Opinion
Modern utopia: A visit to Santa Catalina Island
My alarm goes off playing the Captain America theme song on my mobile phone, I reach over to turn the volume off and check the time. Its 5:30am, why would anyone be getting up this early unless they had to be at work? As I look at the time, I begin to feel a wave of excitement as I counted down the hours till my girlfriend Lauren and I were going to board a boat from the New P... Read More
Would the real pedophiles please stand up? The irony of Republicans calling Democrats pro-pedophilia
During the Supreme Court Justice confirmation hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson, Sen. Josh Hawley accused Jackson of being soft on child pornography offenders. Court records show that Jackson did impose lighter sentences than federal guidelines suggested but also in line with sentences other judges have imposed for the same crime. Hawley’s insinuation neglects critical context,... Read More
The Mission Act wasn’t built in a day
Walk a mile in my shoes, comes to mind when I hear someone says the word “Veteran.” When people look at veterans, they see a person in uniform who is was willing to put their life on the line to protect this country. When a child sees a veteran, they see a hero. But do we see what the Veteran sees? Read More
Media platforms should not spread ignorance
If you read the a recent edition of The New York Times you’d find an article nestled away in the Technology section about Joe Rogan. If you’re a millennial, you’re aware of exactly who Joe Rogan is and the ignorant vitriol he routinely spews on his podcast. If you are my Hispanic parents born in the late 60’s, you have absolutely no idea who Joe Rogan is or why artists like J... Read More
Praise Putin? Some Republicans have affections for Russian dictator
In late February, former U.S. President Donald Trump had nothing but praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia was preparing to invade and declare war on its neighbor state Ukraine, as NATO scrambled to formulate a defense of Ukraine. At a fundraiser in Florida Feb. 23, the former president had all compliments for the Russian dictator, stating that Putin was “very sm... Read More
My dream job
The last year of the last century I was committed to changing my life significantly. I wanted to stop working in a factory full of ink, inhaling thinner, and other toxic products which were affecting my stomach. I was tired of carrying the smell of “fresh paint” everywhere, even after I showered. It seemed I could be tracked just by my toxic aroma. Oh! But please don’t get me ... Read More
How Will the New Omicron Variant Affect You?
| NECC Observer
Welcome back signs can be found all around campus.
The novel coronavirus has brought many ups and downs this year, keeping the entire world on its toes as it rained havoc all throughout the globe. This past month we have seen cases on the rise. Why is this? This is because of the new strand of COVID-19. COVID came back for yet another round. In this article, we take a peek into how the students of NECC feel about this. Read More
‘Spider-Man No Way Home’ Spoiler-Free Review
On the evening of Thursday, December 16th, I saw the latest theatrical installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” This third MCU Spider-Man movie picks up practically immediately after the events of the previous movie (Spider-Man: Far from Home), when it is revealed to the entire world that Peter Parker is Spider-Man. Between exploring the possibil... Read More
A tribute to “The Walking Dead”
When I was in seventh grade, in 2014, I fell in love with not just a TV show, but a world of fandom and opportunities that would continue to inspire me for years to come. This epiphany came about when I started watching “The Walking Dead.” Ever since watching the first few seasons in middle school, I am still inspired by the series and what its themes stands for. Love, loss, ha... Read More
“The Last Duel” Review
“The Last Duel” is the latest film directed by Ridley Scott and sees him return to the sword-and-sandals epic with grand spectacle, action, and drama, but the majority of that primarily serves a backdrop for the film’s scathing social commentary on patriarchal rule, religious influence, and most notably, sexism. Based on a true story, the film takes place in 1386 France and fo... Read More