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...
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 ...
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...
Suffolk CARES Pantry looks to grow after successful first year
Sarianna Quarne
October 16, 2019
October 10 marked the first anniversary of the Suffolk CARES Pantry and Suffolk University staff, faculty and students gathered to celebrate the impact it has had on campus so far. The pantry, located on the 12th floor of 73 Tremont, is a resource for students at Suffolk struggling with food in...
Student leaders look to enact change in SLI office
October 16, 2019
On Thursday, tensions between SLI and the clubs included in Diversity and Inclusion Council became public as the “Report of Diverse Student Organizations’ Relationship with Student Leadership and Involvement: Key Issues and Resolutions” was announced, written by the clubs to become a bridge be...
Suffolk University celebrates second Black Excellence Dinner
October 9, 2019
Suffolk University's second Celebration of Black Excellence Dinner Friday night showcased those who exemplify black excellence in the Suffolk community, and what this term really means. “Black excellence is not limited to a particular category of people,” said keynote speaker Serge Georges Jr. to the 2...
QSU brings awareness to National Coming Out Day
October 9, 2019
The Stoll Room in the Sawyer building was decorated with lavender tablecloths, balloons and lights. Both the Chicago Pride Flag, which features six colors of the rainbow as well as black and brown, and the Transgender Pride Flag were on display for Suffolk University’s Queer Student Union (QSU)’s c...
