Observer Department: Opinion

Staying safe and healthy during the virus crisis

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It is a difficult time for everybody.  With the world seemingly gone to fire overnight and many states in the country still on mandatory stay at home order, there seems to be a barrage of complicated and often conflicting information, about what to do to keep both you and your family safe…

Adjusting to our new normal

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Recently with the extension of the Stay-At-Home order given by the governor of New Hampshire, it looks like they are trying to re-open the state slowly and effectively. The new order is now in effect until at least May 31st. Personally, I think it was a good idea to extend…

Vaccine inside a box

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As we are reaching the end of our two month mandatory lockdown, many things about the American way have changed dramatically. For starters, no one can say that they fully grasp the context of the walking epidemic and the impact it will have in months to come or even the…

Tea helps to cope with quarantine, symptoms

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I think I was exposed to Coronavirus.  The day was Tuesday April 14, 2020. I woke up that morning with a cold.  I was scheduled to work and was debating whether I would work the shift, or if I would disappoint my job. I asked my coworker for his advice.…

Home learning, teaching, and appreciating

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All around the world, teachers have been learning to teach remotely, and adjusting to the “new norm.” Parents and guardians must also adjust to the way their household has to be now. This may be an easier switch for younger moms and dads, or families with teenagers to help. But…

A day in quarantine: A high school student shares her story

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 Have you ever watched one of those movies or films where the characters’ day keeps restarting or repeating each time they wake up? Sort of like a time loop. Well that is exactly the way my life has been lately.  I chose the title “A Day in Quarantine” for this…

Virus delivers an unfair blow to NECC students

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President Donald Trump and the United States Federal Government forgot about college students when they came up with the CARES Act. The $2 trillion aid package made multiple earmarked billions for giant institutions and small businesses. It granted adults an instant $1200 plus $500 for each of their dependent children.…

My life in quarantine

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Every morning I wake up and my mind is empty. This is a feeling I am not used to. When I had to go to school, the morning was a time when my mind would be busy with thoughts about things that the teachers would show us in class, who…

Joe Biden’s endorsements

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We now know that Joe Biden will most likely become the Democratic Party’s Nominee for the Presidency in the 2020 Election. As November 3rd approaches, Biden has received many endorsements. Perhaps the most notable endorsement is his former running mate and former United States President Barack Obama, who endorsed Biden…

Student offers insights into dealing with pandemic

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The uncertainty for what's to come, my academic performance, Income/work and my health are a few of the things that I consider to be some of the major factors to my stress. This is a very overwhelming time for everyone and coming out of this healthy and stable is something…