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A word cloud of terms the Suffolk community came up at the end of an event Thursday. These words described what it means to them to combat anti-Asian hate.

AAA holds anti-Asian hate discussions with Suffolk community

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor April 20, 2021

Conversations hosted by the Asian American Association (AAA) last week gave members of the Suffolk community a chance to share their perspectives on Anti-Asian hate, and rally support around the Asian...

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Consequences of climate change continue to impact Florida

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor April 13, 2021

Florida continues to struggle with the impacts of climate change. Issues of extreme heat, air quality and natural events such as hurricanes are a threat toward human life in the state, where sea level...

Protestors continue to advocate for anti-Asian hate, as hate crimes continue to escalate.

AAA to host anti-Asian hate conversations, encouraging solidarity

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor April 12, 2021

Suffolk University’s Asian American Association (AAA) is working with campus departments and organizations to host discussions this week about how to fight and cope with anti-Asian racism.  The Suffolk...

Egyptian tugboats help refloat the container ship Ever Given

The big deal behind a ship blocking the Suez Canal

Alex Svenson, Journal Contributor April 6, 2021

The 1,300 foot long container ship Ever Given was finally freed last week after being stuck in the middle of Egypt’s Suez Canal for six days, leading to an investigation by maritime experts and naval...

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Biden announces $2 trillion plan to curb climate change

Ainsley Miles, Staff Writer April 6, 2021

A $2 trillion plan announced by the Biden administration on March 31 aims to combat climate change through new environmentally-minded jobs, along with creating cars, energy and other technology in a more...

Demonstrators march during a March 14 Stop Asian Hate Rally in Boston.

Suffolk students weigh in on how to fight anti-Asian hate

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer March 30, 2021

Hate crimes against Asian Americans have spiked nearly 150% in the past year, with the most recent instances of violence in Atlanta and San Francisco shocking the nation. Eight were left dead after...

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Climate change is extending the spring allergy season

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor March 30, 2021

The spring allergy season is beginning earlier and lasting longer due to climate change, and regions in North America have been linked to this new finding, according to a report released by Climate Central.  The...

Pope Francis and Gewargis Sliwa II, the Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East

Pope Francis visits Iraq, offering support to Assyrian community

Alex Svenson, Journal Contributor March 23, 2021

On March 5, Pope Francis became the first Pope in history to visit Iraq, a country that has long been plagued with ethnic and religious conflict, particularly towards the country’s Christian minority...

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Climate change bill approved by Massachusetts lawmakers

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor March 23, 2021

Massachusetts lawmakers approved a climate change bill that aims to create net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the state by 2050. The revised bill has bounced between both chambers for the past few...

AAA hosts comedian, Kristina Wong, for cultural showcase week.

AAA cultural showcase presents ‘Kristina Wong Sweatshop Overload’

Kayla Dalton, Journal Contributor March 16, 2021

Suffolk University’s Asian American Association (AAA) hosted its annual cultural showcase last week, this year featuring comedian and elected representative Kristina Wong in a virtual event on March...

Suffolk University students are offered new opportunities to study abroad

New study abroad opportunities offered for Suffolk students

Thomas Pholnikorn, Staff Writer March 16, 2021

Suffolk University students will have more options for global experiences during the summer and fall of 2021 than they have had since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the fall semester, there...

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Changes in water sources linked to climate crisis

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor March 16, 2021

Notable changes to the Earth’s rivers are being seen as a result of human action and the climate crises, and they could potentially cause extreme weather events. According to Phys, river flow measures...

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