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First-year student Payton Romance looks at clothing from the Take It Or Leave It pop-up shop during the Sustainability Fair in the Textor Hallway on April 21.

Taking fast fashion slow with Take It Or Leave It

By Jadyn Davis, Staff Writer • April 26, 2023
Eco-Reps participated in the Sustainability Fair on April 21 with a pop-up Take It Or Leave It thrift shop that was free for students to peruse.
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.
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