Observer Department: Opinion
Uncle Sam wants you to vote
To vote or not to vote, that is the question? Why do people vote? Why do people not vote? Does voting really make a difference? Why you should vote? These are important questions and I am sure you can come up with more. The local election for Haverhill City Councilors…
Why college extracurricular activities matter: How to include your activities on your resume
What are extracurricular activities and why include them? Extracurricular activities are programs outside of your academics, like clubs, athletics, and honor societies. Your involvement in college extracurriculars can help you build your skills and confidence. Perhaps you: • Were president of the Art Club • Volunteered at the U-Knighted Fair…
25 reasons to not vote for Donald Trump
The 2024 election will be here before you know it. Unfortunately, Donald Trump will most likely be the republican nominee for president. There are so many reasons not to vote for Donald Trump and here are 25 reasons NOT to vote for the disgraced former president. 1) Trump…
Unraveling Israel vs. Palestine
On October 7th, 2023, Hamas militants unleashed one of its deadliest attacks in Israel in years. As of October 21, about 1400 Israelians have been killed from the attacks from this terrorist organization and they claim that they will stop at nothing until their one goal is reached, “The destruction…
Connect early with Career Services: Top 5 reasons to connect in your first semesters of college
A career is not just a job, it’s much more than that. A career combines your education, training, and overall experience, as well as your values, interests, and strengths. Your career goals and plans develop over time and connecting with Career Services early can help you get a strong start…
Exploring the power of ChatGPT: A comprehensive overview
Disclaimer: The title, as well as some of the text within this document was written by ChatGPT How ChatGPT works In simple terms, ChatGPT works as an AI capable of summarizing texts, providing general knowledge questions, as well as generating human-like responses based on input it receives. It is like…
Q&A with U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern
Congressman Jim McGovern is a member of the Democratic Party and represents the Second District of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a strong advocate for human rights, peace, and ending hunger. He has served on several committees, including the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Agriculture,…
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…
