When Heidi Veideman enrolled at the University of California, Davis, in the fall of 2022, she arrived with a bevy of need-based grants that covered her tuition. The grants did not cover her housing.

Dorm life usually means squeezing into twin size beds, maximizing limited closet space, and navigating communal bathrooms. So when you're packing, it pays to be smart. Every item should work hard and ...

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