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Anti-coup protesters run away from tear gas launched by security forces in Yangon, Myanmar, Monday, March 1, 2021. Defiant crowds returned to the streets of Myanmar's biggest city on Monday, determined to continue their protests against the military's seizure of power a month ago, despite security forces having killed at least 18 people around the country just a day earlier. AP Photo

Military takeover in Myanmar is a test for Biden’s foreign policy

After economic sanctions on the military rulers, President Biden’s best option for steering Myanmar—or Burma, as the United States calls it—back on the path to democracy might be to work with the United Nations, which could appoint a representative to mediate talks, say Northeastern faculty experts. China’s trade interests, however, could pose a challenge, faculty add.

by Peter Ramjug March 3, 2021

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Get pumped–in-person exercise classes are back at Marino

After a year of impersonal online workouts that fell far short of connecting Huskies in a meaningful way, students took part in their first face-to-face exercise class at Marino. “This place is alive again,” an onlooker notes as music blasted over speakers. The moment marked a turning point in a gradual return to normalcy, students say.

by Peter Ramjug March 3, 2021

People protest against a recent uptick in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans in New York's Manhattan on Feb. 27, 2021. AP photo by Kyodo

As feared, hate crimes targeting Asian Americans rose sharply during the pandemic

“It’s very serious, and we knew it was coming,” says Jack McDevitt, director of the Institute on Race and Justice at Northeastern. He and Carlos Cuevas, co-director of the Violence and Justice Research Lab, explain the causes—and what people can do about it.

by Ian Thomsen March 2, 2021

Illustration by Hannah Moore/Northeastern University

COVID-19 made it harder to escape domestic violence. Technology offers some tools to help victims.

A pandemic-era drop in calls for help means victims aren’t getting the support they need, says Margo Lindauer, associate clinical professor of law and director of the Domestic Violence Institute at Northeastern. Now, she and her colleagues are working to reach victims who may be trapped at home their abusers.

by Allie Nicodemo - contributor March 2, 2021

Photo courtesy of Northeastern Athletics

Surging Huskies earn first-ever No. 1 national ranking

Propelled by an 18-game unbeaten streak, the Northeastern women’s hockey team now tops the U.S. College Hockey Online poll. The Huskies face Connecticut in the Hockey East semifinals on Wednesday at Matthews Arena.

by Greg St. Martin March 2, 2021

Johnson & Johnson's 1-shot COVID-19 vaccine could spark fewer side effects

Compared to vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer, the newly approved Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could trigger fewer allergic reactions, headaches, sore muscles, and other adverse effects, says Brandon Dionne, a pharmacy professor at Northeastern.

by Hillary Chabot March 1, 2021

Photo Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Local pharmacies and global systems: Two ways to improve COVID-19 vaccine distribution

As COVID-19 vaccines slowly make their way into the arms of people around the world, two faculty members at Northeastern consider ways to make distribution more equitable at the local and global levels.

by Molly Callahan March 1, 2021

Gunnarwolfe Fontaine, a promising freshman, and his big sister Skylar, a senior All-America defenseman, are entering the most exciting time of their hockey seasons at Northeastern. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Meet the sister-and-brother team of Huskies hockey

Skylar Fontaine is a senior All-America defenseman. Gunnarwolfe Fontaine is a freshman star at forward. The siblings are happy to be back together as they chase postseason championships.

by Ian Thomsen March 1, 2021

February scenes from the Boston Campus

Despite the cold, the Boston campus stayed busy throughout February. Check out these scenes of snow and innovation from last month.

by Cam Sleeper March 1, 2021

Busting 5 common myths about COVID-19 and masks

Nearly a year after COVID-19 protocols were put into place, wearing a mask is practically second nature. Neil Maniar, professor and associate chair of the department of health sciences at Northeastern, shares what you need to know about proper mask use and staying safe.

by Alison Booth March 1, 2021