Observer Department: Opinion
Improving Lawrence Campus
The spacious atrium of the Dimitry Building on the Lawrence campus with hand painted murals with inspiring quotes and one large glass wall like a fancy sunroom, is mostly empty. Unless Early College students are having classes, the big lobby is far from having engaged students hanging around or studying…
Good things are happening here
I know it looks like a PSA public service announcement, but I promise you it’s not. It has a well-being message. First, I’d like to apologize for this late show-up of the year of the NECC Observer. If you have seen the blue post of our newspaper all winter, you…
Shrinking of the ‘press pool’
For more than one hundred years, the White House Correspondents’ Association has been in control of the press pool, choosing which journalists get to be in the White House; now this system is being thrown out in favor of the White House choosing the journalists who get to be there.…
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…
Is in-person Black Friday fading away?
Has Black Friday lost its magic? Is there any point in going in-store for good deals when they are also online? The prevalence of online shopping has drastically changed the look and feel of Black Friday. Black Friday was once a momentous event, where after a long day on Thanksgiving,…
Trump lied about his involvement with Project 2025
Donald Trump’s presidential campaign was defined, in part, by his vehement disavowal of Project 2025, a conservative governance blueprint crafted by the Heritage Foundation. Publicly, Trump criticized the project, labeling its proposals as “ridiculous and abysmal.” Yet, post-election, his administration’s transition team has taken a starkly different approach, actively incorporating…
Cabinet controversy
Trump’s junk drawer of Cabinet picks Donald Trump’s recent cabinet picks have sparked significant controversy and debate. Among the most contentious choices was Matt Gaetz, who was nominated for the position of Attorney General. Gaetz, a former congressman from Florida, withdrew his nomination amid allegations of sexual misconduct, including accusations…
Arcane season 2
A review of Arcane season 2; focused on the strength of female characters (Vi, Caitlyn, and Jinx). Contains spoilers. Arcane is an animated show that was released in 2021 and concluded just a few weeks ago in 2024. It is aimed at adult audiences and is based on the game…
Nation on edge: Fears and uncertainty as Trump returns to White House
Millions of Americans were left in shock and disbelief as news spread of Donald Trump’s re-election to the presidency, despite facing over 34 criminal charges. The former 45th president, now set to return as the 47th, brings with him a history and agenda that has stirred fear, uncertainty, and deep…
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…
