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The Suffolk Journal

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The Suffolk Journal

Spring forward, fall back: the impact of daylight saving time on Suffolk students lives

Spring forward, fall back: the impact of daylight saving time on Suffolk students’ lives

Elise Coelho, Staff Writer November 7, 2023

On the first Sunday of November, clocks are turned back an hour to standard time, providing an additional hour of sleep and rest, but every year people in the United States question if daylight saving...

Modern Theater Residence Halls elevator has been out of commission for seven weeks.

Elevator outage in Modern Theater sparks student frustration

Jack Ewer, Journal Contributor November 3, 2023

There are five elevators in Suffolk University’s 10 West/Modern Theatre dorm building, but the seventh through 11th floors of Modern Theatre are reachable by just one. Since the weekend of Sept. 16,...

Students speak on experiences during an open forum in Sargent Hall.

Students share experiences, opinions at accreditation open forum

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor October 31, 2023

Suffolk undergraduate, graduate and law students were invited to share their experiences at an open student forum as part of a visit from New England Commission of Higher Educators accreditors Oct. 30.  Students...

A Bowdoin bound train stands by at Bowdoin station.

MBTA proposes Red-Blue connector project, permanent shutdown of Bowdoin station

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 25, 2023

The MBTA held a two-part series of public meetings on Oct. 16 and 19 about the long proposed Red-Blue connector project.  The project, originally proposed 99 years ago in December 1924, will cost upwards...

Anonymous social media app Fizz made its way to Suffolks campus.

Fizz: The app that’s shaking up Suffolk

Julia Capraro, Editor-at-Large October 24, 2023

The new anonymous social media app Fizz has made its way to Suffolk University students. The presence on campus brought new users to the app and generated some buzz within the student body, with paid...

Suffolks International Student Association aims to create community for students across all cultures.

Suffolk University International Student Association brings comfort on campus for international students

Joshua Yanes, Journal Contributor October 24, 2023

Suffolk University’s International Student Association is opening its doors to international and local students alike, creating a community of various cultures on campus.  There are several clubs...

Suffolk students dancing at Icon Nightclub during Halloween Bash.

Suffolk’s annual Halloween Bash rocks Icon Nightclub

Arlo Matthews, Journal Contributor October 24, 2023

Suffolk University Program Council’s Halloween Bash returned for its annual celebration of the season — this time at the Icon Nightclub. The event started at 7 p.m. and ran for three hours. Suffolk...

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City council debate hosted by Boston University College Democrats discusses MBTA, public education

Jack Gosselin, Journal Contributor October 17, 2023

Four of Boston’s at-large city council candidates attended a debate at Boston University’s Center for Computing and Data Sciences Oct. 3. The Boston University College Democrats, the debate’s...

Protestors walking to Copley Square Oct. 16 in support of Palestinians.

Suffolk community reflects on Israeli, Hamas attacks

Sarah Roberts, News Editor October 17, 2023

Israel declared a state of war Oct. 8, a day after the Palestinian militant group Hamas struck Israel with a surprise missile attack, killing hundreds of civilians and injuring even more. Even over...

Outside of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where the second Republican Presidential Debate was held.

Second GOP debate talks frustrations about Trump skipping debates

Harry Murphy, Staff Writer October 3, 2023

Seven Republicans vying for the party’s nomination attended the second Republican Presidential Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, Sept. 27. The GOP has hosted...

Left to right; Adrien Silva, Mari Ortega, Lillian Cardona, Fatima Perez, Cristina Castillo.

CSDI and CHW work to destigmatize mental health in Suffolk’s Latinx/e community

Joshua Yanes, Journal Contributor October 3, 2023

For many Latinx/e students in the United States., mental health is a topic that families shy away from. “My mom is always saying ‘Dios es tu therapista.’ God is your therapist,” said Fatima...

Weather forecast for Sept. 27 to Oct. 1. Courtesy of Stephen Merrick.

Fall weather finally ahead for week of Sept. 27

Stephen Merrick, Staff Writer September 26, 2023

Brighter days are ahead following this weekend’s rain, with this week bringing New England a much-welcomed cooldown and much-anticipated sweater weather. The National Weather Service and AccuWeather...

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