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The Suffolk Journal

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Walsh offers to assist in solving MLB lockout

William Woodring, Assistant News Editor February 8, 2022

On Monday, US Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh offered to help solve the labor dispute that has caused the two-month-long lockout in Major League Baseball, providing a glimmer of hope for some baseball...

A parked Boston Police cruiser

The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Effect on Boston’s Crime Rate

Alex Svenson, Journal Contributor February 3, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed many aspects of daily life for people all over the world, and for Bostonians, this was no exception. The pandemic brought many new hardships to the city. Many...

Charlie Baker at a press conference

Baker delivers final State of the Commonwealth address

Ashley Fairchild, Asst. Copy Editor February 2, 2022

Governor Charlie Baker took the stage for his eighth and final State of the Commonwealth address to discuss new tax breaks and closing loopholes for violent offenders. Baker turned to issues he planned...

Vaccination sign outside Thinking Cup Cafe on Tremont Street.

Student workers split on city vaccine mandate

Leo Woods, Asst. Multimedia Editor February 1, 2022

Boston is entering the third week of its vaccine mandate for many local businesses –  one that has garnered split opinions among Suffolk University students who work in the city’s service industry.  The...

Miller Hall residents and Jumpstart members putting together literacy packets for Boston families

Suffolk Jumpstart Program provides connection, community for students

Lilly Miron, Journal Contributor November 17, 2021

Suffolk University’s Jumpstart Program allows students to enhance their communication and relationship building skills, while preparing young children from low-income communities for success. “We...

Outside of Boston City Hall

Boston welcomes Mayor Michelle Wu

William Woodring, Assistant News Editor November 17, 2021

Mayor Michelle Wu officially became the first woman, person of color and Asian American elected to serve as Mayor of Boston after taking the oath of office just after noon on Tuesday. Wu spoke to attendees...

Garden of Peace memorial outside of Samia

The Garden of Peace Memorial: Suffolk’s secret neighbor

Ava Costa, Journal Contributor November 9, 2021

Many Suffolk University students pass by the Garden of Peace on their way to class each day. While most walk past the memorial, located on Somerset Street right next to the Samia Café, without another...

Wu wins Boston mayoral election

Wu wins Boston mayoral election

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan November 3, 2021

Michelle Wu will become the first elected woman and person of color to serve as Boston’s mayor after beating the most diverse field of candidates in the city’s history. Wu promised to bring bold,...

Outside of Boston City Hall

Essaibi George and Wu discuss housing, opioid crisis in final debate

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor October 26, 2021

With one week until Election Day, Boston mayoral candidates Annissa Essaibi George and Michelle Wu squared off in their final debate Monday night. The two candidates debated issues surrounding COVID-19,...

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,...

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