Taken during our visit with her last weekend, this is a photo of Maya’s dorm room at Olin. She and her roommate, Lauren, have erected a self-standing sleeping loft and access stairs (permissible if not attached to the room in any way) where their beds and dressers are located. This creates a massive lounge-like area underneath, apparently advantageous for hosting parties.  While I admire the project, I can not say I am thrilled by the motive.