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Where Suffolk event security stands now

Where Suffolk event security stands now

Zoe Toperosky and Maren Halpin September 16, 2025

Suffolk University says it is committed to the safety and security of its students, faculty and community, according to Greg Gatlin, the Vice President of Communications for the university.  After...

New weightlifting club brings a new level of inclusivity into Ridgeway

New weightlifting club brings a new level of inclusivity into Ridgeway

Claire Basaldua, Journal Contributor September 16, 2025

Around the Suffolk University campus there are various extracurriculars and clubs catering towards all different interests, like a newly emerging club, “Move It Or Lose It”, a weightlifting club for...

TKE President Braydon Walorz, member junior Matheus Neves and freshman Yohan Arias.

Suffolk’s new fraternity aims to build community and leadership

Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer September 16, 2025

A new fraternity has joined the Suffolk community, and with it comes a new perspective on student life, leadership and involvement. Tau Kappa Epsilon, also known as TKE, will be officially established...

SGA proposes increase to student activities fee at first meeting

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...

Vice President Nucci retires after decades of service

Vice President Nucci retires after decades of service

Alexis Crochiere, News Editor June 18, 2025

Suffolk’s Senior Vice President of External Affairs John Nucci announced his retirement after nearly twenty years of service and over forty years since his own Suffolk graduation. Nucci first joined...

Suffolk University Police Department vehicle outside Samia Academic Center.

Kelly issues update on SUPD arming

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

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly announced the next step in the arming of the university’s police officers in a statement to the community April 16. The announcement included the final report...

After the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, Suffolk students have mixed reactions about the actions and policies that have followed.

After 100 days, Suffolk students have mixed reactions to Trump’s second term

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer April 22, 2025

Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has fundamentally shaken the foundation of the United States more than any other president before him. So far, Trump has signed over 129 executive orders,...

"Know Your Rights" materials, including examples of a judicial warrant permitting immigration officers to enter a person's home. Student attorneys with the Immigrant Justice Clinic at Suffolk Law School distributed them during a training April 17.

‘Know Your Rights’ training at Suffolk provides resources amid immigration crackdown

Leo Woods, News Editor April 22, 2025

Editor’s Note: Due to the current climate surrounding immigration and out of an abundance of caution to protect sources, student attorneys quoted within this story are not attributed by name.  In...

The McNair Scholar program's 2024 seniors gather before graduation. The McNair program is a research-based master's pathway program. Courtesy of Bryan Landgren.

‘They are simply a necessity for our future;’ Amid threats to federal funding for education, students fear end of financial lifelines

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 15, 2025

Editor’s note: Due to security concerns held by some members of our community, some of the sources in this story are attributed to by first name only. In a wave of executive orders signed by President...

Panelists for “Empowering Change: Civic Participation and Social Justice in the Current Political Climate” in the Poetry Center at the Sawyer Library April 10.

‘When there’s a challenge, there’s opportunity;’ Suffolk panel discusses youth civic engagement, social justice amid tense political climate

Leo Woods, News Editor April 15, 2025

Suffolk University community members were invited to engage in a discussion about finding civic engagement opportunities during today’s political climate April 10 with three panelists working to empower...

A table of raffle prizes at event for students to purchase tickets, giving them a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Suffolk’s Program Council event brings large crowd to fast food and raffle fair

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor April 15, 2025

On the Sawyer building’s fourth floor, the Suffolk University Program Council held a fast food and raffle ticket fair April 10 where students had a chance to enter to win various prizes.  The line...

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