Kansas State University - Royal Purple Yearbook (Manhattan, KS)

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Like hunting? Try apartments is been three long days of appoint. I ments with landlords. You ' ve looked at apartments which consist of a mattress, two chairs, and a bathtub. The elegant basement apartments comes with its lux- urious roaches, must and mildew. You ' ve seen apartments which were too expen- sive, too dirty, too far from campus and too small, so after some debating you and your roommate finally narrow it down to the very first apartment you looked at, you know, the one with the purple walls and peace signs painted on the door, only to find out It ' s already been rented. And classes start tomorrow! Over 40 percent of K-State students go through this apartment hunting process each year, according to Rick Leiker, off- campus housing officer. Friends and word• of.mouth are probably the main informers about available apartments. In addition to saving the hunter time, this verbally re- layed information provides the apartment searcher with a student ' s version. Classi- fied advertisements, in the local newspa- pers, are also important sources for the apartment searcher. Size, location, and ren t are usually included in most ads. The K•State Department of Housing keeps an up.to.date list of available Man- hattan apartments. All apartments on the free list have been inspected for safety. Over 1000 students took advantage of this service last summer, Leiker said. But the majority don ' t come here (Housing Of Helping Hand- Assisting his brother with the moving in process, Ken Lee searches for the electrical outlets. by Tn. Cot4410 Filled to the Brim- In order to prevent numerous trips from home, Don Lee packed his vehicle to capacity. Trying not to break his belongings, he carefully sorted out his full load. Andrea Carver fice) because they know where they want to live, or have a friend with a place, he said. August is the busiest time for apart- ment hunting, because most students have the tendency to delay looking, Leiker said. He recommends that apartment seekers begin the hunting process at least by June or July. Though some students begin searching in February, there is still a fairly good se- lection during the summer, Leiker said. Apartment hunting can become tiresome and discouraging, so persistence and as sertiveness are necessary elements. Hunt. ers can ' t afford to be shy, lazy, or easily discouraged, according to the department of housing. After the landlord has been contacted, an agreeable viewing time must be ar- ranged. Sometimes wide discrepancies oc- cur between reality and the advertisement; as the apartment located near campus may be five miles away, and the scenic view may be a junkyard. The ideal apartment, for most K-State students, is a nice, clean, one be droom, within walking distance from campus, and less than $100 a month, according to Leiker. Obviously this Isn ' t what every. body wants, but it ' s the most frequent, he said. Students frequently want to live alone, because of roommate problems Leiker said. Finding a compatible and suitable Load Number Three- Cathy Boles, senior in horticulture, assists Lee, senior in journalism and mass communication, with another load. roommate is not an easy task, the risk of a roommate moving out can be a major problem. Price is one of the primary criterion for most students in selecting an apartment. Manhattan prices tend to be high, ranging from $65 a month for a furnished studio apartment, to $500 a month for an unfur- nished four bedroom. In addition to the rent fee, extra financial expenses include electricity, gas, water, cable television, and a telephone. Since some students don ' t have vehicles, or want to avoid the parking difficulties; apartment location also becomes important. Once the hunting obstacles are con. quered, the next difficulty of apartment life is quickly encountered. The stereo, waterbed and rocking chair, not to men. Lion clothes and dishes, can be difficult to move in. Though some students make 20 trips themselves; parents, neighbors and friends can speed up the cumbersome job. Apartment dwellers have more inde- pendence and the ability to adjust the en. vironment in which they live, Leiker said. They have more choices of what they do. Dorms, fraternities and sororities have to eat at certain times. An apartment may have some rules, but the complex man- ager doesn ' t say everybody has to cook their meals between five and six. In the long run, apartment hunting and hassles can give the student more inde- pendence, freedom, choice, privacy, and opportunities. fl I 16 Moving In

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K-Staters join to share Parent ' s Day that special day? Maybe it s ber day of the pumpkin carving contest at the Halloween party, or the day of the big house formal. Or your special day may be shared with hundreds of other K-State students. Three of these specifically planned events are Parents Day, Band Day and Homecoming. Dancing in the Streets served as a bacl•to•school ice-breaker during the Parents Day weekend. The Sept. 21 event, cosponsored by KMKF and the Aggleville Business Association, featured the Pott County Pork and Bean Band, Moffet Beers Band and Plain Jane. The rust•to•class walk was slowed into a leisurely stroll on September 22, as many students gave their parents a tour of campus. The morning excursions gave parents a brief glimpse of our world. In addition to the guided tour, numerous parents attended the K-State- Oregon State game, which comprised the second largest crowd attendance at a home opener football game. As the second half of the game concluded, additional Parents Day Activities began. Lois Of futt, freshman in pre•rofessional elementary, was awarded a $150 scholarship for her winning essay, How my parents colored my world. Susan Schlickau Throughout the day, Mr. and Mrs. Don McKaig were honored as the 1979 outstanding parents. The Gardner, Kan., couple were presented a plaque during the pre•game activities. The outstanding parents program Is coordinated by Chimes, Junior honorary. As the Parents Day finale, Marilyn Maye performed to a full house in McCain Auditorium. Maye Is a popular jazz singer who has been a guest on The Tonight Show more times than any other singer. Come On Offense- Lou Bennett shows his enthusiasm during the Parents Day game. His son, Monte, plays right tackle for K. State. Be Careful Son- Leanne Bennett watches with concern, as her son plays defense during the Oregon State football game. Checking out the action- Leanne Bennett takes out her binoculars to get a closer look. i, bay 1K;!