UMN Dorms As Told By Popular Songs
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UMN Dorms As Told By Popular Songs

9 dorm halls accurately described by your favorite pop tunes.

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UMN Dorms As Told By Popular Songs
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As a student living in the dorms at the University of Minnesota— Twin Cities, you'll learn about all of the quirks, secrets, and ins/outs of every dorm. Each dorm has its own characteristics that define and create the interesting environments that lie within. With that in mind, here are the perfect songs to describe each of dorm halls on the UMN campus.

Pioneer Hall— "Thriller," Michael Jackson

Oh, Pioneer. This hall is known for crazy shenanigans, hidden rooms, and, best of all, ghosts. There's even a horror movie that takes place in Pioneer— "The Exorcism of Emily Rose."

Territorial Hall— "Shots," LMFAO

T-Hall is best known for being the party hall, which is why "Shots" accurately represents the antics that occur here. Don't be surprised if there's a Monday night party. Stay wild, T-Hall.

Frontier Hall— "Young, Wild, & Free," Wiz Khalifa


The hall full of freshman and few parties leaves me being instantly reminded of Khalifa's "Young, Wild, & Free." Plus, Frontier is a part of Super Block (the biggest and best dorms for parties.)

Centennial Hall— "Here I Come," The Roots

Best known for late night dinners, Jimmy Fallon's "Late Night Show" theme song is the perfect song for this dorm. Late night dinners and a late night show? Yes please.

Middlebrook Hall— "In the Street," Cheaptrick

Ah, the theme song from "That 70's Show." Middlebrook has yet to have any upgrades and is still decorated with lovely, dark brick everywhere. This tends to give off a very 70's vibe, hence the theme song from "That 70's Show."

Bailey Hall— "Big Green Tractor", Jason Aldean

Can't be fooled by this one. Bailey is the only dorm on the St. Paul campus, which is home to CFANS (College of Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resource Sciences). Basically, all you'll be seeing over there is cows and tractors.

Sanford Hall— "The Sounds of Silence," Simon and Garfunkel

I didn't even know where Sanford was until the middle of my second semester and I don't think I've met anyone who lives in Sanford. It's always so quiet, which is why "The Sounds of Silence" is perfect!

Comstock Hall— "Our House," Crosby Stills and Nash

Comstock is in the center of campus, hence why "Our House" fits so perfectly for the atmosphere! Listen to the lyrics and you'll understand.

17th Avenue Hall— "Let's Get Physical," Olivia Newton-John

My personal favorite, 17th Ave is home to all of the athletes. When thinking of 17th, all I seem to be able to think about is how physically fit and active everyone there is! "Let's Get Physical" is the only song to describe this dorm.

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