Volume 125 Issue 75
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
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WISH LIST
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013
RENTERS' WISH LISTS HELP NARROW SEARCH
MEGAN LUCAS
editor@kansan.com
Wood floors, large kitchens, and a private bathroom are all things students are looking for in apartments. There are multiple apartment complexes to choose from throughout Lawrence, so creating a wish list before starting your search is essential to easing the crazy process.
Sophomore Abby Naudet from Lake Ozark, Mo., lives in the Legends, five miles from campus.
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Naudet moved into her apartment with her freshman-year roommates in August of 2012 and is plans on living there again next year.
"We are living off campus because it is cheaper," Naudet said. "We have a four-bedroom apartment in a safe area on a University of Kansas bus route. We all have our own bathroom."
Naudet did not have a long list of what she wanted while searching for an apartment.
"At first it was hard not being on campus, but now I am able to remove myself from campus and school," Naudet said. "I have my own space to relax."
Junior Mikaya Reynolds from Olathe has lived in the Grove since August, but is considering moving to a different apartment complex.
"We liked the Grove because it has a lot of space, except in the kitchen," Reynolds said. "And that was the one thing we really wanted. We knew what we wanted the second time around."
Reynolds and her roommates wanted a fully furnished apartment and found that at the Grove.
"We didn't want to have to pay for furniture." Revnoils said.
The Grove is less than two miles from campus and offers fully furnished apartments among other amenities.
The Reserve is five miles from campus, located on a KU on Wheels bus route and offers private bathrooms.
"Students want one simple payment so they don't have to worry about several bills, along with a sense of community," Andrea Potter, Grove sales manager, said. "Students should also research all options. Take a look, get the best deal, see the property and take a tour."
Edited by Laken Rapier
"Students should do their homework, talk to upperclassmen," Kory Wilcoxson, The Reserve community manager, said. "It's the little things that push above."
Wood floors are often taken into consideration when it comes to finding a place to live. Wood floors and big kitchens are often at the top of many renters' wish lists.
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entirely, Iowa and Bob Billings will be reduced to one lane. Commuters should expect delays during construction and are recommended to follow detours or avoid these streets while access is limited.
The city's streets won't be alone in construction. The University will begin its own construction of Jayhawk Boulevard this summer; breaking the project up over four summers until 2016.
"Jayhawk Boulevard is a centerpiece of the new KU historic district," said Paul Graves, Deputy Director with the University's Office
ramps meet current accessibility standards.
While the streets are unpaved, water lines will also be replaced in order to update to current standards, and storm water drainage will be installed in all areas.
Finally, the construction has been designed to be as consistent as possible with the University's
According to conceptual designs, 60 canopy trees will be planted, paying homage to when jayhawk Boulevard was lined with American elm trees that were decimated by Dutch elm disease.
levard will never be entirely closed down.
"The pavement will be smoother and more durable so, whether walking on the sidewalks, bicycling down the street, riding a bus, it's going to be a safer and more convenient trip," Graves said. "Ultimately, it will also have a nicer appearance. With time, as the additional trees mature, it will be more shaded and more pleasant to walk along, especially in the heat of summer."
Edited by Paige Lytle
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Index
CLASSIFIEDS 7
CROSSWORD 5
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 4
SPORTS 8
SUDOKU 5
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