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After the first 100 days of President Donald Trump's second term, Suffolk students have mixed reactions about the actions and policies that have followed.

After 100 days, Suffolk students have mixed reactions to Trump’s second term

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer April 22, 2025

Since taking office Jan. 20, President Donald Trump has fundamentally shaken the foundation of the United States more than any other president before him. So far, Trump has signed over 129 executive orders,...

"Know Your Rights" materials, including examples of a judicial warrant permitting immigration officers to enter a person's home. Student attorneys with the Immigrant Justice Clinic at Suffolk Law School distributed them during a training April 17.

‘Know Your Rights’ training at Suffolk provides resources amid immigration crackdown

Leo Woods, News Editor April 22, 2025

Editor’s Note: Due to the current climate surrounding immigration and out of an abundance of caution to protect sources, student attorneys quoted within this story are not attributed by name.  In...

The McNair Scholar program's 2024 seniors gather before graduation. The McNair program is a research-based master's pathway program. Courtesy of Bryan Landgren.

‘They are simply a necessity for our future;’ Amid threats to federal funding for education, students fear end of financial lifelines

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 15, 2025

Editor’s note: Due to security concerns held by some members of our community, some of the sources in this story are attributed to by first name only. In a wave of executive orders signed by President...

Panelists for “Empowering Change: Civic Participation and Social Justice in the Current Political Climate” in the Poetry Center at the Sawyer Library April 10.

‘When there’s a challenge, there’s opportunity;’ Suffolk panel discusses youth civic engagement, social justice amid tense political climate

Leo Woods, News Editor April 15, 2025

Suffolk University community members were invited to engage in a discussion about finding civic engagement opportunities during today’s political climate April 10 with three panelists working to empower...

In the nation: Wu launches re-election campaign, Stock market tumbles in response to Trump tariffs, Storms kill at least 20 in South and Midwest, Supreme Court rules on Trump administration deportations, Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns amid corruption scandal

In the nation: Wu launches re-election campaign, Stock market tumbles in response to Trump tariffs, Storms kill at least 20 in South and Midwest, Supreme Court rules on Trump administration deportations, Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns amid corruption scandal

Wu announces re-election campaign in Boston Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced her bid for re-election April 5 at an event to kick off the campaign.  Wu has been outspoken about advocating for Boston...

An estimated 100,000 people gathered at Boston City Hall April 5 for the "Hands Off!" rally protesting President Donald Trump.

Thousands in Boston protest Trump administration during ‘Hands Off!’ demonstration

Zoe Toperosky, Asst. News Editor April 8, 2025

People from across Massachusetts gathered on the Boston Common April 5 to protest against Trump, new policies, Elon Musk and more. This was part of a nationwide protest movement called “Hands Off!”  Streets...

Here's where college students may see the most impact from Trump's tariffs

Here’s where college students may see the most impact from Trump’s tariffs

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor April 8, 2025

With major Boston universities exceeding $100,000 price tags, and Suffolk University’s own tuition and extra costs ballooning 5.67% for the 2025-26 school year, financial strain for college students...

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...

(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...

Protestors display signs in front of Massachusetts State House

Bostonians join nationwide protests against Trump, Musk

Robin Malconian, Journal Contributor February 12, 2025

The “50 States, 50 Protests” demonstration stood outside the Massachusetts State House Feb. 5 to protest President Donald Trump’s leadership following the start of his second term in office.  The...

 A police car blocks a march for Massachusetts to become a sanctuary state near Boston City Hall Sunday, Feb. 9.

Protesters call for Healey to make Massachusetts a sanctuary state

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer February 12, 2025

As the federal government continues to pass legislation against immigration, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey said, “Officials here follow the law. We are not a sanctuary state.” at a press conference...

The Massachusetts State House.

Stories untold: Massachusetts public records law leaves public in the dark

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief February 12, 2025

When Todd Wallack first decided to pursue investigative journalism as a career, he was driven by the field’s ability to hold the powerful accountable, uncover hidden truths that communities deserve to...

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