By Cheryl Seguin, Lifestyle Writer
| September 14, 2025
Vintage lovers, rejoice: Dekalb Vintage Fest returned with a bang after a one-year hiatus, converting the NIU Convocation Center into a retro wonderland from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.
With free entry and modest parking fees — $9 prepaid, $12...
By Byrdie Seda, Opinion Columnist
| September 2, 2025
It can be difficult to find fashionable, current and affordable clothes in today’s economy— especially with social media usage growing rampantly, wanna-be influencers portraying lavish lifestyles and fancy outings that feature countless luxury items.
It...
I went to multiple thrift stores carrying $20 in my pocket, with the full intent to pop some tags this weekend. My remarkable finds and experience were indeed freaking awesome. In celebration of Earth Week and in the spirit of college student bargain...
Almost everyone has heard of Macklemore’s “Thrift Shop,” a brilliant song that talks about the joys of thrift shopping, while also highlighting the misfortunes people may experience while doing so. As the song suggests, thrift shopping has developed...
Having style and necessary home items while on a budget is vital to college students. Fortunately, DeKalb is home to an exciting number of thrift stores which have many advantages. Thrifting is a fun activity for the weekend due to its exploratory nature....
