Some colleges see controversy for COVID-19 response
Bryce Reagan and Caroline Enos
September 23, 2020
As students settle into the fall semester both online and in person, some have become increasingly frustrated with their university's response to COVID-19. At Boston College (BC), students were told that before arriving on campus, effective safety procedures would be put in place to help stop the spr...
Suffolk professors, experts discuss the right to vote
Kaylie Scalze, Journal Contributor
September 22, 2020
On Sept. 17, the Suffolk Law Department hosted a virtual Webinar titled; “Why did the Constitution Not Grant a Right to Vote?” in order to provide a deeper understanding of voting rights in the United States. Moderated by Political Science & Legal Studies Professor, Dr. Rachael Cobb, panelists...
Suffolk freshmen adjust to COVID-19 restrictions
Clarissa LaGasse, Journal Contributor
September 22, 2020
Starting college as a freshman is hard enough. But for many members of Suffolk University’s freshmen, social distancing restrictions due to a global pandemic has made for an even more difficult adjustment. The class of 2024 has learned how to navigate Zoom instead of Suffolk’s academic build...
What ICE’s controversial rule would have meant for Suffolk’s international students
Olivia Acevedo, Asst. World News Editor
July 21, 2020
The Trump administration has rescinded a rule that would have made all international students who had online only classes in the fall leave the United States for the semester. Before the ruling was rescinded, Suffolk University officials and students opposed the announcement made by Immigration and Customs...
Fall sports canceled at Suffolk University due to COVID-19
JD Conte, Sports Editor
July 20, 2020
As the Suffolk University community prepares for an uncertain fall semester, one large question mark has recently been eliminated - that being fall sports. In the latest trend of cancellations, the Coastal Commonwealth Conference (CCC) board of directors announced there will be no official conferenc...
Suffolk students grapple with plans for fall semester
James Bartlett, Asst. News Editor
July 4, 2020
Life with COVID-19 will mean adjustments to all aspects of student life at Suffolk University this fall and this has led to mixed reactions from Suffolk students. With the public health emergency that is the COVID-19 pandemic, colleges in the Boston area have announced several different plans for...
Suffolk CARES Pantry helps students during pandemic
Olivia Acevedo, Asst. World News Editor
July 3, 2020
School may be out for the summer, but the Suffolk CARES Pantry continues to help students during the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s been a major restock of the pantry,” said Janelle Grady, assistant director of Student Outreach and Support. “Students are facing major financial trouble and have b...
Resources and workshops for racial justice and mental health
June 22, 2020
Suffolk University’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) has compiled a list of resources to help support members of the Black community and educate others on how they can effectively practice allyship in the fight against systemic racism. CSDI will also host three workshops this week that will help stu...
Suffolk urges community to observe Juneteenth, take action against racism
Caroline Enos and Julia Ahaesy
June 18, 2020
Suffolk University is encouraging members of its community to observe Juneteenth Friday, and use the day to “reflect, rethink, and respond” to issues of racism. Juneteenth is observed each year on June 19, and commemorates the day slaves in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom in ...
Suffolk announces big changes to how classes, housing will look in the fall
Katelyn Norwood, Mol Webber, and James Bartlett
June 16, 2020
Suffolk University unveiled its plans for the fall 2020 semester Monday, and student life is set to look drastically different due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The university has been planning for the fall semester since early spring, Suffolk officials said in an email sent to students Monday. “We...
What students should know about finding off-campus housing during a pandemic
May 26, 2020
At the end of every academic year at Suffolk University, students trek through the competitive Boston housing market to find the perfect place to live for their next semester. Suffolk only offers guaranteed housing for first and second year students. The pressure is already heavy for these apar...
Suffolk commencement to be held in person next May
May 18, 2020
Commencement for the Suffolk University Class of 2020 will be held at in-person ceremonies next May, the second time the university has had to push back commencement this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. The ceremonies will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion...
