From a distance, it looked like a regular thrift market — but every dollar spent had a deeper meaning.

What began as a small vocational track has evolved into a space where creativity, commerce and conscience intertwine — the fashion and apparel programs within the Department of Human Sciences and Design.

Regulars know her as “The Angel of Goodwill” — a Waco native with a talent for turning an ordinary thrift store run into something memorable.

In the online fashion community, possessing a closet full of “Pinterest-worthy” outfits has become a coveted status symbol, but not everybody has the skill to bring that style off of Pinterest, and into the real world. Chandler, Ariz., sophomore Audrey Savage has created a business to do just that for the students of Baylor, and beyond.

On the corner of Washington Ave. and 8th St., next to Tecovas, sits Studio Grocery, a local downtown Waco vintage store run by Baylor alumni Colton Dearing and Michael Davidson.

Stahl similarly hopes this event, and the trip itself, will enable students to a unique type of learning experience they can’t receive in school.

With a little ingenuity and some dedication, it’s easy to transform your dorm or apartment into a festive space without spending much. Grab a cup of hot cocoa, turn on your favorite holiday playlist and start decking the halls.

Thrifting is becoming increasingly popular in the modern fashion world. The sale of used clothing is estimated to exceed $77 billion by 2025, according to resale company ThredUp. But what does it take to be good at thrifting?

This pop-up thrifting frenzy, put on annually by Baylor’s International Justice Mission (IJM), marked a happy day for many-a-shopaholic: Threads. Omaha senior Graysie Shirey, Vice President of Fundraising for IJM, said this year was the biggest yet for clothing donations.

Between longhorn photos and ‘live, laugh, love’ welcome mats, room decor has become more generic over the years. While it’s convenient to take a trip to Target and grab the first five things you see in the “Magnolia” section, do your Pinterest board justice and aim for something more original.

Just shy of its 20th anniversary, Artier Resale continues to be a gem among local businesses. Harold Alexander, a Waco resident of 50 years, is still driving the message of affordability, inclusivity and creativity.

All in all, exploring new places such as the United Kingdom has opened my eyes to the beauty of cultural norms and lifestyle choices other than our own and has left me with a newfound appreciation for them. There is truly something so special about watching firsthand the ins and outs of a different culture. I wish that everyone could have this same opportunity, so that they too might learn to find beauty in a culture and lifestyle other than their own.

Taylor Swift and other major private jet users have huge carbon footprints, but average individuals can still engage in climate-conscious behaviors that are as effective as they are fun.

These holes-in-the-wall range from a delicious family-owned dessert shop to a unique resale store that features an array of noteworthy clothing pieces, artwork and more.

“The biggest thing that will never go out of style is just feeling comfortable in your own skin,” Austin said. “Just finding your own personal style is really important, and wearing things that you feel comfortable in.”