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Brooklyn Leighton

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor & Opinion Editor | she/her

Brooklyn is a senior English major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in journalism from Falmouth, Massachusetts. When she isn’t writing poetry and prose, she is listening to Taylor Swift, watching Marvel movies, or reading. She loves cats, baking, history, and spending time with her friends. After graduation, Brooklyn plans on attending graduate school to receive her master’s degree and work as an author and a literary agent. 

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Say everything about ‘Say Nothing’: The gripping true story of The Troubles

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor
November 19, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: AI prevents human connection

Jenna Korman, Journal Contributor
November 12, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Posthumous releases can be ethical if handled with care

Madeline Reyes, Copy Editor
November 5, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: A Trump second term will harm freedom of the press

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor
November 7, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: The job search has become increasingly difficult for younger generations

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor
October 29, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Free lunch for students should be a necessity not a privilege

Avery Martin, Staff Writer
October 23, 2024
Around the world: Omni Hotel workers end strike, Boston bridge renamed after Bill Russell, Biden announces free birth control, Liam Payne dies at 31

Around the world: Omni Hotel workers end strike, Boston bridge renamed after Bill Russell, Biden announces free birth control, Liam Payne dies at 31

Alexis Crochiere, Brooklyn Leighton, and Leo Woods
October 22, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Hollywood stunt casting is stunting the industry

Kaylee Moran, Journal Contributor
October 15, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Drake Maye may be the answer to the Patriot’s slump

Avery Martin, Staff Writer
October 15, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: We need to start taking climate change seriously

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor
October 15, 2024
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PPGA hosts trivia night to educate students on contraceptives

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor
October 15, 2024
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[Photo] Students host watch party for Vice Presidential Debate

Avery Martin, Staff Writer
October 8, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Modern presidential debates lack decorum and respect

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor
October 8, 2024
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[Photo] It’s time to stop glamorizing true crime

Victoria White, Journal Contributor
October 8, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Trump’s false election claims are a plot to rig them in his favor

Leo Woods, News Editor
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: College newsrooms need independence from their universities

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor
October 1, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: The state of pop music needs a shuffle

May Lindeman, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
Around the world: MCAS scores decline, CA sues ExxonMobil, man charged for Trump assassination attempt, Israeli attacks target Lebanon

Around the world: MCAS scores decline, CA sues ExxonMobil, man charged for Trump assassination attempt, Israeli attacks target Lebanon

Alexis Crochiere, Maren Halpin, and Brooklyn Leighton
September 25, 2024
Historic night for television at the 76th Emmys

Historic night for television at the 76th Emmys

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor & Opinion Editor
September 24, 2024
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[Photo] Platforms in politics: Celebrities need to encourage education, not panic

Aidan Burns, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024
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[Photo] ‘Midwest Princess’ receives backlash for standing her ground at VMAs

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor
September 24, 2024
Anthony Boyle in "Manhunt," now streaming on Apple TV+.

Apple TV ‘hunts’ down success with newest conspiracy thriller

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
April 23, 2024
An anthology of honesty: Swift’s finest fascicle

An anthology of honesty: Swift’s finest fascicle

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
April 23, 2024
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
PPGA President Emily Puchalski and Vice President Natalie Lapointe at the 2023 Women's March. Puchalski and Lapointe started PPGA shortly before the march in response to the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision.

Suffolk’s PPGA is bringing activism and advocacy to campus

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
April 9, 2024
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[Photo] Wet weather brings warm temps for week of April 3

Sarah Roberts, News Editor
April 2, 2024
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[Photo] Beyoncé’s latest album grabs country music by the reins

Julia Jacobsen, Journal Contributor
April 2, 2024
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[Photo] Hozier stuns with new ethereal EP

Casey Wells, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: Instagram’s political censorship is harmful to users

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
Hollywood's most popular nepotism babies, (L-R) Zoë Kravitz, Dakota Johnson, Maude Apatow, Maya Hawke and Lily-Rose Depp.

[Photo] OPINION: Nepo babies hinder aspiring artists from Hollywood stardom

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer
April 2, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: The possible TikTok ban is an infringement on our First Amendment rights

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer
March 26, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: The new Alabama legislature is ripping away reproductive rights

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer
February 27, 2024
66th Grammy Awards breaks records and warm hearts

66th Grammy Awards breaks records and warm hearts

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
February 14, 2024
'Hunger Games' prequel revives fan favorite series

‘Hunger Games’ prequel revives fan favorite series

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
December 6, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Spotify ‘Wraps’ to a new rhythm, while Apple Replay fails to impress

Joshua Yanes, Journal Contributor
December 5, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: TikTok Shop delivers overconsumption to your doorstep

Ellie Gregory, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Suffolk’s Long Story Short book club turns pages and amplifies voices

Suffolk’s Long Story Short book club turns pages and amplifies voices

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
November 17, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: People are losing touch with one another

Tracy LaCara, Staff Writer
November 16, 2023
Maisie Peters’ deluxe tracks amp up her album

Maisie Peters’ deluxe tracks amp up her album

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2023
Swift redefines music with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Swift redefines music with ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Redefining cancel culture: how consequence culture can be beneficial

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer
October 24, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Movie theaters aren’t dying, they’re just getting better

Avery Martin, Journal Contributor
October 24, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Reboot, reuse, recycle: media is dying with repeated stories

May Lindeman, Journal Contributor
October 4, 2023
Set of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at Gillette Stadium.

[Photo] Exiting our summer era: a pop culture recap

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 3, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Media coverage of mass shootings needs reform

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2023
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Owen Wilson ‘paints’ a powerful performance

Brooklyn Leighton, Asst. Opinion Editor
April 4, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: Taylor Swift is enchanting fans with the Eras Tour; even the ones without tickets

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
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[Photo] Bookshelves to big screens: Hollywood’s notable adaptations

Keely Menyhart, Asst. Arts and Entertainment Editor
March 7, 2023
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[Photo] Podcasts play their way onto campus

Juliana Pinto, Journal Contributor
March 7, 2023
Gracie Abrams performing at The Sinclair in 2022.

‘Good Riddance’ is a melancholic masterpiece

Brooklyn Leighton, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 28, 2023
Fall in love with movies this Valentine’s Day

Fall in love with movies this Valentine’s Day

Brooklyn Leighton, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 14, 2023
Grammys gone wild: 65th awards ceremony shatters records

Grammys gone wild: 65th awards ceremony shatters records

Brooklyn Leighton, Asst. Opinion Editor
February 7, 2023
Samia giving a passionate performance.

Samia’s new record is not smooth like ‘Honey’

Brooklyn Leighton and Keely Menyhart
February 7, 2023
OPINION: Ticketmaster is ruining the live music experience

OPINION: Ticketmaster is ruining the live music experience

Brooklyn Leighton, Staff Writer
December 6, 2022
Harry Styles and Emma Corrin star in "My Policeman."

The artistic and tragic love story of ‘My Policeman’

Brooklyn Leighton, Staff Writer
November 8, 2022
"Coraline" proves to be a Halloween classic thanks to its haunting plot and creepy animation style.

Feed your sweet tooth with these Halloween movies

Brooklyn Leighton, Staff Writer
October 25, 2022

‘Luckiest Girl Alive’ speaks on social issues

Brooklyn Leighton, Journal Contributor
October 21, 2022
Beacon Hill Bookstore and Café has opened it's doors to the public, providing a new cozy spot to grab your next read.

Beacon Hill introduces its newest book-lover attraction

Brooklyn Leighton, Journal Contributor
October 11, 2022
Sosie Bacon stars in Paramount Pictures Presents in Association with Paramount Players A Temple Hill Production "SMILE"

Is “Smile” the new horror movie of the year?

Brooklyn Leighton, Journal Contributor
October 4, 2022
Harry Styles and Florence Pugh in "Don't Worry Darling," directed by Olivia Wilde.

Should you be worried, darling? Olivia Wilde’s utopian thriller falls short

Brooklyn Leighton, Journal Contributor
September 27, 2022
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