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See photos of the makeover
From drab to fab
Karen Angell and Richard L. Laninfa were given just $300 to completely make over a dull dorm room inside the Boston Conservatory. They shopped everywhere from Craig's List and yard sales to IKEA and Urban Outfitters.
Get your groom on
Photo Gallery Get your groom on
These products will help you keep the fresh in freshman.
Boston tee party
Photo Gallery Boston tee party
Localize your fashion sense with shirts made in Boston.
Dorm room storage tips
How do you get organized for college? The question is put to a certain college senior in my household.
A clean start
In addition to living away from home, college means sweet freedom from Mom and Dad's Dial soap and Prell shampoo-stuffed shower caddy.

Local performances
Local performances
Find out about some of the hottest events in town.
Get to know this town
Get to know this town
Learn about the history and tour Boston neighborhoods.
Music scene
Music scene
Read the latest music news and reviews.
Restaurants
Restaurants
From chic cuisine to cheap eats, get the scoop on dining.
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