THE ITHACAN

Accuracy • Independence • Integrity
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

The Student News Site of Ithaca College

THE ITHACAN

Senior Brianna Lowe, a Trader K’s employee since her sophomore year at Ithaca College, expressed sadness following the news of Trader Ks closing.

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.
From left, juniors Samantha Marks and Emily Zarabet began the Thriftaca Instagram page. Thrift shopping is popular among college students because it is more affordable and sustainable than buying fast fashion.

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

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.
Load More Stories
Donate to THE ITHACAN
$1495
$2000
Contributed
Our Goal