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U.S. Electoral College

OPINION: What happens if there is an Electoral College tie?

Anthony Cutler, Journal Contributor October 15, 2024

The 2024 Presidential campaign is rapidly coming to an end with less than four weeks until election day Nov. 5. In a polarized atmosphere, almost everyone can agree this election has been one of the most...

OPINION: Standardized testing isn't helping students, only districts

OPINION: Standardized testing isn’t helping students, only districts

Keeva Donoghue and Eve Bamber October 15, 2024

This November, Massachusetts voters will decide whether to keep or change a system that shapes the educational path for thousands of students, as they face a pivotal choice about the future of standardized...

OPINION: Price gouging is hurting communities and families

OPINION: Price gouging is hurting communities and families

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor October 15, 2024

In June of 2023, a group of teenagers from Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts conducted a study that made national news, claiming that popular supermarket Stop & Shop had drastically different prices at...

OPINION: Hollywood stunt casting is stunting the industry

OPINION: Hollywood stunt casting is stunting the industry

Kaylee Moran, Journal Contributor October 15, 2024

The acting industry can be a difficult environment to actually make it into unless you already have one foot in the door. As more celebrities are made outside of Hollywood, it seems directors are more...

OPINION: Drake Maye may be the answer to the Patriot's slump

OPINION: Drake Maye may be the answer to the Patriot’s slump

Avery Martin, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past off-season the New England Patriots turned the page on a dynasty that spanned two decades. Ownership and Coach Bill Belichick mutually decided to split ways after 24 years. Even though Belichick...

OPINION: We need to start taking climate change seriously

OPINION: We need to start taking climate change seriously

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor October 15, 2024

In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and with the possible threat of another storm looming over the south climate change is on many people’s minds. But it is no new issue; the climate crisis...

Vote 'NO' on question five

Vote ‘NO’ on question five

Aidan Burns, Staff Writer October 9, 2024

There are a number of questions on the Massachusetts ballot in November along with the anticipated presidential election. Some questions are surprising ones I didn’t think I would see on a ballot at...

OPINION: Modern presidential debates lack decorum and respect

OPINION: Modern presidential debates lack decorum and respect

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor October 8, 2024

As the nation gears up for another presidential election cycle, the spotlight is once again on the debates that have become a cornerstone of American democracy. While the format and stakes of these debates...

Suffolk University's Rosalie K. Stahl building located at 73 Tremont St.

Suffolk needs to focus on student safety

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

Content warning: The following discusses topics including sexual assault and violence. Here at Suffolk University, we are told all the time as students that, “the city is our campus.” As a student,...

Will & Harper. (L to R) Will Ferrell and Harper Steele in Will & Harper. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024

‘Will and Harper’ take viewers on a road trip destigmatizing queer identities

Zoe Toperosky, Journal Contributor October 8, 2024

LGBTQ+ identities are an increasingly political and isolating battle as more restrictive legislation continues to pass in conservative states. “Will and Harper,” a new Netflix documentary, follows...

It's time to stop glamorizing true crime

It’s time to stop glamorizing true crime

Victoria White, Journal Contributor October 8, 2024

While on the hunt for a good podcast to fill time, I’m sure we’ve all stumbled upon those podcasts — you know the ones, with a glaringly pink cover and an admittedly clever name. Intrigued, you click...

OPINION: Internet predator catchers need to tread carefully when aiding in putting criminals behind bars

OPINION: Internet predator catchers need to tread carefully when aiding in putting criminals behind bars

Aidan Burns, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Child predators are embedded in society and live among us, often until after it’s too late to prevent a tragedy. These people prey on innocent children who are not old enough to consent to sexual activity....

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