Juniors Tiffany Freeze and Lyndsey Lewis discover creative ways to decorate their apartment in Pryor Hall. Dormitory rooms transformed into creatively designed living areas as students gained valuable decorating ideas from the television show "Trading Spaces." (Photo by Melissa Wilson) Brad Dunlap-pt. Neches, Texas. Management. Campaigns (Alaska, Oregon). Delta Chi Delta. Kimberly Dunlap-pt. Neches, Texas. Management. Transfer (Lamar University). Campaigns (Oregon). Jennifer Dupriest-van Buren, Ark. Psychology. Kerri Dutile-Plymouth, N.H. Public Relations. Transfer (Boston University). Homecoming Royalty. Dean's List. Zeta Rho. Marci Dutile-Plymouth, N.H. Art. Delta Gamma Rho. Nathan Dutile-Plymouth, N.H. Accounting. Dean's List. Intercollegiate Athletics (Football). Accounting Society. TNT. Shaun Dutile-Plymouth, N.H. ManagementNocational Ministry. TNT. Joshua Eacret-pontiac, III. Graphic Design. International Studies (HUG). College Republicans. ... 52 people II 'lradinn sPaces' inspires s~;;Pts to decorate Many students became inter– ested in decorating with the air– ing of The Learning Channel's popular television show, "Trad– ing Spaces." In its third season,"Trading Spaces" featured interior design– ers who helped sets of friends redecorate each others' homes. The show continued to gain popularity on campus and pro– pelled students to consider what they could do to improve their dorm room decorations. "The people [on the show1ar;~ so fun and creative," senior Rebecca Murray said. "It's amaz– ing to watch the transformation." Murray and her suitemates in Searcy Hall enjoyed the show so much, they challenged each other to redo the bedrooms in their suite. Murray and senior Laini Mayberry, junior Bryn Mayberry and sophomore Carly Dyas were watching "Trading Spaces" one day when they decided to redeco– rate each others' rooms. They put their names in a hat and each gir1drew a name for the room they would redo. "It was early in the semester so we hadn't done a lot to the apart– ment," Laini Mayberry said. "We decided on a budget of $15 and shopped all week long." The girls were pleased with how their rooms turned out. "I loved it," Laini Mayberry said. "My sister drew my name. She found a bookshelf and hung a canopy over my bed." Limitations of budget encour– aged the girls to be creative. "We did goofy artwork like the show and enlarged pictures," Murray said. "I loved my room. The girl who did my room went to a thrift store and refurbished tables. She found blue lights and hung them around my curtains." Other students enjoyed the television show because it gave them creative ideas for redeco– rating their own rooms. "I like to get different ideas from the show," sophomore Sara Van Winkle said. "I learn tips on how to redecorate a house for not a lot of money. " I don't have a lot of money, but 1 can do some of the things [I see on the show1with the money I do have. 1would watch it every day if 1 had cable." Students also learned tips about how to make their own decorations or add flair to pieces they already owned. "I enjoy the show because of its unique approach to design," junior Jessica Swindle said. "I learned how to make pillows and add my own touches. "I have learned how to arrange things on shelves and arrange furniture. The girl carpenter is cooL" "Trading Spaces" spurred stu– dents to discover the interior de– signer inside and provided a way for them to learn new techniques to improve the places where they lived, even with a small budget. -Marina Shannon
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