Times Argus A violent culture Jack Levin, co-director of the Brudnick Center on Violence and Conflict at Northeastern University in Boston, agreed that most violent gun crimes are committed by young men. He described the gun violence a “masculine pursuit.” Levin also points out that the United States isn’t the only nation with a high rate of gun ownership. What’s […]
Study links growth of Airbnb listings in Boston to 911 calls Airbnb has ingrained itself into travel culture in recent years. But a new study from Northeastern University links the growth of units listed on the short-term rental app in Boston to 911 calls reporting violent crimes.
Bay State Banner From Baltimore to Boston, a unified cry for justice In conversations with the Banner this past week, several observers spoke to a larger context for the issues raised by march attendees. Gia Barboza, a professor of African American studies and criminal justice at Northeastern University, said it was important to look at the issue holistically. “By focusing on an individual, we’re not seeing the […]
Native Tongue: Speaking With a Caribbean Accent So where or how does the Volkswagen ad fit into this paradigm? I reached out to my colleague, Carole V. Bell, Assistant Professor in the Communication Studies Department at Northeastern University to get her reaction. (By way of disclosure, I am Trinidadian; Professor Bell is Jamaican). Although Professor Bell is not offended by the ad, […]