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Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Vendor stalls at the Big Gay Market in Dorchester on Oct. 11.

The Big Gay Market is a welcoming environment that will sure leave you with some laughs

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer October 13, 2020

The Big Gay Market in Dorchester opened this past weekend, Oct. 11. for its first event since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Massachusetts. The event coincided with a disco brunch at Blend, a hip restaurant...

A woman participating in the 9to5 movement that called to create change in the male-dominated workforce.

“9to5: The Story of a Movement” showcases the powerful women who called for equality in the workplace

Julia Ahaesy, Opinion Editor October 6, 2020

“9to5: The Story of a Movement," is a powerful and inspiring short film directed by Julia Reichert and Steven Bognar, that must be watched by all students who don’t only want to see change in the world,...

The Boston Public Garden shows off its fall colors.

Six fun and safe activities to do in Boston during the fall

Roxanne Snowden, Journal Contributor October 6, 2020

Fall in Boston may not be the same as before the pandemic, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy this season in the city. Here are six fun things to do in Boston this fall while staying safe and...

The entrance to Wyllo, a curated boutique that features products from over 50 women-owned businesses.

Wyllo, a woman-owned curated boutique, is Boston’s newest hidden gem

Sarah Lukowski, Arts & Culture Editor October 6, 2020

Wyllo, a woman-owned business that sells a curated collection of clothing, jewelry, home decor and stationery is the South End’s newest hidden gem.  Wyllo’s brick and mortar storefront opened this...

Outside TRILLFITs boutique fitness studio in Mission Hill.

TRILLFIT: A spin on the average workout class

Julene Derolus, Journal Contributor September 29, 2020

With COVID-19 creating a new normal, Boston residents have been presented with unique ways of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, one of those being a fitness class led by TRILLFIT alongside Carson Beach...

Martin Luther King Jr. depicted in the Roxbury Love Story mural outside the Melnea Residence apartment complex. The mural was painted by local Boston artists Ekua Holmes and Rob Gibbs.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta King mural unveiled in Roxbury to celebrate their relationship

Dani Webber, News Editor September 29, 2020

A new mural and walking tour was unveiled in West Roxbury Friday to honor Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife Coretta King.  Local artists Ekua Holmes and Rob Gibbs painted the...

Wellbeingss colorful homepage.

Suffolk alum Gabrielle Rizzo launches digital wellness platform, Wellbeings

Julia Ahaesy, Opinion Editor September 29, 2020

Suffolk University graduate, successful influencer and social media strategist Gabrielle Rizzo launched Wellbeings– a new wellness platform that creates a diverse and inclusive digital community for...

The SoWa Open Market in the South End is open until Oct. 25.

The SoWa market adjusts to COVID-19 guidelines

Ashley Fairchild, Journal Contributor September 29, 2020

The vendors of SoWa open market in South End all had the same reaction when it came to their ability to sell their products to the people of Boston.           “We are all just happy we can...

Silvia Lopez Chavezs mural titled Rise can be seen at the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina in East Boston.

Sea wall murals are bringing color and environmental awareness to East Boston

Julia Ahaesy, Opinion Editor September 22, 2020

The Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina came to life as the summer ended with a collection of four vibrant, story-telling murals decorating the exterior of several brick buildings in the area. Linda Cabot,...

Boston-based singer, Alissa Musto performing on her piano at home.

The show must go on(line): Boston musicians share how COVID-19 impacted them

Sarah Lukowski, Arts & Culture Editor September 22, 2020

Singer-songwriter Alissa Musto’s last routine live show was on March 13 aboard a cruise ship in Mexico before the long months of quarantine began. Musto performed to a packed crowd that night and had...

Hats sold by Boston lifestyle brand, Black Girl Magic Apparel.

Black-owned businesses to support in Boston

Sarah Lukowski, Arts & Culture Editor July 13, 2020

Boston residents are supporting Black-owned businesses to help fight racial injustice as protests and discussions about police brutality – and Black people who have been killed by police, including George...

A sports field left vacant during quarantine, but the Boston spirit still continued on.

Suffolk photojournalism students document the pandemic

Sarah Lukowski, Arts Editor June 3, 2020

Students in Ken Martin’s photojournalism classes have been on the front lines of history by photographing the coronavirus pandemic as part of their final projects.  Martin had students in both his...

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