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Five ways to decorate for Halloween

Five ways to decorate for Halloween

October 17, 2018

Story by Allison Boggan, Staff writer October is in full swing and Halloween is just around the corner. If your dorm has been feeling frighteningly dull,...

Grocery shopping hacks: Five ways to make your grocery shopping experience a breeze

Grocery shopping hacks: Five ways to make your grocery shopping experience a breeze

April 30, 2018

Story by Sara Howell, Features Editor Graphic courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Though some people enjoy grocery shopping, it can be a nightmare for...

Creative Easter basket DIY

Creative Easter basket DIY

April 11, 2014

Easter baskets filled with candy and toys are not only for children. They can be a great tradition for any age group. Discovering a basket full of...

Childhood favorite turned work of art

Childhood favorite turned work of art

February 21, 2014

Splashes of color add life and character to any room. One way students are able to add character to their rooms or apartments involves a flashback...

Personalized coasters add extra flair to home

Personalized coasters add extra flair to home

February 7, 2014

For years parents have taught their children basic table manners with the hopes they will carry them for the rest of their lives. One important rule...

Picture perfect DIY in four easy steps

January 24, 2014

Moving into an apartment or dorm for the first time is a big step when coming to college. It’s difficult to find ways to make the space feel like home...

7 steps to create custom cut-offs

May 2, 2013

  With summer’s arrival and the days of freedom on the forefront of every student’s mind, many find themselves searching for the perfect...

Easy steps for creating bookmarks

Easy steps for creating bookmarks

February 21, 2013

Directions: On scrap paper, use a pencil and a ruler to draw a perfect 2 1/2–inch square. Draw a matching square to the right of the first, so...

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Three homemade gifts to give on Valentine’s Day

February 7, 2013

One in a Million 1. Buy a regular mason jar, thin ribbon and something with which to make a simple tag. Also buy enough gumballs of one color to...

Murray’s Walmart sells a wide variety of fabrics for removable wallpaper or other DIY projects. Buyers may purchase them by their preferred length. || Anna Taylor/The News

How to make removable wallpaper

January 24, 2013

Made using simple supplies that can be found at Walmart, the idea has popped up on college campuses around the nation because of its affordability,...

Students use Internet for project inspiration

January 24, 2013

As trends come and go, fashions emerge and disappear and decorations go in and out of style, many find themselves throwing money away on the ever-changing...

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How to make “like new” Toms

January 24, 2013

Already have Toms? Wanting a new pair but can’t afford it? An easy and affordable solution to cover the holes on those soles is DIY Toms. What...

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