody here.

Keeping all this in mind, being involved doesn’t have to mean you belong to a cause, club or organization, it just means you don’t spend all your time cooped up studying. If belonging to a club is not your style, participate in campus life, attend K-State sponsored events, donate your time to

helping others, stay informed on campus issues or ask ques-tions regularly to people at booths on campus. �ere really isn’t one speci�c way to get involved, but if you feel like you have more things to do than hours of the day, odds are you’re probably doing it right.

Tim Schrag is a senior in journal-ism and digital media. Please send comments to edge@kstatecollegian.com.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

What is your favorite thing to do as a K-State student?

Kaylea Pallister, opinion editor

Quite honestly, my favorite thing to do as a K-State student is interact with other students and faculty members. I feel as though I’ve really gotten to know several professors and students within my area of study, and I truly appreciate their input, support and enthusiasm. In my experience, the sta� and faculty at K-State have been extremely knowledgeable, personable and accessible, which greatly contributed to my decision to attend K-State for graduate school.

My favorite thing to do at K-State is be on campus. I have found that getting involved, staying busy, visiting with professors and studying in the library can open so many doors to new opportunities in school and for the future. There are innumerable opportunities available for students and I try to take advantage of them as much as I can. K-Staters are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.

Caroline Sweeney, editor in chief

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For me, K-State has been all about getting involved. K-State o�ers so much for everyone to do, that it’s a shame not to use everything you’re given. Going out to campus sponsored events with friends is probably the most fun I’ve had here yet. K-State provides an environment to try out whatever you want, and now is the perfect time for you to go out and see if what you want to do is for you. A year ago today, if you’d told me that I was going to be an editor for a newspaper, a singer in an a cappella group, a great student and still have time to love hanging out with my friends, I’d have laughed at you. Here I am! I guess you could say my favorite thing to do as a K-State student is seize every op-portunity given to me.

Darrington Clark, edge editor

My favorite thing to do at K-State is to surround myself in the family at-mosphere. I love how everyone is so connected and it feels like I’m a part of one huge family. I think it’s great that there are so many opportunities to get involved with something that you really love and are interested in. I have accomplished so much and have made many new friends while being active with PRSSA and the Collegian. K-State has been an amazingly rewarding place for me for the past �ve years.

Holly Grannis, social media editor

One of the main reasons that I decided to attend K-State was because of the wide variety of outlets that the university o�ers to develop your personality. In addition to writing for Collegian, I have been able to join several other organization that has helped me to form a tight-knit circle of friends and develop skills that will help me prepare for my career. I love the family that K-State o�ers to students and faculty; going to the football and basketball and celebrating victories with the sea of purple is proof of that. A lot of people, unfortunately, look at Manhattan and see a lack of things to do. I think they’re wrong because my experience at K-State has proven otherwise. I know that when I look back on my college days, I’ll remember them with a smile because Manhappenin’ is, and always will be, one of the best places to be.

Andy Rao, news editor

My favorite thing to do at K-State is get involved in the awesome sports envi-ronment the university provides. Going to all the basketball games, tailgating at football games and playing for the women’s club soccer team have all been highlights of my time here. Having the opportunity to work with the Collegian and get an inside look at K-State Athletics is a great experience that I never get tired of. I transferred here during my sophomore year of college and I quickly found out the family environment at K-State makes everything you do enjoyable. Whether it is going to class or hanging out at the Union, the people here are hard to beat.

Kelly McHugh, sports editor

Getting involved in campus organizations has been the best part of my K-State experience. While I’ve learned a lot in my classes, and almost all of my professors have been wonderful, these extracurriculars have really taught me how to navigate the world. The organizations I am in have also allowed me to network and meet people on campus and all over the country, as well as gain experience organizing events, managing people and doing something that is larger than just me and my education.

Laura Thacker, managing copy chief

I love myself some good ol’ campus creeping. It’s the art of �lling a vehicle with as many close friends as possible and cruising K-State’s beautiful campus in pursuit of �nding any and all students without earbuds in their ears to make friends with. It wouldn’t be possible at schools like KU or Missouri because the campus is too spread out, but in Manhattan it’s easy because everything is so close. It’s the best activity I’d recommend for everyone.

Kelsey Castanon, managing editor

What I have liked most about being a K-State student is meeting new people. Being in a sorority has been an important aspect in my college ca-reer to help me break out of my shell. I have experienced getting to know my friends better throughout my four years here and am a bridesmaid for several of them. I am honored to have found a home at KSU and a place where I belong. I am excited to come back for games as an alumna with all of the friends I have made here. I am a Wildcat forever.

Danielle Worthen, design editor

When I �rst stepped on the K-State campus last June for orientation and registration, I just took it in for everything it was. So, I absolutely love everything about just walk-ing around campus. I love the people on campus and how everyone will make eye contact with you and give you a quick smile as you pass one another. I love looking at all of the buildings and seeing the old architecture that exists here. When I �rst came here, I was an out-of-state student, so I started completely anew. But once I got acclimated to the campus, I found so many niches of people I enjoy being around. Now, I constantly see them around campus, and everyone is willing to stop and catch up quickly while walking from point A to point B.

Jakki Thompson, assistant news editor

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Pursuing greek life is an idea that crosses many incom-ing students’ minds, but at K-State, there are many options available to students outside of the traditional path.

Nontraditional houses at K-State include those labeled the “Divine Nine,” governed by the National Pan-Hellenic Council. There is also one progressive sorority and one progressive fraternity for LGBT students and straight allies.

“One of the biggest dif-ferences between traditional and nontraditional greek houses is that nontraditional, specifically the Divine Nine, maximize your potential,” said Vuna Adams III, sophomore in accounting and finance and president of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. “Also, it is a lot smaller of a house and creates a more intimate family feeling. You get to know the people in your house on a much more personal level.”

During traditional greek rush week, students tour all of the houses that are available at K-State and the houses bid for the people whom they want to be a part of their houses. In nontraditional houses, stu-dents are able to pick which house they want to be a part of and rush.

“People need to consider all aspects of a greek house before they pledge,” said Damien Thompson, senior in life sciences and president of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity. “We encourage people to go to multiple informational meetings for the Divine Nine fraternities and sororities. We don’t want to close anyone in to one particular house. We make it up to them to make their own decision for them-selves.”

Something most students have to consider before pledg-ing a Divine Nine fraternity or sorority is that it is a lifetime commitment. Members of local chapters are strongly en-couraged to become a member of an alumni chapter.

“For an 18-year-old, that type of lifetime commit-

ment can be hard,” said Angie Muhwezi, senior in biology and president of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. “I think we are misunderstood. Students see us stepping and strolling and other entertainment aspects rather than the work we do on campus. The Divine Nine stand on community service sisterhood or brotherhood. Every organization does work and has pride in who you are.”

The Divine Nine organiza-tions offered at K-State are Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Alpha Kappa Psi fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta sorority, Phi Beta Sigma fraternity, Zeta Phi Beta sorority and Sigma Gamma Rho sorority.

Even though these are tra-ditionally and historically African-American fraternities and sororities, these groups are open to all students. If students find they share these groups’ principles, they should consider joining, Muh-wezi said.

“Take the time to really sit down and see what is best for you,” said Muhwezi. “Look at the nontraditional, not just the Divine Nine, or the tra-ditional houses and see what resonates with you. Decide with your heart what you want to be a part of.”

Nontraditional greek life provides options for incoming studentsJakki Thompsonassistand news editor

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The Omega Psi Phi fraternity will be welcomed back to K-State in the fall 2012 semester. This fraternity is a part of the Divine Nine, under the National Pan-Hellenic Council, and was originally charted at K-State in 1972. From left to right: Caleb Taylor, sophomore in biology, Eric Coulter, junior in pre-journalism and mass com-munication, Byron Brown, junior in social sciences, and Jonathan Coleman, sophomore in open option.

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The women of Delta Sigma Theta sorority stand and represent their letters. These women joined based on the �ve founding prin-ciples of Delta: economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health and political awareness and involvement.

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Members of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity stand strong when representing their fraternity. The students joined Sigma based on the motto of the national Phi Beta Sigma fraternity: “Culture for service and service for humanity.”

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K-State was founded in 1863 as Kansas State Agricul-tural College. The tuition cost $4 per term, and 52 students were enrolled the first year.

To enter Kansas State Ag-ricultural College at the end of the 19th century, it was not enough to pass exams. Governing rules required high moral standards from students, reflected in rules like this: “No person shall become a member of the col-lege unless he presents to the faculty satisfactory testimoni-als of good moral character.”

All of the students “of good moral character” were obliged to work on campus every day without payment.

The K-State campus was also a non-smoking area prior to 1944, when the rule was abolished.

According to the college terms, every K-State student was required to have a garden plot and devote at least one

hour per day to cultivating vegetables. Moreover, one hour of manual work a week was required on the school’s farm. For farm work, students could rely on compensation of 3 cents to 15 cents.

Obedience to the rules was very strict. One student who refused to work on campus was suspended in 1870.

Farming, however, wasn’t the only focus of the college administration. John Ander-son, the second president of the college, was respon-sible for expansion away from strictly agricultural orienta-tion.

George Fairchild, the third president, continued his hu-manitarian ideas in Man-hattan. Fairchild is famous for his quote, “Not so much to make men farmers, as to make farmers men.”

Royal purple was chosen as the school color by a stu-dent committee consisting of two representatives from each class in 1896. The reasoning? “Because of the regal beauty

of Royal Purple and because it could not be found in use at any other school.” In 1921, 25 years later, royal purple was officially approved by the fac-ulty as the school color.

Many international stu-dents at K-State today are from Asia. Back in the 19th century, however, there were just a few international stu-dents, coming primarily from England. The first interna-tional student was Decimus A. James from Honitor, Eng-land.

K-State sports fans today might be surprised, but the first initiative to launch a football club in the college was rejected by the faculty in 1891. All they allowed was the purchase of a football. Five years later, in 1896, with the permission of President Fairchild, the K-State foot-ball team played its first game at Fort Riley. It was a failure with a 14-0 loss. First known as the Aggies, the mascot for the K-State football team was changed to the Wildcats

in 1915. Head coach John “Chief ” Bender explained it enhanced the team’s fighting spirit.

As an alternative to the shopping shuttle, an electric trolley was in use in the 1920s. The trolley had a route from campus up to Poyntz Avenue. The route was discontinued in 1928.

Aggiville, known today as a bar and shopping dis-trict, started as a bookstore next to the campus in 1899. Once the bookstore was built, new shops started appearing around it. Aggieville — short for “agricultural village” — became the first shopping dis-trict in Kansas.

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Best Seafood, Best Bakery

Splash Café & Artisan Bakery has been named “Best Seafood” and “Best Bakery” in San Luis Obispo by Mustang Daily readers. Located on Monterey Street by Cal

Poly, Splash Café is in the perfect location for students and residents in town, combining two things that aren’t easy to find — good seafood and amazing pastries. Splash Café has two locations —

an original location in Pismo Beach which opened in 1989, and one in San Luis Obispo which is the only one that serves baked goods. “Splash is the best place to go

here because of their bakery,” industrial engineering junior An-

drea Carroll said. The bakery of-fers breads, pastries, desserts and cookies, in addition to chocolates of assorted kinds. Splash Café does take-out orders

as well as deliveries, and has a wide variety of choices that don’t come from the bakery. Other op-tions include seafood, sandwich-es, tacos, breakfast items as well as award-winning clam chowder. “The clam chowder is the best

part of going to Splash — it’s the only place that does it right,” jour-nalism junior Julianne Roth said. Roth said another great thing

about Splash Café is the friendly service, inexpensive prices and the fun way that the interior of the café is decorated: Beautiful paintings on the walls and welcoming smiles make all the difference in the world when it comes to picking your fa-vorite spot in town for a snack.

Jennifer Jenkins

Splash Café & Artisan Bakery

For the past eight years, Mustang Daily readers have cast votes for their favorite businesses and places in San Luis Obispo to help create the “Best For” edition. The Mustang Daily collected student

surveys during Fall Quarter 2011 for the Cal Poly perspective on everything from “Best Breakfast” to “Best On-Campus Study Spot” to “Best First Date Location.” Those who filled out at least 50 percent

of the printed survey turned it in in exchange for a Mustang Daily T-shirt. This year, students were also able to fill out their nominations on the Mustang Daily website. Each year, students in public relations classes write the content for this edition. The full list of winners is on page (18) of this issue, as well as throughout town where Mustang Daily plaques have been placed. We hope this issue encourages you to try

something new and make your own list of San Luis Obispo favorites.

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Yogurt Creations, the self-serve fro-zen yogurt shop located on Court Street in downtown San Luis Obis-po, was voted the “Best Frozen Treat” and “Best Dessert” in San Luis Obispo. The store has been a popular place to eat since it first opened in April 2008. “I think it’s popular because it’s a

healthy treat and you can personal-ize it,” general engineering sopho-more Kamryn Fall said. “It’s not bad for you, but it’s still a treat.”John Bolton, co-owner of Yogurt

Creations, said Yogurt Creations strives to be the best by offering the best customer service, and us-

ing only quality frozen yogurt, fruit, and toppings. “Most importantly, we try to cre-

ate a happy, healthful experience for our customers every time they visit,” Bolton said.The frozen yogurt flavors at Yogurt

Creations change daily with fat-free and sugar-free options available. The flavors range from traditional flavors, such as chocolate and va-nilla, to more exotic flavors such as dulce de leche and blueberry-acai. There are also a variety of toppings offered, including fresh fruits, ce-reals and candies. Business administration senior

Maya Coopergard said she likes to try different yogurt combinations. “Recently, I like mixing euro tart

with fruit flavor sorbet and then

putting fruit in it,” she said.Coopergard said her favorite fla-

vor varies, since the flavors are constantly changing, but she likes the mango frozen yogurt and fresh strawberry topping.“I like going to Yogurt Creations

because they’re the only yogurt place with a good selection of fresh fruit and I also like that they change up their flavors,” Coopergard said.Mathematics junior Ashley Gomer

said her favorite thing about Yogurt Creations is that the store offers unlimited testers for customers to sample flavors. “Compared to other frozen yogurt

places, they offer a lot of different

Kelsey Shimasaki

Yogurt CreationsLook out San Luis Obispo, the Habit Burger Grill is coming in hot. In less than a year at its new downtown San Luis Obispo location on the corner of Higuera and Chorro streets, the Habit Burger has been vot-ed “Best Burger” by Mustang Daily readers.The Habit’s most popu-

lar burger is the Charburger, grilled on an open flame, giv-ing the burger a smoky flavor, manager Miguel Nava said. He also said the freshness is one of the reasons students enjoy their burgers.“Our burgers are made fresh

to order 100 percent of the time,” Nava said. “We don’t use any holding pans for our beef.”Nava said business has been

pretty steady and a large per-centage of the Habit Burger’s customers are students, drawn in by the great tastes, reason-able prices and quality cus-tomer service.Cal Poly student Nicole Olt-

man said the Habit Burger is in a much more convenient spot than other San Luis Obispo burger places, making it easy to drop in for lunch or dinner with friends. “Whenever my friends and I

are downtown, we stop in for lunch or a shake and we can never turn down the sweet po-tato fries,” Oltman said.The Habit Burger Grill origi-

nated in Santa Barbara in 1969. Its grand opening in San Luis Obispo in June of 2011 was its 41st location, and it has rapidly expanded to eight other locations since, Nava said.

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Rachel Burnham

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Best Hangover Food

Where there’s college, there’s drink-ing, and when there’s drinking, there’s the dreaded hangovers that make students wish they’d stayed in last night. The Breakfast Buzz welcomes ev-

eryone with a friendly atmosphere, inside and outside dining and a take-out option for those custom-ers who might want to keep the dark-tinted shades on and are in no mood to be social. For the morning risers who found their aspirin; the employees are fun, kind and wel-come you regardless of what adven-tures were taken the night before. “I’ve been working here for nine

Matthew Kacik

Breakfast Buzz

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years now,” said Breakfast Buzz manager Mackenzie Johnson. “I love our customers, I love the at-mosphere here; its laidback, re-laxed and friendly, and everyone gets along really well.”Breakfast Buzz’s menu holds a

wide selection of breakfasts and specials, including the classic Buzz Burrito. Whether it’s the Buzz Bur-rito, or an omelet, French toast or a short stack, customers are craving,

the Breakfast Buzz has it at a price that won’t break the bank. “The Buzz Burrito is worth every

penny,” civil engineering junior Jose Ascencio said. “I come here, at least once a week and haven’t found anything to complain about. The food’s delicious and the ser-vice is great.”Located on Santa Rosa near the

Highway 101 onramp, Breakfast Buzz is open Monday through Sun-day from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. However, Breakfast Buzz doesn’t

accept credit cards; make sure to bring cash.

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Best Bargain, Best Late Night Munchies

When asked where to satisfy their late night “munchies” and the “Best Bar-gain Meal,” Cal Poly students chose Taco Bell. Aside from the fact that it’s a great place to eat for college stu-dents who are low on money, Cal Poly students said it is also delicious. Mechanical engineering sopho-

more Jack Petty said he enjoys Taco Bell for its hours, prices and good food. “I love Taco Bell because it’s

cheap, convenient, and open 24 hours,” Petty said. “Also, not only is it amazing in the middle of the night, it’s also pretty good for greasy, hang-over food.”Liberal studies junior Jade Hanson

said she goes to Taco Bell for “Fourth Meal” on Friday and Saturday nights.

“It’s ridiculously great when you’re not sober, but still pretty great when you are,” Hanson said. “They put hot Fritos in a burrito; could it get any better?” Hanson also said Taco Bell brands

their products well. “You are always entertained while

eating because you get to read all the awesome jokes on the sauce packets,” Hanson said.Some students try something new

and adventurous every time they go to Taco Bell. Others, such as Petty, said they have a routine. “Every time I go to Taco Bell, I just

order the biggest thing I can find on the menu that day,” Petty said.Whether it be a Crunchwrap Su-

preme, a Volcano Taco or some mouthwatering Cinnamon Twists, Cal Poly students always find something enjoyable at Taco Bell — especially after midnight.

Kelly Schwantner

Taco Bell

flavors and more toppings,” Gomer said.Yogurt Creations is a major spon-

sor during Cal Poly’s Week of Wel-come and also caters to Cal Poly students by encouraging fundrais-

ing events throughout the school year.“We strive to be the best at what

we do,” Bolton said. “We cater to our customers. We listen. Yogurt Creations is unique because we are always changing and improving in the way we serve our customers. In fact, we have some exciting chang-es coming this year.”

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What business in San Luis Obispo could be voted “Best For” in five dif-ferent categories? Yep. That would be Firestone.Students voted Firestone Grill

“Best BBQ,” “Best Restaurant. Pe-riod,” “Best Outdoor Dining” and “Best Sports Bar” for 2012. With almost 1,000 reviews and

an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Yelp!, it comes as no surprise that everyone loves Firestone.Head down Higuera Street on any

given night to see patrons — many wearing Cal Poly sweatshirts — lining up out the door and down to the street.Firestone Grill manager Ross

Sprague said the restaurant serves around 2,000 patrons on a typical

busy day. “People come here because the

product has been consistently good, it’s reasonably priced and it’s just a fun atmosphere” Sprague said. Tri-tip is by far the most popu-

lar item on the menu, and Sprague said it has to do with the special seasonings and unique barbecue sauce used. Opened in 1995 by the Billingsley

family, Firestone was named after the tire shop that previously occu-pied the building. The Billingsley’s also own Dog House Grill in Fresno and Main Street Grill in Cambria. Architecture sophomore Morgan

Solorio, said Firestone is her favorite place to eat in San Luis Obispo. “I love Firestone,” Solorio said.

“The food is good, reasonably priced and well worth facing the crowd for.”Firestone is always a popular option

for those looking to eat some barbe-cue, have a drink while catching the game or just to be where everyone else is. The crowd is as popular with the students as with the weekenders and visitors.Visiting Cal Poly mom Donna Marsh

said eating at Firestone is definitely an added incentive to visit her stu-dent more often. “I come to visit my daughter of

course — but I come a lot more often now that I have become ob-sessed with this place.”Next time you’re in the mood for

some good food or a relaxing outside meal, why not give the Best Restau-rant in San Luis Obispo a try? Just remember, you were warned how ad-dictive this place can become.Firestone is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday to Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday.

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El Nabor is a little taste of Mexico within San Luis Obispo. Owned by a man by the name of Señor Nabor, this Mexican restaurant is located on California Boulevard, right off High-way 101. Since 2006, El Nabor has accom-

modated San Luis Obispo residents, with the majority of the customers being Cal Poly students. Opened from 9 a.m. — 3 a.m. every week-end night, El Nabor is the restau-rant that never sleeps and is always serving customers, even the late-night eaters. Guests are drawn in every Tues-

day night when Taco Tuesdays take

Best BBQ, Outdoor Dining, Sports Bar and Restaurant

Hannah Hazdovac

Firestone Grill

Best MexicanFood

El NaborSarah Thompson

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Shin’s Sushi Bar was voted “Best Su-shi” by Cal Poly students this year. The local restaurant offers a full

sushi menu, a sake bar, televisions and a song and light show on cus-tomers’ birthdays.Sienna Berrner, an employee at

Shin’s, said the atmosphere at the restaurant targets the college scene.“It’s very geared toward college

students with the music, the prices and the alcohol specials for the peo-ple who are 21,” Berrner said. “It’s mostly all college students who work here too, so it’s got the mellow, fun vibe that college kids really like.”The quality of the food also draws

in the crowd. Kinesiology junior Elizabeth Kakudo

said she thinks the sushi is delicious.“The rolls are so good, especially

for their price,” Kakudo said. “I defi-nitely think it’s the best in town.”Shin’s Sushi was recently remodeled

to update its overall look and menu.Electrical engineering junior Jona-

than Brophy said the remodel was an improvement to Shin’s.“They still have great food, and

the remodel has added a nice touch to it,” Brophy said. “It has made the place feel so much bigger and more welcoming.”Aside from the great food, the res-

taurant is also known for its birthday traditions. When it is someone’s birthday, the employees lower the ceiling lights, turn up the birthday song and start flashing colored lights throughout the restaurant. Shin’s also treats the birthday customer to a free dessert.“Everyone who has a birthday

should go there because they make it feel like a celebration,” Brophy said.Shin’s Sushi Bar, located close

to Cal Poly’s campus on Monterey Street next to the Fremont Theater, is open daily from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and until 10:30 p.m. on weekends.

Thai Palace won your vote for the fourth year in a row as the best place in San Luis Obispo to enjoy great Thai food. Thai Palace is located on Court Street, the pedestrian pathway in downtown San Luis Obispo. Known particularly for their noo-

dles and soups, Thai Palace is a great example of San Luis Obispo’s quality Thai cuisine.Recreation, parks and tourism

administration junior Kristina Eads said she enjoys the atmosphere. “It’s a great place to go when

your parents are in town, since it is a little pricey,” she said. Other San Luis Obispo Thai res-

taurants only have a small amount of decoration — many still have plain white or cream walls with a few paintings. But Thai Palace fo-cuses on the atmosphere as well as the food. Deep red hues cover the walls, while gold-colored statues and prints pull the eyes in a differ-ent direction. The lighting is sub-dued, but not dim, and the tables are always alive with conversation.Thai Palace boasts a wide array

of Bangkok-based cuisine, but also serves dishes from Thaliand’s four distinct regions. “I really like the excellent service

and variety of the dishes here,” said Darryl Mendivil, a San Luis Obispo resident. “The tom kha kai soup (chicken, straw mushroom and coconut milk) is one of the best I’ve ever had.” Thai Palace offers milder fare, in

terms of spiciness, than its com-petitors. But customers can always ask to turn up the heat, and then watch out. “If you like spicy food, make sure

to ask for a little extra heat,” said art and design junior Stephen Paff. “But don’t go crazy, they can make it plenty hot.”Thai Palace is located at 1015

Court St.

Best Thai Best Sushi

Brandon Jones Katie Maloney

Thai Palace Shin’s Sushi Bar

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Cal Poly students voted Natural Café as the restaurant with the “Best Vegetar-ian Food” in San Luis Obispo. Boasting a wide variety of vegetarian and vegan options, Natural Café knows how to satisfy Cal Poly students’ appetites. Natural Café general manager Lind-

sey Cromsigt said she was excited to win the title because the competition this year was more than they had ever had before.“I think until this past year we were

one of the only restaurants that pro-vided vegan and vegetarian options very easily,” she said. “I know recently Urbane Café and other places have popped up, but I like to think that just since we’ve been here so long so many people have heard about us.”Cromsigt said the restaurant has

gained a positive reputation throughout the years because of its willingness to design a menu that fits its customers’ lifestyles.“Our café is known for our vegetar-

ian and vegan options because we try to cater to people with certain dietary needs,” she said.Cromsigt also said Natural Café’s

main focus is promoting unique dishes that sets the café apart from other lo-cal restaurants.“We provide healthy options and dif-

ferent types of food that you wouldn’t find at other places,” she said.Biological sciences junior Taylor

Kilbride, a vegetarian, said she enjoys the diversity of vegetarian items of the menu for her to choose from.“Natural Café has so many more veg-

etarian options than most other restau-rants,” Kilbride said. “Usually when I go out to eat at other places, I’m con-

Situated on busy Higuera Street is a creekside escape known as Novo Restaurant and Lounge. Walk through the restaurant’s bar to find a spacious, outdoor patio overlooking San Luis Obispo Creek.Novo offers a daily lunch and din-

ner, as well as Sunday Brunch. On Sundays, customers enjoy brunch under the large, yellow patio umbrel-las and sipping on brunch cocktails.The food fuses Brazilian, Mediterra-

nean and Asian inspiration, and the menu includes seafood dishes, Kore-an short ribs and Novo’s famed tapas.“Lots of people come in for the fam-

ily style tapas on the menu,” Novo staff member Laura Bowman said. “The salmon is popular, too, but my

favorites are the curry dishes.”The patio offers plenty of shade,

utilizing trees and bamboo. The sur-roundings help customers get away from the traffic and passers-by on the street.“The ambience here is really cool,”

animal science senior Casey Enholm said. “It’s a great place to relax when the weather is really nice.”Enholm sat on the upper deck while

enjoying the shrimp, goat cheese and avocado scramble.At night, the patio is lit with string

lights and candles. Outdoor heaters make for a constant summer evening feel. Add this to the sounds of the creek running in the background and you have a great setting for a night out with friends.In addition to the patio out back,

the restaurant also has a bar lounge, as well as a downstairs cellar. The cellar shows the building’s history as a cigar factory.

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place, including $1 tacos and mini beers for those 21 and older. If you are desiring a rest stop on a road trip down Highway 101, hungry on a Saturday night at 2 a.m., or just craving some traditional Mexican food, El Nabor is the place to be in San Luis Obispo.What makes this Mexican restau-

rant so unique and personable is the atmosphere it’s engulfed in. Covering the walls are portraits and photos of just about every Cal Poly sport team, as well as the composites of frater-nities and sororities included in Cal Poly greek life. Personal photos of customers

hang from the walls, and it brings a fun, young and casual feel to the place. However, it’s not just the eye-catching photos that draw cus-tomers to the restaurant — there is a reason why this place is open until 3 a.m. The menu introduces a plethora of

fresh unique food that is satisfying to the taste buds and highly addictive. Señor Nabor said “the junior burrito

and the nachos are the most popular item on the menu by far.” The junior burrito consists of a

warm fresh tortilla blanket that wraps up a mixture of warm rice, fresh beans, homemade salsa, guacamole and french fries. The nachos consist of fresh, hot tortilla chips smothered under a mountain of meat, beans, rice, guacamole, sour cream, onions and salsa. Whether it’s a dinner date or a 2 a.m. guilty pleasure, El Na-bor’s food accommodates all taste buds and all hunger cravings.Cal Poly sophomore Eric Eyler said

he is a regular customer at El Nabor. “I go there just about every week-

end,” Eyler said. “It’s close to the par-ties, it’s cheap and it tastes amazing.” He said he usually orders the na-

chos with chicken and the works, but when he’s feeling spontaneous, he will splurge and get the super burrito. “The service is great,” Eyler said.

“The guys that work there are very friendly and welcoming.”

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fined to the salad menu and a lot of the time I have to substitute meat for more veggies.” In addition to offering many vegetar-

ian options on the menu, Cromsigt said the restaurant serves chicken and fish for meat-eaters so they can enjoy dishes at Natural Café as well. The café works to satisfy both vegetarians and

meat-eaters because they want every-one to have a positive experience with their health-conscious food.Natural Café built a reputation for

satisfying a wide range of customers. Whether someone craves tofu or chick-en, Kilbride said she enjoys going to the café because she knows she can expect consistently great food. “The food is fresh and anything

but bland,” she said. “I’ve never had anything at Natural Café that I haven’t enjoyed.”

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According to Cal Poly voters, Black Sheep Bar and Grill has the best

cocktails in town. Located at 1117 Chorro Street in downtown San Luis Obispo, Black Sheep has been serving up perfectly mixed cock-tails to the 21-and-older crowd for seven years.

Daytime bartender Nicole Mo-line has been at Black Sheep for six years, and said she believes its popularity stems from the bartend-ers.

“Vic, Ben, Jyrus, Matty, Nicole and I have all been here for at least five years. That has helped us cre-ate a unique and fun atmosphere that makes people want to come back, and they do,” Moline said.

Gregg Rabinowitz, a loyal cus-tomer of Black Sheep since its in-ception, said he enjoys the bar’s strong, well-made drinks as well as the atmosphere.

“I really like the patio,” Rabinow-itz said. “As well as their bar out back. The bartenders know how to make a good cocktail, too.”

Moline also said its strong list of Bourbons and flavored vodkas

makes Black Sheep unique, as well as the fact it offers some of the best pub grub in town.

The restaurant also attracts cus-tomers that wouldn’t typically go to a bar downtown.

“I’ve noticed people will come in for lunch, have a good drink and then come back at night for anoth-er quality drink,” Moline said.

One of Black Sheep’s most popu-lar drinks is the Russian Mafia, a tall drink that includes every fla-vored vodka it has.

They also sell a lot of Long Is-lands, AMFs and flavored vodka cocktails, made by some of the best mixologists in town.

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Best cocktailBlack Sheep Bar and GrillD.J. Bennett

Tolosa Winery, located just past the airport on Edna Road, was voted “Best Local Winery” by Mustang Daily readers.

Brittney O’Brien, a Cal Poly wine and viticulture graduate and current manager of Tolosa Winery, said she believes students enjoy this winery be-cause it is more than just wine tasting.

“It is the whole experience,” O’Brien said. “It is the scenery, the staff, the outdoor patio. We give tours and have many different types of tastings that we offer, including wine and cheese pairings; wine and truffles; and wine and charcutterie.”

Wine pairings are offered on the

weekends for $20. During the week, there are $8 and $15 wine options.

City and regional planning senior Jenn Smitheram said she has fre-quented Tolosa Winery since she turned 21 this past year.

“It is a really nice winery to go to, especially if you do not want to drive too far,” Smitheram said. “I like the modern feel inside and how friendly and knowledgeable their staff is.”

Tolosa Winery gets a wide array of guests that visit, including students, parents, grandparents, tourists and everyone in between.

Tolosa Winery also has a great membership package called “Wine Click,” O’Brien said.

Every month customers buy a bot-tle of wine, they receive free tast-ings for the month as well as a 15

percent discount. “Buying the bottle of wine keeps

the customer’s membership, active for that month,” O’Brien said. “With an active membership, you receive so many benefits and discounts.”

This month Tolosa Winery has a special deal for Cal Poly students.

From February 20 until March 2 the winery is offering complimen-tary wine tasting Monday – Friday with a PolyCard.

Take advantage of this everybody and learn for yourselves why Tolosa Winery is the best local winery of 2011.

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Best local wineryTolosa WineryEmily Baker

“I like the modern feel inside and how friendly and knowledgeable their staff is.”

—Jenn Smitheram, city and regional planning senior

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The benefits of studying in the Rob-ert E. Kennedy Library are numerous, with collaborative rooms, bountiful computers, late hours of operation and an impressive list of high-tech study tools that can be rented out.

It is no wonder the Robert E. Kenne-dy Library was voted best on-campus study spot by Cal Poly students.

It comes as no surprise all of the facili-ties, resources and technology that this library provides help Cal Poly students study as effectively as possible.

The Robert E. Kennedy Library fac-ulty and staff pride themselves on lis-tening to student suggestions and mak-ing changes that will improve students’ study experience.

Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts li-brarian Brett Bodemer said there are many things that the Robert E. Kenne-dy Library does to ensure it is meeting Cal Poly students’ needs.

“One of the reasons it is such a popular study spot is they have had a lot of sur-veys asking what works and what doesn’t work,” Bodemer said. “The library is re-ally good at collecting information.”

The Robert E. Kennedy Library has continued to prove that it has the stu-dents’ interests at heart by making sev-eral more recent additions to the library.

“The introduction of the café and the idea that you could eat and drink in the library, which makes it a more social place, emphasizes student learning as something that is collaborative,” Bode-mer said. “If students can work together in an environment they like, then it is better for learning.”

The Robert E. Kennedy Library has succeeded in providing an environment conducive to learning.

Business administration junior Dan McGrail said he comes to the Robert

E. Kennedy Library at least four times a week to study.

“It is a place to concentrate. If I physi-cally go here, it helps me think it is my study time and helps me develop a rou-tine,” McGrail said. “It is distracting in the dorms between hearing the televi-sion and people talking. The Kennedy Library has only white noise that is easy to ignore.”

Additionally, the Poly Connect Lab is staffed with professionals that can help trouble-shoot problems, and loan out laptops, Kindles, iPad 2s and other electronic study tools.

With the outstanding study environ-ment combined with the advanced facilities and resources, Cal Poly stu-dents will probably continue to vote on the Robert E. Kennedy Library as the “Best On-Campus Study Spot” for years to come.

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Bethany Schmidt

Robert E. Kennedy Library

“It is a place to concentrate. If I physically go here, it helps me think it is my study time.”

— Dan McGrail, business administration junior

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By this point in the academic year, most Cal Poly students have realized the El Corral Bookstore has more to offer than just books.

A lap around its sizeable build-

ing reveals a wide variety of art and study supplies, electronics, memo-rabilia and seasonal goodies.

Not to mention a vast selection of Cal Poly apparel, with something to please Mustangs of all fashion sen-sibilities.

With all of these options, it comes as no surprise that El Corral is the ideal place for visiting parents to

spoil their students rotten. El Corral employee and general

engineering senior Paige Montalbo said she sees a fairly steady flow of parents visiting the bookstore throughout the year.

“Whenever parents are in town, it seems like they always come in,” Montalbo said. “Especially during peak times, (such as) the beginning and end of the academic year and around breaks.”

Montalbo said she notices parents tend to buy apparel for both them-selves and their children.

“Who doesn’t want to wear cool Cal Poly clothes?” she said as she ges-tured toward the racks of spirit wear.

Graphic communication senior and El Corral employee Patrick Sparks said he notices parents purchasing art supplies.

“We have the best selection (of art supplies) in San Luis Obispo,” Sparks said. “Art students are in hog heaven when their parents come to visit.”

Of course, textbooks remain an ev-er-popular and necessary item with which parents can indulge their stu-dious co-eds.

“I feel spoiled whenever my par-ents pay for my textbooks from El Corral,” journalism junior Lauren Bennett said. “A lot of my friends and classmates have to buy their own books, and that can get expen-sive, so I consider myself fortunate.”

Many students return the favor by shopping for their families at El Corral.

Food science junior Anna Bassett said she bought her younger brother a hat when she found out he was ac-cepted to Cal Poly.

“The bookstore is such a conve-nient place to shop for gifts because they have such of wide variety of items,” Bassett said.

This quarter, El Corral is open Monday through Saturday, with spe-cial extended hours for finals week.

So if your folks come around town for the weekend, don’t wait until Sun-day to stop by and do some damage.

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Best Margarita

Natalie Moore

Vallarta’s Mexican Food and Cantina

An essential rite of passage on one’s 21st birthday in San Luis Obispo is to stop by Vallarta’s Mexican Food and Cantina to get a birthday discount on a 60-ounce margarita.

Communication studies junior Alexandria Whalen took advan-tage of this on her birthday.

“It was really fun bringing all my friends for margaritas and dinner,” Whalen said. “The birth-day margarita was huge, and it made my birthday a great time for everyone.”

This is not all Vallarta’s is best known for — its burritos, tacos and enchiladas have been a stu-dent favorite for years.

Business administration junior Nathan Olson is a long-time fan of the chips, salsa and tacos.

“I love that they give you free chips and salsa before your meal,” Olson said. “My friends and I usually get a few tacos each for only a couple bucks, which is great.”

Located conveniently near the corner of Monterey Street and Grand Avenue, students can eas-ily come to dine here, whether they live on or off campus.

Parks, tourism and recreation administration junior Samantha Buono said she loves this about Vallarta’s.

“When I was a freshman I could always walk down Grand and eat a good dorm food alternative,” Buono said. “Now, I live really close to Vallarta’s, so it is easy to get there quickly and enjoy my meal whenever I want.”

If you’re looking for a fun place to get a margarita or just a great place to eat Mexican food, Val-larta’s is highly recommended by Cal Poly students.

Best Place to be Spoiled by Your Parents

El Corral

Kelsey Hollenbeck

“I feel spoiled whenever my parents pay for my textbooks from El Corral.”

— Lauren Bennett, journalism junior

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Best Fraternity

Since the organization is based upon character, justice, friendship, broth-erhood and education, it is no won-der Delta Chi was voted Mustang Daily’s “Best Fraternity.” According to its numbers, the fra-

ternity is well-rounded and driven.“Everyone is so real and down to

earth,” Mikey Castillo said, a cur-rent member of the fraternity. “It is a nice environment, where everyone can hold a legitimate conversation. I came from a high school that was about brotherhood,” Castillo said. And that’s what he found in Delta Chi. “They are all friends that have your

back,” Castillo said.Brotherhood is an important part of

the fraternity.“Brotherhood is my favorite part,”

president Matt Freie said. “It is for a lifetime. There are people that have graduated two or three years ago and we still see each other and keep in contact. Brothers are always there for you, through the stress and times of need. You can always call your brothers.”But for Delta Chi, fraternity life isn’t

all fun and games. “Anyone can party,” Freie agreed,

but he said Delta Chi is here to better the community. Delta Chi is paired with The V Foundation, a research foundation based on saving lives by finding a cure for cancer. Every year, Delta Chi hosts a kick-

ball tournament where all the sorori-ties compete to raise money for this foundation. This year, Delta Chi is launching a new event that is sure to bring excitement in the Greek com-munity and raise money for cancer.Delta Chi was founded in 1922 and

there are now 135 chapters.

Mia Mendola

Delta Chi

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The returning winners are back for best sorority! Chi Omega (Chi O) was voted as best sorority by Mustang Daily readers for the second time.Recreation, parks and tourism ad-

ministration junior, and standards chair for Chi O.Emily Baker said she was very ex-

cited to hear about their achieve-ment.“It’s exciting to be picked again

and I feel very proud to be part of this sorority,” Baker said.City and regional planning senior

and president of Chi O, Jenn Smi-theram believes its well-rounded character and diversity is why voters chose her sorority.“I believe we are very well-rounded

and appeal to everyone,” Smitheram said. “We also have diversity in our sorority. We have sisters in all ma-jors, and we’re involved in so many different campus activities.”Chi O has 170 active members and

is recognized as the largest sorority nationally with 174 chapters.Chi O aims to foster its six princi-

ples of scholarship, career and per-sonal development, community ser-vice, campus activities, friendship and high personnel standards.“We strive to make sure all our

principles are represented equally in our sisterhood and all our activities,” Baker said.Chi O is best known for its philan-

thropy, and members pride them-selves for it.“We were just recognized for Best

Philanthropy in the greek system,” said Baker.Chi O’s Casino Night is its biggest

philanthropy event. They donate 100 percent of the proceeds to the Tri County Make-a-Wish Foundation.“Last year, we were able to fun-

draise $20,000, and this year we are hoping for $25,000,” Smith-eram said.The event will be held at the Chu-

mash Auditorium at Cal Poly on Feb 25. Tickets are $5 for pre-sale and $10 at the door.Chi O has been working hard to

distinguish themselves in the com-munity, since it’s a new to chapter of Chi O, and this award is very reward-ing to them.“I was part of the first pledge class

,and I’ve seen how hard everyone has been working, so it’s really rewarding to get this award,” Smitheram said.The sorority will be celebrating its

fourth year in April. Chi O is also known for having a winning dance team in the Best Dance Crew event sponsored by the fraternity, Theta Chi, Smitheram said. Chi O was also awarded Best Phi-

lanthropy/Impact on the Community, Outstanding Scholarship, Outstand-ing Public Relations and Outstand-ing Risk Management for 2011. They received the 2011 President’s Com-munity Service Award along with many other awards within its chapter nationwide.

Pierre Kacsinta

Best SororityChi Omega

“I believe we are very well-rounded and

appeal to everyone ... We have sisters in

all majors and we’re involved in so many

campus activities”

— Jenn Smitheram, city and regional planning senior

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Best Party Supplies

Everyone loves a good party and a good deal, so what better way to deco-rate a bash than by visiting Dollar Tree to help make the next celebration the most talked about party of the year. From Silly String to neon lights to

seasonal decorations, the Dollar Tree has everything for the first-time host or the seasoned event planner. Manager Dan Barrows said keeping

the store well-stocked is one of his toughest tasks. “Items literally fly off our shelves,”

Barrows said. “We do our best to carry a high variety of items so that no one is left out, and the best part about it is that everything is only a dollar. We try to help people by keeping things at a reasonable cost.” One of the most popular features of

the Dollar Store is its section dedicated to seasonal festivities like Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day, Barrows said.“Outside of Christmas, Valentine’s

Day is probably our second most popular event when it comes to people buying decorations,” Barrows said. “There’s something about love that draws people in. Wine mixers have also become extremely popular. We get a lot of customers asking for wine glasses.”

Longtime shopper and San Luis Obispo resident Vanessa Stevens said she has always been amazed by the organization of the store, and quantity of decorations that are made available. “I always find something when I

come here,” Stevens said. “Some other stores don’t really take good care

of their party supplies section. Stuff is always misplaced or on the floor.“Dollar Tree is the opposite, and you

can’t really beat their prices. Fortunately for area residents, Dol-

lar Tree has two locations in San Luis Obispo that help add spark and flair. to any party.

Pierre Kacsinta

Dollar Tree

“Items literally fly off our shelves.

— Dan Barrows, Dollar Tree manager

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Huge store. Variety. Cheap deals. Cute outfits. Hooked yet? Cal Poly students are at least the females. That’s why Cal Poly students voted Forever 21 the “Best For Women’s Clothing” this year. They feel Forever 21 in San Luis Obispo has cheap, fashionable clothes and lots of them.When the branch opened in San Luis

Obispo in 2009, it was the largest For-ever 21 in the world. Although Forever 21’s size ranking has changed since then, shoppers are still drawn to the store because of its spacious building.Amber Black, who has worked at

Forever 21 for one-and-a-half years, said most of the customers they see coming through their doors are college students and young moms. A bigger store means more clothes

and accessories, which is another rea-son students are drawn to their San Luis Obispo Forever 21 they love the variety. Cal Poly female students said they

really enjoy the selections and all the different styles to chose from. The

choices are abundant and they enjoy mixing and matching. Jenna Mendes, an anthropology and

geography junior said there are so many options and the store has some-thing for everyone’s style. Mendes said there’s probably a big draw for the college students because the store is generally really cheap and has cute stuff.Madison Walter, a biological sciences

junior, also said Forever 21 sells cheap clothes and accessories, which is why she loves buying all of her jewelry there.“There’s a lot of variety for every

style you could think of, for a really good price,” Black said. She also said shoppers would prob-

ably go to Forever 21 over other cloth-ing stores in San Luis Obispo because of the size. There are many more choices, and if they still can’t find something they’re looking for, they can find it online or at another store since Forever 21 is a chain.Black says one of the reasons why

she enjoys working at Forever 21 is be-cause shoppers trust her fashion ad-vice, simply because she works there. “It’s fun getting treated like a fashion

guru just for working here,” Black said.

Jenna Watson

Best Women’s Clothing

Staying up-to-date with the latest electronics and games can be difficult and even frustrating. Luckily, Best Buy in San Luis Obispo provides an array of electronics with a well-trained staff to take care of anyone’s electronic needs. Best Buy offers services such

as the Geek Squad, electronics recycling, apple shop, video game software trade-in and even car and GPS installation services. “It starts at the top,” Rick Brown,

Best Buy employee said. “Our company has great managers who helped to pull it together even through tough economic times. We focus on building relationships with our customers and being ready to answer any questions they may have.”With a variety of sections in the

store ranging from cameras and video games to GPS and iPods, there are different staff members specialized in certain areas to give you great recommendations and help using the products. Best Buy has many aspects

that make it stand out from the competition.

Best Electronics

Jeff Thomas

Forever 21

Best Buy

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Best Men’s Clothing

Urban Outfitters takes men’s fashion just as seriously as women’s fashion. With a whole level and a half of the store’s three-story setup devoted to menswear, Urban Outfitters makes a stylish choice for Cal Poly’s “Best Men’s Clothing.” Mechanical engineering graduate

student Nikola Noxon said he would describe his style as subtle, uncomplicated and classy. “I bought this shirt at Urban

Outfitters,” Noxon said of his pink collared shirt. “I get compliments on it all the time.”San Luis Obispo’s Urban

Outfitters location has stood on Monterey Street since 2006,

housewares manager Lauren Somppi said. The Urban Outfitters company targets customers ages 18 to 30, according to an official corporate statement (recently released). College students fit neatly into the 18 to 30 year-old age demographic. Urban Outfitters carries

everything from basic tops and jeans to ironic statement tees

Natalie Delossa

Urban Outfitters

Poly Plant Shop is an on-campus flower shop that truly encapsulates Cal Poly’s charm and ambition. The shop, which has been in business since 1969, embraces Cal Poly’s “Learn By Doing” philosophy by providing Cal Poly students with valuable hands-on experience with plant retail management. Ellen Brack, support technician in

the horticulture and crop science department, has worked at the Poly Plant Shop for 20 years. She said although the shop prefers to employ horticulture and crop science students because of their horticulture knowledge, the student-managed shop employs Cal Poly students from a wide range of majors including agricultural

education and communication, landscape architecture and business administration. Surrounded by the beautiful view

of blossoming flowers, lush foliage, and helpful, cheery faces, the Poly Plant Shop provides a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. Its services include cut flowers and arrangements, bouquets, potted flowering plants, party balloons and fruit trees, among other unique products and services. Most of the plant materials used are grown on the Cal Poly Horticulture unit’s very own 16 acres of land. In one simple visit to the shop, it

is clear the shop’s employees love what they do and do whatever it takes to make their customers truly enjoy their experience as well.

Best Flower ShopPoly Plant ShopShantel Rowe

see PLANT, pg. 30 see URBAN, pg. 31

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“I see a lot of newcomers come in and they don’t really ‘get it’...”— Joshua Early, Urban Out-fitters men’s team leader

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Horticulture senior Becca Bollier has worked at Poly Plant Shop for a year. “It’s just really fun, and I get to

work with plants and flowers every day,” Bollier said. When it comes to choosing

products, the employees are always eager to help any customer discover the ideal gift or create the perfect arrangement. With such friendly and helpful staff, it’s no wonder so many customers keep returning to the plant shop. Horticulture junior Andi Goodman

said she frequently purchases items from the Poly Plant Shop.

“I can see why people would vote Poly Plant Shop for being one of the best places to buy plants and flowers,” Goodman said. “People are getting three things from the experience: They’re contributing to the horticulture unit, being helped by friendly, well-experienced students and they are purchasing a high-quality product.”Although they have many buyers

in Cal Poly students, faculty and members of the general public, the shop would like to see its consumer base grow and encourages all Cal Poly students and faculty to come see why Poly Plant Shop rose to the top as Cal Poly’s number one pick.The shop is open Monday through

Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., excluding academic holidays.

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This year’s “Best Sandwich” award goes to local favorite High Street Deli in San Luis Obispo. High Street offers cus-tomers huge portions, loaded sandwiches and everyone’s fa-vorite, Doobie Snacks. Located at 350 High St., this

deli is a flashback to better days. High Street has 14 sandwich selections such as the “Califor-nia Turkey” and “Chipotle Beef” and gives you a build your own option. If you’re not in the mood for one of their delicious deli sandwiches High Street serves soups, salads, snacks, and even breakfast sandwiches. To wash down each sandwich,

High Street Deli sells bottled beers. High Street employee Emma

Schumman said the store has eliminated cheap beers and only sell high quality and micro-brew options. High Street is clearly loved

throughout San Luis Obispo. The back walls of the deli are covered in awards including The New Times “Best of SLO county.”

Not only are the sandwiches good, but the atmosphere is comfortable and fun, Cuesta student Chantalle Little said. “High Street is literally the

best sandwich I’ve ever had in my life,” Little said. High Street can attribute this

year’s “Best For” award to more than just their sandwiches how-ever. The deli’s atmosphere is fun and vintage. Customer Lindsey Dias said

that the deli is “unpretentious” and “humble.” With classic reggae and rock

music overhead, High Street gives off good energy, Schum-man said. The walls are covered in antique style signs and art. All the postings to patrons are hand written in brightly colored ink.Any customer can tell it’s not

a typical sandwich shop. Em-ployees are usually a perfect mix of upbeat and laid back. Every employee makes the cus-tomers feel at home and like old friends.“It’s like a party when you’re

working, but a serious party,” Schumman said. There is no doubt the old-time

atmosphere will pull you in and the sandwiches will keep cus-tomers coming back.

It makes sense that the “Best Central Coast Restaurant” (out of San Luis Obispo) would be none other than F. McLintock’s. With its distinct cowboy charm and now four locations, it’s a popular Central Coast favorite. F. McLintock’s was opened in 1973

by partners Bruce Breault and Tunny Ortali. The original location is the Shell Beach saloon right off of the Highway 101. The restaurant proves to be the

authentic cowboy steakhouse of the central coast not only in food, but also in décor. Animal heads and ranch brandings line the walls and country music, contemporary and classic, fills the air and sets the

mood of this genuine western eatery. There are four locations including

the original in Shell Beach, and three others in San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles. F.McLintock’s is famous for it’s

beef, ranch style cooking and hearty portions. The dinner sides, including onion rings and ranch-fried potatoes, are unique and served family style.The Shell Beach location is a popu-

lar option for date nights with its beautiful window sunset views and quirks like waiters pouring water into your glass from above your head. Communication studies junior Ash-

ley Black said that McLintock’s is her favorite place to go when her parents are buying. “I love McLintock’s, but it’s a little

out of my college budget, so it’s a treat when my parents come into town.”

Best Central Coast Restaurant

Hannah Hazdovac

F. McLintock’s

Hayley Richards

High Street Deli

Best New Business

San Luis Obispo residents no longer have to drive to Paso Robles or Santa Maria to shop at a Target store. The San Luis Obispo Target store’s grand opening on July 24, 2011, made this location one of nearly 1,750 Target locations in the United States and is the winner of the Mustang Daily’s “Best New Business” award for 2011. Guest services manager for the

San Luis Obispo Target, Pauline Maksoudian, said business at the store has been very busy since its opening. “We worked really hard to get

everything set up and ready, and it’s been paying off,” Maksoudian said. “We’ve seen a lot of students come in to shop, especially after the holiday breaks. The first few days of January were some of the busiest because everyone was back at school from winter break and needing to stock up on groceries and other items.”

Originally priding itself on its affordable prices and cleanliness, Target stores have recently gone a step further in an attempt to satisfy customers’ changing needs. The San Luis Obispo Target is a part of a new store layout in which a larger variety of food including fresh meat and produce is offered daily, according to the Target website. Biological sciences junior Emily

Ellis said she understands why Target received the award because it “provides everything a college student needs.”“I think San Luis Obispo has been

trying really hard to maintain a small-town feel, but with so many college students and families here, it’s nice to have one big store with everything rather than having to drive 30 minutes to get to the nearest Wal-Mart or having to buy a membership to Costco,” Ellis said. “Target is a large, recognizable label that sells its products at a reasonable price.” The new 140,000-square-foot

Target is located at the Prefumo Creek Commons across from Costco.

Allie Bakalar

Target

and trendy accessories for all men. People who shop there have unique style, said Joshua Early, men’s team leader for the store. Early described his style as “James Dean.” Early said he was attracted to

Urban Outfitters because of the art they had on display that was for sale. He is an art student, and said the store brings culture and

a new wave style to downtown San Luis Obipso’s college scene. He said he sees tons of students shop at Urban Outfitters, and the results are surprising. “I see a lot of newcomers come

in and they don’t really ‘get it,’ but as they keep coming back they start to understand style a little bit more.” Early said. So what else does Urban

Outfitters bring to Cal Poly? The store’s cultural awareness plays a big role.

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Best Sandwich

Best Chinese Food

When picking a Chinese restau-rant, Cal Poly students find it hard to resist Panda Express. Its close location to campus in the Foothill shopping center makes it easily ac-cessible to both students and the community alike.The close location has always been

a plus for students who live both on and off campus. Business administration junior

Carlie Nevels said it is her first choice when she only has time for a fast meal.“Whenever I have a quick break in

between classes, I can go to Panda because it is so close to school,” Nevels said. “I can get there, eat and come back in 45 minutes, which is perfect.”Whether you are looking for a light

lunch or a post-finals feast, Panda Express has a variety of options to choose from, which parks, recreation and tourism administration junior

Natalie Moore finds beneficial. “Whenever I am running late and

am hungry, I can always stop by Panda for a quick, cheap bite to eat,” Moore said. “I can get a whole meal for about eight bucks, which is really important for us college kids.”Its low prices and satisfying dishes

are not the only thing this restau-rant chain can brag about — Panda Express boasts a large assortment of side dishes and entrees on its menu, creating endless combina-tions for customers. Agricultural business senior Andre

Huaman finds that the best part of his meal is the portion size. “My favorite dishes are orange

chicken, Kung Pao chicken and fried rice,” Huaman said. “It’s nice be-cause I can eat some of it and save the rest for later.” There is a second Panda Express

location off of Los Osos Valley Road as well, and both locations are open from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., so no matter which part of San Luis Obis-po you find yourself in, make sure to stop by Panda Express.

Justine Gananian

Panda Express

Best Italian Food, Best Wait Staff

As a guest walks into the low-lit room, the sights and smells of what seems to be Italy immediate-ly overcome them. In reality, that guest has just stepped into Pala-zzo Giuseppe’s, this year’s winner for “Best Italian” as well as “Best Wait Staff.” Nestled between small boutiques

and a candy shop in the heart of San Luis Obispo, Palazzo Gi-useppe’s serves some of the best

Italian food around, including pop-ular dishes like Ravioli di Zucca (butternut squash filled pasta) and a traditional Margherita pizza. “My favorite dish, hands down,

is the Stagionale salad,” graphic communication sophomore Julie Famular said. “I love the strawber-ry vinaigrette. When I’m looking for something refreshing and healthy, this is always my first choice meal.”Palazzo Giuseppe’s boasts a

large, traditional menu, complete with antipasti (appetizers), salads, pizzas, pastas and meats. Finish off the meal with one of their deli-

cious desserts, and any guest will go home satisfied. Not only is the food delicious, but

the wait staff is some of the best. There’s no waiting for a water glass to be filled, or warm bread to be delivered to your table. The staff is always willing to give

recommendations, and will accom-modate a guest’s every need.“The first time I went to Giuseppe’s,I

had no idea what to order,” kinesi-ology senior Laura Hoffinger said. “My waiter described some of the most popular dishes, and their fa-vorites too. It really helped, and I

had a great meal because of it.”If a guest isn’t looking for a long,

sit-down dinner, Giuseppe’s offers another option: its express window attached to the restaurant. At this location, customers can purchase pizza by the slice, hot or cold sand-wiches and various deli salads. Not only do they offer a similar

menu as the restaurant, but some of the creamiest gelatos are served at the express counter.Whether customers are looking to

sit down or get some dishes to go, Palazzo Giuseppe’s provides a deli-cious Italian dining experience.

Justine Gananian

Palazzo Giuseppe’s

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The winner for this year’s “Best Thrift Store” in San Luis Obispo

goes to Goodwill. Goodwill is a well-known non-

profit organization that collects gently-used clothing, jewelry, ac-cessories, small household items, computers and cars and then sells

them in its stores for a fraction of the retail cost. San Luis Obispo has two stores

located off South Higuera Street and Industrial Way. Goodwill in San Luis Obispo is a great place to shop for students on a budget and with two locations; if one store doesn’t have what you are look-ing for, the second location is less than a five-minute drive away.When asking students why they

choose Goodwill over other thrifts stores, business administration sophomore Carly Boerman said, “I knew the name from commercials and assumed it would have the big-gest selection.” Since Goodwill is a national orga-

nization, it does have great brand recognition. Goodwill was founded

in 1902 in Boston and has grown into a $3.2 billion nonprofit organi-zation, whose stores can be found across the nation. Business administration junior

Michelle Walling said she chose Goodwill because “(She) knew the brand name from back home and dropped off items to be distributed there.” She said she feels close to the brand.According to its website, ev-

ery day thousands of items arrive at the stores daily, therefore it is likely Goodwill will have what you are looking for at very affordable prices. The stores are also clean, and well organized, with clothing sorted by color and priced by cat-

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Best Thrift StoreGoodwillLindsey Hartig

see GOODWILL, pg. 39

A vintage decor and artistic vibe land this German-themed coffee lounge at the top of Cal Poly stu-dents’ list for “Best Coffee Shop.”

Modeled and named after a cul-tural town next to Berlin, Kreuz-berg, CA gives students and peo-ple from all different walks of life a place to relax, study and enjoy fresh brewed coffee by the cup.

Biological sciences junior Becky Preto said that the shop’s atmo-sphere draws her to Kreuzberg.

“The environment of their shop makes me feel less stressed about how much work I have to do,” she said.

The mismatched array of vintage tables, chairs and couches provide an environment where students and other guests can work in comfort whether they’re by themselves or with a large group.

“It’s welcoming to a wide variety of people to come and hang out, work and do whatever they need to do,” said Eric Baty, a Kreuzberg customer.

A menu with breakfast, lunch and dinner options that are titled after famous authors allow people to re-fuel their brains, makes it easy for them to stay and study all day long.

But aside from studying, Kreuz-berg’s live music at night gives visi-tors another reason to stay till close.

According to the Kreuzberg web-site, one to three nights a week new indie artists set up for the night to play for guests’ while they relax on the couches and sip a cup of coffee.

Kreuzberg’s in collection of vari-ous used books also sets it apart from other local coffee shops.

A diverse selection of fiction, non-fiction, science fiction and other genres are available for customers to buy, borrow and rent out.

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Best Coffee ShopKreuzberg, CALauren Rubcic

Best Place to Buy a Mattress

Sheryl Sampson sells software for a high-end software company. She lives in San Luis Obispo and has two daughters that attend Cal Poly. “Costco is a great place for purchas-

ing items in bulk as well as better pric-es,” Sampson said. “Costco has a good return policy, so if I need to return my mattress, it shouldn’t be an issue.” “I’ve heard that if you are not sat-

isfied with the purchase, Costco will come and pick up the mattress from you at no cost.” “My daughter has always slept on a

twin bed, I figured it was time to buy my college aged daughter her first queen size mattress from Costco,” Sampson said. “As far as I know the mattress is still as comfortable as it

was the first day I bought it,” Samp-son said. “My daughter has not com-plained once about the mattress and she has been sleeping on the mat-tress for about two years now.” Sampson said she was pleased with

her purchase from Costco and when asked if she would ever buy another mattress, she said, “Of course.”Matt A., is a Cuesta College student

on a budget who works part time.“Personally I have never experi-

enced a mattress from Costco,” said Matt. “I’ve heard good things about the mattresses they sell.” Matt said he frequently shops at

Costco for food with his roommates. “We tend to spend around two hun-

dred dollars every two weeks.” Matt said. “I am stoked on the mattress that I currently have and I don’t real-ly see myself buying a new mattress just yet. If I do end up needing one, I might check out Costco.”

CostcoJacquelyn Perrine

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Best Campus Food

For a quick bite to eat between classes or a long meal accom-panied by a study session, The Avenue is the best place to eat on campus. Located centrally on campus and open Monday through Friday, its abundant selection and large amount of seating gives students the availability to fulfill their appe-tite right on campus.

The ability to use Campus Express and Plus Dollars gives students many choices. Food options, include quick to-go sandwiches and snacks as well as Chick-Fil-A, Taponga’s Mexican food, Slyders and Fu-sion Bowl.

Journalism junior Lindsay MacLeod said her favorite part about The Avenue is its conve-nience.

“Compared to other meal places on campus it isn’t in-sanely expensive,” she said. “Also, there are lots of vegetar-ian options cause of the salad and soup bar and make your own sandwich place.”

Jermey Jauregui said he always chooses Taponga’s at The Avenue.

“It’s a non-expensive way to get my nacho fix,” he said

Although freshmen may not wander through The Avenue until their second quarter, The Avenue gives everyone else without meal plans a place to go. With the large amounts a variety, cheap prices, payment options and large seating area, The Avenue is the place to be for a great meal on campus.

Amy Checho

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Best San Luis Obispo Bar

Cal Poly students voted SLO Brew Co. the “Best SLO Bar,” located on 119 Garden St; in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo. Whether it’s the popular Tuesday Pint Night or the Wednesday night Beer Pong Tourna-ments, there is always a lively atmo-sphere to appeal to the college crowd.

SLO Brew offers a wide range of spe-cialty hand-crafted micro brews; every-thing from the most popular Blueberry Ale, to the classic Cali Wheat beer.

Business administration senior Scott Patterson said SLO Brew Co. has the best beer selection in the downtown

area. “SLO Brew has a beer for every

mood,” Patterson said. “The IPA and the Honey Blonde are flavorful and de-lectable.”

SLO Brew Co. also provides a concert venue in downtown San Luis Obispo. Green Day, Sublime and Snoop Dogg are a couple names that have rocked the two-story bar.

Agriculture business senior Matt Brooks said he has been to many con-certs at SLO Brew Co.

“I have seen Wiz Khalifa, G-Love, DJ MakJ to name a few,” Brooks said. “SLO Brew is the one bar downtown that is large enough to have these con-certs. It’s two stories and the upstairs bar area is always still open for every-

one who just wants to hang out, drink and have a good time.”

SLO Brew is the ultimate destination for students who want the full down-town experience. The upstairs floor is filled with tables, bar games like pool, and a large bar and socializing area. For a more lively experience, the down-stairs floor has a dance floor and stage for live music for everyone who wants to get their groove on.

Like Brooks and Patterson said, the music is always on point and the beers offered are unique and memorable at SLO Brew Co.

Happy Hour is Monday through Fri-day, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., and SLO Brew offers its house drafts and cock-tails for only $3.

SLO Brew Co.Damien Lombardo

Another year, another award for Mus-tang Village, who just got voted by Cal Poly students as being the best place for off campus housing. Located off the streets of Foothill

and Santa Rosa, students are offered a wide variety of living accommoda-tions that they can choose from. Stu-dents can either choose to live in a studio or up to a four bedroom apart-ment with different options of bath-room arrangements. Located within walking distance of the Cal Poly cam-pus, it offers the freedom of being away from on-campus living rules, yet close enough to able to have fast ac-cessibility to campus. “It’s a nice transition area, because

it’s really close to campus,” said Cal Poly student and Mustang Village resi-dent Alvaro Coelho. Mustang Village which is known

by students to have an active social scene at night on the weekends, of-fers a convenient, yet welcoming at-mosphere to all sorts of students. Accommodated with pools, basket-ball courts, laundry rooms, a small recreational center, and paid utilities packages, Mustang Village provides a sound foundation for students to live off of. “Mustang Village is located steps

away from the Cal Poly campus and just across the street from local res-taurants, grocery stores, and other ser-vices. Our apartments offer students the luxury of being close to campus as well as other amenities. Our most sought after amenities include: a gym, a computer lab with free Wi-Fi, a TV lounge with cable, and two heated pools. We also offer 17 different floor plans with the convenience of indi-vidual lease contracts and roommate matching services. Mustang Village is the largest, most practical apartment community for any Cal Poly student, ” said Mustang Village Assistant Gen-

eral Manager / Leasing and Market Di-rector Jennifer Redley.Mixed with Cuesta students, stu-

dents have the opportunity with mingle with people of vast amount of backgrounds and experiences and not only have the Cal Poly experience.“It (Mustang Village) gives you a lit-

tle bit more diversity. It’s not just this or that, we have a little bit of every-thing there,” said Coelho. With most of the apartments hav-

ing the furniture already furnished, it lessens the burden on students to find furniture to put in their apartment and allows students to make an easy tran-sition from living on to off campus, or finding your ground when you first come to San Luis Obispo. As Mustang Village continues to

provide suitable living arrangements, some under $400, students will con-tinue to go Mustang Village as the place to live off campus.“Mustang Village is a good depend-

able place if you have no where else to go to,” said Coelho.

Best Off-Campus HousingMustang VillageDamien Lombardo

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Salon Lux is once again the winner for “Best Hair Salon.” Salon Lux is an Aveda Lifestyle Salon and Spa, located on Court Street in down-town San Luis Obispo, with a sec-ond location on Broad Street. The salon offers hair and spa services as well as selling the latest Aveda prod-ucts available. “Everyone has to go through a one

year training program before they are even allowed to set foot on the floor,” said employee Elise Elliot. “We also have continued education for the staff.” “We are also environmentally con-

scious,” said employee Marissa Evernden. “We follow the lifestyle of Aveda, whose products are all vegan

and the company promotes environ-mental practices such as using wind power energy sources.” Elliot and Evernden noted that the

Broad Street location has been es-tablished for about 16 years now, and the two locations have a different de-mographic. While the downtown loca-tion is centrally located and great for walk-in clients, the Broad Street lo-cation provides parking for customers that need to be closer to their vehi-cles. The downtown location tends to be a younger crowd and the facility is “more modern and hip,” Elliott said.If you have not been to Salon

Lux, it is time to make an appoint-ment. Their facilities are versatile to whatever your needs are, their practices are environmentally sound and their customer service is outstanding. Congratulations to Salon Lux once again.

Best Hair SalonSalon LuxAlexis Bradfield

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Best Nail Salon

@Nails Salon was voted “Best Nail Salon” by Cal Poly students this year. Its employees boast of its uniqueness saying it uses only the best products and has the largest product selection. Communication studies sophomore

Michelle Stiller said she was surprised with @Nails variety. “I couldn’t believe how many differ-

ent polish colors they had to choose from,” she said. “They really branch out, instead of just having the basics.” Stiller also said she liked the type of

lotion @Nails used on her legs when giving her a pedicure, which was dif-ferent from what most salons she’d been to used.

The salon has a variety of services to offer its customers including acrylic nail sets, manicures, pedicures, hand and foot treatments, facials, waxing and even deep-tissue massages. The wide range of services offered

aren’t the only reason this salon is the place to be. It is also big and open with a bright, fun and welcoming en-vironment, as well as a friendly staff.“We do our best to give the cus-

tomer’s what they want and to exceed their expectations,” employee Vince Tren said.He also said if a customer doesn’t

like what they get, they are guaran-teed to get their money back. No need to worry if you crack an acrylic or chip a nail, they will fix broken acrylics and touch up polish for free.Students are welcomed at this

trendy yet relaxing salon. Midterms on the mind? With the

help of @Nails, de-stress, sit back and study while getting a relaxing foot massage and pedicure. @Nails is located on Froom Ranch

Way off of Los Osos Valley Road, about five miles from campus.

@NailsTaylor deRegt

Breathtaking sunsets, rolling hills and a distant ocean breeze, Bishop Peak was voted year’s “Best First Date Location.” Lo-cated off of Foothill Bou-levard, Bishop Peak is in an ideal location for all couples to start off on the right foot.Agriculture science ju-

nior Jill Strange said she agrees with the votes. “I think Bishop makes an

awesome first date,

Best First Date

Hayley Vieira

Bishop Peak

see BISHOP, pg. 40

“We do our best to give the customer’s what they want.”

— Vince Tren, @Nails employee

egory. Goodwill not only offers great deals on gently-used items ,but the revenue from their sales help fund training programs and

career services for local residents in the community with barriers to employment. By shopping at Good-will you will not only be buying high quality gently-used products for less than the retail value you will also help to promote a more self-sufficient community.

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Have you ever wanted a day to be pampered and completely relaxed? Well then the Avila Hot Springs is the place for you. A luxurious and histor-ic area, the hot springs are a place where people can go to escape all their troubles and simply kick back and relax. Cal Poly students voted Avila Hot Springs the “Best Place to Pamper Yourself” simply because of all it has to offer and how amazing a job it does to please its customers. Have you ever wondered how a hot

spring is created? The famous mineral hot spring pool is formed deep within the earth’s mantle and the mineral water is brought up through their ar-tesian well and is usually around 130 to 135 degrees. The mineral water contains sodium, Silica, Iron, Cal-cium, Magnesium, Chloride, Sulfate, Bicarbonate and Borate and is great for your skin and relieving injuries.The hot springs were founded in

1907 when people were drilling for oil and found a natural hot spring instead, according to its website. Now more than 100 years later, the Avila Hot Springs offers a variety of luxurious amenities for tourists and locals. Not only does it have a sulfur-rich hot spring pool but also a heated fresh water pool, 31 cab-ins surrounding the park, picnic and BBQ facilities, and Hoagie’s restau-rant. The hot springs are very kid friendly with a double slide on the pools, an awesome game arcade, and offer swim lessons.The Avila hot springs are also a

great location in Avila, being only two miles from the beaches and surrounded by amazing hiking and biking trails. Tourists can also ex-perience the amazing town of San Luis Obispo with awesome restau-rants, shopping, and the college, Cal Poly.If you still don’t find yourself re-

laxed in and around the park, Avila Hot Springs offers massages and fa-cials to help relax and relieve tension for their guests.Lindsey Hartig, an employee of the

hot springs said, “all massages and facials book up really quick because of high demand for the services.” So if interested in booking either one, be sure to make your reservation well in advance.Hartig also said summer time is

their busiest time of the year and they are almost always booked up. The hot springs are always in high

demand and can be enjoyed by peo-ple of all ages. Open to the public sev-en days a week usually from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or 9 p.m. on weekends. Carissa Lane said, “When I went to

the hot springs last weekend, it was amazing how the hot springs took all the tension from me. I felt complete-ly relaxed after and could not wait to come back again.”So the next time you are stressed

from that pile of homework and studying needed to be done and you just need to clear your head and take a break, the Avila Hot Springs are a wonderful escape that can cure any kind of stress! For more information about the Avila Hot Springs, visit their website or call (805) 595-2359.

Best Place to Pamper Yourself

Avila Hot SpringsLizzie Sapiro

especially when the sun is set-ting,” Strange said. This hiking trail allows for the

perfect mix of eye contact, conver-sation starters and first kisses. Agriculture systems management

senior Maddie Voss said she hiked Bishop Peak for her first date. “It’s a good way to see if your new

prospect is in shape or not,” Voss said. On the other hand, agriculture

communication senior Kendall Jones said she does not agree. “Getting all sweaty in front of a

possible love is not my idea of a first date,” Jones said.Bishop Peak offers multiple dif-

ferent starting points, which helps accommodate different levels of hikers. The hike has many roman-tic rest spots under beautiful Oak Trees, on sunset-warmed rocks and on top of the peaking looking over beautiful San Luis Obispo.The hike is approximately four

miles up and back, and of the nine rocky “morros,” Bishop Peak is the highest at 1,559 feet. Hiking isn’t the only thing attraction it has to offer. With its rugged rocky cliffs, Bishop Peak attracts rock-climbing lovers as well.So next time you want to spend

time with someone new, think of the fresh air, beautiful view and the limited awkwardness that “San Luis Obispo’s Best First Date loca-tion,” Bishop Peak has to offer.

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The Fremont Theater, located on Monterey Street in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo, was voted the “Best Movie Theater” in San Luis Obispo. The art deco the-ater was built in 1942 and contin-ues to be a popular place to catch a show. “It is the most distinct theater

I’ve been to,” aerospace engineer-ing sophomore Ryan Godfrey said.General engineering sophomore

Kamryn Fall said the Fremont of-fers a unique experience from other movie theaters. “It’s got that really awesome gi-

ant retro screen,” Fall said. “When you go to the Fremont, you’re going to just that one show. There aren’t tons of screens and that really amps up the experience.”Fremont Theater assistant manag-

er Maryanna Espejo said one of the major differences between the Fre-mont and other theaters is that the Fremont has special showings once or twice a month which include the Big Screen Favorites movies, where movie goers can go see movies they

otherwise may never have had the chance to see on the big screen, such as “White Christmas,” “The Godfather,” “West Side Story” and “Casablanca.” “We have the Rewind Series

which attracts students, where we show movies like ‘Fight Club,’ ‘The Goonies’ and ‘A Christmas Story,’” Espejo said. “We also have theater rentals and host nonprofit events.” The Fremont is also known for

having midnight movie premieres for movies such as “Harry Potter” and “Twilight.”“I saw several midnight pre-

mieres,” business administration senior Maya Coopergard said. “Ev-eryone’s dressed up and it’s just a really fun environment. When there’s going to be a new movie or premiere, you know it’s going to be at the Fremont. It just has that kind of reputation.”Espejo said the Fremont has a lot

of leeway when it comes to deco-rating, which allows the theater to go all out for premieres, such as setting up Quidditch rings for the Harry Potter movie premieres. The Fremont theater also offers

discounted $5.50 tickets to stu-dents all day on Wednesdays.

Best Movie Theater

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When studying for school or reading for pleasure, Cal Poly students’ go-to place is Barnes and Noble. This year, Barnes and Noble was voted the best bookstore in San Luis Obispo by Mustang Daily readers.Conveniently located downtown,

Barnes and Noble is always full of customers searching for a new series to start, flipping through a magazine for the latest celebrity gossip or preparing for a test.Animal science sophomore and

Barnes and Noble member Roxy Smith said she stops in the book store at least once a week. “I love Barnes and Noble because

of the overall atmosphere I sup-pose,” Smith said. “They have a huge selection, and what they don’t have they’ll special order for you. Also, the employees are always su-per helpful, and the membership benefits are great.”

Other than books, Barnes and No-ble sells various DVDs, desk and of-fice accessories and even toys and games such as LeapFrogs and puz-zles. Students can also find text-books, cookbooks or tablets such as Barnes and Noble’s “Nook.” Another thing that draws students

to Barnes and Noble is the Star-bucks located upstairs. There are tables perfect for spending the day studying with a cup of coffee. History sophomore Katherine Sa-nine said she goes to the book store because of the atmosphere and the fact that it has a Starbucks inside. “I enjoy going to Barnes and

Noble because I am a nerdy his-tory major and love to be around books,” Sanine said. “Also, it’s su-per quiet and has a Starbucks up-stairs for when I need caffeine to keep studying.”With its relaxing environment,

friendly staff and huge array of books to choose from, it is no won-der Cal Poly students consider it the best bookstore around.

Best Bookstore

Barnes and NobleKelly Schwantner

Thanksforreading!

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When Cal Poly students are looking for a fun environment to enjoy a night with their friends, many choose The Graduate. This year, the Graduate was voted the “Best Dance Spot” in San Luis Obispo. On most nights, the club offers ad-

mission to those 18 and older, provid-ing an opportunity for the portion of the population that is younger than 21. “I love the Grad because I am in a

sorority, and it is one of the places

in town that we can all get in to and have a good time together,” graphic communication sophomore Krista Black said.The Graduate offers many specials

throughout the week. For example, on Mondays the famous “Gradburger” is only $5, and Wednesday night is “Col-lege Hump Night.” Anyone with an 18-and-over college ID is welcome, and drink deals start at 10 p.m. Themed nights at The Graduate in-

clude Latin Explosion on Fridays and Country night on Thursdays, according to The Graduate’s website. On Country night, the Cal Poly Line Dance Club

teaches line dancing lessons starting at 8 p.m. Lessons are followed by mu-sic and dancing at 9 p.m. “I love Thursdays at the Grad be-

cause I get to dance in a care-free environment where no one judges me and everyone just has fun,” journalism sophomore Lia Randazzo said. “Also, I get to wear country clothes that might look strange anywhere else.”On Saturdays, there are various en-

tertaining concerts, featuring bands, artists and DJs. Black said she recently attended a

Crizzly concert and had a blast. “It was a lot of fun,” she said. “There

were a lot of people, but everything was very well organized, so it wasn’t too crowded.”If you are a Cal Poly student looking

to enjoy a football game, have a burger with friends or let loose on the dance floor, check out the Graduate at 990 Industrial Way in San Luis Obispo.

The Graduate

Kelly Schwantner

Best Dance Spot

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Since 1983, triathletes, volunteers and spectators gather at the annual Wildflower Festival Weekend for an exciting and competitive Central Coast race, brought to by the profes-sional organizers of Tri-California. As the new year takes its toll,

so will the anniversary of the fes-tival reaching its 30th year. The event was voted “Best Central Coast Event.” On the weekend of May 4 to 6, thousands of athletes will gather at Lake San Antonio in Northern California to compete in one of the most challenging races. Whether it’s the Long Course

Triathlon, the Olympic Distance Triathlon or the Mountain Bike Tri-athlon, each individual will choose a course and fight mentally, physi-cally and emotionally to the finish. The weekend isn’t just about the

competition, but it’s also about the overall atmosphere. The atmo-sphere is what makes the triathlon unique in many ways. With staff and volunteers of all

ages, the Avia Wildflower Festival also includes live bands, food ven-dors from local restaurants, the

latest triathlon gear, camping and wine tasting. Business administration senior

Natalie Fletcher said she is happily working as an intern for the promo-tion team. “Our main motto of Tri-California is

to exercise with purpose,” Fletcher said. “The weekend is about every-one coming together and realizing that not just professional athletes can live a healthy lifestyle.“ Fletcher said she has been involved

for a couple years where she gets to work with the Cal Poly volunteers and getting the word out about the event with fliers and presentations. She said the weekend wouldn’t

be successful without all the co-operative and helpful volunteers that make the race a success. Volunteers come from all parts of the world to help and support the 8,000 competitors, but the stu-dents from Cal Poly deserve a huge thanks, for they are who, in large part make the Wildflower Festival Weekend possible. Just this past year, Morgan Mur-

phrey, a biochemistry sophomore, volunteered at the weekend’s Festival.

Best Central Coast Event

WildflowerNicolette Leslie

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Bike troubles: We all have them and we all hate them. In desperate times we can only hope we choose the right bike shop to give us all the help we can get. Fear no longer, Cal Poly students voted Foothill Cyclery as the best place to go for all your bike needs. Conveniently located a few minutes

from campus, this bike shop provides students with the service needed to roll in style. “The best thing about Foothill Cy-

clery is the fact that it’s so close to campus,” journalism sophomore Kel-ly Schwantner said. “If I ever have bike troubles, like a flat tire or some-thing, I know I can easily walk my

bike there to get it fixed.”Offering a 24-hour turnaround on

bicycle labor and repair, students can get their bikes fixed and tuned up within 24 hours, making it easy on those who use their bikes to com-mute everyday.Foothill Cyclery also carries leading

brands such as Trek and Shimano, and provides options for the experienced road cyclist or the average commuter. “People like to come to us be-

cause we provide a tangible benefit to the community and keep people on their bikes by carrying a good selection of products and treat-ing people nicely and personably,” owner Josh Cohen said.A wide selection of road bikes,

hybrids, beach cruisers and moun-tain bikes are available for the bik-er in everyone.

Best Bike Shop NFoothill CycleryLauren Rubcic

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From backpacking to rock climbing, to snowboarding and skiing, Mountain Air Sports in downtown San Luis Obispo provides the outdoor enthusiast with friendly customer service, top-tier gear and a knowledgeable workforce. Manager Josh Haring said the store is

great for San Luis Obispo customers’ outdoor needs. “We like to think of ourselves as

your one-stop-shop for all your out-door needs,” Haring said. “Not only do we have the best selection in town, but we also have expert staff that can offer recommendations or answer virtually any question or con-cern you may have.”Whatever the season, Mountain Air

Sports has the selection and inventory to make your next outdoor adventure a memorable one, Haring said. “What separates us from the pack

is our commitment to quality,” Har-ing said. “We have hard-to-find products like Arc’Teryx backpacks that can be used for basically any outdoor situation. Our stock of Pata-gonia products, which are extremely popular among our clientele, is vast and varied. No other retailer in town can match our offerings.” Expert backpacker and current floor

manager Sam Meloni has been com-ing to Mountain Air Sports all his life. “I grew up in Los Osos, so I started

coming here at a very young age,” Meloni said. “Things haven’t really changed now that I’m an adult. They still have the best selection and ser-vice so it was a no-brainer to come

work here.”Meloni said the Mountain Air Sports’

personal touch is great for custom-ers, no matter what equipment they’re looking for or how much outdoor expe-rience they’ve had.“The cool thing about our store is

that we cater to everyone’s interest and experience level,” Meloni said. “If you’re a beginning skier or snowboard-er, we can certainly set you up with all the right gear. If you’re an advanced backpacker or hiker, like myself, we can continue to supply you with the latest and best gear on the market.”In addition to its wide offerings

across various outdoor disciplines, Mountain Air Sports also offers de-tailed hiking books of San Luis Obis-po County, the Central Coast and one of California’s most famous state parks, Big Sur.

Mountain Air SportsPierre Kacsinta

Best Sports Shop“The most difficult thing was we

had to wake up really early to set up and plan for the day,” Murphrey said. “But the most rewarding part was cheering on the competitors at the 18th mile and seeing that our encouragement made them run faster and try harder.” Though it may take an incredible

amount of a volunteer’s coopera-tion, the participation and help is worth it. Come participate in the “Best

Central Coast Event” around with three separate races that circle the enjoyments of camping, food and fun. From the competitors to the volunteers, the festival weekend is full of excitement. Wildflower is an event that every-

one should get a chance to experi-ence and realize what they mean when they say, “You’ve raced the rest, now race the best.”

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One Way Board Shop has been in business on the Central Coast for

more than 13 years. Owners of the shop are Santa Maria locals Dan and Dave Pankratz. The main stores are in Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo, but One Way also has a shop located

in Mazatlan, Mexico. In addition to their stores they em-

phasize their online sales with a web-site, onewayboardshop.com, and a partnership with a site called “selloutz.com,” said general manager and surf buyer for the San Luis Obispo location, Derrick Conahan. Conahan said Cal Poly students come

to the shop often. “I would say 30 percent of our cus-

tomers are Cal Poly students,” Cona-han said. Biomedical engineering senior Dar-

en Ito-Stone is one of them. He said he likes One Way for its variety. “I don’t feel like I have limited options

when I want to get something there, it has a good variety,” Ito-Stone said. The shop’s motto is “Rider owned

and operated.” The owners really emphasize that the people who work at the shop actually use the products they are selling. All employees are involved in at least one of the three major board sports whether it be surfing, skating or snowboarding.Conahan said he is “stoked” the store

was voted the best board shop in San Luis Obispo. “I want to stress that we really ap-

preciate the students picking us at the best board shop,” Conahan said. “Thank you.”

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Trader Joe’s is known for its high-quality products at a reasonable price and Cal Poly students have noticed. For yet another year, Cal Poly students voted Trader Joe’s the “Best Grocery Store.” Trader Joe’s offers a wide variety of

fresh and frozen foods that are easy for students to enjoy. Business administration senior San-

dy McClenahan said she likes going to Trader Joe’s because of the quality of its food. “I feel like I’m getting higher-quality

products and healthier food,” McCle-nahan said. “It seems less processed.”McClenahan said she relies on

Trader Joe’s for all of her fruits and vegetables. She also said she finds the smaller variety of products help-ful because it makes it easier to do her shopping. “When I go in there, I don’t feel over-

whelmed with every brand name that’s been crammed into my head since I

was two,” McClenahan said.Students don’t want to spend a lot

of time in the grocery store mak-ing decisions on what to buy. Trad-er Joe’s makes it easier with their streamlined product choices and suggested weekly items. Environmental management and

protection senior Kirsten Mortensen said she likes Trader Joe’s for its packaged food.“I’ve never had such good frozen

food before,” Mortensen said. She said she loves discovering new

items that you can’t find at any other grocery store. She also likes to try the samples, because they always give her good dinner ideas. Mortensen said she chooses to

shop at Trader Joe’s because of the friendly environment. “I have conversations with the ca-

shiers every time I go in there,” Mortensen said.Its popularity among students can be

attributed to a number of things, but what we know for sure is that Trader Joe’s is Cal Poly students’ favorite place to go grocery shopping.

Best Grocery Store

Trader Joe’sLaurel McKay

One Way Board Shop

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Best Auto Shop

As college students living on tight bud-gets, taking the car in to be repaired is the last thing we want to worry about. But Villa Automotive, with more than 60 years of experience, has remained committed to serving the needs of Cal Poly students.“The students are of huge impor-

tance to the City of San Luis Obispo,” owner John Villa said. “But we are also truly blessed to have these kids in the area. They’re smart, hard workers and they want to learn.” Villa Automotive began as a truck-

ing business in 1912. Villa’s grand-father owned four Packard trucks which collected all the milk bottles in San Luis Obispo and delivered them to the creamery. Later, in 1947 after the war, John’s

father bought a gas station on the cor-

ner of Foothill and Chorro. John and his brother began working in the shop when they were eight years old. The business has since moved to

two locations on Francis and South streets. Villa continues to remain committed

to helping fulfill students’ automotive needs with friendly service and reason-able prices.“We offer a 10 percent discount to

Cal Poly students on all repairs,” Vil-la said. “But our specials and smog checks are excluded.”Sam Cates, a business administration

junior, said he drove all over town look-ing for a place to smog check his car. Since his car is registered in San Di-ego, a city with much higher pollution than San Luis Obispo, no repair shops he visited could test his car, Cates said. “They stand apart because they are

certified to test cars from more pol-luted areas,” Cates said. “It only took half an hour and the price wasn’t bad.”

Villa AutomobileMiles Fairchild

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CONTENTSinternational house

housing rules

productivity to the max

living in noda

apartment & dorm food

when roommates go wrong

housing options

dining on campus

organizing while decorating

storing clothes

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STAFFEditor-in-Chief: Joel Hanel

Lifestyle Editor: Haley Twist

Community Editor: Lee Pham

Writers and Contributors: Eden Creamer, Joshua Wood, Barry Falls Jr., Ciera Choate, Ryan Pitkin, Malcolm Carter, Jordan McSwain, Sarah Obeid, Tricia Bangit, Patrick Bogans, Corbin Peters, Cody Brown, Holli Gorrido

Marketing Director: Brian Mister

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meet and live with students from far-reaching corners of the world without leaving the comfort of your home.

Lee Pham

At the core of Witherspoon Hall is a living experience unmatched by anywhere else at UNC Charlotte. The International House, located on the second fl oor, gives Americans a taste of studying abroad by pairing two U.S. students with two international students - an opportunity for both sides of the fence to learn about the grass on the other side.

Pricing & amenities*Apartments ($3155) 4 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Living room Kitchen

Suite ($2847) 2 bedroom (2 students/room) 1 bath Living room

Common room Table seating Lounge seating Air hockey Ping pong Kitchen*Price is based on 2011-2012 rates.

It gives all of us the chance to get to know ‘real Americans.’ They show us the American way of life from music and road trips to beer pong and school spirit.“It gives all of us the chance to “It gives all of us the chance to

Char l o t t e K o y r oHeidelberg, Germany

I love walking into my apartment and seeing my foreign room-mates cooking ethnic food. They always make us dinner and try to incorporate their culture into our everyday lives.

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“of life from music and road trips

“of life from music and road trips to beer pong and school spirit. “to beer pong and school spirit.

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visit housing.uncc.edu to apply for the program. photo/ holli garrido

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TO THE MAX organizing your workstation is the key to success. remember, a cluttered desk is a cluttered mind.

Barry Fal ls Jr.

The board

Coffee corner

External hard drivePrinting center

Textbooks, notebooks and binders

Regardless if you prefer taking notes on paper or on a laptop you’re going to need consistent access to a printer.

When you’re stretched for time with an approaching deadline chances are there will be times when you won’t be able to make it to the closest public printing service.

And for those who may need to share notes, a scanner or copier is a must.

If you’re anything like me you struggle to keep up with organizing your digital fi les between your personal laptop and other computer devices.

Most school assignments are completed through computers and as we all come to fi nd out at one time or another, computers are never 100 percent reliable.

That’s why keeping a back-up external hard drive is so important.

Many students use smartphones as personal agendas.The problems is that they do not always check their cell phone notes and calendar events often enough for reminders to serve their purpose.

Having a dry erase/cork board is a great fi x. Keep track of the classes, events and due dates all inone place.

A standard board will run you about $15. In addition be sure to pick up a pack of dry erase markers, eraser, board cleaner, magnetic cup, a pack of thumbtacks and mounting tape.

If you are one of the many 49ers who juggles 15 credit hours, a part time job and an internship of some sort, caffeine is probably your drug of choice.

No coffee maker compares to the Keurig machine which can quickly make one cup of tea, coffee, hot cocoa or more.

I recommend: Folgers’ Vanilla Biscotti, Sweet Lemon Perfect Iced Tea, Millstone’s Hazelnut Cream and to-go cups

It may seem like a no-brainer but keeping your papers organized on a shelf will inevitably save you from some sticky situations.

It will also keep them from being stepped on which is especially important for those who plan on selling their books. photo/ corbin peters

productivity

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APARTMENT &DORM

Tricia Bangit

19 mini fridge must-

haves for under $50:

fruit jelly ketchup creamer butter cream cheese yogurt waffl es vegetables bacon

hot dogs lunchables bagel bites hot pockets mini pizzas milk soda eggs

cheese

Most of the time I fi nd myself hungry as soon as I get out of class. As my stomach grumbles I get severely

tempted to grab soup or a warm croissant on campus. Picking up a sandwich at Amelie’s on the way home doesn’t seem like a bad idea either. Sometimes I cave in to that craving for

quick food and then I have to remind myself I’m on a budget.Of course everyone is always on some

sort of budget but as a college student eating out often feels like the easiest answer to a lifestyle that requires

balancing a busy, erratic schedule.In reality it’s almost always cheaper to

eat at home or in your dorm than it is to eat out. I quickly realized that for the $8 it costs

for a restaurant burger I could easily make four at home. Even fi let mignons are a lot cheaper

from the grocery store.When I buy ingredients for a dinner that

will cost $5 a person there are usually ingredients left over that can be used for meals later in the week.There are various staple foods to keep

in your kitchen, including eggs, sugar, fl our, pasta sauce, rice, cheese, certain spices and pasta. These ingredients are always relatively

inexpensive, versatile and last for several meals. They are true must-haves for any dorm with a kitchen.A small bag of fl our can last for months

if not longer and can be used to make pancakes, creamy pasta sauce and a variety of other tasty treats. Eggs are used for lots of desserts as

well as meatballs and fried rice.

if you always have a supply of handy ingredients, dinner could be much better than take-out.

SPICE UP YOUR KITCHEN! Fun ingredients & how to use them

Bell Peppers:chilisaladnoodle stir frypizzaquesadillas tacosstuffed peppers

Lemon juice: marinated fi shsalad dressingseasoned chickenlemon bars

Tomatoes:salsabruschettasaladsandwichesburgers

Shredded cheese:soupquesadillastacosbaked potatoesnachos

illustration/ joshua wood & haley twist

food

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When Crown Commons becomes too repetitive there are plenty of dining options all over campus that have a variety of food. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite to get through class or are willing to splurge a little here is a guide to some meal values for non-dining hall food around campus.

Einstein Brothers Bagels For a quick breakfast/early lunch stop before class, get a bagel at Einstein’s in the Student Union. A good bagel with butter ($1.60) or cream cheese ($2.55) will get you through those early lectures without having a vocal stomach.Wendy’s Located in the

Student Union, Wendy’s is usually middle of the road with price but the restaurant has two value meals for around $3.50 that can suppress hunger for a couple of classes.Smasher’s Similar to

Wendy’s value meals

picking the right meal at this burger place in Prospector can definitely save money. For example, a burger with a single patty, a bag of chips and a large soft drink can run just around $4.50.

Chick-fil-A The beloved chicken sandwich chain is located in the south court of Prospector. Everything there meal-wise is relatively

middle priced ($5-$7), for campus standards.Feisty’s This hot dog fast

food restaurant located in Prospector. Boasting a combo of a hot-dog, drink and a ton of fries for a little more than $5, Feisty’s is the underdog of Prospector.

UNO in the Cone Center & Mamma Leone’s in Prospector & the Student

Union Some fine and delicious pizza is definitely present all around campus. Personal pan pizzas at both locations are a good alternative to the pizza that may get boring at the dining halls.Along with pizza, there are

also other Italian options available at Mamma Leone’s from $5 to $7 including pasta and sandwiches.The mid-ranged prices don’t come with a drink, so with one the price may go over $7.Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina

Fresh, fast and made-to-order Mexican food in Prospector can definitely break the monotony of the dining hall. With options ranging from nachos to quesadillas Salsarita’s hits the spot.These locations are just

a few suggestions for some cheap meals around campus. However, there are plenty of other locations that may have some good deals as well.

ON CAMPUS unc charlotte provides plenty of places to eat, no matter what budget you are trying to stick to.

Patr ick Bogans

the prospector building has many dining options for students with various budgets. photo/ oleg zigalenko

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HOUSINGfollowing housing guidelines can lead to a pleasant stay in campus living.

Sarah Obeid

As college rolls around, students especially incoming freshmen, are excited to move out and live away from home. Living on campus provides a tremendous opportunity for students to learn independence, gain extra freedoms and bond with other UNC Charlotte students.However this newfound freedom

comes with responsibilities and rules that students must uphold. Each student receives a resident handbook upon moving in.In the Contract for Residential Services

students are told what actions are in violation of housing rules. Students must not tamper with fi re alarms or start a fi re, house a pet, damage property, throw items off a balcony, walk or stand on railings or ledges, misuse the elevators or move into a room late. The biggest concern here is to ensure the safety and security of students and others around them.

Gregory Jaros, a UNC Charlotte sophomore, was reprimanded for leaving his wet shoes outside along the ledge of his dorm room in Moore Hall.“Big mistake. I should not have left my

shoes out like that. I had to do some kind of bulletin board activity to make up for it,” said Jaros.Luckily, it was Jaros’s fi rst offense.

Had it not been the punishment could have been much greater. The university reserves the right to cancel housing contracts if rules are violated.

To maintain living status on campus it is mandatory that students be fully enrolled and complete the check-in process. It is also against the contract if students provide temporary housing for people that are not enrolled with the university.

Students under 21 years of age cannot consume any alcoholic beverage on campus. This is not only a national law but also a university policy. Students or guests under 21 cannot drink inside or outside of residential areas. Students who are 21 and older can have alcohol in their room or apartment with a roommate who is also 21. Individuals who choose to drink can be questioned and asked to show their ID with a birth date. The policy states that students who are allowed to drink must drink responsibly and abide by the rules.Items NOT to bring: Decorating a dorm

room can be extremely entertaining. Fog machines and oil burning lamps are pretty cool but unfortunately these are not permitted. Ceiling fans, deadbolt locks, multi-plug extensions cords and more are also outside of the “what you can have” realm. Blenders and toaster ovens are fi ne so feel free to make your toaster strudels or enjoy a smoothie.Sitting alone in a dorm can get really

boring. Everyone likes to have guests over and a lot of students thrive off the social aspect in college. Guests are allowed from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m. on

weeknights and 12 p.m. to 2 a.m. on weekends. Voting to extend these times can occur but only some dorms allow voting. Having guests over requires the approval from roommates and guests must also respect the rules that residents follow. If you are sick or need to study it is okay to humbly tell your roommate’s friends you would like them to leave.

Quiet Hours: “I remember freshman year, I would be trying to review for a test or head to bed and my roommate would come in screaming and yelling with her friends. Not only that but it would be close to midnight on a school night,” said Alex Krzynski, a UNC Charlotte sophomore.Studying and sleeping are essential

so residents are to respect the quiet hour rules. Quiet hours Sunday through Thursday are 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.; Friday and Saturday 1 a.m. to 8 a.m. During fi nal exam period the quiet hours are extended to 24 hours a day.Look for the student handguide for

more housing guidelines.

images/ resident handbook 2011-2012

rules

Window PolicyThe contract for Residential Services defi nes each of the following as a breach of the contract that WILL result in cancellation of the contract and exclusion from campus residence:• “Intentionally standing, sitting or walking on window ledges or balcony railings; intentionally placing objects that might fall and injure someone below.”• “Intentionally throwing or dropping objects from windows or balconies in any residence hall, suite, or apartment.”

images/ resident handbook 2011-2012images/ resident handbook 2011-2012

Because of the dangers and risks to residents and fi re fi ghters associated with equipment that has been tampered with, false fi re alarms and intentional fi res, there are criminal and civil penalties for intentionally setting any fi re; for intentionally causing any false fi re alarm; and for vandalizing or tampering with any fi re alarm or fi re protection equipment (including covering smoke/heat detectors).

to leave.

Quiet Hours: “I remember freshman

GuestsBuilding residents are responsible for the conduct and behavior of their guests and guests must be escorted at all times. Guests should present a University ID, a driver’s license, or some other government issued photo ID to a staff member if requested. At no time should you loan your ID card to a guest to use in your absense.

for people that are not enrolled with the university.

Students under 21 years of age cannot consume any alcoholic beverage on campus. This is not only a national law

Prohibited Items in ALL Residential AreasOpen coil burners/Hot platesSpace heatersOutdoor “open fl ame” grillsCharcoalLighter fl uidHalogen lamps/bulbsFog machinesFirearmsOil burning lampsMulti-plug wall outletsMulti-plug extension cordsAny appliance capable of heating grease or oil to a burning pointCeiling fansOutside antennasChain locksDeadbolt locks

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LIVING INdon’t feel restricted to university city. there are a lot of other areas around charlotte open to unc charlotte students.

Ryan Pitkin

When I moved out of my parent’s house I spent about five years living in different parts of the University area. I lived everywhere from a house in College Downs with three roommates to an apartment in Thornberry with one roommate and everything in between.

About three years out of high school I decided to go back to school and started going to Central Piedmont Community College. Two years later I was making the move to UNC Charlotte and having a horrible realization: living in University City isn’t for me.

I ended up finding a nice townhouse off North Davidson Street for rent that was not any different than I was paying at my previous place, and I made the move. Two years later I couldn’t be happier with my decision to become a NoDa resident.

One thing to know about NoDa is that it is basically

a well-to-do island. It’s an oasis of bars and businesses completely surrounded by neighborhoods you wouldn’t want to walk through after a certain time of night. Some people think this means crime inevitably is a way of life in NoDa, which is only true to a very small extent.

There is quite a problem with car break-ins, as there is in most places of Charlotte and I have been personally hit by a wave of break-ins that happened throughout the entire neighborhood. The guy pulled my window down and shattered my entire interior in an unsuccessful attempt to steal my CD player.

Thieves like this sometimes roam these early morning streets. I know of a couple of robberies in the two-and-a-half years I’ve lived here but it is statistically much safer than walking home or to your car after a night spent downtown.

Other than that NoDa has done everything for me that I hoped a change of scenery would do.

The first thing that became apparent was how communal the people who live here really are. As soon as anyone realized that I was new to living here they would introduce themselves, buy me a beer and I soon had a circle of friends that I could look to for a good time any day of the week.

Many people have the notion that only hippies and hipsters wander the streets of NoDa. This couldn’t be further from the truth but I support the myth because it keeps the dubstep dancers and Jersey Shore types 36 blocks away in Uptown Charlotte.

Most people know that Neighborhood Theatre and The Evening Muse are two of the best music venues in the city. My favorite is the outdoor stage at Salvador

Deli.Every other Friday

night during the warm weather seasons there is a gallery crawl around the neighborhood during which shops sell art, vendors set up on the street, bars run specials and bands gear up to play free outdoor shows in front of Salvador Deli. The atmosphere is incomparable to anything I’ve experienced any other place in Charlotte.

There are the big names like Cabo Fish Taco, the aforementioned ‘Deli and new kid on the block Jack Beagle’s, which is also making a huge name for itself.

I don’t see myself leaving NoDa as long as I’m in Charlotte. Spend a spring day on the huge patio at Solstice Tavern or a night in the game room at the relatively new Blind Pig bar and you might get sucked in too.

a painting on the wall of jack beagle’s in noda shows the artistic nature of the area. photo/ ryan pitkin

looking southbound down north davidson street. photo/ ryan pitkin

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Whether you live on or off campus you are probably going to be living with someone else. This other person is known as a roommate, a noun. Some choose to pre-select a roommate while others allow fate to make the decisions for them. Regardless of the way your roommate is selected it is possible that you will be saddled with the daunting bad roommate. So now the only question is what kind of bad roommate it is that you have and how can you deal with your situation.

THE SLOB

There is dirty laundry on the floor, used dishes piled sky high, the garbage hasn’t been taken out in weeks and there is a peculiar odor coming from under your roommate’s bed. Ew. No matter what your living agreement says and no matter how dirty the room gets your roommate just won’t clean up after themselves. If your roommate is really that gross and you really can’t stand it, there are only two things you can do.

SOLUTION: First, you need to discuss the filth with your roommate. As awkward as it might be it must be done. If your roommate still won’t clean up after themselves you better hope you put something in your roommate agreement about cleaning up. If you did, take your issues to your RA. If your roommate is violating the roommate agreement your RA will be the best person to intervene on your behalf.

THE WARTHOG

If you live with a warthog, you know it. Your unfortunate soul has a roommate who cannot seem to make it through the night without unleashing a chorus of snores. You are convinced your dear roommate has sleep apnea and instead of dealing with their medical issue they decided to bother you instead. You have two options to deal with your warthog.

SOLUTION: You could present your roommate with Breathe Right Nasal Strips for their birthday. Nothing says “happy birthday” like anti-snore strips. If that doesn’t work you can take advantage of the room change process at the end of the semester.

Once in a while people have an itch that needs to be scratched. That is totally OK until your roommate’s relief impedes on your ability to enter and enjoy the solace of your own room. Whether you hear moaning through the wall or you have walked in on your roommate

taking care of the business, everything has a limit.

SOLUTION: Although you might feel uncomfortable discussing with your roommate the frequency of which they “do the deed,” you should politely ask that they turn on music or television to mask the noise.

solving common roommate dilemmas that can plague you down the road if you don’t nip it in the bud.

Eden Creamer

photo/ mct campus

photo/ mct campus

photo/ mct campus

photo/ aaron cress

WHENGO WRONG

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THE SEX ADDICT

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ORGANIZINGWHILE want to make your dorm or apartment feel

like home? there are always things you can do to decorate and maximize your space

Haley Twist

pictures & notes

With busy schedules, piles of textbooks, high credit-hour numbers and a constant flow of homework, students have to remain organized in some way or another. But who says they can’t do it in creative ways? This is where dorm decoration comes in. Students can learn to both stay organized and creatively decorate their dorms or apartments at the same time.

Decoration meets to-do lists in this creative way to display your tasks. The picture to the right shows flowered stands, meant for holding pictures, being used as stands for stickie notes. It’s a great way to decorate a bare desk or window sill and also to remember the various tasks at hand.

Under your bed is another great place to store items without taking up any walking space around your room. Try a small bookcase or set of shelves to fit any miscellaneous items.

photos/ haley twist

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Who has a bigger stack of books than a college student? Whether they are textbooks for class, smaller reads for an English class or books for personal enjoyment there is a limited amount of space in a dorm room or apartment to store them all. So why not make them a part of the decoration? Instead of tossing them in your schoolbag, under the bed or on the floor, stack them in a creative, decorative way such as in the picture above.

Flash drives, external hard drives, not to mention printers and chargers: all things that students will have to plug into their computers at one time or another. Try a splitter to maximixe the space around your computer and to give your USB port a break. You can also buy one in a fun shape or design to make the cluttered mess look somewhat cooler. The one pictured to the right is in the shape of a dog.

decoratingreminders

storage

under-bed storage

combining

stacking

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OPTIONSwhen deciding where to live on campus, students have 17 different options of residential buildings. each building offers a unique experience.

Eden Creamer & Jordan McSwain

Sanford, Moore, Hols-houser and Scott Halls. Each fl oor is separated by gender and each room comes with two beds, two desks, two dressers and two wardrobes.

Wallis hosts a large per-centage of upperclassmen in apartment style dorms. The building is four fl oors high and wraps around a courtyard with Lynch and Miltimore Halls.

Miltimore Hall is the new-est residential building on campus. A mixture of suites and apartment styles Milti-more Hall provides plentiful space.

Hickory Hall, the only all girls dorm on campus, pro-vides students with suite-style housing. These rooms have two bedrooms, a com-mon room and a bathroom.

Hawthorn Hall is a suite style building with suites for four people. Each suite has two bedrooms, a common room, and a bathroom. This building houses the engi-neer learning community.

Witherspoon Hall houses mainly international, honors and scholarship students. Rooms vary from apartment style and suite style dorms. All rooms have bedding for four students.

Lynch Hall houses only freshman students, many of whom are members of various learning communi-ties based upon different interests and majors. These rooms are suite style.

Rooms in Cedar Hall are suite style. They have two bedrooms, a common room and a bathroom. The build-ing is located in a grouping with Hickory and Sycamore Halls near the Greenhouse.

Sycamore Hall, located near the Botanical Gardens on campus, provides stu-dents with suite-style dorm rooms. Each suite has two bedrooms (two students per room), a bathroom and a common room.

Martin Village, a group-ing of buildings featuring apartment-style housing, is meant for upperclassment students. Each apartment has four bedrooms, a bath-room, a kitchen and a com-mon room.

Witherspoon HallThe Highrises

Martin Village

Wallis Hall Lynch Hall

Miltimore Hall Cedar Hall

Sycamore HallHickory Hall

Hawthorn Hall

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visit housing.uncc.edu for more information

Pine Hall includes apart-ment-style housing for students. Each apartment has four bedrooms, a bath-room, a common room and a kitchen. Pine is also locat-ed in close proximity to the Student Union.

Maple Hall, which is built in an apartment-style, is close to the Student Union. Each apartment has four bed-rooms, a bathroom, a com-mon room and a kitchen.

Oak Hall, near the Student Union, provides suite-style housing. The suites have two bedrooms, a bathroom and a common room. Oak also houses the 24-hour loan key desk for students who lose their keys.

Elm Hall features all apart-ment-style rooms, each with four bedrooms, a bath-room, a common room and a kitchen. Rooms also include either a balcony or terrace.

photos/ cody brown, holli garrido, corbin peters, joshua wood

Pine Hall

Elm Hall

Maple Hall

Oak Hall

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STORINGtoo many clothes to count? below are some ways to organize a huge wardrobe like you never thought possible.

Malcolm Carter

The drawers are the place where you can make the most of your space. Fold your shirts in half hamburger

style then fold the right and left sides in like a pamphlet. Flip it over and your collar should be at the top.Three stacks of these shirts should

be able to fit into your drawer and still look neat but if you need you can fit more in the drawer. You can also fit socks in between the shirt columns so they don’t slide around.Use another drawer to store the

garments that don’t need to be folded such as spandex, soffee shorts, bras or boxers.

You can’t really predict the weather nowadays so why not just keep all your clothes at your dorm? I know it’s hard trying to keep all the those clothes without a walk-in closet and fifty-inch tall dresser and vanity but don’t worry. This will guide you into the right way of storing your clothes.The biggest problem is having

a whole bunch of extra clothes during the winter. You never know when you’ll wake up and feel bold, ready to try out an amazing outfit only to find that you left your deep cut baby blue v-neck at home.

Use the top part of your closet to store thick cotton items. Stack them on top of each other in columns of small width. Hoodies fit really welll here.

If you have more than five pairs of shoes you probably won’t be able to fit all of them in the bottom of your closet. I found that the best thing to do is line up a row of shoeboxes in the back row of the closet. Put shoes you wear less frequently in the boxes, and your main pairs on top.

photos/ malcolm carter

clothesstacking your shirts

crazy about shoes?

closet space

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UNIVERSITY WALK

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

University Walk is the premier off-campus student housing community in Charlotte. The community offers fully furnished four bedroom/four bathroom apartments as well as an updated fi tness center, game room and tanning beds. Pay zero deposit for a limited time only.

Apply online at www.uncwalk.com or stop by for a tour at 1205 University Walk Circle, right across the street from campus.

HLR offers a wide variety of housing options and program choices. Students may choose from traditional residence halls, suite-style units, or apartments (with kitchens).

Check out our ad inside, or take a closer look at all we have to offer by visiting us online at: housing.uncc.edu

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Homecoming HighlightsSunday, Oct. 28Noon - Hanging of the Banners (Student Union)

Monday, Oct. 29Noon - Banner Judging (Student Union)3 p.m.- Canned Art Competition (Student Union)

Thursday, Nov. 17 p.m. - Variety Show (Ron Houston Center for the Perform-ing Arts)9 p.m. - Royalty Crowning (Ron Houston Center for the Perform-ing Arts)

Friday, Nov. 28 a.m. - Bell Ringing (south of Administration Building)11 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Walk Out Day Celebration (Colden Pond)

2 p.m. - International Flag-Raising Ceremony (Joyce and Harvey White International Plaza)7 p.m. - Variety Show (Ron Houston Center for the Perform-ing Arts)

Saturday, Nov.3 9 a.m. - Parade (starts at corner of Ray and College avenues)11:30 a.m. - Bearcast Zone/Homecoming Barbeque (College Park Pavillion)2 p.m. - Bearcat Football vs. Em-poria State (Bearcat Stadium)

Sunday, Nov. 411a.m. - Awards Ceremony (Charles Johnson Theater)

Northwest welcomes students, alumni to celebrate traditionsTREY WILLIAMSEditor-in-Chief

Starting Walkout Day, the spirit of homecoming will engulf the Uni-versity—Bearcat football, parade, parties and good ol’ Northwest tradi-tions.

Homecoming is a time to make new memories and reminisce old ones, a time to hang out with friends while catching up with those from the past. Homecoming is a time to share and celebrate with the North-west family.

But Homecoming is not just a time for Northwest students to make memories, it is a time for alumni to come back to campus and relive them.

“It’s a chance to get back together and renew acquaintances and hear old stories,” said Steve Sutton, direc-

tor of Alumni Relations. “To hear the stories they tell of their time here is really neat. It’s just a great time of year.”

While students walk gaily down fourth street showing their North-west pride, alumni will watch, re-membering their days in green and white. This Homecoming will be a special time for the class of 1962 as Northwest celebrates its Golden Years Class Reunion.

Sutton, who is an alumni of Northwest, said that he and other alumni are very passionate about the University they call their alma mater.

“(The University) talks a lot about being a part of the Northwest family and this is why,” Sutton said. “It means a lot to the University to engage alumni and friends.”

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All statistics accurate as of Oct. 18.

Northwest takes on Emporia State Saturday for Homecoming after laying a beatdown on the Hornets in 2011.

The Bearcats capped off last year in the season finale with a 62-21 vic-tory over Emporia.

Through seven games this year, the Bearcats had a record of 6-1, tied for second in the MIAA, while Emporia topped the conference with a clean 7-0 record.

As of Oct. 18, Bearcat senior wide receiver Tyler Shaw led the team with 557 receiving yards and

seven touchdowns on 30 receptions.

Shaw set a career high against Central Oklahoma Oct. 6 with 175 yards and three touchdowns.

Junior running back James Franklin leads the rushing attack with 451 yards and five touch-downs on 86 attempts, although he had started just one game.

Junior quarterback Trevor Adams missed two games with an ankle injury earlier in the sea-son but bounced back nicely, eventually leading a second-half comeback in Fall Classic XI against Pittsburg State.

Adams threw for 1,248 yards and 13 touchdowns through

five games on 86-of-145 passing.

The Bearcat defense played well through the first seven games, led by sophomore linebacker D.J. Gnader with a team-high 52 tackles.

Sophomore defen-sive end Matt Longacre led Northwest with six sacks and seven tackles for loss. Longacre also pitched in 29 tackles.

Junior cornerback Brandon Dixon led the defense with four inter-ceptions and three pass breakups.

Emporia senior quarterback Tyler Ecken-rode, one of the MIAA’s top quarterbacks, will have to avoid allowing Dixon to make a big play.

Eckenrode was 154-

of-247 for 2,096 yards and 15 touchdowns through seven games.

Eckenrode has also carried 60 times for 172 yards and two touch-downs.

The Hornets employ

three different backs, senior Derwin Hall, ju-nior Dozie Iwuagwa and sophomore Jordan Tice, who have combined for 845 yards and nine touchdowns.

LORI FRANKENFIELD | NW MISSOURIANJunior running back James Franklin keeps the ball secure from a Pittsburg State defender during Fall Classic XI.

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FILE PHOTO | NW MISSOURIANDelta Chi members Gavin Lambright and Andrew Rivera perform at last year’s Northwest Homecoming parade outside the Alumni House.

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FILE PHOTO | NW MISSOURIANAlpha Sigma Alpha and Sigma Phi Epsi-lon’s float rolls down Fourth Street in last year’s parade.

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FILE PHOTO | NW MISSOURIANSigma Sigma Sigma’s jalopy wheels down Fourth Street in last year’s Homecoming parade.

FILE PHOTO | NW MISSOURIANBobby Bearcat waves at the crowd on the sidewalk of the Homecoming parade route last year.

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Senior All-Ameri-can tackle Rod Williams speaks on his fourth ca-reer Homecoming game Saturday.

Q: What has been your favorite part about Homecoming through-out your years as a Bearcat?

A: “Walkout Day,

one. It’s pretty cool just not having to go to class Friday and getting to en-joy everything and not having to worry about school … I’ve met people from the 1998 and 1999 National Championship teams. Old coaches, All-American players who’ve made their way back. I’ve met (former Bearcats) Mike Peterson and Dave

Tollefson at a Home-coming game. (Former Bearcat) Xavier Oman, I met at a Homecoming game. Just meeting play-ers like that just makes it that much more special.”

Q: How much more does a Homecoming win mean to the Northwest community than any other win?

A: “With Homcom-

ing, it’s just a different feel. You got the most people coming back for the game. It’s important to them, and it’s impor-tant that we go out there. We have a good game, put on a show and win. There’s more pressure on the game, but I feel like we thrive with that pres-sure.”

CRAIG SIMSChief Reporter

If history had a voice, it would tell Bearcat fans they have a good reason to cheer when the Homecoming game kicks off Nov. 3 against

Emporia State. Northwest has won

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The last loss came from Truman State Uni-versity in 2002. The ’Cats lost that game by one point, 24-23.

The first Homecom-ing game was in 1946 against Southwest Mis-souri State.

One thing history has taught us is that it does not always repeat itself when facing a 6-0 Emporia State team.

Northwest has a 26-2 all-time record against Emporia State and has won the last 17 meetings against the Hornets.

The last lost to Em-poria came in 1994.Northwest is 14-1 against the Hornets at home.

The last time these two teams faced off on Northwest’s Homecom-ing, it was the ’Cats who won 59-28 in 2004.

The matchup be-tween these two MIAA opponents is slated for 2 p.m. at Bearcat Stadium.

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NW – Junior quarterback Trevor Adams leads the Northwest offense with 1,248 yards passing and 13 touchdowns behind 86 completions on 145 attempts. Adams threw five picks in the first two games, but has thrown just three since that time.

ESU – Junior defensive lineman Aaron Matthews led the Hornet de-fense through the team’s first seven games with 3.5 sacks and 6.5 tack-les for loss. Adams must fight to avoid Matthews for the Bearcat offense to thrive.

NW – Junior running back James Franklin compiled team-highs of 451 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 86 attempts. Frank-lin’s biggest game, against Pittsburg State in Fall Classic XI, came when he rushed for 115 yards and two touch-downs in the upset.

ESU – Franklin will have to get past senior linebacker Ben Carlson, who leads the team with 55 tackles along with two fumble recoveries. Carl-son also has two interceptions, four tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks for the Hornet defense.

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NW – Junior cornerback Brandon Dixon will be asked to make big plays against one of the top quarterbacks in the country. Dixon leads the Bearcats with four intercep-tions through seven games in his first season at North-west after transfer-ring.

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Adam Dorrel After the passing of coach Scott Bostwick, Adam Dorrel was named head coach at Northwest. He studied physical education and health at Northwest and gradu-ated in 1998. Dorrell will be on the front lines of the Homecoming game.

Paula McLain Paula McLain gradu-ated from Northwest in 1993. Mclain in now works as coordinator of student employment and human resources for the University. In 1992 she was also a former Bearcat Home-coming queen candidate.

Gina Bradley Northwest alumna Gina Bradley studied kinder-garten through 12th grade vocal music education in 1987. “We love to be a part of the excitement. Our en-tire family is Bearcats now; we bleed green at our house,” Bradley said.

Allison Hoffmann Allison Hoffmann com-pleted her undergraduate degree in recreations and business in 2001 and her master’s degree in busi-ness administration in 2003. “Homecoming is one of my favorite times of the year,” Hoffman said.

Michael Steiner Michael Steiner gradu-ated as a Bearcat in 1985 in social sciences. “I’ll watch the game, primarily because it pro-vides something to do be-fore and after the Bearcat Marching Band’s stellar halftime show, but I do like football,” Steiner said.

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Homecoming Guide 8University, community participate in multiple traditionsNATHAN GRAHAMMissourian Reporter

Homecoming weekend at Northwest carries traditions passed on from previous gen-erations. These traditions bring together Bearcat alumni, current Bearcats and members of the community.

Although Homecoming weekend may only be three days long, it is the culmination of weeks of hard work from campus organizations. Dur-ing the weeks leading up to Homecoming, it might be hard to find members of Greek Life on campus, instead piles of scrap wood and paper will be found lacing the streets. Float building has been a Northwest tradition for generations and for Kayla Hammer, freshman Sigma Kappa member, it has been an eye-opening experi-ence.

“At least four of us are there for 10 hours a week working on our float for the Homecoming parade,” Hammer said. “It’s fun to see how we compare to last year’s float.”

The dedication to Home-coming does not stop with float building. The Thursday and Friday night Variety Show also requires much prepara-tion. Organizations involved in the Variety Show must come up with a skit that involves this year’s Homecoming theme, superheroes and villains. The skit is then performed at 7 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3 at the Ron Hous-ton Center for the Performing Arts.

The past leaders of North-west must have taken note of all the hard work students were putting in when they in-troduced Walkout Day. Friday is a much needed day off for students. However, for Tierra

Hogan, Alpha Sigma Alpha member and homecoming week veteran, she knows that is not the case.

“Walkout day is spent fin-ishing up the float for the pa-rade and working on the Va-riety Show,” Hogan said. “It’s not really a day off.”

Students not directly in-volved in the parade or Variety Show may have another take. Freshmen can find them-selves being serenaded by the Northwest band in front of the dorms.

Those of age march down to the Outback Bar for Kegs and Eggs. If beer and will not cure the nip in the air, the homecoming parade sure will.

Residents of Maryville, Northwest alumni, and cur-rent students fill the streets from Ray & College to Fourth and Vine to get a good look at the floats crafted by students.

The parade is the icing on the cake for students involved with Homecoming. It’s a chance to cut loose while pretending to be a superhero or villain.

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Homecoming Guide9Campus groups turn peas into artNATHAN GRAHAMMissourian Reporter

The sixth annual Canned Art Competi-tion will bring out the hero in everyone who participates during Homecoming week.

Northwest orga-nizations, fraternities and sororities collected canned food that will be donated to the Ministry Center at the end of the Canned Art Competi-tion. Before the food is donated, it will be used in a clash of creativ-ity. Monday morning of Homecoming week, organizations will have from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the J.W. Jones Student Union to create canned art based on this year’s Homecoming theme, superheroes and vil-

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follow donation guide-lines with regards to what type of food they donate. Participants must use a variety of food in their entries. They will be judged at the end of the week based on theme, creativ-ity, originality, color and effectiveness. Points will be given to winners in addition to points earned during other events throughout the week. The organization with the most points wins the overall Home-coming competition.

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designs can get. “The participants

can get really creative. We’ve seen everything from a gingerbread man to a castle and even a high-heeled shoe,” Bur-ley said.

Plans for this year’s art displays are kept under lock and key by organizations until the day of the competi-tion. For Sigma Society Homecoming Co-Chair Leishia Muncy, practice makes perfect.

“We aren’t so wor-ried about the compe-tition or the amount of time, but we have prac-ticed building our de-sign many times. We’ll be prepared by Home-coming week,” Muncy said.

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International students recognizedERIN HARTWIGMissourian Reporter

The International Flag Plaza is one of the most iconic features of Northwest’s campus.

This year’s ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Nov. 2 at the International Flag Plaza. The International Flag-Raising Ceremony has been a part of North-west’s Homecoming fes-tivities for 16 years.

Joyce and Harvey White made the neces-sary monetary donations to make the International Flag Plaza. According to Northwest’s online mu-seum, Joyce got the idea from her lifelong friend-ship with a student from Argentina.

There are 54 flags at the International Flag Pla-za. Most flags represent

the home country of each international student that has attended Northwest. However, there are a few that sponsors paid to put in the plaza.

Ash Gambhir, an in-ternational student from India and the graduate as-sistant in the Intercultural International Center, said when selecting a school to attend, the Plaza was what made Northwest stand out to him.

“(The ceremony) shows how much this in-stitution cares about you, your country and your culture,” Gambhir said. “It’s a time to connect with friends, faculty and people who support me and my culture.”

The ceremony be-gins with a speech by Steve Bryant, director of

intercultural affairs, and a few words from Presi-dent John Jasinski. Then international students gather around their coun-try’s flag and hoist it. If the country has no repre-sentatives at Northwest, other students raise them.

The Flag-Raising Ceremony also means a lot to Northwest’s Ameri-can students. Stevie Phil-lips, a 2011 Northwest graduate from Belton, Mo., attended the cer-emony three times.

“I feel like it says a lot about the melting pot idea by having so many individuals from all over the world being brought to one small town,” Phil-lips said. “Without those (international) students, a lot of culture would be missing.”

FILE PHOTO | NW MISSOURIANGerman foreign exchange student Sarah Schaaf raises her country’s flag on WalkOut Day last year.

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“I would absolutely love to be a Power Ranger. Preferably the pink one. Who wouldn’t want to battle

evil with your best friends day?”

“If I could be a superhero, I would be Invisible Woman because she uses her powers to defend herself and the people she loves without being as aggressive as many others. Also, she was originally

viewed as a damsel in distress, but grew to show strength and worth when

others didn’t see it in her.”

“My superhero is Carrie Underwood. She doesn’t exactly have a super

power, but she does empower many.”

“I’d have to say Batman. Yeah, he doesn’t have any powers, but he has the best gadgets, car and the most memorable symbol of any of the

other superheroes.”

“Elastigirl from “The Incredibles” because she is mysterious, tactical

and a leader.”

Meet Northwest’s 2012 king, queen Homecoming candidatesThe Northwest Missourian asked this year’s Homecom-ing king and queen candidates what Superhero they would want to be and why. Check out their answers and other information about this year’s candidates.

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Brandin BovayHometown–Chesterfield, Iowa

Major– Instrumental music education

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Donnie MerrimanHometown–Orrick

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“I grew up reading “Captain Under-pants.” That would be cool. Sporting

the old-school “tighty whities.”

“Batman, so I could better the places and people around me and drive the

Batmobile...obviously.”

“If I could be any superhero, I would be Daredevil. I would be Daredevil because he is risky and likes to take chances. I also like to take chances

and do new things in life.”

“I would be Superman. He has it all, pretty much. He can fly, run fast, has the power of X-ray vision and is very

humble.”

“Hancock, because he has many flaws. He had to overcome his flaws and better himself before making the

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FILE PHOTO | TOWER YEARBOOKPhi Mu Alpha performs at the annual Variety Show during Homecoming 2011.

Phi Mu Alpha readies for Variety ShowNAOMI PICKENSMissourian Reporter

Phi Mu Alpha, a mu-sic fraternity on campus, is spending the latter half of October prepar-ing for Homecoming activities.

The group, along with other sororities and fraternities, will partici-pate in the annual Vari-ety Show held at 7 p.m. Nov. 1 and 2e in the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts.

The organization will use well-known songs to help portray its skit based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Senior Home-coming Chair Alex Reid said the skit is stupid

humor and is aimed for the reactions of their au-dience.

Senior Reed Pattee, Phi Mu Alpha president, said the skit is a part of a big fundraiser for the chapter and helps get the fraternity exposure.

Phi Mu Alpha has won every time they have put on a skit for Homecoming for the past 10 years. The win-nings received keep the chapter up and running.

“The skit is one of the easiest ways to in-volve everybody who sees it,” Reid said. “We like to entertain peo-ple and make people laugh and enjoy their time during the variety show.”

Reid said the time the organization puts into making the skit is fun for the group.

“We do not put as

much time in the skit as most people think,” Reid said. “We write as we go. We like to get together as a group and have a good

time. Much of what is in the skit is our random thoughts and ideas, and we find a way to make it all flow.”

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Amanda Lovell glues tissue paper into chicken wire to help put together her organization’s float for this year’s Homecoming parade.

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Secure a location that has plenty of room to work.

Build the frame, pomp like crazy by folding the tissue paper, and glue each pomp into the chicken wire.

Pick an organization to partner with that is not afraid to put in long hours of tedious work.

Submit a design as quickly as you can before other organizations steal your idea.

Gather materials such as tissue paper, chicken wire, a trailer, glue, wood, and a vehicle to pull the float.

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Homecoming Guide 16Organizations carefully pull their floats down Maryville streets to the parade, praying that their float doesn’t fall apart in the process.

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The organizations spend Walkout Day and the early-morning hours before the parade doing every last- minute touch up to their float until it’s time to show off their hard work.

Many students who helped work on a float will not be found at the football game. Instead they will be catching up on some much-needed sleep, so they can wake up in enough time to make it to the nighttime festivities.

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VICTORIA BAIGIMissourian Reporter

While this year’s Homecoming parade will consist of floats of fictional superheroes, plenty of real-life he-roes can be found on the Northwest campus.

Alternative Spring Break will sell walking tacos at the Homecom-ing game to fundraise for its trip to New York.

ASB is a week-long program that educates students on different nationwide issues. This year students will pro-vide services for the im-poverished and home-less.

During spring break, a group of students will travel to New York City to work with a program that supports the homeless. The students will break into teams throughout

the city and help at soup kitchens, food banks, and clothing and furni-ture banks.

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The Sustainabil-ity Office will provide a place for students to responsibly dispose of floats after Homecom-ing. The office will place a roll-off dumpster from 12 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 4 and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5 through Nov. 9 at the Pellet Plant.

“Our duty is to en-courage people to par-ticipate and embrace the idea that our choices re-ally do have an impact,” Sustainability Coordina-tor John Viau said.

ERIN HARTWIGMissourian Reporter

It’s Homecoming Week at Northwest, and excitement is in the air. There are tis-sue-papered floats, carefully painted ban-ners hanging outside the J.W. Jones Student Union and decorations inside the Union’s of-fices.

The Office Deco-rating Contest was added to the Home-coming events about four years ago as a means for faculty and staff to become more involved with stu-dents.

“(The Office Dec-orating Contest) is all themey and fun and is a way to get more people involved in Homecoming,” Mark Hetzler, director of auxiliary services, said. “It’s fun being able to work with stu-dents on a non-busi-ness related task.”

All offices on campus are encour-aged to participate, from the academic, and graduate offices to the Aramark office. Office decorations are usually tailored to the Homecoming theme. All these departments need to do is fill out an entry form to be eligible. Decorations are planned according to the Homecoming theme.

Each office’s work-ers then decorate for Homecoming. Each year the Office of Campus Activities is responsible for finding judges to go around and award prizes for the first, second and third-place finalists. These judges tend to be graduate assistants from Northwest’s var-ious offices.

Prizes are awarded to winners by Aramark through the Home-coming chairs in the OCA. So far, the Stu-

dent Affairs office has won the contest twice. Its most recent victory occurred last fall.

First prize is gen-erally a free meal pro-vided by Aramark. The Student Affairs office won for the second time last year.

Everything fun has a negative aspect, whether it be disman-tling a float you and your organization have spent months working on or tearing down the decorations in the of-fice. However, Hetzler says the pain of taking down the decorations is worth it.

“I encourage of-fices that haven’t par-ticipated in the office decorating contest to participate,” Hetzler said. “I find it’s re-warding for the facul-ty, staff, students and for the office.”

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A true fan will be decked head to toe; how will you show your spirit at the game?

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What does it take to show your school pride? Follow these fun tips to be the biggest Bearcat fanatic at Saturday’s game.

Dye your hair-A true Bearcat would spray their hair down with some traditional green or white to stand out.

Face/lip stickers-Put a catpaw on your cheek or lips to show your support.

Necklace-Grab some Bearcat beads to hang around your neck.

Shirt- Of course you have to sport Bearcat green, but a real fan will be rocking his favorite players’

Pants-Grab a pair of Bearcat shorts or pants; not an article of clothing goes without the paw on it.

Shoes-Try making some homemade Bearcat shoes, or if you lack artis-tic skill, pick up a pair of flip-flops.

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Don’t forget your wieners and bunsAlways come ready with the right food to grill to perfection.

Everything tastes better with beerIf you are of age, pick a brew of choice to throw back with your dog. If not, Coca-Cola is always a safe bet.

Have a good grillNo one wants undercooked meat.

Music or pre-game radio is a mustGet amp’d for the big game.

Toss the pigskinA traditional pastime while the grill is doing its job.

Sides make or break the tailgateDon’t forget your chips.

Yes, condiments are very importantFrom mayo to ketchup, everyone needs that little extra something for their burger.

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Band set to change things up this yearSHANE STEELEYMissourian Reporter

The Bearcat March-

ing Band is going to do something a little differ-ent for this year’s Home-coming.

Instead of having a theme, an eclectic mix of music is planned for the halftime show this year. The band will perform a James Bond song, OK GO’s “Here it goes again” and Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”.

“We were going to try ‘Gangnam style,’” Senior Band Member Brandin Bovay said. “But then we found out Pitt State was doing it, so we decided not to.”

The Marching Band

is going to be the last group in the Homecom-ing parade due to the high school bands needing to leave quicker for a com-petition that day.

The songs BMB plan on playing in the parade are the fight song and the 100-year anniversary song called “Junior.”

After nine years of retirement, former Band Director Alfred Ser-gel came back to direct while the school finds a replacement after Doug Overmeir resigned over the summer.

“I have a great love for this place and the music department,” Sergel said. “My ultimate goal is for everyone to have a good experience and look for-

ward for the future when I leave.”

Some of the changes since he has been gone have required some get-ting used to.

“I’m not a big fan of running, so running from underneath the stadium was an adjustment,” Ser-gel said. “The pavilion has been a great thing to use before games, allow-ing us time to practice and have more people listen to us and hear what people have to say.”

Many students are extremely excited to work with Sergel due to his his-tory.

“He is a legend and made the program what it is today,” band member Brittany Terwey said.

The Bearcast Marching Band performs during the first home football game Aug. 30 in Bearcat Stadium.

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Maryville economy, businesses flourishERIN HARTWIGMissourian Reporter

Excitement is in the air for Maryville business owners and Northwest students as Home-coming draws near.

When someone mentions Homecoming, the first things that pop to mind are football games, parades and parties. Business owners in Maryville see these festivities as an op-portunity for more revenue. Business owners, like Ken Car-michael, co-owner of Carson’s Sports Grille, must plan ahead.

“We order about 30 or 40 percent more food and alcohol than normal and have up to 50 percent more staff (working) than a normal Saturday,” Car-michael said.

Homecoming also helps businesses, such as the Student Body, by bringing a lot of busi-ness to downtown Maryville with the Homecoming parade, owner Jim Gocken said.

“We get about 20 per-cent more foot traffic dur-ing Homecoming than (for)

a normal game and about 50 percent more (traffic) than a normal weekend,” Gocken said. “(Homecoming weekend is the) biggest retail weekend as far as Bearcat apparel. We also make custom art shirts for spe-cific groups that march in the parade.”

Homecoming is also a time for Northwest’s alumni to re-turn to their former home and remember. Many of these fond college memories take a stu-dent back to stores like Movie Magic, owned and managed by Kathryn Rice.

“Normally we’re busier on Friday for Walkout Day,” Rice said. “We have a lot of people that drop in and say hi from out of town. We enjoy it.”

Homecoming is a time for students and the whole town to celebrate and to bring back the University’s alumni for time-honored traditions. It is a time for business owners to show-case their wares, say hello to old friends and make new ones.

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Packed Week for the First Family still proves fun

FILE PHOTO | NW MISSOURIANPresident John Jasinski speaks at last year’s Flag-Raising Ceremony.

CODY UHINGOpinion Editor

Very few have a Homecom-ing week as busy as the presi-dent and his family.

Pulled in every direction possible, it is up to them to represent the University as the alumni flood the school. Jasin-ski said preparation for Home-coming week starts a year in advance.

“You’re talking about it, re-ally, year round. Then it gets more focused the last six weeks preceding Homecoming,” Jasinksi said.

The goal of Homecoming weekend for the President is to engage with people all around campus. Scheduling a whole day to visit with people, Jasinski walks around campus talking to anyone with a Bearcat shirt.

“My number-one respon-sibility is to engage as many

people as possible,” Jasinski said. “You literally drop every-thing and talk, whether it takes two minutes or two hours.”

Whether it is entertain-ing guests at the Gaunt House or stopping and talking to past graduates around campus, Homecoming week is all about getting into the spirit.

The first family takes part in many of the activities put on during the week. One of the president’s and his wife’s favor-ites is the Variety Show. They make a point to attend at least one of the showings of the Va-riety Show, as it shows the in-credible talent at Northwest.

Another family favorite is the parade. Waking up early to run, Jasinski travels along the parade route, meeting the already-lined-up participants. Despite the early hour, the fam-ily enjoys the parade and the many imaginative floats made

by students. Though there is an abun-

dance of enjoyable activities for the family to do over Home-coming week, there is also tra-dition that needs to be adhered to.

“Friday, the bell ringing to officially commemorate Walk-out Day certainly is the big part of it,” Jasinksi said. “And the In-ternational Flag-Raising Cer-emony has become a real high-light during the fall trimester.”

Whether it is a fun activ-ity for the whole family to enjoy or the official bell ringing, the first family has a unique role in the Homecoming festivities. The big finale to the week is the Bearcat football game, and there is no better way to end the week than a great football game with the family.

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Whether you are a first time visitor to Fort Collins or visit frequently, welcome. No matter how long you

plan to stay, you are going to understand why natives here find it one great place to be. Time and again, Fort Collins has been named one of the best places to live in the United States and it’s no mystery why. The city offers more than 230 days of sunshine each year, an abundance of outdoor recreation, unique cultural events and one of the highest number of restaurants and craft breweries per capita in the U.S.

Fort Collins is also home to Colorado State University, one of the nation’s leading research institutions. From performances at the prestigious University Center for the Arts, to leadership in clean energy and environmental science, to Rams game days at Hughes Stadium and Moby Arena, CSU’s energy is felt well beyond campus.

Walk through the cobblestone streets of Old Town, enjoy the newest stores and restaurants on Harmony Road, take a stroll through tree-filled campus, or head for the foothills and its many adventures. Enjoy all the town has to offer and you’ll see why residents here still call it the “Choice City.”

Welcome to Fort Collins

What’s Inside 2 Fort Collins 3 Colorado State University 4 Connect with Admissions 6 CSU CAMtastic Facts 7 Alumni Association 8 The Rec 9 Athletics 10 Transportation and Parking

12 Campus Walking Tour and Map 18 Fort Collins: Activities for All 20 Outdoor Activities 21 Golf, Skate, Dogs, and Gardens 22 Bicycling 24 The Arts 28 Calendar of Events

29 Fort Collins Map 30 Key Contacts 32 Shopping 36 Breweries and Brew Pubs 38 Nightlife 41 Lodging Listings 42 Dining Listings See the

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Choice CityFort Collins is a vibrant city of nearly

145,000 located 60 miles north of Denver. It is named for a military installation that no longer exists, established in 1864 along the banks of the Cache la Poudre River, which flows through the city.

Fort Collins annually ranks among America’s most livable cities, appear-ing on top 10 lists in such magazines as Forbes and Money. The city’s highly educated population, location next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and vibrant economy make it a desirable place for families, recreation enthusiasts, and retirees.

�e OutdoorsThe area has a moderate, four-season

climate, with an average of 230 days of sunshine per year. The city has 600 acres of parks, 30,000 acres of natural areas, 20 miles of off-street hiking and biking trails, three golf courses, a racquet center, three swimming pools, an ice rink and a community center.

Old TownThe city’s most recognizable feature is

Old Town, a collection of 23 historic build-ings that served as the model for Dis-neyland’s Main Street USA. It is located in the heart of downtown Fort Collins, and features a one-of-a-kind shopping experience. It also includes more than 80 restaurants and is the hub of the city’s vibrant night life.

F O R T C O L L I N S

�e TrollyThe Fort Collins Municipal Railway

Society operates the only original trolley car west of the Mississippi River. Car 21, an original trolley in the city’s fleet when service was ended in 1951, has been fully restored by volunteers and provides a nostalgic look at a bygone era in public transportation.

The 1.5-mile, 30-minute ride origi-nates in City Park, travels down historic Mountain Avenue, and ends on the edge of Old Town. The trolley runs on Saturdays, Sundays and, holidays from noon to 5p.m., May through September.

� The Fort Collins/Loveland area is the 2011 Gallup Poll “Third Happiest Metro Region,” in the U.S. It is also the 2012 third skinniest metro area according to Gallup and Healthways.

� Fort Collins has the most micro-breweries per capita in Colorado. The state is ranked third in the country in volume of brewpubs and craft breweries. No wonder we’re so happy.

� John Heder, the quirky star of the cult classic film “Napoleon Dynamite,” was born in Fort Collins.

� Fort Collins is the “5th Most Educated City” in the country, based on education levels of its adult population.

� Hattie McDaniel, who was the first African-American woman to win the best supporting actress Oscar for her portrayal of Mammy in the 1939 film “Gone With The Wind,” lived in Fort Collins as a child.

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We Are CSUWith a growing reputation as a top-ranked

research university and a long history of provid-ing an exceptional but affordable education, CSU has earned its standing as one of the nation’s best values in higher education. U.S. News and World Report, Kiplinger’s, and The Princeton Review consistently rank CSU among the nation’s top public universities.

CSU’s eight colleges offer more than 250 aca-demic majors and programs. The faculty of more than 1,500 are commited to providing experiential learning and outreach opportunities for undergradu-ates and graduate students alike. The faculty-stu-dent ratio is 17-1.

The University’s land-grant mission of education, discovery, and engagement extends to all areas of the state and beyond – with an international reputa-tion for cutting-edge research, academic excel-lence, and accessibility.

CSU’s 26,500 students hail from every state and more than 80 countries, and they participate in 357 student organizations and 35 honor societies.

C O L O R A D O S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y

College of Agricultural SciencesLearn about creating and maintaining food

systems to feed the world as well as managing the land, water and other resources in a sustainable way at the state’s only fully accredited school of agriculture. www.agsci.colostate.edu

College of Applied Human SciencesNine majors touch on everything from social

work and human development to interior design and nutrition, but they all have one thing in com-mon: they’re geared toward improving the quality of life for all peoplewww.cahs.colostate.edu

College of BusinessCollege of Business majors learn how to change

the world through the power of entrepreneurship and business. BusinessWeek Magazine ranked CSU’s College of Business among the top tier of business schools nationally in 2011. biz.colostate.edu/pages/default.aspx

College of EngineeringRanked among the best engineering schools

nationally by U.S. News & World Report, College of Engineering students learn to use engineering principles and new technologies to solve major challenges of our times. www.engr.colostate.edu

College of Liberal ArtsLiberal arts education is the foundation of an

ordered intellect. College of Liberal Arts offers a broad range of topics in 14 majors, deepening an understanding of the world and preparation for a rich and meaningful life. www.libarts.colostate.edu

College of Natural SciencesCSU is known as a top research institution

nationally, and students studying in the College of Natural Sciences benefi t greatly by being part of a community of world-class researchers and scholars. www.natsci.colostate.edu

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Home to the 3rd-ranked veterinary medicine program in the nation (U.S. News & World Report) this college offers students unique opportunities for hands-on experience in world-class research lab environments. www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/ns

Warner College of Natural ResourcesOne of the most comprehensive colleges of

its kind in the world, the Warner College of Natural Resources provides superior opportunities for stu-dents interested in scientifi c investigation, steward-ship, and conservation of our natural environment.warnercnr.colostate.edu

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In the Offi ce of Admissions, it is understood that selecting a college is a personal choice. That’s why the staff is more interested in helping prospective students make a good decision than delivering a sales pitch.

As students consider their college options, the Offi ce of Admissions will give them the information they need when they need it. Here are just a few ways students can learn more about CSU’s aca-demic and social community.

Online ResourcesTo get better acquainted with

CSU, students can go to admissions.colostate.edu. to fi nd detailed infor-mation about academic programs, fi nancial aid and scholarships, cam-pus activities, and the Fort Collins

community. They’ll also gain insights into the college admission process, including how to submit the strongest application possible.

Dedicated Admissions CounselorsOur CSU Admissions counselors are friendly, re-

sponsive, and committed to helping students choose the college that’s right for them. To connect with a rep-resentative, students can visit admissions.colostate.

edu/rep and choose their state. Then they’ll be able to contact their representative at their convenience.

Campus Visit ProgramsVisit programs range from information sessions

and guided tours to all-day events. No matter how long students are on campus, they’ll be treated like members of the CSU community. Students can sign up for the program of their choice at admis-sions.colostate.edu/visit.

Personalized advisingFor in-depth information about a specifi c aca-

demic programs, students are encouraged to set up a meeting with faculty members. It’s important to visit campus while school is in session and con-tact the appropriate college or department at least two weeks before arriving.

Friendly ServiceStudents can contact admissions via phone or

e-mail. The staff will help them fi nd the informa-tion they’re looking for, including details about the admission process.

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CAMtastic Facts

� The Oval is the centerpiece of campus. Surrounded by majestic trees and some of CSU’s oldest buildings, the Oval measures 2,063 feet around (at left).

� CSU’s fi rst offi cial school colors were alfalfa and pumpkin – a tribute to the school’s agricultural roots.

� CSU launched the state’s fi rst engineering program in 1902.

� The annual Homecoming 5K race, which starts and ends at the Oval, attracts more than 1,500 participants.

� Fort Collins, known for its tree-lined streets in and around campus, has been given a Tree City, USA award for the past 33 years.

� Peanuts the Bulldog became CSU’s fi rst unoffi cial mascot in 1912. Cam the Ram became the offi cial mascot in 1946.

� The “A” painted on the hill above Hughes Stadium has been an area landmark since 1923. It measures 450 feet high by 210 feet wide.

� Cans Around the Oval, an annual event since 1987, is the largest food drive in northern Colorado (at right).

� The plan that created the Peace Corps in 1961 was authored at CSU.

Campus SecurityThe Colorado State University Police Depart-

ment is a fully functional law enforcement agency, comprised of state certifi ed police offi cers, includ-ing a Patrol Division with offi cers on foot, bikes, motorcycles, and in squad cars; an Investigations Unit with plain clothes detectives; and a K-9 unit.

The main campus comprises about one square mile (not including the Foothills Campus and Veterinary Teaching Hospital). This area is patrolled by police offi cers 24 hours a day throughout the year.

The Foothills Campus receives additional security from trained security offi cers through our federal government partners.

All buildings on campus are routinely patrolled by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, and car, and Univer-sity offi cers routinely patrol inside resident halls for security.

All 911 calls generated on campus go directly to the CSU Police 911 Center. CSU Police gener-ally respond to an emergency call on the main campus within a couple of minutes.

CSUPD works cooperatively with Fort Col-lins Police Services and Larimer County Sheriff’s Department.

All exterior doors in the residence hall system are monitored for proper position and alarmed; all external fi re tower doors are designated “Emergency Exit Only” and will activate an alarm if opened. In addition, all doors to the residential living areas have access control. All community bathrooms have electronic key pad entry. Finally, front desk coverage in all residence halls is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with on-site security patrols.

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Homecoming and Family WeekendThe first Homecoming was October 30, 1914,

founded by then President Charles Lory as a banquet for alumni. According to the 1914 Collegian, it was a relatively small affair, and the theme was “1944”, where everyone dressed up as if it were 30 years in the future.

Homecoming became a more prominent event for students and alumni in the 1930s. The weekend fes-tivities started with a morning assembly, a freshmen initiation to the campus, the announcement of Home-coming royalty, a parade, and an evening dance. All of this preceded the main event of the weekend, the Homecoming football game.

In the years since, Homecoming has blossomed into a much broader event that includes:

� Family Weekend activities � Class and organizational reunions � The 50 Year Club � Reunion on the Oval � The parade, which starts in Old Town and concludes

on campus � Bonfire, fireworks, and the lighting of the ‘A’ � 5K race � Football tailgate

CAM the RamSince 1954, CAM the Ram has been CSU’ s

official mascot. The current CAM is the 23rd in a long line of Rams serving as a living symbol of all things green and gold. His name stands for Colorado A&M, the University’s previous name which was changed to Colorado State University in 1957. CAM is a domesticated Rambouillet sheep who lives on a farm and is cared for by volunteer students called the Ram Handlers. These students take CAM to football games and to events around the state.

CAM and the Ram Handlers are supported by the Alumni Association.

CAM’s History � Feb. 15, 1945, the Rocky Mountain Collegian

announced the student body had voted to use the ram as the new official mascot.

� Jan. 11, 1946, the men’s pep club organization, the Senators, made a surprise appearance during halftime of the Colorado A&M – University of Denver basketball game with a domestic ram named Buck. Buck wore a blanket with “Aggie Rams” on it.

� Oct. 6, 1953, the Collegian called for a name for the mascot.

� Feb. 6, 1954, at halftime at the Colorado A&M-Wyoming basketball game, President William E. Morgan christened the ram “CAM.”

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A L U M N I A S S O C I A T I O N

The Alumni Center Located on the corner of College Avenue and Pitkin Street, visitors to the Alumni Center can:

� purchase parking passes � get a campus map � find out about campus programs and

activities � locate a department � browse yearbooks � update an address � locate alumni groups nationwide � get alumni news � contact a classmate � register for alumni events � buy an official CSU license plate

The Alumni Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

www.alumni.colostate.edu(970) 491-6533 | (800) 286-2586

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Student Rec Center

Serious Play

Fight SongFight on you stalwart Ram Team,

On to the goal!Tear the (opponent’s) line asunder,

As down the field we thunder.Knights of the green and gold,

Fight with all your might!Fight on you stalwart Ram Team,

Fight! Fight! Fight!

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CSU’s newly remodeled Student Rec Center has quickly become a campus centerpiece. The renovation, funded entirely by student fees, is a breath-taking combination of state-of-the-art amenities and eye-popping architectural design. The glass-enclosed rock climbing wall on the building’s eastern edge has become one of CSU’s most recognizable structures since the project was completed in 2010.

“The Rec,” as it is known, now includes 165,000 square feet of space for students to experi-ence a vast array of activities. In addition to the climbing wall, new features include 24,000 square feet of cardio-weight fitness areas on two levels, two fitness studios, and massage rooms. The center is utilized daily by hundreds of students who participate in fitness classes, intramural sports, or a leisurely swim.

Intramural sports are a big part of student life, with 17 percent of students participating in one or more of the various indoor or outdoor programs.

For those interested in a higher level of competition, CSU’s Sports Club Program sponsors 29 teams for men and women. The University has produced some of the country’s finest club teams, with baseball and men’s and women’s lacrosse programs winning national championships in recent years. More than 1,100 students participate in the Sports Club Program.

Students interested in a laid-back outdoor experi-ence can take advantage of the new disc golf course on the grounds surrounding Hughes Stadium. The 18-hole course is open to the public year-round and is the result of cooperation between CSU, the city, and state.

Student Recreation Centerwww.campusrec.colostate.edu(970) 491-6359

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CSU sponsors 16 varsity sports, with men and women competing in basketball, indoor and outdoor track, cross country, and golf. The men compete in football, while women-only sports include volleyball, tennis, swimming, water polo, and softball.

The Rams compete in the 10-team Mountain West Conference, which includes newcomers Hawaii (football only), Nevada, Fresno State, Boise State, and longtime members Wyoming, Air Force, New Mexico, San Diego State, and UNLV.

Sports FacilitiesHughes Stadium is the place to be on autumn

Saturdays. The stadium, nestled against the foothills beneath the iconic “A” in one of the most scenic settings in college football, seats 34,000 fans. The stadium grounds have undergone a large-scale facelift that includes more than 300 trees, a new plaza, new access road, and fan-friendly walkways. It is also home to an 18-hole disc golf course.

Moby Arena is the home of “Moby Madness” – a frenetic fan atmosphere that gives the Rams a distinct home-court advantage. Both men’s and women’s basketball teams play their home games in Moby, as does CSU’s highly successful volley-ball program, which has qualified for the NCAA Tournament 17 consecutive years.

The men’s and women’s golf programs share a home at their state-of-the-art practice facility at

Harmony Club, located east of Fort Collins. The facilities for the women’s tennis and track programs have been recently upgraded.

CSU also has a new indoor practice facility that can be utilized by all sports teams, and a new ademic and training center that is part of the Moby Arena complex.

TailgatingHughes Stadium is home

to some of the most spirited tailgating in all of college football. With acres of on-site parking, fans arrive hours prior to kickoff to share food, play games, and cheer for their beloved Rams.

Bold New Era

Ram TownFans of every age can get their game face on

while visiting Ram Town, located on the southeast side of Hughes Stadium. Young fans can take ad-vantage of numerous inflatable amusements, while all fans can enjoy the many food and beverage of-ferings. Best of all, the football team walks through Ram Town after arriving at the stadium, high-fiving fans on their way to victory!

Marching BandFor more than 110 years, the CSU marching

band has been making beautiful music for the Rams and their fans. The band, which includes more than 250 members representing all eight colleges, is renowned for its precision marching and superior musicianship. In addition to perform-ing at every home football game, the band has represented CSU at numerous bowl games and Denver’s annual Parade of Lights, and is featured in the annual Homecoming Parade.

The band’s signature maneuver is the “Trom-bone Suicide” in which the band’s trombone play-ers line up and swing their instruments from side to side over the heads of their fellow players, narrowly missing each other. The routine, performed since 1995, is a big crowd-pleaser.

301 The McGraw Athletic Centerwww.CSURams.com(970) 491-5300 (800) 491-RAMS

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Getting Around Fort CollinsT R A N S P O R T A T I O N A N D P A R K I N G

Bus Service Fort Collins local Transfort bus service offers a multitude of stops close to student living areas and keeps schedules that complement CSU class schedules. This transportation system cuts down pollution and brings students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the center of the CSU campus.

With the use of a RamCard, Transfort bus ser-vice is free for all full-time CSU students. A list of individual fares for non-CSU students is available at www.fcgov.com/transfort/fares.php.

The CSU Transit Center is the first LEED Gold Certified building in Fort Collins. It is located at the north end of the Lory Student Center on the CSU campus and includes benches, schedule boards, info center, and

convenience store. Transfort route information is available at www.fcgov.com/transfort/pdf/all_routes.pdf.

Transfortwww.fcgov.com/transfort/(970) 221-6620

Campus Parking Visitors to campus may use metered, or num-bered parking (with the appropriate payment), or any of the “A”, “W”, “X” or “Z” parking areas with a properly displayed Visitor Parking Permit. Improp-erly parked vehicles, including those without Visitor Parking Permits, will be ticketed. Visitors who receive parking tickets while on campus should in-quire about appeals at University Parking Services.

Visitor Parking Permits are not valid at meters or numbered stalls. Visitors parking in metered or numbered spaces are responsible for appropriate payment.

Parking Services is open Monday through Friday, except during standard University holidays.

CSU Parking Services1508 Center Avenueparking.colostate.edu(970) 491-7041

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Oval and Plaza � Start at the University Welcome Center, and

then walk south along Oval Drive. The University Welcome Center in Ammons

Hall. This charming, classical-style building is home to the Office of Admissions. It’s also the site of presentations to visitors and the starting point for student-led tours throughout the year.

The Oval. The Oval’s elm-shaded paths provide a pleasant space for visitors and students alike to amble, study, or relax.

During his long tenure (1909-40), President Charles A. Lory conceived of the Oval to unify the CSU campus. Ringing the Oval are the University’s most historic buildings, including – counterclockwise from Ammons Hall (1921) – The Institute for Learning and Teaching, formerly the

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Music Building (1927), the Weber Building (1922), the Statistics Building (1910), the Wagar Building (1939), the Administration Building (1924), Johnson Hall (1935), the Gibbons Building (1903), the Occupational Therapy Building (1919), Laurel Hall (1882), Guggenheim Hall (1910), and Danforth Chapel (1954). As the college grew into a university, the campus expanded westward.

� As you pass the Statistics Building, turn right at Isotope Drive and continue west past the Water Plaza, which honors CSU’s significant contribution to conserving the West’s scarce water resources. You’ll see the Lory Student Center straight ahead.

Charles A. Lory Student Center. The Lory Student Center is the hub of campus life and a popular spot to meet friends, eat, shop, catch special activities, and study. Inside you’ll find a variety of amenities, including a food court, several cultural centers that reflect the diversity of our student body, the campus bookstore, a theater, an art gallery, and the Transit Center.

� Stroll southeast across the plaza, the site of multicultural festivals and student activities throughout the year.

Computer Science Building. This state-of-the-art, 45,000-square-foot facility provides space to advance research in computer science and information technology. Students can explore a burgeoning career field that directly impacts the global economy.

Morgan Library. Dominating the plaza ahead, the Morgan Library houses more than 2 million books, journals, government documents, and other resources. The Electronic Information Center provides instructional labs, specialized assistive technology, public computer terminals, laptops that students can borrow, and the newest addition, the 24-hour study cube.

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Since CSU’s founding in 1870, campus has grown from a single building on the outskirts of Fort Collins to four campuses covering about 4,900 acres. Some 100 academic and administrative buildings oc-cupy the 579-acre main campus. Just to the south, veterinary students gain hands-on experience at the world-renowned Veterinary Teaching Hospital. CSU students also have access to incredible learning opportunities at the Equine Teaching and Research Center on the 1,705-acre Foothills Campus, the 1,434-acre agricultural campus, and the 1,177-acre Pingree Park Campus next to Rocky Mountain Na-tional Park. CSU dedicates another 3,994 acres to research centers and Colorado State Forest Service stations. Please enjoy a stroll around the main campus with this self-guided tour, and feel free to step inside the buildings and look around.

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� At this point, you have a choice. You can return to the Oval and the University Welcome Center by walking east between the north and south wings of the Clark Building, crossing the Monfort Quadrangle, and turning left along East Drive. Or you can proceed to the West Lawn for a look at student recreational, athletic, health, and residential facilities. To continue your tour, walk northwest from the Morgan Library to the west side of the Lory Student Center and pick up the path that leads you beside the Lagoon.

The Lagoon. Many students find this a pleasant place to linger and enjoy the view of the foothills. As you cross the Vietnam Memorial Bridge, think of Old Main, the first academic building on campus. After it burned down in 1970, some of its bricks were incorporated into the bridge.

West Lawn and Recreation Center

� Lift your gaze to the big, white “A” lying along one of the foothills. Created during our A&M days, the 210-foot-by-450-foot letter stands for “Aggies.” We became Colorado State University in 1957, and the Colorado Historical Society has since designated the spot a historical property. At the base of the “A”, two miles west of the main campus, sits Sonny Lubick Field at Hughes Stadium, home of the CSU Rams football team. Just ahead of you is the Student Recreation Center, and a few steps farther west is Moby Arena.

Student Recreation Center. In this newly renovated and expanded facility, students can take advantage of the climbing wall and bouldering cave, extensive weight and exercise equipment, a 10-lane swimming pool, cardio room, basketball/volleyball/badminton courts, and an indoor track, as well as outdoor courts for basketball, volleyball, and inline hockey. Personal trainers are available to help build an individualized fitness regimen.

Moby Arena. Named for its resemblance to Herman Melville’s infamous whale, Moby is home to Rams volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, and Health and Exercise Science. Connected to the arena on the west is the Thurman F. “Fum” McGraw Athletic Center, headquarters for the Department of Athletics. It includes facilities for weight training and sports medicine, along with a computer center and the ticket office.

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� Pick up the path south of Moby and the recreation center and follow it southeast to the intersection of Meridian Avenue and University Avenue to the Hartshorn Building.

CSU Health Network. The health service is fully staffed and equipped to provide comprehensive outpatient care and counseling for students. Southwest of Hartshorn you’ll see a collection of residence halls, which are home to several of CSU’s 14 Residential Learning Communities. Residential Learning Communities allow students to live in an enriched learning environment with others who share similar academic majors or personal interests.

Academic Village. The University’s newest residential area is home to the Engineering and Honors Residential Learning Communities. It also features the award-winning Ram’s Horn Dining Center.

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University Center for the Arts. This world-class facility consolidates music, dance, and theatre programs into one exquisite performance and learning venue, along with the new University Art Museum and the Museum of Design and Merchandising. Students approved a construction fee, which, along with private donations, covered the entire cost of renovating the former Fort Collins High School. The result is a regional cultural resource that includes concert and recital halls, theaters, museums and galleries, classrooms, offi ces, and research facilities.

Sign up for one of our many visit programs and tours if you haven’t done so already. For details, go to admissions.colostate.edu/visit.

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Arts and sciences � Go to Pitkin Street just south of the

Academic Village and walk east past the Visual Arts Building. You’ll notice the soaring arc of a sculpture anchoring a complex of facilities dedicated to the natural sciences. You’re looking at “Newton’s Corner,” which embodies Sir Isaac Newton’s observations on time, space, and motion. (Due south one block is the new 835-space Lake Street Parking Garage, which also includes retail and offi ce space.) Continue east on Pitkin until you come to College Avenue. Turn right at the Alumni Center and proceed south until you come to the College Avenue pedestrian underpass. Cross under the street and emerge in the Annual Flower Trial Gardens, virtually in the front yard of the University Center for the Arts.

Annual Flower Trial Gardens. Stroll through fragrant gardens where the CSU Department of Horticulture tests more than 1,000 annual bedding plants under rugged Rocky Mountain conditions. A lucky spinoff is the gorgeous view.

Foothills CampusLocated about three miles west of CSU’s main

campus, the Foothills Campus is home to pro-grams in atmospheric science and equine science, and includes numerous labs and facilities where some of the University’s most important research takes place.

Veterinary Teaching HospitalThe Vet Teaching Hospital, located at 300

W. Drake Road, is considered one of the fi nest veterinary hospitals in the world. It offers both small and large animal care, and houses the renowned Animal Cancer Center.

Pingree ParkLocated 50 miles west of Fort Collins, the

1,177-acre campus has been a fi eld site for CSU’s natural resources students since 1916. At 9,000 feet above sea level the breathtaking area is adja-cent to Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Fort Collins is bursting with family activities. From movies and plays to museums and go-carts, this city has activities to fit everyone’s taste and budget. Try taking a trip back in time with one of the few drive-in theaters left

in America. Or, if you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, try the Swetsville Zoo, a sculpture garden near Harmony Road.

A City of Fun

The Farm at Lee Martinez Park600 N. Sherwood St.

A fully functional farm offering an educational and interactive experience for Fort Collins residents and visitors. A hands on way to learn more about the industry that shaped this region.

Fort Collins Museum & Dis-covery Science Center(Re-opening November 10, 2012)

408 Mason Ct.(970) 221-6738

Fort Fun1513 E. Mulberry St.(970) 472-8000

A 14 acre local ammusment park featuring mini-golf, go-karts, laser tag, an arcade, and more.

Swetsville Zoo4801 E. Harmony Rd.(970) 484-9509

ShowsMidtown Arts Center

3750 S. Mason St.(970) 225-2555adinnertheatre.com

Holiday Twin Drive-In2206 S. Overland Trail Rd.(970) 221-1244

Opens in late April for the summer seasonCash only

Lincoln Center417 W. Magnolia St.(970)221-6735fcgov.com/lctix

See website for upcoming shows and prices

Lyric Cinema Café300 E. Mountain Ave.(970)493-0893lyriccinemacafe.comAdult: $8

PoolsCity Park Pool

1599 City Park Dr.Outdoor pool with two slides, a picnic area, and a large play structure.

Edora Pool Ice Center1801 Riverside Ave.(970) 221-6683

The regions premier ice and aquatics facility. EPIC serves the entire community with a variety of ice skating and aquatics programs, classes, events, and activities.

Mulberry Pool424 W. Mulberry St.

Zero entry indoor pool with a diving board, spa, and, play area.

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Parks with amenities:City Park

1500 W. Mulberry St. City Park lake, outdoor pool, tennis courts, shelters, playgrounds, miniature trains, two ball fields, pottery studio, basketball court, fitness course and, paddle boats.

Edora Park 1420 E. Stuart St.

Playgrounds, flag football, 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, horseshoe courts, BMX track, Spring Creek Trail, ice skating, swimming, war memorial.

Fossil Creek Park5821 S. Lemay Ave.

Lighted ball diamonds, roller-hockey rink, urban obstacle skateboard park, dog park, tar pits, lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, and an interactive water feature.

Rolland Moore Park 2201 S. Shields St.

Four ball fields, playground, picnic shelters, volleyball courts, racquetball courts, platform tennis, championship tennis, six tennis courts, racquet center, horseshoe courts, basketball courts, Spring Creek Trail, and soccer field.

Spring Canyon Park 2626 W. Horsetooth Rd.

Inspiration playground (universally accessible for children of all abilities), two-acre dog park, free ride mountain biking course, trails, ball fields, lighted ball fields, and tennis courts.

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Looking for a picnic retreat or a place to play fetch with your dog? Fort Collins offers magnifi-cent parks for the whole family to enjoy!

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Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins offers not only breathtaking scenic views, but also a variety of recreational activities that would appeal to any outdoor enthusiast. With Lory State Park, Horsetooth Reservoir and Moun-tain Park only minutes from the highway, it won’t take long to get away.

A Perfect GetawayHorsetooth Reservoir and Mountain Park

(970) 679-4554www.horsetoothreservoir.com/

A 6.5 mile long reservoir, surrounded by over 2,000 acres of public land, more than 25 miles of non-motorized recreational trails. Lakeside camping at the South Bay Campground, Boating, wake boarding/ water skiing, fishing, swimming, hiking, and bicycling.

Lory State Park(970) 493-1623parks.state.co.us/parks/lorryEleven miles from Fort Collins, you can

explore wide open scenic terrain in an adven-turous landscape. 26 miles of scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding. Rock climbing and bouldering routes, back country camping, and picnicing. Entrance Fee: $7 per

vehicle, $3 per person Hours: 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Outdoor Activities

Ride the RapidsCheck out one of the raft tours offered from one of the many Fort Collins rafting companies.

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City of Fort CollinsHitting the Fairway: Local Gol�ngCity Park Nine

411 S. Bryan Ave.(970) 221-6650 www.fcgov.com/golf/city-park-nine.php

The City Park Nine is considered one of the best

9-hole golf courses in the region.

Collindale1441 E. Horsetooth Rd.(970) 221-6651 www.fcgov.com/golf/collindale.php

Home to the local U.S. Open Qualifying. The course spans 160 acres.

Southridge5750 S. Lemay Ave.(970) 416-2828 www.fcgov.com/golf/southridge.php

The 128 acre course has the Fossil and Mail Creeks flowing through as well as diverse elevations and fairways.

High altitude – be awareFort Collins sits 4,984 feet above sea level, so visitors should take some precautions. There’s less oxygen at high altitude, so take it easy and remember to drink plenty of water. If you’re going to be outdoors for any length of time, particularly during the spring and summer months, remember to apply sunscreen. Skin burns easily in the thin air.

Skate Parks � Edora Park (1420 E. Stuart) � Fossil Creek Park (5821 S. Lemay Ave.) � Old Fort Collins Heritage Park (112 E.

Willow St.)

O�-leash Dog Parks � Fossil Creek Park (5821 S. Lemay Ave.) � Soft Gold Park (520 Hickory St.) � Spring Canyon (2626 W. Horsetooth Rd.)

Public Gardens � Annual Flower Trial Gardens (1401

Remington St.) � Spring Creek Community Gardens (2145

Centre Ave.)

Ride the RapidsCheck out one of the raft tours offered from one of the many Fort Collins rafting companies.

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Love bikes? Great news, you’re going to love Fort Collins’ bike culture. With over 30 miles of paved bike trails within the Fort Collins city limits, most of which are connected to each other; it’s possible to bike just about anywhere without ever hitting busy streets.

In Town Trails

Fossil Creek TrailThe Fossil Creek Trails runs, for more than fi ve

miles, between the Spring Creek Trail and Fossil Creek Reservoir. This trail is perfect if you are hoping to spot some wildlife during your visit as the trail cuts through the Cathy Fromme Prairie Natural Area.

Mason TrailThis trail is best if you are looking for a safe way to

navigate Fort Collins on your bike without encounter-ing motorists. Running for almost four miles from Pros-pect Road to South of Harmony Road this is a great option for those who prefer to bike instead of drive.

Poudre TrailThis scenic trail stretches for more than 10 miles

from Overland Trail at Lyons Park to East Drake at the Environmental Learning Center along the Cache la Poudre River. This trail is expected to expand towards I-25 over the next several years.

Power TrailThe Power Trail begins at Edora Park in east Fort

Collins and continues south to Golden Meadows Park, north of Harmony road for more than three miles. This scenic trail runs along the historic Union Pacifi c Railroad.

Spring Creek TrailThis trail, stretches from west

Drake Road and meanders along the edge of Spring Creek for more than six miles until its confl uence with Cache la Poudre River, at which point the Spring Creek Trail connects with the Power Trail.

Bike Safe - be awareIf you’re planning to ride your bicycle while in Fort Collins, which we highly recommend, keep Colorado bike laws in mind. Share the road. Never assume a car can see you. Headlights, tail lights, and refl ectors are required at night. Also remember that under Colorado State Law riding a bike intoxicated can still result in a DUI.

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Fort Collins’ thriving arts com-munity is easy to find in its many galleries, theaters and concert halls. Be sure to walk through Old Town the first Friday of each month, when art museums and galler-ies stay open late to explore the community’s permanent collections as well as the latest work by local artists.

First FridaySponsored by the Downtown

Fort Collins Arts District and local businesses and organizations, First Friday is one of the city’s most popular year-round events. Your chance to enjoy visual arts won’t end there, however. University and community museums, galleries and co-ops all welcome visitors daily.

Live PerformancesThe city also boasts a wide

selection of live performances. The newly rebuilt Lincoln Center, with its two performance spaces, offers lectures, dance recitals, sympho-nies, operas, Broadway musicals and theater.

University Center for the Arts

Just east of the main campus, CSU’s University Center for the Arts boasts similar range with a mix of student and professional produc-tions of music, dance and theater that range from the classical to avant garde. Many UCA graduates continue their careers at local rep-ertories, which perform everything from whimsical dinner theater to Pulitzer Prize-winning plays to Shakespeare.

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Local Art GalleriesArt Lab

239 Linden St. | (970) 556-8600

Center for Fine Art Photography400 N. College Ave. | (970) 224-1010

Fort Collins Museum of Art201 S. College Ave. | (970) 482-2787

Illustrated Light Gallery1 Linden St. #103 | (970) 493-4673

Lincoln Center Galleries 417 W. Magnolia St. | (970) 221-6735

Poudre River Art Center406 N. College Ave. | (970) 672-4887

Trimble Court Artisans Co-Op118 Trimble Ct. | (970) 221-0051

Campus Art Galleries Avenir Museum of Design and

Mechandising1400 W. Remington St.

Clara Hatton Gallery Visual Arts BuildingColorado State University

Curfman Gallery Lory Student CenterColorado State University

University Art Museum1400 Remington St. | (970) 491-1983

Live PerformanceUniversity Center for the Arts

1400 Remington St. | (970) 491-2787

Lincoln Center 417 West Magnolia | (970) 221-6730

Bas Bleu Theater Company401 Pine St. | (970) 498-8949

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Summer Events May-Aug Ben & Jerry’s FAC Concert Fridays, Old Town Square May-Oct Downtown Farmers Market Saturdays, Larimer County Courthouse Parking lot May 4 Girl’s Night Out Downtown Fort Collins May 4-6 Cinco De Mayo Downtown Downtown Fort Collins May 11 CSU Commencement Colorado State University May 26 11th Annual Realities Ride and Rally Old Town Square June-Aug Noontime Notes Concert Series Thursdays, Oak St. Plaza Jun 16 30th Annual Terrace and Garden Tour City wide event June 23 Colorado Brewers Festival Civic Center Park July 4 Fireworks/100th Anniversary of City Park

City Park July 12-14 Fort Collins Jazz Experience Downtown Fort Collins Aug. 3-7 Larimer County Fair and Rodeo The Ranch/Larimer County Fair Grounds Aug. 10-12 Bohemian Nights/NewWestFest Downtown Fort Collins

Calendar of Events Fort Collins is a great city full of active people and

fun things to do. The yearlong calendar of events in Fort Collins are sure to keep a wide range of people

with many different interests busy. Check out some of the exciting events happening around the city in this year’s event calendar.

Winter Events Sept. 1 Tour De Fat Civic Center Park Sept. 2 Rocky Mountain Showdown Sports Authority at Mile High Stadium Sept. 8 Nelsen’s Old Town Car Show Down Town Fort Collins Oct. 5 CSU Homecoming Parade Corner of Oak St. and Howes St. Oct. 6 CSU Homecoming 5K CSU Oval Oct. 6 CSU Homecoming Game Hughes Stadium Nov. 17 Santa Arrives Downtown and Santa’s Workshop Opens Old Town Square Dec. 7 Girls Night Out Downtown Fort Collins Dec. 7 21st Annual Carolfest Opera Galleria, Downtown Fort Collins Dec. 31 First Night Fort Collins 2013 Downtown Fort Collins March 16 St. Patricks Day Parade Downtown Fort Collins

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Police Services(970) 221-6540

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Larimer County Natural Resources(970) 679-4570

Coloradoan (local newspaper)(970) 493-6397

Fort Collins Convention & Visitors Bureau(970) 232-3840visit.ftcollins.com/visiting

Disabled Resource Services(970) 282-2700

Poudre River Public Library District(970) 221-6663

Fort Collins Business Welcomes(970) 225-0349

Transfort Bus(Public Transportation)(970) 221-6620fcgov.com/transfort/

Senior Alternatives in Transportation (SAINT)(970) 223-8604

Time/Temp/Weather(970) 484-8920(970) 498-7820

CSUCSU Police Department

Emergency: 911 SafeWalk: (970) 491-1155 Non-Emergency Phone: (970) 491-6425 Bike & Traffi c: (970) 491-7695

Admissions(970) 491-6909admissions.colostate.edu

Alumni Association(970) 491-6533alumni.colostate.edu

Athletics(970) 491-5300CSURams.com

Directory Assistance(970) 491-1111search.colostate.edu

Donations/Giving to CSU1-866-CSU-GIVE

Extension Offi ce(970) 491-6281ext.colostate.edu

CSU Health Network(970) 491-7121health.colostate.edu

Online Plus(970) 491-5288www.online.colostate.edu

Parking Services(970) 491-7041parking.colostate.edu

School of the Arts(970) 491-ARTSsota.colostate.edu

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Veterinary Teaching Hospital(970) 297-5000csuvth.colostate.edu

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Old TownShopping in Old Town is an adventure fueled by

the imaginations and interests of the local owners who occupy its Victorian-era buildings. Located on College Ave., you can find fashion from eco-friend-ly to funky to chic, exotic spices and oils, natural and organic foods, rocks and minerals, toys, im-ports from the all corners of the globe, handcrafted furniture and home decor, speciality kitchen items, yard and gardening tools, hiking and biking gear, even newspapers and magazines from around the world. You will need a break, so drop into one of the coffee or dessert shops sprinkled throughout the district.

Foothills MallThe Foothills Mall houses two major department

stores, Macy’s and Sears, in addition to retail, food, entertainment, and specialty stores. A long-time shopping center of the community, the indoor mall is perfect in any season. Thousands of children and adults alike have made wishes before tossing pennies into the leaping fountain at the center of the mall, which has delighted visitors since it opened in 1973. Located at Foothills and College

City of VarietyAvenue.

Front Range VillageThis outdoor mall is relatively new to Fort Collins. Located on

Harmony Road, you can find everything from food to apparel and even the Council Tree branch of the Fort Collins Public Library. With a thorough mix of department stores, like Super Target, as well as more local features like Mary’s Mountain Cookies and Pab-lo’s Pizza, Front Range Village has something for everyone. And with the contemporary main street feel and the small dog park this is truly a place where the whole family will feel comfortable.

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Anheuser Busch2351 Busch Dr.(970) 490-4691Anheuser Busch is a local landmark. Check the website for more information about when the Budweiser Clydesdale West Coast Team is in town.

Odell Brewing Co.800 E. Lincoln Ave.(970) 498-9070 | Odells.comOpen Mon. – Sat.: 11 am – 6 pmIn addition to classic brews such as Easy Street Wheat and 90 Shilling, seasonal and special series abound in Odell’s tap room.

Fort Collins Brewery1020 E. Lincoln Ave.(970) 472-1499 | Fortcollinsbrewery.comOpen Mon. – Thur.: 12 pm – 6 pmFri. – Sat.: 12 pm – 7 pmDistributed in 22 states, Fort Collins Brewery features unique brews such as Major Tom’s Pomegranate Wheat and Chocolate Stout

Napa Valley of BeerMicro breweries, offering a selection of award-

winning craft beers, are a keystone of the Fort Collins culture, which is how it got the nickname “Napa Valley of Beer.” Tap rooms, overflowing with laughter and camaraderie, are frequented by visi-tors and natives alike. Be sure to include a brewery tour if you are interested in experiencing unique flavors and learning more about the way craft brews are made. Whether you are an out-of-towner or a local enthusiast, you will find something in-credible to pique your interest.

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New Belgium Brewery500 Linden St.(970) 221-0524 | Newbelgium.comOpen Tues. – Sat.: 10 am – 6 pmThe invitation is open for you to “Follow your folly” with a scavenger hunt, storytelling or the Tour de Fat bicycle event. In addition to the popular Abbey and Fat Tire brews, selections include Sunshine Wheat, 1554, seasonal Hoptober and 2° Below.

Equinox Brewery133 Remington St.(970) 484-1368 | Equinoxbrewing.comOpen Sun. – Wed.: 12 – 8 pmThur. – Sat.: 12 – 9 pmThe special feature of this brewery is its firkin beer. The naturally carbonated firkin beer is tapped weekly from a 10-gallon vessel.

Funkwerks Brewery1900 E. Lincoln(970) 482-3865 | Funkwerks.com- Open Mon. – Wed.: 12 – 8 pmThur. – Sat.: 12 – 10 pmSun.: 12 – 6 pmThe newbie in town, Funkwerks Brewery, prides itself as being the only organic brewery in Fort Collins. Its Saison brew – a dry, hoppy, spicy blend with bacteriostatic properties – is a treat reminiscent of nineteenth century Belgium.

CooperSmith’s Pub and Brewing5 Old Town Square(970) 498-0483 | coopersmithspub.comOpen Pubside Sun. – Thur.: 11 am – 12 amFri. – Sat.: 11 am – 2 amOpen Poolside Mon. – Fri.: 3 pm – 2 amSat. – Sun.: 12 pm – 2 am

CooperSmith’s Pub & Brewing offers patrons and visitors two distinctly different dining and drinking experiences at one location. Pubside offers sandwiches, burgers and specialty brews. Poolside serves food in an expanded brewery space with 12 tournament-sized billiards tables, shuffleboards, and high-def TVs.

Pateros Creek Brewing Company242 N. College Ave.(970) 484-7222 | pateroscreekbrewing.comOpen Mon. 4pm-8pm Tues.-Thurs. 12pm-8pm Fri.-Sat. 12pm- 9pm. Closed Sun.Their exclusive Colorado distribution is fitting with their focus on local history and ideas which they seek to bring out through their brew.

CB & Potts and Big Horn Brewery1415 W. Elizabeth St.(970) 221-1139 | Cbpotts.comOpen Mon. – Fri.: 11am – 2amSat. – Sun.: 10am – 2am

1441 Horsetooth Rd.(970) 226-0148Open daily 7am – 10pmBar stays open after 10 pmCB & Potts is a full-service restaurant and pub, brewing nationally recognized, hand-crafted ales and lagers daily. The family-owned business, originally named Ram Pub, opened in 1971 when the company’s creators decided to leave their pizza restaurant jobs to found a “deluxe tavern” serving burgers, wine and beer.

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From dusk to well after midnight, Fort Collins’ streets are lined with a diverse crowd of night owls. The city comes alive, enticing visitors and locals to gather around the good food and drinks, live music, art, and the city’s street life.

For family-friendly fun, the south and midtown areas offer the best of local and national restaurants and recreation, such as bowling, arcades and movie theaters.

While it is also the live music district, Old Town offers some of the best laid back nightlife in town as well. Martini, tapas, and craft beer bars, which often include jazz or acoustic music, local fine arts the-

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aters and late-night coffee shops provide plenty of nice options for a relaxing evening out.

But make no mistake, Fort Collins can rock. During the spring and summer, you’ll catch the nightlife vibe everywhere in Old Town. Beet Street’s “Streetmosphere” keeps the summer humming with dozens of local musicians per-forming classical, jazz, country, bluegrass, and pop as well as “dancers, actors, comedians, jugglers, magicians, painters, weavers, and even a cowboy poet.” Those smaller events are a nice addition to what seems like an never-ending list of outdoor concerts and festivals, including Bohemian Nights, a late-summer mashup of 80 local and national music acts playing across the downtown area over three nights.

But it doesn’t end there, because Fort Collins is considered Colorado’s new hotspot for live mu-sic year-round. Venues in and around Old Town feature everything from country and acoustic to dubstep, hiphop and indie rock. Many local bars, cafes and restaurants also showcase local talent, including musicians, poets, and comedians.

Music VenuesMishawaka Amphitheatre

13714 Poudre Canyon | (970) 482-4420 | Themishawaka.com

Aggie Theatre204 S. College Ave. | (970) 482-8300 | aggietheatre.com

Avogradros Number605 S. Mason St. | (970) 493-5555 | www.avogadros.com/

Every Day Joes Coffee House144 S. Mason St. | (970) 224-4138 | everydayjoes.com

Hodi’s Half Notes167 N. College Ave. | (970) 472-2034 | hodishalfnote.com

The Tap Room @ Catalyst3501 S. Shields St. | (970) 310-8250

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Fort Collins offers a wide array of comfortable ameni-ties. Whether you prefer an upscale hotel or roughinging it in a campsite there is sure to be something for you here.

Home away from home

Bed and BreakfastEdwards House Historic Bed

& Breakfast402 W. Mountain Ave.(970) 493-9191edwardshouse.com

Inn at City Park1734 W. Mountain Ave.(970) 672-4725innatcitypark.com

Sheldon House Bed and Breakfast616 W. Mulberry St.(970) 221-1917

HotelsAmericInn Lodge and Suites

7645 Westgate Dr.(970) 226-1232americinn.com

The Armstrong Hotel259 S. College Ave.(970) 484 3883thearmstronghotel.com

Best Western Kiva Inn1638 E. Mulberry St.(970) 484-1984bestwesternkivainn.com

Best Western University Inn914 S. College Ave.(970) 484-1984

Cambria Suites2921 E. Harmony Rd.(970) 267-9000cambriasuites.com

Comfort Inn and Suites601 SW Frontage Rd.HWY 14 and 1-25(970) 407-0100choicehotels.com

Comfort Suites1415 Oakridge Dr.(970) 206-4597choicehotels.com

Days Inn3625 E. Mulberry St.(970) 221-5490daysinn.com

Hilton Fort Collins425 W. Prospect Rd.(970) 482-2626 | hilton.comSee ad on back page

Holiday Inn Express1426 Oakridge Dr.(970) 225-2200hiexpress.com

LaQuinta Inn & Suites3709 E. Mulberry St.(970) 493-7800 | lq.com

Marriott Hotel350 E. Horsetooth Rd.(970) 226-5200marriott.com

Quality Inn & Suites4001 S. Mason St. (970) 282-9047qualityinn.com

Residence Inn by Marriott1127 Oakridge Dr.(970) 223-5700mariott.com

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Fort Collins is a mecca for good eats, with more restaurants per capita than most cities in the United States. Whether you want to sit down or you need to grab food on the go, there are hundreds of choices. From steakhouses to vegetarian fare, there will be some-thing to suit your appetite, budget and taste for adventure.

Choice Cuisine

AmericanAustin’s

(970) 224-9691100 W. Mountain Ave.(970) 267-65322815 E. Harmony Rd. austinsamericangrill.com

CB & Potts(970) 221-11391415 W. Elizabeth St.(970) 226-01481441 E. Horsetooth Rd.cbpotts.comSee ad on page 38

Charco Broiler(970) 482-14721716 E. Mulberry St.charcobroiler.comSee ad on page 41

Jim’s Wings(970) 493-11031205 Elizabeth St.jimswings.comSee ad on page 44

Mayor of Old Town(970) 682-2410632 S. Masonthemayorofoldtown.com

Trailhead Tavern(970) 221-5757148 W. Mountain Ave.trailheadtavern.comSee ad on page 33

Washington’s Sports Bar & Grill(970) 484-3989132 Laporte Ave.thewashbar.comSee ad on page 41

FREE ENTREE when you purchase a second entree of equal or greater value and two drinks.

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AsianHuHot Mongolian Grill

(970) 416-0555249 S. College Ave.huhot.comSee ad on page 32

Lulu’s117 South College Ave.(970) 419-3388

Suehiro Japanese Restaurant(970) 482-3734223 Linden St.

BaglesGib’s Bagels

(970) 224-59462531 S. Shieldsgibsbagels.com

BakeyCorner Bakery Restaurant

(970) 377-12003300 S. College Ave.cornerbakerycafe.comSee ad on page 42

BreakfastCafe Bluebird(970) 484-7755524 W. Laurel St.cafebluebird.comSee ad on page 41

Snooze(970) 482-9253144 W. Mountain Ave.snoozeeatery.com

BurgersFive Guys Burgers and Fries

(970) 797-24281335 W. Elizabeth St.

(970) 204-91402842 Council Tree Ave.See ad on page 44

Co�ee HouseMomo Lolo

(970) 980-53721129 W. Elizabeth St.momololo.comSee ad on page 7

Human Bean(970) 416-57031822 S. Collegethehumanbean.com

Delis/SandwichesCheba Hut

(970) 482-7267104 E. Laurel

(970) 493-6644925 S. Taft Hill Rd.chebahut.com

Subway2815 E. Harmony Rd. 2614 S. Timberline Rd.126 S. College Ave.755 S. Lemay Ave.2170 W. Drake Rd.1101 W. Elizabeth St.215 E. Foothills Pkwy3680 S. Mason St.See ad on page 43

Not valid with any other offer. Offer subject to change.

Egg & Cheese - Cold Cut Combo - Veggie Delite

Black Forest Ham - BLT

Open for breakfast at

7AM on Weekdays.

8 AM on Sat,

and 9 AM on Sun!

Campus West, Lory Student Center, Lake Street Market and all other

Fort Collins locations!

(Excludes Premium & Double Stack)

Enlighten Your Palate Enlighten Your Palate at Fort Collins’ at Fort Collins’ Coziest Cafe! Coziest Cafe!

Enlighten Your Palate at Fort Collins’ Coziest Cafe!

Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

970.484.7755 524 W. Laurel St www.cafebluebird.com

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Fronzen Treats & SweetsKilwins

(970) 221-9444114 S. College Ave.kilwins.comSee ad on page 32

Mahalo1109 West Elizabeth St.(970) 449-4460

Walrus Ice Cream(970) 482-5919125 W. Mountain Ave.walrusicecream.comSee ad on page 33

IndianTaj Mahal

(970) 493-1105 | 148 W. Oak

ItalianBisetti’s

(970) 493-0086120 S. College Ave.bisetties.comSee ad on page 32

MexicanBig City Burrito

(970) 482-3303510 S. College Ave.bigcityburrito.com

Cafe Mexicali(970) 266-92922925 S. College Ave.cafemexicali.com

Rio Grande(970) 224-5428143 W. Mountain Ave.riograndemexican.com

Pizza & CalzonesDP Dough(970) 224-0202634 S. Collegedpdough.com

Krazy Karls(970) 224-20001124 W. Elizabethkrazykarlspizza.com

SeafoodFish

(970) 224-1188150 W. Oak St.fishmkt.comSee ad on page 43

VegitarianRainbow, Ltd.

(970) 221-2664212 W. Laurel St.www.rainbowfortcollins.com

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GUIDEParent & Family Weekend

GUIDECAMPUS RESOURCES | LOCAL INSIGHT | HELPFUL INFORMATION

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From the Chancellor

Most of you have not had the

opportunity to visit us since late

summer. Now that we are nearly

halfway through the fall semester,

there is a hum of activity throughout

the campus. Our student organizations

are in full swing, planning interesting

events and programs. Students are

immersed in their academic pursuits,

spending time in the residence hall

study rooms, studios, or in our many

campus libraries, reading or writing,

and working together on projects. Our

new students have made many new

friends and our returning students have

reconnected with their classmates.

Parent & Family Weekend is a time for

us to share our community with you, our

families. As a parent myself, I know that

all of you are here primarily to spend

time with your students. But, I hope

you have the opportunity to experience

the Washington University community

during your short visit. Attend a course

taught by one of our internationally

recognized faculty members. Visit Edison

Theater to see the Performing Arts

Department present Cabaret. Come cheer

on the Washington University Football

Bears as they take on Carnegie Mellon at

noon on Saturday at the historic Francis

Field. There is always much to do and see

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on our campus, and I am delighted that

you are able to join us. Please accept my

best wishes for a rewarding visit.

Sincerely yours,

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton

contents

Welcome

From the First Year Center

Dear Families,

We know that your student appreciates

that you took the time to come for

Parent & Family Weekend. We appreciate

it as well and we hope that you have

a wonderful visit. This weekend you

have the opportunity to see how full

our students’ lives have become. They

are working hard in the classroom, the

laboratory, and the library and they

are volunteering in the community,

participating in performing arts of

various sorts—you’ll hear them talking

about Diwali and Dance Marathon—and

they are playing varsity and intramural

sports. They may even look tired—I’m

always amazed, though, at their reserves

of energy and enthusiasm. Please share

with them how impressed you are; they

have certainly impressed us!

Washington University in St. Louis6

When you are on campus for the

weekend, please stop in and say hello.

My office is in the Women’s Building,

just down the hallway from the Formal

Lounge, where registration for Parent

& Family Weekend is taking place. My

office is in Room 117 and I would love

to meet you. Please let me know if there

is any way in which I may help your

student or if you have any questions,

concerns, or just want to share a story

about them with me.

With warmest regards,

Sharon Stahl

Vice Chancellor for Students

A Note

Parent & Family Weekend Events

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26

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Registration and Check-In

8:30AM - 5:30PM

Ann W. Olin Women’s

Building, Formal Lounge

Please stop by to pick up your

registration packet including any

pre-purchased tickets, a finalized

schedule, and a complementary

Parent & Family Weekend gift.

Visit Classes

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Various Locations

Join your student in a class or visit a

variety of other Friday classes. Class

listings are available at check-in/

registration.

Engineering: Energy, Environmental

and Chemical Lab Tours

9:00AM - 10:30AM

Brauer Hall, Foyer

The Department of Energy,

Environmental and Chemical

Engineering offers students numerous

opportunities to engage with faculty

in cutting edge research. Join a tour of

these exciting facilities and learn more

about your students’ research options.

Central West End Walking Tour**

10:00AM - 12:30PM

Bus departs from the front steps of

Brookings Hall

The Central West End is a vibrant

and sophisticated neighborhood

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2012 Parent & Family Weekend Events Friday, October 26

combining residential and commercial

opportunities with splendid architecture

and a lively walkable streetscape. Please

note: This is a 2 hour+ walking tour.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

First Year Reading Program

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Danforth University Center, Room 234

The book selected for the 2012 First

Year Reading Program is The Other

Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates,

by Wes Moore. Faculty members

who participated in the First Year

Reading Program discussions will

provide parents and families with an

inside view of what transpired during

the discussions. Please join in the

conversation even if you have not had

the opportunity to read the book!

Engineering: Electrical and Systems

Engineering Undergraduate Research

and Lab Tours

10:30AM - 11:00AM

Bryan Hall, Room 201

Enjoy faculty demonstrations of research

used to develop cutting edge technology

as well as enhance our students’

learning experience.

Engineering: Undergraduate Teaching

Lab Tours

11:00AM – 11:30AM

Bryan Hall, Room 202

Join a teaching lab in progress: the

Systems Engineering Laboratory, in

which engineering seniors design and

test feedback control systems.

The Curator’s Equation: Backstage

at The Edison

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Mallinckrodt Center, Edison Theatre

Learn how a performing arts season is

designed for Washington University’s

Edison Theatre. There are always

variables that the presenter must

consider when making curatorial

decisions. Come and learn about those

variables and learn more about the

current 2012 - 2013 season. Private

backstage tour included!

Faculty lecture: Biases and Mistakes in

How We Judge Our Own Emotions

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Psychology Building, Room 215

Alan J. Lambert, Associate Professor

of Psychology, will discuss some

interesting and rather surprising errors

that people often make when forming

judgments about their own emotions.

Intuitively, we might think that we are

quite good at figuring out what sorts

of emotional reactions we might have

experienced in the recent past. In some

cases, however, we are surprisingly bad

at this. For example, recent work in Dr.

Lambert’s laboratory has shown that

people believe that being reminded of

the assassination of Osama bin Laden

made them less angry whereas, in

fact, such reminders actually had the

opposite effect, as it made people more,

not less, angry. Dr. Lambert will discuss

these and other inferential errors we

often make, and he will consider the

more general questions that this raises

about our ability to understand our own

past experiences as well as to predict our

own future reactions and behaviors.

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Parent and Family Rest Stop

12:00PM - 5:00PM

Danforth University Center, Millstone

Visitor’s Center

Stop in anytime for refreshment and

campus/community information.

Located by the south entrance of the

Danforth University Center.

Sam Fox: Study Abroad Session

1:00PM – 2:00PM

Givens Hall, Kemp Auditorium

Belinda Lee and current students will

talk about opportunities for art and

architecture students to study abroad in

the School’s various programs.

Engineering: Experiential Learning in

Engineering

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Whitaker Hall, Room 218

Come learn about various opportunities

for students that supplement and enrich

classroom learning. Information about

internships, cooperative learning

experiences as well as undergraduate

research and the School’s new student

entrepreneurial initiative for ideas and

inventions, the Discovery Competition,

will be presented.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

Visit the Kemper Art Museum for

a special guided tour of either the

permanent collection or special

exhibitions led by Washington

University student docents.

Arts & Sciences: Study Abroad

Information Session

1:00PM - 2:30PM

Seigle Hall, Room L006

Come hear about the range of study

abroad programs open to Arts & Sciences

students from Overseas Programs staff

and returned students. An overview of

the philosophy, policies, and application

procedures will be provided, with plenty

of time for questions.

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Men’s Fraternity Housing Information

Session and Tour

1:00PM - 2:30PM

January Hall, Room 110

Come learn about Washington

University’s fraternity housing system

and take a peek at a couple of our chapter

houses on the upper and lower rows.

Skandalaris Seminar Series: The Market

and Value Proposition

1:00PM - 2:30PM

Simon Hall, Room 106

Join us for a discussion on The Market

and Value Proposition. This seminar will

address next steps after an entrepreneur

has presented and tested his idea and is

determining his place in the market.

Cultivating the Next Generation

of Civic Leaders

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Danforth University Center, Gephardt

Institute, Suite 340

Does your student want to make a

difference in the world? Amanda Moore

McBride, Associate Dean for Social Work,

Brown School, and Director, Gephardt

Institute for Public Service, will share

how we help students live out a

commitment to community. She will be

joined by Matthew Seiden, who will offer

a parent’s perspective on Washington

University’s role in helping your student

contribute to social change.

RSVP requested to gephardtinstitute@wustl.edu

Get Crafty, Give Back

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Umrath Hall, Campus Y, Lower Level

Building Tomorrow’s Leaders. Come visit

the Campus Y and learn about our 24

student-led community service programs.

The Campus Y is a unique branch of the

YMCA of Greater St. Louis and has been

on campus for over 100 years providing

for the needs of students at Washington

University in St. Louis. Join us as we

make cards for children at St. Louis area

hospitals.

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Open House: Career Center

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Danforth University Center, Room 110;

Engineering Satellite: Lopata Hall, Room

303; Architecture Satellite: Givens Hall,

Foyer; Art Satellite: Bixby Hall, Room 1

Parents and families, meet Career Center

staff and learn about the services and

resources available to your student.

Open House: Cornerstone: The Center for

Advanced Learning

1:00PM - 3:00PM

South 40, Cornerstone, Gregg House

Come meet our staff and tour our

facilities. The Center provides academic

mentoring, study tips, time management,

and workshops for all students as well

as support and accommodations for

students with disabilities.

Open House: Film and Media Studies

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Seigle Hall, Room 408

Is your student interested in a Film

and Media Studies major? Wondering

how one might use a degree in Film and

Media Studies? Come meet the faculty.

They are ready to answer your questions.

Open House: Sam Fox

1:00PM – 3:00PM

Steinberg Hall, Gallery

Join us for light refreshments and a

chance to view recent student work.

Open House: The Writing Center and The

Speaking Studio

1:00PM - 3:00PM

Eads Hall, Room 111

Please drop by to meet our tutors and

learn more about the writing and public

speaking support services available to

students.

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Downtown Walking Tour**

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Bus departs from the front steps of

Brookings Hall

Guides will emphasize the architectural

history of downtown, including the

stories of the architects who designed

the great historic buildings on the tour.

Tour time includes a bus ride from WU

campus to the site.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Lafayette Square Walking Tour**

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Bus departs from the front steps of

Brookings Hall

Tour the elegant Lafayette Square

neighborhood and tour a historic home.

Tour time includes a bus ride from WU

campus to the site.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Photobooth

1:00PM - 4:00PM

Danforth University Center, base of the

Grand Staircase

Smile for the camera and take home a

FREE picture souvenir.

Chemistry 111 Meet and Greet

1:30PM - 2:30PM

Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 201

Families are invited to meet with the

faculty members teaching Chemistry

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111, and to learn about our objectives

for the course and our philosophies for

teaching and learning. We will briefly

describe course policies and standards,

and the supplementary-support

programs that are available for your

students. We look forward to meeting

you and to answering your questions.

Engineering: Undergraduate Teaching

Lab Tours

1:45PM – 2:15PM

Urbauer Hall, Room 115

Join a teaching lab in progress: the

Digital System Engineering Laboratory,

in which seniors design and test digital

systems that are foundations of today’s

computers.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know

About the Career Center but Were Afraid

to Ask Your Student: Advice for Families

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Danforth University Center, Room 234

Mark Smith, Director of the Career

Center, will share information on

services and resources available as well

as provide advice for families.

Open House: English Department

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Duncker Hall, Hurst Lounge, Room 201

The English Department is delighted to

welcome students, parents, and families

to our open house. Learn more about

our program and faculty and the various

academic and professional opportunities

that are available for English Majors.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Open House: German Department

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Ridgley Hall, Room 317

Come meet the faculty of the Department

of Germanic Languages and Literatures

to discover how our undergraduate

program combines excellent language

instruction with courses in a wide range

of historical, political, cultural and

literary areas of interest.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

See Friday’s 1:00PM description.

Engineering: Biomedical Engineering

Information Session

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Whitaker Hall, Room 100

Biomedical Engineering provides

your student with a strong academic

curriculum supported by engaged

faculty instruction and research

opportunities. Please join Associate

Chair Kurt Thoroughman to learn more

about your student’s experience in this

exciting major.

DC Programs Information Session

and Reception

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Danforth University Center, Room 276

Come and hear about the exciting new

programs that Washington University

offers in Washington, D.C. Combining

internships, classes, speakers, and

extracurricular activities, during both

the academic year and the summer, there

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are opportunities in D.C. for students

of all academic interests, as well as

community programs. Afterwards,

meet the staff of the Washington,

D.C. Programs and students who have

previously participated.

Open House: Mechanical Engineering

and Materials Science

2:00PM - 3:30PM

Jolley Hall, Room 306

Join professors and students in

Mechanical Engineering and Materials

Science for light refreshments and

discussion of classes, projects, and

student life at Washington University.

The event will include poster

presentations by undergraduate students

on their research.

Financing a Medical Education

2:15PM - 3:15PM

McDonnell Hall, Room 162

Bridget O’Neal, Assistant Dean & Director

of Financial Aid of the Washington

University School of Medicine, will speak

about various avenues through which

one might finance a medical education

including through scholarships, both

merit and need-based, government

and military scholarships, bank loans,

and the role families play. A question

and answer session will follow the

presentation.

Open House: Electrical and Systems

Engineering

2:30PM - 3:00PM

Green Hall, Rodin Auditorium

Speak with department faculty about

courses, their research and opportunities

for your student.

Engineering: Computer Science and

Engineering Undergraduate Research

and Lab Demonstration

2:30PM - 3:15PM

Lopa all, Room 520

Media and Machines Laboratory

Professor Caitlin Kelleher and her

students will give demonstrations

of Looking Glass - a programming

environment designed for kids that

provides a context for exploring tool

support for learning from and reusing

code created by others.

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Skandalaris Seminar Series: Panel

Discussion with Start-Up and

Experienced Social and Commercial

Entrepreneurs

2:30PM - 4:00PM

Simon Hall, Room 106

A panel of start-up and experienced

social and commercial entrepreneurs

will give their perspectives on how they

developed and utilized their own skills

in implementing their ventures.

Eliot House Afternoon Tea (for Thomas

Eliot and Eliot B Houses)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Eliot House, Lobby, South 40

Drop in any time for tea, coffee, and

afternoon snacks in the lobby of Eliot

House. Meet our residential advisor

staff and mingle with other Eliot House

families.

John C. Danforth Center on Religion and

Politics Presentation: Is there need for a

public conversation about religion

and politics?

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Mallinckrodt Center, Room 302

Director Marie Griffith will lead a

discussion about the need for an

ideologically neutral venue for fostering

rigorous scholarship and civil public

discourse in the study of American

religion and politics.

LGBT Parent & Family Weekend

Reception

3:00PM - 4:30PM

Danforth University Center, Room 233

Join the Coordinator for LGBT Student

Involvement and Leadership and LGBT

student leaders for an informal reception

during Parent & Family Weekend. Get

your questions answered about LGBT

student life, learn how to get involved on

campus, and find resources for parents,

families, and students. Refreshments

and snacks provided.

Questions? Email lgbt@wustl.edu.

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Student Entrepreneurial Program Panel

Discussion

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Mallinckrodt Center, Multi-Purpose

Room

The Student Entrepreneurial Program

(StEP) will present a panel discussion

led by representatives from Washington

University’s student-run businesses. The

discussion will cover a number of topics,

including the challenge of balancing

school and business responsibilities,

the knowledge and skills gained from

running a business, and how prospective

student-entrepreneurs can get involved

with a business of their own. After the

presentation we will open the floor for

questions from the audience.

William Greenleaf Eliot Residential

College Coffee Break (for Danforth,

Shepley, and Wheeler Houses)

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Shepley House, Lobby, South 40

Stop by for tea, coffee, and cookies in

the lobby of Shepley House and meet our

residential advisor staff and faculty.

Lee/Beau Coffee and Cocoa (for Lee and

Beaumont Halls)

3:00PM - 4:30PM

Lee Hall, Lobby, South 40

Lee/Beau welcomes all parents

and families to stop by to meet the

Residential College staff and enjoy our

spin on a classic Lee/Beau tradition.

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Open House: International & Area

Studies/International Leadership

Program/Sigma Iota Rho

3:00PM - 4:30PM

Danforth University Center, Room 248

International and Area Studies majors/

minors, potential major/minors,

members of the International Leadership

Program, and members of Sigma Iota Rho

and their families are welcome. Please

join us for a brief presentation about our

major, our students, and study abroad

options within our program followed by

light refreshments. This will be a chance

to chat with faculty and students from

our programs.

RUSoFo Sweet Shop (for Rubelmann,

Umrath, and South 40 Houses)

3:00PM - 5:00PM

Umrath House, Lobby, South 40

RUSoFo welcomes all RUSoFo families to

stop by to meet our residential advisor

staff and enjoy delicious cookies and

brownies.

Brookings Residential College Coffee

and Dessert Break (for Lien and Gregg

Houses)

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Lien House, Lien Commons, South 40

Drop in to meet the Brookings

Residential College staff and mingle with

other families of Brookings residents.

Meet the Deans

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Architecture: Steinberg Hall, Auditorium;

Art: Steinberg Hall, Auditorium;

Arts & Sciences: Duncker Hall, Room

Business: Simon Hall, Room 113;

Engineering: Whitaker Hall, Auditorium

Take this opportunity to meet the deans

of the undergraduate schools and learn

more about the exciting developments

taking place within each school.

Waymazing Treats with Wayman Crow

Residential College (for Dardick and

Nemerov Houses)

3:30PM - 4:30PM

Dardick House, Dardick Commons,

South 40

Join the Wayman Crow residential

college staff and socialize with other

families of Wayman Crow residents over

delectable desserts.

HIG Residential College Afternoon Break

(for Hitzeman, Hurd, and Myers Halls)

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Hurd Hall, Lower Level, South 40

Come on by and meet the HIG Residential

College staff and mingle with other

families of HIG residents while enjoying

some coffee and desserts. We look

forward to seeing you there.

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JKL Residential College Afternoon Social

(for Rutledge, Shanedling, and Dauten

Halls)

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Dauten Hall, Kitchen, South 40

Swing by to meet the JKL Residential

College staff and faculty and to mingle

with other families of JKL residents

while enjoying some coffee and desserts.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Liggett/Koenig Afternoon Coffee and

Desserts (for Liggett and Koenig Houses)

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Liggett/Koenig House, Lobby, South 40

Liggett/Koenig invites parents and

families of LK residents to drop in

to enjoy coffee and desserts with

residential college staff. We look

forward to WeLKoming you!

Park/Mudd Just Desserts (for Park and

Mudd Houses)

3:30PM - 5:00PM

Mudd House, Mudd Commons, South 40

Drop in to enjoy the company of the

residential college staff and meet other

parents and families of Park/Mudd

residents. We look forward to seeing you!

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Open House: Olin Business School’s

Weston Career Center

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Simon Hall, Room 10

The Weston Career Center helps business

students make the most of their college

experience as they prepare for the

future. Stop by to learn more about all

career-related topics, including resume

writing, interviewing, internships, and

full-time jobs.

Skandalaris Seminar Series: Reception

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Simon Hall, Foyer

This reception follows our earlier

seminar and all are welcome to attend

any or all parts of our afternoon

programing. This is a great opportunity

to stop by, meet the staff, and learn more

about the Skandalaris Center.

Ted Talk: Using Creativity and Passion as

a Vehicle for Social Change

4:00PM - 5:30PM

McDonnell Hall, Room 162

Come to a Ted Talk with some of the

most creative and engaging professors

on campus! Learn about their passions

and how they have used their creativity

in their work and to create social change

in their communities. Brought to you by

Chimes Junior Honorary.

Engineering Reception

4:30PM - 5:30PM

Whitaker Hall, Atrium

Light reception following the Deans’

meeting where families can mingle with

and talk to Engineering faculty, staff,

and administrators.

Voices and Sounds of Wash U: a cappella,

Choir & Music Concert

7:30PM - 10:00PM

560 Music Center, Delmar & Trinity

Enjoy an evening of musical

entertainment by some of Washington

University’s most talented performers

including the Washington University

Concert Choir, a cappella groups, and

student soloists and ensembles.

Consider enjoying dinner with your student

on the Delmar Loop at 6:00PM before walking

over to the concert. Please note the show will

start promptly at 7:30PM. Parking on the Loop

is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find

parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

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the independent newspaper of Washington University in St. Louis since 1878

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Performing Arts Department Student

Performance of Cabaret

8:00PM

Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

“What good is sitting alone in your

room? Come hear the music play. Life is

a cabaret old chum, come to the cabaret.”

A sexy Berlin cabaret sets the stage for

the chilling shift from the decadent

Weimar era to the rise of Hitler’s

Third Reich. Directed by Annamaria

Pileggi, Performing Arts Department

Professor of the Practice. Please call the

Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets,

314.935.6543.

Fall South 40 Week Formal

(a student only event)

8:30PM – 11:00PM

Hyatt Regency Rooftop Ballroom

Enjoy dinner with your student before

you send him/her off to a night of

dancing and fun! You can then make

your way to Voices and Sounds of Wash U.

Sponsored by Congress of the South 40.

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Registration and Check-In

8:30AM - 3:00PM

Ann W. Olin Women’s Building,

Formal Lounge

Please stop by to pick up your

registration packet including any pre-

purchased tickets, a finalized schedule,

and a complementary Parent and Family

Weekend gift.

Parent and Family Rest Stop

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Danforth University Center,

Millstone Visitor’s Center

Stop in anytime for refreshment and

campus/community information.

Located by the south entrance of the

Danforth University Center.

Bellefontaine Historic Cemetery

Walking Tour**

9:30AM - 12:30PM

Bus departs from the front steps of

Brookings Hall

This historic site was part of the mid-

nineteenth century rural cemetery

movement. The tour will include visits

to the permanent resting places of many

nationally famous figures in the arts,

military, and business. The cemetery has

architecturally significant structures

such as the Busch mausoleum and the

Wainwright tomb (one of Louis Sullivan’s

greatest masterpieces). Tour time

includes a bus ride from WU campus to

the site.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Chancellor Wrighton: The Undergraduate

Experience

10:00AM - 11:00AM

Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 300

Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton will discuss

the educational experience of the

University’s undergraduate students.

Soulard Walking Tour**

10:00AM - 1:00PM

Bus departs from the front steps of

Brookings Hall

Exploring the Soulard neighborhood

offers almost two centuries of St. Louis

history - from French landowners to the

diverse immigrants of our Industrial

Age to present-day rehabbers and

urbanists. This walking tour follows

the steps of thousands who have

resided, worked, and worshipped in the

preserved streetscapes. You will walk

approximately two miles, with time

to shop in Soulard Market, a Farmers

Market operating since 1845. Tour time

includes a bus ride from WU campus to

the site.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

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Not Your Parent’s Library

10:30AM - 11:00AM

Olin Library, Room 142

Many of today’s students keep the

library in their pocket and access it with

their cell phone. Journal articles appear

at the click of a mouse. Some newspapers

from the 1800s are now digitized and

can be searched instantaneously. No

longer is the library merely a repository

for books. Come see the resources and

services provided by the Library to

today’s Washington University students.

Light refreshments will be available.

Brief Tour of the Olin Library

11:00AM - 11:20AM

Olin Library, Level 1 Lobby

Tours will begin in the Olin Library

Level 1 Lobby and visit the following:

the Information Desk and other major

service areas, computer labs and

instructional areas, individual and group

study areas, the New Book and Pop Lit

areas, and our Special Collections area,

which includes our “Ginkgo Room.”

Is Your Student Considering a Master’s

or PhD?

11:00AM - 12:00PM

Seigle Hall, Room L006

Learn more about the current elements

of applying to and taking part in

a Master’s or PhD program. Amy

Heath-Carpentier (Assistant Director,

PreGraduate School) will discuss timing,

financial, educational, and personal

questions that often concern parents and

families about this process. She’ll also

describe the many resources available

at Wash U to help your student prepare

to expand his horizons or reach her full

potential.

The Curator’s Equation: Backstage at

The Edison

11:00AM - 1:00PM

Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

See Friday’s 11:00AM description.

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Brunch

11:00AM – 2:00PM

Bear’s Den, South 40 House, South 40

The Village Café, The Village House,

North Side

Sample the University Dining Services’

weekend brunch buffet. Bear’s Den

serves an all-you-care-to-eat brunch for

$11.05 when using cash or credit card or

$9.00 when deducted from student meal

points. The Village Café brunch is a la

carte. You can pay with cash, credit card

or deduct from the student’s meal plan

with his or her ID.

Undergraduate Research Symposium:

Keynote and Platform Talk

Keynote and Platform Talk:

12:00PM - 1:30PM

Laboratory Sciences, Room 300

Poster Session:

1:30PM - 3:30PM

Olin Library

Learn about ‘consequentialization’

and the structure of morality, explore

the effects of area and fire on plant

diversity in Ozark Mountain glades,

find out the electronic effects of MeO-

MeN4 supported Pd complexes and

much more! Stop by any time to hear

talks and to view posters showcasing

research conducted by over 150 Wash U

undergraduates in all disciplines.

Financial Responsibility: Starting a

Conversation with Your College Student

11:30AM - 12:30PM

Laboratory Sciences, Room 250

Now is a good time to start a

conversation with your student about

financial responsibility. For many

students, the college experience provides

an opportunity to access credit cards

for the first time. This opens the door

to on-line purchasing via computers

as well as phone apps. Conversations

about budgeting, the use of student

loans, the importance of building good

credit, setting up a bank account, the

use of debit cards and credit cards

are fundamental to establishing

sound financial habits. Professor

Michael Gordinier, Senior Lecturer

in Management at the Olin School

of Business, will speak on financial

topics that should be discussed and the

important role parents and families

play in helping their student develop

financial responsibility.

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

See Friday’s 1:00PM description.

Washington University Symphony

Orchestra

1:00PM - 2:30PM

560 Music Center, Delmar & Trinity

The WU Symphony Orchestra will

present an afternoon of symphonic

favorites as some of the best student

musicians at Washington University take

the stage in the orchestra’s first concert

of the year. Steven Jarvi will conduct the

performance, which includes Edward

Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Reception

to follow.

No tickets required. Please note the show will

start promptly at 1:00PM. Parking on the Loop

is limited. Allow at least 15 minutes to find

parking and walk to the 560 Music Center.

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Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum Tour

2:00PM - 3:00PM

Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum

See Friday’s 1:00PM description.

City Faces and Mr. Wash U

2:00PM - 4:00PM

Danforth University Center, Room 276

City Faces is a nationally-recognized art

and mentoring program for inner-city

youth begun by Architecture professor

Bob Hansman in 1994. Professor

Hansman will give a slide presentation

about City Faces, which offers an open

studio, classes, (art, nutrition, tutoring,

among others), and personal guidance

as buffers against the negative aspects

of life in the housing projects. Mr. Wash

U is an annual student-run benefit that

crowns one undergraduate student

who embodies the Wash U ideals of

scholarship, character, and service.

The event unifies the undergraduate

student body around the goal of raising

a projected $30,000 for the City Faces

studio in the Clinton Peabody Public

Housing Project.

Behind the Bunny: The History of

Washington University 1853-2009

3:15PM – 4:00PM

January Hall, Room 110

How did Washington University get its

name? How did the campus get to host

the World’s Fair, the Olympic Games,

and four presidential debates? What

happened to the live bear on campus?

Did Chancellor Wrighton really invent

glowsticks? Learn about the history

and on-going traditions of Washington

University and see what they didn’t tell

you on the campus tour.

St. Louis City Bus Tour**

3:30PM - 5:30PM

Bus departs from the steps outside

Brookings Hall

St. Louis is a city rich in tradition and

committed to progress. Enjoy the

architecture, history and stories of St.

Louis while hearing about plans for

redevelopment.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Student Fall Fashion Show**

4:00PM – 5:00PM

Steinberg Hall, Lobby

Come view students’ creations at this

student-run show.

**Tickets are available for sale through

students in the fashion major.

Comedy night at the DUC*

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Danforth University Center,

Tisch Commons

Come relax in the Danforth University

Center (DUC) while a professional

comedian engages the audience in a

lively comedy show that is sure to please.

*Seating is limited in Tisch Commons. Free

tickets are available upon request at Parent

& Family Weekend check-in and registration

for Tisch Commons seating. When all

Tisch Common seating tickets have been

distributed, additional overflow seating will

be available in other areas of the DUC.

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Juggling Showcase**

7:00PM - 9:00PM

Simon Hall, May Auditorium

Come join the WU Juggling Club

for our annual juggling showcase.

This spectacular show features

internationally acclaimed performances

by some of the world’s best jugglers for a

night of awe-inspiring entertainment.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.edu.

Performing Arts Department Student

Performance of Cabaret

8:00PM

Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

“What good is sitting alone in your

room? Come hear the music play. Life is

a cabaret old chum, come to the cabaret.”

A sexy Berlin cabaret sets the stage for

the chilling shift from the decadent

Weimar era to the rise of Hitler’s

Third Reich. Directed by Annamaria

Pileggi, Performing Arts Department

Professor of the Practice. Please call the

Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets,

314.935.6543.

Ms. Jubilee Family Weekend Dance

Beginner lesson: 8:30PM

Live music: 9:00PM - 11:30PM

College Hall, South 40

The Washington University Swing Dance

Club would like to invite you to a night

of live jazz music and swing dance

on the South 40! Come join us for a

beginner lesson at 8:30PM, no experience

or partner required! Then live music

provided by the lovely Ms. Jubilee, a local

St. Louis jazz band, until 11:30PM. See

you there!

Jazz Lounge

9:00PM - 11:00PM

Ridgley Hall, Holmes Lounge

Enjoy live music by local jazz artists

and good conversation with other WU

families and students. Complimentary

coffee and desserts will be served.

Forest Park Bus Tour**

9:00AM - 11:00AM

Bus departs from the front steps of

Brookings Hall

Join us for a morning ride through Forest

Park, one of the oldest and largest urban

parks in the United States. Our tour will

include the spectacular Grand Basin and

the foot of Art Hill, The Muny, one of the

world’s largest outdoor theaters, seating

over 12,000, and the St. Louis Art Museum

designed by Cass Gilbert.

**Requires a pre-paid ticket; may be

purchased in advance at firstyear.wustl.

edu.

Brunch

11:00AM – 2:00PM

Bear’s Den, South 40 House, South 40

The Village Café, The Village House,

North Side

Sample the University Dining Services’

weekend brunch buffet. Bear’s Den

serves an all-you-care-to-eat brunch for

$11.05 when using cash or credit card or

$9.00 when deducted from student meal

points. The Village Café brunch is a la

carte. You can pay with cash, credit card

or deduct from the student’s meal plan

with his or her ID.

Performing Arts Department Student

Performance of Cabaret

2:00PM

Edison Theatre, Mallinckrodt Center

“What good is sitting alone in your

room? Come hear the music play. Life is

a cabaret old chum, come to the cabaret.”

A sexy Berlin cabaret sets the stage for

the chilling shift from the decadent

Weimar era to the rise of Hitler’s

Third Reich. Directed by Annamaria

Pileggi, Performing Arts Department

Professor of the Practice. Please call the

Edison Theatre Box Office for tickets,

314.935.6543.

firstyear.wustl.edu

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28

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Parent Programs

Washington University is far more than an academic

institution — it is a community that brings together

individuals from all over the world. Parents are invaluable

members of this dynamic community.

Although geographically scattered, Washington U parents share a central value:

they want their sons and daughters to have the very best undergraduate experience

possible.

As a parent of a Washington University student, it is important you have

opportunities to connect with fellow parents and with the University. Here are some

of the ways parents can stay informed, involved, and connected:

Subscribe to Family Ties, a quarterly e-newsletter that bridges

the information gap between WU family members and life on campus.

Go to wustl.edu/community/ parents/stayinformed.html.

Alumni & Parents Admission Program (APAP): Parent members have

the opportunity to host or attend receptions for admitted and enrolling

students, represent the University at college fairs, and be resources for

parents for recently admitted students.

Career Center: Parents can become part of the WU professional community

by posting any co-op, internship, or full-time positions your organization may

have available. You can also help by introducing Career Center staff to the

Human Resources or recruiting team in your company.

Be a Hometown Ambassador: Many parent volunteers host events in their

homes for alumni, parents, and friends of the University. Attending events in

your hometown is also a wonderful way to connect with the University.

The Parent Programs team works to serve the needs of all Washington U parents.

If you are ever in need of assistance, please contact the Parent Programs Office

at (800) 247-8517.

Brian Fiedler - Senior Director

Diane Ryberg - Director

Zach Silvers - Senior Associate Director

Angela Ness - Associate Director

Sarah Johnston - Associate Director

Claire Hadley - Administrative Assistant

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Parents Annual Fund

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The Parents Annual Fund is a vital part of the Washington

University Annual Fund. Annual gifts provide unrestricted resources

that enhance the Washington U. experience for every student.

Why Give?Parents make gifts to support Washington University for a number of reasons:

They appreciate their son or daughter’s experience at the University.

They believe in the value of supporting excellence in education.

They realize 60% of students receive scholarships or financial aid to attend the

University. By providing scholarship support, the Parents Annual Fund helps to

ensure diversity in the student body that enriches the leaning

experience for all.

They see an opportunity to have a transformational impact on the University

and its students.

It feels good to know they’re making a difference!

Tuition covers only a portion of the total cost to educate each student. The Parents

Annual Fund makes an immediate impact to enhance the college experience for your

son or daughter.

Where Your Gift Will Go?Your gift to the Parents Annual Fund

directly supports the school in which

your student is enrolled or any other area

you wish to support. Each dean selects

a priority use for parents; gifts to that

school or college. The Parents Annual

Fund is expended during the current

academic year to help attract the highest

caliber faculty and to strengthen your

student’s school or favorite program.

William Greenleaf Eliot SocietyYour gift of $1,000 or more to the Parents

Annual Fund will qualify you for

membership in the William Greenleaf

Eliot Society. Eliot Society members are

the leaders who help ensure Washington

University’s stature as one of the world’s

leading institutions of teaching and

research. Members may receive benefits,

including parking privileges on the

Danforth Campus.

For more information please call Parent

Programs at (800) 247-8517 or e-mail

parentprograms@wustl.edu.

How to Give?To contribute to the Parents Annual Fund, please visit: http://alumni.wustl.edu/parents/

Pages/parents-annual-fund.aspx or call the Parent Programs Office at (800) 247-8517.

firstyear.wustl.edu

How Can You Become Part of APAP?

The Alumni and Parents Admission Program (APAP) is a group of dedicated Washington University alumni and parents who assist with the undergraduate admissions process.

APAP members help the University

recruit, interview, and enroll talented

students. Washington University parents

are in a special position to communicate

undergraduate student experiences,

as well as what is to be gained from a

WU education. In addition, they help

to personalize what might otherwise

seem like a formal and form-laden

process. Few people are better qualified

to promote Washington University than

parents of current WU students.

Parent members of APAP have an

important perspective to share with

prospective parents and students as they

consider Washington University. APAP

parent members may host and attend

receptions; staff college fairs; participate

in Parent to Parent Calling, the Parents

Resource List, and the International

Resource List; and help to spread the

word about WU in their communities.

APAP allows parent and alumni to

make a significant contribution to

the WU community from their local

communities.

It also enables parents and alumni to

make connections with one another in

cities all over the world. For information

about how to get involved with APAP

or to join, please visit apap.wustl.edu,

or contact us at (800 or 314) 935-4826 or

apap@wustl.edu.

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Calender of events

Harrisonburg preps for the weekend

Parent-proofing tips

Weekend sports events

Tailgating recipes

Dukes take on Tigers

Could this be Mickey’s 100th win?

Suggested activities

Students share traditions

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Welcome, JMU parents and family members! Our Family Weekend Guide provides suggestions for activities to do this weekend, what to expect for Saturday’s sold-out game against Towson University, other sports events going on this weekend, tailgating recipes, how the Harrisonburg area prepares for one of the busiest weekends of the year, and how to get ready for your family’s arrival. Read more to start filling out your schedule for the weekend.

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Prepping for parents

By dylan GarnerThe Breeze

L’Italia Restaurant and Bar hA had parents reserving tables for this year’s Family Weekend since last year’s ended.

The demand for a table at L’Italia during Family Weekend has grown since owner Gervasio Amato started serving students and their families 27 years ago.

“We already have reservations for Family Weekend next year and for graduation in 2014,” Amato said. “Every year gets bet-ter and better.”

Amato makes major preparations for the influx of students and parents every year. He said he has double the typical num-ber of servers working and begins making the homemade food early in the morning. He also restricts the menu to streamline the process.

Amato added that Family Weekend draws in 300 percent of the normal weekend crowd for the restaurant.

“We have 1,200 people [total] come in between 5 p.m. and 10

p.m., and we can only fit 100 at a time,” he said.The impact at Dave’s Downtown Taverna is similar, accord-

ing to general manager John McDaniel. He said the business is about twice as busy as a normal weekend. But he also said there’s a shift in peak hours because more people come in for dinner rather than the bar late at night.

Hotels also benefit from the large number of people coming into Harrisonburg. According to the online booking of hotels recommended on JMU’s website, there are about 23 hotels in the area and 19 of them are completely booked for the weekend.

Of those that have rooms left, rates have been marked up as much as two to three times the amount of a normal stay. One hotel in the area that usually charges $81 to $99 for rooms is now charging $259 to $269 for its remaining rooms.

Sue Nesselrodt, front desk manager at the Hampton Inn on University Boulevard, said because of the limited number of rooms a hotel has, Family Weekend demand is large and consistent.

“We are typically booked about two months after the previ-ous year’s Family Weekend,” Nesselrodt said.

Many parents have had to come up with alternatives, whether it’s staying in their child’s apartment or finding a hotel outside of town. Maureen Cashman, a senior accounting major, said her parents had to find a place to stay in Staunton, even after searching for a hotel back in March.

“We’re from the North so they have to come even farther south,” she said. “It’s just really annoying.”

But the parents who can get into Harrisonburg hotels may notice some extra accommodations for them. Nesselrodt said the Hampton Inn offers special treats, such as popcorn, to make parents feel welcome for the weekend.

“We just try to make everybody feel comfortable, and I think we do a good job at that,” she said. “It’s crazy but it’s great.”

ContaCt Dylan Garner at breezecopy@gmail.com

katie Baroody / file photo

L’Italia Restaurant and Bar serves about 1,200 people between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Family Weekend. It started taking reservations for this weekend right after last year’s Family Weekend ended.

an influx of family members this weekend causes a spike in business for local restaurants and hotels

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Your Family Weekend checklist There are vital preparations to keep in mind before your parents arrive in Harrisonburg

Wes jones | | guest columnist

Family Weekend can be just as stressful as finals week. It marks a lot of firsts.

Maybe it’s your first year at JMU, and your parents are coming to see your dorm all decorated and lived-in since move-in day. Or maybe it’s the first time your parents are seeing your apartment or townhouse that’s not over Skype.

Nonetheless, Family Weekend is a big deal.

It’s an exciting time. Students can show their parents that yes, they can survive without the watchful eye of mommy and daddy.

But it doesn’t come without the necessary preparations. Let me provide you with some pointers to help you have a flawless Family Weekend.

First and most

important: Clean your dorm room or house. If JMU can “clean” Newman Lake with blue dye, you can also tidy up a bit.

Nothing is more awkward than trying to explain the strange blue marks on your walls. Invest in some air fresheners or candles, because while you may be accustomed to the dirty clothes and alcohol stench you call home, your parents aren’t.

I’ll never forget when my mom came down for the first time and said, “Well, you never forget that smell.” I didn’t take it as a compliment. And let’s be honest, other than move-in day, Family Weekend is the only time your living area is completely mess-free or doesn’t smell to high heaven.

Second, parent-proof your house. This involves hiding those posters of Bob Marley smoking that you got the minute your parents left. If you don’t think your parents notice everything, you need to re-evaluate how you got into college. If you leave these seemingly harmless posters up, next thing you know, you’re home for Thanksgiving Break and met at the door with a hug and a cup to pee in.

While you’re at it, reconsider your shrine of empty Burnett’s bottles you’ve put on top of your cabinet. Third, realize that during this weekend only, your wants can

become needs. Stock up on everything. If you like to plan ahead like I do, you already have pages filled with things you “need.” Whatever your parents offer you, accept it. My mom must think I wipe myself with loose leaf paper because every time she comes, she insists on

leaving me with Costco packs of toilet paper. Just don’t forget to tell them how much they’re appreciated and loved — right before and after you check out.

Finally, don’t be embarrassed by your parents. Walking around campus with your parents

decked out in purple and gold doesn’t make you less cool. That was high school; this is college. Mom and Dad are walking around beaming with pride because they’re proud of you, your successes and the progress you’ve made.

While Family Weekend may require a little extra

cleaning, stashing and patience, just try to relax and have fun. This whole weekend is about you so let them buy every “Proud JMU Parent” shirt they see.

Wes Jones is a junior media arts and design major. Contact Wes at joneswb@dukes.jmu.edu.

Stock up on everything. If you like to plan ahead like I do, you already have pages filled with things you “need.” Whatever your parents offer you, accept it.

Football coach Mickey Matthews, who could win his 100th game on Saturday, probably has his own anxieties over Family Weekend.

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Spice up your tailgate

ingredients:

n 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained

n 1 (14-ounce) can

artichoke hearts, drained, chopped

n 1/2 cup sautéed

chopped onions n 1/2 cup mayonnaise n 1/2 cup sour cream n 1 envelope ranch

salad dressing mix n 1/2 cup grated

Parmesan cheese n 1/2 cup shredded

mozzarella cheese

directions:

n Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

n Mix the black-eyed peas, artichokes, onions, mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix and parmesan cheese in a bowl.

n Spoon into a baking dish, 13x8 or 9x9

n Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the black-eyed pea mixture.

n Bake for 20 minutes or until browned.

n Serve hot with tortilla or pita chips.

ingredients:

n 1 bag of frozen meatballs

n 1 jar of chili sauce

n 1 jar of grape jelly

directions:

n Let simmer for 3 hours

ingredients:

n 8 hot dog buns

n 1 jar of Claussen spicy & hot pickles

n 8 hot dogs

n 1 jar of yellow mustard

n 2 tomatoes

n 1 jar of relish

directions:

n Grill hot dogs until done

n Put hot dogs on bun

n Top with mustard, relish, sliced tomato and a pickle wedge.

Black-eyed pea artichoke dip Seven-layer taco dip

Chicago dog

Sweet-and-sour meatballs

— Submitted by Barbara Parker

— Submitted by Andy Parker

— Submitted by Brad Jenkins

Try mixing up your usual burger-and-hot-dog tailgate this year with some delicious black-eyed pea artichoke dip.

Sweet-and-sour meatballs are great finger food for tailgating.

Like Mexican food? Eat it all at once in a seven-layer taco dip.Get creative with your hot dog. Add jalapeños for extra kick.

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ingredients:

n 1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning mix

n 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans

n 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

n 1 (16-ounce) container of sour cream

n 1 large tomato, chopped

n 1 jar salsa

n 1 bunch chopped green onions

n 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded

n 1 (6-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

n 1 (6-ounce) can sliced green olives, drained

n 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

n 1 cup shredded mexican 3-cheese blend

directions:

n In medium bowl, blend taco seasoning mix and refried beans.

n Spread mixture onto a large serving dish.

n Mix sour cream and

cream cheese in medium bowl, spread over refried beans.

n Top the layers with

salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese.

n Garnish with black olives.

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— Submitted by Martha Kent

Taming The TigersThe Dukes prepare to take on defending champ Towson as Mickey Matthews preps for a career-making win

MaTT SchMacTenberg / The breeze

By Tony SchaffnerThe Breeze

The No. 5 Dukes return to action at Bridgeforth Stadi-um Saturday with a nationally televised showdown against defending Colonial Athletic Association champion No. 12 Towson University.

Towson entered this season predicted to win the CAA in the preseason poll and hasn’t disappointed. The Tigers (2-2, 1-0) are coming off an impressive effort against No. 3 Loui-siana State University losing 38-22.

After finishing the previous two seasons with a com-bined record of 3-19, the “Turnaround Tigers” finished last season (9-3, 7-1) averaging nearly 35 points a game, and led the CAA in rushing offense with 229.9 yards per game. The Tigers improved drastically with the addition

of 15 Division-I transfers and running back Terrance West, who came out of high school heavily recruited by Clem-son University.

On offense, Towson likes to play smash-mouth football by giving West 25-30 touches a game. The Tigers mix it up with their quarterback Grant Enders, is a proficient passer who’s quick enough to scramble for yardage.

They also boast a big and strong offensive line unit that routinely protects Enders and paves running lanes for West.

“As a defense, we really need to stay together and not make mistakes because that’s when a defense will fall,” said free safety Dean Marlowe. “[We’ve] got to keep doing what [we’ve] practiced and prepared for all week.”

According to head coach Mickey Matthews, the Tigers run a multiple defense and a lot of blitzes. Since their last match-up, Matthews said, “They’ve changed a lot. They’re better on

defense and they have better personnel on defense.”The last time the Dukes and the Tigers squared off was in

2010, when quarterback Drew Dudzik threw and ran for a touchdown that led JMU to a 17-13 victory.

The players realize this game could decide the CAA cham-pion as well as Football Championship Subdivision playoff seeding.

“Out of all the games I’ve played this season, this is the most important one,” said Stephon Roberston, captain and middle linebacker.

If If the Dukes can prove victorious this weekend Mat-thews will reach the milestone for his 100th win. He already has the most victories in school history, surpassing for-mer JMU head coach Challace McMillin’s 61 victories.

see ToWSon, page 13

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ToWson | Dukes ‘are going to go out and play hard’ for Matthewsfrom page 12

“That would be huge,” said left tackle Matt Cunningham. “Mickey’s a good coach, so we are going to go out and play hard for our teammates and for him.”

The Dukes will take on the Tigers Saturday afternoon with a 1 p.m. start time.

Players to watch on offense:

#28 RB Terrance West

West is a downhill runner reminiscent of old-school running backs. Last season as a true freshman, West led the FCS with 29 rush-ing touchdowns alongside his 1,294 rushing yards. His

impressive campaign last year received a lot of recog-nition, as he was named a first team All-American by the Sporting Network, earned the Jerry Rice award for the top freshman in the country, and has been named the CAA preseason player of the year for this season. So far, West has been off to a hot start with seven touchdowns and 330 rushing yards though the first four games of the season.

#14 QB Grant enders This senior quarterback is the undisputed leader of the Tigers’ offense. Last season, Enders led the CAA with a 153.7 passing efficiency and lead the offense to break school records in

points scored (418) and touchdowns scored (57). Through the first four games of the season, Enders has thrown five touchdowns and averages 177 yards passing per game.

Players to watch on defense:

#20 Fs Jordan dangerfield

This play-making safety has a nose for the ball as he led the Tigers last season with 93 tackles, two interceptions, two forced fumbles and two fum-ble recoveries on his way to a first team All-CAA selection despite missing two games. Dangerfield transferred from Hofstra University after the

2009 season when they dis-continued their football program and has been a force to be reckoned with ever since. Combined with his knack for making big plays Dangerfield is also a team leader.

#27 de Frank Beltre At 6’2 and 225 pounds,

Beltre possesses the size and strength to make him a dan-gerous player. Last season, Beltre earned a first team All-CAA selection and led the defense last season with four sacks and 12 tackles for a loss.

Beltre is already off to a quick start this season with two sacks throughout his first four games.

ConTaCT Tony Schaffner at schaffaj@dukes.jmu.edu.

Sean caSSiDy / the breeze

Head coach Mickey Matthews argues from the sidelines at FedEx Field. Matthews could clinch his 100th career win as a head coach Saturday if the Dukes beat Towson Univeristy.

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Chasing 100

By Chase kiddyThe Breeze

Head coach Mickey Matthews stands on the precipice of a noteworthy career milestone.

After defeating Rhode Island on Sept. 22, Matthews amassed his 99th win as a head coach. If the Dukes defeat Towson University on Saturday, JMU’s longtime coach will have earned his 100th victory.

Matthews’ career as a head coach got off to a brisk start at JMU in 1999, as he won eight games and finished first in the Atlantic 10 conference before losing in the first round of the FCS playoffs.

JMU experienced its share of setbacks after that first season under Matthews. The program was just 19-27 from 2000-2003.

The famed 2004 season changed all that. Matthews punctuated the program’s regression with a share of the Atlantic 10 regular season title. He capped the 13-win season by coaching his way to JMU’s first national championship. The 2004 squad remains the only team to win a title after playing all of its playoff games on the road.

After his first national title, Matthews refused to let the program slip into the background. He earned 56 wins and a third conference title (2008) in the seven years after the 2004 season, not once coaching a team that would finish at or below a 0.500 record.

Several factors point toward a JMU victory this Family Weekend. Matthews carries a sparkling 7-0 career record against Towson. His average margin of victory is 24 points, and JMU teams under his leadership have only failed twice at scoring at least 30 points against the Tigers.

In addition to Matthews’ success against Towson, JMU is 5-2 in its last seven Family Weekend football games.

ContaCt Chase Kiddy at kiddyca@dukes.jmu.edu.

Saturday marks more than just another Family Weekend game. For Mickey Matthews, it could be a career-defining event.

Sean CaSSidy / The Breeze

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Three steps to a better Family Weekend

By MACKENZIE ROARKcontributing writer

Family Weekend. Hordes of other people’s parents clogging up every corner of campus and causing the line at Starbucks to become a twisted maze.

Who’s excited? I certainly am, even though my parents conveniently plan a trip to New York City every Family Weekend and I’m left with a text that says, “We just saw Bono! Miss you, Sweetie.”

But for those of us who have never really experienced a true-blue Family Weekend, what can we expect to witness?

1) Events: You’re going to want to brace yourselves for a plethora of activities sculpted to the interests of your families, so you’re guaranteed to be busy.

If your parents are Baby Boomers and love music sans accompaniment, then Rockapella’s “Motown and More” might be up your alley. If you’re dying to show what life in the classroom is like, seeing that it’s the most important aspect of your life right now, you should attend “Back-to-school for your parents.”

Or perhaps your siblings are avid mineral fanatics, you can stop by the JMU Mineral Museum and stare at rocks all day. And who could ever forget the Fantastic Feast, designed so that your parents can take you out to dinner … at D-Hall.

If you don’t seize these opportunities, you won’t get a chance to walk around

Memorial Hall, looking at minerals while your mother asks you about your new boyfriend again.

2) Downtown: Be sure to take your family out exploring in the mountain town we’ve all grown to know and love. Perhaps you can show Mom and Pops around the world-renowned Quilt Museum, since we all know you’ve been dying to check it out. Or maybe you can take them to the quaint little shop known as Hole

in the Wall — a store that caters to the interests of every family member, even your 80-year-old Southern conservative grandmother.

Everyone knows that Harrisonburg residents love to hang out at the local Masonic temple, making it a perfect destination for you and your family this weekend.

3) Dining Facilities: Take your parents to at least one campus dining facility. Actually, take them to more than one. No, actually, take

them to every one. Eat every single meal on campus with your parents this weekend, and you will not be sorry. Think about it: if every student at JMU takes their family (which can get up to 21 people … we’ve all watched TLC) to a campus dining facility, imagine of all the fun that could ensue!

Unfortunately, I won’t be able to make it. There’s just too many families there.

CONTACT Mackenzie Roark at roarkmk@dukes.jmu.edu.

Looking for a bite to eat?

Skip the packed dining halls and head out to one of these local spots.

Corgans’ Publick House: The only Irish pub in town has a good beer and food selection. The fish n’ chips are reccomended.

Ciro’s Lasagna House: The outside might not inspire confidence, but the pizza is fantastic.

Tacos El Primo: The absolute best food truck in town. I’m in love with their spicy pork burrito. Great place for delicious, on-the-go Mexican food.

Jalisco’s: A good alternative for the same tastes in a great sit-down environment. A little touristy, but good Mexican food none-theless. See the wall of tequila.

Mr. J’s Bagels and Deli: A Harrisonburg staple. Go to the one off Market St., and or-der the asiago bagel. The rush starts around 10 a.m. and tapers off around 2 p.m. Grab a dozen for the ride home.

Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint: The price has gone up since switching to Kosher beef, but that’s what parents are for. Try out the “Greg Brady” or the “Elvis,” two of their strange specialty burgers.

Capital Ale House: The wall of beer is amaz-ing, but it’s more upscale and pricey. Then again, parents.

Martin’s Food Market: Maybe you can pick up a few things and convince the ’rents to make you a home-cooked meal. You should get more than one meal out of them.

— Kelsey Wadsworth

Prepare for the parents with a few serious (and not-so-serious) suggestions for activities and dining options

TOP Corgan’s Publick House, the only Irish pub in town, offers plenty of beverage options for parents. RIGHT Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint, located in the heart of downtown, grills up inventive takes on burgers.

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going the distanceParents travel far and wide to honor traditions with their children this weekend

By Bridget CondonThe Breeze

Rachel Napoli, a sophomore nurs-ing major, hasn’t seen her family since August.

“My parents are coming for one day with my sister,” said Napoli, whose family is from Maryland. “I’m looking forward to seeing them and showing them around campus.”

Napoli and her family always eat at Franco’s, their favorite Italian res-taurant. They follow their meal with ice cream from Bruster’s.

“It’s only my second Family Weekend, but we do that whenever they come down,” Napoli said. “In the past, coming down for Family Weekend for my sister always got me excited for when it would be my turn.”

Shannon Brady, a senior health

sciences major, will celebrate Family Weekend with her family who came all the way from Massachusetts — a 10-hour drive.

“This is the third year my mom and dad have come to Family Weekend,” Brady said.

Brady and her family plan to eat at O’Neill’s when they visit. It was the restaurant they ate at when they first came to visit JMU. Brady remem-bers eating with an upperclassman who told them about her experience here, and ever since it’s become a tradition.

On Saturday, Brady and her family plan to tailgate and go to the football game. They hope to explore down-town after the game as well.

“I’m especially excited for Sunday when they spoil me by restocking my fridge with groceries that have slow-ly declined in my fridge since they

moved here in August,” Brady said. Alexa Mammone, a sophomore

communications major, is looking forward to reuniting with her mom this weekend, who’s driving seven hours from New York. Last year, she and her family went to dinner in Charlottesville, something they’re excited to do again this year.

For Megan Smith, a senior dietetics major, the weekend will be bitter-sweet. Though it’s her last, it’s her brother James’ first Family Weekend.

Last year, Smith and her family tailgated and walked to the stadium from Smith’s apartment in Squire Hill.

“It’s weird that I’m graduating,” Smith said, “but I’m really happy for [my brother] because he loves it here and is excited for his four years.”

ContaCt Bridget Condon at condonbj@dukes.jmu.edu.

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