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Students React to Lofted Beds

Devin Smith ’26 stands beside the lofted beds in Bergamini. Photo by Kevin Betsch ’26.

As students in the Bergamini dormitory opened their rooms for the first time, many were shocked to see that their beds were now lofted. This came as a shock to most because of the difference from how the beds looked last year. Last year, the beds were either bunked or already separated, but on the floor. This year, the beds were separated but lofted up into the air. The shock of this lofted bed has sparked controversy across the campus, with some people liking it, others disliking it, and many holding mixed views.

When Assistant Dean of Students Leigh Riffle was asked about the switch to lofted beds, she responded by asking, “Do you feel like you have more space in your room this year?” I responded with “Yes.” Riffle then replied, “Well, that is the exact reason. It is the most efficient way to provide students with more space in their rooms.” So, here is our answer: the beds were lofted this year to provide students with more space.

Andrew Sherland ‘26 doesn’t love the lofted beds but doesn’t hate them either, saying, “I personally don’t like lofted beds. I wish we were given a choice to either have them up or have them down.” When asked if he felt like he had more space in his room this year, he said, “I feel like my room is just as crowded as it was last year, and I also liked the layout of my room better last year.” Andrew wishes he could have his room the same as last year, and finds getting into bed an inconvenience.

Casey Morrissey ‘27 has mixed feelings about the rooms, with both pros and cons. Casey enjoys “being up in the lofted bed and finds the bed to be cozier and more private than they were in my previous year. “I do, however, think it is a pain getting up and down every morning and night,” Morrissey said. He said he “feels like I have the same amount of space as I had last year.” Casey doesn’t seem to mind sleeping in the bed, but he does mind getting up to his bed and finds it a hassle.

Harry Vant ‘26 has a strong point of view on this. Vant said, “I do not like my lofted bed at all. I keep hitting my head on the ceiling and getting up and down at nighttime is super annoying. I also feel bad because whenever I must get up or down, I wake up my roommate, which is very annoying for them.” Harry went on to say, “I do feel like that I have more space, but I would sacrifice the extra space to have the beds be un-lofted.” Harry wishes they were back to the way they were last year. Many people are also upset that their beds do not have a ladder, and this is why it’s so hard to get up and down.

Don’t worry, Ms. Riffle said, the ladders are on the way, and if you ever want to ask Leigh Riffle why the beds are lofted with an attitude in your voice, she will simply reply with “Because I said so!”

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Students React to Lofted Beds

As students in the Bergamini dormitory opened their rooms for the first time, many were shocked to see…

By Kevin Betsch

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Devin Smith ’26 stands beside the lofted beds in Bergamini. Photo by Kevin Betsch ’26.

As students in the Bergamini dormitory opened their rooms for the first time, many were shocked to see that their beds were now lofted. This came as a shock to most because of the difference from how the beds looked last year. Last year, the beds were either bunked or already separated, but on the floor. This year, the beds were separated but lofted up into the air. The shock of this lofted bed has sparked controversy across the campus, with some people liking it, others disliking it, and many holding mixed views.

When Assistant Dean of Students Leigh Riffle was asked about the switch to lofted beds, she responded by asking, “Do you feel like you have more space in your room this year?” I responded with “Yes.” Riffle then replied, “Well, that is the exact reason. It is the most efficient way to provide students with more space in their rooms.” So, here is our answer: the beds were lofted this year to provide students with more space.

Andrew Sherland ‘26 doesn’t love the lofted beds but doesn’t hate them either, saying, “I personally don’t like lofted beds. I wish we were given a choice to either have them up or have them down.” When asked if he felt like he had more space in his room this year, he said, “I feel like my room is just as crowded as it was last year, and I also liked the layout of my room better last year.” Andrew wishes he could have his room the same as last year, and finds getting into bed an inconvenience.

Casey Morrissey ‘27 has mixed feelings about the rooms, with both pros and cons. Casey enjoys “being up in the lofted bed and finds the bed to be cozier and more private than they were in my previous year. “I do, however, think it is a pain getting up and down every morning and night,” Morrissey said. He said he “feels like I have the same amount of space as I had last year.” Casey doesn’t seem to mind sleeping in the bed, but he does mind getting up to his bed and finds it a hassle.

Harry Vant ‘26 has a strong point of view on this. Vant said, “I do not like my lofted bed at all. I keep hitting my head on the ceiling and getting up and down at nighttime is super annoying. I also feel bad because whenever I must get up or down, I wake up my roommate, which is very annoying for them.” Harry went on to say, “I do feel like that I have more space, but I would sacrifice the extra space to have the beds be un-lofted.” Harry wishes they were back to the way they were last year. Many people are also upset that their beds do not have a ladder, and this is why it’s so hard to get up and down.

Don’t worry, Ms. Riffle said, the ladders are on the way, and if you ever want to ask Leigh Riffle why the beds are lofted with an attitude in your voice, she will simply reply with “Because I said so!”