Scout Design Studio is an entirely student-led initiative on Northeastern’s campus established in Spring 2014. Since then, the team has grown considerably and has exposed Northeastern students to the practical applications of design.
Boston Public Market Open House Supports Local Small Businesses
In an effort to give visitors a taste of what the market has to offer each day of the year, the Boston Public Market hosted its second annual open house on March 20. Fresh produce, handmade goods, baked treats, and more were sold at the 35 pop-up and private vendors.
Parkland Students Discuss Gun Control at Harvard
The forum was titled “#NEVERAGAIN: How Parkland Students are Changing the Conversation on Guns.”
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Follows Spirited Route Through South Boston
The streets of South Boston were filled with people decked out in the colors of Ireland’s flag for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Floats and marching bands were in full force to proceed along a shortened parade route.
Living on the Edge: My First Experience at Graffiti Alley
Assistant metro editor Isabel Fenoglio discusses spray paint, smiley faces, and her first attempt at street art in Graffiti Alley in Cambridge.
City Hall Opens Gallery, Tale of Women’s History Told Through Prints
Four female members of the Boston Printmakers used etching, lithography, relief printmaking, and mono printing to depict figurative images of women’s issues in Boston City Hall’s “March Four Women” gallery.
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ Takes Candid Look at Suicide
With a candid look at suicide, the stigma surrounding it, and the depression that may accompany it, Every Brilliant Thing captures the viewer’s attention using only the relatability and resilience of the human spirit that Adrianne Krstansky so incredibly channels.
Empathy For the Greater Good: Empatica Wearables Serve Double Duty
Rosalind Picard, co-founder of MIT born startup Empatica, is not only interested in helping people predict seizures through her team’s patented technology. She also wants to create a more supportive dialogue around seizures among college students.
Ball and Buck Offers Curated ‘Made in America’ Retail Experience
Ball and Buck offers a unique retail experience that includes ‘Made in America’ garments, crowdfunded products, and even a full-service barbershop at the rear of the store. This is all part of the company’s ethos around supporting local commerce.
Newton City Council Passes Temporary Ban on Recreational Marijuana Establishments
The ban did included an amendment that shields Garden Remedies, a current medical marijuana facility, from being included in the moratorium.