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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

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Boston’s Freedom Trail gets a makeover

Thalia Yunen June 9, 2014

There’s a new trail in town,  designed to help the city of Boston save money, and help tourists find their way. The Department of Public Works has allocated $50,000 towards placement of red, white,...

Suffolk Commencement 2014

Suffolk Commencement 2014

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The weather was in the 60s on this sunny day when a host of graduates and their parents, amongst volunteers and coordinators, celebrated the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students alike...

(Photo by Melissa Hanson)

Professors leave Fenton, no word of sale

Melissa Hanson June 5, 2014

Amid rumors of the sale of Suffolk’s Fenton building, professors whose offices were housed there have begun moving out of the Derne Street building, which is currently on the market. Though some professors...

MBTA fare hike set for July

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, or MassDOT, recently approved a 5 percent fare increase for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which will go into effect July 1. The...

Photo courtesy of Josh Zakims Facebook

Councillor Zakim files legislation to protect college athletes

Sam Humphrey June 5, 2014

Two new ordinances will protect athletes from Boston-area colleges who are injured during practices or games if Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim has his way. The two proposals - a bill of rights for...

What Suffolk is doing to prevent sexual assault

Brigitte Carreiro and Haley Peabody April 30, 2014

As Suffolk University’s participation in Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, several university departments have spoken out regarding the safety measures currently in place and those to...

Senior Michael Guay donating blood on campus Tuesday.
(Photo by Sam Humphrey)

Suffolk remembers Boston Marathon one year later

Sam Humphrey April 16, 2014

One year after two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon, members of the Suffolk community rallied to give back before next week’s race. The American Red Cross (ARC) set up several tables in the Regan...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Warren denounces government profit on student loans

Dani Marrero April 16, 2014

In the list of heaviest burdens for college students and graduates, paying back student loans is at the top as young Americans leave higher education with a degree and tens of thousands of dollars in debt....

Bostonians flock to Ben & Jerrys on free cone day

Bostonians flock to Ben & Jerry’s on free cone day

Haley Peabody April 8, 2014

Ben & Jerry's hosted its annual "Free Cone Day" on April 8 and more than a few Bostonians lined up for a complimentary scoop. The company's Newbury Street location had visitors from the Jump Start...

(Photo courtesy of Brian LeFort)

Brian LeFort remembers Suffolk, campaigns for spot as state rep

Will Senar April 2, 2014

Brian LeFort remembers serving Suffolk University as its Student Government Association President from 2008 to 2010. Being a part of such a culturally diverse environment at a young age helped him garner...

Left to right: Jim McGovern, Byron Rushing, Mark R. Schneider, Lawrence Dicara
(Photos courtesy of the John Joseph Moakley Archive Institute)

Panel reflects, enlightens on Joe Moakley’s legacy

Alex Hall April 2, 2014

From his work helping preserve historical buildings and Dorchester Heights, to his hand in City Hall’s current location, late Congressman Joe Moakley, who lived his entire life in South Boston, was in...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Juliette Kayyem closes off gubernatorial debates at Rappaport Center

Sam Humphrey March 27, 2014

“I believe government can do good ... but it can always do better too,” said Juliette Kayyem, a Democrat and the final candidate in the 2014 race for Massachusetts Governor to speak at the Rappaport...

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