Stepping into your new college dorm room on move-in day can be a mixed bag. It’s a blank slate, a cookie-cutter space that can fall anywhere between a blank canvas or an oppressive box. But when it ...

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College dorm rooms are standard issue, but Alabama college students are increasingly going all out to personalize decorations and furnishings. College dorm rooms are rivaling luxury apartments in ...

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College move-in season is right around the corner. Which means it’s time to start packing. Everybody knows the obvious packing essentials: clothes, toiletries, snacks, bedding, school supplies, etc.

It’s back to college season! Which means it’s time to stock up on dorm essentials. Back-to-school shopping for college students is a big deal, especially for incoming freshmen. From basic essentials ...

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