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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Secretary Julia Karwacki aims to foster community within SGA and the student body during her tenure as secretary.

With a mission to foster communication, diversity, SGA Secretary Julia Karwacki looks to upcoming year

Lina Gildenstern, Graduate Contributor July 18, 2023

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association has a new secretary for the coming academic year: Julia Karwacki.  As the new secretary, Karwacki will serve as the vice chair for public relations,...

Treasurer Matthew Lee aims to provide students a voice on campus through his work in SGA.

From funding to advocacy, SGA Treasurer Matthew Lee aims to give students a voice

Lina Gildenstern, Graduate Contributor July 18, 2023

Matthew Lee, a senator and last year's chair of the academics committee, will be the treasurer of Suffolk University’s Student Government Association for the 2023-2024 academic year.  Lee, who is...

SGA Vice President Grace Kane poses in the Boston Common.

SGA’s new Vice President Grace Kane will help students ‘have their voices heard’

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer July 18, 2023

Grace Kane, a junior political science major, was elected vice president of Suffolk University's Student Government Association for the 2023-2024 academic year.  Kane has been involved with SGA since...

Clinton Oreofe poses with his award for serving as SGA Treasurer at the 2023 SGA Awards. Oreofe was elected to serve as SGA President for the upcoming academic year.

SGA President Clinton Oreofe strives for inclusivity, leadership: ‘My biggest goal is just to set an example for the future generations’

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief July 18, 2023

When Clinton Oreofe first came to Boston from his hometown of Houston, Texas, in high school for a debate tournament, he said he was instantly drawn to the blue and gold banners of Suffolk University.  “The...

DJ Ricardo Geldres is the student performer opening for Flo Rida at the spring concert on April 6.

Suffolk student to DJ as opener for Flo Rida at spring concert

Emily Beatty, Asst. Arts Editor April 5, 2022

Suffolk University junior Ricardo Orphanos has been selected by the Student Government Association to open for Flo Rida at Wednesday’s spring concert.  Orphanos, from Stoneham, Mass., is a print/web...

New networking platform hits senate floor

New networking platform hits senate floor

Grace Dreher, Staff Writer October 5, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) was introduced to a new platform at its Sept. 30 meeting that could help them make professional connections and build their careers. Members of the Co-Curricular...

New dining provider addresses concerns, committee chairs selected

New dining provider addresses concerns, committee chairs selected

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan September 21, 2021

The Student Government Association (SGA) voted on committee chairs and invited representatives from Chartwells Higher Education to address concerns about dining on campus at their general meeting on Thursday. Chartwells...

Letter: Suffolk University is neglecting students with no pass/fail option

Letter: Suffolk University is neglecting students with no pass/fail option

Emily Maguire, Alexa Munroe, and Stephen J. Rykola November 18, 2020

To submit a letter to the editor, email [email protected].  On Tuesday night, SGA President Karine Kanj released a letter sent by Provost Julie Sandell in response to the unanimously passed...

The main entrance to Suffolk Universitys Stahl Building at 73 Tremont St.

Admin knock down resolution for pass/fail grading option during fall semester

Caroline Enos, Hailey Campbell, and William Woodring November 18, 2020

Suffolk University will not have a pass/fail option for the Fall 2020 semester despite calls from students to reinstate the policy due to challenges posed by the pandemic.  Provost Julie Sandell said...

Two SGA senators resign, cite free speech suppression, others concerned over diversity comments

Two SGA senators resign, cite free speech suppression, others concerned over diversity comments

Two senators resigned from the Student Government Association (SGA) Sunday night after controversy broke out over comments one of them made while speaking about diversity and SGA on a student podcast last...

SGA executive election results not yet finalized

SGA executive election results not yet finalized

Chris DeGusto March 28, 2018
Thursday will be the first day of hearings for eight appeals that called into question the transparency, accessibility and integrity of the most recent Student Government Association (SGA) elections. Currently, the results are not solidified.
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Coast Guard vet looks to get feet wet in politics

Chris DeGusto March 3, 2017

Student Government Association (SGA) Senator-at-Large for commuter students and Vice Presidential candidate Matt Wood found his way to Suffolk in a non-traditional fashion. Having served four years in...

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