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 and Beacon Hill.

The Suffolk Journal
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatBroadsheet
PublisherTurley Publications
EditorHaley Clegg
Managing editorsPhoebe Adams
Founded1936 (1936)
Political alignmentNonpartisan
Headquarters8 Ashburton Pl, Boston, Massachusetts 02108
Circulation2,000
Website/ 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 2017, 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]


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

2019-2020 Editorial Board '[3]'

Editor-in-Chief: Haley Clegg '20

Managing Editor/Copy Editor: Phoebe Adams '20

News Editor: Kaitlin Hahn '20

News Editor: Caroline Enos '22

World News Editor: Amy Kozcera '20

Assistant World News Editor: Eddie Reinhardt '20

Arts & Culture Editor: Morgan Hume '20

Assistant Arts & Culture Editor: N/A

Opinion Editor: Ryan Arel '21

Sports Editor: Hannah Arroyo '20

Asst. Sports Editor: Sean Cushing '20

Photo Editor: Mitch Bruehwiler '20

Graphics Editor: Colin Cavanaugh '20

Business Manager: Charles Tang '19

Senior Staff Writer: Nick Viveiros '20

Awards & Honors

College Media Association

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

  • 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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  1. https://thesuffolkjournal.com/staff-2/
  2. https://twitter.com/suffolkjournal?lang=en
  3. https://thesuffolkjournal.com/staff-2/?writer=Alexa%20Gagosz
  4. https://thesuffolkjournal.com/about/
  5. https://thesuffolkjournal.com/join-the-journal/
  6. https://thesuffolkjournal.com/contact/
  7. https://suffolk.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/thesuffolkjournal
  8. http://www.suffolk.edu/news/71178.php#.WeD3OVtSyUk
  9. https://issuu.com/thesuffolkjournal
  10. https://muckrack.com/media-outlet/thesuffolkjournal
  11. https://www.digitalcommonwealth.org/search/commonwealth-oai:xw42nr04b
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