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Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

By Flickr user Jim Thurston

Convicted killer gets mercy

Colleen Day October 29, 2014

by Colleen Day When sprint runner Oscar Pistorius emerged in the public arena during the 2012 Summer Olympics, he ran in and stole the hearts of millions. Having overcome a double amputation of his...

By Flickr user Martha Coakley

Coakley will keep state in top rankings

October 29, 2014

by Ian Kea Massachusetts needs a governor who will fight to preserve the middle class, stand up against big banks, close the wealth gap, enforce an increased minimum wage, preserve equal opportunity...

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Baker has experience, pragmatism the state needs

Sam Humphrey October 29, 2014

Republican Charlie Baker finally surpassed Democrat Martha Coakley in the latest Boston Globe poll of the gubernatorial race, proving that Massachusetts voters want a no-nonsense leader with experience...

Editor’s word: Oct. 29, 2014

October 29, 2014

At this time next week, Massachusetts will have a new leader at its helm. Whether we will have Governor Charlie Baker or Governor Martha Coakley, students have the opportunity to make a huge impact. Think...

Courtesy of the Martha Coakley campaign

A letter to students from Martha Coakley

October 29, 2014

Editor's note: This is an open letter to students written by Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley. The Suffolk Journal does not endorse candidates, and this letter is not an endorsement....

Pumpkin Fest: The students’ story

October 24, 2014

By Katie Dugan You may have heard about the level of destruction that was caused at Saturday’s Pumpkin Festival at Keene State College in Keene, N.H. Rioters damaged windows, cars, doors, fences, and...

Editor’s word: Oct. 22, 2014

October 22, 2014

The New England School of Art and Design is one of Suffolk’s greatest assets, drawing creative students from across the country to the University’s unique and award-winning program. And yet, NESAD...

By Allan Dines/Northstar Photography

Amid major changes, focus should be on Board of Trustees Chair

Thalia Yunen October 22, 2014

We’re about six or seven weeks into the semester, and already we’ve seen a new interim president arrive, two deans announce they’re stepping down at the end of the academic year, changes in titles...

A word from SGA: Oct. 22, 2014

A word from SGA: Oct. 22, 2014

October 22, 2014

Dear Students, We would like to congratulate Shavanae Anderson for becoming a Senator-at-Large for diversity.   We encourage all of you to attend the many Homecoming happening this weekend. Here...

Can Coakley make college more affordable?

Can Coakley make college more affordable?

October 22, 2014

by Jaliyah Jones-Robinson Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley has discussed two proposals on the campaign trail that would increase the affordability of higher education for college students...

Long Island bridge closure causes chaos for addicts and homeless

Long Island bridge closure causes chaos for addicts and homeless

Alexa Gagosz October 22, 2014

by Alexa Gagosz Mayor Martin J. Walsh is closing the Long Island Bridge, which also means the closing of countless social services for hundreds of disadvantaged individuals at the Massachusetts Drug...

Courtesy of Flickr user Deval Patrick, Eric Haynes/Governor’s Office

Coakley, Democratic machine will be too much for Baker

October 22, 2014

by Ian Kea In two weeks, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will elect a new governor. The new governor will be the first woman to hold that title, not only because of her networking, but also with the...

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