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.
LHK9 rescues dogs from high-kill shelters mainly in central Arkansas and transports them to New England, where they are fostered and eventually adopted. The organization, which is entirely staffed by volunteers, has rescued 8,000 dogs since it began in March 2012.
As Halloween draws closer, racks of traditional, eclectic and colorful costumes begin popping up all over Boston. With residents venturing out to look for their costume of choice, local businesses are starting to roll out alternatives to big-name stores.
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.
From serving coffee with complementary cats to curating stylish vegan shoes, Boston’s independent businesses have something for everyone. Here are some of the FreeP’s favorites:
The Purr Cat...
