Posts by Jason Kornwitz
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Why it’s so hard to make accurate predictions
This week marked the release of the 200th edition of The Farmers’ Almanac, which is primarily known for providing long-range weather forecasts. But its historically…
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Why ‘rage rooms’ won’t solve your anger issues
Rage rooms—where stressed out people go to relieve tension by breaking things—have become a global phenomenon. But Northeastern psychologist Christie Rizzo says the practice is…
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NHL referees don’t hate your favorite team
NHL fans often jeer referees from the rafters, mocking “bad” calls and missed crosschecks. But their boos may be misplaced, according to a new study…
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Audiobooks, lit crit, and lofty novels: Dean of libraries shares his reading habits
What does a person who’s surrounded by hundreds of thousands of books—in both print and electronic form—like to read? We asked Daniel Cohen, dean of…
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After 52 years at Northeastern, professor Dan McCarthy retires
Over the past six decades, thousands of students, faculty, and staff have had to the opportunity to work with—and learn from—Dan McCarthy. And he wouldn’t…
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Northeastern faculty member reflects on acting role in Detroit, one of summer's most hyped films
Dennis Staroselsky, an actor and part-time lecturer in the Department of Theatre, plays a detective in Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow’s new movie Detroit, which opens…
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For six decades, the Freemans have called Northeastern home
The Freeman family connection to Northeastern dates back to 1957. “I used to joke that I’ve been at Northeastern my whole life,” says teaching professor…
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For students’ healthy snacking startup, it’s all about chocolate
Two members of the Northeastern community—Ara Josefsson and Jaida Mercurio—believe they have found the solution to unhealthy snacking. And it has nothing to do with…
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Professor: ‘Brazil is still a country of tomorrow’
A massive corruption scandal has plunged Brazil into political chaos. Professor Thomas Vicino, who has lived and worked in Brazil for parts of the past…
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What loss of net neutrality could mean for consumers, content providers
Twitter, Facebook, and dozens of other websites participated in a virtual protest to protect net neutrality last week. “The internet is critical infrastructure. So much…
