Freshmen Mac DeNicola and Alexis McHale sit on their futon and talk about what it’s like to live in Dowling Hall. The picture board behind them is composed of photos showing both girls’ families, friends and experiences. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
DeNicola and McHale crack jokes at their desks before going to a football game. “I just love America,” DeNicola said of her choice to make the American flag the centerpiece of the room. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Dowling Hall resident and freshman Cierra Slattengren designs her room with record album covers featuring her favorite artists. The covers aren’t just for show: after a long day of classes Slattengren likes to unwind by listening to music on her Crosley record player. (Miranda Lockner/ TommieMedia)
Freshman Mac Denicola spices up her Dowling Hall dorm room with handmade decorations. She made the whimsical garlands herself with fabric, string and scissors. (Miranda Lockner/ TommieMedia)
Slattengren looks up at her boho tapestry in Dowling Hall. The tapestry has lights underneath that give it an extra-cool vibe. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
A Crosley record player is tucked away in the corner of Slattengren’s Dowling Hall dorm room. Her favorite album to play is “For Emma, Forever Ago” by Bon Iver. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Freshman Kelsea Kerin brings the woods to the city by decorating her study section in JPII with a large tapestry of trees. “I’m a nature chick,” she said of her down-to-earth style. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Coleman O’Keefe modernizes the ancient Cretin Hall by creating a minimalist setting. Cretin was built in 1985 and university’s “most historic” residence hall according to St. Thomas’ website. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
Warm light flows over a vintage radio in freshman Coleman O’Keefe’s Cretin Hall dorm room. O’Keefe decorates his room with other novelties such as vintage car ads. (Miranda Lockner/TommieMedia)
From tapestries to flags, photojournalist Miranda Lockner explores what makes St. Thomas dorm rooms special.