The privacy is great. I can watch movies ALL night if I want to. And I can just walk out of my room and see my suitemates if I'm ever bored or lonely.

University Housing: Thank you for letting us feature your room for our last issue of the semester. I know it was a long time ago, but when you first moved in, did you have a certain idea of how you wanted to decorate your room?

Rachel Holcomb: I actually didn't like my room when I moved in! I thought it was too big. I didn't even know what to do with the space. But there was a lot of wall, and that made me happy, 'cause I have a TON of posters. All I knew was, I wanted color, covered walls and ambience, which is why I have a few lamps (the orange one is my favorite), and never use the overhead.

UH: Many girls in Sandburg would die for a closet that size. But it doesn’t look like you have much in the way of clothes? Are you one of those rare girls who hate shopping?

RH: Yeah, I always had a lot of clothes until I got this closet! All my friends (male and female) were asking if they could use my closet for storage. I don't like shopping, though. And I kind of tend to wear the same few items of clothing....

UH: What is your favorite Johnny Depp movie? What is your least favorite?

RH: Uuuhhh.... I really like “Don Juan Demarco,” “Sleepy Hollow,” “Cry-Baby,” “Benny & Joon” and, of course, “Pirates.” (Though, I was a fan BEFORE Captain Jack.) I also love “21 Jump Street” (his TV series).

UH: We here at the section heard that you are into “mood” lighting. Where did you get that orange lamp?

RH: IKEA , in Pittsburgh. LOVE IT! It gives the room a nice glow. I want the purple one, too.

UH: Would you consider yourself a neat freak? Explain.

RH: Yeah, definitely. I can be a slob, but I'm kind of OCD as well. It's strange. Usually EVERYTHING has to be put away. It's easier here than at home-because I have so much less here.

UH: What is your favorite accessory in your room?

RH: Like I said, probably my orange lamp. Do posters count as an accessory? And my TV of course! (Self-professing addict.)

UH: Do you do a lot of cooking in your room now that you live in East Tower, or do you do more microwaveable meals?

RH: I almost never cook. Noodles or rice on the stove sometimes, or microwave stuff. I usually still eat in the caf, I'm ashamed to admit.

UH: How would you describe your personal style?

RH: Quirky, maybe a bit eclectic. Busy, I think would be the perfect word.

UH: What is one thing that you cannot live without?

RH: My TV and my iPod.

UH: What is your favorite part about having your own room? Do you ever get lonely?

RH: No, the privacy is great. I can watch movies ALL night if I want to. And I can just walk out of my room and see my suitemates if I'm ever bored or lonely. I'm a pretty private person, though.

UH: What is your favorite part about living in Sandburg?

RH: The convenience of having everything right here, and just one bill.

UH: How has East Tower been beneficial for you this year? Would you have rather lived in a house, or are you satisfied with your decision to stay in Sandburg?

RH: I really liked living in East. I was surrounded by all my friends, and I had a lock on my bathroom door! BEST PART!!

UH: Anything you would like to add about your dorm-mates, living situation or Sandburg as a whole?

RH: I'm transferring for next year, and I won't be living with them again. So I want to say that I loved living with all of my suitemates (most of the time!), and I'll really miss the craziness.

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