The Suffolk Journal

The Suffolk Journal is the undergraduate student newspaper of Suffolk University. It has operated continuously since 1936. The Journal prints a 16-page weekly newspaper, distributed across campus.

The Suffolk Journal
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
PublisherTurley Publications
EditorCaroline Enos
Managing editorEmily Devlin
Founded1936 (1936)
Political alignmentNonpartisan
Headquarters8 Ashburton Pl, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Circulation2,000
Websitewww.thesuffolkjournal.com

The Journal is currently located in the Sawyer building on Ashburton Place close to the Massachusetts State House. Previously, the office was located on the fifth floor of the Donahue building on Temple Street. Students across different majors help to put the paper together every week. Students are encouraged to send in their articles or opinion pieces.

Managed and produced entirely by undergraduate students, the Journal is committed to providing the best news coverage, both on and off campus, entertainment and sports stories, editorials and reviews.[1]

There are five sections of the paper: News, World News, Arts & Culture, Opinion and Sports.

The Journal is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press and has won multiple ACP awards through the years, including the Newspaper and Online Pacemaker awards. In March 2022, The Suffolk Journal was recognized by "Second Best Newspaper" in the country by the College Media Association in New York, New York at the annual conference in Times Square. The paper has also been recognized for its work by Suffolk's Student Government Association, winning awards such as Outstanding Student Organization. Staff members gain valuable experience in reporting, Associated Press style, copy editing, leadership, photography, page design, layout, production, business management, advertising, graphic design and public relations.[2]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 The Suffolk Journal started The Suffolk Journal Newsletter.

Alum of the collegiate paper have graduated to become notable local journalists within their beats, mostly covering politics, elections, crime and education.

2021-2022 Editorial Board

source:[3]

  • Editor-in-Chief: Caroline Enos '22
  • Managing Editor: Emily Devlin '22
  • Copy Editor: Morgan Torre '23
  • Copy Editor: Grace MacDonald '24
  • Assistant Copy Editor: Ashley Fairchild '22
  • News Editor: Katelyn Norwood '22
  • Assistant News Editor: Shealagh Sullivan '24
  • Assistant News Editor: William Woodring '24
  • World News Editor: Olivia Acevedo '22
  • Assistant World News Editor: Grace Dreher '24
  • Arts & Culture Editor: Sarah Lukowski '22
  • Assistant Arts & Culture Editor: Abby O'Connor '23
  • Assistant Arts & Culture Editor: Emily Beatty '22
  • Opinion Editor: Nick Milano '23
  • Assistant Opinion Editor: N/A
  • Sports Editor: JD Conte '23
  • Sports Editor: Nick Frieburger '22
  • Photo Editor: Leo Woods '24
  • Multimedia Editor: James Bartlett '23
  • Web Editor: Jamie Taris '24
  • Graphics Editor: Julia Fusco '23
  • Business Manager: Melissa Aguilera '22
  • Social Media Manager: Alexa DiFiore '23
  • Assistant Social Media Manager: Val Watson
  • Meteorologist/Staff Writer: Jacob Murphy '22
  • Cartoonist/Staff Writer: Hamster Berube '22

Awards and honors

College Media Association

  • Best Newspaper (4-year, 5,000-10,000 undergraduates), Second Place - 2022 under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Caroline Enos
  • Best Homepage, Third Place - 2022 managed by Web Editor Jamie Taris
  • NYC22 Design Contest, Second Place - 2022 graphic designed by Graphics Editor Julia Fusco
  • Best Newspaper, Small School, Second Place – 2017 under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Alexa Gagosz

Associated Collegiate Press

  • Best of Show, Small School Website, Tenth Place – 2015 under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Melissa Hanson
  • Best of Show, Small School Website, Ninth Place – 2014 under the leadership of Editor-in-Chief Alex Hall
  • Best of Show, Small School Website, Tenth Place – 2013
  • Online Pacemaker, Small School, Winner – 2011
  • Online Pacemaker, Small School, Nominee – 2010
  • Best of Show, Small School Website, Third Place – 2010
  • National Newspaper Pacemaker Award – 1999-2000
  • All American – 1976-1977 – First Semester
  • First Class 1977-1978 – First Semester
  • First Class 1978-1979 – First Semester
  • First Class 1978-1979 – Second Semester
  • First Class 1979-1980 – First Semester
  • First Class 1979-1980 – Second Semester

Suffolk University

  • Journey Leadership Award, Organization Leadership Cornerstone - 2019/20
  • Outstanding Student Organization of the Year, Nominee – 2010
  • Most Improved Organization of the Year, Nominee – 2010
  • International Students Association Citation – 1977-1978
  • Outstanding Student Organization – 1975-1976
  • Outstanding Student Organization – 1998-1999
  • Outstanding Student Organization – 1999-2000
  • Outstanding Student Organization – 2000-2001

The Columbia Scholastic Press

  • First Place Certificate – 1980

The Society of Professional Journalists

  • Mark of Excellence – 1976
  • Mark of Excellence – 1978

References
  1. University, Suffolk. "Student Media Groups - Suffolk University". www.suffolk.edu. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  2. University, Suffolk. "Student Media Groups - Suffolk University". www.suffolk.edu. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  3. "The Suffolk Journal Orientation Issue 2016". Scribd. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
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