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Boston GlobeMonday, 20 April 2026
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Building a six-figure empire, from her dorm
For online influencers, campuses offer fertile terrain
The paper uses a profile of a local college student to illustrate the broader economic trend of the creator economy. The tone is observational and focuses on individual enterprise rather than societal critique.
The digital creator economy has expanded significantly, with university students increasingly monetising their campus lives and personal brands to generate substantial income alongside their academic studies.
“fertile terrain”
“Locally focused and culturally observant”
Efforts to limit teens' screen use chastised
Critics laud intent, but say proposals are awkward, invasive, counterproductive
Reports on pushback against proposed social media regulations, highlighting critics who view the measures as clumsy and invasive.
R.I. World Cup runneth over?
In bid to woo fans from Boston, lawmakers mull permitting 24/7 bars
Examines the regional economic ripple effects of an upcoming major sporting event, specifically legislative moves to extend bar hours.
To future readers: We're sorry
The intelligence is artificial, our ignorance is real and we blew it
Offers an anxious but reflective commentary piece on the rapid development and societal integration of artificial intelligence.
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