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Housing Portal Open!
It’s that time of year again, folks… …time to sign up for the 2014-2015 housing lottery! Sign in to IRIS and under the Resources section, you will find the Residence Life Portal. It’s a simple 6-step process and then you’ll … finish reading Housing Portal Open!
Posted in Did You Know?, Residence Halls, Tips
Tagged #housingportal, #oncampushousing
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The Reed Plague: What It Is And How to Survive It
It’s only the second week of classes and the Reed Plague is already sweeping campus. Students, faculty, and staff alike have been out of class and at the health center, citing the Plague as the cause of their maladies. Which … finish reading The Reed Plague: What It Is And How to Survive It
Posted in Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged common cold, flu, flu virus, reed plague
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“I Thought It Was Supposed to Be Rainy Here!”: Your Guide to Portland Weather
Greetings freshmen, transfers, exchange students, and those otherwise unfamiliar with Portland’s unique climate! Many of you may be wondering, or may find yourself wondering over the course of the next month, “what did I buy all of this rain gear … finish reading “I Thought It Was Supposed to Be Rainy Here!”: Your Guide to Portland Weather
Posted in Did You Know?, Portland Life, Tips
Tagged climate, pacific northwest, Portland, Rain, rain gear, summer, umbrellas, weather
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The Cooking Chronicles Part 1: Kitchen Essentials
When it comes to on campus living, most people don’t automatically seem to consider cooking as something that they’ll be doing a lot of. Which is understandable, given the vast amount of options that Commons provides every day of the … finish reading The Cooking Chronicles Part 1: Kitchen Essentials
Posted in Dining & Food, Just for Fun, Residence Halls, Tips
Tagged college, cooking, dorm life, kitchen, move in, supplies
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10 Summer Things to do Before Move-In
Although summertime has just begun and students have plenty of time to relax, eager nü Reedies count the days until they can move into their new homes. Because new student move-in day is in 10 weeks, here is a list … finish reading 10 Summer Things to do Before Move-In
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Tagged college, move in, Res Life, residence hall, summer, summertime, to-do list
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5 Reed Dorm Essentials (That You Might Not Think Of)
Yes, you should bring a raincoat, a pack of ramen, and a pair of clean socks, but you already know that. Here are a few key items that help make the transition to Reed a little easier: Electric water heater: … finish reading 5 Reed Dorm Essentials (That You Might Not Think Of)
Posted in Residence Halls, Tips
Tagged dorm essentials, incoming students, residence hall, wish i brought blue tape freshman year
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Surviving Reading Week and Exams
In the interest of complete transparency, I have to tell you that this blog post doesn’t contain any closely guarded secrets to academic success. Truthfully, I’m probably recycling a lot of common advice (and none of the interesting stuff about … finish reading Surviving Reading Week and Exams
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Tagged academic success, academics, finals, reading week, reed college, study hacks, study tips
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Is that the Sun?: How to Beat the Heat
“What is that?” a Reedie inquired to his classmate as they exited the library. “I don’t know, but gosh it’s so bright.” The two students covered their eyes with their hands, and looked up through the shadows of the cherry blossom … finish reading Is that the Sun?: How to Beat the Heat
Back by popular demand: Reed Energy Wars
During the 2011-2012 school year, Reed spent $1,389,150 on energy alone, that’s $1,029 per student! Not only does this take money away from many of the wonderful programs we love at Reed, it is also harmful to our planet. Let’s … finish reading Back by popular demand: Reed Energy Wars
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Tagged energy wars, environment, green, residence halls
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Someone stealing your mouthwash?
Here’s a nice solution an innovative Reed resident came up with:
Posted in Just for Fun, Residence Halls, Tips
Tagged mouthwash, Res Life, Tips
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