From team jackets to club sweatshirts and show merch, Harker merchandise is everywhere on campus. But behind every hoodie or water bottle with the eagle logo is a long process involving multiple departments and a commitment to sustainability.
The Eagle Store management leads the process and distribution for all of Harker merchandise, but it did not always look the way it does today. According to Director of Advancement Kim Lobe, around five years ago, merchandise was sold out of a small space in the advancement office.
“When I first came to Harker, we literally were running the Eagle Store out of a closet,” Lobe said. “Spirit wear creates a sense of community, and it was weird that it was so small, so we started expanding what we offered.”…