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The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

Your School. Your Paper. Since 1936.

The Suffolk Journal

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Somerset doesn’t suit students’ needs

Brigitte Carreiro October 7, 2015

The eagerly awaited 20 Somerset building was promised to include a full cafeteria equipped to better meet the dining needs of students. However, it failed. Where the cafe succeeds in variety, it lacks...

(Left to right) Senior Courtney Colaluca, junior Brooke Waugh, Dean Ann Coyne, and Assistant Director of SLI Alex Paterson linked arms and took a spin around the rink. Courtesy of Journal Contributor.

Success for first PC event on Roemer Plaza

October 2, 2015

By Elizabeth Hadley and Andrew Navaroli   On a typical weekday Roemer Plaza is swarmed with students and teachers, but on Wednesday, the plaza was transformed into a roller skating rink courtesy...

The class of 2019 posed for a group picture during the university’s annual cookout. Courtesy of Suffolk University.

Welcome Week fuels freshmen with excitement and confidence about Suffolk

September 25, 2015

By Andrew Navaroli   With a wide variety of events spread throughout Boston and across Suffolk University’s campus, Welcome Week 2015 provided many freshmen with the opportunity to get comfortable...

Suffolk Universitys Archer building sits behind the Massachusetts State House at the top of Temple Street. Craig Martin/Journal Staff.

Mixed feelings arise as university begins transition

Brigitte Carreiro September 25, 2015

Suffolk University’s Archer and Donahue buildings have been sold as of July 1, prompting students and faculty to express their hopeful yet concerned thoughts on the change. Senior Vice President for...

President Margaret McKenna (center) cuts the ceremonial ribbon at the opening of 20 Somerset. She was joined by distinguished guests, including city and state officials and members of the Suffolk community. Students, faculty, donors, and trustees arrived to see the opening of Suffolk’s newest academic building, located across from Sawyer. Brigitte Carreiro/Journal Staff.

Leaving Temple Street a smart move for Suffolk

September 24, 2015

By Benjamin Chan   After selling its Donahue and Archer buildings on Temple Street in July, Suffolk University will move off of historic Beacon Hill at the end of this school year. As a new...

(Photo by Jonathan Acosta Abi Hassan)

In a time of change, SGA needs to know what the students want

Melissa Hanson September 17, 2014

The Student Government Association has begun making plans for the year, but in the midst of change at Suffolk and on top of their immediate goals, SGA needs to know what the students want. First on...

(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Suffolk’s debt cushioned by assets; McCarthy stresses efficiency

Will Senar March 27, 2014

In an exclusive interview with The Suffolk Journal following two town hall meetings with faculty, Suffolk University President James McCarthy pushed plans to streamline the university physically and bolster...

Photo by Ally Thibault

Suffolk officially places Fenton on market

Melissa Hanson January 16, 2014

Suffolk has put its Fenton building officially on the market, a university spokesman said today, and the city of Boston assessed its value at more than $9 million. Fenton, located at 32 Derne Street,...

Left to right: James McCarthy, Thomas Menino, John Nucci
(Photo courtesy of Suffolk University)

Shovels enter dirt of 20 Somerset, promising education to emerge

Thalia Yunen November 20, 2013

Suffolk University, through combined efforts and input from neighbors and city officials, was able to hold the groundbreaking ceremony for a new academic building at 20 Somerset St. last Thursday with...

Suffolk given the green light to begin construction of 20 Somerset

Suffolk given the green light to begin construction of 20 Somerset

February 20, 2013

Melissa Hanson  Asst. News Editor Suffolk’s plans for 20 Somerset, the new innovative building to open in fall 2015, were unanimously approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board, according...

President McCarthy Shares Plans for 20 Somerset

President McCarthy Shares Plans for 20 Somerset

January 24, 2013

Gherardo Astaldi  Journal Contributor Plans for 20 Somerset are underway as Suffolk University promises to open the doors of its new building in the fall of 2015. After the Suffolk trustees put...

President McCarthy Talks on 20 Somerset Expansion

President McCarthy Talks on 20 Somerset Expansion

December 19, 2012

Melissa Hanson  Asst. News Editor After an unexpected leak of information by the Boston Globe, Suffolk University’s President James McCarthy and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Greg...

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