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Suffolk University Police Department vehicle outside Samia Academic Center.

Kelly issues update on SUPD arming

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief April 23, 2025

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly announced the next step in the arming of the university’s police officers in a statement to the community April 16. The announcement included the final report...

This week in SGA: Resolution draft supporting faculty censure brought to senate floor

This week in SGA: Resolution draft supporting faculty censure brought to senate floor

Victoria White, Opinion Editor April 22, 2025

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association brought a draft resolution supporting the faculty censure against the university president and the Board of Trustees chair to the floor at its second-to-last...

After the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, Suffolk students have mixed reactions about the actions and policies that have followed.

After 100 days, Suffolk students have mixed reactions to Trump’s second term

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer April 22, 2025

Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has fundamentally shaken the foundation of the United States more than any other president before him. So far, Trump has signed over 129 executive orders,...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings education, resources to Suffolk

Sexual Assault Awareness Month brings education, resources to Suffolk

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 22, 2025

Editors note: This article contains discussions of sexual violence. This April marks the 24th annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month. “Together we act, united we change” is the slogan for this year,...

"Know Your Rights" materials, including examples of a judicial warrant permitting immigration officers to enter a person's home. Student attorneys with the Immigrant Justice Clinic at Suffolk Law School distributed them during a training April 17.

‘Know Your Rights’ training at Suffolk provides resources amid immigration crackdown

Leo Woods, News Editor April 22, 2025

Editor’s Note: Due to the current climate surrounding immigration and out of an abundance of caution to protect sources, student attorneys quoted within this story are not attributed by name.  In...

The McNair Scholar program's 2024 seniors gather before graduation. The McNair program is a research-based master's pathway program. Courtesy of Bryan Landgren.

‘They are simply a necessity for our future;’ Amid threats to federal funding for education, students fear end of financial lifelines

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 15, 2025

Editor’s note: Due to security concerns held by some members of our community, some of the sources in this story are attributed to by first name only. In a wave of executive orders signed by President...

Panelists for “Empowering Change: Civic Participation and Social Justice in the Current Political Climate” in the Poetry Center at the Sawyer Library April 10.

‘When there’s a challenge, there’s opportunity;’ Suffolk panel discusses youth civic engagement, social justice amid tense political climate

Leo Woods, News Editor April 15, 2025

Suffolk University community members were invited to engage in a discussion about finding civic engagement opportunities during today’s political climate April 10 with three panelists working to empower...

A table of raffle prizes at event for students to purchase tickets, giving them a chance to win a variety of prizes.

Suffolk’s Program Council event brings large crowd to fast food and raffle fair

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor April 15, 2025

On the Sawyer building’s fourth floor, the Suffolk University Program Council held a fast food and raffle ticket fair April 10 where students had a chance to enter to win various prizes.  The line...

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President Kelly affirms support for Suffolk’s international community

Leo Woods, News Editor April 11, 2025

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly affirmed the university’s support for international community members in a statement April 10 as a response to the federal government revoking visas, detaining...

Suffolk students, faculty and other community members gather at the university to hear from members of Combatants for Peace after film screening.

‘Collective liberation for all:’ Combatants for Peace bring messages of nonviolent resistance to Suffolk

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 8, 2025

“I was on the list of people that Israel wanted to kill, I was in jail 20 times, I was the youngest prisoner in the jail. I am very lucky that I am among us all today. Because if I had continued with...

Suffolk University women's soccer team members Gianna Maina (left) and Malia Young (right) planting trees in East Boston for Service Day. Courtesy of Ava Klemm.

Suffolk community gives back to Boston in 27th annual Service Day

Victoria White, Opinion Editor April 8, 2025

Suffolk University students, faculty and staff gave back to Boston through various acts of community service April 4. This year marks the 27th year that Suffolk’s Center for Community Engagement has...

Dr. Yolanda Covington-Ward discusses her research on Liberians who fled the country during its 14-year-long civil war at the second Sankofa lecture March 31.

Second Sankofa lecture examines Liberian’s experiences post-civil war

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer April 1, 2025

Dr. Yolanda Covington-Ward delivered the second lecture in the Black Studies Program’s Sankofa Lecture Series at Suffolk University March 31. Covington-Ward is a professor and the chair of the W.E.B....

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