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Student journalists who are women of color are more likely to face ‘violent, sexualized harassment’

Northeastern professors presented their findings at the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s Southeast Colloquium, where they received positive feedback and calls for more research into the issue.

by Jackson Cote - contributor August 19, 2022

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Northeastern professor’s Mass Killings Database goes public

The longest-running and most extensive data source on mass killings reveals that 2,646 people in the United States have died in 504 events over the past 17 years. It has been maintained by James Alan Fox, a Northeastern professor of criminology, law and public policy, since 2017.

by Ian Thomsen August 18, 2022

This social entrepreneur set out on a crusade for discourse and she is winning at it

Meet Tabitha Boyton, a recent graduate of Northeastern University – London, who has received a 2022 Women Who Empower Innovator Award for establishing Res Publica, an interdisciplinary magazine.

by Alena Kuzub August 12, 2022

Northeastern’s ‘Bridge’ helps Boston public school students traverse calculus chasm

Bridge to Calculus, a unique summer program, prepares students for more challenging courses, increases their chances of getting into college, and drives positive change when they return to their high schools.

by Noah Lloyd August 12, 2022

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How TikTok made reading fun again

They may seem like strange bedfellows, but TikTok — thanks to the power of #BookTok — is helping books get in vogue for Generation Z.

by Jessica Taylor Price August 8, 2022

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Gen Z is now old enough to run for Congress. What impact could they have?

Political candidates born after 1997 seem to embody the generational shift toward more liberal values that characterizes younger voters. But will they succeed? Northeastern experts weigh in.

by Tanner Stening August 4, 2022

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How will JetBlue’s $3.8B acquisition of Spirit Airlines affect consumers?

Northeastern airlines industry expert Ravi Sarathy says JetBlue’s acquisition of Spirit Airlines will probably result in higher fares for consumers, as the low-cost carrier Spirit disappears in the planned $3.8 billion purchase.

by Mark Conti July 29, 2022

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What should freedom of religion look like in public schools after Supreme Court decision?

As students prepare to return to K-12 classrooms for the new school year, some parents express growing concerns that their children will experience increased pressures from teachers to engage in Christian prayer or holidays after a recent Supreme Court decision. Northeastern education experts weigh in on the ruling and the need for schools to do better in recognizing religious minorities.

by Alena Kuzub July 28, 2022

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Welcome to ‘(F)unfair,’ the ‘surreal, dysfunctional carnival’ and a new immersive theater project from a Northeastern game designer

At a time when immersive theater is taking audiences by storm, award-winning game designer and Northeastern professor Celia Pearce has partnered with theater director Nick O’Leary and Seattle-based Dacha Theatre to produce an innovative theatrical experience.

by Cody Mello-Klein July 27, 2022

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Which issues will matter most to voters in the midterm elections and what does that say about their morals?

Do we care more about high-profile gun violence, the Congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, states restricting or outlawing abortion access, hate crimes skyrocketing or inflation reaching its highest point in decades?

by Molly Callahan - contributor July 27, 2022

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