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Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The mystery of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline explosions | Beyond the Compass

Kevin Mani March 27, 2023
If Ukraine perpetrated the mysterious explosions that damaged the undersea Nord Stream 2 pipelines last year, it was a grave mistake — but there could still be some serious spy games going on here.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

Should America nationalize the oil industry? | Money Matters

Jaeyoung Choi February 21, 2023
While Americans were paying record high prices at the pump, companies like Exxon were padding their pockets with billions.
gas prices will not affect BU

BU unaffected by gas price hike, but long term ramifications loom

Ruhika Ponda April 13, 2022
Experts said a long-term increase in gas prices could expedite the University's divestment from fossil fuels.
Yvonne Tang/DFP STAFF

Politics Philosophized: The profound connection between conservatorship, exploitation

Max Ferrandino February 24, 2021
The conservatorship system is fundamentally exploitative and does not have the interests of the conservatee at heart.
YANK-JACOBS: President Barack Obama visits Saudi Arabia, must still improve relations with country

YANK-JACOBS: President Barack Obama visits Saudi Arabia, must still improve relations with country

Kobe Yank-Jacobs April 25, 2016

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest holder of known oil reserves, first formed a relationship with the United States in 1933, when an oil concession formed between Standard Oil Company of California (now...

OP-ED: The moral argument for BU to divest its fossil fuel holdings

OP-ED: The moral argument for BU to divest its fossil fuel holdings

Editors April 25, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. Boston University’s Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing recently announced...

OP-ED: A chance to have our voices heard

OP-ED: A chance to have our voices heard

Editors February 22, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. The Advisory Committee on Socially Responsible Investing (ACSRI) is going to be meeting...

Protesters gather in opposition to Keystone XL pipeline

Daily Free Press Admin September 23, 2013

In an attempt to influence politicians before the Obama administration decides whether to approve the construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline, about 80 people assembled in front of the Massachusetts...

Gas prices in Mass. shoot up 14 cents a gallon

Daily Free Press Admin February 5, 2013

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts increased by 14 cents this week due to the recent increase in the price of crude oil, and many drivers said they are not surprised. “AAA’s Feb. 4 survey of prices...

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