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Shealagh Sullivan

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief | she/her

Shealagh is a senior majoring in journalism with a minor in international relations from Ashby, Massachusetts. She has previously worked as a co-op for the Boston Globe on the homepage desk and as an intern for GBH News and Boston Public Radio. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, finding a new favorite coffee spot and exploring Boston. She is a huge art lover and wants nothing more than to see the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. After graduation, Shealagh hopes to be a political journalist in Washington D.C.

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Suffolk community members remember Deborah Geisler for having a profound impact on everyone who had the honor of getting to know her.

In memory of Deborah Geisler: a life of impact

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
April 24, 2024
Letter from the Editor: Suffolk gave me more than a degree, it gave me a home

Letter from the Editor: Suffolk gave me more than a degree, it gave me a home

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
April 23, 2024
In the nation: Impeachment papers brought against Mayorkas, SCOTUS hears Jan. 6 argument, jury selection begins for Read case, Iran strikes Israel in drone attack

In the nation: Impeachment papers brought against Mayorkas, SCOTUS hears Jan. 6 argument, jury selection begins for Read case, Iran strikes Israel in drone attack

Shealagh Sullivan, William Woodring, Leo Woods, and Sarah Roberts
April 17, 2024
SUPD Chief James Connolly answers student questions about the possible arming of SUPD at the March 19 forum.

President, SUPD Chief weigh in on arming debate

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
March 26, 2024
Suffolk Universitys annual Day of Giving happens March 20. Donations can be made online or in person at various Suffolk academic buildings.

[Photo] Suffolk Day of Giving focuses on scholarships following FAFSA delay

Lilly Miron, Journal Contributor
March 20, 2024
SUPD Lieutenant Ramon Nunez and Captain Gerard Coletta at a SGA meeting Feb. 9, 2022.

‘Throwing more guns at a problem doesn’t create less violence’: Students grapple with prospect of arming SUPD

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
February 28, 2024
Courtesy of Nika Chelnokova.

Suffolk Law strives to make change in Ukraine war

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
February 21, 2024
Untitled design (4)

[Photo] OPINION: Beyond the byline: the case for universal journalism education

Maren Halpin, News Editor
February 20, 2024
Suffolk University Students for Justice in Palestine protest on Tremont Street, alongside students from Emerson and Berklee College Jan. 25.

[Photo] Letter to the Editor: Suffolk University must stand with Palestine in the midst of genocide

Suffolk University Students for Justice in Palestine
February 14, 2024
Jorge Alberto Rubio and Armando Rivera.

‘Machine Learning’ brings humanity and AI together

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
February 13, 2024
Students from the three colleges gather in front of an Emerson College academic building during the Jan. 25 walkout.

Suffolk SJP leads walkout in solidarity with Palestine

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
February 7, 2024
73 Tremont

Provost Julie Sandell announces retirement

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
December 7, 2023
Performers and guests pose all together to commemorate the night with a group photo.

[Photo] Fusion Fest promotes cultural inclusivity, expression on campus

William Fithian, Staff Writer
December 5, 2023
Enrique Pepén poses with Boston residents during his City Council campaign.

‘The city raised me’: Suffolk alum reflects on college career following election victory

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
December 5, 2023
A group of protestors lead the march with a banner that reads Free Palestine.

Protesters call for ceasefire during Copley march

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
November 17, 2023
Edgar Allan Poes The Fall of the House of Usher in print. The new adapted mini series premiered on Netflix Oct. 12.

New Netflix series ushers in horror

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
November 8, 2023
Laundry room in the basement of 10 West.

Suffolk SGA announces resolution removing charge for laundry on-campus

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
October 25, 2023
Members of Suffolk Mock Trial

Order in the court! Mock Trial gears up for competition

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor in Chief
October 4, 2023
Clinton Oreofe poses with his award for serving as SGA Treasurer at the 2023 SGA Awards. Oreofe was elected to serve as SGA President for the upcoming academic year.

SGA President Clinton Oreofe strives for inclusivity, leadership: ‘My biggest goal is just to set an example for the future generations’

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
July 18, 2023
Suffolk Universitys Madrid campus

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

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
June 20, 2023
Suffolk Universitys Days of Giving campaign is running April 26-27. Donations can be made online or via text message.

Suffolk Days of Giving raises thousands for campus life, financial aid

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
April 26, 2023
OPINION: Media coverage of mass shootings needs reform

OPINION: Media coverage of mass shootings needs reform

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
April 4, 2023
SGA talks Rammython, hears remarks on TPUSA

SGA talks Rammython, hears remarks on TPUSA

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-chief
April 4, 2023
The Bank of America, where Rosenberg was chief executive and chairman from 1990 to 1996

In remembrance of Richard Rosenberg: A Journal alum, titan in business, philanthropy, and a beloved family man

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
March 28, 2023
Protests continue in Iran over womens rights, government crackdown

Protests continue in Iran over women’s rights, government crackdown

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2023
In the nation: President Carter enters hospice, Haleys run for president, Wu vetoes school committee bill

In the nation: President Carter enters hospice, Haley’s run for president, Wu vetoes school committee bill

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring
February 21, 2023
SGA discusses orientation leader applications, Suffolk CARES drive and more

SGA discusses orientation leader applications, Suffolk CARES drive and more

Shealagh Sullivan and Stephen Merrick
February 21, 2023
Students raise their voices in support of Black Studies: History is history

Students raise their voices in support of Black Studies: ‘History is history’

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
February 8, 2023
Activists demonstrate in Boston in support of reproductive rights.

Annual Women’s March advocates for abortion access following Roe v. Wade overturn

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2023
Sen. Raphael Warnock at a campaign event

Warnock wins GA

Sarah Roberts, Shealagh Sullivan, and Leo Woods
December 7, 2022
Veteran’s Day luncheon highlights suicide awareness, local nonprofit

Veteran’s Day luncheon highlights suicide awareness, local nonprofit

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
November 16, 2022
Sammy Rae and The Friends pose for a photoshoot.

‘Boston is like a second home’: Sammy Rae and The Friends rock the Roadrunner

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor in Chief
November 10, 2022
Members of Fusion Dhamaka

Suffolk community celebrates Diwali

Shealagh Sullivan and Maren Halpin
October 25, 2022
Midterm Madness: Healey and Diehl square off in first gubernatorial debate

Midterm Madness: Healey and Diehl square off in first gubernatorial debate

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor in Chief
October 18, 2022
Suffolk celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Suffolk celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
October 4, 2022
Outside of Suffolk Universitys Stahl Building

CARES kicks off ‘Pack the Pantry’

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor in Chief
September 27, 2022
CAS graduates turn their tassels

‘We all belong here’; Suffolk hosts 2022 commencement ceremony

Shealagh Sullivan, Editor-in-Chief
June 7, 2022
The back entrance of 73 Tremont St.

Suffolk adjunct union enters into contract negotiations with university

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 26, 2022
New program Ram Institute launches this May

New program ‘Ram Institute’ launches this May

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
April 19, 2022
The Quran, the holy book of Islam, in the Interfaith Center (Sawyer 823)

‘It’s a long time of reflection for me;’ Suffolk community observes Ramadan

Shealagh Sullivan and Leo Woods
April 19, 2022
Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to be first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmed to be first Black woman on the Supreme Court

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring
April 12, 2022
Suffolk Outing: Bridging the gap between students and nature

Suffolk Outing: Bridging the gap between students and nature

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
Alternative Spring Break continues to give back through service program

Alternative Spring Break continues to give back through service program

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
March 30, 2022
Students react as university drops mask mandate

Students react as university drops mask mandate

Katelyn Norwood and Shealagh Sullivan
March 9, 2022
Political Update: Biden announces Supreme Court Nominee

Political Update: Biden announces Supreme Court Nominee

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan
March 8, 2022
Nail art as designed by Catari Giglio

Student business nails it at Suffolk

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
March 8, 2022
Candidates forum Thursday.

SGA hosts annual candidate forum ahead of elections

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
March 7, 2022
Suffolk University to lift mask mandate

Suffolk University to lift mask mandate

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2022
Image courtesy of Tara Maltese

Tara Maltese: Her campaign for communication

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
March 2, 2022
Peterson captures photos of Madrid from her time abroad.

Suffolk student studies in Spain for second semester

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
February 8, 2022
The Massachusetts State House during the snowstorm Saturday.

Biden to nominate first Black woman SCOTUS justice; MA political update

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
February 1, 2022
Students discuss the American dream during panel

Suffolk Votes hosts final panel in current events series

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
December 8, 2021
Outside of Suffolk Universitys Stahl Building

Students say burnout can hurt more than just academics

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
December 8, 2021
Suffolk Universitys Center for Womens Health and Human Rights

Women’s Center advances health and human rights initiatives

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
December 8, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse

Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges after killing two men during protest

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2021
Vanessa Stuart celebrates a Rams goal during their comeback win at UMass Boston earlier this season.

Suffolk international athlete finds community in Boston

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
November 17, 2021
Counter-demonstrator sprays protester with a chemical irritant

Protesters and counter-demonstrators go head to head in Boston Common

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring
November 10, 2021
Students participate in panel

Suffolk Votes hosts first panel on bipartisan social issues

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
November 10, 2021
Wu wins Boston mayoral election

Wu wins Boston mayoral election

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan
November 3, 2021
Secretary Kassie Peloso (left) and President Sunghee Lee (right) pose at Unspoken Feelings event

Unspoken Feelings speaks volumes about campus art inclusivity

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
November 3, 2021
SGA hosts Sundaes with your senator to hear student needs

SGA hosts ‘Sundaes with your senator’ to hear student needs

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
November 3, 2021
Maguire posing on a Cessna 180 during her trip to Alaska.

Suffolk senior takes to the sky pursuing pilots license

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
October 27, 2021
Outside of Boston City Hall

Essaibi George and Wu discuss housing, opioid crisis in final debate

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
October 26, 2021
SUPD car on Tremont Street.

SUPD publishes annual Clery safety report

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
October 20, 2021
2021 Boston Marathon winners Benson Kipruto (left) and Diana Kipyogei (right) cross the finish line

Long road to Boston Marathon 2021

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
October 13, 2021
Children in indigenous garb on top of the former statue of Christopher Columbus in Christopher Columbus Park in Bostons North End neighborhood.

Boston recognizes and honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan
October 13, 2021
Students gather on Roemer Plaza Thursday to see over 75 student clubs and offices.

Annual Involvement Fair returns in-person

Shealagh Sullivan, Assistant News Editor
September 28, 2021
OPINION: The normalization of sexual violence in college must stop

OPINION: The normalization of sexual violence in college must stop

Shealagh Sullivan, Asst. News Editor
September 28, 2021
New dining provider addresses concerns, committee chairs selected

New dining provider addresses concerns, committee chairs selected

William Woodring and Shealagh Sullivan
September 21, 2021
Suffolks residence hall at 1 Court St.

Suffolk to require COVID-19 vaccine for students, faculty this fall

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring
April 29, 2021
Michelle Samours drawings displayed at “Poetic Botany: Artists and Plants.

Suffolk gallery features works from parts of nature

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
“Poetic Botany: Artists and Plants was displayed from March 1 to April 23.

[Photo] Spring Fest closes the semester on a high note

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer
April 27, 2021
Screen capture from the New York Times livestream

Derek Chauvin found guilty of murder and manslaughter in death of George Floyd

Shealagh Sullivan and William Woodring
April 20, 2021
Two COVID-19 vaccines currently in the making

CDC pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine over rare blood clots

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 20, 2021
WSFR hosts annual lock in for charity

WSFR hosts annual lock in for charity

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
Opinion: Biden, it’s time for an immigration policy change

Opinion: Biden, it’s time for an immigration policy change

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 13, 2021
QSU panel shines light on Transgender Awareness Day

QSU panel shines light on Transgender Awareness Day

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
Demonstrators march during a March 14 Stop Asian Hate Rally in Boston.

Suffolk students weigh in on how to fight anti-Asian hate

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 30, 2021
Suffolk bias reporting system gives students opportunity to report hate on campus

Suffolk bias reporting system gives students opportunity to report hate on campus

Shealagh Sullivan and Olivia Acevedo
March 23, 2021
Boston City Hall

Walsh confirmed as labor secretary, Janey becomes first woman and person of color as Boston mayor

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Opinion: Women’s History Month is a time to relearn and celebrate intersectionality

Opinion: Women’s History Month is a time to relearn and celebrate intersectionality

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 23, 2021
Suffolk community looks to cash in on new stimulus package

Suffolk community looks to cash in on new stimulus package

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 16, 2021
The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is approved by WHO, creating new opportunities for vaccinations.

Oxford-AstraZenca vaccine gets WHO approval

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
March 2, 2021
Experts discuss dark past of slavery, racial injustice in Massachusetts

Experts discuss dark past of slavery, racial injustice in Massachusetts

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 24, 2021
COVID-19 variants have been documented across the world

New COVID-19 variants reported around the world

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 16, 2021
New law guarantees better Title IX protections on campuses

New law guarantees better Title IX protections on campuses

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
February 9, 2021
Suffolk professors give their input on COVID-19 regulations

Suffolk science professors share their thoughts on COVID-19

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
December 8, 2020
Climate protesters demand change

Seminar discusses intersection between environmentalism and race

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 24, 2020
Joe Biden from his days in Barack Obamas administration. Image from the White House via picryl

Biden’s plans for first days in office

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren at a ROE Act event.

Warren, Markey promote ROE Act, abortion protections in Mass. at online event

Shealagh Sullivan, Journal Contributor
November 11, 2020
Chile citizens take to the streets and protest

Chile citizens vote to replace their constitution

Shealagh Sullivan, Journal Contributor
November 3, 2020
Student-led protests take to the streets of Thailand

Student-led protests breakout in Thailand

Shealagh Sullivan, Journal Contributor
October 27, 2020
Courtesy of Tara Giancaspro Via Flickr

Suffolk students make case for Biden

Shealagh Sullivan, Journal Contributor
October 20, 2020
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