There’s a multitude of factors for why the popularity of thrifting has surged recently at North Carolina A&T University . Some of these reasons include the pandemic, the rising cost of living in the U.S., social media influencers, music, and environmental issues within the fashion industry. Specifically for us here at North Carolina A&T’ s campus, thrifting has recently dominated campus fashion. “I see more students now wearing the varsity jackets, all-white Nikes, and the bootcut jeans. I’ve seen the transition,” says    Akeya Garrett,  NCAT alum and Greensboro photographer.  Thrifting is more than just visiting a local Goodwill or Salvation Army.  Mahogany Ford , Miss Fashion X-Cetera at NCAT and Senior Fashion Merchandising student at NCAT, says, “During the pandemic, thrifting was more than just saving money. It was a creative outlet.“ “Since I’ve been here, I’ve seen a lot of people who have gotten into thrifting and I’ve met friends through thrifting,” added   Arial Robinson ,...