Observer Department: Opinion
The story remains the same
Plenty of haymakers have been thrown but none of them are connecting. Watching the second presidential debate reminded me of one thing. A tired pair of overweight boxers trying desperately to knock each other out with one massive punch and looking terribly un-athletic while doing it. Neither have the makeup…
David Ortiz: Beyond the batters box
Another autumn is well under way and along with the holiday cheer, bright colors, and pumpkin spice lattes there is another thing notorious to October around here. The Red Sox used to be known for their epic collapses right around now but over the years they have flipped the script. …
2016’s ‘The Jungle Book’ outshines original
Some people are absolutely militant when it comes to the idea of remakes. “Why bother trying to fix what isn’t broken?” they roar, spittle flying from their mouths as they work themselves up into a futile rage. “Is nothing sacred?” These people are probably disgusted with Disney’s recent idea to…
Opinion: Lawrence campus offers better food
By Carly Colombo Correspondent A small counter sits in the Dimitri building atrium selling food and drinks to students. The counter is known as Napolitana, and serves as the main food vendor for the Lawrence campus as well as the building across the street next to the bookstore. What many…
NECC can’t wait for summer
By: Sarah Colpitts Correspondent As the days get longer, and temperatures get warmer (sort of), NECC students are looking forward the summer months just weeks away. May 15 marks the official end of the spring 2016 semester, and students are ready to break free from the books. Journalism major Francisco…
Don’t let anyone bring you down
It seems like it doesn’t matter how hard you study or how many hours you work; someone will always think it wasn’t enough. With constant evaluations of status and accomplishments, it’s hard to believe that we can even focus on schoolwork. Why do we spend so much time trying to…
Trending now: thrift stores galore
Although NECC campuses have been coated with fresh snow on this first week of April, students can’t deny that one of the best parts about spring is shopping for a new wardrobe. With loans breathing down your neck, and a long list of other expenses, this might be a great…
Do-It-Yourself Spa Day!
With today’s abundance of beauty treatment centers, it’s hard to believe that people used to polish their own fingernails and tweeze each other’s eyebrows in the kitchen. Although salons and spas are forced to compete for our business and even with coupons and package deals, sometimes the prices still seem…
Everyone is talking about Kesha
Pop star Kesha and her music producer Dr. Luke, who allegedly raped her, have been filling up the tabloids these past couple of weeks, as a judge denied her an injunction that would have released her from her contract with Sony. Reportedly, Dr. Luke abused Kesha for years, beginning shortly…
Landing that job
With spring break out of the way, NECC is on a fast track to the end of the semester and the graduating class of 2016 may be faced with the grueling task of preparing themselves for job interviews. A college degree and a new pair of shoes is great place…
