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(Archive November 2018) Like Father, Like Son

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Zach Pavlosky | Editor in Chief

Donald Trump Jr.
Photo by Gage Skidmore

As the #MeToo movement swept away Hollywood heavyweights such as Harvey Weinstein and Kevin Spacey, men in positions of power soon began to question the future of their respective careers. Actors, writers, producers, directors, CEOs, the guy running the craft services table (you never know) were all struck with the same panic inducing thought – “Am I next?” Whether it was a simple hand on the shoulder or a compliment that came off as just a bit too flirtatious, the movement had a seemingly endless supply of ammunition to use against those who abused their power. As the reshaping of the Hollywood power structure forged on, the movement set its’ sights on a new male-dominated medium – news and politics. read more

(Archive May 2018) From the Observer Staff: Dress for Success Event

By editorialteam on February 20, 2025

Lisa Ferrara-Caron and Nicole Wetherby of the Parent Support Group.
Photo by Kathy Matson

It has come to our attention that there was some misleading information in our previous edition of The Mount Observer regarding the Dress for Success Fashion Expo.

The 2018 Dress for Success Fashion Expo was the biggest it has been to date, involving not only the Parent Support Group (PSG), but also Women of the World (WOW) and the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) clubs. Planning for this event began in January and continued up to the event. Members of PSG worked tirelessly to be sure the event went smoothly.  read more

(Archive May 2018) Open Letter: The School That Changed My Life

By editorialteam on February 20, 2025

By Brianna Stevens | Editor in Chief

Outgoing Editor in Chief Brianna Stevens (Right) shares her enthusiasm with Todd Bennett (Left).
Photo by Sarah Williams

Dear Mount Wachusett Community College,

When I first applied here, you were my safety school. I never expected to actually attend, but halfway through the summer, my plans with another institution fell through because it was going to cost so much money, money that I did not have. 

I turned to you because you were my safety net, thank God. Without you, I would either be $50,000 in debt by this point in my education, or I would be working full time at a job I hated.  read more

(Archive April 2018) Gun Violence Addressed by Editor-in-Chief

By editorialteam on February 5, 2025

By Brianna Stevens | Editor-in-Chief

On March 24, the March For Our Lives was held in Boston as a sister march to the one in DC. This is not a Republican vs. Democrat issue anymore; it is an American issue because American people are dying every day due to gun violence. I fully acknowledge that gun violence is not the only way that Americans are dying, but it is the issue at hand currently, so please keep the texting and driving statistics to yourself. This is about gun violence in America.

The time to change federal laws needs to be now to protect current and future generations. The change I want to see is legislative change to make it more difficult for individuals like the Parkland shooter to get guns.  read more

(Archive March 2018) Gun Reform Editorial

By editorialteam on February 5, 2025

By Brianna Stevens | Editor-in-Chief

Ar-15 photo taken by Mitch Barrie from Reno, NV for Wikimedia
Photo by Mitch Barrie, from Wikimedia Commons

I am in support of the second amendment. I agree that there are people who should have guns. I am a supporter of Americans having the right to own a gun as long as they go through the right channels to obtain, register, and own that gun. I am a supporter of the second amendment.

“Guns don’t kill people” is something I have been hearing for as long as I can remember. I understand the meaning behind that phrase is the person behind the gun that kills people, but how did that person, who was intent on taking people’s lives, obtain a gun? Thoughts and prayers will not stop someone from taking another person’s life.  read more

(Archive December 2017) Thank You and Farewell to MWCC

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

By Kelly Cacciolfi | Assistant Editor

Photo by Jennifer Lamontagne
Soon-to-be Graduate Kelly Cacciolfi

June 14, 2016 changed the direction of my life forever. I thought for the worst because I felt so defeated. I no longer was going to go to work everyday at my dream job. Little did I know then, the amount of sheer determination that was about to hit me. I began looking into getting my college degree or certificate. I had no idea where to begin, which, led me through the doors of MWCC on a Fast Start day and before I knew it, I was sitting with Professor Sue Goldstein and began to plan out my future as a full time non-traditional student.  read more

(Archive May 2017) 100 Days and Hopes of Making His Friends Richer

By editorialteam on January 8, 2025

By the Editorial Staff

President Donald Trump
Source: 15 Dec 2016 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Donald_Trump_official_portrait.jpg

Over the past 100 days, since President Trump took office, it seems as though nothing good has been accomplished for the American people, foreigners, and the environment.

During his campaign, Trump promised he was going to build a border wall between the United States and Mexico, repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, create jobs and tax cuts. He made it seem like he was going to take care of all these issues within the first 100 days of his presidency, and then vacation the next 1,360 days, in hopes the country would run itself. In an interview with Reuters, Trump said, “I thought it would be easier.” read more

Every Time We Fall For It

By editorialteam on December 19, 2024

A Trans Perspective on the 2024 Election

By Elysian Alder | Editor-in-Chief

“We’re sorry for the wait. We’re experiencing high demand for LGBTQ+ support and are connecting you to a national crisis counselor.” For many in the LGBTQ+ community, these were the harrowing words that greeted them when they reached out to the national suicide hotline on election night for support. And they weren’t alone.

The Trevor Project, a nonprofit dedicated to crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth, reported a staggering — and deeply troubling — 700% increase in crisis contacts the day after the 2024 election, with election-related conversations spiking by 5,200%.  read more

Ask the Observer

By editorialteam on December 19, 2024

What is the best class you’ve taken at the Mount?

Jordan Chila, 31, Professional Writing, Editor-in-Chief:
I have two that I’ve really enjoyed since being at MWCC. The first is the Journalism 1 class that I took with Professor Fuller. My second class that I really liked—which I didn’t think I was going to, to be quite honest—was my Speech class that I took with Professor Steele.

Elysian Alder, 27, Professional Writing, Editor-in-Chief:
I think that the class that has had the biggest impact on me as a whole was also Professor Fuller’s Journalism 1, and 2, and 3 class, but especially Journalism 1. But I think one of the best organized classes I’ve taken was last spring, and it was Professor Roche’s Massachusetts Poets class. I also really liked Women’s Literature, with Professor Pitkiewicz. read more

The Few, the Proud, the Timeless

By editorialteam on December 19, 2024

The United States Marine Corps Turns 249

By Kent Yang | Staff Writer

Nov. 10 marks the birthday of one of the world’s most prestigious and formidable fighting forces: the United States Marine Corps. On this day, Marines around the globe celebrate the history of past and current Marines through various traditions, most notably the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and the ceremonial cake cutting.

As Marine Corps tradition has it: “The first piece of cake is given to the Guest of Honor. Traditionally, the second piece is given to the oldest Marine, then handing the third piece to the youngest Marine signifying the passing of experience and knowledge from the old to the young of our Corps.” read more