Goodwill Hunting: Black Friday At A Thrift Store

Goodwill Hunting: Black Friday At A Thrift Store

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Black Friday has never interested me very much. Save for when I was 13 and my dad said he would buy my sister and I a Wii if we got up at 5 a.m. and went to Wal-mart with him. What I was expecting to be a dramatic adventure turned out to be around 30 people waiting in line, and then awkwardly speed walking and nudging past each other to get to the electronics section. We managed to snag a Wii in the midst of the pseudo-chaos, and took it home for a reasonable price, woo-hoo.

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Goodwill Hunting: Macklemore’s Got It

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Well, you’ve had a whole week to kick back, chill with family and friends and eat some delicious, homemade food (hallelujah). Because I was too busy with eating and sleeping and eating some more, I didn’t get the chance to actually visit a thrift store this week. I know, so sad.

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Defeat Winter Blues

Defeat Winter Blues

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Is it just me, or is the weather in State College getting colder and colder as the days go by?

For those of you who are dreading the chill and grayness of winter, there is hope. Winter doesn’t have to be the most depressing season. Here are some warm, fun and easy ways to defeat those blues.

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Goodwill Hunting: Our Kind of Club

Goodwill Hunting: Our Kind of Club

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It’s no secret that thrift stores are packed with weird, fantastically fun clothing and accessories. Although walking into one and browsing the awesome treasures is certainly reason enough to make the trip, there are other reasons to feel good when you buy something from a thrift store. Especially the State College Woman’s Club Thrift Shop.

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Love For Lexi

Love For Lexi

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This time of year at Penn State, there are bake sales and tons of other fundraising events for THON around every corner. While raising money for THON and THON
children are of course of immense importance, students also recognize that the Penn State community must not forget the THON children who are no longer with us.

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Goodwill Hunting: Seeking Costume Inspiration

Goodwill Hunting: Seeking Costume Inspiration

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“So, what are you gonna be for Halloween?”

Your friends, acquaintances and coworkers are all dying to know, and you still don’t know what you’re going to dress up as.

It’s getting down to the wire, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for a boring costume. Ditch the sexy kitten outfit you’ve worn the past three years and impress people with an awesome, original costume.

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Goodwill Hunting: Celebrating Sweater Weather

Goodwill Hunting: Celebrating Sweater Weather

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The weather is finally getting quite chilly! We’re in the midst of a beautiful fall season, commonly referred to as “sweater weather.” I’m a huge fan of this time of year, because let’s be honest, who doesn’t love cozying up on the couch in a chunky sweater with a cup of hot chocolate or a pumpkin spice latte?

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Goodwill Hunting: School Spirit, The Thrifty Way

Goodwill Hunting: School Spirit, The Thrifty Way

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Football season’s a thrilling time packed with tailgating, game-day parties and cheering on your team. Especially during this time of year, showing your school pride is important and there’s no simpler or easier way to do this than by sporting some Penn State clothing around town and the stadium. So you rotate through the few Penn State shirts you have, over and over and over.

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