Brand-new lounges for Northwood’s in the West dorm are quickly becoming a favorite spot among the girls. They are located in the West (Girls’) dorm on the ground (“Pit”) and the first floor halls.
The residents are enthusiastic. “I feel it has really brought the girls on my hall together, no matter if it’s doing homework or just hanging out,” Summer MacLean ’28 said. “My favorite activity is definitely Just Dance,” MacLean added.
Photo by Anna Monette ’26.
Empty dorm rooms were converted to create these lounges, designed to provide a space for girls to relax together, do homework, and enjoy time with their hall. The girls have come up with numerous activities to do in these lounges, including movie nights, dance-offs, and many more. “I love spending time in the lounge, Aona and I hang out a lot in there. It is nice because there are couches and bean bags that I do not have in my room, but I also do not have to leave my hall to get to them,” said Sasha Luhur ’27. “Same goes for the fridge that has been moved in there- it makes it so much easier to get my stuff now,” she added.
Photo by Anna Monette ’26.
As Sasha mentioned, moving the fridge from a public space just off the hall to the lounge on the hall has been a big hit. “I love having the fridge on my hall. It may be my favorite part of the lounge,” Sara Martin ’26 said. “I can go grab my food whenever I want and not have to worry about someone stealing it,” Martin added.
Both new lounges feature cozy couches, beanbag chairs, and TVs, making all the girls feel welcome. “I love the lounge; it’s my favorite place to hang out. I think once we add the last finishing touch-ups like LED lights and maybe a disco ball, it will be perfect,” Rylie Griffiths ’26 said.
