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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Courtesy of Evan Robertson

English Department writes its own future

October 22, 2014

by Michaella Sheridan  This semester, the English department flew from their cozy nest in Fenton and nestled into the not-so-cozy eighth floor of 73 Tremont. The move from their home on Beacon Hill...

Solitary confinement demonstration  motivates college  students

Solitary confinement demonstration motivates college students

Heather Rutherford October 22, 2014

One hour. That’s the amount of time given to prisoners to shower or go outside if they’re in solitary confinement. The next 23 hours are spent in a space no bigger than 7 feet by 9 feet. Tyler Dube,...

Sam Humphrey/Opinion Editor

Abramson, Carr talk New York Times and future of journalism

Melissa Hanson October 22, 2014

Jill Abramson, in a jovial conversation with David Carr, on Monday spoke on the future of journalism, her firing from The New York Times, and announced her plans to create a startup. The event filled...

Abramson, Carr talk New York Times and future of journalism

Melissa Hanson October 20, 2014

Jill Abramson, in a jovial conversation with David Carr, spoke on Monday about the future of journalism, her firing from The New York Times, and announced her plans to create a startup. The event filled...

Courtesy of Suffolk University

Homecoming 2014, to be packed with more than 30 events

Connie Lai October 15, 2014

Like birthdays, holidays, and the Oscars, Homecoming is a huge celebration that comes around only once a year. This year, Suffolk University has planned fun-filled events packed into a three-day celebration....

Off-campus sexual assaults not allowed to be reported

Thalia Yunen October 15, 2014

Suffolk University released its 2014 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report on Sept. 30. Though the report released information on sexual assault instances on campus, the Clery Act does not allow certain...

Suffolk announces new coat of arms

Suffolk announces new coat of arms

Thalia Yunen October 15, 2014

Suffolk has a new face. It’s not a ram or a shield, it’s a coat of arms. President Norman Smith announced a new coat of arms  to act as an alternative logo for the university in an email to staff...

Haley Peabody/ Arts editor

Washers not emptying students pockets

Heather Rutherford October 15, 2014

Some students question whether the washing machines in the university basements are worth it, and where the money goes. The financial string of the washers and dryers goes far beyond a student pushing...

Melissa Hanson/ Editor-in-Chief

SGA backs student’s petition, waits for university response

James MacDonald October 15, 2014

A student petition to suspend Suffolk University blood drives exceeded 500 signatures as of last week.  Suffolk student Wyatt Costello drafted the petition in September with the goal of suspending...

Sam Humphrey/ Opinion editor

Changing pot culture, legality in focus

Sam Humphrey October 15, 2014

An activist, an economic researcher, and a trade group director sat down with a lawyer to talk about pot -- and society’s changing views on it -- at Thursday’s Ford Hall Forum. Moderator Don Tye,...

(By Melissa Hanson)

Man who allegedly stabbed two park rangers held on $1 million cash bail

Melissa Hanson October 15, 2014

The 34-year-old Boston man who allegedly stabbed two park rangers in Boston Common Tuesday night was held on $1 million cash bail on Wednesday, prosecutors said. Bodio Hutchinson was also held without...

(By Melissa Hanson)

Two park rangers stabbed in Boston Common

Melissa Hanson October 14, 2014

Two park rangers were stabbed by a Boston man in the Common on Tuesday night, police said. Bodio Hutchinson, 34, allegedly stabbed the park rangers around 5 p.m., according to Boston police spokesman...

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