Campus Living
Residence Hall Linens is offering over 100 new storage and décor products to match its popular bedding and help students outfit more of their residence hall rooms. The Décor section of our website is full of fun ideas to deck out your room! Here are some of our favorite new products: Rhino Armor Trunks Students this spring are already responding favorably to the new line of Rhino Armor Trunks. Made in the USA, these are the real deal, no flimsy plastic or cheap fixtures. If you … [Read more...]
College life is hectic. A lot of students hold part time jobs as well as participate in athletics and other organizations. Being well-rounded is great, but the demands on your time can leave you unprepared for the little glitches that always seem to pop up when you least expect them. Here are some reminders on being prepared for when student life throws you a curveball. 1. Back up your files. It sounds like the most obvious thing in the world. But be honest. Do you sometimes forget, or … [Read more...]
A blank residence hall on move-in day is like a blank canvas just waiting to be painted. Although the room is small, there's still so many opportunities to make the space your own and fill it with color. Whether it's with bright linens, rugs, or wall art, your residence hall is your space to express yourself. Whichever way you decide to decorate, make sure that you set up a plan with your roommate if you have one to make sure that it's okay with them. Also, try to see if your roommate wants … [Read more...]
The chill of winter is starting to wear off and the beautiful colors of Spring are starting to emerge! Spring is all about refreshing your look and space with bright, light colors and hues to match the flowers that will soon be seen everywhere. Whether your style is modern, contemporary, totally one of a kind or sleek and simplistic, there's numerous ways for everyone to freshen up their space . . .and on a budget! Next week we'll discuss products and items you can purchase and place in your … [Read more...]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if you could design your campus completely the way you wanted it? Despite not being able to change your classes or academics, what would you change or add to your campus? Would you have futuristic technologies or water slides? If I could design my own campus, I'd have Chipotle stations everywhere. I don't care what anyone says, I could never break my relationship with Chipotle. Everyone would have their own rooms, of course, with the ability to … [Read more...]
In recent news, a Lehigh University grad student, Megan Thode, tried to sue her professor for 1.3 million dollars, claiming she gave her a bad grade because she supported gay rights. The grade, Thode stated, ruined her dreams of becoming a licensed therapist. The lawsuit? To have her grade of C+ changed to a B - and to cash in on the "life time earnings" she will miss out on for not being able to become a licensed therapist (1.3 million, to be exact). The Northampton County judge ruled … [Read more...]
College students everywhere are known for their less than spotless dorm rooms, littered with socks, trash and everything in between. It's not usually a problem for them either, until they trip over a hairdryer getting ready for their 8 a.m. lecture or drink a bottle of lotion instead of their Aquafina in the middle of the night. I might be over exaggerating just a tad, but let's be honest: dorm rooms aren't usually known for their grade-A cleanliness rating. Not unless they have a live in … [Read more...]
