Editor’s word: Post-Election
November 16, 2016
Post-election events have seen a string of reactions from universities across the nation. Many students in the United States, as well as those studying abroad, have felt the shake of the silent majority rock the nation into a shocking, and otherwise, unexpected win for the president-elect Donald Trump....
Editor’s word: Nov. 9, 2016
November 10, 2016
This outcome is not a representation of the America we have seen throughout the election. The silent majority’s voice rang out on Tuesday, echoing across the nation. These voices do not directly reflect the values of Suffolk University, but it is the decision of America’s majority. As the primary whist...
Editor’s word: The Journal endorses Hillary Clinton for president
November 2, 2016
The presidential election of 2016 is unlike any other in American history and it now brings The Suffolk Journal staff to endorse a candidate for only its fourth time in the 80 years of the publication’s existence. Since the university’s founding in 1906, the students, faculty and staff have question...
Editor’s word: New trustees elected
October 26, 2016
Larry Smith and Patricia J. Gannon were recently introduced into the Board of Trustees. As alumni of the university, both individuals should have a sense of how to effectively influence Suffolk in a positive way. In looking forward to the future, both individuals possess qualities and skills that could...
Editor’s word: Oct. 19, 2016
October 19, 2016
The Presidential Search Committee has taken on the vigorous task of redirecting the public image of the university after a turbulent past year. Newly appointed Chairman Robert Lamb has excelled at creating a transparent and open partnership between the Board and Suffolk community through communication...
Editor’s word: Oct. 5, 2016
October 5, 2016
Directly following the events of 9/11, the United States announced that they were going to strike areas of Afghanistan in a number of attacks in order to attempt their reach to Al Qaeda, the group responsible for innocent American lives. The advancements, which were said to have been carefully targeted by t...
Editor’s word: Sept. 28, 2016
September 28, 2016
Similarly to the rest of the nation, Suffolk University’s global community has turned their eyes onto the current campaign trails here in the United States. This election year though, is unlike any other. Concern grows as the world looks on to see who will take the position as commander-in-chief of the “fre...
Editor’s word: Sept. 21, 2016
September 21, 2016
The Suffolk Journal has been so busy reporting on the news that we didn’t realize until this year that we have been around for 80 years! In September of 1936, a group of Suffolk students began the steps to creating the established newspaper we have today. The current team, as well as past members, ...
Editor’s word: Orientation 2016
June 1, 2016
On behalf of The Suffolk Journal, we are very pleased to welcome in an incoming class. In a time when representing and advocating for student voice could not be more important, we’ve had the distinguished pleasure of being at the forefront of Suffolk University affairs for nearly 77 years. As we embark...
Editor’s word: Nov. 18, 2015
November 18, 2015
After recent terror attacks in Paris and Lebanon, it is a scary realization that we may not be as safe as we think. After the 9/11 attacks, the United States strengthened its national security and questioned who we were letting into our borders. Today, France may be experiencing the same realizations....
Editor’s word: Oct. 28, 2015
October 28, 2015
Every Halloween, complaints over outrageous costumes are almost as much of a tradition as the holiday itself. While most people who put on a costume for the night want to have fun and look silly, others use the holiday as an opportunity to degrade others. Consider the “Call Me Caitlyn” outfit...
Editor’s word: Oct. 22, 2015
October 22, 2015
On Friday and Saturday, Suffolk will welcome students and families to explore the Suffolk campus and give back to the school during Family Weekend. From bidding in silent auctions to learning about graduate programs, the schedule offers families and friends many opportunities to get engage with students,...
