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March Madness 2015 online betting, office pools test problem gamblers

The NCAA Tournament’s all-inclusive nature is part of what makes it so appealing to the mass audience, said Alan Zaremba, associate professor of communications studies at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts. “You don’t even have to know what basketball’s like. It’s kind of being part of the culture and part of the buzz to fill […]

Two airplanes on a runway. In the background, a third airplane is taking off in front of a city skyline.

How monitoring wastewater from international flights can serve as an early warning system for the next pandemic

Northeastern researchers say a network of sentinel airports could shorten the detection of disease outbreaks

When poor communication leads to crisis

Poor communication can be a source of crisis for any organization, but sports organizations are especially vulnerable because of their visibility, says Alan Zaremba, associate professor and associate dean for undergraduate programs in the College of Arts, Media and Design.

3Qs: An inside look at the ‘Madness’

March Madness offers college basketball fans an onslaught of games that feature epic matchups and dramatic finishes. Alan Zaremba — associate professor of communication studies and associate dean for undergraduate curriculum and research in the College of Arts, Media and Design — captured the experience of watching the tournament in Sin City in his book, “The Madness of March: Bonding and Betting with the Boys in Las Vegas.” We asked him why sports fans make the annual voyage to enjoy the tournament there.

Faculty Reads, Volume Seven

In the seventh edition of recent faculty books, we highlight works about the role of African-American music in American cultural history, the Biblical origins of Jewish sexual identities and the characteristics of successful leaders in the public sector.

It’s March: Madness time in Las Vegas

March Madness? Casino gambling? Each has a passionate following but when they are combined, the experience is an incredible whirlwind of emotion. Alan Zaremba, associate professor in communication studies, has captured this energy in his latest book, “The Madness of March: Bonding and Betting with the Boys in Las Vegas.” The story takes readers through […]