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The Suffolk Journal

Actress, Lily Gladstone became the first Native American to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars.

OPINION: The Oscars is making strides in diversity for nominees

May Lindeman, Staff Writer February 7, 2024

The new diversity and inclusion standards implemented by the Oscars in 2024 have the opportunity to provide a stronger backbone to the strive for diversity. This awards season pleasantly surprised me with...

OPINION: AI deepfakes dont just affect Taylor Swift

OPINION: AI deepfakes don’t just affect Taylor Swift

Lilly Miron, Journal Contributor February 7, 2024

Imagine one morning as you wake up and log into your social media you find a photo of you staring back, only you don’t remember taking this particular photo. Not only that, but this photo is sexually...

Elon Musk being interviewed by Chris Anderson at TED2017 - The Future You, in April 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

OPINION: Corporate censorship and greed needs to be called out

Aidan Burns, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

For many, there is a passion for making content online. Spaces like YouTube and TikTok allow for endless possibilities and ideas. However, passion is often overlooked and forsaken when the content becomes...

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

OPINION: Trump’s legal battles show unfair application of justice

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

With just under one year to go until the next presidential election, the 2024 race for the White House has already been one of the most unpredictable and unconventional election cycles in recent memory.  The...

OPINION: Spotify Wraps to a new rhythm, while Apple Replay fails to impress

OPINION: Spotify ‘Wraps’ to a new rhythm, while Apple Replay fails to impress

Joshua Yanes, Journal Contributor December 5, 2023

Spotify Wrapped immediately gained popularity all over social media when it was first released in 2016. It’s a fun way for people to thank their top artists and show off their music habits from the year...

OPINION: TikTok Shop delivers overconsumption to your doorstep

OPINION: TikTok Shop delivers overconsumption to your doorstep

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

Like everyone else on TikTok, you’ve likely seen the latest influx of TikTok Shop products for suspiciously low prices. But don’t be fooled: TikTok Shop is another excuse for overconsumption, luring...

Snoopy float in the 2022 Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade.

OPINION: Thanksgiving break needs to actually be a break for students

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer December 5, 2023

It’s already December and Thanksgiving break passed in the blink of an eye. In college, this pause is traditionally a time for students to relax and spend time with family and friends.  Yet, delayed...

BookTok section in Barnes & Noble Booksellers.

OPINION: ‘BookTok’ is negatively impacting literature

May Lindeman, Staff Writer November 17, 2023

Social media and art can go hand-in-hand, but when TikTok’s “BookTok” algorithm seems to push harmful tropes onto young women, the beauty of reading is distorted. One author is the pinnacle of social...

Charli D’Amelio, and Dixie D’Amelio, shown.

OPINION: Influencers’ ignorant PR stunts are going too far

Casey Wells, Journal Contributor November 16, 2023

Celebrities and influencers are working minimum wage jobs as a public relations stunt, but it’s not doing them any favors. Over the past few years, we have seen celebrities work minimum-wage jobs...

Blonde. Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe.

OPINION: Consent is necessary when creating biopics

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

Biopics are a popular form of media today, but with this popularity often comes backlash from people involved in these shows who were not consulted. When biopics are created, they often don’t take into...

OPINION: People are losing touch with one another

OPINION: People are losing touch with one another

Tracy LaCara, Staff Writer November 16, 2023

In this day and age, most people’s lives are overpowered by technology. We see it everywhere: at work, at home or just out and about. With our lives so intertwined with technology, people are losing...

Abbey Road, the eleventh studio album released by The Beatles in 1969.

OPINION: ‘Now and Then’ should not be called a Beatles song

Jack Ewer, Journal Contributor November 9, 2023

Despite breaking up 53 years ago, and half of the band being dead, The Beatles released the original single “Now and Then” on Nov. 2 with contributions from each member of the quartet.  This production,...

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