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City Council works toward bus safety, rat control in Boston

City Council works toward bus safety, rat control in Boston

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer April 16, 2024

Boston City Council discussed creating an office for pest control in the City of Boston, hearings to address problem properties and a call for support of a bill that would enhance the safety of buses during...

OPINION: The two-party political system is flawed and hinders political progress

OPINION: The two-party political system is flawed and hinders political progress

Ellie Gregory, Asst. Copy Editor April 9, 2024

The United States political system has operated using the Democratic and Republican parties for about two centuries. Today, however, this system has lost its original meaning: Parties have become divisive...

PPGA President Emily Puchalski and Vice President Natalie Lapointe at the 2023 Womens March. Puchalski and Lapointe started PPGA shortly before the march in response to the Supreme Courts Dobbs decision.

Suffolk’s PPGA is bringing activism and advocacy to campus

Brooklyn Leighton, Opinion Editor April 9, 2024

At Suffolk’s chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action, nothing is a taboo subject. From safe sex to the what’s what in politics, PPGA discusses it all, and encourages students to as well.  When...

Boston City Council talks updates to tech infrastructure, pedestrian safety, creation of Inspector General

Boston City Council talks updates to tech infrastructure, pedestrian safety, creation of Inspector General

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer April 9, 2024

Boston’s City Council discussed updates to technological infrastructure, the creation of an office of Inspector General in Boston and a hearing to discuss pedestrian safety at its April 3 meeting. Councilor...

The Ford Hall Forum discusses the United States Supreme Courts ruling to overturn Roe v Wade in 2022.

Ford Hall Forum tackles impact of Dobbs ruling

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor April 9, 2024

Suffolk University’s latest Ford Hall Forum brought a group of panelists together to discuss gender equality and reproductive rights to mark the second anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health...

(Left to right) Former Congressmen Fred Upton, Joe Hoeffel, Professor Rachael Cobb and Professor Shoshana Madmoni-Gerber at a live recording of the Election Connection podcast.

Suffolk welcomes former members of Congress, gives students insight to public service

Chloe Albano, Journal Contributor March 26, 2024

Suffolk University hosted two former members of Congress for the three-day-long Congress to Campus event, inviting students to engage with the two through participating in classes and various events. This...

Boston City Council discusses BPS youth sports, proposes two audits

Boston City Council discusses BPS youth sports, proposes two audits

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer March 26, 2024

Boston City Council discussed Boston youth sports and two proposed audits on Boston Public Schools operations with special education and its restorative justice practices for children suffering from trauma...

Boston City Council celebrates Black businesses for Black History month

Boston City Council celebrates Black businesses for Black History month

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer February 27, 2024

Boston’s City Council celebrated Black History Month this week by acknowledging and rewarding several Black-owned businesses with a certificate recognizing them as a Black-owned business in Boston. Before...

City council changes name of Roxbury library, discusses BPS including ESOL classes for parents

City council changes name of Roxbury library, discusses BPS including ESOL classes for parents

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer February 20, 2024

Boston's City Councilors met this week to discuss previous documents that were postponed, a review of plans, rules and policies, to change the name of Roxbury Library and to discuss the possibility of...

In the nation: Shooting shocks Kansas City, Monkey remains found in travelers bag at Logan Airport, Senate passes aid for Ukraine, Israel, House impeaches Mayorkas

In the nation: Shooting shocks Kansas City, Monkey remains found in traveler’s bag at Logan Airport, Senate passes aid for Ukraine, Israel, House impeaches Mayorkas

Sarah Roberts, Leo Woods, and William Woodring February 13, 2024

Shooting shocks Kansas City At least one person is dead and at least 22 are injured from gunshot wounds, including eight children, after a shooting at a parade celebrating the Chiefs Super Bowl victory...

Suffolk students pose for a picture in front of the White House in Washington D.C. Courtesy of Swara Gurau.

Suffolk students take trip to D.C. in partnership with Washington Center

Alexis Crochiere, Journal Contributor February 13, 2024

Earlier this year a group of Suffolk University students stayed in Washington D.C., thanks to Suffolk’s partnership with the Washington Center. Throughout the 10 day trip, they were able to attend alumni...

Boston joins Lunar New Year Celebration, declines grants for parks and recreation, establishes new landmark

Boston joins Lunar New Year Celebration, declines grants for parks and recreation, establishes new landmark

Joshua Yanes, Staff Writer February 13, 2024

Boston City Council discussed several grants, Boston’s celebration of Lunar New Year, a review of driving rules with “green” transportation safety and the possible establishment of a new landmark...

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