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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...

Lieutenant Ramon Nunez, left, and SUPD Chief James Connolly, right, during the March 26 open forum.

Suffolk Board of Trustees votes to arm SUPD

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2024

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly announced April 24 that the Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution authorizing the arming of the Suffolk University Police Department and the development...

From left to right, Kirbie O'Brien, Amanda Long and Grace MacDonald in the Boston Public Garden in May 2023 ahead of Suffolk University's commencement.

Commencement speakers set to welcome class of 2024 as Suffolk’s newest alumni

Avery Martin, Staff Writer April 24, 2024

As the class of 2024 prepares to turn in their tassels in May, they will be sent off by three commencement speakers: Plaintiff Attorney Josh Koskoff,  Judicial Court Chief Justice Kimberly Budd and Robert...

Suffolk community members remember Deborah Geisler for having a profound impact on everyone who had the honor of getting to know her.

In memory of Deborah Geisler: a life of impact

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief April 24, 2024

Professor Deborah Geisler first came to Suffolk University in 1984 and left an impact of generosity, humor and resilience for the students and faculty she worked alongside and taught for nearly 40 years. Geisler...

Students and faculty gather in Roemer Plaza outside of Samia to watch the 2024 solar eclipse.

Students reflect on Boston solar eclipse

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

The solar eclipse on April 8 left some Suffolk University students in awe of outer space’s phenomena and many feeling underwhelmed about the results of the eclipse. A solar eclipse happens when the...

The Student Leadership and Involvement office located on the third floor of Sawyer.

Clubs, SGA talk funding for upcoming academic year

Avery Martin, Staff Writer April 17, 2024

Between the more than 100 clubs and organizations for students at Suffolk University, one thing is true for all: funding is essential.  For Suffolk’s clubs that fall under the umbrella of Student...

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