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A Target store in Fenway. Groups of activists and faith leaders committed to a 40-day boycott against the chain. JERRY SHI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

A Lenten fast for justice: Target faces 40-day boycott over DEI rollbacks

Samantha Genzer March 7, 2025
A 40-day consumer boycott on Target began Wednesday, led by activists and faith leaders in response to the company’s recent shift away from diversity, equity and inclusion policies.
Boston University Shuttle and SUV collision. The vehicles crashed near 860 Comm. Ave. Friday, resulting in increased traffic. COURTESY OF JORDY BIRNBAUM

SUV hits BU Shuttle on Comm. Ave.

Phoebe Miller February 21, 2025
A Boston University Shuttle and an SUV collided on Commonwealth Avenue near Amory Street Friday afternoon, resulting in increased traffic.
A Target store in Fenway. People are boycotting Target after the company started rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, but small business owners who sell their products through Target are concerned the boycott will negatively affect them. JERRY SHI/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Target’s DEI rollbacks spark debate on whether boycotts effectively show support for minority-owned businesses

Emma Clement February 20, 2025
National calls to boycott Target evoked mixed reactions among consumers after the company revoked its diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Ask Abby (Or Analise): The ultimate Valentine’s Day gift guide for every type of romance 

Analise Bruno January 26, 2025
Valentine's Day is the Superbowl of holidays for serious relationships. Whether it’s been one year or five — it’s your time to shine.  Not everything can be wrapped up with a bow, but some things can. If you’re in the market for tangible gifts, listen up.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The dupe dilemma: how ‘dupe culture’ undermines originality

Lea Rivel October 3, 2023
More than ever before, it seems like the public is in search of — and favoring — quick and easy replacements for items they don’t have the funds or time to seek. The larger part of this issue connects to the already existing and increasing speed of trend cycles.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Start your Christmas right now

Lincoln Son Currie October 28, 2021
Getting on the naughty list is no longer the only way to get nothing for Christmas this year.
person sleeping

Three tips to a good night’s sleep

Annie Sheehan September 13, 2021
After a lot of trial and error, I've slowly found tricks that have helped me wind down at night.
Sunset Cantina on Commonwealth Avenue near the Boston University West Campus. Businesses around university campuses have faced an influx of student customers since the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions and the start of the academic year. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Our new demographic’: Local businesses reflect on influx of customers as students return

Divya Sood September 13, 2021

As COVID-19 restrictions relax and students repopulate campus at BU and elsewhere in the city, Boston-area businesses have faced an increase in student customers. The McDonald’s in Kenmore Square...

A self-checkout kiosk at the Target on Commonwealth Avenue. A suspect linked to a previous incident was arrested at the Target following an attempted robbery.  PHOTO BY MADHAV KOHLI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BUPD arrest suspect in armed robberies

Nick Kolev March 20, 2021
The Boston University Police Department and Brookline Police arrested a suspect in an attempted armed robbery of the 860 Commonwealth Ave. Target at 10:16 p.m. Thursday, according to an Emergency Alert email sent out to the BU community.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.

Celebrity beauty brands worth buying

Khadijah Khogeer September 22, 2020
Whether you feel like splurging on new products or buying a gift, here are my recommendations of celebrity beauty brands worth trying.
Pizza from T. Anthony’s on Commonwealth Avenue. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Boston businesses have had to sacrifice sustainability to build customer confidence and adhere to sanitation guidelines. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Boston restaurants balance sustainability, public health during pandemic

Daniel Kool August 17, 2020
As the pandemic forces Boston businesses to prioritize public health, many face a trade-off between establishing effective sanitation protocols and maintaining environmentally sustainable practices.
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