A gust of wind blasts out of the sky, forcing its invisible power through one of the many narrow streets around Northeastern. This miniature maelstrom funnels toward unsuspecting students like a bat out of hell, spreading loose papers down the streets, removing hats and turning people's hair into a tangled mass. Although this is a common occurrence on campus, many people are left wondering why it happens, but may not know where to look for an answer.
Some students have their own theories.
Physics professor Robert Markoewiez has a more professional opinion. It gets much stronger during a storm or at sunset, when temperatures drop. The wind is just getting channeled through long, unobstructed streets. The tall building and straight streets throughout Boston create a giant wind tunnel. Some intersections, which have two or more different streams of wind funneling through, are especially blustery.