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Suffolk Rams

Zulla earns CCC Player of the Week after stellar offensive performances
April 20, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
After last year's softball season came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many athletes were left wondering when, or if, they would...
Baseball sweeps afternoon doubleheader with Endicott
April 13, 2021
Ricardo Orphanos , Journal Contributor
Suffolk baseball swept Endicott in a doubleheader in Beverly on April 7. The Rams started the night with a 6-4 win over the Gulls and won the...
Baylor spoils Gonzaga’s undefeated bid to win first title
April 6, 2021
Jamie Taris, Staff Writer
The Baylor Bears did their best New York Giants impression Monday night by knocking off undefeated Gonzaga 86-70 to earn their first men’s...
Suffolk women’s basketball finishes season strong
March 30, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
The Suffolk Women’s basketball team rounded out their shortened season with two wins against Gordon College last week, finishing with a record...
Men’s basketball sweeps weekend series against Curry, off to best start in 42 years
March 16, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
The Suffolk men's basketball team continued their hot start to the season with two wins in a dominating fashion against Curry College over the...
Men’s basketball splits games with Endicott, off to 3-1 start
March 10, 2021
Jamie Taris, Staff Writer
The Suffolk men’s basketball team continued their strong start to the season this weekend, trading wins with Endicott on Saturday and Sunday. After...
Women’s hockey loses two close games to Endicott, drops to 1-2
March 9, 2021
Jamie Taris, Staff Writer
Despite a solid showing against a strong opponent, the Suffolk women’s hockey team lost back-to-back games against Endicott this weekend. Going...
Spring sports to commence with extensive COVID-19 protocols
March 9, 2021
JD Conte, Sports Editor
After almost a year since joining the Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC), Suffolk spring sports teams will finally get their chance to compete. The...
Kolowrat hat trick leads men’s hockey to opening day triumph
March 5, 2021
Ricardo Orphanos , Journal Contributor
After 378 days since their last game, the men’s hockey team got their first win of the 2021 season with a victory over Nichols College Sunday. With...

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Opinion

Opinion: We need to talk about the lesbian pride flag

Ashley Ness, Staff Writer
June 22, 2021

It’s pride month, which means flags are flying high, including the progress flag’s new iteration that is inclusive of intersex people, along with queer and transgender people of color. This flag is a depiction of inclusivity within the queer community. But one pride flag still has some ambiguity and confusion around it: the lesbian pride flag. Specifically, because not everyone flies the same...

Opinion: Fenway Park and TD Garden are rightfully playing it safe with reopening

Jamie Taris, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021

It has been just about one month since Fenway Park and TD Garden began welcoming back fans in Boston, and I have been lucky enough to visit both venues since their reopenings. I felt perfectly safe at both locations, and the feeling of being back in two of my favorite places was nothing short of phenomenal. Stadiums and arenas are currently allowed to hold 12% capacity, meaning Fenway can host about...

Letter to the Editor: Lessons I’ve learned from being a leader

Xin Yi Yap
April 27, 2021

Running this final lap of my undergraduate marathon has me in a retrospective state of mind. I look back at my journey as a student, friend and leader in this community, and thought to write my first and last opinion piece to share what I’ve learned on leadership. 1. Being a leader is a responsibility. Sure, leadership comes with its perks. We are more in tune with what is happening...

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Journal Pro Sports Column

Lightning strikes twice as Tampa Bay repeat as Stanley Cup Champions
July 9, 2021
Ricardo Orphanos , Journal Contributor
Winning back-to-back championships isn’t an easy achievement in the NHL. Only two teams have accomplished that feat in the past, the Red Wings of the 90’s and the Pittsburgh...
Danny Ainge steps down as General Manager, Brad Stevens to take over as Celtics President of Basketball Operations
June 3, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday that the team's general manager and president of Basketball Operations, Danny Ainge, would be stepping down from his position with the...
Devin McCourty speaks at Suffolk about career, giving back to the community
April 27, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
Devin McCourty is not only one of the best players to put on a jersey for the New England Patriots since he was drafted in 2010, but also has been an amazing role model, leader...
Suffolk community reacts to the rise and fall of the ‘Super League’
April 27, 2021
Alex Svenson, Journal Contributor
The European Super League, a proposed annual club football competition featuring Europe’s top 20 professional clubs, fell apart last week after nine of the 12 founding clubs...
Three-time Super Bowl champion Julian Edelman retires after 12 seasons with the Patriots
April 13, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman, a three time Super Bowl champion and Super Bowl MVP, announced via social media on Monday that he would be retiring from the...
Baylor spoils Gonzaga’s undefeated bid to win first title
April 6, 2021
Jamie Taris, Staff Writer
The Baylor Bears did their best New York Giants impression Monday night by knocking off undefeated Gonzaga 86-70 to earn their first men’s basketball national title in school...
Meet the Patriots free agent signings
March 23, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
The New England Patriots did something that they haven’t normally done in years past: they spent money in free agency. After last year’s team fell short of expectations,...
Opinion: What’s wrong with the Boston Celtics?
March 9, 2021
Nick Frieburger, Staff Writer
Coming off of a third eastern conference finals appearance in the last four years, the Celtics had high hopes entering the 2021 season. So far, they have not looked like that...
The Patriots’ season was a failure, so what now?
February 16, 2021
Jamie Taris, Staff Writer
Tom Brady won his unprecedented seventh Lombardi Trophy last week. Although many Patriots fans were excited to see him win, it was undoubtedly a bit of a twist of the knife,...
Buccaneers manhandle Chiefs, Brady gets his 7th ring
February 9, 2021
JD Conte, Sports Editor
Tom Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the franchise's second Super Bowl victory Sunday night in dominating fashion, beating the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs 31-9. Brady...