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OPINION: No one mourns the 'Wicked' press

OPINION: No one mourns the ‘Wicked’ press

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor December 10, 2024

My friend, who I saw the original stage production with when we were 10 years old, and I saw “Wicked” the Tuesday leading into Thanksgiving break. The show was each of our introductions to theater,...

OPINION: Stranded? You shouldn't rely on the MBTA

OPINION: Stranded? You shouldn’t rely on the MBTA

Alexis Crochiere, News Editor December 10, 2024

I love going to school in Boston as a college student. There are so many activities off campus, like new restaurants in the North End, concerts in the Fenway area or even just traveling out to East Boston...

OPINION: Artists hinting at but not releasing music is cruel and unusual punishment

OPINION: Artists hinting at but not releasing music is cruel and unusual punishment

Victoria White, Asst. Opinion Editor December 10, 2024

It’s unfair to fans, the ones who have loyally supported your career, to hint at music that does not have a release date or even a chorus.  In recent years, artists have taken to unveiling snippets...

OPINION: A Spotify Wrapped diatribe: The problem with this year's Wrapped

OPINION: A Spotify Wrapped diatribe: The problem with this year’s Wrapped

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor December 10, 2024

Spotify Wrapped is one of the most anticipated slideshows every year, but what makes it so special? To millions of users, it’s a chance to show off their impeccable music taste to their followers on...

OPINION: Unfriending people due to political views is not an overreaction

OPINION: Unfriending people due to political views is not an overreaction

Tavadriana Wolfe, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

The unexpected results of the recent presidential election have caused much debate among students. While tapping through stories on Instagram the day after the election, I found myself unfollowing almost...

OPINION: Voting third-party: A waste or political stance

OPINION: Voting third-party: A waste or political stance

Ella Santanelli, Copy Editor November 19, 2024

Discussions about third-party candidates always resurface at the same times during election season — during the few months before election day and a few weeks following it.  In the days and weeks...

OPINION: The emotional cost and dangers of family vlogging

OPINION: The emotional cost and dangers of family vlogging

Kaylee Moran, Journal Contributor November 19, 2024

In the era of social media, it seems people are more open to sharing their life than ever. From “get ready with me” videos to mukbangs, influencers have grown accustomed to sharing their day-to-day...

OPINION: Thanksgiving should not be overlooked by Christmas

OPINION: Thanksgiving should not be overlooked by Christmas

Victoria White, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Every year, come Nov. 1, Christmas music begins to play in retail stores and the Christmas trees go up. I understand that Christmas comes with a long list of festivities but what about Thanksgiving? It’s...

Editorial: We fear for the future we are inheriting

Editorial: We fear for the future we are inheriting

The Suffolk Journal Editorial Board November 12, 2024

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the American people elected Donald J. Trump to be the 47th president of the United States. The choice represents so much more than simply who sits in the Oval Office – it was a choice...

OPINION: I did not vote for me, I voted for every other woman

OPINION: I did not vote for me, I voted for every other woman

Victoria White, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

I remember 2016 pretty well. I was 10 years old and I remember seeing ads for a woman running for president. Plainly, I was so excited. My parents let me stay up late to watch the election because I was...

OPINION: AI prevents human connection

OPINION: AI prevents human connection

Jenna Korman, Journal Contributor November 12, 2024

In Orlando, Florida, 14-year-old Sewell Setzer committed suicide with his father’s handgun Feb. 8, following a long conversation with an A.I. chatbot.  Character AI is a platform that includes advisors,...

OPINION: What a second Trump term means for our future

OPINION: What a second Trump term means for our future

Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, many are feeling hopeless and discouraged by the results. The prospect of President-elect Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office has sparked significant...

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