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Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief | she/her

Maren is a senior print/web journalism major with a minor in political science from Milford, Massachusetts. She currently works as a Business Correspondent at the Boston Globe and was previously an investigative intern at WHDH, 7 News. In her free time, she loves to go to her favorite coffee shops, listen to Noah Kahan, Hozier and Taylor Swift on repeat, explore the city and spend time with family and friends. Maren is passionate about politics and hopes to go into investigative journalism in the future.

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Editorial: The Suffolk Journal seniors send-off’s

Maren Halpin, Julia Capraro, Madeline Reyes, Natalie Stinehour, Michaela Buckley, William Fithian, Michael Najarian, Joseph Dimino, and Casey Wells
April 21, 2026

Suffolk ends dining contract with Chartwells, moves to Aramark

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
March 27, 2026

The Suffolk Journal to endorse student government candidates

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2026

Suffolk referenced in latest Epstein files

Maren Halpin and Zoe Toperosky
February 10, 2026

Suffolk Law dean, law student named to most influential people in legal education

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
January 20, 2026

OPINION: After Brown, college campuses need to examine security

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
December 19, 2025

‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ brings the magic back to Boston

Maren Halpin and Julia Capraro
November 18, 2025

Suffolk students reflect on uncertainty of holiday air travel

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
November 11, 2025

Suffolk layoffs spark concern for former, current staff

Zoe Toperosky and Maren Halpin
November 4, 2025

Suffolk University Police Department arming to go into effect Nov. 3

Maren Halpin, Editor in Chief
October 30, 2025

In 30 person layoff, Suffolk leadership focuses on longevity

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2025

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: Student leaders need to focus on their financials

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
October 7, 2025

Nucci’s retirement party marks memorable impact over 33 year Suffolk career

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2025

Editorial: Editors response to professional panel

Maren Halpin, Ella Santanelli, Julia Capraro, Madeline Reyes, Zoe Toperosky, Alexis Crochiere, Michaela Buckley, William Fithian, Victoria White, and Michael Najarian
September 30, 2025

[Photo] King’s Chapel acknowledges their place in the history of slavery with new statue

Corey DeCristofaro, Journal Contributor
September 30, 2025

Where Suffolk event security stands now

Zoe Toperosky and Maren Halpin
September 16, 2025

Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparks mixed emotions at Suffolk

Maren Halpin, Zoe Toperosky, and Alexis Crochiere
September 16, 2025

SGA proposes increase to student activities fee at first meeting

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
September 4, 2025

Suffolk lays off 35 staff members amid financial tensions

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
August 11, 2025

Kelly issues update on SUPD arming

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2025

‘I am Black, I am proud;’ Suffolk recognizes community members at Black Excellence Awards

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
March 25, 2025

SGA election results: Charlie Reyna-Demes to lead fresh Suffolk student leadership board

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
March 5, 2025

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: This Student Press Freedom Day, we prepare for the fight ahead

Maren Halpin, Editor-In-Chief
February 18, 2025

SGA candidates announce bids for spring elections

Maren Halpin, Zoe Toperosky, Leo Woods, Kamdyn Sargent, and Victoria White
February 12, 2025

Stories untold: Massachusetts public records law leaves public in the dark

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2025

[Photo] SUPD Arming Advisory Committee issues draft recommendations for implementation

Leo Woods, News Editor
February 12, 2025

In the nation: Patriots owner’s son announces bid for Boston mayor, Musk-led DOGE causes federal agency shakeups, Trump’s cabinet takes shape, remains recovered from Potomac after plane crash

Leo Woods, Maren Halpin, Julia Capraro, and Zoe Toperosky
February 5, 2025

Suffolk president, Trustees chair face faculty censure vote

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
December 10, 2024

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

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

Alexis Crochiere, Julia Capraro, Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, and Zoe Toperosky
November 12, 2024

Trump wins 2024 presidential election

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

‘A representative of the best of who we can be:’ Suffolk honors Larry Smith’s life of impact

Maren Halpin, Editor-in-Chief
October 23, 2024

CSDI panel highlights culture and community

Victoria White and Maren Halpin
October 15, 2024

The results are in: SGA election brings first runoff in organization history

Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, and Alexis Crochiere
October 2, 2024

In the nation: Green line derails, protests oppose Hillary Clinton in Boston, Hurricane Helene devastates Southeast US, Jimmy Carter turns 100

Maren Halpin, Leo Woods, and Alexis Crochiere
October 2, 2024

Around the world: MCAS scores decline, CA sues ExxonMobil, man charged for Trump assassination attempt, Israeli attacks target Lebanon

Alexis Crochiere, Maren Halpin, and Brooklyn Leighton
September 25, 2024

[Photo] Massachusetts residents deserve affordable housing

Avery Martin, Staff Writer
September 24, 2024

[Photo] Suffolk announces purchase of sixth residence hall

Leo Woods, News Editor
June 26, 2024

Suffolk students describe violent arrests at Emerson encampment

Maren Halpin, News Editor
May 1, 2024

SGA passes resolution against arming SUPD

Maren Halpin
April 11, 2024

OPINION: Eclipsing progress: public understanding of science is essential

Maren Halpin, News Editor
April 9, 2024

Students debate proposed Suffolk police arming in open forum

Maren Halpin, News Editor
April 2, 2024

President, SUPD Chief weigh in on arming debate

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
March 26, 2024

SGA executive board set for Spring 2024 semester

Sarah Roberts and Maren Halpin
March 9, 2024

BPD and SUPD give all clear after bomb threat evacuation

Maren Halpin, News Editor
March 7, 2024

Suffolk PAO ‘Seizes the Day’ with ‘Newsies’

Maren Halpin, News Editor
February 27, 2024

OPINION: Beyond the byline: the case for universal journalism education

Maren Halpin, News Editor
February 20, 2024

Kelly, Lamb discuss arming SUPD in SGA

Maren Halpin, News Editor
February 16, 2024

‘Creating the Dream’ award honors campus leaders

Maren Halpin, News Editor
February 15, 2024

Suffolk SJP leads walkout in solidarity with Palestine

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
February 7, 2024

In the nation: Henry Kissinger dies, ceasefire ends in Gaza, House expels George Santos

William Woodring, Maren Halpin, and Leo Woods
December 5, 2023

Changing the game: Suffolk alum finds basketball as an avenue for impact

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
December 5, 2023

Protesters call for ceasefire during Copley march

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
November 17, 2023

In the nation: authorities bust Boston, Virginia brothel ring, SAG-AFTRA reaches tentative deal

Sarah Roberts and Maren Halpin
November 10, 2023

Boston municipal election brings new, returning faces to City Council

Maren Halpin and Leo Woods
November 9, 2023

See results of the Boston municipal election

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
November 8, 2023

[Photo] Elevator outage in Modern Theater sparks student frustration

Jack Ewer, Journal Contributor
November 3, 2023

Students share experiences, opinions at accreditation open forum

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
October 31, 2023

OPINION: At Suffolk, involvement opens doors — don’t let them stay closed

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
October 31, 2023

In the nation: Manhunt ongoing in Lewiston, House names new Speaker, Boston City Council votes to rename Faneuil Hall

William Woodring, Leo Woods, and Maren Halpin
October 26, 2023

In the nation: police call for ‘move over’ law updates, Gov. Healey passes housing bill, Powell pleads guilty in Georgia election case, Mass. to end emergency sheltering guarantee

William Woodring, Sarah Roberts, Maren Halpin, and Leo Woods
October 22, 2023

‘Proof of Life’ found at the Roadrunner

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
October 17, 2023

In the nation: Scalise drops from Speaker race, RFK Jr. registers as independent, Israel declares war, Santos accused of identity theft

William Woodring, Sarah Roberts, Maren Halpin, and Leo Woods
October 12, 2023

Suffolk’s Black Student Union hosts ‘Meet the Divine Nine’ event

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
October 10, 2023

In the Nation: Speaker McCarthy ousted, Sen. Feinstein dies, scientists awarded Nobel Prize

Maren Halpin, Sarah Roberts, and Leo Woods
October 4, 2023

From page to performance: Suffolk’s Manuela Maria rocks on

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
October 3, 2023

In the nation: WGA strike ends, federal government faces possible shutdown, Biden joins UAW picket line, Menendez faces charges

Leo Woods, Maren Halpin, and Sarah Roberts
September 27, 2023

Suffolk announces development of plan to ‘wind down operations’ at Madrid campus

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
June 20, 2023

In the nation: arraignment for leak of classified documents, settlement reached in FOX News defamation lawsuit

William Woodring and Maren Halpin
April 18, 2023

BSU town hall provides Black Studies program updates

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
April 11, 2023

Suffolk University poll of USVI uncovers truths about life in the territory

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
April 11, 2023

OPINION: Book bans are a hindrance to our children and our future

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
April 11, 2023

OPINION: People before politics: The case for gun control

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
April 4, 2023

Suffolk CCE leaves mark on community during 25th Service Day

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
April 4, 2023

In the nation: Nashville shooting, Warren announces campaign, Pence to testify to Jan. 6 grand jury, Mel King dies at 94

William Woodring, Sarah Roberts, and Maren Halpin
March 28, 2023

Suffolk celebrates community members at annual Celebration of Black Excellence

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
March 28, 2023

Biden administration to decide on fate of Willow Project

William Woodring and Maren Halpin
March 7, 2023

In the nation: Murdaugh sentenced, NTSB investigates Norfolk Southern, U.S. seeks to address bird flu

Leo Woods, Sarah Roberts, and Maren Halpin
March 7, 2023

In the Nation: Bill could subsidize local paper subscriptions, SCOTUS hears student loan arguments, Biden nominates Julie Su for Labor secretary

Sarah Roberts and Maren Halpin
February 28, 2023

Boston establishes first-ever Reparations Task Force

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
February 21, 2023

In the nation: MSU shooting, train derailment, DNC primary calendar

William Woodring and Maren Halpin
February 15, 2023

Applications now open for Orientation Leader, Ram Supporter

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
February 14, 2023

Suffolk University community speaks on Black History Month

Maren Halpin, Asst. News Editor
February 8, 2023

Suffolk performing arts groups electrified the Modern at Winter Concert

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022

Healey announces transition committees, includes 2 alum

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
December 7, 2022

Select Wyndham residents to be moved on campus for the spring

Grace MacDonald and Maren Halpin
December 6, 2022

Democrats sweep Mass. Midterms

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022

Mayor Wu announces new plan for ’24-hour downtown’

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
November 9, 2022

Suffolk UNICEF hosts DEI and cultural competency discussion

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022

Sysco strike comes to an end, Dining talks effects

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022

Suffolk community celebrates Diwali

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
October 25, 2022

Suffolk hosts Indigenous leaders at Sargent Hall event

Maren Halpin, Journal Contributor
October 19, 2022

Career Center celebrates opening of new space

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
October 18, 2022

Suffolk Career Center set to open new space

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
October 12, 2022

Suffolk community recognizes Indigenous People’s Day

Maren Halpin, Staff Writer
October 11, 2022

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