Observer Department: Opinion
The NECC Shuttle? The greatest addition to the college
Fact: According to a 2016 study regarding the diversity in age for community college students, 27 years old was the average age of a community college student. According to a 2024 blog about the number of licensed drivers within the United States of America, 19% of 20-to-24 year olds in…
Community college? Better (and smarter) than universities
Fact: According to the IPEDS Fall 2021 Enrollment survey, over 10.2 million students are enrolled in community colleges, which accounted for thirty-five percent (35%) of all undergrads nationwide. Fact: According to a May 2019 study by the Pew Research Center regarding a rise in share of undergraduates that come from…
The missing foundation of student clubs
Student clubs have been a cornerstone and a touchpoint for school and universities for generations but the NECC community seem to be lacking in that department as of late. Clubs and organizations are hard to contact, emails go unanswered and the school calendar is still not updated for the new…
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…
Trump’s hush money trial
The commencement of Donald Trump’s trial for alleged hush money payments unfolded with compelling revelations, key testimonies, and legal maneuvers, shaping the pivotal first week of this historic criminal case. The trial’s initiation marked a significant milestone in the legal scrutiny surrounding Donald Trump’s alleged involvement in hush money payments.…
Abortion on the ballot
n a landmark ruling, Arizona’s highest court recently upheld a long-standing law, dating back to 1864, that prohibits nearly all abortions. We have Donald Trump to thank for that. Trump brags about the fact that he had overturned Roe V Wade and now women’s health is seriously on the line.…
Haiti: Who is in charge?
Today is Sunday April 7, 2024. Tell me who is in charge in Haiti now? “You want me tell you?” “Barbecue and his group,” said a source who is being kept anoynymous for safety reasons, during a phone conversation. Why did you say that? “I am telling you the truth. …
Interviewing tips
Greetings, reader! Going into a job interview can be stressful and exciting. You spend a lot of time preparing and you’ve practiced interviewing, but have you considered the questions that can or cannot be asked during your interview? The article provides valuable insights into the legal do’s and don’ts of…
Letter to the editor: Students shouldn’t go hungry
To The Staff of The Observer, As an NECC faculty member, I express my solidarity with students who are advocating for more support from college leadership around the issue of food insecurity. I have two overlapping concerns. First, I also would like to see more attention to food access on…
Crafting an effective elevator pitch
Imagine you are in an elevator with someone you hope to work. They turn to you and say, “Tell me about yourself.” You have 30 seconds before you reach the ground floor. Quick! What do you say? How much do you say? Your elevator pitch is a concise summary of…
