Observer Department: Opinion
NECC Students Discuss Wearing Makeup
Erica Almonte, 21 majoring in Nursing says she’s always searching up new beauty tips and tricks to make her life a bit easier. “In between my daughter, school and work, it always seems like I never have time to pamper myself. So I’m always looking for little beauty hacks to…
What is True Beauty?
Corina Carmona, 20, who majors in Nursing says true beauty is "a person who is confident and sure of themselves. Someone who knows their value.” Carmona is a youth mentor at her church and says she often gives self-esteem pep talks to the women at her church. “So many women…
Campus Cafe
By Jimmy Richards Last year, NECC decided to remodel their cafe located in the Student Center, but many students are unaware of what it even has to offer. A majority of students said they didn’t even know where the cafe was located. Kelsey Brown, a student attending for her first…
Day vs. Night Classes
By Kyle Benson NECC does not only offer classes during the daytime -- they also offer classes later at night for people whose schedules do not fit school during the day. “I like night classes because I have to work in the day now, but I do miss my buds…
Is Blackboard Useful?
By Lucy Kigathi "Welcome to the Blackboard site. Please take some time to become familiar with this site," said Patricia Portanova. This is a typical announcement that students read typically after registering for classes at NECC. Blackboard is a website that professors use for any assignments, announcements, class syllabus and…
Getting Sick of Snowtopia?
This past month here in New England can be described in one word: snowy. With record breaking snow falls drowning us in feet of snow every week, these snowy New England winters get old real fast. If you’re like me and are sick of living in cold New England, there’s…
NECC Students On Netflix
By Edwin Henriquez NECC students prefer streaming films and shows rather than buying them. Services like Hulu and Netflix have become a juggernaut in the entertainment industry. With millions of subscribers signed up for these streaming services, the question that remains is “Are the cable and theater companies in trouble?”…
Are tattoos acceptable in the workplace?
Art has been around longer than any other human creation. From decorative hand axes to cave paintings, from the Renaissance to modern art to postmodern art and beyond, humans have always been driven to express themselves. Some like to paint or draw their art while others like to express their…
Massachusetts legalization of marijuana
By Duane Sherman On Nov. 6, 2012, the voters of Massachusetts approved the legal use of medicinal marijuana, yet there still is not one dispensary open. Why? Question 3 passed with 63 percent approval. On Jan. 1, 2013, the law took effect, eliminating criminal and civil penalties for the possession…
Texting in class can be a distraction
By Rachel Sarcione Although many NECC professors request that students refrain from using their electronic devices during class, texting and social media continue to be a distraction during lectures and exams. “I feel bad for the professors,” said NECC student Melissa Dow, 37. “They spend all that time preparing lessons…
