A Peek Inside Two Rooms at SPU
It's no secret that community is important at Seattle Pacific University. With so many clubs and groups meeting around campus every week, it's easy for students to get connected.
Where does this emphasis on community come from?
One answer: SPU's four residence halls. With enthusiasm rivaling that of any fraternity or sorority, halls and their peer advisors welcome students with open arms and unique themes.
Here's a peek inside two residence hall rooms.
In Hill Hall 517, Lucy, Adrienne, and Carly have a busy space that includes a betta fish, cat photos, and unique textiles. Little details, like matching yellow and grey bedding, tie the room together. Silly baubles are balanced with a tea collection and dried flowers in clear vases.
Perhaps the most loved and coveted item in their room is the hammock. "It's a real conversation starter," the roommates agree. "Everyone on our floor loves it." When the roommates host movie nights, one can only imagine the struggle over who gets the hammock throne.
On Fifth West Ashton, Nolen's and Lance's room is always open -- literally. Hanging in the center of their room is a neon "OPEN" sign salvaged from a now-defunct Ballard bakery. An old Hollywood scene board showcases Lance's theatre major, while a Tesla coil reveals Nolan's major in electrical engineering.
The roommates cook for their friends. Lance makes Hawaiian dishes like musubi, and Nolan offers gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches as midnight snacks. Because of this hospitality, their room has been dubbed "the lounge" or "the break room." Eventually the fun has to end and the men have to get to studying (and sleeping). But in room 512, the spirit of community is always wide open.