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June 2020 in Photos

Keeping campus safe and clean. Enjoying the summer weather on the Boston campus. Finding innovative ways to improve masks. This and much more, all through the lenses of News@Northeastern’s award-winning photographers.

by Matthew Modoono and Ruby Wallau July 2, 2020

Voices of Northeastern: Roberto Molar Candanosa

Roberto Molar Candanosa, a science reporter at Northeastern, learned English at the age of 15 by translating “Romeo and Juliet” in his Texas high school. “What I do now is translate a language again, but this time it’s the language of research,” he says, adding that becoming a writer was nothing but a privilege. He says racial inequalities in the U.S. are part of an identity problem. “We need to start putting aside all of our individualism and provincialism, and stare at our history—ugly or not—right in the eyes.”

by News@Northeastern July 2, 2020

Sports are coming back–but there’s more at stake than who wins or loses

When major sports leagues shut down or were postponed earlier this year, the move was a powerful message for many that the COVID-19 pandemic needed to be taken seriously. Their reopening could also serve to amplify a powerful message: this time, for racial justice, says Dan Lebowitz, executive director of the Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern.

by Molly Callahan July 2, 2020

There’s been a 23,000 percent jump in fireworks complaints in some parts of the US this summer. You read that right.

You may have noticed that fireworks are going off in your neighborhood more than ever. Whether the sudden abundance of bombs bursting in air can be traced to canceled July 4th celebrations, societal unrest, or simply months of lockdown boredom, cities, such as New York, Boston, and Charlotte are seeing jumps in pyrotechnics complaints so large they look like typos.

by Tyler Machado July 1, 2020

We know companies are collecting and sharing our data. Is there anything we can do about it?

Northeastern researchers David Choffnes, Woodrow Hartzog, and Alan Mislove are teaming up on a five-year project that is anticipated to produce new technologies that safeguard personal data collected over the internet, as well as inform policy development around personal data privacy.

by Khalida Sarwari July 1, 2020

‘A lot of buying habits have changed forever’

COVID-19 has accelerated the transformation of businesses around the world, says Spencer Fung, a member of Northeastern’s Board of Trustees and group chief executive officer of the global supply chain manager Li & Fung.

by Ian Thomsen June 30, 2020

COVID-19 is making things harder for victims of domestic abuse. Here's a way to help.

The pandemic has exacerbated deep problems in the systems that protect victims: a lack of open beds at crowded shelters and an antiquated court system are among them. Now, Northeastern’s Domestic Violence Clinic has devised an innovative way to reach victims.

by Peter Ramjug June 30, 2020

COVID cases are on the rise in the US. Is this the second wave, or are we still in the first?

Frankly, it doesn’t really matter, says Brandon Dionne, an assistant clinical professor in Northeastern’s school of pharmacy. What does matter is that we continue wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, and knowing where the number of cases is surging. “That’s how you’re going to best protect yourself and those around you,” Dionne says.

by Laura Castañón June 30, 2020

Can’t-miss events in July

Hear about recent LGBTQ+ legal victories and look ahead with the School of Law. Learn about the intersection of race and economics. Share your favorite summer reads. These and other virtual events are what’s on tap in July.

by Kaitlyn Budion and Irvin Zhang June 29, 2020

The neighborhood kids were hungry. He planted a garden.

For years, George Benner—a Northeastern graduate and merchandising director for the Celtic punk band the Dropkick Murphys—has been feeding and supporting adolescents and their families in South Boston via his charity, Round Table.

by Ian Thomsen June 29, 2020