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(Archive November 2019) Down the Rabbit Hole

By editorialteam on November 15, 2019

Doctor Uses Stories to Explore Alzheimer’s Disease

By Maya Douglas | Observer Contributor

Dr. Dana Walrath is the author of the graphic novel Aliceheimer’s: Alzheimer’s Through the Looking Glass – a collection of stories about her mother’s battle with dementia.

Aliceheimer’s: Alzheimer’s Through the Looking Glass is laid out as a collection of short stories. Each page has a new story and a new drawing so that if a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia loses their place or forgets what they have read, it doesn’t matter. They can still enjoy it without confusion. “Telling stories restores humanity,” said Walrath. read more

(Archive November 2019) Student Life Calendar: November and December

By editorialteam on November 14, 2019

Student Photo IDs Please bring one of the following photo IDs: a motor vehicle license or permit, a military ID, passport or a state issued identification card. ID cost is $10. Returning students who already have an ID should stop by the MWCC library on the Gardner Campus or the front office on the Burbank, Devens or Leominster campus to have your ID validated for the fall semester at no charge.

CATS Programming Meeting (Campus Activities Team for Students) – 12:30 pm, Room W11. Come and join in on the fun of planning and running activities for MWCC students (i.e. Scary Karaoke, Fall Fest). For more information, contact the Student Life office at studentlife@mwcc.mass.edu. 978-630-9148 or stop by the office located in the Student Center. Open to all MWCC students. read more

(Archive November 2019) The Triple Play

By editorialteam on November 14, 2019

Juggling Life as a Student, a Parent, and an Employee

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

NOTE: Correction to “The Triple Play” Volume 14, issue 3, page 4:
The name of the Parent Support Group was incorrectly abbreviated to PSO. The correct abbreviation is PSG.

How difficult is it to take care of yourself during college?

There’s getting up on time, getting ready, eating breakfast, and the rest of the “morning routine” before school.

Setting time for any homework or projects is also a must and isn’t always easy. On top of that, a job to support yourself takes up time, energy, and focus. Together, a job and college classes are enough to fill the day, leaving little room to take care of yourself. read more

(Archive November 2019) High School Just Got Easier

By editorialteam on November 13, 2019

Student talks about attending high school and college simultaneously

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

Reducing mental stress is one reason why more students are choosing to pursue dual enrollment programs.

First-year transfer student, Maddie Faneuf, found the prospect of receiving her high school diploma and Associate’s degree at the same time appealing. Faneuf said her two years in high school pushed her towards the dual enrollment program as a way to escape the “dram” at school and neglect of student needs by the administration. “I wanted a fresh start,” said Faneuf. read more

(Archive November 2019) This Story Sucks!

By editorialteam on November 9, 2019

Doctor Cautions Against Deadly Virus

By Ryan Lyesiuk | Observer Contributor

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is an often deadly virus, but with the right knowledge and precautionary measures, the chances of obtaining this disease are slim.

According to Dr. Charlotte Newell, adjunct faculty in the Vet Tech program, the chances of acquiring EEE significantly decrease as the temperatures drop. Newell stated, “Everyone is at risk until there is a hard frost.” Hard frost (28 degrees or lower) often does not occur in Massachusetts until late October or early November, according to the National Weather Service. read more

(Archive November 2019) Annual MWCC Coat & Warm Clothing Drive

By editorialteam on November 8, 2019

Donations can be made in the Brewer Center (Room 152) starting November 1. Clothing will be distributed December 1 – February 1 in the South Cafe.

Donate coats, hats, mittens, scarves, sweaters, boots, etc.

(Archive November 2019) Is It “Bye-Bye” for WiFi?

By editorialteam on November 7, 2019

By Daniela Perez | Observer Contributor

When it comes to submitting online assignments, having reliable access to the internet is essential for college students.

Many areas on the Gardner campus have little to no cellular signal and in most parts of the school the WiFi can be slow or may not connect at all.

One of the places on campus that rarely has any signal is the basement of the school where Media Arts and Technology labs are held and where MRT students work on projects. The MRT computers are always offline and students have a difficult time connecting to the internet through their own laptops or cellphones. read more

(Archive November 2019) Vaping Ban

By editorialteam on November 6, 2019

This story was updated recently: https://www.wcvb.com/article/judge-allows-gov-bakers-vaping-products-ban-to-continue/29536538

By Kristopher Madden | Observer Contributor

A ruling on Monday, October 21 has upheld the statewide vaping ban. Brown and many other vape shop owners across Massachusetts sued Governor Baker in Federal Court to lift the ban sooner.

Many shop owners initially chose to stay open in the face of what is thought to be an unlawful declaration by Governor Baker. Kevin Brown, owner of Madvapes in Worcester, said he planned to stay open “until the jackboot thugs shut him down.” He added, “We know in the vaping world that it’s illegal THC cartridges that are causing this whole kerfuffle.” read more

(Archive October 2019) Early Childhood & Elementary Education Club

By editorialteam on October 24, 2019

By Hannah Bennet | Observer Contributor

The Early Childhood & Elementary Education Club focuses on gathering Early Childhood development majors, providing its members with hands-on experience in their majors, as well as offering kids opportunities in literacy.

The club is open to all students, not just Early Childhood Education majors. Meetings are held in the Garrison Center for Early Childhood Education from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Stephanie Brunell said the club is “a great way for Early Childhood Education majors to connect with one another.” read more

(Archive October 2019) Film: Ice Warriors

By editorialteam on October 21, 2019

October 23, 12:30pm, North Café.

The training is tough as the U.S. sled hockey team prepares for the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, in ICE WARRIORS. Sled hockey, called “murderball on blades,” is played as aggressively as able-bodied hockey – but these players battle with their sticks, sharp sled runners and the serrated ice picks used to propel their sleds. They fight it out at eye level with a fastmoving puck in this game of force, speed and strategy.