Long considered an institutional means to an end, the dormitory room has come into its own. Dorms of many universities, particularly ones in the SEC, have undergone something of a transformation in ...

There's nothing like the feeling of starting a whole new life, and moving into your college dorm is one of those pivotal moments. It's exciting, it's terrifying, and it involves a whole lot of stuff.

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Whether it is your first time living in the dorms or your fourth year staying on campus, creating a comfortable dorm room that matches your style can make all the difference this fall. Coming back ...

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I went off to college in the 1990s with the understanding that a dorm room should be as functional as an army barrack and only slightly more luxurious than a bunk at sleepaway camp. If the linoleum ...