A dance of shadows

by Matthew Modoono

January 19, 2024

Northeastern students cast shadows as they stroll through the Boston campus during golden hour. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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Your guide for Northeastern University’s 2024 commencement at Fenway Park

Should you be worried about bird flu in your milk? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw dairy

Should you be worried about bird flu in your milk? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw dairy

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots — what you need to know

Every mortarboard tells a story. Northeastern graduates prepare for commencement by showcasing their individuality and creativity

Fix it, don’t toss it. Northeastern student promotes giving new life to broken objects with Zero Waste San Diego co-op

The Last Lecture: ‘The fear of imperfection stifles growth’ and negative feedback is not a bad thing, professor tells graduates

What time is it on the moon? We may soon know, thanks to NASA project

Will the US ban the use of single-use plastics like England, India, Hong Kong and other countries?

Why Microsoft is opening an AI office in London and what its challenges will be

New virtual reality games designed by Northeastern graduate students unveiled at showcase on Oakland campus

What goal-directed learning is and why it’s important for adolescents to learn from their actions, researcher says

Northeastern research on HIV infection could lead to better drugs to treat the virus

Connections and Wordle games from the New York Times are wildly popular. Can they improve cognitive function as you age?

Musi, a new, free music streaming app, begs the question: Can anything compete with Spotify?

Did Swifties — and other devoted fandoms — kill the music review?

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

She went from marketing exec and part-time singer to opening her own art studio — while leaning on her Northeastern MBA

Start Summit at Northeastern’s Portland campus focuses on inclusivity and welcoming new entrepreneurs to Maine

Should you be worried about bird flu in your milk? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw dairy

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine and blood clots — what you need to know

Connections and Wordle games from the New York Times are wildly popular. Can they improve cognitive function as you age?

Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape conviction was overturned. But is a retrial really a good idea?

The FTC has banned non-compete agreements. What does that mean for workers, the economy and your paycheck?

‘Right problem, wrong solution.’ TikTok raises legitimate privacy concerns, but ban may be the wrong geopolitical move, experts say

This co-op at a Napa Valley winery teaches students about wine ‘from grape to bottle’

Efforts to limit fast-food near homes need rethinking, Northeastern researcher says

Nike Dunks, Air Jordans, Yeezy slides: Huskick’s club is all about sneakers

What goal-directed learning is and why it’s important for adolescents to learn from their actions, researcher says

Northeastern researcher exposes child labor trafficking as a hidden crime after investigating 132 victims

What is eldest daughter syndrome? Is it a real condition?

Overheated or dehydrated after the Boston Marathon? These Northeastern physical therapy students will help you recover

March Madness is coming to a peak. Will collegiate basketball superstar Caitlin Clark maintain her momentum as she moves on to the WNBA?

Federal sports betting bill is introduced with assist from Northeastern’s Public Health Advocacy Institute

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Your guide for Northeastern University’s 2024 commencement at Fenway Park

Should you be worried about bird flu in your milk? Food safety expert explains the dangers of consuming raw dairy

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Fix it, don’t toss it. Northeastern student promotes giving new life to broken objects with Zero Waste San Diego co-op

.ngn-magazine__shapes {fill: var(--wp--custom--color--emphasize, #000) } .ngn-magazine__arrow {fill: var(--wp--custom--color--accent, #cf2b28) } NGN Magazine For undergraduate commencement student speaker Rebecca Bamidele, politics and medicine are a potent mix

Award-winning student film serves as ‘homage’ to friendship and Northeastern’s graduating students

Every mortarboard tells a story. Northeastern graduates prepare for commencement by showcasing their individuality and creativity

.ngn-magazine__shapes {fill: var(--wp--custom--color--emphasize, #000) } .ngn-magazine__arrow {fill: var(--wp--custom--color--accent, #cf2b28) } NGN Magazine The untold story of how two Northeastern professors analyzed moon rocks for NASA a half-century ago

New virtual reality games designed by Northeastern graduate students unveiled at showcase on Oakland campus

From TD Garden to Fenway Park, graduate student speaker Megan Carter is a hockey and academic star

For undergraduate commencement student speaker Rebecca Bamidele, politics and medicine are a potent mix

The untold story of how two Northeastern professors analyzed moon rocks for NASA a half-century ago