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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...

Supporters swarm the U.S. Capitol as Trump is about to take the oath of office January 20.

Trump takes office for second term

Nick Peace, Staff Photographer February 5, 2025

Tens of thousands of people traveled to Washington, D.C. to celebrate President Donald J. Trump's second inauguration Jan. 20. In the days leading up to Inauguration Day, weather forecasts showed an...

Suffolk acknowledged by ALL IN for student civic engagement

Suffolk acknowledged by ALL IN for student civic engagement

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

Suffolk University was recognized as one of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenges’ most engaged campuses for college student voting. On Nov. 19,  471 colleges and universities were recognized for achieving...

Around the world: Ongoing drought increases fire risk in Mass., North Shore teachers unions rally at State House, Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles, Trump selects more cabinet nominees

Around the world: Ongoing drought increases fire risk in Mass., North Shore teachers unions rally at State House, Ukraine strikes Russia with US missiles, Trump selects more cabinet nominees

Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, Alexis Crochiere, and Julia Capraro November 20, 2024

Ongoing drought increases fire risk across Massachusetts, wildfires blaze Massachusetts has remained in a critical drought for three months, causing wildfires across the state, straining firefighters...

Boston Police officers push back against counter-protesters in Copley Square Saturday. Two sides clashed as anti-abortion march drew hundreds of dissenters to downtown Boston.

Boston anti-abortion ‘Men’s March’ meets resistance, ends with multiple arrests

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer November 20, 2024

Clashing values on abortion rights came to a head as the Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood was met with a large-scale counter-protest of people advocating for abortion rights in...

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