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Julia Capraro

Julia Capraro, Managing Editor – Newsroom & Initiatives | she/her

Julia is a senior broadcast journalism and psychology major from Canton, Massachusetts. She is a Media Career Ambassador with Suffolk’s Career Center and a Homepage Messenger with The Boston Globe. When she’s not writing for The Journal, she is probably bartending or serving at the Beantown Pub, or writing a poem for her Substack. She is a pleasure to have in class.
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OPINION: Exotic animals have no place on a college campus

OPINION: Exotic animals have no place on a college campus

Julia Capraro, Managing Editor
October 7, 2025
Executive Director Tara Brown and former staff Alexis Buffer pose for photo in front of Boston Dance Studios. (courtesy of Tara Brown)

Boston Dance Studios, Suffolk performing arts students face an unknown future as the university cuts back on spending

Julia Capraro, Managing Editor
October 7, 2025
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[Photo] Reading Between the Lines: A Suffolk Journal Podcast

Zoe Toperosky and Victoria White
October 6, 2025
Matt Shearer, Diti Kohli and Amaka Ubaka join the Suffolk Journal for a panel Sept. 23.

Editorial: Editors response to professional panel

Maren Halpin, Ella Santanelli, Julia Capraro, Madeline Reyes, Zoe Toperosky, Alexis Crochiere, Michaela Buckley, William Fithian, Victoria White, and Michael Najarian
September 30, 2025
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[Photo] Miu Miu brings preppy chic to student’s wardrobes

Isabella Tecchio, Staff Writer
September 30, 2025
Charlie Kirk speaking with attendees at the Culture War tour at Antelope Gymnasium at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

On campus and online, the impacts of Charlie Kirk’s assassination echo violence in American society

Julia Capraro and Jordan Chantha
September 23, 2025
The story behind the headline weekly news made for you

[Photo] Recent displays of gun violence and threats on college campuses and unpacking the occupations of U.S. cities

Zoe Toperosky, News Editor
September 16, 2025
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[Photo] Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks mixed emotions at Suffolk

Maren Halpin, Zoe Toperosky, and Alexis Crochiere
September 16, 2025
Anhedönia performs her most recently released album 'Willoughby Tucker I’ll Always Love You' at the Roadrunner in Allston.

Ethel Cain brings Nebraska dreaming to Boston’s Roadrunner

Julia Capraro, Managing Editor
September 16, 2025
MBTA payment and entry gate

[Photo] The MBTA begins fare compliance operations

September 16, 2025
Forward Aisling Crowley making a pass during a game against Nichols College Feb. 22 (courtesy of Sophia DiNanno).

Aisling Crowley reflects on impactful four year Suffolk basketball career

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 22, 2025
Senior Mozelle Campo receiving her flowers at her final performance from W!CKED dance captains Jessa DiDonato and Brennan Loi.

W!CKED brings fierce energy to the stage at annual showcase

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 22, 2025
Managing Editor Brooklyn Leighton at the 2025 College Media Association’s Apple Awards in New York City.

[Photo] Letter from the Editor: A senior send-off

Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor
April 22, 2025
In the nation: Star-studded space crew reaches new heights in Blue Origin adventure, Harvard sues Trump over federal funding freeze, Discussion continues with El Salvador's president over deportation 'administrative error,' 'Illegal monopoly:' Meta anti-trust lawsuit begins with Zuckerberg on the stand

In the nation: Star-studded space crew reaches new heights in Blue Origin adventure, Harvard sues Trump over federal funding freeze, Discussion continues with El Salvador’s president over deportation ‘administrative error,’ ‘Illegal monopoly:’ Meta anti-trust lawsuit begins with Zuckerberg on the stand

Victoria White, Michael Najarian, and Julia Capraro
April 15, 2025
Sam Rockwell, Walton Goggins HBO. The White Lotus. Season 3 - Episode 6

“The White Lotus” makes a splash on Max Sundays

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 15, 2025
OPINION: Where you grocery shop can be a revolt against consumerism

OPINION: Where you grocery shop can be a revolt against consumerism

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 15, 2025
In the nation: Wu launches re-election campaign, Stock market tumbles in response to Trump tariffs, Storms kill at least 20 in South and Midwest, Supreme Court rules on Trump administration deportations, Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns amid corruption scandal

In the nation: Wu launches re-election campaign, Stock market tumbles in response to Trump tariffs, Storms kill at least 20 in South and Midwest, Supreme Court rules on Trump administration deportations, Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns amid corruption scandal

Leo Woods, Zoe Toperosky, Julia Capraro, and Victoria White
April 8, 2025
Customer shopping at Brookline's newest thrift store, 2nd Street.

Coolidge Corner adds new thrift store to its collection

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 8, 2025
OPINION: Women are more than just political pawns

OPINION: Women are more than just political pawns

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 8, 2025
Here's where college students may see the most impact from Trump's tariffs

Here’s where college students may see the most impact from Trump’s tariffs

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 8, 2025
In the nation: Tufts student detained by ICE held in Louisiana, AG Bondi orders death penalty for suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, Retrial for Karen Read begins, Trump tells NBC 'I'm not joking' about third term

In the nation: Tufts student detained by ICE held in Louisiana, AG Bondi orders death penalty for suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, Retrial for Karen Read begins, Trump tells NBC ‘I’m not joking’ about third term

Leo Woods, Zoe Toperosky, Julia Capraro, and Michael Najarian
April 1, 2025
OPINION: Easy-going mindset puts an end to crafting

OPINION: Easy-going mindset puts an end to crafting

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 1, 2025
The ‘recession pop’ revival is a nostalgia myth

The ‘recession pop’ revival is a nostalgia myth

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
April 1, 2025
Around the world: Cambridge City Councilor named in high-end brothel case, 23AndMe files for bankruptcy, Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli prison, Atlantic editor exposes national security threats

Around the world: Cambridge City Councilor named in high-end brothel case, 23AndMe files for bankruptcy, Oscar-winning Palestinian director released from Israeli prison, Atlantic editor exposes national security threats

Kamdyn Sargent, Julia Capraro, and Zoe Toperosky
March 25, 2025
Around the world: Judge gives Musk, DOGE go-ahead to continue work, 80 passengers survive plane overturning on Toronto runway, NYC mayor appeals to Trump to avoid conviction, Mexican president threatens lawsuit over Gulf renaming

Around the world: Judge gives Musk, DOGE go-ahead to continue work, 80 passengers survive plane overturning on Toronto runway, NYC mayor appeals to Trump to avoid conviction, Mexican president threatens lawsuit over Gulf renaming

Julia Capraro, Michael Najarian, and Victoria White
February 18, 2025
Evan Cook (right) controls the ball during a game (courtesy of Evan Cook)

From a Ram to a Lion: Suffolk alum Cook begins pro career overseas

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
February 18, 2025
In the nation: Patriots owner's son announces bid for Boston mayor, Musk-led DOGE causes federal agency shakeups, Trump's cabinet takes shape, remains recovered from Potomac after plane crash

In the nation: Patriots owner’s son announces bid for Boston mayor, Musk-led DOGE causes federal agency shakeups, Trump’s cabinet takes shape, remains recovered from Potomac after plane crash

Leo Woods, Maren Halpin, Julia Capraro, and Zoe Toperosky
February 5, 2025
The good, the bad, the ugly: This year's Oscar nominations

The good, the bad, the ugly: This year’s Oscar nominations

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
February 4, 2025
Students reflect on fall semester

Students reflect on fall semester

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
December 10, 2024
OPINION: No one mourns the 'Wicked' press

OPINION: No one mourns the ‘Wicked’ press

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
December 10, 2024
Around the world: Ongoing drought increases fire risk in Mass., North Shore teachers unions rally at State House, Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles, Trump selects more cabinet nominees

Around the world: Ongoing drought increases fire risk in Mass., North Shore teachers unions rally at State House, Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles, Trump selects more cabinet nominees

Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, Alexis Crochiere, and Julia Capraro
November 20, 2024
The haunting smile from 'Smile' establishing the plot of the series.

The downfall of the ‘Smile’ franchise bring disappointment to viewers

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
November 19, 2024
OPINION: Conversations in election aftermath is imperitive

OPINION: Conversations in election aftermath is imperitive

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
November 13, 2024
In the nation: Galvin opens investigation into Boston ballot shortages, Teixeira sentenced for leaking classified documents, House control remains unclear, Trump begins cabinet selection, Tuskegee University shooting kills one

In the nation: Galvin opens investigation into Boston ballot shortages, Teixeira sentenced for leaking classified documents, House control remains unclear, Trump begins cabinet selection, Tuskegee University shooting kills one

Alexis Crochiere, Julia Capraro, Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, and Zoe Toperosky
November 12, 2024
State auditor Diana DiZoglio speaks in Sargent Hall about Massachusetts ballot Question One.

Suffolk Democrats host state auditor for ballot question discussion

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
October 29, 2024
Rex Orange County seranades the crowd with 'New Years.'

Rex Orange County ‘FINALLY’ reaches Boston

William Fithian and Julia Capraro
October 29, 2024
Murphy wins for the second year in a row.

Doggone Halloween celebrates their 10th anniversary in Downtown

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
October 29, 2024
The Modern Theater and 10 West Residence Hall

Students share campus security concerns

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
October 29, 2024
A bartender at Beantown Pub serving drinks.

Service workers speak out against Question Five

Julia Capraro and Maeve Fitzgerald
October 29, 2024
Professors bring spotlight to political awareness on campus

Professors bring spotlight to political awareness on campus

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
October 8, 2024
Graduate student Amalia Dorion racing in the Wheaton & Babson season opener Aug. 31.

Dorion makes cross-country trip to continue cross country career with Suffolk Rams

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
October 1, 2024
The Beantown Pub operates on the first floor of Suffolk's latest purchase and prospective residence hall for the 2026-2027 academic year.

New prospective residence hall sparks curiosity across campus

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor
September 24, 2024
Ashlyn Curtis tours the State House during an internship with Senator Ed Markey. Courtesy of Curtis.

Senior Ashlyn Curtis reflects on Suffolk experience, looks to law school in New York

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
April 23, 2024
Senior Julia Simone reports from the TD Garden as part of an internship at Channel 7.

Seniors reflect on Suffolk experience as graduation approaches

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
April 23, 2024
Coachella bring the heat to California desert

Coachella bring the heat to California desert

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
April 16, 2024
OPINION: The two cents on American tipping culture

OPINION: The two cents on American tipping culture

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
April 9, 2024
Suffolk University Debate Team poses with their awards after the national conference in Morgantown, West Virginia. Courtesy of Juliette Salah.

Suffolk Debate brings national recognition back to Boston

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
April 2, 2024
Sapini stops to take selfies with onlookers of the Boston St. Patrick’s Day parade.

Sapini takes home Miss Massachusetts

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
March 27, 2024
Six presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key bridge collapses, Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis

Six presumed dead after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key bridge collapses, Kate Middleton announces cancer diagnosis

William Woodring and Julia Capraro
March 26, 2024
In the nation: Mass. Attorney General sues Milton, nursing student killed in Georgia, airman self-immolates in support of Palestine

In the nation: Mass. Attorney General sues Milton, nursing student killed in Georgia, airman self-immolates in support of Palestine

Julia Capraro, Sarah Roberts, and William Woodring
February 28, 2024
Marvel story

[Photo] OPINION: MCU movies must avenge their box office title

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Papparazzi story ig (1)

[Photo] OPINION: Public figures deserve privacy laws against paparazzi

Casey Wells, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
The W!CKED Dance Crew for Spring '24.

W!CKED ushers in a smashing semester

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
February 13, 2024
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott in ALL OF US STRANGERS.

Audiences are met with a story of nostalgia and self discovery in Andrew Haigh’s ‘All of Us Strangers’

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
February 13, 2024
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[Photo] OPINION: It’s time for award shows to change their dated formula

Casey Wells, Journal Contributor
February 7, 2024
Samia Academic Center.

Black Studies town hall discusses future of program

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
December 5, 2023
Boston Ballet in Mikko Nissinen's The Nutcracker.

‘The Nutcracker’ waltzes into the holiday season

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
December 5, 2023
The logo of "The Hunger Games." Its prequel "The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" is bringing a revival of dystopian fiction to the mainstream.

‘The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes’ revives dystopian fiction

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
November 17, 2023
In the nation: Santos campaign under fire from new ethics report, Salem Hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, Hepatitis B, C, Supreme Court releases ethics code

In the nation: Santos campaign under fire from new ethics report, Salem Hospital patients potentially exposed to HIV, Hepatitis B, C, Supreme Court releases ethics code

William Woodring, Sarah Roberts, and Julia Capraro
November 17, 2023
The Sawyer computer lab

OPINION: College may never be free, but that doesn’t mean it should remain inaccessible

Julia Capraro, Editor-At-Large
November 7, 2023
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[Photo] Spring forward, fall back: the impact of daylight saving time on Suffolk students’ lives

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer
November 7, 2023
Harvard Open Market opens at the beginning of summering closes at the end of October each year giving visitors a large window to shop and support businesses.

Harvard Open Market stuns crowd one last time this season

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 31, 2023
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[Photo] OPINION: ‘Hocus Pocus’ is a Halloween cult classic

Jack Ewer, Journal Contributor
October 30, 2023
Anonymous social media app Fizz made its way to Suffolk's campus.

Fizz: The app that’s shaking up Suffolk

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 24, 2023
TD Garden during a Celtics preseason game against the New York Knicks on Oct. 17. The Celtics begin their season Oct. 25 against New York.

Celtics offseason headlined by big roster changes

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 19, 2023
Luke Hemmings and Calum Hood on stage at Leader Bank Pavillion in 2022.

OPINION: Competitive concert culture has gone too far

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 10, 2023
Ji Young Chae and Derek Dunn in Jorma Elo's "Bach Cello Suites."

Boston Ballet starts 60th season off strong

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 10, 2023
73 Tremont St.

Student Affairs reorganizes for a fresh start this fall

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 4, 2023
SGA welcomes new group of senators as year begins

SGA welcomes new group of senators as year begins

William Woodring and Julia Capraro
October 4, 2023
Set of Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour at Gillette Stadium.

Exiting our summer era: a pop culture recap

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
October 3, 2023
The representation of Mulan’s transformation.

Image China’s Dance Drama ‘Mulan’ dances into Wang

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large
September 26, 2023
Consistency is key for Earth Day initiatives

Consistency is key for Earth Day initiatives

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
'Exclamat!on' puts on wicked performance

‘Exclamat!on’ puts on wicked performance

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
April 25, 2023
BAM makes some noise at City Hall Pavilion

BAM makes some noise at City Hall Pavilion

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
Trees blooming in the Common during springtime.

Students step into the spring season

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
NASA logo

NASA announces crew for second moon flyby mission, Artemis II

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
April 11, 2023
Willow Project receives legal backlash from environmental groups

Willow Project receives legal backlash from environmental groups

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
April 4, 2023
Scientists address climate change’s contribution to Mississippi Tornado

Scientists address climate change’s contribution to Mississippi Tornado

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Ji Young Chae in Rudolf Nureyev's Don Quixote.

Classic novel leaps to Boston Ballet’s stage

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Panel examines equity for women in entrepreneurship

Panel examines equity for women in entrepreneurship

Julia Capraro and Alessandro Passariello
March 28, 2023
Boston City Hall

Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent control plan sparks discourse

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023
during Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

OPINION: The touchdowns and the fumbles of this year’s Super Bowl commercials

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
February 22, 2023
From console to screen: video game adaptations in TV and film

From console to screen: video game adaptations in TV and film

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023
Video Game Association participating at the carnival on Feb. 10.

Suffolk’s Video Game Association hosts first spring semester event

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Chiefs edge out Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Chiefs edge out Eagles in Super Bowl LVII

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
February 14, 2023
Harvard museum revamps climate exhibit

Harvard museum revamps climate exhibit

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer
February 8, 2023
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