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Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Suffolk Commencement 2014

Suffolk Commencement 2014

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The weather was in the 60s on this sunny day when a host of graduates and their parents, amongst volunteers and coordinators, celebrated the achievements of undergraduate and graduate students alike...

(Photo by Melissa Hanson)

Professors leave Fenton, no word of sale

Melissa Hanson June 5, 2014

Amid rumors of the sale of Suffolk’s Fenton building, professors whose offices were housed there have begun moving out of the Derne Street building, which is currently on the market. Though some professors...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Professors condemn post-tenure review, President McCarthy won’t budge

Melissa Hanson June 5, 2014

After Suffolk University released its faculty handbook in April, many professors raised concerns about a new practice of post-tenure review and the lack of peer review outlined in the university’s plans. Professors...

(Photo courtesy of Marisa Kelly)

Marisa Kelly appointed new senior vice president for academic affairs and provost

Haley Peabody June 5, 2014

Suffolk University President James McCarthy has appointed Marisa Kelly as the university’s new senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. Kelly will assume her position on Aug. 1. “She...

MBTA fare hike set for July

Thalia Yunen June 5, 2014

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation, or MassDOT, recently approved a 5 percent fare increase for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), which will go into effect July 1. The...

Photo courtesy of Josh Zakims Facebook

Councillor Zakim files legislation to protect college athletes

Sam Humphrey June 5, 2014

Two new ordinances will protect athletes from Boston-area colleges who are injured during practices or games if Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim has his way. The two proposals - a bill of rights for...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Chemistry professor Joseph Ciuryla remembered as kind and dedicated

Haley Peabody May 15, 2014

Professor Joseph V. Ciuryla of Suffolk’s chemistry department may not have been a tenured professor, but dedicated himself to educating during his 30 years at the university. “He went above...

What Suffolk is doing to prevent sexual assault

Brigitte Carreiro and Haley Peabody April 30, 2014

As Suffolk University’s participation in Sexual Assault Awareness Month comes to a close, several university departments have spoken out regarding the safety measures currently in place and those to...

Senior Michael Guay donating blood on campus Tuesday.
(Photo by Sam Humphrey)

Suffolk remembers Boston Marathon one year later

Sam Humphrey April 16, 2014

One year after two bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon, members of the Suffolk community rallied to give back before next week’s race. The American Red Cross (ARC) set up several tables in the Regan...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Warren denounces government profit on student loans

Dani Marrero April 16, 2014

In the list of heaviest burdens for college students and graduates, paying back student loans is at the top as young Americans leave higher education with a degree and tens of thousands of dollars in debt....

(Photo courtesy of Jared Pelletier)

Same school, vastly different post grad lives

April 16, 2014

By Daniella Marrero and Haley Peabody As commencement looms gloriously on the horizon for many Suffolk students, so does the prospect of securing a job in their field and making their degree worthwhile....

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Enjoyable outings ahead for class of 2014

April 16, 2014

By Maria Baluch Suffolk’s senior week committee has put together 11 days of fun-filled events for the class of 2014 to enjoy and culminate their final year at the university. Senior week kicks...

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