Observer Department: Opinion
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…
Observer wants to thank supporters
The Observer student staff and faculty adviser are thankful for the longtime support that they have found at NECC through the years. This extends to so many: Faculty, staff, administrators, previous faculty advisers, and most importantly the students who read and contribute to the Observer. We think the Observer is…
A cult leader and his followers
Donald Trump, often compared to a cult leader, has garnered what can only be described as unconditional love from a significant portion of the American electorate, with 71% of likely Republican primary voters preferring his truths over those from their family, friends, conservative media, and even religious leaders. This unwavering…
Trump’s Tweets turned threats
In recent years, it’s become increasingly clear that the words and actions of politicians can have a very real impact on the safety and wellbeing of everyday citizens. This has certainly been the case with Donald Trump, whose frequent use of social media to criticize and attack his opponents has…
