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(Archive December 2019) Civil Discourse

By editorialteam on December 3, 2019

Students Discuss Politics in New Civics Club

By Ryan Lyesiuk | Observer Contributor

Government and the rights and roles of citizens are some of the topics covered in the all-new, student run Civics Club.

According to Professor James Korman, who will provide guidance and support for the club members, students will “meet face-to-face with elected advisors (fellow students) – not teachers – when organizing these meetings.”

Understand United States civics is a key factor in understanding how the economic and political systems are closely connected. “Grasping knowledge in both areas is essential in order to be successful upon graduation,” Korman noted. read more

(Archive November 2019) Home Alone

By editorialteam on November 30, 2019

Student compares homeschooling and college

By Marissa Shea | Observer Contributor

Sarah (last name withheld) is nineteen and is physically attending school for the first time.

Sarah was enrolled in Connections Academy, a Commonwealth Virtual School that offers online schooling from pre-K to 12th grade. The school was founded in 2002 and has since provided “personalized learning” for students online. She was enrolled in this program for the entirety of her grade school education and was not very fond of it.

“I didn’t like it – I like being taught by a teacher and it makes school feel twice as hard when you’re self-taught,” said Sarah. As a child, Sarah’s parents helped to teach what she couldn’t teach to herself, but as she grew older they became less involved in helping with schoolwork. read more

(Archive November 2019) The Triple Play

By editorialteam on November 14, 2019

Juggling Life as a Student, a Parent, and an Employee

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

NOTE: Correction to “The Triple Play” Volume 14, issue 3, page 4:
The name of the Parent Support Group was incorrectly abbreviated to PSO. The correct abbreviation is PSG.

How difficult is it to take care of yourself during college?

There’s getting up on time, getting ready, eating breakfast, and the rest of the “morning routine” before school.

Setting time for any homework or projects is also a must and isn’t always easy. On top of that, a job to support yourself takes up time, energy, and focus. Together, a job and college classes are enough to fill the day, leaving little room to take care of yourself. read more

(Archive November 2019) High School Just Got Easier

By editorialteam on November 13, 2019

Student talks about attending high school and college simultaneously

By Hannah Bennett | Observer Contributor

Reducing mental stress is one reason why more students are choosing to pursue dual enrollment programs.

First-year transfer student, Maddie Faneuf, found the prospect of receiving her high school diploma and Associate’s degree at the same time appealing. Faneuf said her two years in high school pushed her towards the dual enrollment program as a way to escape the “dram” at school and neglect of student needs by the administration. “I wanted a fresh start,” said Faneuf. read more

(Archive October 2019) Early Childhood & Elementary Education Club

By editorialteam on October 24, 2019

By Hannah Bennet | Observer Contributor

The Early Childhood & Elementary Education Club focuses on gathering Early Childhood development majors, providing its members with hands-on experience in their majors, as well as offering kids opportunities in literacy.

The club is open to all students, not just Early Childhood Education majors. Meetings are held in the Garrison Center for Early Childhood Education from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Stephanie Brunell said the club is “a great way for Early Childhood Education majors to connect with one another.” read more

(Archive October 2019) STEM Club

By editorialteam on October 20, 2019

By Ryan Lyesiuk | Observer Contributor

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) is an up-and-coming club on the MWCC campus. STEM was established last Spring and they are seeking to recruit new members.

Victor Dhliwayo said he joined because “it sounded fun” and “it seemed like a good idea.” He is one of the approximately 12 current members of the club.

Recruiting methods include, according to Dhliwayo, “talking to students, networking, and having a presence at the BBQ Fest” with a neatly designed billboard on display for all to see. read more

(Archive October 2019) Campus Crusaders for Christ

By editorialteam on October 19, 2019

By Nicholas Papini | Observer Contributor

CRU Club (Campus Crusaders for Christ) is a safe space for talking about faith and exploring other denominations of Christianity, according to club vice president Sidney Meyers. Routine meetings include discussions and friendly disagreements regarding aspects of members’ faith and how to gain faith. One highlight of last semester was a debate on Jesus Christ and whether or not he could be considered to be God.

Meyers described the club as a more mature youth group appropriate for college aged students. For those interested, the club currently meets in room 301 on Wednesdays from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. read more

(Archive October 2019) Sexuality and Gender Alliance

By editorialteam on October 18, 2019

By Samantha Sykes | Observer Contributor

The Sexuality and Gender Alliance Club (SAGA) has been on campus for at least four years. The club focuses on establishing a community within itself. Most meetings consist of games and other activities that assist with their goal. Members also put effort into understanding and educating themselves about the LGBTQ community.

SAGA holds numerous fundraisers and bake sales throughout the year to help with their finances and establish more of a presence in the college. read more

(Archive October 2019) Campus Activities Team for Students

By editorialteam on October 16, 2019

By Kristopher Madden | Observer Contributor

If you’ve been on campus long enough, you’ve seen some of the events that our school stages. From holiday parties to Open Club Enrollment Day, Campus Activities Team for Students (CATS) is behind the scenes, making it happen.

“If you’re ready to plan events, want to earn a lot of volunteer hours, want to see stuff happen on campus and have tons of fun, then come join CATS,” said Brittany Stephenson, a Fire Service Tech/EMT major and Club President since 2016. read more

(Archive April 2018) Terrific Partners: Meet Collene and Puma

By editorialteam on April 5, 2018

By Christine Nelson | Observer Contributor

Photo By Christine Nelson
Professor Collene Thaxton with service dog Puma

You may have seen Professor Collene Thaxton and her service dog Puma together on campus, both at Gardner and Devens. You may even have Thaxton as an instructor, as she is a Professor of Nursing. Thaxton has Type I diabetes. Puma is a service dog; his job is to let Thaxton know when her glucose levels are too low or too high. I was lucky to interview them both while Puma was off duty. read more