Observer Department: Opinion
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…
End of semester blues
By Eduardo Souza To students, the end of the semester can feel like a mixed blessing. On one side, it’s almost over. Students are almost done and winter break is coming. However, there’s still so much to do. There are papers to write. There are final exams to study for.…
NECC baseball players talk sports and school
Have you ever thought of joining a sports team here at Northern Essex? Think you wouldn’t have time to juggle classes, work and a sport? Wrong! The students on the NECC baseball team beg to differ. Baseball is an all American sport. Here’s some of the NECC baseball players giving…
Dance club perserveres
By Shaina Richards, Correspondent Conflict arose for the dance club this semester when it was discovered that they would not be able to use the dance studio. The dance studio was going to be used for another class at the time the dance club had planned to meet. …
Fun fall inspired activities
There is a crisp feeling in the air and the leaves changing colors. Fall has arrived. Fall is my favorite season here in New England. I love the fall foliage, watching the leaves change their color and of course the weather. It’s not too cold, and it’s not too humid. …
Should NECC celebrate Columbus?
Columbus Day has been a controversial holiday for a long time. There are several reasons for the controversy; first, it’s generally understood to celebrate Christopher Columbus’s discovery of America. Which he didn’t do. What Columbus discovered was the Bahamas, and he only found them because he expected to be able…
