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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Law student Faye Golden speaks at the student forum March 26. Golden has survived four school shootings throughout her career as a teacher.

Student forum hears student concerns, leaves many feeling skeptical

Maren Halpin, News Editor April 2, 2024

Suffolk University students from the undergraduate, graduate and law schools gathered to share their perspectives on the debate surrounding the proposed arming of Suffolk University Police Department officers...

SUPD Chief James Connolly answers student questions about the possible arming of SUPD at the March 19 forum.

President, SUPD Chief weigh in on arming debate

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin March 26, 2024

As Suffolk University’s Board of Trustees prepares to vote in the coming months on whether Suffolk Police Department officers will be armed, Suffolk President Marisa Kelly and SUPD Chief James Connolly...

The Celebration of Black Excellence event had over 300 attendees.

Suffolk’s Celebration of Black Excellence Ceremony recognizes students, staff, alumni for outstanding support on campus

Alexis Crochiere, Journal Contributor March 26, 2024

Suffolk University’s annual Celebration of Black Excellence Ceremony recognized members of the Suffolk community for their contributions to the university March 22.  In addition to the awards, Suffolk...

Lots of rain to come for week of March 26, Easter Sunday will have clear skies

Lots of rain to come for week of March 26, Easter Sunday will have clear skies

Stephen Merrick, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

We’re looking at a week of moderate temperatures with heavy rain before some relief Easter weekend, according to the National Weather Service and Accuweather. Wednesday will be cloudy and foggy with...

(Left to right) Former Congressmen Fred Upton, Joe Hoeffel, Professor Rachael Cobb and Professor Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber at a live recording of the Election Connection podcast.

Suffolk welcomes former members of Congress, gives students insight to public service

Chloe Albano, Journal Contributor March 26, 2024

Suffolk University hosted two former members of Congress for the three-day-long Congress to Campus event, inviting students to engage with the two through participating in classes and various events. This...

Secretary of the club Naima Krigger, left, Vice President Lindsay Miller, right, pose at the Involvement Fair. Courtesy of Self-Care Club.

Suffolk’s self-care club aims to help students recharge, prioritize mental health

Juliana Pinto, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Are you a college student trying to juggle an uproar of last-minute papers, time-consuming discussion boards and finding a sliver of time to eat? If you can check any of these boxes, look no further than...

SGA executive board set for Spring 2024 semester

SGA executive board set for Spring 2024 semester

Sarah Roberts and Maren Halpin March 9, 2024

Clinton Oreofe, Grace Kane, Ruby Walsh and Josh Durand are set to serve as Suffolk University Student Government Association’s executive board for the upcoming academic year. “I feel as if I'm honored...

Boston Police and Suffolk University Police Department respond to a bomb threat made March 7.

BPD, SUPD give ‘all clear’ after bomb threat at Sargent Hall

Maren Halpin, News Editor March 7, 2024

A bomb threat was made at Suffolk University Sargent Hall just after 4 p.m. March 7, according to Boston Police, forcing the evacuation of all those in the building and heavy police response. The university...

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Tuition increases weigh on students’ minds

Alexis Crochiere, Journal Contributor February 28, 2024

For many college students, a tuition bill is much more than numbers on a page, and as rates continue to rise, Suffolk University students have been left worrying about the affordability of their education. Attending...

SUPD Lieutenant Ramon Nunez and  Captain Gerard Coletta at a SGA meeting Feb. 9, 2022.

‘Throwing more guns at a problem doesn’t create less violence’: Students grapple with prospect of arming SUPD

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief February 28, 2024

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly and Chair of the Board of Trustees Robert Lamb spoke to the Student Government Association Feb. 15, resurfacing the possibility of arming the university’s police...

(Front, Left to Right) Nana-Korantema Koranteng, Enrique Pepén, political science Professor Christina Kulich,  Madison Colburn, Doug Botelho and (back) Adriano Pucci.

Career Center panel highlights alumni in politics

Leo Woods, Photo Editor February 27, 2024

Suffolk University’s Career Center welcomed students to hear from alumni working in politics at its panel, “Careers on Beacon and Capitol Hill” Feb. 21, with a goal to provide insight into possible...

Students on the 2023 environmental track of Alternative Spring Break trip in Prince William Forest Park in Virginia.

Alternative Spring Break set to serve across nation this spring

Arlo Matthews, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

As calendars flip over to March, many students have begun to plan their return home for the upcoming spring break. But 60 students have instead opted for a different opportunity offered by the university:...

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