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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....

Courtesy of Rachael Cobb

Suffolk University named ‘voter friendly’ for students by Campus Vote Project

Leo Woods, News Editor April 1, 2025

In recognition of Suffolk University’s efforts to make voting accessible to students during the 2024 election, the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and the National Association of Student...

Dr. Andrea Love and Dr. Patricia Hogan (center) discuss scientific misinformation and how to combat it at “Science & Reproductive Rights: How Combating Misinformation and Improving Scientific Literacy Empowers the Fight for Reproductive Justice” March 27.

Dr. Andrea Love sheds light on health and science in a time of misinformation

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 1, 2025

Misinformation and lack of scientific literacy have become pressing social and political issues in the United States in recent years. In response, Dr. Andrea Love, an immunologist and microbiologist, has...

The 2025 Black Excellence Award recipients pose for a photo with Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly. Courtesy of Jaylen Gomez.

‘I am Black, I am proud;’ Suffolk recognizes community members at Black Excellence Awards

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief March 25, 2025

Suffolk University community members gathered to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of the university’s Black staff, students and alumni during the annual Celebration of Black Excellence...

Filmmakers of the "Mayor of Lowell" documentary premiered the film at the Modern Theatre March 21.

Suffolk alumni honor first Cambodian mayor in US with documentary film

Ashlynn Dean, Journal Contributor March 25, 2025

Two Suffolk University alumni came together to direct and produce the documentary film "Mayor of Lowell," which tells the story of Sokhary Chan Chau, the first Cambodian-American mayor elected in the United...

(Left to right) Joey Pisani, Lindsey Salek, Elauna Harris-Jones, Maya Callahan from Suffolk Intertextuals and Kaylee Sanchez at the used book sale benefiting people affected by the California wildfires. Courtesy of Lindsey Salek.

Suffolk University’s Young Feminist Party mobilizes student activists on campus

Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer March 25, 2025

A new force for student activism has arrived at Suffolk University. The Young Feminist Party, which formed its Suffolk chapter in January, is a student-led intersectional feminist organization committed...

The "Maki Market" in the lobby of the Sawyer building opened March 17, serving a variety of sushi and poke bowls made fresh to order.

Fresh ‘Maki Market’ opens at Suffolk

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor March 25, 2025

What was once Sawyer Cafe has updated its selection for the spring semester. Students can now use the Boost app to order a variety of hand-made sushi and poke bowls from the first-floor dining space in...

SGA presidential candidates Ruby Walsh, Andrew Gomes and Charlie Reyna-Demes speak at the candidates forum.

SGA election results: Charlie Reyna-Demes to lead fresh Suffolk student leadership board

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2025

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association’s newest executive board for the 2025-2026 academic year has been announced. Here are Suffolk’s newest student leaders:   President:...

Student Government Association E-board candidates at the candidates forum Feb. 27, held in the Moot Court Room in Sargent Hall.

SGA e-board hopefuls discuss transparency, student engagement at candidates forum

Victoria White, Asst. Opinion Editor March 5, 2025

Ahead of elections March 3 through 5, the Student Government Association held a candidates forum Feb. 27 as a way for the student body to make an informed decision when they vote. The forum was sectioned...

Political science students Grace Kane (left), Joey Pisani (right) outside the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Courtesy of Joey Pisani.

Suffolk students learn at US Capitol in immersive seminar

Sandy Tran, Journal Contributor February 18, 2025

Students from Suffolk University’s Political Science and Legal Studies Department attended a three-week long seminar in Washington, D.C. at the beginning of January this year. The seminar led by political...

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