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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

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Politics Philosophized: Period pieces often glaze over a dark history

Max Ferrandino February 17, 2021
These period pieces should be taken with a grain of salt. While the clothes and houses may look pretty, unethically using and enslaving people certainly is not.
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Sincerely, Ally: Orangutans remind us to be more mindful of the products we buy

Alexia Nizhny January 25, 2021
The threat of orangutan extinction is, for the most part, a result of palm oil production. It's more than just an orangutan nightmare — it’s a modern day reality we take advantage of every day. We’ve replaced ethics with convenience, and wildlife shouldn’t have to keep paying the price.
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