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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

Ukrainian flag sits in bed of flowers in Beacon Hill.

OPINION: Self-determination, the key to settling the war in Ukraine — and other separatist disputes

Miguel Rodrigues, Journal Contributor April 24, 2024

The war between Ukraine and Russia has been a great success in terms of solidifying unity among NATO allies and synching the US with the EU. However, it is now time to strike a deal in Ukraine, since continuing...

Letter from the Editor: Suffolk gave me more than a degree, it gave me a home

Letter from the Editor: Suffolk gave me more than a degree, it gave me a home

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2024

In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I committed to Suffolk University, knowing that the classroom and my college experience would be shaped by Zoom and social distancing. Fresh out of high school,...

OPINION: Turning the tassel: The post-grad job search

OPINION: Turning the tassel: The post-grad job search

Grace MacDonald, Social Media Manager April 23, 2024

As the world rang in 2024, I was faced with the excitement of starting my last semester of college but also the daunting task of securing my first full-time job post-grad. As a public relations and communication...

OPINION: Everyone, including Trump, deserves an unbiased jury

OPINION: Everyone, including Trump, deserves an unbiased jury

Ellie Gregory, Asst. Copy Editor April 23, 2024

Former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial began on April 22, following a tumultuous jury selection. Looking toward deliberation, the question of juror impartiality is weighing heavily on the minds...

OPINION: Quarantine to community: Involvement changes lives, shapes Suffolk experience

OPINION: Quarantine to community: Involvement changes lives, shapes Suffolk experience

Jamie Taris, Managing Editor April 23, 2024

It feels like yesterday that I was in tears at the entrance of Miller Hall, freshly moved in with my parents ready to leave me to kick off my Suffolk experience in the fall of 2020. As a new freshman with...

OPINION: We need to be separating the art from the artist

OPINION: We need to be separating the art from the artist

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer April 23, 2024

One of the most controversial ethical dilemmas posed worldwide is whether we should separate the art from the artist. My short answer is – yes, we should. Separating the art from the artist is a known...

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...

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