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The Suffolk Journal

Melissa Belovich posing at Boston Marathon finish line.

Running with a purpose: Suffolk alum injured in bombings inspires friend to run Boston Marathon

Emily Collins, Journal Contributor October 20, 2021

Suffolk University alumnus Melissa Belovich (‘09) ran the Boston Marathon on Oct. 11 in honor of a fellow Suffolk graduate who was injured in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. Belovich, from Brookline,...

Boston Mayoral Candidates Annissa Essaibi George (left) and Michelle Wu (right)

Essabi George and Wu face off in first mayoral debate

Leo Woods, Staff Writer October 20, 2021

With less than two weeks until Boston’s mayoral election, candidates Anissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu participated in their first debate Oct. 13.  The debate showcased the stark contrast between...

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Suffolk mentorship program connects alumni and students

Grace MacDonald, Copy Editor October 19, 2021

Applications for Suffolk University’s Ram Alumni Mentoring Program are open and students are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to work with Suffolk alumni. According to RAMP’s website,...

The finish line of the 125th Boston Marathon in Copley square.

Former Boston police commissioner reflects on Boston Marathon

Alex Svenson, Journal Contributor October 13, 2021

Monday marked the first time in history that the Boston Marathon was hosted in the fall, after it was canceled last spring for only the second time in its 124 year history. The closest the race has...

Workers prepare food at the Smith Cafe

New dining service’s quality concerns students

William Woodring and Grace MacDonald October 13, 2021

October marks one month of Suffolk University’s return to campus, and students say Chartwells, the new dining provider on campus, is off to a rocky start. Chartwells’ dining services began over...

2021 Boston Marathon winners Benson Kipruto (left) and Diana Kipyogei (right) cross the finish line

Long road to Boston Marathon 2021

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor October 13, 2021

Boylston Street was filled with the sound of cowbells and cheers as runners from around the world crossed the finish line at the 125th Boston Marathon Monday. The marathon took place in person for the...

Children in indigenous garb on top of the former statue of Christopher Columbus in Christopher Columbus Park in Bostons North End neighborhood.

Boston recognizes and honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan October 13, 2021

The City of Boston celebrated Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time on Oct. 11 after Mayor Kim Janey officially changed the name of the holiday earlier this month.  President Joe Biden issued...

A sea of signs filled Franklin Park in Roxbury Saturday

Protesters, politicians rally for abortion rights in Boston

Leo Woods, Staff Writer October 6, 2021

Thousands of protesters gathered at the Franklin Park Playstead in Jamaica Plain on Oct. 2 in response to Texas’ Heartbeat Act (SB 8) that went into effect Sept. 1. SB8 outlaws abortions once a fetal...

AM radio host, Diehl lead statehouse rally

AM radio host, Diehl lead statehouse rally

James Bartlett and William Woodring September 28, 2021

For the second weekend in a row, protesters gathered outside of the Massachusetts State House to protest government mask and vaccine mandates. The rally, sponsored by the Boston Broadside publication,...

Ernest Jean-Jaques, center, clashes with protesters at anti-mandate rally on Friday.

Anti-mask and vaccine rally draws crowd at State House

James Bartlett and William Woodring September 21, 2021

Unmasked crowds spread across Beacon Street outside of the Massachusetts State House Friday as protestors against mask mandates in K-12 schools in the state assembled at the State House. The crowd,...

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Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring April 20, 2021

Former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of three charges Tuesday regarding the killing of George Floyd, which sparked worldwide protests and a reexamination of policing and racism...

Two COVID-19 vaccines currently in the making

CDC pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine over rare blood clots

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer April 20, 2021

The CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine on April 13 after reports of a rare and severe blood clotting side effect. Out of the nearly 7 million...

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