Vol. 118, No. 40 Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 Design by: Susan McGrory & Sarah Kim PAGE A2 | FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2017 HOUSING THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Off-campus housing options Abby Fortin Living in ‘luxury’ “The only useful amenities FOR THE COLLEGIAN are the gym and the computer The most luxurious of living lounge. The Met is definitely not options downtown, The Metro- Every year just as students are politan, frequently referred to as what was promised,” Pezzone almost settled into their living “The Met,” had its first tenants in (sophomore-biochemistry and space, they’re faced once again Fall 2017. molecular biology) said. with having to hunt for housing. Located at the intersection of Since he has his own bedroom There are so many options for and bathroom, he feels that his apartment living in State College, West College Avenue and Ather- ton Street, The Met promises a apartment is very spacious, and and even more than ever as high said that friends in other apart- rises are starting to pop up at nu- “uniquely modern place for in- dividuals to live, work, relax and ments with more roommates merous locations downtown. often complain that they feel ex- Students are faced with making play,” complete with a state-of- the-art fitness center, an internet tremely cramped. the choice of living in luxury, but Although the pool wasn’t fin- at a cost — at buildings like The cafe, a “sparkling resort-style ished in time for fall semester, Metropolitan and The Retreat swimming pool” and a 9,000+ residents and staff members — or toughing it out for a year in square foot clubhouse. buildings like The Meridian and Rent at The Met starts as low at The Met shared that it’s set Beaver Terrace. as $733 per month and goes into to open at the beginning of the To get a taste of all the differ- the mid $1,000s depending on the Spring semester. ent styles of living offered in State floor plan, reaching $1,531 for a College and to look at them com- private studio apartment. ‘Typical’ apartment paratively, The Daily Collegian Gino Pezzone, who lives in a Penn Tower is a perfect ex- spoke to four students currently two-bed, two-bath at The Met ample of the typical, somewhat living in a “luxury” apartment, a likes that his apartment has new, reasonably-priced apartment you KC Black/Collegian “typical” downtown apartment, high end appliances and furni- will find downtown. an apartment outside of down- ture, but “the lack of pool or fin- To read full story, visit The Metropolitan, an apartment complex close to campus, on Tuesday town and a house. ished retail is very upsetting. collegian.psu.edu Sept. 26. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN HOUSING FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2017 | PAGE A3 Decorating tips and tricks By Jessie Evans empty wall, flags and tapestries Having an outlet at the bottom FOR THE COLLEGIAN will do the trick. of your bed is much more conve- Adding that “Saturday’s are for nient than having an outlet across Decorating apartments and the boys” flag or that bohemian the room when you’re lying in bed dorm rooms may seem like a diffi- tapestry is a great way to person- with your phone on one percent. cult task to take on, but there are alize your room and fill that blank It’s fairly evident that apart- a lot of fun and inexpensive tricks space. ments and dorms aren’t the most to make your home away from After you set up your new wall spacious living places, so think home truly yours. décor, try hanging lights. up. You’re surrounded by this big, Christmas lights or color Utilize your vertical space with white space that you can’t tam- changing strip lights provide a bins and racks. Hang racks on per with, so try using command more pleasant lighting to your the back of bedroom doors and strips and clothes pins to hang room. closets to store some or your almost anything on your walls. If It’s nice to have a soft light smaller belongings, and stack you’re hanging a sign, command available when you’re not feeling bins to store some of your larger hooks are a perfect option. If that harsh overhead light. Hang- belongings. you’re hanging photos, try plac- ing your own is a perfect option These vertical storage tech- ing clothes pins on top of the com- to avoid constantly having a spot- niques will save you loads of mand strips. light shining down on you. space in your small but quaint The command strips won’t When it comes to furniture, room. be visible and the walls won’t bed risers are always a good idea. To add a little something extra Erin O’Neill/Collegian be damaged when move But not just any bed risers, use to your room, be festive. Rooms now feature air conditioning in the newly built out day comes. bed risers that double as a power To read full story, visit Earle Hall, of East Halls. If you need to fill up a larger source. collegian.psu.edu. PAGE A4 | FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2017 HOUSING THE DAILY COLLEGIAN Apartment essentials for easy living By Ariana Hernandez poster sale located in the HUB. Bathroom of three microwave-safe bowls FOR THE COLLEGIAN Another thing most might not priced at $19.31. Pots, pans and Don’t have anywhere to put heat-safe utensils are a must for think about is extra storage space your toothbrush? Walmart has When moving into an apart- when your inner chef comes out for all of your clothes, shoes and the perfect bathroom accesso- ment for the first time by yourself, and you want to make a gour- anything you don’t want out in the ries to hold your toothbrush and you’re bound to ask mom or dad met meal… and by gourmet that open. Walmart has the perfect so- toothpaste. to send you that one thing you means anything that isn’t cereal. lution with their plastic storage You can even decorate your forgot. No worries, that’s typical. drawers starting at $14.25. Walmart has a 10 piece cookware Below is a list of the top three es- whole bathroom with their match- set starting at $19.88 that comes sentials for every room in your ing bathroom sets, the cheapest with three pots, one pan, two apartment. Grab your list and be- set starting at $14.95 including a serving spoons and a spatula. gin checking away. soap dispenser, soap holder, mul- You’ll be a master chef in no time. tiple toothbrush holder and a dec- Bedroom orative cup. Slipping on the floor Living Room A comfortable bed set, pillows when you step out of the shower Like your bedroom, decora- and foam mattress pad, because can be deadly. tions are a must to make your we all need to be a little boujee Buy a rug to put in front of your living room feel and look a little shower so your floor doesn’t get Erin O’Neill/Collegian when it comes to those precious The lounge on the first floor of the more like home. Reference the hours of sleep. Walmart has pil- completely soaked. Target has bedroom section to see where lows starting at $4.97 and foam the perfect rug starting at $3.24. newly built Earle Hall, in East Halls. you can get decorations. This mattress pads starting at $24.98. It comes in 18 different colors so one is not for everyone, but some Decorations are one way to make you are bound to match it per- Kitchen people might want a TV for when you feel at home, such as pictures fectly with your accessories from Whatever food you think you they host their weekly “Game of of family and friends, decorative Walmart. won’t want, but your parents Thrones” premiere parties. If lights, posters... the list could go To complete your ultimate make you buy anyway... trust you don’t bring a TV from home, on. TJ Maxx has picture frames bathroom pad, you can pick up them, you’re going to want it. No Walmart has a 19’’ HD, LED TV starting at $6.99. Target has all a plunger and toilet cleaner priced at $69.99. Lastly, a coffee Erin O’Neill/Collegian doubt microwaveable cups and different kinds of string lights, the from Walmart starting at $9.97 dishes are needed for those times table can really pull the room to- cheapest starting at $2.49. Penn Earle Hall features multiple because, let’s be real, they are you want to heat up that leftover gether. Walmart’s coffee tables State also has the occasional bathrooms with lighted mirrors. needed the most. mac ‘n’ cheese. Walmart has a set start at $18.94. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN HOUSING FRIDAY, OCT. 13, 2017 | PAGE A5 MY VIEW | FORTIN AND LAURIELLO Housing hassles: from first time to freedom By Abby Fortin the same building,” O’Neill said. Met, but the prices were kind of By Samantha Lauriello Staying on campus meant FOR THE COLLEGIAN Finding roommates isn’t al- misleading.” THE DAILY COLLEGIAN ease in applying and gave us an ways that easy, however. Caro- Buildings like The Rise and entire school year to learn the Fall semester is nearly halfway line Friberg transferred to Penn The Met are luxury apartments The first few weeks of the ins and outs of apartment rent- over, which means spring is right State this fall and took a leap of for several reasons, including semester pass and you finally ing before the next term came around the corner and soon faith and found “random” room- extensive amenities, hardwood start to feel settled.