Volume 125 Issue 2
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Monday, August 20, 2012
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2012
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FASHION
Secondhand stores save your budget
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Shopping doesn't have to be dangerous to your budget. Lawrence is filled with secondhand clothing stores that give college students an opportunity to buy gently-used clothes for a lower price, and earn money by selling their unwanted clothing that has made its way to the back of a closet.
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Arizona Trading Co. provides a variety of clothing that current and casual. Students can sell their clothing and get store credit or get cash back.
Arizona Trading Co., 736 Massachusetts Street, offers a variety of clothing that manager Corey Sievers said are current casual basics. The clothing usually ranges from $7.50 to $13.50, but is higher for designer items. Students sell their used clothing to the store and receive 35 percent cash or 60 percent store credit based on the selling price.
Allyson Nichols, assistant manager of Plato's Closet, 3514 Clinton Parkway, said Plato's Closet sells current brands and styles ranging from places such as Target to Nordstrom. Students can bring in their gently-used clothing and sell it to the store.
"A lot of students live in different areas and are not only shopping in Lawrence, so they bring in lots of different styles and brands." Nichols said. "How we price depends on the brand and condition."
Jarrett Lies, a recent graduate from Olathe, once made $150 by selling clothes to Plato's Closet. Regularly, Lies said she uses the money she earns to buy groceries, but sometimes spends the money on new clothes.
Although Lies originally paid a high prices for her clothing, she knows she is getting money back by reselling them.
"I don't feel bad about spending the money on more clothes because I'm not losing anything," she said.
Holly Harsh-Charlton, manager of Wild Man Vintage, located at 939 Massachusetts St., said the store aims to make vintage fun, interesting, and accessible for customersShe said the store keeps its inventory moving so there's room for new fresh things.
Harsh-Charlton said a lot of students come to Wild Man Vintage if they're looking for a 60s- or 70s-style outfit for a themed party, or to mix with a regular wardrobe.
Harsh-Charlton said it's very rare that an item at Wild Man costs more than $25 or $30.
Wild Man Vintage buys from the public. When people sell their clothing to the store, they receive 40 percent in cash or 60 percent in-store credit, based off the selling price.
"We try to keep our prices low so it's affordable to college students, and anybody else really," she said.
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The initiative kicked off Thursday with about a hundred volunteers from six fraternities canvassing the Oread neighborhood with welcome bags. Volunteers, paired with city representatives, placed 2,000 bags on doorsteps with city ordinance information ranging from bike parking and house party protocol.
The Good Neighbor program,created in unison by the University and the city,aims to strengthen relations between students and residents by providing students with information about good citizenship.
ance with neighbors can be a challenge, especially between University of Kansas students and permanent Lawrence residents.
"A big part of going to school is learning how to live on your own," said Joe Monaco, a spokesperson for the event. "We are providing just some basic information about how
"This is the first in a set of many steps," said Tim Caboni, vice chancellor for public affairs at the University and a Good Neighbor co-creator. "We are extending an olive branch today, but it does not end here.
The Good Neighbor program is the first to fortify the University's connection with the city.
policies as their hometowns, Monaco said.
"People really care more here," Hess said. "It makes me feel good. It just makes me feel safer and it feels nice to be joining that community."
While no immediate events are planned for the future, Monaco said the University will continue the initiative throughout the year
Brad Hess, a freshman from Wichita and Delta Upsilon Fraternity program volunteer, said he was impressed by the University's initiative.
ku.edu/gooodneighbor
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-Parties: Notify neighbors before throwing a party. They'll appreciate you cluing them in.
-Parking: Do not park in the yard or in front of fire hydrants or driveways. Doing so can result in a fine.
-Pets: Animals need to be kept on a leash within the city.
-Sidewalks: Sidewalks must be clear of ice or snow within 24 hours.
-Bicycles: Bikes cannot be locked to trees or other non-designated structures.
-Safety: Lock all windows and doors, including your car, and keep electronics and valuables out of view. Call Lawrence police if you see something suspicious.
Trying to be more neighborly? Follow the advice of the Good Neighbor program.
CRYPTOQUIPS 5
OPINION 6
CLASSIFIEDS 10
CROSSWORD 5
SPORTS 12
SUDOKU 5
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Source: Good Neighbor program
Sarah Glass, a KU journalism school graduate, performs under the name Miss Conception on Friday night for students at the Hawk week Block Party. Miss Conception is the leader of Vibe Tribe KC, a performance company from Kansas City.
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