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In recent years, gentrification in the Bay Area has surged, leading to the closure of many small, locally owned businesses. As wealthier residents move in, these once-thriving businesses struggle to keep up with rising costs and shifting demographics. Businesses owned by large corporations with deeper pockets often take over, altering not only the business landscape but also the cultural identity of these neighborhoods. This displacement raises concerns about economic equity and long-term community sustainability.
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When you pick up medication at the drugstore, intuitively you might think that the cost of the drug is what you’re paying for. But you are not merely paying for the R&D and manufacturing costs; there is a complex system of middlemen that hike up the price of virtually every drug in the US market.Continue Reading

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Whether you thrift, purchase name brands, or buy from fast fashion companies, there are significant benefits and drawbacks to different modes of shopping that should be considered in your future fashion endeavors. Through an exploration of these different modes, this article aims to assist you (presumably a busy college kid) in spending smarter on clothes.Continue Reading