Monday, June 16



The rise of thrifting and the dilemma of sustainability, ethics and affordability

The consumer industry has been facing a dilemma as the trend of second-hand clothes shopping grows in popularity. One of the latest movements in fashion has turned customers toward thrifting – or shopping for used goods at second-hand stores – and away from fast fashion clothing that is mass-produced at a rapid rate to keep up with trends. Read more...

Photo: Customers shop for items at Trove, a second-hand store in Los Angeles. (Brandon Morquecho/Assistant Photo editor)



How young adults have softened the perception of plush toy collections

In the 2012 film “Pitch Perfect,” the protagonist Beca walks onto her college campus, Barden University, during move-in to start her freshman year. Beca notices a student transporting several bins of stuffed animals, which fall over on the student’s way to their dorm. Read more...

Photo: Shelves containing different stuffed animal brands including Palm Pals and Squishmallows are pictured. Stuffed animals have become more popular recently among college students because of their collectability and their ability to provide comfort during periods of stress. (Myka Fromm/Assistant Photo editor)



Examining the case for statehood, history of Washington, DC

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 7:39 p.m. The nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., has been fighting for equal representation through attaining statehood. Over many years, but especially since the Civil Rights Movement, Washington citizens have hoped to see their city turned into the United States’ 51st state, with political activist groups working toward statehood and bills being introduced in Congress. Read more...

Photo: (Ashley Ko/Illustrations director)



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