Observer Department: Editorial
Diner beware
Shops and malls playing Christmas carols from open to close remind us of the list of presents we may try to purchase. Also, it’s the season to go out and chat in real time, face-to-face, having a special meal with those special ones. Whether you want to pamper yourself for…
No more wondering, let’s just work together
In the aftermath of the presidential election, most newspapers, Youtubers, podcasts or wherever you listen to the media, the trend topic is why, we the people, made Mr. Donald Trump go back to the White House. Statistics and possible explanations are served for every political party the same for…
Don’t let the election divide us
“The best way to lose a friendship is by talking about politics or religion,” I learned many years ago. Since then, I’ve tried to follow this advice, especially when I perceive that my relative or close friend is passionately advocating for their candidate without listening to anyone else’s opinion. I…
Do an internship before graduating
I changed my degree from Business Transfer to Communication & Journalism two semesters after I started at NECC. That decision was not easy to take, especially as I started to study in my 40’s, it is expected that at this age I have things clearer and as a mom of…
A bittersweet goodbye
As I stand on the precipice of bidding adieu to Northern Essex Community College, my heart swells with a myriad of emotions, each one a testament to the depth and breadth of my collegiate journey. It is a journey that has unfolded over the course of several years, marked by…
Sham impeachment inquiry
The halls of Congress echo with the weight of history as the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden unfolds or let me say folds. This constitutional drama, fueled by partisan fervor, has captured the nation’s attention. The Republican-led investigation centers on claims that then Vice President Joe Biden…
Trump kills border bill
There is a crises at our southern border and in remarkable twist of legislative fate, the Senate’s proposed $118 billion border security package has become the epicenter of political turmoil, leaving the nation on edge.As bipartisan efforts aimed at addressing the critical issues surrounding border security and immigration reform were…
Conflict in the Middle East
It’s heartbreaking that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas is entering its second month, with no sign of a lasting ceasefire. The war has killed more than 5,000 people, displaced more than 1 million, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure and livelihoods in Gaza and Israel.…
Moving on to my next journey
I am so sad that my duties as the Sports Editor and Editor-In-Chief will come to an end after the end of the semester. This is my last issue of the Observer as a staff member. I have a lot of people to thank. First of all, I would like…
Stuck overnight heading to NYC for Basketball Coverage
On Friday evening Oct.11, I drove from Lawrence, MA to Corona Queens, NY, to stay at my relative's house to cover the Knights basketball game on Saturday at noon in Long Island against Suffolk and on Sunday at 1 p.m. against Essex County. There is a twist on this story,…
