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OPINION: The republication of 'Harry Potter' fanfiction needs be stopped — or worse, expelled!

OPINION: The republication of ‘Harry Potter’ fanfiction needs be stopped — or worse, expelled!

Corey DeCristofaro, Journal Contributor October 28, 2025

The recent publishing and subsequent marketing of pieces of “Harry Potter” fanfiction have reopened discourse about the place that fanfiction has in published novels. “Manacled” by SenLinYu,...

OPINION: Witch hunts are not hot, but witches should be

OPINION: Witch hunts are not hot, but witches should be

Franklin Nguyen, Journal Contributor October 28, 2025

Every October, college campuses erupt with the same swirling ideas for the last day of the month; cop, but make it sexy, nurse, but make it scandalous, Disney princesses, but on Adult Swim or angels and...

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In 30 person layoff, Suffolk leadership focuses on longevity

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2025

Suffolk University laid off 30 staff members in the last two weeks as leadership continues to grapple with threats to higher education and works to protect the university’s future. Many of the layoffs...

OPINION: There is a difference between inspiration and imitation

OPINION: There is a difference between inspiration and imitation

Lindsay Normand, Journal Contributor September 30, 2025

It’s no secret that some of the best movies started as books first. The biggest franchises were once well-loved novels like “The Hunger Games” and “Harry Potter.” Even James Bond came to life...

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SGA proposes increase to student activities fee at first meeting

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief September 4, 2025

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association proposed a $6 increase to the student activities fee to support performing arts groups amid budget cuts at the association’s first meeting of the...

Suffolk lays off 35 staff members amid financial tensions

Suffolk lays off 35 staff members amid financial tensions

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief August 11, 2025

Suffolk University has laid off 35 of its staff members ahead of the new academic year. The layoffs are part of budget reductions as university leadership take "a cautious approach" to 2026 spending...

Shoegaze artist Wisp takes the stage at The Sinclair.

Dream pop artist Wisp mystifies crowd at Boston’s Sinclair

Cassidy Beek, Journal Contributor June 15, 2024

19-year-old shoegaze artist Wisp graced The Sinclair with her ethereal vocals and grunge sound April 27, leaving the crowd mesmerized. From releasing her first EP “Pandora” just weeks before on...

Protesters form a defensive line opposite Boston Police officers on Tremont Street April 25. Boston Police made 118 arrests at the Emerson "Popular University Encampment".

Suffolk students describe violent arrests at Emerson encampment

Maren Halpin, News Editor May 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: Due to ongoing safety concerns, the following individuals quoted in this story are attributed with their initials or first name only. Five Suffolk University students were arrested...

From left to right, Kirbie O'Brien, Amanda Long and Grace MacDonald in the Boston Public Garden in May 2023 ahead of Suffolk University's commencement.

Commencement speakers set to welcome class of 2024 as Suffolk’s newest alumni

Avery Martin, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

As the class of 2024 prepares to turn in their tassels in May, they will be sent off by three commencement speakers: Plaintiff Attorney Josh Koskoff,  Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd and Robert...

Suffolk community members remember Deborah Geisler for having a profound impact on everyone who had the honor of getting to know her.

In memory of Deborah Geisler: a life of impact

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2024

Professor Deborah Geisler first came to Suffolk University in 1984 and left an impact of generosity, humor and resilience for the students and faculty she worked alongside and taught for nearly 40 years. Geisler...

Stephanie Moy and Jessie Kennedy celebrate a goal during a matchup against UMass Boston last year.

Women’s hockey ready to bounce back from playoff perils

Joseph Dimino, Staff Writer October 18, 2022

After an unfortunate 3-2 upset in the Commonwealth Coast Conference Quarterfinals against Curry College that ended their record-breaking season last year, the Women’s Hockey team is looking to bounce...

Mac with marketing professor Skip Perham at the Omni Parker House on the 20th

Mac touches down on campus

Nick Frieburger, JD Conte, and Caroline Enos April 26, 2022

Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones visited Suffolk University for a discussion on his football and personal college career last Wednesday. The discussion, which took place at the Omni Parker House...

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