CAS faculty vote against arming SUPD
November 13, 2019
Nearly 80% of College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty members said they are not in favor of arming sworn officers in the Suffolk University Police Department (SUPD), according to Amy Marks, a CAS representative on the Faculty Senate. In an email to The Suffolk Journal last week, Marks said the arming issue was put t...
Suffolk holds inaugural first-gen week
Bryan Hochberg
November 13, 2019
In honor of the National First-Generation College Celebration day on Nov. 8, the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion (CSDI) at Suffolk University hosted a celebration of first-generation students this past week. For the first time since the inaugural celebration of Suffolk’s first-generation...
Suffolk reacts to Sen. Warren’s bill for student loans
Clotilde Jegousse
November 6, 2019
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s plan to cancel student loan debt for more than 95% of borrowers was introduced as a bill in July, dividing people ahead of the presidential elections. Proposed by Warren in April and introduced as a bill in July, this plan has been highly controversial. For decades, th...
World literature class brings light to global Issues
November 6, 2019
When English Professor Bryan Trabold begins his World Literature class, he asks students for the first words that come to mind when they think of Africa. ‘Safari’ and ‘Giraffe’ are typical answers, though as students who take this class find out, these words don’t really correlate with the conti...
What is race? New sociology course starting next term
November 6, 2019
Next term, Suffolk University will offer a new course that explores global perspectives on race, racism and racialization. The course is designed to deepen students’ understanding of race-related issues through studying the history of the transatlantic slave trade, racial segregation and its l...
Students weigh their options at the Major and Minor Expo
Sarianna Quarne
October 30, 2019
On Oct. 22, the Major and Minor Fair was held at Ridgeway Gym in order to help create connections and network with professors. This way, students could learn about the careers different majors and minors can offer them after college. “[The event’s goal is] to offer a way for students to have m...
Debating Yoga and Mindfulness in Secular Education
Gabrielle Delgado
October 30, 2019
Spiritual leaders and health professionals from Suffolk University discussed the role of the religious practices of yoga and mindfulness in secular education in the Sawyer building’s Stoll Room on Wednesday. Panelists included Professor of Psychology Dr. Susan Orsillo, Assistant Director of Wellness E...
New interim Chief of Police Kenneth Walsh to take over for Chief Gerard Coletta
Caroline Enos and Kaitlin Hahn
October 30, 2019
When Captain Kenneth Walsh steps into the role of interim chief of security and police for the Suffolk University Police Department (SUPD) on Nov. 1, the new chief said he will serve with a sense of community. “No matter where this goes, as the interim police chief, I can promise you this: you’r...
New major to focus on global culture
October 23, 2019
The World Languages and Cultural Studies department has unveiled a new major to foster global awareness. The new major was created out of a need for more language and culture studies after the removal of the french major from Suffolk. After several years of developing the major and six drafts of the ...
Ford Hall Forum shines light on an athletes’ influence
October 23, 2019
Being an athlete brings the pressure of giving your best performance in every game or match, but what is expected of athletes off the field? On Tuesday night, Suffolk University’s Ford Hall Forum, “Championing a Cause: The Voice of Today’s Athletes” discussed topics just like this, with ren...
Lighting the night for a cause
October 23, 2019
Gold, white and red lanterns filled the Boston Common last Wednesday night, with more than 5,000 supporters gathered together to “Light the Night” in memory of those who've died from leukemia and lymphoma. The 18th annual Light the Night walk, organized by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)...
Chief of police leaves Suffolk, accepts position at Tufts
Kaitlin Hahn and Caroline Enos
October 23, 2019
Gerard “Chip” Coletta, chief of security and police for the Suffolk University Police Department (SUPD), will be leaving the university on Nov. 1. SUPD Capt. Kenneth Walsh will step in as interim chief until a replacement is found. Coletta has been the Chief of Police at Suffolk since February 2...
