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(Archive November 1, 2011) Redemption Photography

By editorialteam on August 10, 2024

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 editorialteam on August 10, 2024

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

By editorialteam on June 27, 2024

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

(Archive October 2007) Lion’s Den Renamed for Students

By editorialteam on June 27, 2024

The Student Center in room 153 has a new name…The Lion’s Den! 

These students pictured below found plenty to do recently while hanging out in the Den, so check it out for yourselves and see what’s in it for you (keep walking past the bookstore and it will be on your right).

(Photos by Sandy Arsenault)

Creatures of Earth

By editorialteam on April 26, 2024

Celebrating Earth Day with Student Photos of Wildlife

Photos by Gary Brayboy

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
Mexican Water Lilies (Nymphaea mexicana)
Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus)
Candy-Striped Leafhopper (Graphocephala coccinea)

Photos by Kent Yang

Jaguar (Panthera onca)
The eye of a Bactrian Camel (Camelus bactrianus)
Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra)
American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
Eastern Cottontail Rabbit (Sylvilagus floridanus)
Tufted Globetail (Sphaerophoria contigua)

Pawsitive Vibes

By editorialteam on October 21, 2023

Pet Wellness Month at the Mount

“This is Hank. He is 2 years old, and his favorite activity is playing fetch with my dad. After my other dog, Daly Alley, passed away due to hip complications, my dad, who loves dogs, was heartbroken as Alley was one of his favorites. So, my siblings, my mom, and I decided to surprise my dad on Father’s Day by driving to Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, to get him a new dog that he could be buddies with. We surprised him in the late afternoon on Father’s Day, and that’s when Hank became a part of our life. He’s the most special dog ever: the kindest, sweetest, and gentlest dog you could imagine. ” — Abigail Randall, Art major read more

(Archive April 2017) Tower Hill Botanical Garden Photos

By editorialteam on April 4, 2017

By Jennifer Ballou | Observer Contributor

Tower Hill Botanic Garden is a hidden gem just a short distance from the Gardner campus, with a little something for everyone.

Whether you like hiking, appreciating art, or learning something new, Tower Hill boasts many different activities and self-guided tours. Open year round, the gardens offer a variety of flora to see and learn about. The 132 acres brings trails, wildlife, and scenery. Flower and plant shows and artists displays are always happening, creating something unique and beautiful to see. read more