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Household chores can be easier when distributed among housemates. Communicate openly and take turns to avoid confrontation.
Ground rules needed when sharing common areas
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LAUREN ANGLEY
Sharing a living space with someone is something that many of us have or will have to experience in the future. Whether you are sharing your room with a sibling or cramming into a dorm room, it is important to be respectful and aware of everyone's feelings involved.
When living with another person, it is essential to remember that you share the space. Nobody wants to see the sink piled with dishes or smell week-old garbage. However, asking your roommates to clean up after themselves is easier said than done.
we keep a chart on the fridge with different tasks that we all have to do. Stuff like doing dishes and vacuuming," said Emily Philbin, a junior from Omaha, Neb. "It makes it easier so we don't have to fight over who hasn't taken out the trash."
Cleaning up after a night with friends is never an enjoyable chore. Always remember to be thoughtful of every member and let him or her know beforehand when you plan on having guests over. Most importantly, don't leave last night's cans and empty pizza boxes lying around to remind both you and your roommates of last
night's escapades.
"I try to clean up any mess I made the following morning, my roommates are pretty good at keeping the house clean," said Grace Jones, a junior from Chicago.
Communication between everyone involved will resolve almost any issue. When an issue arises, and it will, always speak to your roommate directly; it never helps to talk behind someone's back. Upon moving in, all roommates need to come to an agreement on a standard of cleanliness that everyone will follow. Your idea of a clean room isn't necessarily everyone else's. Compromise is critical when living with others, and in the long run it will prevent future arguments.
"We all share responsibilities, and for the most part we are pretty good at it. Sometimes we'll get mad at each other for not cleaning up, but never for long." Philbin said.
Some questions to consider when moving in: Who cleans the bathroom, and when? What are the rules for having a guest spend the night? And what happens when a roommate breaks these rules?
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Unlike KU Sailing Club, the Hawk Navy has a more military-oriented approach,
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They are well on their way in fundraising with about $1,300 from previous events like chili feed and bake sales. They need
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"It's nice when our freshmen get here, they are kind of scared to go out and do anything, their lives are more strict than other college students, being in the ROTC, and so it gives them a fun activity to do on the weekends in a relatively safe environment," Bishop said.
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While the club has been borrowing boats from the KU Sailing Club, the Hawk Navy has been fundraising all year to become more independent.
But this doesn't mean the Hawk Navy doesn't have fun.
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It's for the upcoming video game tournament this Saturday, a fundraising event for the sailing club. The club, exclusively financed by fundraisers, is trying to raise enough money to purchase three boats.
"We want boats to call our own, under our own control, instead of working with people who already had boats," said Kyle Kaplan, sophomore naval ROTC officer candidate, from Wildwood, Fla.
RESTON BISHOP
Hawk Navy president
other things we want to do in the off months."
sailing or other things we want to do in the off months."
The Hawk Navy hopes to raise about $400 from the latest fundraiser. Participants can register by email at HawkNavyKU@gmail.com, and games cost $5 for GoldenEye 007 and $10 for Super Smash Bros Brawl and League of Legends.
"Being out in the water, catching a good wind, nothing quite compares to it. It's pretty awesome," Kaplan said.
For now, the club members eagerly await the day to go sailing in their own boats and compete in local sailing competitions.
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Hawk Navy president Reston Bishop teaches the crew how to tie sailing knots during a club meeting. The Hawk Navy is hosting a video game tournament this Saturday, a fundraising event for the sailing club. The club, financed exclusively by fundraisers, is trying to raise enough money to purchase three boats.
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- The video game tournament will be held April 12, from 7 to 10 at the Navy Learning Resource Center in the Military Science Building
- You can register by email at HawkNavyKU@gmail.com and its costs $10 for Super Smash Bros Brawl and League of Legends and $5 for GoldenEye 007.
- Super Smash Bros Brawl, League of Legends and GoldenEye 007 are the games offered.
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- First three finishers will get cash prizes
Student Senate elections start Wednesday.
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