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Freshman Joey Pisani speaks to students at a vigil outside the Massachusetts State House Nov. 9.

Trump’s victory elicits strong reactions on campus

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The 2024 presidential election resulted in a second non-consecutive term for former President Donald Trump. With the addition of a Republican Senate majority, a possible Republican House majority and a...

Participants of the African Student Association's professional panel.

ASA highlights networking opportunities for students of color with professional panel

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Eight people across various industries gathered together for Suffolk’s African Student Association professional panel Oct. 25 to inspire and give insights to Black and African people entering the workforce.  The...

Students share campus security concerns

Students share campus security concerns

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor October 29, 2024

In an incident Oct. 6 in the 10 West and Modern Theater residence hall, a non-university individual was able to enter the building without an ID at 2 a.m. The incident involved an altercation with the...

Undocu Week seeks to foster education, community

Undocu Week seeks to foster education, community

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Suffolk University’s annual Undocu Week is a series of events and trainings raising awareness and support for immigrant and undocumented students and community members.  From Oct. 28-31, the Immigrant...

Final freshman senator decided in historic runoff

Final freshman senator decided in historic runoff

Leo Woods, News Editor October 9, 2024

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association freshman runoff election, the first in organization history, concluded Oct. 9 to elect the final senator for the class of 2028.  Chris Holmes,...

The results are in: SGA election brings first runoff in organization history

The results are in: SGA election brings first runoff in organization history

Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, and Alexis Crochiere October 2, 2024

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association’s latest class of senators were named to office Oct. 2 in a historic election, starting off the year inducting some fresh faces into the legislature. The...

Sawyer elevators set to undergo ‘major capital investment’ over next year

Sawyer elevators set to undergo ‘major capital investment’ over next year

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 1, 2024

Suffolk University’s Sawyer building saw the abrupt closure of all of its five elevators Sept. 6, which forced the university to relocate 16 classes that afternoon, and more later that weekend, as a...

Suffolk University Police Department vehicle outside Samia Academic Center.

Suffolk announces arming community advisory committee, outlines implementation

Leo Woods, News Editor September 7, 2024

Suffolk University administrators, including President Marisa Kelly, announced Sept. 5 what the early stages of arming a portion of Suffolk University Police Department officers will look like, beginning...

101 Tremont Street, across from Granary Burial Ground, is set to become Suffolk University's sixth residence hall.

Suffolk announces purchase of sixth residence hall

Leo Woods, News Editor June 26, 2024

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly announced in an email June 26 that the university closed on the purchase of a property set to become an additional residence hall on campus to address the growing...

Protesters form a defensive line opposite Boston Police officers on Tremont Street April 25. Boston Police made 118 arrests at the Emerson "Popular University Encampment".

Suffolk students describe violent arrests at Emerson encampment

Maren Halpin, News Editor May 1, 2024

Editor’s Note: Due to ongoing safety concerns, the following individuals quoted in this story are attributed with their initials or first name only. Five Suffolk University students were arrested...

Residence life senator-at-large Sara Tibbetts voices concerns for her residents at SGA's meeting about the Board's decision to arm SUPD.

‘I’m a lot less comfortable leaving situations up to [SUPD] completely’: RAs discuss frustrations with Board’s decision

Sarah Roberts, News Editor April 30, 2024

Suffolk University Resident Assistants hold many responsibilities in Suffolk’s dorm halls: Above all, maintaining student safety. Some RAs are questioning whether the Board of Trustees had that in mind...

SUPD cruiser parked outside of Samia.

Board vote to arm SUPD sparks outcry among students, faculty

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief April 30, 2024

For Suffolk University sophomore Patrick Walsh, the April 24 email from Suffolk President Marisa Kelly announcing the Board of Trustees decision to authorize the arming of the Suffolk Police Department...

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