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Michael Najarian

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor | he/him

Michael is a junior print/web journalism major from Framingham, Massachusetts. He’s also a member of the Cross Country and Track & Field teams. Outside of running and writing for the Journal, Michael is an avid Boston sports fan who can be seen watching sports quite frequently. After graduation, Michael is looking for a career in the sports industry.

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In the nation: Star-studded space crew reaches new heights in Blue Origin adventure, Harvard sues Trump over federal funding freeze, Discussion continues with El Salvador's president over deportation 'administrative error,' 'Illegal monopoly:' Meta anti-trust lawsuit begins with Zuckerberg on the stand

In the nation: Star-studded space crew reaches new heights in Blue Origin adventure, Harvard sues Trump over federal funding freeze, Discussion continues with El Salvador’s president over deportation ‘administrative error,’ ‘Illegal monopoly:’ Meta anti-trust lawsuit begins with Zuckerberg on the stand

Victoria White, Michael Najarian, and Julia Capraro
April 15, 2025
Suffolk University spring sports endure tough week of mixed midseason results

Suffolk University spring sports endure tough week of mixed midseason results

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 15, 2025
Suffolk spring sports stumble into conference play with tough week

Suffolk spring sports stumble into conference play with tough week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 8, 2025
Lacrosse, track & field shine bright through rough Suffolk sports week

Lacrosse, track & field shine bright through rough Suffolk sports week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
In the nation: Tufts student detained by ICE held in Louisiana, AG Bondi orders death penalty for suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, Retrial for Karen Read begins, Trump tells NBC 'I'm not joking' about third term

In the nation: Tufts student detained by ICE held in Louisiana, AG Bondi orders death penalty for suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, Retrial for Karen Read begins, Trump tells NBC ‘I’m not joking’ about third term

Leo Woods, Zoe Toperosky, Julia Capraro, and Michael Najarian
April 1, 2025
Boston's popular Keytar Bear showcased in new student-made film

Boston’s popular Keytar Bear showcased in new student-made film

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 1, 2025
Leslie Steiner (left) and Elise Wainwright (right) holding the Commonwealth Coast Conference championship trophy in 2023 (courtesy of Leslie Steiner).

‘You instill a lot of confidence in her:’ Women’s hockey’s Steiner reflects on impactful four-year Suffolk career

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Suffolk sports continue early season struggles in up and down week

Suffolk sports continue early season struggles in up and down week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
March 25, 2025
Senior and captain Sammy Lassman shooting the puck in traffic during a home game against Johnson & Wales University.

Women’s hockey sees season end with semifinal road loss to Endicott

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
March 2, 2025
Senior forward Keenan Robertson and Wentworth guard Jack Connell jockeying for position during a Feb. 25 game.

Men’s basketball drops tension-filled championship game against WNE

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Suffolk and Curry players get into a scuffle in front of Curry goaltender Shane Soderwall Feb. 1.

[Photo] Men’s hockey’s playoff push ends with semifinal loss to Curry College

Joseph Dimino, Sports Editor
March 1, 2025
Keenan Robertson high-fiving teammates before a game against the Wentworth Institute of Technology Feb. 25.

Second half surge sends men’s basketball past Endicott, to CNE championship game

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 27, 2025
Goalie CJ Hapward during a game against Johnson & Wales University.

[Photo] Men’s hockey topples Nichols for first round home ice playoff win

Joseph Dimino, Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Senior forward Sam Molind shooting the puck during a Jan. 31 game against the University of New England.

Women’s hockey rolls past WNE for first round road playoff win

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 26, 2025
Sophomore guard Nick Verdile before a first round playoff game against the Wentworth Institute of Technology Feb. 25.

Second half rally lifts men’s basketball past Wentworth for first round victory

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 25, 2025
The Lacrosse team celebrates after a goal by Eliza Bryant in the second quarter of a game against Dean College Feb. 22.

Lacrosse topples Dean College for first win in program history

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 22, 2025
Around the world: Judge gives Musk, DOGE go-ahead to continue work, 80 passengers survive plane overturning on Toronto runway, NYC mayor appeals to Trump to avoid conviction, Mexican president threatens lawsuit over Gulf renaming

Around the world: Judge gives Musk, DOGE go-ahead to continue work, 80 passengers survive plane overturning on Toronto runway, NYC mayor appeals to Trump to avoid conviction, Mexican president threatens lawsuit over Gulf renaming

Julia Capraro, Michael Najarian, and Victoria White
February 18, 2025
Suffolk sports enter winter playoff push with victory-filled week

Suffolk sports enter winter playoff push with victory-filled week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 18, 2025
Suffolk Rams charge into playoff push in week full of wins and woes

Suffolk Rams charge into playoff push in week full of wins and woes

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Senior forward Maddie Gagliano and Cassidy Rockwood battle for the puck during a Nov. 15 home game.

Women’s hockey stumbles at Nichols for fourth straight loss

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Members of the men's hockey team celebrate after a goal against Johnson & Wales University Dec. 6.

[Photo] Team spotlight: Offense blazes Men’s hockey into playoff picture

Joseph Dimino, Sports Editor
February 11, 2025
Suffolk sports struggle as February schedule begins

Suffolk sports struggle as February schedule begins

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 4, 2025
Goaltender Lily O'Neil holding the CCC championship trophy in 2023 (courtesy of Vanessa Stuart).

O’Neil makes difficult decision to hang up the skates due to upper body injury

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Stellar December wraps up fall semester for Suffolk sports

Stellar December wraps up fall semester for Suffolk sports

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
December 10, 2024
Danny Yardemian dribbles the ball while battling with guard Malik Gelinas Dec. 7.

[Photo] Men’s basketball stomps Curry at home to pad winning streak

Liam McCall, Staff Writer
December 10, 2024
Suffolk sports deal with setbacks in action-packed week

Suffolk sports deal with setbacks in action-packed week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 20, 2024
Sophomore forward Aiden Levee-Oshiro shoots the puck while falling to the ice.

[Photo] Women’s hockey splits two game weekend against Johnson & Wales

Victoria White, Staff Writer
November 20, 2024
Chloe Clement, Morgan Kelsey and McKenna Keowen waiting for a serve in volleyball’s first round playoff matchup.

Volleyball’s playoff run ends with first round sweep to Western New England

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
The Suffolk University volleyball team lined up before a matchup against Western New England University Nov. 12.

[Photo] Volleyball celebrates seniors, fall to Endicott in regular season finale

Joseph Dimino, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Championship endings and winter season’s greetings cap off sports week

Championship endings and winter season’s greetings cap off sports week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 13, 2024
Suffolk men's soccer celebrating after winning the Conference of New England Championship Nov. 9.

Men’s soccer soars to CNE championship in penalty kick thriller

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 9, 2024
Suffolk University and Roger Williams University men's soccer starters lined up before a Oct. 26 matchup.

Men’s soccer secures championship game spot with semifinal shutout

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
The Massachusetts State House.

Incumbents sweep races for Mass. House seats

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Fall playoffs and winter openers headline packed Suffolk sports week

Fall playoffs and winter openers headline packed Suffolk sports week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
November 6, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports start championship chase as season nears end

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports start championship chase as season nears end

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 30, 2024
The stage at the Inside the NBA live show, where Shaboozey and Benson Boone performed for fans in attendance.

[Photo] “Inside the NBA” hits City Hall Plaza as Celtics begin title defense

Avery Martin, Staff Writer
October 30, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports enter final stretch of fall season strong

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports enter final stretch of fall season strong

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 22, 2024
Suffolk University women's basketball is entering another season at the Larry E. Smith and Michael S. Smith Court.

[Photo] Women’s basketball starting season hungry after playoff defeat

Tracy LaCara, Staff Writer
October 22, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports shine in dominating week of action

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports shine in dominating week of action

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Junior midfielder Ford Lee gets ready to take a corner kick during a game against the University of Hartford Oct. 5.

Men’s soccer drops road tilt with Boston College

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 15, 2024
Members of the men’s soccer team celebrate after forward Francisco Valck’s goal Oct. 5.

[Photo] Men’s soccer blanks Hartford to stay undefeated in conference play

Bella Wawrzyniak, Journal Contributor
October 8, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports net important victories in big week

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports net important victories in big week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 8, 2024
Libero Morgan Kelsey serving the ball during a playoff matchup against the Wentworth Institute of Technology Nov. 9, 2023.

Volleyball topples Johnson & Wales to end long losing streak

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 3, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports fight through challenging week

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports fight through challenging week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
October 1, 2024
TD Garden before a Boston Bruins game against the Minnesota Wild Dec. 19. The Bruins lost to the Wild 4-3.

[Photo] Swayman dilemma lingers over Bruins with regular season approaching

Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor
October 1, 2024
Libero Morgan Kelsey serves the ball during a semifinal playoff matchup against the Wentworth Institute of Technology Nov. 9, 2023.

[Photo] Kelsey aces latest milestone in volleyball’s dominating start

Joseph Dimino, Asst. Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Suffolk women's soccer team lined up for the national anthem ahead of their game vs UMass Dartmouth Sept. 3.

[Photo] Women’s soccer hits two game rough patch against Lesley and Gordon

Bella Wawrzyniak, Journal Contributor
September 24, 2024
Michael's Minute: peaks and valleys highlight Suffolk sports week

Michael’s Minute: peaks and valleys highlight Suffolk sports week

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
September 24, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk Rams surge into new season

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk Rams surge into new season

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
September 18, 2024
Suffolk University men's soccer is entering another season at James A. Sartori Stadium in East Boston.

[Photo] Men’s soccer enters season fueled by championship aspirations

Joseph Dimino, Asst. Sports Editor
August 30, 2024
Suffolk University women's tennis head coach Zack Goodstein.

Goodstein joins Suffolk as women’s tennis head coach

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
August 8, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk Rams wrap up for the summer

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk Rams wrap up for the summer

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
May 14, 2024
Alex Sorenti-Burns celebrates after touching third base following a home run.

Baseball starts playoff run strong with runaway win over Wentworth

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
May 8, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk Rams stumble into season’s final stretch

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk Rams stumble into season’s final stretch

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 23, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports weekly roundup

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports weekly roundup

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
TD Garden before a Boston Bruins game against the Vegas Golden Knights Feb. 29. The Bruins defeated the Golden Knights 5-4.

Bruins play-by-play broadcaster Edwards announces retirement

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Senior pitcher Garret Roberts throws a pitch during baseball's 11-4 loss to Lasell University March 3.

Baseball leaves Emerson in the dust in Marathon Monday rout

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 16, 2024
Suffolk volleyball/men's tennis head coach Scott Blanchard addresses the volleyball team during a timeout in the CCC Semifinals against the Wentworth Institute of Technology Nov. 9.

Blanchard pulling double duty coaching pair of Suffolk teams

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Michael's Minute: Suffolk sports weekly roundup

Michael’s Minute: Suffolk sports weekly roundup

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 9, 2024
Fenway Park after a Boston Red Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 27.

Former Red Sox president and CEO Lucchino dies

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
April 2, 2024
Suffolk University's women's lacrosse team will play its home games at East Boston Memorial Park.

Women’s lacrosse gearing up for inaugural season

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Graduate student Danny Yardemian jostles with a defender for a loose ball during a game against Colby-Sawyer college Nov. 15.

Men’s basketball falls short of CCC title against Roger Williams

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 27, 2024
Amanda DeAngelis, Lauren Romito and Jordan Moreau celebrate a basket in the second half of Suffolk's quarterfinal matchup against Endicott College Feb. 20.

Men’s and women’s basketball triumphant over Endicott in CCC quarterfinals

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Men's hockey goalie CJ Hapward stretching before a game against Salve Regina University Feb. 9.

Men’s hockey’s Hapward relishes his fresh start

Michael Najarian, Sports Editor
February 20, 2024
Graduate student guard Danny Yardemian takes a contested jump shot. Yardemian set a career high in points (17) and free throws made (4) in a 76-62 loss against Tufts University at Smith Court Nov. 17.

Ram Roundup: A changing of the seasons

Jamie Taris, Michael Najarian, and William Woodring
December 6, 2023
Players of the volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point during their semifinal game against Wentworth.

Volleyball’s playoff run ends with semifinal defeat to Wentworth

Michael Najarian, Asst. Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Junior forward Matteo Simonini dribbles over a player in a game against Nichols College Oct. 7.

Men’s soccer falls in CCC semis against WNE

Michael Najarian, Asst. Sports Editor
October 31, 2023
Fenway Park during a Red Sox game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 26.

Red Sox hire Craig Breslow as head of baseball operations

Michael Najarian, Asst. Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
The Suffolk University volleyball team celebrates from the bench in a matchup against Curry College Oct. 3. The Rams won the game in a 3-0 sweep.

Volleyball rolling through CCC with victory at WNE

Michael Najarian, Asst. Sports Editor
October 12, 2023
Junior outside hitter McKenna Keowen in a game against Baldwin Wallace on Sept. 2.

Volleyball drops showdown with Eastern Nazarene, rebounds at Nichols

Michael Najarian, Asst. Sports Editor
September 26, 2023
Sophomore Harry Painter lead the Rams with five RBIs in the win. Painter also started on the mound for the Rams, logging five innings pitched, allowing two runs while striking out eight hitters.

Baseball dashes past Emerson in Marathon Monday matchup

Michael Najarian, Staff Writer
April 18, 2023
The Baseball team celebrates a successful inning on Sunday versus Nichols

Baseball starts conference slate with doubleheader sweep of Nichols

Michael Najarian, Staff Writer
March 28, 2023
Women’s hockey wins CCC title, to compete in NCAA tournament Wednesday

Women’s hockey wins CCC title, to compete in NCAA tournament Wednesday

Michael Najarian, Staff Writer
March 7, 2023
OPINION: Trading players is not a slam dunk

OPINION: Trading players is not a slam dunk

Michael Najarian, Staff Writer
February 28, 2023

Men’s hockey sees playoff hopes end with weekend sweep

Michael Najarian, Staff Writer
February 21, 2023

Men’s hockey fall to #13 UNE at home

Michael Najarian, Staff Writer
February 7, 2023
Suffolk's Jessie Kennedy attacks the goal against Endicott College on Nov. 18.

Women’s hockey skates past UNE with shutout win

Michael Najarian, Journal Contributor
December 7, 2022
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