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The Suffolk Journal

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What does Biden’s climate plan mean for the future?

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor November 17, 2020

President-elect Joe Biden has announced his plans for environmental policies that he looks to implement over the next four years. The president-elect is looking to combat global warming by improving...

Student celebrates birthday by raising money for Armenia

Student celebrates birthday by raising money for Armenia

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor November 17, 2020

Suffolk junior Haik Semerdjian spent his birthday a bit differently this year. Rather than celebrating with gifts and a cake, he worked to raise money for various funds benefitting Armenia. Semerdjian...

COVID-19 continues to surge in Europe

England enters second lockdown

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor November 10, 2020

England has entered a second lockdown after a surge in COVID-19 deaths have spiked 43% across Europe since late September. These new restrictions took effect on Nov. 6 at midnight, according to CNN....

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U.S. withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor November 10, 2020

The United States pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement on Nov. 4, after a three year delay. They are the first nation to withdraw from the agreement.  The move was announced in June of 2017 by...

Chile citizens take to the streets and protest

Chile citizens vote to replace their constitution

Shealagh Sullivan, Journal Contributor November 3, 2020

In a historic election, citizens of Chile have voted to replace their constitution after a turbulent year of protests against economic and social inequalities that have swept the country. Nearly 80%...

COVID-19 cases continue to breakout in Spain

Suffolk Madrid community reacts to new curfew in Spain after COVID-19 spike

Clarissa LaGasse, Journal Contributor November 3, 2020

New measures from Spain’s government to slow the spread of COVID-19 after the country has seen a concerning spike in cases in the last week is being felt across the nation -- including at Suffolk University’s...

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2020 on the road to being the warmest year ever

Olivia Acevedo, Co-Editor November 3, 2020

September has been recorded as the hottest on a global record, leading 2020 to be on course for the warmest year ever. Human activities have been driving greenhouse gas emissions through land use, agriculture...

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Venezuelan vessel stranded in the Caribbean

Olivia Acevedo, Co-Editor October 27, 2020

The Nabarima, a Venezuelan vessel, has been stranded in the middle of the Caribbean Sea since last year. Fears of the vessel sinking are rising and the possibility of an oil spill has left many uneasy. The...

Beheading of a teacher leaves France stunned

Teacher beheaded in France

Thomas Pholnikorn, Journal Contributor October 27, 2020

A teacher was beheaded in France on Oct. 16 after he presented caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed to his class earlier this month.  Samuel Paty, a 47-year-old history teacher, was beheaded outside...

Student-led protests take to the streets of Thailand

Student-led protests breakout in Thailand

Shealagh Sullivan, Journal Contributor October 27, 2020

Student-led protests in Thailand have broken out against the government, demanding democratic reforms and sparking more protests throughout the country. The protests began in March, but lulled as Thailand...

COVID-19 cases continue to spike

COVID-19 surpasses 40 million global cases

Olivia Acevedo, World News Editor October 27, 2020

The global number of COVID-19 cases has surpassed 43 million, according to Our World in Data. A worldwide tally of more than 43.2 million cases comes after the United States and various parts of Europe...

Suffolk student participates in protests for Armenia

Boston Armenians protest violence from Azerbaijan

Leo Woods, Journal Contributor October 21, 2020

On Sept. 27, forces from Azerbaijan attacked the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) region, a predominantly ethnic Armenian territory of Azerbaijan. This attack sparked a series of military exchanges between Azeri...

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