Observer Department: Opinion
Virus delivers an unfair blow to NECC students
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
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
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
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…
A slow return to normalcy
How will the country look in September? Well, the short answer would be no one knows for certain. The lives of every American has been turned upside down in recent months. Millions out of work and tens of thousands of Americans have lost their lives due to an unforeseen threat.…
Coping with a crisis
In my seventeen years of living, I've never experienced such a crisis. People extremely sick, lives being taken away, students conditioning how to manage remote learning, and businesses closed. Many times I've seen movies where a pandemic takes over society. Their normal lives are not seen for a while and…
Relecting on quarantine
As I write this a grand total 26 days have elapsed since the last time I set foot inside an educational facility. I used to dread hearing the ringing sound coming from the phone beside me every day at five o’clock, and the almost dozen repetitions of that sound coming…
The new normal
Over the past few weeks the Nation has been hit by a barrage of invisible enemy fire. We do not wage this war on foreign soil. This battle has been brought to us. We are confronted with this threat in our country, in our towns, and in our homes. No…
The pandemic reaches all parts of life
As we arrive at the peak of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are becoming infected. Unfortunately, my family and many others have been greatly affected by COVID-19. When I found out that the Northern Essex Campus was closed right before spring break began, I knew this situation could be bigger…
Do female students feel safe on campus?
Women share their perspectives Women’s public safety has been a huge topic of concern around the United States, and college campuses have been a main concern. Safety of students should be the first priority of Northern Essex, second is education, but is that the case? About 50% of public schools…
