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Suffolk to start new chapter

By Jeff Fish, Ethan M. Long, and Derek J. Anderson One week from today, Suffolk’s new president, James McCarthy will begin his tenure at the university more than a year after David Sargent retired. The Journal spoke with McCarthy in a phone interview Monday about his plans for Suffolk moving forward. “I think on a [...]

‘Wordly:’ quirky art at NESAD

Presented by the Suffolk University Art Gallery at the New England School of Art and Design (NESAD) is “Wordly,” a solo exhibition of sculptures, drawings and installations by Arthur Henderson. Quirky art creates a fun, bright atmosphere from the main and hallway areas of the gallery. Pieces are composed of simple materials like paint, [...]

GLOW Boston caters to college students

Melissa Hanson, Journal Staff GLOW Boston, an 18+ dance party, kicks off its weekly residency tomorrow at Think Tank in Cambridge. Created by Northeastern senior Eric Spicuzza with the help of Suffolk senior Michael Gesualdi, GLOW Boston is a Thursday weekly event catered to Boston’s college students. The party features a rotating DJs spinning electro, [...]

Bruins look to continue first-half success

CJ Haddad Journal Staf Since the Boston Bruins captured their sixth Stanley cup championship and their new banner was raised to the rafters at TD Garden, the hype in Boston about the 2011-2012 season has been enormous. As previous teams have shown, it can be difficult to repeat as Stanley Cup Champs. Since 2000, 11 [...]

New president chosen for Suffolk University

The search for Suffolk’s new president came to a close tonight when the board of trustees unanimously selected James McCarthy, provost and senior vice president for student affairs at Baruch College, City University of New York, according to a statement from the University. McCarthy will begin his tenure at Suffolk on Feb. 1, said the [...]

Suffolk to start new chapter

January 26th, 2012

Journal Staff

By Jeff Fish, Ethan M. Long, and Derek J. Anderson

One week from today, Suffolk’s new president, James McCarthy will begin his tenure at the university more than a year after David Sargent retired. The Journal spoke with McCarthy in a phone interview Monday about his plans for Suffolk moving forward.

“I think on a general level what I need to do is make sure that we preserve all those wonderful things about Suffolk’s history and its mission, and we enhance those as much as we possibly can,” said McCarthy.

“We have to reconfirm who we are, what our mission is, we have to ask what our focus should be,” he said. “The first thing on my agenda is launching and then quickly completing a strategic planning process so that we answer some of those fundamental questions – set the direction that we should follow.”
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‘Wordly:’ quirky art at NESAD

January 26th, 2012

Angela Bray

Presented by the Suffolk University Art Gallery at the New England School of Art and Design (NESAD) is “Wordly,” a solo exhibition of sculptures, drawings and installations by Arthur Henderson.

Quirky art creates a fun, bright atmosphere from the main and hallway areas of the gallery. Pieces are composed of simple materials like paint, silly putty, plaster, steel, wood, cement, clay, and plastic, as well as other things like urethane foam, polystyrene and resin.

The exhibition demonstrates craftsmanship and style similar to that of Henderson’s “Construction” exhibit which was curated by James Hull and featured in the gallery in 2009.

Among the works are simple everyday objects like a wheel, an axe and a plunger, accompanies by works of different sizes, unique painted details and images, and popping colors.
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Kelley bright spot in disappointing season

January 26th, 2012

Mike Giannattasio

Alex Mellion

Journal Staff

Sophomore Cam Kelley has stopped 308 of 364 shots for the Rams this season.

While the Suffolk hockey team has fallen on some tough times this season, they have had great performances from several underclassmen on the roster, and one of their most consistent performers has been sophomore goaltender Cam Kelley.

Originally from Brighton, Kelley is the only goaltender on the roster to have played in all 15 games this season, and although the team has been less than spectacular, Kelley has been solid, stopping 308 of 364 shots while posting a .846 save percentage.
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Senior Mary Garon scored a career-high 19 points in Suffolk's 54-41 victory over Simmons College on January 18. The team stands at 12-5 overall.

Women’s basketball fighting for GNAC lead

January 26th, 2012

Mike Giannattasio

Alex Hall
Journal Staff

Suffolk University’s women’s basketball team has continued their best impression of the 1995 Chicago Bulls, with a 12-5 record on the season. Winning eight of their last 11 games, the Lady Rams are just one game behind Emmanuel for the top spot in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.

It’s been a season where the contests are either nail-biting affairs or blowouts for Suffolk, with several of their games decided by six points or less as well as more than a few out double-digit victories under their belts. Read more »

GLOW Boston caters to college students

January 26th, 2012

Journal Staff

Melissa Hanson, Journal Staff

GLOW Boston, an 18+ dance party, kicks off its weekly residency tomorrow at Think Tank in Cambridge.

Created by Northeastern senior Eric Spicuzza with the help of Suffolk senior Michael Gesualdi, GLOW Boston is a Thursday weekly event catered to Boston’s college students. The party features a rotating DJs spinning electro, house and top 40 remixes. A typical GLOW Boston party is decorated with UV paint and black lights. Spicuzza said his greatest goal for the events is to create a “visually appealing place” by avoiding simplicity and boasting a custom lighting system.
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Bruins look to continue first-half success

January 26th, 2012

Mike Giannattasio

CJ Haddad

Journal Staf

Since the Boston Bruins captured their sixth Stanley cup championship and their new banner was raised to the rafters at TD Garden, the hype in Boston about the 2011-2012 season has been enormous.

As previous teams have shown, it can be difficult to repeat as Stanley Cup Champs. Since 2000, 11 team captains have hoisted Lord Stanley about their shoulders. Up to the halfway point in the season the Bruins are showing that they have picked up right where they left off last season. The black and gold find themselves atop the Northeast Division, and with one game remaining versus the Washington Capitals, tied for first in the Eastern Conference with the surprise New York Rangers (64 points).
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Your Week: Club Nights

January 26th, 2012

Angela Bray

WeNo has DJ and production partnership Tale of Us (aka Life and Death) booked to play with Tamer Malki and Sergio Santos. The Berlin-Based duo has been voted at number 15 on Resident Advisor’s 2011 worldwide poll, and they’re bringing a fusion of house and techno elements to Felt Nightclub tonight. [21+]

Ryan Obermiller of Marz Entertainment is paying a visit over the bridge to Re:Set Wednesdays at Phoenix Landing to hit the decks with D-Lux and Randy Deshaies . The weekly party draws locals and music heads favoring house, techno, disco, and like sounds. [19+]
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Rob Gronkowski set the NFL record for most touchdown catches in a season by a tight end. He finished the regular season with 17 touchdowns.

Get Gronked: Rob Gronkowski’s numbers spike

January 26th, 2012

Mike Giannattasio

Athanasios Armenis
Journal Staff

Everyone recall the miracle catch? You know. The gum on the helmet, one handed pull down, angels in the outfield grab by New York Giants wide receiver, David Tyree.

It was nearly four years ago in what has proved to be the most upsetting moment in any Super Bowl New England fans have ever seen. That one play, single-handedly ruined the Patriots “fairy tale ending” to an undefeated season.
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Arts Briefs

January 26th, 2012

Journal Staff

RIP Etta James, R&B legend
The “At Last” singer died Friday at age 73 from leukemia. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2009 and leukemia earlier this year.
James’ voice was a signature in the jazz and blues world.
“At Last!” brought her attention in the 1960s, and she won Best Jazz Vocal performance in the 1994 Grammys. Read more »

New president chosen for Suffolk University

January 18th, 2012

Jeff Fish

The search for Suffolk’s new president came to a close tonight when the board of trustees unanimously selected James McCarthy, provost and senior vice president for student affairs at Baruch College, City University of New York, according to a statement from the University. McCarthy will begin his tenure at Suffolk on Feb. 1, said the statement.

“I am honored to be joining Suffolk University, which was built on the principle of providing students with access to educational excellence and opportunity.” said McCarthy in the statement. “I also share Suffolk’s commitment to public service and can think of no university that is as deeply woven into the fabric of the city of Boston as Suffolk is. I am eager to meet the faculty, students, staff, alumni and friends of Suffolk University so that we may begin working together to advance the University.”

Since McCarthy became provost and senior vice president at Baruch College in 2007, he has overseen academic programs and services, which include schools of arts and sciences, business and public affairs, as well as the college’s library and technology center. He managed an academic budget of more than $100 million and led efforts to develop a five-year program at the college, according to the statement.

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Suffolk senior Matt Pepdjonovic has averaged 20 points and 14.9 rebounds per game this season.

Men’s basketball drops two at home

December 8th, 2011

Mike Giannattasio

Jeremy Hayes

Journal Staff

The Suffolk University men’s basketball team lost their first two home games against UMASS-Boston and Emerson College. After both defeats, the Rams are now 3-4, and are now on their way to face Johnson & Wales.

All eyes were on the Rams as UMASS-Boston stepped into Ridgeway, and both teams put on a show. UMASS-Boston led as the last seconds rolled away, but Suffolk still had life in them as Suffolk’s Chris Torres hit a shot in the closing seconds to send the game into overtime. It stayed close in overtime, until UMASS-Boston hit two three-pointers in a row to take away any hope for Suffolk. It was a 100-98 loss, their second overtime loss this season.
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Sophomore Charlie McGinnis has five goals and five assists so far this season.

Men’s hockey struggles during open stretch

December 7th, 2011

Mike Giannattasio

Charles Haddad

Journal Staff

After starting off the season 2-0, the Suffolk University Men’s hockey team has dropped its last seven contests to put them at a disappointing 2-7 with 15 games remaining on the schedule.

The Rams are 0-4 in their conference and have yet to win on home ice this year.

Although it has been a rough start for Head Coach Chris Glionna’s bunch, the team has had its bright spots and continue to see progress from this young group of players. This year’s team only includes four seniors, and four out of their top five scoring leaders are either freshman or sophomores.
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