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A clothing rack at the Goodwill store on West Campus features Halloween costumes and accessories. As Halloween celebrations extend across two weekends, students are split between prioritizing sustainability by thrifting and reusing outfits and opting for convenient choices like quick online purchases. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Students weigh sustainability, convenience in Halloween costume choices

Martina Nacach Cowan Ros October 30, 2024
As Halloween celebrations extend across two weekends, students are split between prioritizing sustainability and opting for convenient costume choices — some turned to thrifting and reusing, while others are sticking to quick online buys.
Emma Clement | Senior Graphic Artist

From thrift to thrill: Sustainable costume shops in Boston for your wallet and the earth

Abigail Stocker October 23, 2024
Halloween is approaching, which means last-minute costume purchases are on the rise.
Goodwill

Students raise concerns about ‘costume culture’s’ impact on the environment

Yoko Zhu October 27, 2022
During Halloweekend some turn to alternative methods of buying costumes for cost-effectiveness and sustainability
Buffalo Exchange sign reads "Masks Required!"

Local businesses talk change in policy as state prepares to lift mask mandate

Divya Sood May 26, 2021
Local owners have the option to require masks or not as restrictions loosen across the state.
Pavement Coffeehouse on Commonwealth Avenue is one of many non-essential businesses that relies heavily on college students’ business and has been hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak. JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE

Boston businesses call for community support in midst of COVID-19 closures

Lily Kepner March 31, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic poses health risks for many individuals, but no amount of handwashing can protect businesses from the economic challenges it brings.
Students browse donated clothes at the Community Service Center on the fourth floor of the George Sherman Union during a weekend-long clothing swap hosted by project 70. DANIEL MU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-led clothing swap promotes sustainable fashion

Emma Deegan November 11, 2019
Student group “project 70” held its first Fall Clothing Swap Friday and Saturday, melding together issues of sustainability, affordability and body positivity. The event encouraged the Boston University community and the public to donate, take or browse pre-owned clothing.
More than 20 students participated in the first clothing swap hosted by BU Student Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs on Saturday. LAUREN RICHARDS/ DFP STAFF

Students exchange garments at SG’s first-ever clothing swap

Lauren Richards March 26, 2019
Students parsed through neatly organized piles of shirts, jeans, sweaters and dresses that lined tables in the basement of the George Sherman Union. They selected items to bring home, after sifting through the piles and avoiding to take the clothes they brought. On Saturday afternoon, a small crowd of a little more than 20 students participated in the first-ever clothing swap hosted by Boston University Student Government’s Department of Environmental Affairs.

BU student launches national website

Daily Free Press Admin February 13, 2013

On a college student’s budget, it can be difficult for students to find money to expand their wardrobes. And with even thrift shop prices on the rise, it’s hard for students to leave a store without...

Buffalo Exchange donates fur to help critters

Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2013

Buffalo Exchange clothing retail locations are now accepting authentic fur apparel as donations to support rehabilitation centers for injured and orphaned animals. The Buffalo Exchange coordinates Coats...

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