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by Ashley Cimino
(.larion Reporter
Through a little creativity and a lot of ef
fort, many Brevard College students are
discovering new ways of adding space to
their dorm rooms and making them into
their “home away from home”.
Lofts and bunk beds are rapidly replac
ing the traditional single beds on campus.
Lofts are wooden platforms which support
a mattress, high enough to have chairs,
tables, desks, dressers, and even couches
underneath. Students are also discovering
that bunk beds can add much-needed
space to the room.
Freshman roommates Bridgette
Jenkins and Betsy Bell are very happy
with their lofts. “Bridgette’s parents had
the lofts built over the summer,” says Bet
sy. “They make the room very comfor
table and spacious...very homey.”
Many students are also adding carpet to
their rooms, either wall-to-wall or carpet
pieces. Some even use colorful throw rugs
to brighten up the room.
Besides having a bed to sleep in and a
desk to study on, what do BC students need
with all of this space?
Sophomore Mark Duffy says, “Our room
isn’t built for studying, but for relaxing —
like a home. It’s a one-room house with
your kitchen, living room and bedrooms
all in one.”
One essential item for that “home” feel
ing is a refrigerator. Some rent them from
the College while others buy larger ones
for future use. They supply everything
from colas to frozen dinners (typical col
lege diet). Other essentials include small
microwaves, TV’s, stereos, VCR’s, CD
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