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Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Afghan woman killed following accusation

March 25, 2015

By Maria Baluch It was just two days before Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebrated by many South Asians, when a tragedy struck in Afghanistan. Farkhunda, 28-year-old woman who only goes by one name,...

Courtesy of An Wang

Across continents, Suffolk student shines

Will Senar March 4, 2015

Growing up in a new environment can be hard, especially if home is on the other side of the planet. But for An Wang, the adjustment into an American culture has not been difficult because of her willingness...

By Flickr user Jay

Putin critic murdered in Moscow

Alexa Gagosz March 4, 2015

Boris Nemtsov, a Russian scientist, statesman, and liberal politician who was one of President Vladimir Putin’s biggest critics was killed last week in front of his girlfriend, the Ukrainian model Anna...

Mexican government blasts pope for mexicanization comment

Mexican government blasts pope for ‘mexicanization’ comment

March 4, 2015

By Maria Baluch When Pope Francis assumed his position as pontiff in March 2013, he received many praises for his service and acts of compassion. He is widely remembered for embracing Vinicio Riva,...

Courtesy of Boston Athenæum

Chiang Yee: The Silent Traveller from the East comes to Adams Gallery

Alexa Gagosz February 25, 2015

Walking into the Adams Gallery, images of tourist attractions around Boston with a Chinese-cultural flair decorate the walls of the first floor of the law school. The gallery is currently presenting an...

Professor Leon Rozmarin

Ukrainians remain under attack by rebels despite cease-fire agreement

February 25, 2015

By Ingrid Burghard A cease-fire agreement and withdrawal from Eastern Ukraine was reached on Feb. 15 by the Trilateral Contact Group, which is composed of representatives from Russia, Ukraine, Germany,...

By Flickr user Pietro Valocchi

Turkish troops protecting 13th century tomb in Syria

Alexa Gagosz February 25, 2015

Entering war-torn Syria, armored vehicles holding hundreds of Turkish forces moved in to evacuate troops who were protecting the historic tomb of Suleyman Shah and take them to another location, according...

Dani Marrero/Journal Staff

Parents of missing students planning US awareness tour

Dani Marrero February 25, 2015

Amid frustration because of the lack of response from the Mexican government, parents of the missing 43 students from the state of Guerrero are organizing a U.S. tour to raise awareness of the violence...

Performer plays the ancient Chinese instrument Guzheng. 
By Vincent Lin

Suffolk’s Asian clubs welcome Lunar New Year

Haley Peabody February 18, 2015

Students packed the C. Walsh Theatre last Wednesday night to enjoy an evening of culture and celebration as they rang in the Chinese Lunar New Year. The show, which was performed almost entirely in...

By Flickr user Israel Defense Forces

Aftermath of violence disrupts Gaza Strip further

Alexa Gagosz February 18, 2015

It has been six months since hostilities between Israelis and Palestinians in Gaza have ceased, but the Gaza Strip has grown worse as thousands remain displaced and  violence has increased. After “Operation...

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Interfaith Center is safe zone for diverse student population

Dani Marrero February 18, 2015

In wake of recent attacks and shootings around the world, including actions from the terrorist group known as the Islamic State, the Charlie Hebdo shooting in Paris, the Chapel Hill shooting in North Carolina,...

Courtesy of ISSO

Suffolk abroad: Passports, balances, and Europe

Dani Marrero February 12, 2015

With a campus in Madrid and one of the largest international student populations in Boston, Suffolk takes pride in offering a global experience to students. On campus in Boston, the diversity in languages...

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