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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Canceled: Side profiles and beauty trends

Bini Ollivier-Yamin February 1, 2021
Our definition of beauty is subjective, and it can grow and change to include a diverse range of features, traits and ethnicities. The first step is to get rid of the seemingly harmless trends that perpetuate Eurocentric beauty — they’re clogging up my “For You page.”
Our True Face: The negative effects of teen dramas

Our True Face: The negative effects of teen dramas

Maria Jimenez Moya March 23, 2020
As much as I enjoyed watching these attractive actors and actresses, their perfection can exacerbate young viewers’ underlying self esteem issues.
Colbi Edmonds

Culture Shock: Social media primarily supports western beauty standards

Colbi Edmonds March 5, 2020
There is a false sense of inclusivity. If we really wanted more diversity in the media, then we would actually support men and women of color in the industry.
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