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Suffolk Athletics debuts new podcast
September 22, 2020
JD Conte, Sports Editor
In the absence of athletic competition, the Suffolk Athletic department has undertaken a new project. The department recently announced its brand...
Recent Suffolk graduate to call three collegiate baseball games on NESN
August 2, 2020
JD Conte, Sports Editor
While professional baseball has returned to our television screens, many collegiate players, still suffering from the cancellation of their spring...
A season cut short, Suffolk seniors reflect on their love of sport
March 16, 2020
SAM JACQUES #8 "If four years ago someone had told me that this is how my softball career at Suffolk University would come to an end, I...
Shooting for champion status
March 4, 2020
Hannah Arroyo and JD Conte
The Suffolk women’s hockey team is only in their second year of existence, but this season they find themselves the only Suffolk team still...
Suffolk softball player lands internship with GNAC
February 19, 2020
Alexa DiFiore
Suffolk women’s softball player Samantha Jacques scored a semester internship with the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC), on Feb....
Duffy looks to finish strong in his senior season
February 19, 2020
JD Conte
With spring on the horizon, the sun is setting on the Suffolk career of men's basketball captain Thomas Duffy. The senior from Fairfield, Connecticut...
Color guard club could be coming to Suffolk’s campus
February 19, 2020
Morgan Torre
In elementary school, Sabrina Liu watched the marching band in admiration, crediting the parade she viewed as the moment she “fell in love...
Rams swing their way into 2020 season
February 12, 2020
Josh DePeel
It’s that time of year again. The decorated Suffolk men’s baseball team is gearing up for the start of the 2020 season with their eyes set...
Suffolk security officer reflects on son’s national title at LSU, possible NFL future
February 12, 2020
JD Conte
If you walked past Bakary Traore on his Sunday shift at the Smith Residence Hall, you would never know that you're looking at the father of an...

How students can make the most of their college experience in the midst of a new normal

Jasmine Francoeur, Journal Contributor
September 29, 2020

Students at Suffolk University started this semester in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, which calls into question how students can salvage their “college experience” while navigating the university’s COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. While the “typical college experience” we thought of before is no longer a possibility, now is the best time to adapt to this new world because...

Suffolk University tuition pays for more than classroom time

Thomas Pholnikorn, Journal Contributor
September 29, 2020

Students at Suffolk University are still pondering what the value of online education truly is as their financial burdens and insecurities grow amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Suffolk, like many universities, has value propositions. The university sells not only a degree and the credits that come with it, but also the college experience. Now that most classes are currently online, students,...

Sexual harassment in the Boston Common–more common than you think

Kelly Weiner, Journal Contributor
September 29, 2020

Imagine you are walking down the street, trying to get to a Starbucks after class. While walking there, you get a few stares and then hear, “Can I get your number?” After politely saying no, they start to follow you to Starbucks, making more outrageous and vulgar comments. You get inside the building hoping that you are safer in there, rather than on the street with a creepy harasser following...

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Celtics season falls just short of NBA finals birth
September 29, 2020
Nick Frieburger, Journal Contributor
The Boston Celtics lost in game six of the Eastern Conference finals by a score of 125-113, falling just short of an NBA finals appearance against their rivals, the Los Angeles...
Red Sox part ways with Roenicke after disastrous season
September 29, 2020
JD Conte, Sports Editor
The Red Sox announced Sunday morning that manager Ron Roenicke’s contract would not be renewed for the 2021 season. Roenicke was promoted from his job as bench coach after...
Celtics Fight For Win to Extend Their Season
September 27, 2020
Nick Frieburger, Journal Contributor
The Boston Celtics grinded their way to a 121-108 win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals to keep their season alive, thanks to the magnificent...
Herro’s 37 points leads Miami to dominating series lead, Celtics look to stay alive friday night
September 25, 2020
Ryan Inchaustegui, Journal Contributor
The Boston Celtics could not recreate their Game 3 performance of the Eastern Conference Finals in Game 4. Boston dominated the box Saturday night, scoring 60 points in the...
Analyzing Brady’s Buccaneer debut
September 22, 2020
Jamie Taris, Journal Contributor
At the spry age of 43 years old, Tom Brady made his highly anticipated debut with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13, only to be embarrassed by the reigning NFC South champion,...
The 2020 Boston Red Sox: disappointment beyond measure
September 22, 2020
Nick Frieburger, Journal Contributor
The Red Sox are typically seen as one of the most predominant franchises in baseball who would be willing to do whatever it takes to win, but this year proves that may not...
Celtics fall to 2-0 vs Heat, third quarter collapses continue
September 18, 2020
Ryan Inchaustegui, Journal Contributor
The Boston Celtics have fallen to a 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals, in what was a heartbreaker in game one, letting the Miami Heat score 117 points to Boston’s...
Patriots beat out Miami to open season, Newton shines in debut
September 16, 2020
Jamie Taris, Journal Contributor
Led by their new quarterback, Cam Newton, the Patriots put on a dominant showing in their season opener, en route to a 21-11 win over the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium...
2020 Summer Olympics postponed
March 24, 2020
Phoebe Adams
In a world of sports put on hold by COVID-19, the latest victim of this pause will be the 2020 Summer Olympics. With the Games originally scheduled to begin in Tokyo, Japan...
When sports stood still
March 19, 2020
JD Conte
It’s March tenth. The Bruins lead the NHL in points. The Celtics are third in the eastern conference. You can see March Madness on the horizon, and you can almost hear opening...