give me some room

Senior Jack Reeves displays unique souvenoirs and posters within his bedroom

One of Reeves’ favorite items in his room is a digital camera that he got when he was six years old. With it, he’s taken pictures of the beaches and his old house in California. “I’ve always been interested in cameras since then.” Reeves said. “It’s an aspect of my room that I like having propped up.”

Next to his vinyl collection, displayed is a CD signed by rapper Metro Boomin. Not only is the item valuable, it holds a happy memory from when he bought it with his friends. “It’s a cool thing to have,” Reeves said. “It’s kind of personal to me. “

Hung up next to his posters is a more sentimental object. His grandfather’s favorite cap, and one he used to always wear, holds history. “I’ve never met him because he died before I was born,” Reeves said. “I never wear it because it’s very old [and] on the brink of falling apart.”

A seemingly random, but personal, item that can be found in Reeves’ room is his uncle’s vintage lunchbox. This lunchbox has its own unique history,

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“I think of myself as a pretty extroverted person, but I need time in my day where I can just go somewhere and be on my own [and] recharge myself. I decorate it with stuff that is important to me or matches my personality. I like walking into my room and being reminded of who I am as a person. [It’s] where I’m the most comfortable.”