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The "Dancing with the Stars" season finale is set to air tonight. Thanks to social media and its contestants, the 20-year-old show is more popular than ever.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ season finale set to air. Here’s why the 20-year-old show is more popular than ever
Now in its 34th season, “Dancing with the Stars” has been around for 20 years. The show is more popular than ever thanks to social media.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Inspired to give back to a local food drive or pantry? Here’s the best way to approach food donations. ⤵️
How do food donations work? What kind of products might be needed at a local food pantry
You might be inspired to give back to food drives or pantries this time of year, but here’s the best way to approach food donations.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New findings show that many adults in the U.S. and Canada want the government to address AI-related job loss through workplace retraining and reskilling — a solution that cuts across party lines.

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Can retraining programs ease the fear of AI job loss? Public policy expert provides new insights
New findings from a study show that Americans and Canadians want the government to address AI-related job loss through workplace retraining.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Meet the game designer and @northeasternu.bsky.social grad who lied his way to the bitter end on the hit #Netflix show "Squid Game: The Challenge." ⤵️
Meet the game designer who lied his way to the bitter end on 'Squid Game: The Challenge'
Eric Eldredge used his game design knowledge and plenty of lies to succeed on Netflix’s "Squid Game: The Challenge."
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November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"Wicked: For Good" is here. So what can fans expect?

A @northeasternu.bsky.social expert weighs in below: ⤵️
What can fans expect from ‘Wicked: For Good’?
The Wicked sequel, “Wicked: For Good,” expands Act II of the hit Broadway musical. Here's what fans can expect.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A fixture of the @northeasternu.bsky.social community for more than 50 years, triple Husky Deanna Jantzen was recently honored with a Distinguished Service Award for her enduring contributions to the university.

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Triple Husky Deanna Jantzen honored for 50 years at Northeastern University
Deanna Jantzen was honored with a Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes graduates for their enduring contributions to Northeastern.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Identical twins Reena and Reemaa Sajad Hyder, who are graduate students at @northeasternu.bsky.social's Roux Institute on the Portland, Maine campus, have spent their lives chasing the same dreams: races, research and university.
Identical twin computer science grad students share more than DNA, they share a resume
These identical twin computer science graduate students study together, participate in the same co-ops and run side by side.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Why are so many brands collaborating with the "Wicked" movie?

A @northeasternu.bsky.social expert weighs in:
Why are so many brands collaborating with the ‘Wicked’ movie?
From Aerie to Target to Ulta Beauty, themed product lines promoting the upcoming movie musical seem inescapable.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
“The Traitor of Sherwood Forest,” the first novel from medievalist and @northeasternu.bsky.social graduate Amy Kaufman, paints a very different picture of Robin Hood that is more in line with the original medieval stories.
Do you really know Robin Hood? 'The Traitor of Sherwood Forest' says otherwise
“The Traitor of Sherwood Forest,” from alumna Amy Kaufman, depicts the outlaw as he was in the original ballads: much more complicated.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
“Confessions of a Food Safety A-hole,” a podcast launched by @northeasternu.bsky.social's Darin Detwiler and his wife, offers a space for the pair to discuss their work — and their food safety fail stories.
Darin Detwiler has a lot of food safety fail stories and now, a podcast where he shares them
Darin Detwiler and his wife, Gennette Zimmer, launched “Confessions of a Food Safety A-hole,” a new safety-themed podcast.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
In a conversation with @northeasternu.bsky.social professor and podcast host Paula Caligiuri, President Aoun discussed the challenges facing higher education, urging institutions to adapt to the AI era rather than retrench.
Podcast gold: Aoun on how universities can leverage the AI era
Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun recently appeared in Northeastern University’s International Business Today podcast.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Proposition 50 passed overwhelmingly in California, giving the state up to five more Democratic representatives and potentially helping to close the party gap of six, @northeasternu.bsky.social experts say.
California voters give Democrats a chance in mid-term elections, expert says
New congressional map in California gives Democrats a chance to take the House in 2026, Northeastern University expert says.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Negative characterizations of Puerto Ricans have shaped Washington’s decisions for decades, directly contributing to the island’s economic woes and magnifying its struggle for equal citizenship, new @northeasternu.bsky.social research shows.
How Congress shaped Puerto Rico’s status — and its struggle for equality
Amilcar Barreto’s research highlights Congress’ role in Puerto Rico’s economic decline and its ongoing struggle for full citizenship.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Thousands of families and friends traveled from around the globe to participate in Family and Friends Weekend, which featured scarecrows on stilts, pumpkin painting, temporary tattoos and more, on @northeasternu.bsky.social’s Boston campus. 🎃
Scarecrows walking on stilts, pumpkins on the quad and neck tattoos on Northeastern’s Boston campus
Thousands of families traveled from all over to participate in Family & Friends Weekend to celebrate the fall and reconnect with loved ones.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The first World Series was held at @northeasternu.bsky.social more than a century ago. ⚾ Here's a look at the history: ⤵️
The first World Series was held at Northeastern 122 years ago
On grounds now occupied by Cabot Physical Education Center, the Boston Americans beat the Pittsburgh Pirates to win the first World Series.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Meta has rolled out a suite of new content moderation tools on Instagram aimed at addressing concerns that young people are seeing “unsafe content” on the social media platform. Will it make a difference for teens?

@northeasternu.bsky.social experts weigh in:
Instagram is going PG-13. Will that make a difference for teens?
Teens are very good at getting around restrictions. Instagram’s new policy will require even more collaboration with parents, experts say.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Does Earth actually have a second moon? @northeasternu.bsky.social astrophysicists say there are "at least six other quasi-moons."
Does Earth actually have a second moon? Astrophysicists say there’s ‘at least six other quasi-moons’
Does Earth actually have a second moon? Northeastern University astrophysicists say there’s at least six other quasi-moons.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Social media managers from brands like the Celtics and the @washingtonpost.com presented to a sold-out crowd at Northeastern’s third annual Social Media Summit.

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October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A one-in-30-million lobster was recently donated to @northeasternu.bsky.social. Meet Jack-O'-Lantern, the Marine Science Center's newest resident!
Rare calico lobster makes a splash at Nahant
Move over Neptune. There’s another rare lobster at Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center — and this calico is one in 30 million.
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October 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Coldplay would not have tasted global stardom in the current algorithm age, the band’s drummer Will Champion told @northeasternu.bsky.social students during "Intersections," a new speaker series at the university’s London campus.
Coldplay would not have made it in the AI age, drummer Will Champion tells Northeastern students
“The algorithm would have squeezed us out very quickly,” Will Champion talks to Northeastern students about AI.
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October 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM
By redesigning city seals, this @northeasternu.bsky.social design professor wants to show communities the power that design can have in shaping society when approached collaboratively.
This designer has Boston's seal of approval
Changing a city seal can be contentious for communities. Designer Sebastian Ellington Flying Eagle Ebarb says it doesn’t need to be.
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October 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A California city was worried it was failing local businesses. They asked a group of @northeasternu.bsky.social students to find out.

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A California city was worried it was failing local businesses. They asked a group of students to find out
When a Bay Area city reached out to Northeastern for feedback on its support for small business owners, undergrads helped.
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October 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Executive power, tariffs and voting rights are on the docket as the 2025-26 Supreme Court term kicks off this week.

Preview the notable cases that SCOTUS will hear: ⤵️
Supreme Court’s 2025-26 term begins today. Here are five big cases to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
The Supreme Court began a new term Monday — one poised to shape the direction of U.S. policy and presidential power, legal experts say.
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October 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Max Sussman, a 2023 @northeasternu.bsky.social graduate, helped his brother Jake transform a fledgling idea into Superpower Mentors — a startup connecting students with adult mentors who share the same learning differences.
His brother had ADHD and an idea. He turned it into a Superpower
Northeastern University grad Max Sussman spent much of his senior year helping his neurodivergent brother start a mentoring business.
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October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, bringing Puerto Rican pride and political edge to the NFL’s biggest stage.

Is the Super Bowl ready? A @northeasternu.bsky.social professor weighs in. ⤵️
Is the Super Bowl ready for Bad Bunny?
Bad Bunny will headline the Super Bowl halftime show, bringing Puerto Rican pride and political edge to the NFL’s biggest stage.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM