NECC Observer

Opinion

People ponder parking passes

By Observer Staff

Despite the initial oppositions that many students and faculty presented a year ago when the parking passes became mandatory, people are generally now accommodating of the $8.50 ∑it costs to park on NECC’s campus. Read More

Opinion: Transition

By Matt Gingras, Editor-in-Chief

During those two years, those four semesters, I met people from all walks of life. I worked in Athletics, did orientations for Student Engagement, was friendly with Public Relations. I knew almost everyone. Read More

Opinion: #internetslowdown

By Faith Gregory, Editor in Chief and Observer Staff

Net neutrality is the assurance that the internet remains free without effecting loading speeds. Internet service providers, or ISPs, should not be allowed to block or limit websites of their choosing. Read More

Stroll through the journalism program

By Ashlee Ferrante, Opinions Editor and Observer Staff

One year, I wanted to be an actress. The next, I wanted to be a pastry chef. If the future Ashlee came to me and said I was going to be a journalist, I would laugh and walk away.  Read More

Wanting a blast from the past

By Ashlee Ferrante, Opinions Editor

Fifties America was known as “the Golden Years.” After WWII, we were the most powerful and wealthiest nation. The middle class was expanding more and more each day, and it was very easy to find a job. The American dream was a beautiful vision to many Americans because crime, divorce and debt were low, and everything was less hectic than it is now. Read More

Enjoy the experience the whole way through

By Traeger Domoretsky, Correspondent and Observer Staff

If you are planning on attending a sporting event anytime soon, stay for the whole game. Sporting events are long, get over it. If you are planning to go to a sporting event, whether it is a Red Sox, Bruins or NECC game of any sort, plan ahead. Make the necessary arrangements and mental preparations you need in order to stay for the entire event. Read More