The word “gamification,” the use of game design in contexts other than entertainment games, started popping up in the world of academia in 2011. However, Assistant Professor of game design Sebastian Deterding, who recently joined Northeastern’s faculty, was ahead of the curve.
Students swarmed Matthews Arena on Saturday for the annual Springfest concert headlined by “Talk Dirty” singer Jason Derulo with electric-heavy opening bands Awolnation and The Knocks.
Event of the Week: Sunday, April 19
Preparing for Monday’s marathon event? Head over to the South Street Diner to fuel up with its annual all-you-can-eat pancake phenomenon. As Boston’s only 24-hour, seven-day-a-week diner, the South Street Diner has been featured in many movies including the Kevin Spacey film “21.” Formerly Blue Diner, the restaurant will offer this spectacular deal for only a few hours, so be sure to add this to your list of must-dos for the weekend and fill up on your choice of chocolate chip, blueberry or banana pancakes. 178 Kneeland Street; 2 - 10 p.m.; $6.
No page in a textbook could teach me about resilience – about how daunting life after the hospital can be for some patients, about loss and the space in your heart that will always hold grief. Nursing school teaches you skills, technique and medical knowledge through the buffer of a lab, a PowerPoint presentation or a mannequin, while work will teach you how to care and infuse technique with empathy, mastery with kindness, competency with advocacy.
As another year comes to a close, it is time to round up the best Northeastern University had to offer over the past two semesters. From food and drink to concerts and celebrity visits, it has been a busy year.
It’s not hard to see why filmmakers are so fascinated with the aging actress. To these women, youth is coveted both for personal and professional reasons; much more than it does for individuals in less visual careers, the struggle to stay young and beautiful holds special urgency for actresses.
This spring, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) is commemorating Japanese culture with its Japanese Spring Program. Home to the world’s largest collection of Japanese art outside of Japan, the MFA has opened several new exhibits that depict both 19th-century and contemporary Japanese styles in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the museum’s Asian Art Department.
Led by ringmaster John Kennedy Kane and his sidekick Francescothe clown (Francis Brunaud), the Big Apple Circus has come to Boston, bringing performers from all over the world to display their talents.
Event of the Week: Monday, April 13
The hometown heroes of Boston return for their first home game of the season this week. In an interleague match-up,the Red Sox will play the Washington Nationals. Though the game is officially sold out, you can catch all the action at the South Street Diner during their All-You-Can-Eat Fenway Franks event. For the price of one beer ($2.50), you can eat as many hot dogs as you want while viewing the game on TV. Plus, if you wear Red Sox apparel, you will automatically be entered to win tickets to a future game. 178 Kneeland Street; 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; $2.50.
I am sitting in the shade of a beech tree, surrounded by its tiny white flowers, resting on palms dirtied by the damp ground and gazing at the distant top of the Prudential Center. A little girl in a pink dress and velcro sneakers runs, laughing, ahead of her parents while an old woman tightly grips the ends of three leashes, each restraining a yapping bichon frise. The sun drops lower and lower in the sky, and the population of the park continues to shift. Now, a group of teenagers eats ice cream on the grass. Now, a tourist snaps photos of the swan boats. Now, two pigeons fight over a pizza crust. I sit and watch it all unfold. I haven’t spoken with anyone in hours and, yet, I’ve never felt more connected to the world around me.
Event of the Week: Saturday, April 4
Think you’re too old for an Easter egg hunt? Think again. Faneuil Hall Marketplace will host its second Annual Easter egg hunt this weekend for all ages. The eggs will mostly be filled with candy, but a select few will feature free item coupons for participating marketplace shops. Meet in the Upper Rotunda at Quincy Market to get your clue sheet and coupons from stores around the area before dashing around the center in search of Easter spirit. Go online and reserve your free Easter basket ahead of time, as they’re sure to go fast. 4 South Market; 10 a.m. - noon.; free.
If, during a person’s academic or professional career, there is the time and opportunity to go abroad, one must take it and run. As a student, any kind of international experience – whether it be volunteer service, study abroad or an internship - can enhance a résumé and help one stand out among the sea of job applicants. To help you set-up your ideal experience are “providers” – organizations that you pay to organize whatever trip you want to go on. Here’s some tips on navigating through the world of travel providers.
