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Show WEDNESDAY, VED AUGUSTjOn R ON PAGE 7: Editor bares all to start her healthfitness journey. Keep up with her running schedule and tweet her on Twitter: r Fat2ThinRunner j DSC Lifestyles home Students muke college housing feel like red Familiar touches, cleanliness accessed without ruby There were red smears over and lots of garbage in the trash can. Thompson has also problems with a refrigerator. I went to put some stuff in the fridge whenl noticed it was wobbly, he said. I went to check it out and when I opened it up there were spots everywhere and it was covered in a black mold or mildew. I shut it and havent opened it since These types of extreme are rare but can occur in any residency where a student was the previous occupant. As far as cleaning up your living space, Thomp son said he has a favorite chemical to use. Anything with bleach usually works the best, Thompson said. Bleach will usually get all the tough stains out. Stoffers had some on making a nn Freshman Chelsey Bair, a nursing major from Providence, scrubs away at her attempt to clean a fridge and create pointers living space, no matter a healthy, clean environment. Cleaning up a dorm, apartment or house can be vital part to the college the size, feel more like home. room myself, Stoffers junior physical therapy incoming students bring a can shop around town to I think plants are a said. Just to make sure it find items to add to their major from Sandy, said he variety of things. found a few surprises is really clean. great addition to any rooms. I see a lot of personal his he into moved when does room, Stoffers said. I This philosophy items from home like picBrynn Stoffers, a sophalso think rugs canreallj' first college room three come into play occasionomore visual tech major tures and memorabilia, make a difference. I have! from Ogden, said she Welch said. I encourage years ago. ally because there may be There was sticky stuff certain rooms that have a postcards, pictures and students to bring whatever takes a few precautions other personal items m on the walls, he said. It little more work to do before getting settled in a will make them feel more exa had looked like soda than others. new place. my room, and they really at home. There are plenty make it feel like home. Shaun Thompson, a I always clean the ploded on the walls. of places where students . BY TOM BETAR News Editor New living quarters can be both exciting and frightening for incoming students, and there are plenty of reasons to validate both emotions. Housing Office Manager Kathy Welch said the Dixie State College resident life staff tries to make incoming freshmen and returning students feel as comfortable as possible. One of the ways this is done is to ensure the apartments and dorms the students will be inhabiting are clean, inviting, and odor and stain free. Welch said the dorms and apartments are always thoroughly cleaned during the summer. We hire a professional cleaning crew every summer, Welch said. They come in and deep clean all the rooms and bathrooms. We also have a professional carpet cleaner. The resident managers then do a walkthrough afterward. Once school starts there are monthly room checks so the rooms stay clean all year-roun- d. As far as making a dorm room feel like home, Welch said she sees Dont be a fool going back - to - school BY MICHAEL CHRISTENSEN Staff Writer Summer has already ended and its time to jump right back in to classes and homework. What better way to start the new semester other than a checklist to help students prepare for the lengthy months ahead? So, search for your lost pencil and pull out your crumbled paper from the bottom of last semesters bag and take note. First, get involved. DSC back-to-scho- ol slippers Kelvington said one of the best ways to start out your college year is to be a part of school activities and clubs. Start with a positive attitude and allow yourself to open up to new ideas and experiences, Kelvington said. Another step in the right direction academics-wis- e would be to meet with your academic adviser. This is especially important for incoming freshmen. Kelving-to- n said an adviser can help to make sure that you are taking the classes for the pursue. For those eager to graduate this year, what is most important it to stay in contact, Kelvington said. Continually meet with your advisers to make sure you arent repeating steps or taking classes that wont help with your graduation. Surprises are great, but graduation surprises are not. Next are your must-hav- e school supplies. They are the basics for every backpack and the tools for success. Some of them my seem over simplified, but to squeeze by without them. The essentials are paper, binders, books, pens, notebooks and backpacks, just to name a few. Sarah Fortune, a senior communication major from Salt Lake City, said, I make sure I have a hip and cool backpack, new shoes, and a sharp pencil. Those are the essentials but the bookstore might not carry everything you absolutely need so shop around to get the best deal. Hem is a list of top five important tips for your first week in school. 1. Before you head to school write down a fake cell number for yourself and memorize it. This will come in handy when someone who you would rather not text asks for your number. 2. Change your relationship status to single. People are more likely to talk to you if you are single. Guaranteed. 3. Shower and brush your hair in order to make a good impression when you first step into the classroom. 4. Purchase mechanical pencils. You dont want to be the student aimlessly wandering around the classroom looking for the pencil sharpener. 5. Last, but not least, have fun! College is one of the best times of your life. ce Audry Dredge, a freshman dental hygiene major from Plain City, purchases her text books at the bookstore. Obtaining the required books for each class is a must when headed back to school. 1 9n Apps aid student life in classroom BY BRYAN UHRI Online Editor As summer draws to an end an increasing number of students will be returning to college with high-en- d gadgets to assist them with school work. A rising majority of college students are taking the plunge to mobile electronics and smart phones. In a recent study conducted at Ball University in June 2010 (http: www.bsudailynews.comb 2275899), Sharon Hernandez, of the BSU Daily News, said 49 percent of attending students had smart phones, an increase from 27 percent in February of 2009. As learners rush into classes armed with Silicon Valleys latest invention, it is important to have the best possible applications to help with school. Heres a list of recommendations to help get any wayward student back on track and save money, considering they are all free. Evernote: With thousands of notes piling up organization can be a chore, and finding last week's biology handout can be impossible. Evernote allows you to write EVERNOTE oci 0 All Colie For t have game plus R Week Week Week Week We el DROPBOX Weel, KINDLE SHOPPER Week FACEBOOK DICTIONARY Wee! WAPEDIA TED Wee! TASKS notes on your computet using any browser, even on your phone. Notes then synced and can be edited or accessed from any of the previously mentioned devices. Mo bile users can even upk pictures of assignments Dropbox: Keeping track of flash drives cat be a nearly impossible feat. Just take a look the lost and found in th computer center. Dropt allows users to store fil online, and it syncs the files on your computer! 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