The Suffolk Journal

The Suffolk Journal serves as the student newspaper for undergraduates at Suffolk University. It has been in operation since 1936 without interruption. Each week, The Journal publishes a 16-page print edition that is distributed throughout the campus.

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‘When there’s a challenge, there’s opportunity’; Suffolk panel discusses youth civic engagement, social justice amid tense political climate

1 week ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Leo Woods

Suffolk University community members were invited to engage in a discussion about finding civic engagement opportunities during today’s political climate April 10 with three panelists working to empower people through education.
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-t

1 week ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Victoria White |Michael Najarian |Julia Capraro

Star-studded space crew reaches new heights in Blue Origin adventureAn all-female space exhibition launched by Blue Origin had a safe take-off and landing April 14, all in 10 minutes and 21 seconds. The crew for the mission was made up of Pop star Katy Perry, journalist Gayle King, aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe, social entrepreneur and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn and Jeff Bezos’ journalist fiancée Lauren Sánchez.
Suffolk University spring sports endure tough week of mixed midseason results

1 week ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Michael Najarian

This week in Suffolk University sports: Baseball’s losing streak reaches six, softball returns with two doubleheader sweeps, lacrosse splits two game week, women’s golf shines and history made for outdoor track & field. Baseball extends losing streak to 6Taking on Babson College April 9, baseball was battling with the Beavers, entering the eighth inning tied 4-4.
President Kelly affirms support for Suffolk’s international community

1 week ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Leo Woods

Suffolk University President Marisa Kelly affirmed the university’s support for international community members in a statement April 10 as a response to the federal government revoking visas, detaining and deporting international students across the nation in recent weeks. In the statement, Kelly recognized the university’s commitment to “access and inclusion” as critical to achieving Suffolk’s mission and how the international community makes Suffolk better.
In the nation: Wu launches re-election campaign, Stock market tumbles in response to Trump tariffs, Storms kill at least 20 in South and Midwest, Supreme Court rules on Trump administration deportations, Councilor Fernandes Anderson resigns amid corruptio

2 weeks ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Leo Woods

Wu announces re-election campaign in BostonBoston Mayor Michelle Wu announced her bid for re-election April 5 at an event to kick off the campaign. Wu has been outspoken about advocating for Boston to be a sanctuary city for LGBTQ+ people and her stances on supporting the immigrant community. Running against Wu is Josh Kraft, son of billionaire New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who announced his candidacy in February.
Suffolk spring sports stumble into conference play with tough week

2 weeks ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Michael Najarian

This week in Suffolk University sports: Baseball stumbles against conference foes, lacrosse returns to .500, golf tees off on spring schedule and outdoor track rewrites school record book. Baseball extends losing streak to fourBaseball hosted Conference of New England rival Nichols College for a doubleheader April 6 at East Boston Memorial Park, with the Rams being swept by the Bison, losing game one 2-1 and game two 7-1.
Lacrosse, track & field shine bright through rough Suffolk sports week

3 weeks ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Michael Najarian

This week in Suffolk University sports: baseball gets mercy ruled twice, men’s tennis still in search of first win, lacrosse starts conference play strong and outdoor track & field kicks off seasonBaseball gets mercy ruled twiceBaseball took on nationally ranked Babson College March 26, ending up on the wrong side of a 13-3 mercy rule loss to the Beavers.
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

3 weeks ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Leo Woods |Zoe Toperosky |Julia Capraro |Michael Najarian

Tufts PhD student detained by ICE held in LouisianaRümeymsa Öztürk was detained by six masked, unmarked immigration enforcement officers in Somerville around 5 p.m. March 25. The 30-year-old PhD candidate at Tufts University was approached near her apartment on her way to an Iftar dinner with friends to break her Ramadan fast when a neighbor’s security camera caught the footage of the arrest. Öztürk is an international student from Turkey with a valid F-1 visa.
Suffolk University named ‘voter friendly’ for students by Campus Vote Project

3 weeks ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Leo Woods

In recognition of Suffolk University’s efforts to make voting accessible to students during the 2024 election, the Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators named the university as a “voter friendly campus” March 25. Suffolk was one of 272 colleges and universities across 39 states and Washington, D.C. that received the distinction for 2025-2026.
Boston’s famous Keytar Bear is a heroic symbol in new student-made film

3 weeks ago | thesuffolkjournal.com | Michael Najarian

Excitement was palpable at Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre March 7, as a packed crowd settled into their seats for the premiere screening of “Keytar Bear,” a 12-minute film directed by Kely Maloney. The film tells the story of Boston’s infamous Keytar Bear, who can be seen playing music on his keytar throughout the streets of Downtown Boston. The film’s website’s description of the project is “A street busker dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the evils that plague his home.