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OPINION: Conversations in election aftermath is imperitive

OPINION: Conversations in election aftermath is imperitive

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor November 13, 2024

As Nov. 5 approached, I felt a creeping sense of unwavering dread as I waded through murky social media waters that have only gotten more polluted in the aftermath of the election. I am a student in...

OPINION: Election Reflection: The rewarding poll working experience

OPINION: Election Reflection: The rewarding poll working experience

Leo Woods, News Editor November 13, 2024

As part of my Voting Rights and Election Law class, I was required to sign up to work the polls on election day in any way I could. Having worked for the Boston Election Department over the summer conducting...

In the nation: Galvin opens investigation into Boston ballot shortages, Teixeira sentenced for leaking classified documents, House control remains unclear, Trump begins cabinet selection, Tuskegee University shooting kills one

In the nation: Galvin opens investigation into Boston ballot shortages, Teixeira sentenced for leaking classified documents, House control remains unclear, Trump begins cabinet selection, Tuskegee University shooting kills one

Galvin launches investigation into Boston ballot shortage Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin opened an investigation into the Boston Election Commission after polling stations across the...

Freshman Joey Pisani speaks to students at a vigil outside the Massachusetts State House Nov. 9.

Trump’s victory elicits strong reactions on campus

Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer November 12, 2024

The 2024 presidential election resulted in a second non-consecutive term for former President Donald Trump. With the addition of a Republican Senate majority, a possible Republican House majority and a...

President-elect Donald Trump at an Arizona for Trump rally Oct. 31 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Trump wins 2024 presidential election

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief November 6, 2024

Donald J. Trump will serve his second term as President of the United States after a decisive win over Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump will become the first U.S. president with a felony conviction...

The Massachusetts State House.

Incumbents sweep races for Mass. House seats

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor November 6, 2024

The Associated Press has made calls for the winners of the four contested races for the Massachusetts U.S. House of Representatives. The four contested races were Districts 1, 2, 8 and 9. Districts...

(Left to right) Panelists Ragini Shah, Jeffrey Pokorak, Sarang Sekhavat and Cristian Dubon Solis in the Smith Commons.

Undocu Week panel discusses immigration policy, Project 2025

Leo Woods, News Editor November 6, 2024

As part of Suffolk University’s annual Undocu Week, students had the opportunity to attend “Project 2025: Implications for Immigrant Communities,” a panel discussion Oct. 30 on the state of the current...

In the nation: Warren secures third term, mixed results for abortion measures across country

In the nation: Warren secures third term, mixed results for abortion measures across country

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor November 6, 2024

Warren wins her 3rd straight election Elizabeth Warren won her third election for Massachusetts State Senator, defeating Republican John Deaton by a landslide, Masslive reports. Around 8 p.m. on...

Boston City Hall.

See the results of the Massachusetts ballot questions

Zoe Toperosky, Jack Gosselin, and Jenna Korman November 6, 2024

Outside of Boston City Hall, citizens gathered for Election Day to make their voices heard at the ballot box on the 2024 presidential race, U.S. House races, five ballot initiatives and more. Voters had...

State auditor Diana DiZoglio speaks in Sargent Hall about Massachusetts ballot Question One.

Suffolk Democrats host state auditor for ballot question discussion

Julia Capraro, Digital Editor October 29, 2024

Suffolk University College Democrats hosted Massachusetts state auditor Diana DiZoglio Oct. 22 to speak about ballot Question One. Massachusetts voters will be deciding whether or not to approve Dizoglio...

A “Vote Yes on 2” sign in Medford Oct. 21 supports the repeal of the MCAS requirement.

Voters weigh in on eliminating MCAS graduation requirement

Ann Phuong, Anthony Boyd, and Sebastien Matta October 29, 2024

Massachusetts voters will decide whether the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System should remain a high school graduation requirement for students as one of five ballot questions in the November...

A bartender at Beantown Pub serving drinks.

Service workers speak out against Question Five

Julia Capraro and Maeve Fitzgerald October 29, 2024

Massachusetts ballot Question Five intends to impose a minimum wage increase on tipped employees if voted into action. With many restaurant workers struggling to imagine their life with this change, outside...

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