The Dark Room Develops

Many students may not know of the house that nestles at 1117 4th Ave., and its residents think that needs to change. The house is home to Briona Pastel Goth Butler 15, Jade Colorfully Minimal Denson 15, Tolu Bed Ready Edionwe 15, Milton Shoes-in-the-house Professional Garcia 14 and Gabe 1988 Grey Black Singer 16.

The five have named their home, which is divided into two separate living apartments, The Dark Room in honor of their artistic sides and to encompass their unique aesthetics.

So when you think of a dark room, you think of photography, obviously, so all of us are visionaries in our own way. We approach things creatively, Denson explained.

But the housemates are more than just visionaries. Butler, Denson and Garcia are all Posse Scholars and Garcia is also currently working as a Post Baccalaureate Intercultural Assistant for the College, which has caused a slightly different-than-normal housing relationship.

I come to the [house] events but [because of my job] theres been a line thats been drawn. Garcia said.

Despite having graduated and secured a post-baccalaureate position with the College, Garcia has struggled with other aspects of adulthood.

Milton be burning chicken, his floor mate, Edionwe, accused.

It was once! You burned, what was it? Fish? Garcia retorted.

Briona Butler, Jade Denson, Tolu Edionwe (all 15), Milton Garcia 14 and Gabe Singer 16 pose for a shot in The Dark Room. Photograph by Tela Ebersole.

Luckily, their first-floor counterparts have had less trouble with food. According to Butler, she and her floor mates have yet to have a poor food experience. She also attributed Denson as being the most consistent cook, though, when inspired, Singer has also exemplified high culinary skills.

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