Forget helicopter parenting. It’s all about submarine parenting Dr. Kristin Lee Costa, lead faculty, behavioral science at Northeastern University, says that no one wants their kids to deal with difficulty. “But we want them to have a healthy blend of realism. The idea that everyone gets a trophy is nice in theory but it’s not reality. Kids should know that and that it […]
The Sun Chronicle Northeastern engineering students have bold vision for downtown Mansfield Northeastern University students have some big ideas for downtown Mansfield. And if history is any indication, some of them might just become reality. Seven senior engineering students in the university’s Capstone program presented selectmen with a detailed presentation on how the town could beautify the North Main Street area, simplify traffic patterns and make downtown […]
Papercut Magazine founders created a platform for aspiring photographers Anyone, given the tools of modern technology, could produce impressive pictures. However, being adept at choosing an ideal Instagram filter isn’t enough to let someone rise the ranks in professional photography. “The Likes and comments that people get on their 500-pixel Facebook posts don’t land them a magazine cover,” Jamall Oluokun, CEO of photography platform […]
Boston.com Everything you need to know about norovirus, the illness afflicting Boston College students We asked Thomas Webster, a professor at Northeastern University, to educate us on all things norovirus: what it is, how it’s spread, and what we can do to combat it. How common is it to get norovirus, and how worried should we be? I think it’s pretty common. There’s not many deaths [from it], fortunately. […]
The Patriot Ledger When corporations treat society like casinos People joke that there is no such thing as “business ethics.” They call it an oxymoron – a concept that combines contradictory ideas. Sadly, the critics are right. Changing that may require holding those guilty of unethical behavior personally responsible for their actions. In just the last several weeks a former peanut company owner was […]
Yahoo! A new era in women’s hockey After graduating with a degree in broadcast journalism from Metropolitan State University in St. Paul, Minn., in 2010, Dani Rylan began studying for a master’s in sports leadership at Northeastern University. While there, she skated on the Huskies hockey team that won the 2012 Beanpot Tournament. Rylan, whose father worked in marketing for the Tampa […]
Boston Herald Donald taking hits after Kelly dust-up “Two things that are different about this one: One is Megyn Kelly has a big constituency among Republicans and conservatives. The second is the idea of insulting women,” said Alan Schroeder, a Northeastern University professor, who specializes in media and politics. “That’s a huge group of people. It’s the largest voting bloc.” Trump slammed Kelly […]
CNBC Start strategizing now to keep next year’s tax bill low But accountants and financial planners say there’s plenty taxpayers can do to cut their tax bill, especially with a long timeline to strategize. “This is a good point to take a snapshot of what’s happened so far this year,” said Tim Gagnon, an assistant teaching professor of accounting at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business. […]
Single boomer women happier now than when they were 35, survey finds What else makes boomers happy? Previous and unrelated studies have shown that not having money worries is a big factor, as is being surrounded by good friends and family. And let’s not overlook good health. And there is some science behind the idea that people get happier as they grow older. In a 2012 Northeastern […]
The Boston Olympics The Hub is all a’twitter about its selection as the United States’ candidate city for the 2024 Olympics. Those of us who call Boston home understand why it has progressed so far in the selection process. It has a great sports tradition. It can fulfill its promise in a timely and efficient manner. Yet, the […]
Banks of blood and sperm The word “bank” typically refers to financial institutions, large and small, from the storefront where you go to cash your checks to the big investment firms of Wall Street. Yet there is a class of banks that deals not with money but with bodily fluids—blood, sperm, and breast milk. These “banks” aren’t part of our […]
U.S. News University Colleges aim for creativity with degree programs Graffiti and vandalism are frowned upon in everyday life, but one college is aiming to use these actions to encourage future students to think outside of the box. As part of its Whiteboard Innovation Challenge, Northeastern University recently introduced a plain white van to the streets of Boston. According to BetaBoston, the vehicle had simple […]