Editorial
Good things are happening here
I know it looks like a PSA public service announcement, but I promise you it’s not. It has a well-being message. First, I’d like to apologize for this late show-up of the year of the NECC Observer. If you have seen the blue post of our newspaper all winter, you may see a sun faded … Continue reading Good things are happening here → Read More
Diner beware
Photo by Editor-in-Chief Daniela Valdivia-Terres
Restaurant in Somerville, MA includes 20% gratuity
Shops and malls playing Christmas carols from open to close remind us of the list of presents we may try to purchase. Also, it’s the season to go out and chat in real time, face-to-face, having a special meal with those special ones. Whether you want to pamper yourself for being good during the year, … Continue reading Diner beware → Read More
No more wondering, let’s just work together
In the aftermath of the presidential election, most newspapers, Youtubers, podcasts or wherever you listen to the media, the trend topic is why, we the people, made Mr. Donald Trump go back to the White House. Statistics and possible explanations are served for every political party the same for the non-party. However, coming from … Continue reading No more wondering, ... Read More
Don’t let the election divide us
“The best way to lose a friendship is by talking about politics or religion,” I learned many years ago. Since then, I’ve tried to follow this advice, especially when I perceive that my relative or close friend is passionately advocating for their candidate without listening to anyone else’s opinion. I consider that even heated conversations … Continue reading Don’t let t... Read More
Do an internship before graduating
I changed my degree from Business Transfer to Communication & Journalism two semesters after I started at NECC. That decision was not easy to take, especially as I started to study in my 40’s, it is expected that at this age I have things clearer and as a mom of a child, I am supposed … Continue reading Do an internship before graduating → Read More
A bittersweet goodbye
As I stand on the precipice of bidding adieu to Northern Essex Community College, my heart swells with a myriad of emotions, each one a testament to the depth and breadth of my collegiate journey. It is a journey that has unfolded over the course of several years, marked by moments of triumph and adversity, … Continue reading A bittersweet goodbye → Read More
Sham impeachment inquiry
The halls of Congress echo with the weight of history as the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden unfolds or let me say folds. This constitutional drama, fueled by partisan fervor, has captured the nation’s attention. The Republican-led investigation centers on claims that then Vice President Joe Biden threatened to withhold $1 billion … Continue... Read More
Trump kills border bill
There is a crises at our southern border and in remarkable twist of legislative fate, the Senate’s proposed $118 billion border security package has become the epicenter of political turmoil, leaving the nation on edge.As bipartisan efforts aimed at addressing the critical issues surrounding border security and immigration reform were gaining momentum, the unexpected interventi... Read More
Conflict in the Middle East
It’s heartbreaking that the conflict between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas is entering its second month, with no sign of a lasting ceasefire. The war has killed more than 5,000 people, displaced more than 1 million, and caused widespread damage to infrastructure and livelihoods in Gaza and Israel. The conflict erupted on October … Continue reading Confl... Read More
Moving on to my next journey
I am so sad that my duties as the Sports Editor and Editor-In-Chief will come to an end after the end of the semester. This is my last issue of the Observer as a staff member. I have a lot of people to thank. First of all, I would like to thank all of my … Continue reading Moving on to my next journey → Read More