Should students avoid shopping at big businesses?

Although purchasing from small businesses is often heralded as the most communal and ethical way to shop, large businesses have perks that are consistently overlooked. With thousands of stores scattered throughout the world, these businesses are usually where most people obtain everyday items. Due to the high amount of revenue large businesses receive, they are able to invest in themselves, allowing...

If a person were to walk into a Macy’s, TJ Maxx or Target looking for a white, button-down shirt, they would certainly find what they came for. Still, while they might walk back to their car with the right item, they will have lost something great—the reward of obtaining an item after a strenuous search, the joy of personal, face-to-face interaction or even the feeling that their purchase is making...