pandemic

Fake news vs. factual news: Think twice about what’s in your feed

Social media companies have largely replaced traditional news outlets as gatekeepers of the new information landscape. A panel of media insiders discussed whether digital platforms are ready for the responsibility.

by Peter Ramjug September 25, 2020

New outdoor dining takes picnicking to a new level

When the pandemic limited spacing in indoor food halls, the university got creative and put up tents. Cheeseburgers remain popular regardless of where they’re eaten.

by Peter Ramjug September 24, 2020

Students find old and new ways to connect on campus

After a summer of quarantines, long-distance friendships, canceled vacations, and distancing, students turn to Post-It Notes, QR codes, and social handles to reconnect.

by Peter Ramjug September 22, 2020

With forecasts calling for improved air quality, Seattle campus will reopen Friday

Normal operations will resume Friday at Northeastern University’s Seattle campus after it was closed for most of the week as a health precaution against smoke-filled skies from nearby wildfires, Dave Thurman, the regional chief executive officer and dean in Seattle, said.

by Peter Ramjug September 18, 2020

Trust in COVID-19 vaccines aligns with political parties, new national study finds

Supporters of Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci were significantly more likely to get vaccinated than backers of President Donald Trump, researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers found.

by Peter Ramjug September 15, 2020

Election Day is in 8 weeks. Will every ballot be counted?

Fake news. Russian interference. Voter suppression. It’s all on the table at Northeastern’s voting rights conference.

by Peter Ramjug September 11, 2020

West Coast wildfires lead to closure of Seattle campus

Online learning continues but campus is closed until further notice. Air quality conditions are expected to reach unhealthy levels Thursday night into Friday, says Dave Thurman, the regional chief executive officer and dean of Northeastern’s Seattle campus.

by Peter Ramjug September 11, 2020

How can the US fix legal flaws exposed by COVID-19?

Wall off the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from politics, and let the agency focus on the core mission of public health, says law professor Wendy Parmet.

by Peter Ramjug September 10, 2020

President Trump addressing RNC from White House South Lawn

Trump’s pandemic approval ratings rise for the first time, new national study finds

The increase was small, but it was enough to reverse a continuous decline, according to a survey by researchers from Northeastern, Harvard, Northwestern, and Rutgers.

by Peter Ramjug September 8, 2020

Will young voters show up to the polls (or the mailbox) for this election?

Ever since 18-year-olds were given the right to vote, turnout among young people has been largely underwhelming. Northeastern graduates Emily White and Melanie Shark are working to change that.

by Peter Ramjug September 4, 2020