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OPINION: Higher education should be within the grasp of immigrants

OPINION: Higher education should be within the grasp of immigrants

Erin Morrissey, Journal Contributor April 24, 2025

Imagine arriving in a new country, full of massive potential and ambition, only to discover that the cost of education is a locked gate, not a welcoming door. For far too many immigrants in the United...

A small portion of Boston Athenaeum’s large literature collection

OPINION: The Western literary canon needs a rewrite

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor April 22, 2025

In high school English class, we read the same novels that our parents did, and they read the same novels that their parents did. Now, our younger siblings are reading those same books, and I’m sure...

OPINION: Coachella has lost sight of it’s anti-consumerism roots

OPINION: Coachella has lost sight of it’s anti-consumerism roots

Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer April 22, 2025

Coachella — we know it, we have… mixed feelings about it? A classic festival where the average music fan can coexist with the elite; in 2025, that means influencers. Acclaimed actors attend as well,...

Managing Editor Brooklyn Leighton at the 2025 College Media Association’s Apple Awards in New York City.

Letter from the Editor: A senior send-off

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor April 22, 2025

Throughout my time as an editor at The Suffolk Journal, I’ve not only found my voice in writing, discovered my place as a journalist and learned the ins and outs of editing, but I’ve also found my...

OPINION: The artisanal vision is under attack

OPINION: The artisanal vision is under attack

Desara Vladasi, Journal Contributor April 22, 2025

When you look at a list of the most anticipated movies for 2025, only a few of the titles mentioned would be considered original concepts or ideas; the majority, however, find their storylines in some...

OPINION: Indie filmmakers can save the film industry from blockbusters

OPINION: Indie filmmakers can save the film industry from blockbusters

Sydney Eastman, Journal Contributor April 22, 2025

Film is a beautiful form of artistic escapism that has made an impact on so many people since its birth. It has served as not only entertainment but a way for filmmakers to exercise their artistic liberties...

OPINION: Period pieces have more to them than their casting

OPINION: Period pieces have more to them than their casting

Alexis Crochiere, News Editor April 22, 2025

One of the wonders of modern filmmaking is the stories that can be brought to life visually after decades, if not centuries, of people loving a story. From Jane Austen’s “Pride & Prejudice,”...

OPINION: Where you grocery shop can be a revolt against consumerism

OPINION: Where you grocery shop can be a revolt against consumerism

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor April 15, 2025

Consumerism is a minefield, a deathtrap of companies capitalizing off of your FOMO and the desperate desire to fit in by pushing garbage down your gullet. Pinterest isn’t safe, Instagram isn’t safe...

OPINION: Attention spans are killing media literacy

OPINION: Attention spans are killing media literacy

Desara Vladasi, Journal Contributor April 15, 2025

With the advent of short-form content, such as TikTok, Instagram Reels and the like, our brains have turned into mush that cannot handle the simplest of concepts and now, the consequences can be seen with...

OPINION: The Beatles biopic casting directors should 'Let It Be'

OPINION: The Beatles biopic casting directors should ‘Let It Be’

Casey Wells, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

Our beloved Beatles, loved and listened to by billions, are being played by the popular white boys of the month. The infamous John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison are being played...

OPINION: 'Jurassic Park' warnings were forgotten by scientists

OPINION: ‘Jurassic Park’ warnings were forgotten by scientists

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

When thinking about the most impactful and successful film franchises in history, there are a few standouts that come to mind: Star Wars. The Marvel Cinematic Universe. Pixar. But I would argue that the...

OPINION: Trump’s tariffs lack protection for everyday citizens from being economic collateral damage

OPINION: Trump’s tariffs lack protection for everyday citizens from being economic collateral damage

Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer April 15, 2025

On April 2, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency and slapped sweeping tariffs on nearly all imports. From cars to coffee, from China to Canada, nothing was spared. The move was framed as...

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