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(Archive December 2019) Cloning Around with Paul Rudd

By editorialteam on February 3, 2020

Review: Living with Yourself

By Nicholas Papini | Observer Contributor

In a world where genetics and cloning are advanced and common enough that the FDA has a division dedicated to related crimes, Paul Rudd delivers an emotional tale of the bitterness and depression that settles into a person in their mundane life.

Living with Yourself is a new Netflix show released on October 19. It contains 8 episodes of approximately 38 minutes for a total of 215 minutes. The show is created and written by Timothy Greenberg and stars Paul Rudd and Aisling Bea. read more

(Archive December 2019) Nutrition with a Mission

By editorialteam on February 2, 2020

Staff Suggestions for Eating Well at School

By Ryan Lyesiuk | Observer Contributor

Healthy nutritional habits in a college student’s life often lead to improved overall health, according to Katherine R. Kusza, Registered Nurse at MWCC.

According to Kusza, a healthy diet consists of a balanced nutritional intake, including a blend of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and low-fat dairy products. Reducing your overall calorie intake by eating smaller portions and more frequent meals is important as well in maintaining a healthy diet.

Kusza provided a sample of a balanced meal from ChooseMyPlate.gov. The meal includes half a plate of fruits and vegetables, half a plate of grains and proteins, and one serving of milk. read more

(Archive December 2019) Life is a Balancing Act

By editorialteam on January 31, 2020

A Student’s Perspective on Juggling Work, School, and Family

By Brandon Feliz | Observer Contributor

Life can get crazy balancing multiple jobs, home life, and school
Photo by Andrew Neel from Unsplash

As the school year continues, some students find it difficult to juggle schoolwork, social life, at-home responsibilities, and work at the same time. Time management becomes a major factor in order to succeed, but time management is a skill that is not taught in school.

For some of the students here at Mount Wachusett Community College, having no time even with time management skills on their side is a harsh reality. Take the life of 20-year-old Tatiana Martinez. Martinez is a nursing student who works as a receptionist with a steady income. Before reaching this point in life, however, she was a student who worked a total of four jobs in order to support herself and her loved ones. read more

(Archive December 2019) When Food Becomes a Weapon

By editorialteam on January 24, 2020

Student Sheds Light on Food Allergy Bullying

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

One of the more commonly known food allergies is peanuts; and, subsequently, peanut butter
Photo by Evan-Amos from Vanamo Media

Food allergies are a growing issue that calls for a lot of attention throughout the world. And while the allergy itself can be difficult and dangerous to deal with, there are children with food allergies that not only have to worry about the foods they are allergic to, but people who would intentionally harm them using those foods.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom… The prevalence of food allergies among children increased 50% between 1997-2011, and allergic reactions to foods have become the most common cause of anaphylaxis in community health settings.” read more

(Archive December 2019) Climate Change: Should We be Worried?

By editorialteam on January 22, 2020

Professor Montagno Offers His Expertise on Climate Change

By Ryan Lyesiuk | Observer Contributor

Professor Thomas Montagno
Photo by Ryan Lyesiuk

Is climate change real? Are we experiencing global warming at this very moment? If so, is there anything we can do to reverse this process? Professor Thomas Montagno provides his expoert opinion on these questions.

According to Montagno, climate change is a reality, with the warmest global temperatures ever recorded in the month of October in 2019. Montagno stated, “In the last ten years we have recorded the highest temperatures worldwide in recorded history.” read more

(Archive December 2019) Achieving Success with Accommodations

By editorialteam on January 9, 2020

Disability Services Helps Students Help Themselves

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

Disability Services is a helpful resource for students with many different needs
Photo by Charles from Unsplash

As the fall semester ended, students had to for their FAFSA and arrange their spring semester schedules. What students also had to do for next semester is renew their student accommodation forms.

Coordinator of Disability Services Amy Labarge is one of the two coordinators who works on campus with students with disabilities to aid them in achieving success at MWCC.

“Every student is entitled to equal access and opportunities in the classroom,” said Labarge. read more

(Archive December 2019) Becoming a Positive Bystander

By editorialteam on January 8, 2020

Leadership Training Fosters a Compassionate School Community

By Maya Douglas | Observer Contributor

Jason Zelesky, Dean of Students
Photo courtesy of MWCC

Jason Zelesky, Dean of Students, recently led a Leadership for Life Bystander training in the Murphy Conference room. Zelesky said the goal of the program is to imagine a college campus community which uses its abilities to look out for others at all times. He said there is a need to build a strong, safe, and respectful community.

The Bystander Program has been able to make a difference and report concerns to invoke change. According to Zelesky, the program started six years ago because of an issue on campus. One studnet walked by another student who was crying in the hallway, and that student admitted that he/she was not okay. read more

(Archive November 2019) The Richard Michelson Picture Show

By editorialteam on December 9, 2019

Artist Recalls Early Days and Inspiration

By Nicholas Papini | Observer Contributor

Richard Michelson held a galllery talk in the East Wing Gallery and discussed children’s book illustrations
Photo by Nicholas Papini

Richard Michelson, artist, author, and owner of the R. Michelson Gallery in Northampton, MA, stated that western Massachusetts is the center of children’s book illustrations in the United States.

Michelson is an award-winning children’s book author and acclaimed poet, and his gallery features 240 artists. He held a gallery talk in the East Wing Gallery which featured work from several of the artists under his banner, including Jules Feiffer, Mordicai Gerstein, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, and Mo Willems. read more

(Archive November 2019) Running Down a Dream

By editorialteam on December 7, 2019

Profile: Ryan Lyesiuk

By Brandon Feliz | Observer Contributor

Ryan Lyesiuk
Photo by Vanessa Roberto

Ryan Lyesiuk, 40, is an avid marathon runner. Rather than running for better health, Lyesiuk runs for pure enjoyment. It all started at a young age, he says, running in the summer with his brother as his brother trained for the upcoming football season. From then on it slowly became a major part of his life.

After a break during the college years from age 20 to 25, Lyesiuk started running competitively at the age of 30. The 2011 Manchester City Marathon was his first marathon. read more

(Archive November 2019) The Write Way to Research

By editorialteam on December 7, 2019

Librarian Offers Tips on Writing Research Papers

By Nicholas Papini | Observer Contributor

One research librarian believes that one of the greatest mistakes students make in writing a research paper is not asking for help.

Ellen Pratt, a distance education and outreach librarian, mentioned how the library has numerous resources available for students, but that many students do not use them.

“Reaching out for help is an underdeveloped skill in a lot of students,” said Pratt. When students are utilizing a database and not getting any results, they blame the database for the issue. They may even decide that the database is not a helpful tool. However, Pratt stressed that there are tools available to help them. Library assistants are one, but there are resources on the MWCC website, as well. The MOOC video tutorials contain numerous tips and tricks. There are also research guides on the website under the Start Your Research tab. read more