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(Archive February 2020) It’s Never Too Late to Succeed

By editorialteam on March 3, 2020

Transitions to College Program Helps Nontraditional Students Achieve Their Goals

By Maya Douglas | Observer Contributor

The Transitions to College program is a grant-funded program which supports non-traditional students to ease their way into the college lifestyle.

The program is led by Kim Kayser, program advisor and coordinator. Kayser’s goal for the Transitions program is to be able to accept more students in the future, since the program has a limited number of slots and there is a waiting list.

She also hopes to remain the counselor for her students even after they graduate out of her program.Kayser said that her foal is for her students to graduate or obtain a college certificate, but more importantly, for students to try their best. She notes that many students would never attend college withouut the opportunity to participate in this free, supporting program. read more

(Archive February 2020) Three New Art Installations on Display

By editorialteam on February 27, 2020

Photos courtesy of Thomas Matsuda

Tule Lake. Inspired by the WWII Japanese American Internment Camp. Last crosswalk, 2nd floor. Wire, cloth. Wes Ringwood.

Mont Sainte-Victoire. Inspired by the series of paintings of this mountain by Paul Cezanne. Multipurpose room. Colored yarn. Deb Boudreau.

Summer Memory. A childhood summer camp that was demolished. Main entrance. Broken record, acrylic paint. Emily Payson.

(Archive February 2020) Film: Hidden Figures

By editorialteam on February 25, 2020

February 27, 12:30 p.m., North Cafe.

Three brilliant African-American women at NASA — Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe) — serve as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history: the launch of astronaut John Glenn (Glen Powell) into orbit, a stunning achievement that restored the nation’s confidence, turned around the Space Race and galvanized the world.

(Archive February 2020) Dare to Do Double Duty

By editorialteam on February 23, 2020

Dual Enrollment Students Tackle High School and College Credit

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

Maddie Faneuf
Photo by Hannah Bennet

The Dual Enrollment program allows students who are 16 years old or older to enter the college environment and earn college credits before they graduate high school. However, there are requirements for every applicant to fulfill before and after acceptance into MWCC.

Sixteen-year-old first-year transfer student Maddie Faneuf has only attended classes at the Mount for a few months, but she has joined the SGA (Student Government Association) and explored several services provided by the college in that short time. read more

(Archive February 2020) Harassment in the Workplace

By editorialteam on February 21, 2020

Students and professors discuss a prevalent problem

By Brandon Feliz | Observer Contributor

MWCC’s Human Resources Office, Room 112
Photo by Betsy Torres

Working in a hostile work environment can be one of the most difficult and confusing things someone can go through.

It can be especially frustrating when it is a full-time job, likely to be the place where one spends most of their waking hours. More time is spent at full-time jobs than anywhere else for the average U.S. citizen. One third of an American’s life is spent at work, according to www.gettysburg.edu. Statistics also show that people’s jobs can contribute to workaholism, insomnia and divorce, and that stress from work is estimated to be the fifth-biggest cause of death in the U.S., according to the Business Insider. When workplace harassment occurs as well, working to make ends meet can become a monumental task. read more

(Archive February 2020) TEA Time: Gateway to College

By editorialteam on February 20, 2020

February 24, 12 p.m., Multipurpose Room

Gateway to College at MWCC is a national award winning alternative education program.  It is number two in the nation.  Come meet the students, parents, and Gateway Alum and learn why this alternative program is leading in the nation!

(Archive February 2020) Big Money Bingo & Comedy Show

By editorialteam on February 15, 2020

February 20, 5 p.m., South Cafe.

Join us for a fun evening of Bingo with CASH Prizes and a comedy show by Azeem! Bingo starts at 5pm, dinner and comedy show at 6pm and more bingo to follow the comedy show. Students – FREE, Staff/Faculty/Alumni – $5, Students are allowed (1) guest age 14 and over, cost is $5

(Archive February 2020) MWCC Goes Bowling

By editorialteam on February 12, 2020

February 18, 4pm-6pm, Gardner Ten Pins.

$12 per person (includes shoe rental)

Come enjoy a few hours of fun and activity when you bowl a few strings. Simply show up at the Gardner Ten Pins and show them your student ID. Cost is $12 for 2 hours of bowling and shoe rental.

Photo from Unsplash

(Archive December 2019) Let’s Get Physical

By editorialteam on February 4, 2020

Fitness Center Director Discusses Benefits of Exercise for Students

By Ryan Lyesiuk | Observer Contributor

Fitness is particularly beneficial to college students seeking better overall health. According to Jason Snoonian, director of the Mount Wachusett Community College Fitness & Wellness Center (also called the Mount Fitness Center), improved health often leads to better classroom performance.

According to Snoonian, increased brain stimulation during exercise may assist a student in and out of the classroom.

MWCC Fitness & Wellness Center
Photo by Thomas Hill Jr. 

“Exercise and increased fitness often leads to better study habits, better-quality sleep, significant overall health advances, and improved confidence,” he said. read more