When first reading about the new bill the Massachusetts Senate was pushing through in efforts to beef up state regulations for tracking serious prescription drugs, I thought to myself, “Is this really an issue worth focusing on? Aren’t there plenty of other more important things the state’s senate should be busy with?” At least, that’s [...]
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Abortion ads too much for Super Bowl
February 7th, 2012 
Michael Christina Long-shot presidential candidate proves he’s despicable with abortion campaign Picture yourself sitting on a couch amongst friends and family on Super Bowl Sunday laughing at the new Doritos commercial. Now picture yourself sitting on a couch on Super Bowl Sunday amongst friends and family watching a commercial showing a headless fetus next to a crucifix. [...]
Making college more affordable is essential
February 7th, 2012 Journal Staff By Ally Johnson Fear and doubt are not rare side effects when deciding upon what to do with the future ahead; namely, which college to attend. In picking a school, students are faced not only with new people, new places and for some, culture shock, many are also dealing with the very real potential threat [...]
State of the Union: is it relevant?
February 7th, 2012 Journal Staff By Victoria Greenleaf With all of the hype bubbling up around the upcoming Presidential election, rumors and whispers surrounded the State of the Union Address by President Obama on January 24. What would he say? What issues would be addressed? And would it really matter? The State of the Union Address mentioned a few things [...]
Romney’s tax burden is ‘fair’?!
February 7th, 2012 Ally Thibault After increased pressure from his fellow Republican contenders, presidential candidate Mitt Romney has finally released his 2010 tax returns and an estimate for his 2011 returns. The more than 200 pages of documents reveal just how wealthy the ex-CEO of Bain Capital and former Massachusetts governor is—raking in approximately $45 million in income over the [...]
Freedom of speech or free content?
February 7th, 2012 Michael Christina Oh, the power of the Internet. It is truly the one venue that can unite the masses. Unless you live under a rock with absolutely no access to any sort of technological devices with Internet capabilities, you have probably heard about the controversial anti-piracy bills being proposed by Congress. But just in case you are [...]
Staff Editorial 11.16.2011
November 16th, 2011 Journal Staff The important thing to note about the past few days since Suffolk Law professor Michael Avery’s comments criticized U.S. troops and the Suffolk GOP care package drive is that this came from a citizen of the United States expressing his First Amendment right of freedom of speech. Between Avery’s comments and the subsequent demands of [...]
Staff Editorial
October 26th, 2011 Journal Staff Oh Halloween, how we at the Journal love thee. It is the one holiday where we can all revert back to being little kids, dress in ridiculous costumes and not have to deal with questions about being crazy. We all have our own great little memories of Halloween shenanigans from our childhoods. Whether you were [...]
Gaddafi gone but questions still linger in Libya
October 26th, 2011 Journal Staff By Matthew Bacon Last week, the people of Libya and lovers of freedom around the world rejoiced at the death of Moammar Gaddafi, the once dictator of Libya. After 42 years of rule, Gaddafi was caught fleeing his last stronghold of Sirte on Thursday, and his regime is officially no more. The people of Libya [...]
‘Schweddy balls’ may not be PC, but it’s hilarious
October 26th, 2011 Michael Christina It sometimes amazes me what people get offended by. It’s especially amazing to me that people still get offended by gentalia jokes. I mean honestly, who doesn’t like a good dick and balls joke? They are light, pleasurable, and everyone can relate. Well, at least guys can. But alas, there is always some group of [...]
MASS legislators: come out of shadows and get a clue
October 26th, 2011 A.P. Blake New bill makes it clear that state leaders are not in touch Massachusetts House Bill 1169 is labeled as “an act protecting sunlight in certain public parks,” but it is clearly evident that this bill does much more than that. The idea of banning new shadows on some of Boston’s most prominent public spaces is, [...]
GOP debate keeps schoolyard antics alive and well
October 26th, 2011 Nicole Espinosa The GOP debate last Tuesday was complete warfare. I think we have officially moved past the point of pleasantries between candidates, and they’re taking swings left and right. I’m a little embarrassed about some of the behavior going on. I mean, I know the blows are getting lower, and tensions are high, but it’s starting [...]
