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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

Boston City Hall welcomes voters on Nov. 7 for City Council elections.

Boston municipal election brings new, returning faces to City Council

Maren Halpin and Leo Woods November 9, 2023

With election day in the rearview mirror, Bostonians look to welcome both new and returning councilors to City Hall.  Leading up to the election, Suffolk Votes, an organization on campus dedicated...

Members of the Armed Forces pose for a photo at Sargent Hall.

Suffolk community honors Veterans Day, service members

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer November 9, 2023

Former President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919, just one year after the end of World War I. Now, over one hundred years later, Americans still honor those who served in the armed...

Democrats sweep state elections ahead of 2024

Democrats sweep state elections ahead of 2024

Leo Woods, Photo Editor November 9, 2023

Voters across the United States cast their ballots on a number of matters, ranging from state legislators to constitutional amendments, Nov. 7, the final election day before the 2024 presidential primaries...

Campaign signs displayed near Sawyer. Bostonians elected a new City Council Nov. 7.

See results of the Boston municipal election

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor November 8, 2023

Boston’s City Council will see a number of new faces after the Nov. 7 municipal election. Voters voiced their choice for the four at-large positions, with Ruthzee Louijeune, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia...

Spring forward, fall back: the impact of daylight saving time on Suffolk students lives

Spring forward, fall back: the impact of daylight saving time on Suffolk students’ lives

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

On the first Sunday of November, clocks are turned back an hour to standard time, providing an additional hour of sleep and rest, but every year people in the United States question if daylight saving...

Modern Theater Residence Halls elevator has been out of commission for seven weeks.

Elevator outage in Modern Theater sparks student frustration

Jack Ewer, Journal Contributor November 3, 2023

There are five elevators in Suffolk University’s 10 West/Modern Theatre dorm building, but the seventh through 11th floors of Modern Theatre are reachable by just one. Since the weekend of Sept. 16,...

Warmer weather ahead for first week of November

Warmer weather ahead for first week of November

Stephen Merrick, Staff Writer November 2, 2023

You can turn off the heat and hold off on the Christmas music, it looks like we’re going to experience a slight warm up this week.  According to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather, the...

In the nation: City of Boston begins clearing Mass. and Cass., Medway family escapes Gaza

In the nation: City of Boston begins clearing Mass. and Cass., Medway family escapes Gaza

Sarah Roberts and Leo Woods November 2, 2023

Clearing of Mass. and Cass. encampment begins City workers cleared tents in the homeless encampment near the intersection of Massachusetts Ave. and Melena Cass Blvd. from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 after the...

Boston City Hall

What to know about this year’s Boston City Council race

William Woodring, News Editor October 31, 2023

Bostonians will vote on both at-large and district councilors during this year’s City Council election Nov. 7.  Boston residents can vote early through Nov. 3 and vote by mail through election day...

Students speak on experiences during an open forum in Sargent Hall.

Students share experiences, opinions at accreditation open forum

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor October 31, 2023

Suffolk undergraduate, graduate and law students were invited to share their experiences at an open student forum as part of a visit from New England Commission of Higher Educators accreditors Oct. 30.  Students...

The U.S. Capitol building.

Mike Johnson sworn in as newest House speaker

Avery Martin, Journal Contributor October 31, 2023

Mike Johnson was sworn in as speaker of the House of Representatives Oct. 25, ending a three-week search for a new speaker after the ousting of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Johnson, the representative...

A house in Beacon Hill chose Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce themed decorations for this Halloween.

Suffolk students have spook-tacular fun this Halloween

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer October 31, 2023

This Halloween, Suffolk University students' exams were not the only events frightening them. From walking through Boston's scary sights to heading to costume parties or watching horror movies, students...

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