Observer Department: Opinion
The Observer, the news that stands up
The last edition of the award-winning college newspaper, The Observer, was obviously flying off the shelves. At least, it seems that was the case in the Dimitry Building, in Lawrence. Under the title of “Civic Engagement” the photo on the cover page showed a group of students and faculty standing…
Opinion: We must pay attention to national politics
As the fall semester begins, it is important to remember that politics affects us all. From the cost of tuition to the availability of healthcare, or the right to choose what happens to a woman’s body. The decisions made by our elected officials have a direct impact on our lives.…
Eight tips from Career Services for NECC graduates
Congratulations soon-to-be NECC graduates! You have accomplished a great deal in your NECC journey – taking courses during the pandemic and navigating through a cyberattack this semester. It can be both exciting and intimidating to take consider life after graduation but we are here to help with any questions related…
Bittersweet experience at NECC
When I decided to start my academic journey, I did it thinking that at this point of my life, being 45 years old, I was not looking for the certificate itself. I was looking for the knowledge and the wisdom that professional educators could share with me. By far, I…
Holding the debt ceiling hostage: MAGA Republicans do not want to pay America’s bills
MAGA Republicans in Congress are holding raising the debt ceiling hostage unless their demands are met and will not consider passing a seperate bill that would involve budget cuts. Republican lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled their plan to raise the debt ceiling and cut government spending ahead of the looming summer deadline to…
Making a case for a new Sports and Fitness Center : Accessibility, condition of building and fields could be improved
After high school a lot of student athletes who decide that they want to continue their career in athletics begin the process of choosing a school. When choosing a school, as I wrote about in my last article, there are many different things you must think about before deciding where…
Career Services says get LinkedIn for success
LinkedIn is an essential resource for college students to prepare for and begin careers. It provides an opportunity to connect with people, build a professional network, develop and showcase skills, projects, and experience to potential employers, search for positions, research companies, organizations, and individuals, and more. It is important to…
Letter to the editor: Community Resources help students
Dear NECC Observer, I’m an Associate Professor, in my twelfth year working at NECC, and this is my first time writing a letter to the editor of this paper. What moves me to write is my concern about the recent removal of a crucial staff position at the college. Last…
Reproductive rights attacked: MAGA Republicans strip women of their rights to choose again
This week Federal Judge Mathew Kacsmaryk, the sole federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, ruled to ban the use of the abortion medication Mifepristone. A medication that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for over two decades, and you can thank the Republican Senator from Missouri Josh Hawley…
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,…
