Commencement ceremonies send off Suffolk graduates
June 1, 2019
From the Patriots crossing through Suffolk’s campus raising the Lombardi Trophy, to Marissa Kelly being named the university’s 11th president and the addition of the Samia Academic Center to campus, the class of 2019 saw it all by the time they crossed the stage at graduation. 2,137 Suffolk Un...
Student Government Association’s new E-Board looks forward to another year at Suffolk
June 1, 2019
The newly elected Student Government Association (SGA) E-Board for the 2019-2020 academic year hopes to ensure that students know where to turn if they want to see change at Suffolk University. “SGA can help students by being their voice on campus,” said SGA Secretary Cat Seaver. “SGA works ...
10 West residents call for elevator improvements
Emily Devlin and Caroline Enos
April 24, 2019
Students living in the 10 West and Modern Theatre residence halls say they are frustrated with the lack of frequently inoperable elevators, as well as issues with water pressure and temperature, and room temperature. There are weeks when as few as two of the complex’s five elevators are working...
1047 residents say facilities issues hinder experience
Kyle Crozier and Caroline Enos
April 24, 2019
Suffolk University’s newest residence hall at 1047 Commonwealth Ave has received mixed reviews from residents and staff alike as the building approaches the halfway point in its two year contract. Suffolk acquired the building from Boston University in the last year and is leasing it from The Mic...
Students create new Southeast Asian Association on campus
April 24, 2019
As often the case for international students here at Suffolk University, it is important to find a niche community within the larger melting pot that is our school. Through cultural clubs and organizations, students can find a piece of home within each other. Joseph Effendy has become an integral part of ...
Student promotes awareness and education for Armenian genocide
April 24, 2019
The United States government does not officially recognize the Armenian genocide. However, for the entire Armenian community, specifically Suffolk University first-year student and international relations major George Yeghyayan, the Armenian genocide is a reality that has had a direct impact on his family...
Search for new provost concludes, Boston University associate provost chosen to lead
April 17, 2019
Suffolk University announced on Tuesday the appointment of Julie Sandell as its next senior vice president for academic affairs and provost. Sandell, the Boston University (BU) senior associate provost and faculty member of the BU School of Medicine, was chosen by Suffolk President Marisa K...
Photojournalism professor to teach summer class in Armenia
April 17, 2019
Photography has the power to open doors to culture and history all over the world. For Suffolk University photojournalism Professor Ken Martin, traveling is one of the most powerful ways to refine photography skills and to tell the stories of diverse cultures. This summer, Martin will be teaching stude...
Parisians hope to rebuild Notre-Dame cathedral after fire catastrophe
April 17, 2019
This past Monday, thousands of Parisians watched as the Notre-Dame Cathedral – one of the most iconic symbols of French pride – was engulfed in flames. This disastrous event rippled throughout the global community in a matter of minutes as tweets and photos of the fire spread rapidly on social med...
Congestion pricing could solve Boston’s infamous traffic problem
April 10, 2019
As New York City follows through with their plan to establish the traffic reduction policy called congestion pricing, Boston is still unwilling to move forward with this proven path for change. Congestion pricing is a method of deterring drivers during peak commuting times by tolling drivers as they...
Global Commentary: Brunei punishment of homosexuality intolerable
April 10, 2019
The tiny nation of Brunei recently drew the ire of the international community when it declared the new Sharia-based penal code would go into effect on April 3. The most widespread of these new laws is the implementation of capital punishment for homosexuals. Found in the South Pacific on the Bornea...
Brianna Vieira expresses Portuguese culture through music
April 10, 2019
Suffolk University junior global and cultural communications major Brianna Vieira spent her childhood dancing and singing to Portuguese music in her community. Thanks to the help of her grandmother and the encouragement of her family and friends, the 21-year-old is now an accomplished Portuguese folk singer w...
