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The Suffolk Journal

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Oil industry on the path to a greener future

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor March 9, 2021

In an effort to reduce the effects of climate change, the American oil industry is looking to create green initiatives.  “The oil industry can no longer neglect its impact on the environment and...

Cabbage Beach in the Bahamas

The troubles of tourism in the COVID-19 era Caribbean

Lauryn Clarke, Journal Contributor March 3, 2021

Balancing the survival of the tourism industry and ensuring the safety and livelihood of citizens during the pandemic has been a difficult task for the Caribbean. Especially since the sentiment “We live...

Center for International Programs and Services announces the launch of a new blog.

Suffolk staff launch new blog for international and study abroad students

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor March 2, 2021

The Center for International Programs and Services (CIPS) will be launching a new blog that features international students and study abroad stories. The announcement comes in an effort to provide reflections...

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Staying energetic about Texas

Ainsley Miles, Staff Writer March 2, 2021

As Texas citizens continue to feel the effects of power outages that left millions in the cold and dark earlier this month, the state has yet to place blame for the outages on any particular organization.  However,...

The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is approved by WHO, creating new opportunities for vaccinations.

Oxford-AstraZenca vaccine gets WHO approval

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer March 2, 2021

The World Health Organization greenlighted the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in February, opening up new opportunities for vaccinations around the world. On Feb. 11, the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of...

Seville, Spain

Suffolk staff discuss initiatives for study abroad, international students

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor February 23, 2021

Suffolk University’s Diversity and Inclusion Council teamed up with the Center for International Programs & Services (CIPS) on Feb. 19 to learn how the university is accommodating international students...

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Texas snowstorm leaves millions in dangerous living conditions

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor February 23, 2021

A winter snowstorm has swept across the South, causing more than 5 million people to lose power. Many have been left in below freezing temperatures and dangerous living conditions, including having no...

February marks a month of tradition and celebration for the Asian community

AAA discusses New Year celebrations for Asian communities

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor February 16, 2021

The month of February is an important time of celebration and significant traditions for many Asian communities. The pandemic has changed how some may celebrate festivals like Lunar New Year and Chinese...

Mocha Connection team

Boston-based coffee sellers curb addiction in Yemen

Ashley Fairchild, Staff Writer February 16, 2021

Even in February, the coldest month of the year, the team at Mocha Connection attends the Somerville Market to spread their initiative to combat addiction in Yemen.  The community-based initiative...

Suffolk alum, Christian Morris, talks climate policy

CUES lecture series looks at climate policy

Ainsley Miles, Journal Contributor February 16, 2021

The first Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability (CUES) lecture of the semester featured Christian Morris, a recent Suffolk University graduate. Morris presented about climate change and his work...

COVID-19 variants have been documented across the world

New COVID-19 variants reported around the world

Shealagh Sullivan, Staff Writer February 16, 2021

New variants of COVID-19 have been documented across the globe and in the United States, leading scientists and public health officials to encourage new mask precautions as studies on the virus continue...

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Himalayan glacier incident linked to climate change

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor February 16, 2021

A sudden flood from a Himalayan glacier washed through northern India on Feb. 7, causing parts of the glacier to fall into a river where water overflowed in Uttarakhand.  This avalanche has killed...

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