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Beloved local thrift store on The Commons announces closure

By Clare Shanahan, Staff Writer • February 24, 2022

Trader K’s, a used-clothing store on The Commons has curated a sense of community for its customers and employees alike and will close this spring.

Students create virtual pop up thrift shop on Instagram

By Hannah Fitzpatrick, Staff Writer • May 1, 2019

Rows of photos load onto the screen, each showing someone wearing a different article of clothing. One picture has someone wearing a polka dot wrap dress with a three-quarter sleeve, advertised for $10....

Resale stores find customer base in college communites

By Steven Pirani, Life & Culture Editor • February 11, 2015

Thrift shops and resale stores offer students a cheap alternative to retail shopping, but may come with a stigma.