By Jennifer Lamontagne | Observer Contributor
Posts published in “Photography”
By Rachel Aster | Observer Contributor
Travel is often seen as something that only the rich do while on vacation, staying in 5-star hotels on resorts. I had the same opinion of travel coming from a lower middle-class family and having our yearly vacation be a two-hour drive to the Lakes Region in NH.
It wasn’t until I became an adult that I realized the world was my oyster and world travel is something that does not have to cost a fortune. Since coming to this realization, travel has been my outlet from stress, depression and has helped me dramatically with anxiety.
Photos by Jennifer Lamontagne | Staff Photographer
“I am so blown away by the reception the new student center has received.”
“Every part is being used all the time.”
“I think it adds an element of college life that perhaps we didn’t have before.”– President James Vander Hooven
Photos by Jennifer Lamontagne | Staff Photographer
By Kent Yang | Staff Writer
Have you ever wanted to dive into the world of photography but felt held back by the cost? While it’s true how every few years there’s new state-of-the-art equipment on the market with the latest and greatest technology, buying used equipment is a cost-effective way to maximize value without compromising performance. While older gear may lack the latest features, they were once top-of-the-line and can still produce excellent images. Many people believe the misconception that you need to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on gear to get good images. Well, I’m here to tell you that’s not the case. In fact, you can spend less than $100 and still capture stunning images. This guide will show you how to get started with affordable gear, and I’ll share tips for practicing your skills without breaking the bank.
Quotes collected by Elysian Alder and Jordan Chila | Editors-in-Chief
Photos by Natalia Oliver
On Thursday, September 19 2024, the ESL Club hosted a Hispanic Heritage Celebration at the
Leominster Campus, welcoming the entire MWCC community to honor Hispanic culture. Attendees
enjoyed authentic cuisine, danced to lively Latino music, and gained invaluable insights from keynote speaker Dr. Irene Hernandez.
“I’m from Uruguay; It’s hard to choose a few [of my favorite things from my country], but the people, the educational system and the food are my top three. It was a meaningful experience for me personally, as a proud Spanish immigrant, to be part of this celebration. This event was a reminder of the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions that make up our community.”
By Micah Clark | Observer Contributor
Taking place at the Hynes Convention Center adjacent to the Prudential Center near Back Bay station in Boston, Anime Boston is an annual spring event that members of MWCC’s Anime Club attend. According to its website, Anime Boston is the largest anime convention in Northeast America and in 2016 this convention attracted 26,975 people.
Multiple stories tall, this convention site each year houses many discussion panels where relevant topics are discussed, as well as several vendors halls where people purchase goods ranging from Japanese animation shows and movies known as ‘Anime’, Japanese comic books called ‘Manga,’ costume supplies, and various other assorted merchandise, like art and clothing.
By Liam Scanlon | Observer Contributor
Photos by Liam Scanlon
*All shots taken by Liam Scanlon using the panorama capture function of a cell phone.
The murals on each floor of the new STEM wing were recently displayed. Each mural is themed to match the labs taught on each floor.
The classrooms in the new wing are devoted to STEM classes, but there are also study spaces on the top two floors, which are open to all students. Whether in the devoted STEM study rooms or using the new furniture in the hall of the wing, students may study during operating hours.
By Brienna Lahti | Observer Contributor
This collection of photographs was taken at MWCC’s Gardner campus. It is a compilation of classrooms and hallways that have either been vandalized or are in a poor state. Are these conditions conducive to students’ success?
