LOCATION TRANSPORTATION STIMULATION University Commons and Duck's Village apartment cater to students' needs BY CHRISTOPHER FUNK DAILY EMERALD FREELANCE REPORTER No more than a 10-minute bus ride away, seven minutes by bike and 20 minutes on foot, University Commons and Duck’s Village are ideal apartments for University students. These apartments are located near several parks where students can go for a jog or enjoy a bike ride. The Gateway Mall is close, offering movie theaters, stores and restaurants. And for those fall football games, Autzen Stadium is only a short walk away. Commons and Duck’s Village cater to different student preferences. Duck’s Village, at 3225 Kinsrow Ave., has an atmosphere charged with student activity. “With all the students living here, there is always something going on,” said Duck’s resident Tessa Maurer. Duck’s Village provides a large swim ming pool and sun deck for students who revel in hot days. For the colder months, its indoor hot tub offers relaxation. Other amenities include a fitness center, com puter lab, sand volleyball court, basket ball court and clubhouse complete with a pool table and big-screen TV. The apartments come fully fur nished. Every apartment has central air conditioning and is heated with natural gas. Security patrols at night to ensure safety. “The good thing about Duck’s is the security ... and, of course, all your friends are next door,” political science major Brie Fetherolf said. REN1ALS, page 15B Mike Perrault | Freelance photographer Duck's Village, at 3225 Kinsrow Ave., has many amenities and services for tenants and is in a convenient location for University students. /V MCKENNA ESTATES 1& 2 Bedrooms Now Available! Save with no application/screening fee. 2 Bedroom Executive - $850 • Custom 2-level floor plan • Huge master bed &r bath • 2 full baths • 1400 sq. ft 2 Bedroom Deluxe -$795 • Unique 2-level floor plan • Walk-in closet • 2 full baths • 1200 sq.ft. 1 Bedroom - $650 • 850 sq. ft All Units Include: • Air conditioning • Gas fire place • Laundry hook-ups • Oak cabinets • Balcony • Extended basic cable Plus: • Community Center • Exercise room • Sports court • Covered, lighted parking 3450 McKenna Drive, Eugene (off Kinsrow, cast of Aulzen Stadium) 342-5735 For more info and floor plans visit www.mckennaestates.com We've got sports 24/7 www.dailyemerald.com “Something for everyone. ;_'•§!< m * 11 floor plans to choose from. Call ahead for Fall availability. Space is limited. Month to month contracts available. We offer: • Selection of studios and 1, 2, & 3 bedroom town homes available • Swimming pool and year-round spa • Fitness center open 24 hrs. • Washer/dryer hook-ups • Close to Delta ponds & bike path • Pet friendly • On bus line • Free covered parking or garage with each unit • Professional, caring and friendly staff • 24 hour emergency response • Spacious & unique floor plans • Fireplaces in select units • Air conditioning in select units • Convenient to downtown & Valley River Area • Community playground • Free bike check-out • Free video & DVD Library (541) 687-6800 3950 Goodpasture Loop • Eugene, OR 97401 • foresthiUsapts.com EUGENE JhmlMwi HARDWARE • Hardware • Electrical • Plumbing • Paint • Housewares • Lawn & Garden • Tools 342-5191 2825 Willamette Eugene, Oregon