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Steve Bannon has returned to <i>Breitbart News</i>. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

With Bannon back at Breitbart, what’s next?

After stepping down from his role as White House chief strategist on Friday, Bannon returned to Breitbart News. Associate professor Dan Kennedy, a nationally known media commentator, says Bannon will use the media platform to “go after the people whom he considered to be diluting the nationalist agenda that Donald Trump has been articulating.”

by Jason Kornwitz August 23, 2017

According to psychologist Nancy Kim, it's crucial for experts to incorporate statistical predictions into their forecasts. Photo by iStock.

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 spotty predictions call into question the very value of prognostication itself. We asked psychology professor Nancy Kim to explain why it’s so difficult for pundits—the so-called experts—to make accurate predictions about everything from sports and politics to economics and entertainment.

by Jason Kornwitz August 17, 2017

Rage rooms have become a global phenomenon. But they won't solve your anger management issues, according to Northeastern psychologist Christie Rizzo. Photo by iStock.

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 not for everyone. “Rage rooms are for people who want to let loose while doing something fun and different, not for those who are dealing with mental health problems associated with anger and violence.”

by Jason Kornwitz August 16, 2017

Imke Reimers, assistant professor of economics, says regulatory capture exists in the NHL. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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 co-authored by Northeastern economist Imke Reimers.

by Jason Kornwitz August 14, 2017

Daniel Cohen, dean of libraries and vice provost for information collaboration, loves Thomas Pynchon, whom he calls a “master at mixing genres.” Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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 libraries and vice provost for information collaboration, who revealed his love for Thomas Pynchon, his growing interest in audiobooks, and his desire to travel the world with Jane Austen.

by Jason Kornwitz August 10, 2017

Daniel McCarthy first set foot on Northeastern’s campus in 1961, teaching part-time while finishing up his thesis. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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 have it any other way. “I have three Ivy League degrees, but I’d trade them all to be at Northeastern,” he said. “I love this place.”

by Jason Kornwitz August 9, 2017

Dennis Staroselsky, a part-time lecturer in the Department of Theatre, plays Detective Jones in <i>Detroit</i>. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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 nationwide today. “This is the kind of movie I dreamed of being in when I first wanted to become an actor,” he says. “It’s the kind of film that will make people uncomfortable and hopefully spark a dialogue.”

by Jason Kornwitz August 4, 2017

Sue Freeman and her son Ben Harris have been part of the Northeastern community for more than 40 years. Photo by Modoono/Northeastern University

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 Sue Freeman, a triple husky who was born a few years before her dad starting taking graduate-level classes at the university.

by Jason Kornwitz July 24, 2017

Jaida Mercurio and Ara Josefsson co-founded Health by Chocolate Bakery. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

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 kale, broccoli, or baby carrots. For them, it’s all about chocolate.

by Jason Kornwitz July 20, 2017

Former President Lula was sentenced Friday to nine years and six months in prison for corruption and money laundering. Photo: Mateus Bonomi / AGIF (via AP)

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 20 years, says public trust in the Latin American country is at an “all-time low.”

by Jason Kornwitz July 19, 2017

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