Insufferable heat, the development of new diseases, food shortages and underwater nations seem to be a far-away idea only seen in a science-fiction film about the end of the world. However, these descriptions are slowly becoming a reality for many, as the issue of climate change...
Northeastern University implemented mandatory racial and cultural literacy training for students, faculty and staff in 2021. The purpose of this training was to “better equip our community to combat racism and other systemic inequities,” said Provost David Madigan in a November...
Next year, I will receive my doctoral degree in law and policy from the Northeastern University College of Professional Studies, although my educational path was more challenging than many other students. The College of Professional Studies gave me this chance to pursue my dream;...
With over 1 billion users, TikTok has taken the world by storm. We’ve all used it and seen the content catered to the masses. Some of the content is harmless. Cooking, sports, entertainment and other content generally don’t have many negative long-lasting effects on people's...
Through the rise of social media trends, thrifting has become a popular and sustainable method for students to get trendy clothing. However, many of these stores were designed to offer affordable clothing for lower income communities. They often focus on providing work clothes...
Since the insular gates of the COVID-19 pandemic gave way, the American zeitgeist has been dominated by an obsession with opulence. True to the ceaseless boom-bust cycle, mass deprivation spilling into mass over-consumption is intuitive on the macroeconomic level. But in the...
At this point, around half of Generation Z, or Gen Z, has reached adulthood or is nearing it. So far, their ability to utilize the information they see and spread on the Internet has defined their impact on the world. More specifically, their command of social media platforms...
Public obsession with the intimate details of celebrities’ lives is a tale as old as time. We have an untamable desire to know who Pete Davidson is dating, how much money Jimmy Fallon’s home is worth and exactly how Demi Lovato has been navigating their addiction issues.
Various...
One of the most sought-after experiences at Northeastern is studying abroad. The university has programs like N.U.in and Global Scholars that give students a unique opportunity to start their college experience in another country. However, how “unique” really is this experience?
These...
Dozens of students flock to Snell Library hourly. Whether it be trying to cram in a last-minute study session in between classes or settling in for a grueling all-nighter, Snell is no stranger to Northeastern students.
However, if you’re trying to find that perfect spot...
Few people bothered to know who the young Asian actor in “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” was, and the actor himself thought the role was a once-in-a-blue-moon opportunity he’d never get to cherish again. He did not want that fate, but he felt he could not avoid it....
In the mini-series “Defending Jacob,” murder genes were used as evidence in criminal cases. A murder gene is a term used for a link or similarity in the genes of criminals to see if there is something in their DNA that made them more likely to kill. But do these really exist?...
