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Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Sign hung in Modern Theatre elevator.
(Photo by Haley Peabody)

Students’ trust in elevators needs a lift

Haley Peabody March 27, 2014

“I don’t trust that elevator,” said a student on the sixth floor of Fenton last Monday while leaving class. One of the elevators had been stuck wide open, its alarm sounding, disturbing both students...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Juliette Kayyem closes off gubernatorial debates at Rappaport Center

Sam Humphrey March 27, 2014

“I believe government can do good ... but it can always do better too,” said Juliette Kayyem, a Democrat and the final candidate in the 2014 race for Massachusetts Governor to speak at the Rappaport...

(Photo courtesy of Caitlyn Mocker)

Spring break means service for select students

Haley Peabody March 27, 2014

While some students travelled home to their friends and families for a week of no classes and ample relaxation, a group of 100 students scattered themselves across the country for a week of community building...

The forensics team posing with trophies acquired during the 2013-2014 season.
(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Pristine forensics team wins northeast regional conference

Thalia Yunen March 27, 2014

About once every week, the forensics, or speech and debate, team meet to discuss topics and practice speaking styles. Last August, it started the year off with all new members, except for maybe one or...

Forbes editor entertains at Suffolk

Sam Humphrey March 27, 2014

John Tamny, political economy editor of Forbes and Editor of RealClearMarkets, discussed how government actions caused the Great Depression and the Great Recession March 20 in a lecture sponsored by Suffolk’s...

The Bacon Truck.
(Photo by Flickr user Chris Devers)

Late-night T service and food trucks announced

Melissa Hanson March 13, 2014

The city will have more appeal late at night according to Governor Deval Patrick and Mayor Martin J. Walsh, who made separate announcements today of the start of extended hours on the MBTA and late-night...

Boston Globe sports reporter inspires during banquet at Suffolk

Boston Globe sports reporter inspires during banquet at Suffolk

Will Senar March 10, 2014

Every year, Suffolk University’s Communication and Journalism Department hosts an awards banquet for high school journalists and their faculty and advisers. This year, the event featured guest speaker...

Photo courtesy of J. Clarke / Suffolk University

Former congress members visit campus, stress public service

Will Senar March 6, 2014

When you put a Republican and a Democrat in a room, you would expect them to be constantly undermining each other and antagonizing their ideas. But this was not the case when Suffolk University held its...

SAE gathered with firefighters in the North End.
(Photo by Sam Humprey)

Suffolk fraternity gives back: Raises money for Boston fire boot

Sam Humphrey March 5, 2014

The ceremony was short, but it was powerful. Five months after a fire boot and donation box was stolen from the Hanover Street firehouse (Engine 8, Ladder 1) in the North End, about a dozen brothers...

(Photo by Thalia Yunen)

Best Buddies discourages use of R-word

Thalia Yunen March 5, 2014

The start of change begins with a conversation and hopefully ends with an understanding. This week, the Best Buddies’ chapter at Suffolk University hosted the event, “Spread the Word to End the Word,”...

(Courtesy of Suffolk University)

CJN summer course teaches how to manage crises

Haley Peabody March 5, 2014

“It’s not just a skillset, it’s a mindset” said Communication Professor Norine Bacigalupo in an interview with The Suffolk Journal Thursday. Bacigalupo will be teaching a new course  for Suffolk’s...

(Photos by Jonathan Acosta Abi Hassan)

Queer, fat, and femme inspires during Unity Week

Dani Marrero March 5, 2014

She identifies as a “queer, fat, femme” and has inspired many through her fashion and writing to reform their ideas and accept their own selves regardless of their weight. Bevin Branlandingham, a performer...

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