Sunday marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. After leaving Southampton, England, on April 10, 1912, the ship struck an iceberg late in the night four days … read more »
Athletes can face backlash for product endorsements
The executive director of Northeastern’s Sport in Society center says pro athletes need to be more mindful of their powerful influence on children
3Qs: Scandal detracts from serious international business
Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned last week as the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) amid allegations of sexual assault in New York City — leading to larger questions of how this will affect French politics and financial matters across Europe. Natalie Bormann, a visiting assistant professor of political science at Northeastern University, assesses the implications of this situation and the media coverage that followed.
Overseas, reaction to bin Laden’s death muted
Northeastern students working on co-op around the world say the news of terror leader’s killing has generated little more than quiet ripples locally
3Qs: Delivering on the big story
On Sunday night, the world was captivated by news coverage of President Obama’s stunning announcement that Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks, had been killed by U.S. special forces after 10 years of pursuit. Steven Burgard, director of Northeastern University’s School of Journalism, analyzes what directions media questions and reports may lead from here, and the challenges journalists face in ensuring speedy but accurate reporting in the digital age.
