Posts by Eunice Esomonu

Which books are banned, and where? A state-by-state guide to banned learning in the US.

The recent wave of challenges to books or classroom instruction is just the latest attempt by political conservatives to disguise racist policies and statutes as something more acceptable to the voting public, says Meredith D. Clark, associate professor and founding director of Northeastern’s Center for Communication, Media Innovation, and Social Change.

• by Eunice Esomonu and Molly Callahan   March 22, 2022

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

The 2022 Winter Olympic Games have officially started, and members of Northeastern’s community are on the ground in Beijing, ready for the highly-anticipated global competition—either…

• by Eunice Esomonu   February 8, 2022

Fresh Truck: A mobile market bringing healthy food to communities who need it the most

Fresh Truck, a mobile market selling affordable fruits and veggies across Boston, survived the pandemic thanks to a strong sense of community that’s flourished since two Northeastern graduates started the business in 2013. We tagged along with the healthy foods market during their daily sales routes to get a glimpse of the communities they serve and how the business hopes to expand their mission of improving community health through better eating.

• by Eunice Esomonu, Hillary Chabot, Cam Sleeper and Addison Dlott   October 19, 2021

Your complete guide to Northeastern’s herb gardens

Looking for some lunch or dinner inspiration? Northeastern’s Boston campus is home to seven culinary gardens, with 10 fresh herbs each. Here’s a helpful map to find them. And, for a little help finding the perfect pairings, Tom Barton, executive chef for Northeastern Dining, has some tips.

• by Eunice Esomonu   August 26, 2021

Looking for a good book for summer? Try these recommendations.

Want to curl up with a good book and let the world fade away around you? Here are some suggestions from Northeastern students, faculty, and staff.

• by Eunice Esomonu and Eva Botkin-Kowacki   July 28, 2021

Your Guide to Class of 2021 Campus Processionals

Each weekday through Friday, May 7, a new experiential Northeastern event will honor graduates. Explore the route that students will take…

• by Eunice Esomonu   May 4, 2021

Complete list of Black literature recommendations

Book Title Author Year Published Genre Freedom Is A Constant Struggle: Ferguson Palestine And The Foundations Of A Movement Angela Daivs 2016 Non-Fiction Answering…

• by Eunice Esomonu   February 26, 2021

Here are some books on the Black experience to add to your bookshelf

After a tumultuous 2020 plagued by COVID-19 and social unrest, people turned to books as sources of information and catharsis, says Melissa Pearson, assistant teaching professor of English at Northeastern. Here’s a comprehensive reading list, comprised of books from the New York Times Best Sellers list, Amazon charts, and Northeastern Library’s Anti-Racism Reading Guide, to learn more about Black experiences.

• by Eunice Esomonu and Alison Booth   February 25, 2021

Here's how states are dealing with mail-in voting ahead of the election

Research conducted over the summer suggest that many Americans entered the fall with support for the mail-in voting process. Will President Donald Trump’s attacks on those ballots change Americans’ views about the process?

• by Eunice Esomonu   October 1, 2020

Stay safe and social during the COVID-19 pandemic at these open spaces across Boston

Being outside where the air is moving and you can keep your distance is the safest option for spending time with friends during the pandemic. Here are some open spaces in Boston that are perfect for relieving stress, getting some fresh air, and staying active.

• by Eunice Esomonu   August 6, 2020