Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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BY MEG MOORE THE GAMECOCK Back-to-school shopping takes on a whole new dimension once a student heads off to college. Instead of scouring the Wal-Mart oiclac fnr roH marking pens and folders, the university bound shopper . concentrates on ■! a more daunt ing search — the search for dorm room es sentials. Commanding thp front napps of Sunday ads and exploding onto the shelves of area retail ers, dorm-centered supplies be come featured products during the back-to-school season. Stores such as Target have'developed complete houseware lines with college kids in mind. Designer Todd Oldham’s line at Target features an array of functional, yet whimsical items from rugs to CD racks. Such chic and sen sibly priced options allow stu dents to add flair to an otherwise bland list of necessities. Stores’ selections of desk lamps and floor rugs were once lackluster collections of dull metal lighting and bland carpet ing. While the cubicle-enclosed r--11..... Decorating a whole new dimension within the confines of on-campus housing. Limited space provides student decorators with the unique challenge of combining flair with functionality. office worker can still find his share of black paper trays, stu dent decorators looking to turn their school-issued space into a color-infused pad can indulge in striped rugs and retro hanging beads without breaking the honlr The bed proves to be the focal point of any space-chal lenged dorm room and can make or break the area’s at mosphere. While snazzy rugs and kitsrhv Hpr.nra tions can accent an already well put-together room, bed furnish ings ultimately establish the area’s atmosphere. That ragged throw that was found at home in the back of the linen closet might have seemed like a free, available option while packing, but once it takes center stage in a dorm room, its lack of that “je ne sais quoi” becomes harshly evident. Thankfully, those pressed for time and money can choose one of the many “bed-in a-bag” collections on the mar ket. These affordable, function al, matching sets provide stu dents on a budget with an alter ♦ DECORATING, SEE PAGE B7 Nobody Reads ads in THlfSlAMECOCK But you Just did! Advertising that works! 777-3888 Get Busy| Get Experie Get Opportur I l / v S Write for The Oomecock w,orwusc WHte end Design for Oomet ft Block i I An unorganized dorm room screams for a “Trading Spaces”-style makeover. Making a residence hall room feel like home often takes creative innovation. Mass retailers, such as Target and Wal Mart, offer students affordable, and attractive, options for both storage and decorating. PHOTO BY MORGAN FORD/ THE GAMECOCK — Directions: lust across the Gervais St. Bridge - Left at Second Light t .. .1 mum wm m •IASCA. TAG •USD, H •CAAAtVAt CAMCS < r *«mw voucmu •mo Atm H •f/cee a/zza and sods ■ •WATCH BASKCTBAU *SHO CO ACS