The Suffolk Journal

14/12/2024

NEWS: Suffolk University adjunct professors submitted an official complaint against the university to the National Labor Relations Board mid-November regarding unfair compensation for mandatory faculty training and seminars. As of Dec. 10, the union has yet to receive further instructions from the NLRB.

A number of undergraduate and graduate school professors are a part of the American Federation of Teachers, a union that helps protect the rights of all teaching professionals across the United States.

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Story by Alexis Crochiere, News Editor.

14/12/2024

ARTS: Boston welcomed some holiday cheer with the 83rd annual Christmas tree lighting in the Boston Common Nov. 5.

Despite the chilly breeze that took over the city as night fell, tons of people made the pilgrimage to the Boston Common in search of some festive fun. The event started at 6 p.m., the sun long since set, leaving the skies dark and in waiting for the lights as well. But, before the star on top of the tree could shine brightly through the night sky, the Boston Common saw its fair share of festive live events, food vendors, and family fun all around.

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Story by Victoria White, Asst. Opinion Editor.

Boston welcomed some holiday cheer with the 83rd annual Christmas tree lighting in the Boston Common Nov. 5. Despite the chilly breeze that took over the city as night fell, tons of people made the pilgrimage to the Boston Common in search of some festive fun. The event started at 6 p.m., the sun lo...

14/12/2024

NEWS: Suffolk University was recognized as one of the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenges’ most engaged campuses for college student voting. On Nov. 19, 471 colleges and universities were recognized for achieving their civic action plans for the 2024 Presidential Election.

ALL IN is an organization that works to “empower colleges and universities to achieve excellence in nonpartisan student democratic engagement,” according to its website. The organization does this through different competitions that campuses can participate in.

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Story by Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer.

13/12/2024

SPORTS: When Suffolk University women’s hockey head coach Abby Ostrom met Lily O’Neil for the first time, she figured out that O’Neil was a student athlete who was passionate about the team, knew the potential of the group and had goals of where she wanted the program to go.

When Madison Duff met O’Neil in 2020 ━ Duff’s junior year and O’Neil’s freshman year – she saw a more reserved person that she quickly learned more about once the two got to know each other better.

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When Suffolk University women’s hockey head coach Abby Ostrom met Lily O’Neil for the first time, she figured out that O’Neil was a student athlete who was passionate about the team, knew the potential of the group and had goals of where she wanted the program to go. When Madison Duff met O’...

13/12/2024

ARTS: This past Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Modern Theatre was filled with applause as the Suffolk University Performing Arts office presented the 2024 Winter Concert.

The concert was split into two parts, one starting at 7 p.m. and the other at 8:15 p.m. Unless you bought a ticket for both performances, the first audience was asked to leave to allow the second audience to enter the space. The winter concert saw all 15 Suffolk Performing Arts groups showcase what they have been working on for the past semester in 5 minute blocks.

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Story by Nick Peace, Staff Photographer.

This past Wednesday, Dec. 4, the Modern Theatre was filled with applause as the Suffolk University Performing Arts office presented the 2024 Winter Concert. The concert was split into two parts, one starting at 7 p.m. and the other at 8:15 p.m. Unless you bought a ticket for both performances, the f...

13/12/2024

NEWS: Everyone knows the feeling of being slightly overwhelmed when you step off an airplane and your phone blows up with notifications. Suffolk Professor Dale Stephanos arrived back home to Massachusetts from a vacation and described a similar feeling, yet in his case it was much more impactful as just one notification.

The messages on his phone marked the beginning of a pivotal moment in his career.

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Story by Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer.

Everyone knows the feeling of being slightly overwhelmed when you step off an airplane and your phone blows up with notifications. Suffolk Professor Dale Stephanos arrived back home to Massachusetts from a vacation and described a similar feeling, yet in his case it was much more impactful as just o...

23/11/2024

SPORTS: Suffolk University men’s soccer goalkeeper Nathan Harlow was named Conference of New England’s Most Important Player in the postseason after he helped lead the men’s soccer team to their conference championship win and to the first round of the NCAA tournament. The Rams brought the CNE championship home to Boston, as well as putting up a fight against Connecticut College as Harlow guarded the net against one of the best Division III offenses in the nation.

https://thesuffolkjournal.com/46071/sports/consistency-pays-off-for-goalkeeper-harlow-in-breakout-season/ #

Story by Alexis Crochiere, Asst. News Editor.

23/11/2024

NEWS: Feminism has sparked decades long backlash as the movement continues to challenge societal norms that do not promote equality based on gender and s*x. As the reality of the results following the 2024 presidential election set in, many are trying to figure out what the future of feminism will hold under the second Trump administration.

The idea of feminism is an identity, a movement, a form of resistance and so much more. It can mean different things to different people.

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Story by Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer.

23/11/2024

ARTS: The brilliant FX series “Say Nothing” debuted Nov. 14 and depicts the harrowing true events that occurred during The Troubles in Northern Ireland, proving itself to be a monumental addition to the historical nonfiction genre.

It’s 1971, the height of The Troubles, a three-decade-long conflict between Protestant loyalists and Catholic nationalists, when sisters Dolours and Marian Price join the Irish Republican Army, becoming the first full-time female members of the provisional military group.

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Story by Brooklyn Leighton, Managing Editor.

22/11/2024

SPORTS: Suffolk University women’s cross country earned a fifth place finish at the NCAA Division III regionals Nov. 16, the best regionals placing in program history.

“This is a team that is more of a family than just a group of talented runners, and because of that they always find a way. They tend to be tougher than the other girls we race who might have faster times on paper. I just know when it gets tough, we’re gonna find a way when other teams can’t,” said head coach Will Feldman.

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Story by Joseph Dimino, Sports Editor.

22/11/2024

SPORTS: Suffolk University women’s hockey team brought Johnson & Wales University into Ram country Nov. 15, leading to a decisive 4-0 shutout success in Conference of New England play. This win drives their season record up to 2-3-0 and 2-1-0 for their conference record. Both wins for the Rams this season have come on home ice.

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Story by Victoria White, Staff Writer.

22/11/2024

ARTS: Fusion Dhamaka, Suffolk’s Bollywood fusion dance team, held their annual Fusion Fest on Nov. 15 in Sargent Hall. An annual event that combines culture, inclusivity, and community in a spectacular display of song and dance. Attendees were treated to an array of performances showcasing various cultural dance routines, captivating audiences with their energy and artistry.

The event offered catering and drinks, as well as, beautiful decorations that created a relaxing environment for spectators to watch the performers show off their carefully practiced skills. As the room filled with spectators and the lights dimmed, anticipation for the show grew.

https://thesuffolkjournal.com/46025/ac/artscampus/fusion-dhamaka-amazes-students-at-their-annual-fusion-fest/

Story by Kamdyn Sargent, Staff Writer.

22/11/2024

NEWS: Clashing values on abortion rights came to a head as the Men’s March to Abolish Abortion and Rally for Personhood was met with a large-scale counter-protest of people advocating for abortion rights in Boston Nov. 16.

Several Suffolk University students attended to show their solidarity for pro-choice values. Suffolk student Susan Woods was one of them. Woods attended the protest with her two adult daughters and a group of other Suffolk students. One of Woods’ daughters was arrested during the protest.

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Story by Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer.

16/11/2024

SPORTS: Suffolk University volleyball hosted the Western New England Golden Bears in the first round of the Conference of New England playoffs, with the Rams being swept 3-0 by the Golden Bears to end their season.

Facing off in postseason play for the first time since 2005, the match was close all night as both teams showed why they ended the regular season with the same record in conference play.

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Story by Sports Editor Michael Najarian.

16/11/2024

ARTS: Boston’s Seaport has become a winter wonderland with its annual Snowport festivities. To celebrate the oncoming holidays, Seaport dresses itself to the nines with an outdoors-style market, an abundance of string lights and special events to welcome the winter season.

At Snowport, there is an endless array of things to do. There are so many vendors, each selling something different from their neighbors, making the perfect place to holiday shop for everyone you know. The ideal present opportunities are not the only appealing factor, with food vendors and sweet treats waiting around every corner. There are food trucks that house snacks from nearly every corner of the world. Warm drinks like apple cider or hot chocolate are a huge hit, especially with the chilly weather sweeping through the outdoor market.

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Story by Victoria White, Staff Writer.

16/11/2024

NEWS: The 2024 presidential election resulted in a second non-consecutive term for former President Donald Trump. With the addition of a Republican Senate majority, a possible Republican House majority and a conservative Supreme Court, many Suffolk University students are left feeling scared and grieving.

Initial reactions after the Associated Press formally called the next president of the United States in the early hours of Nov. 6 were shock, devastation, fear and, for some, relief.

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Story by Zoe Toperosky, Staff Writer.

16/11/2024

OPINION: On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the American people elected Donald J. Trump to be the 47th president of the United States. The choice represents so much more than simply who sits in the Oval Office – it was a choice for the future of the country, shining a light through deep fractures in a deeply divided and troubled nation headed down democracy’s darkest path.

Trump’s victory was decisive as he captured every swing state and 50.3% of the popular vote over Vice President Kamala Harris. We are no longer a nation driven by dreams, progress and possibility as America is fabled to be. Rather, this election proved that fear, anger and resistance to change are truly at the helm.

On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the American people elected Donald J. Trump to be the 47th president of the United States. The choice represents so much more than simply who sits in the Oval Office – it was a choice for the future of the country, shining a light through deep fractures in a deeply divided...