Posts by Molly Callahan
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Tiny houses, big message
Every Sept. 1 in Boston, thousands of people—whether moving into a residence hall or a new apartment—see how much they can fit into…
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The language of violence
Over the weekend, several white nationalist rallies in Virginia devolved into violence. How important is the language used after such events? And where are the…
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Tunesday: Total eclipse of the ears
On Monday, a total solar eclipse will darken the skies from Oregon to South Carolina, and people elsewhere in the country will get a glimpse…
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New seed-grant program supports interdisciplinary research to bolster nation’s resilience
How can we age more gracefully? What role do women play in shoring up communities after crises? A new grant program at the Global Resilience…
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The history of affirmative action in America
News last week that the Justice Department may investigate some college admissions programs reignited a debate about affirmative action. We asked the School of Law’s…
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Journalism student chronicles public editor position through the years
Earlier this summer, The New York Times eliminated its public editor position. Without knowing it, Northeastern journalism student Andrew Robinson had begun what would become…
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Why Dunkin’ might drop the ‘Donuts’ from its name
William Shakespeare wrote that “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Dunkin’ Donuts seems to agree. The company is giving a new…
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If these walls could talk: The architectural history of the White House
The White House, synonymous with American government, is almost as old as the country itself. So how does one ensure it “gracefully accepts changes that…
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'Foodie' lands five-star business co-op at one of Boston's top restaurants
On a given day, Harper Vickery might be photographing desserts. Or analyzing the structure of food menus. Or planning a social media campaign. She might…
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August’s can’t-miss events
Guess who’s back, back again. This month marks the return of Northeastern athletics, with the soccer and field hockey teams opening their seasons. Plus, don’t…
