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SGA discusses upcoming senate elections, arming advisory committee

SGA discusses upcoming senate elections, arming advisory committee

Kamdyn Sargent, Journal Contributor • September 24, 2024

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association held its first meeting of the year Sept. 19, where members discussed upcoming fall senate elections and the arming of some members of the Suffolk Police...

Suffolk University Police Department vehicle outside Samia Academic Center.

Suffolk announces arming community advisory committee, outlines implementation

Leo Woods, News Editor • September 7, 2024

Suffolk University administrators, including President Marisa Kelly, announced Sept. 5 what the early stages of arming a portion of Suffolk University Police Department officers will look like, beginning...

Residence life senator-at-large Sara Tibbetts voices concerns for her residents at SGA's meeting about the Board's decision to arm SUPD.

‘I’m a lot less comfortable leaving situations up to [SUPD] completely’: RAs discuss frustrations with Board’s decision

Sarah Roberts, News Editor • April 30, 2024

Suffolk University Resident Assistants hold many responsibilities in Suffolk’s dorm halls: Above all, maintaining student safety. Some RAs are questioning whether the Board of Trustees had that in mind...

SUPD cruiser parked outside of Samia.

Board vote to arm SUPD sparks outcry among students, faculty

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief • April 30, 2024

For Suffolk University sophomore Patrick Walsh, the April 24 email from Suffolk President Marisa Kelly announcing the Board of Trustees decision to authorize the arming of the Suffolk Police Department...

Lieutenant Ramon Nunez, left, and SUPD Chief James Connolly, right, during the March 26 open forum.

Suffolk Board of Trustees votes to arm SUPD

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief • April 24, 2024

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly announced April 24 that the Board of Trustees voted to approve a resolution authorizing the arming of the Suffolk University Police Department and the development...

(Left to Right) Board of Trustees Robert Lamb and Suffolk President Marisa Kelly during a March 26 forum on the arming of SUPD. Faculty are voting on whether or not to censure the university leaders.

SGA passes resolution against arming SUPD

Maren Halpin • April 11, 2024

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association passed a resolution to oppose the arming of the Suffolk Police Department’s sworn officers April 11.  The resolution, authored and read to the...

Suffolk Law student Faye Golden speaks at the student forum March 26. Golden has survived four school shootings throughout her career as a teacher.

Student forum hears student concerns, leaves many feeling skeptical

Maren Halpin, News Editor • April 2, 2024

Suffolk University students from the undergraduate, graduate and law schools gathered to share their perspectives on the debate surrounding the proposed arming of Suffolk University Police Department officers...

SUPD Chief James Connolly answers student questions about the possible arming of SUPD at the March 19 forum.

President, SUPD Chief weigh in on arming debate

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin • March 26, 2024

As Suffolk University’s Board of Trustees prepares to vote in the coming months on whether Suffolk Police Department officers will be armed, Suffolk President Marisa Kelly and SUPD Chief James Connolly...

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...

SUPD police car sits across from the Samia Academic Center.

Kelly, Lamb discuss arming SUPD in SGA

Maren Halpin, News Editor • February 16, 2024

Suffolk University Student Government Association heard an address regarding the arming of SUPD officers by President Marisa Kelly and Chair of the Board of Trustees Robert Lamb Feb. 15.  Kelly said...

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