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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...

SUPD Lieutenant Ramon Nunez and  Captain Gerard Coletta at a SGA meeting Feb. 9, 2022.

‘Throwing more guns at a problem doesn’t create less violence’: Students grapple with prospect of arming SUPD

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2024

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly and Chair of the Board of Trustees Robert Lamb spoke to the Student Government Association Feb. 15, resurfacing the possibility of arming the university’s police...

Students raise their voices in support of Black Studies: 'History is history'

Students raise their voices in support of Black Studies: ‘History is history’

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief February 8, 2023

Established in 1993, Suffolk University’s Black Studies program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum of Black history and culture spanning the United States, Africa and throughout the African Diaspora...

The Ridgeway building, which houses Suffolk Athletics.

Suffolk Athletics addressing diversity issues, athletic director says

Caroline Enos and Emily Devlin November 3, 2021

Suffolk University Athletics Director Cary McConnell said his department is working toward being more diverse and inclusive. The changes come after The Suffolk Journal released an investigation in April...

The outside of Suffolk's Ridgeway building, which houses Suffolk Athletics.

SGA urges change after probe finds diversity issues in Suffolk Athletics

Caroline Enos, Editor-in-Chief April 27, 2021

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is calling for change after The Journal released an investigation into discrimination and diversity issues in Suffolk Athletics last week.  In...

The outside of the Ridgeway building that hosts the Smith Fitness Center and basketball court

As Suffolk Athletics lags university on diversity, ex-players of color say they faced discrimination

Caroline Enos and Katelyn Norwood April 20, 2021

Despite Suffolk University having a considerably diverse student population, most student-athletes at the school are white. And when discrimination complaints in Suffolk Athletics do arise, current and...

Recent Suffolk grads voice concern over lack of help from Career Services during pandemic

Recent Suffolk grads voice concern over lack of help from Career Services during pandemic

James Bartlett, Politics Editor, Assistant News Editor December 9, 2020

With the Suffolk University class of 2020 graduating during a major economic crisis caused by the pandemic, many are struggling to find a job in their desired field. Some have also said that Suffolk’s...

Suffolk's residence hall at 10 West Street

10 West residents call for elevator improvements

Emily Devlin and Caroline Enos April 24, 2019

Students living in the 10 West and Modern Theatre residence halls say they are frustrated with the lack of frequently inoperable elevators, as well as issues with water pressure and temperature, and room...

Suffolk's newest residence building at 1047 Commonwealth Ave

1047 residents say facilities issues hinder experience

Kyle Crozier and Caroline Enos April 24, 2019

Suffolk University’s newest residence hall at 1047 Commonwealth Ave has received mixed reviews from residents and staff alike as the building approaches the halfway point in its two year contract. Suffolk...

The importance of feedback: Karine Kanj’s quest for SGA presidency

The importance of feedback: Karine Kanj’s quest for SGA presidency

Kaitlin Hahn, News Editor March 3, 2019

Karine Kanj, Class of 2021, is the current Student Affairs Committee Chair for Suffolk’s Student Government Association (SGA), and serves on the Constitutional Review Board as well as the Student Judiciary...

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Yasir Batalvi: A campaign of positivity amidst a history of controversy

Caroline Enos March 3, 2019

Yasir Batalvi, Class of 2020, is a two-term Student Government Association (SGA) senator for the Class of 2020. He also served as SGA vice president before resigning in February 2018, and hopes to finish...

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