Under The Couch Analysis

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As I was walking around Georgia Tech’s student center alongside my cousin Shannor, a room caught my attention. It is called “Under the Couch.” As soon as I walked in, I saw blue, orange, lime green, and black bean bag chairs. Two students sat the bean bags. There is a stage with six black speakers and a long wooden table with five navy blue chairs.

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The right side of the room. Photo by author.

On my right, there is a big colorful sign that said “Under the Couch.” The “U” has yellow angel wings on it with a small yellow halo. It also has a red heart inside of the “U”. It has red 1994 to infinity under the “U”. There is a long black and blue couch with green and smoky gray pillows. Inside of the “U,” is a red heart. Underneath

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