Observer Department: Opinion
U.S. dollar in jeopardy
The Brics nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have been discussing the idea of deplatforming the U.S dollar as the world’s reserve currency for several years now. This concept has gained a lot of attention in recent times, with the increasing tensions between the United States and China,…
NECC veggies, SNAP outreach, cake, gratitude and 223,568 pounds later
The Community Resources area at Northern Essex Community College has partnered with Community Action Lawrence and Community Action Haverhill to have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) authorized outreach worker attend our next mobile food mart on Tuesday, April 25. Pick up your veggies and receive information on qualification for…
Fighting period poverty
Many individuals and adolescents have to go through the experience of menstruation monthly. This occurence not only comes along with cramps, pains, bloating, and mood swings, but it also comes with a cost. Many women have to purchase products to control the outcome of such. They often have to spend…
Why the liberal arts? Why students should be encouraged to pursue their passions in the Humanities
Among the countless majors presented to college students, the category of the Liberal Arts has been one often looked down upon. However, this seemingly miniscule degree has a multitude of benefits that can aid anyone in many areas of life. With its numerous fields, from psychology to dance, the Liberal…
Gun violence in schools
It’s almost been a year since I wrote my first editorial story in the NECC Observer, where I touched on gun violence in the United States. On Monday March 27th, 2023, another mass school shooting happened. I think it’s important to touch back on this subject. This time we are…
Handshake and LinkedIn, your career platforms
Handshake is NECC’s career platform, featuring internship and job postings, connections to employers, and the opportunity to attend virtual events to learn about companies, careers, and industries. It is the #1-way college students get hired and is very commonly used in many colleges and universities. If you are planning to…
Re-purposing President’s Day: Your leadership is your legacy
Happy mid-February! It is time to think about those childhood memories of the usual first day off for February school vacation (the third Monday in February). Remember? A whole week to delay homework. February is all about Black History Month, more daylight, a concurring holiday all about l-o-v-e, and of…
What a bunch of clowns: MAGA Republicans turn Congress into a circus
With the 177th U.S. Congress underway, the first week of committee hearings look more like a Saturday Night Live skit, rather than GOP Congressmen/women being paid $175,000.00 a year on behalf of the American people. First there were the “Twitter File” hearings brought to the American people by the GOP…
Service learning project promotes 988 lifeline
Students in Dr. Doris Buckley’s Introduction to Psychology online class were given a service-learning project this semester to promote the new 988 Mental Health Hotline. One of the topics students always want to learn about when taking Introduction to Psychology is mental disorders. They want to know how they can…
An introduction to the new coordinator for the Center for Liberal Arts
To the Editor, Hello! My name is Sarah and I am the new Center Coordinator for the Center for Liberal Arts. The Center is located in the Spurk Building in room C-209 on the Haverhill campus. The Center is a place where students and faculty can hang out and get…
