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Getting into Photography for Less Than $100

By Kent Yang | Staff Writer

Photos by Kent Yang: See full spread below

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.  read more

Welcome Back BBQ 2024

Photo by Jamila Machado
Photo by Jamila Machado
Photo by Jamila Machado
Photo by Jamila Machado
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Photo by Wendy Joubert

Hispanic Heritage: A Celebration

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.” read more

(Archive May 2017) MWCC’s Anime Club Attends Anime Boston

By Micah Clark | Observer Contributor

A group of costumed people gathered for a photo.

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. 

An advertisement sign for Anime Boston above the entrance to the Hynes Convention center.

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. read more

(Archive February 2017) Themed STEM Murals to Inspire New MWCC Science Building

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 first floor labs are for natural science classes. The mural is a shot of the sun through a layer of foliage.

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 second floor labs are for biology classes. The mural is an illustration of a DNA helix in shades of blue and white.

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. read more

(Archive December 2011) Conditions Conducive to Student Success?

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?

(Archive November 1, 2011) Redemption Photography

Featured Student Blog

By Brienna Lahti | Observer Contributor

First blog, ever. So bear with me. Ultimately, in this blog, I’d like to tell you all about my experiences on shoots and things that are happening now in my photography life, but before I do that I should brief you on how I got to this point. So, the background to all of this good stuff goes a little something like this: this past summer I decided to pursue photography after being in school for elementary education for three years. I got my first camera, took some classes, yada yada yada, now I’m starting my own business. End scene. read more

(Archive November 1, 2011) Photography: A New Business Concentration

By Matt DeFeo | Observer Contributor

Bob Mayer
Photo by Cheyne Ordonio

According to Bob Mayer, Instructor of Photography and Graphic Design, the new photography concentration, created this semester under the business major, is a good opportunity for students. “I’m excited. I think it’s a wonderful thing,” Mayer, who has been working at MWCC for 12 years, said.

There are currently twelve certificate students and six degree students enrolled for a total of eighteen students in the photography program. Students get a quality education in both photography and business at a fraction of the cost of larger schools like The Hallmark School of Photography or Art Institute of Boston. “Are they six times better than us, I’m not so sure,” Mr. Mayer said. read more

(Archive October 2007) PN Students Volunteer at Elementary School

Eight students in the Practical Nursing Program at the Devens campus recently volunteered to take blood pressure at an Open House at the John R. Briggs Elementary School in Ashburnham, supervised by instructors Dianne Hunt and Collene Thaxton. The following quotes are from the students who participated in the event: 

“As a nursing student, it gave me a great opportunity to meet members of my community, along with the hands on experience of taking blood pressure readings from various types of people.” Ashley Legere read more