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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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 23, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 17, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 16, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 14, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 10, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 9, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz August 4, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz July 24, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz July 20, 2017

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…

by Jason Kornwitz July 19, 2017

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