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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

Boston Strong merchandise being sold at the starting line of the Boston Marathon.

OPINION: Boston’s heart bleeds blue and yellow: A city remains united

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor April 16, 2024

The Boston Marathon is not just a race, a day the Red Sox don the blue and yellow jerseys or a memorial. It’s a celebration of the Boston community. It’s been 11 years since the tragedy of the Boston...

The Arizona Supreme Court ruled to enforce an 1864 abortion law which could prosecute doctors who provide abortions.

OPINION: Upholding abortion laws of the past hinders the future of America

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor April 16, 2024

For centuries, lawmakers have been pushing their personal beliefs onto women’s bodies, causing laws to be made to prevent women from accessing safe and legal abortion for the sake of their health. These...

Disneys most popular live-action films Beauty and the Beast (2017), The Little Mermaid (2023) and Aladdin (2019).

OPINION: Live-action Disney films need to go back to the drawing board

Keely Menyhart, Arts Editor April 16, 2024

Disney has been the face of bringing children’s stories to life through film. Originating in cartoon form, the company has recently transitioned to recreating these nostalgic stories with real actors...

Students and faculty gather in Roemer Plaza outside of Samia to watch the 2024 solar eclipse.

OPINION: Eclipsing progress: public understanding of science is essential

Maren Halpin, News Editor April 9, 2024

As I joined the hundreds of people who flocked to the Boston Common to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, I was awestruck not only by the eclipse itself but also by the excitement radiating throughout...

OPINION: The two-party political system is flawed and hinders political progress

OPINION: The two-party political system is flawed and hinders political progress

Ellie Gregory, Asst. Copy Editor April 9, 2024

The United States political system has operated using the Democratic and Republican parties for about two centuries. Today, however, this system has lost its original meaning: Parties have become divisive...

OPINION: The two cents on American tipping culture

OPINION: The two cents on American tipping culture

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large April 9, 2024

The awkwardness of rejecting a provoked tip from service systems and card readers is plaguing the shopping experience across America. This dread of clicking the “no tip” button or feeling guilty and...

OPINION: Putting celebrities on pedestals leads to unrealistic standards

OPINION: Putting celebrities on pedestals leads to unrealistic standards

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

With Instagram and TikTok’s popularity at an all-time high, it is easier than ever to directly connect with celebrities and influencers through comment sections and posts. However, this seems to make...

Hollywoods most popular nepotism babies, (L-R) Zoë Kravitz, Dakota Johnson, Maude Apatow, Maya Hawke and Lily-Rose Depp.

OPINION: Nepo babies hinder aspiring artists from Hollywood stardom

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

Getting into the entertainment industry has never been easy. Many people who wanted to pursue careers in cinema, theater and music have been let down by the media and sometimes even by their parents. Not...

OPINION: Instagrams political censorship is harmful to users

OPINION: Instagram’s political censorship is harmful to users

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

For years, social media has given users the ability to use it for anything they can think of. From socializing with family and friends near and far, gaming, operating businesses and much more, there are...

OPINION: Short-form television shows are the biggest downfall in TV

OPINION: Short-form television shows are the biggest downfall in TV

May Lindeman, Staff Writer April 2, 2024

The rise of binge-worthy television and the death of long-form seasons is decreasing the value of television. Out the door is slow-burn romance, effective cliffhangers and well-paced stories, all being...

OPINION: Instagram isnt the news source you think it is

OPINION: Instagram isn’t the news source you think it is

Leo Woods, Photo Editor April 2, 2024

Social media provides a fathomless sea of information available at humanity’s fingertips, and largely, it is an unequivocal resource for connecting with people, education and culture. But, as anyone...

SUPD police car sits across from the Samia Academic Center.

EDITORIAL: Arming SUPD erodes student trust and safety

The Suffolk Journal Staff March 27, 2024

If Suffolk University’s Board of Trustees votes to arm the Suffolk University Police Department, the Board will undermine the very security it hopes to bring to campus. To create the welcoming and...

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