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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

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...

OPINION: The possible TikTok ban is an infringement on our First Amendment rights

OPINION: The possible TikTok ban is an infringement on our First Amendment rights

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

The new bill to ban TikTok infringes on the First Amendment right to have freedom of speech. TikTok is one of the most popular social media apps in the U.S. today. The app is a place where people can...

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, Countess of Strathearn and Lady Carrickfergus (April 2014).

OPINION: Public figures are entitled to kindness, not conspiracies

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

From wild rumors to a wide variety of jokes, social media took the “disappearance” of Catherine, Princess of Wales, too far. While conspiracy theories can seem harmless at first glance, Kate Middleton’s...

Nate Mann in Masters of the Air, now streaming on Apple TV+.

OPINION: Historical media elevates the stories of our past and their importance should not be forgotten

Keely Menyhart, Arts and Entertainment Editor March 26, 2024

For decades, movies and television have not shied away from the topic of combat and war. Media like “Saving Private Ryan,” “M*A*S*H*” and more have brought history to the big screen in such a crucial...

OPINION: The new Alabama legislature is ripping away reproductive rights

OPINION: The new Alabama legislature is ripping away reproductive rights

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

With the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the nation has seen several detrimental effects on access to abortion care. However, Alabama has created what seems to be one of the most direct effects yet, putting...

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, speaking at the 2017 Conservative Political Action Conference in National Harbor, Maryland.

OPINION: Trump’s GoFundMe fundraiser needs to go

Isabella Tecchio, Journal Contributor February 27, 2024

A GoFundMe to raise money for Donald Trump’s civil fraud fines has raised over $1 million after just a few days. The fundraiser has been set up by Elena Cardone, wife of investor Grant Cardone who supports...

OPINION: Suffolk University will not be safe until our officers are armed

OPINION: Suffolk University will not be safe until our officers are armed

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Suffolk University will host an all-student forum March 26 to discuss the topic of arming the Suffolk University Police Department. At this forum, SUPD leadership will answer questions surrounding the...

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