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Sifting through racks of clothes sophomore Madelyn Palacios tries to come across a good find. Palacios goes to the thrift anytime she can since there are always new items coming in. “I think everyone should thrift because not only is it an eco-friendly alternative, but for the most part the clothes that you get, you know it’s because you like them, so it creates a sense of individuality,” Palacios said. “By getting something thrifting you're not just going along with the passing fads and not conforming to trends because they are popular at the time.”

Second-hand the brand

Kyla Riveland, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2024
Due to the rise in popular thrift shopping apps which allow for easy reselling, concerns about the gentrification of thrift stores have been on the rise.

The gentrification of thrift stores

Anna Blumenthal, Entertainment Editor
March 26, 2021
Local Goodwill located near Millard west winding down for the night. Trends on social media are responsible for the rise in the popularity of shopping at thrift stores. The cheap prices and wide inventory attract teens to the stores, but there are more unseen benefits of shopping at thrift stores.

Truth about thrifting

Brenna Batchelder, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2020
Jeans hand painted by senior Anicca Hill.

Thrift. Flip. Sell.

Mackenzie Gonzales, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
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