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The Suffolk Journal

Boston City Hall

Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent control plan sparks discourse

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer February 28, 2023

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent control proposition reached the city council and residents of the city on Feb. 13 and was received with praise as well as criticism. Boston’s rent has increased exponentially...

Activists and students standing across from the Massachusetts State House on Feb. 26 protesting for stricter gun laws.

The new generation leads the fight against guns

Lina Gildenstern, Graduate Contributor February 28, 2023

Activists and students came together to protest gun violence and demand stricter federal gun laws in front of the Massachusetts State House on Feb. 26. Although Massachusetts has some of the strictest...

New club combines fitness and safety

New club combines fitness and safety

Danika Kusumoto, Journal Contributor February 22, 2023

From social media to campus, “hot girl” culture turns any mundane task into an effortlessly cool endeavor. The trend has reached Suffolk University with the Hot Girl Walking Club: the newest way to...

In the nation: President Carter enters hospice, Haleys run for president, Wu vetoes school committee bill

In the nation: President Carter enters hospice, Haley’s run for president, Wu vetoes school committee bill

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring February 21, 2023

Former President Jimmy Carter enters home-hospice Thirty-ninth President of the United States Jimmy Carter entered home-hospice care Feb. 20 after a series of recent hospital stays, the Carter Center...

Boston City Hall

Boston establishes first-ever Reparations Task Force

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor February 21, 2023

Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston’s first Reparations Task Force on Feb. 7, a group focused on studying the lasting effects of slavery in Boston and making recommendations for policy changes. Over...

SGA discusses orientation leader applications, Suffolk CARES drive and more

SGA discusses orientation leader applications, Suffolk CARES drive and more

Shealagh Sullivan and Stephen Merrick February 21, 2023

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association heard a presentation on the process to apply to be an orientation leader before discussing the fan bus to the men’s and women’s track meet at the...

Flyer advertising the Black Studies town hall meeting on campus.

BSU, CSN and ASA hold town hall meeting to discuss future of Black Studies program

Lina Gildenstern, Graduate Contributor February 14, 2023

On Feb. 14, the Suffolk University Black Student Union, Caribbean Student Network and African Student Association held a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Black Studies program and College...

Video Game Association participating at the carnival on Feb. 10.

Suffolk’s Video Game Association hosts first spring semester event

Julia Capraro, Staff Writer February 14, 2023

Suffolk University’s Video Game Association kicked off the spring semester with a unique take on traditional carnival festivities on Feb. 10, welcoming new and old members along with video game enthusiasts...

The Bruins ice rink at TD Garden.

Former Mayor of Boston Martin J. Walsh to be executive director of NHLPA

William Woodring, News Editor February 14, 2023

Secretary of Labor and former Mayor of Boston Martin J. Walsh will soon depart Washington for a new position with the National Hockey League Players Association, sources confirmed to the Boston Globe early...

Activists demonstrate in Boston in support of reproductive rights.

Annual Women’s March advocates for abortion access following Roe v. Wade overturn

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief February 7, 2023

Members of the Greater Boston community took to the streets on Jan. 22 for the Women’s March, demonstrating in support of abortion access and freedom for women around the world. The Suffolk University...

The Boston Common Christmas Tree as seen from the Common Visitors Center.

Boston Common lights Christmas Tree

Vanessa Cabrera, Journal Contributor December 7, 2022

The Boston Common Christmas tree was lit on Dec. 1, marking the official start of the holiday season for the city. The tree, hailing from Nova Scotia, was decorated with over 7,000 colorful lights,...

The Massachusetts State House

Healey announces transition committees, includes 2 alum

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer December 7, 2022

Governor-Elect Maura Healey announced six transition committees on Nov. 18 that will focus on informing and preparing the newest leader of the commonwealth for success as she steps into the office on Jan....

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