Matthew Modoono

Microplastics are everywhere, but their dangers largely remain a mystery, experts say

The tiny particles have been found in everything from fish to human body parts, and that has many scientists—including researchers at Northeastern—concerned and sounding the alarm for more in-depth study of the problem.

by Jackson Cote - contributor April 25, 2022

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Photos of the week: April 18-22

Spring is in the air at Northeastern as flowers start to bloom across the university. Anyone who walked through ISEC this week was documented on…

by Matthew Modoono and Alyssa Stone April 22, 2022

Northeastern student Stephanie Chung plays with Cora, her 9-week-old Australian Shepherd, at Centennial Common. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Study break

Cora, a 9-week-old Australian Shepherd, takes a break from studying on Centennial Common. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono April 21, 2022

Spring has sprung

A Blue Jay lands on a flowering azalea bush next to Curry Student Center. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono April 20, 2022

Photos of the Week: April 11-16

This week, Northeastern runners were lacing up and getting ready to toe the starting line at the Boston Marathon on Monday. Giving Day brought plenty of school spirit (and pies to the face), RISE offered an opportunity for students to show off their research projects, and the spring weather encouraged buds—and hammocks—to reemerge on the Boston campus.

by Matthew Modoono and Alyssa Stone April 15, 2022

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks to media after casting his ballots during the general parliamentary elections on April 3, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images)

Are global autocracies here to stay? The re-election of Hungary’s leader suggests the answer is yes.

While disturbing to many people in Western democracies, the re-election of Hungary’s far-right populist prime minister's Viktor Orban last week, came as no surprise to Northeastern history professor Peter Fraunholtz.

by Jackson Cote - contributor April 14, 2022

Tri Frat Pie for Ukraine

School of Pharmacy faculty members engage during the "Tri Frat Pie for Ukraine" event hosted by Kappa Psi, Lambda Kappa Sigma, and Phi Delta Chi on Centennial Common. All proceeds—which come from members of the Northeastern community donating money to toss a pie into their friends' faces—benefit the International Rescue Committee. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono April 11, 2022

Pie-A-Pi

Students engage during the Pie-A-Pi event hosted by the Sigma Kappa Psi Chapter of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity on Centennial Common. All proceeds - which come from members of the Northeastern community donating money to toss a pie into their friends' faces - benefit the Sexual Violence Prevention Association. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono April 8, 2022

Northeastern’s Center for Spirituality, Dialogue and Service hosts their first Holi festival event in Centennial Common. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

March at Northeastern meant new research, community spirit–and plenty of hockey

Students made their voices heard in support of Ukrainians, while faculty shared their expertise with the world to contextualize Russia’s invasion. Both hockey teams made their community proud with strong endings to strong seasons. And, there was much to celebrate: students donned masks and beads for Mardi Gras, and showered revelers with colored powder for Holi.

by Matthew Modoono and Alyssa Stone March 31, 2022

Study sesh

A Northeastern student studies while being illuminated by sun from one of the skylights in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono March 30, 2022

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