Observer Department: Opinion
Why you need an elevator pitch (or two…)
Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m the Coordinator for Career Services at NECC. I spend most of my days helping students explore career paths, navigate career changes, and build the career skills they need to succeed after graduation. One tool I’ve seen make a surprising difference is an elevator pitch. Whether…
The president of the United States believes people with learning disabilities should not be president
The President of the United States believes people with learning disabilities should not be president. “Honestly, I am all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. I don’t think a president should have a learning disability.” said Donald Trump in a recent comment made to reporters. This…
A whirlwind of unwanted life changes
The 2026 Spring Commencement will mark 10 years since I graduated from NECC and stood upon the stage to present the 2016 Student Senate Gift to the school as the Student Senate President. Ten years is a long time, and a lot can happen in a person’s life. My life…
ICE operations raise questions
Innocent American citizens are being taken away detained, and in some cases killed during ICE operations. These incidences have shaken communities and raised questions about accountability, use of force and civil rights in the United States. One of the most disturbing stories was the detainment of Liam Ramos who was…
Comics by Narjis Musa
Getting started with your career: Five resources you can access right now
Building a career can feel like an overwhelming, long-term project, but you don’t have to figure everything out at once. College is one of the best times to ask questions, meet people in different fields, and get a feel for what you might want to do. Even small conversations or…
Invest in your career this winter
Congratulations – you made it to the end of the semester! Whether you’re starting a winter class, working, prepping for spring semester, or doing a bit of everything, now’s a great time to invest in your future. We’ve pulled together some career resources you can start using right away. Pick…
Looking forward to spring theater production
NECC Theater will be taking on Angels in America by Tony Kushner. To say I’m excited is an understatement. NECC is a multiple award winning theater program and I can not wait to see how they create this production. Angels in America is a Pulitzer Prize winning play about the…
On shame and guilt
“I wouldn’t want my money to go toward perpetuation of privilege,” declared Larry Summers, speaking to students at Northern Essex Community College on October 2, 2019, less than two months after the death of his alleged “wingman,” Jeffrey Epstein. The recent release of a trove of emails from the Epstein…
Getting ready for finals
