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Flyer advertising the Black Studies town hall meeting on campus.

BSU, CSN and ASA hold town hall meeting to discuss future of Black Studies program

Lina Gildenstern, Graduate Contributor February 14, 2023

On Feb. 14, the Suffolk University Black Student Union, Caribbean Student Network and African Student Association held a town hall meeting to discuss the future of the Black Studies program and College...

The Sawyer Librarys Black History Month display, located in 73 Tremont Street.

Suffolk University community speaks on Black History Month

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor February 8, 2023

The start of February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the stories and contributions of people of color, acknowledging the work to be done for equality and learning...

OPINION: Ukraine coverage shows bias in media

OPINION: Ukraine coverage shows bias in media

William Woodring, Asst. News Editor March 9, 2022

The crisis in Ukraine has been the story of 2022 so far, as the situation has been the center of the news cycle since it began. This 24-hour coverage has shown us many of the biases present in the way...

February Wrapped: Honoring Black excellence in music

February Wrapped: Honoring Black excellence in music

Emily Beatty, Senior Staff March 1, 2022

Though Black History Month may be over, there is always time to honor Black excellence and Black history. The impact the Black community has made and continues to make on the music industry is undeniable....

‘We have to demand more; Ayanna Pressley speaks at Suffolk

‘We have to demand more;’ Ayanna Pressley speaks at Suffolk

Leo Woods, Assistant Multimedia Editor March 1, 2022

Suffolk University’s Black Student Union and Suffolk Votes invited students to hear from Representative Ayanna Pressley (MA-7) during an event Thursday. During activities period, students gathered...

Black History Month: A time of reflection for a better future

Black History Month: A time of reflection for a better future

Caroline Enos, Editor in Chief February 23, 2022

For Lorda Joseph, a junior media and film major at Suffolk University, Black History Month is a chance for her to learn more about herself through the celebration of her culture.  “It’s a very...

BSU hosts trip through Black history in Boston

BSU hosts trip through Black history in Boston

Leo Woods, Assistant Multimedia Editor February 22, 2022

Suffolk University’s Black Student Union brought students on a trip to the Museum of African American History in Beacon Hill last week to learn more about Black history in Boston. The museum is just...

SUPD Lieutenant Ramon Nunez, Captain Gerard Coletta and Interim-Chief Jim Connolly spoke to SGA at their Feb. 10 meeting.

SUPD discusses self-defense, diversity training with senators

Leo Woods, Assistant Multimedia Editor February 16, 2022

Suffolk University’s Student Government Association met with members of the Suffolk University Police Department to discuss concerns regarding campus safety. Senators questioned SUPD Interim-Chief...

Lunar New Year: Looking forward through tradition

Lunar New Year: Looking forward through tradition

Jacob Murphy, Staff Writer February 2, 2022

As students begin their slog through the winter months, some members of Suffolk’s AAPI community are celebrating the start of a new year and the warmer weather that is (hopefully) soon to come.  The...

Senators discuss diversity issues within Suffolk Athletics

Senators discuss diversity issues within Suffolk Athletics

William Woodring, Assistant News Editor November 10, 2021

Suffolk’s Student Government Association heard from the Center for Career Equity and Success and discussed racial justice in the Suffolk Athletics at their Nov. 5 meeting. SGA President Angela El-Jazzar...

The Ridgeway building, which houses Suffolk Athletics.

Suffolk Athletics addressing diversity issues, athletic director says

Caroline Enos and Emily Devlin November 3, 2021

Suffolk University Athletics Director Cary McConnell said his department is working toward being more diverse and inclusive. The changes come after The Suffolk Journal released an investigation in April...

Students raise concerns over racial justice, residence halls conditions in SGA

Students raise concerns over racial justice, residence halls conditions in SGA

News Team November 3, 2021

Students voiced their opinions on racial justice, campus diversity and residence hall issues during the Oct. 28 Student Government Association meeting.  During open forum, Sarah Lawton, president of...

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