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(Archive October 2018) Why You Should Vote: A Student’s Thoughts

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Brittany Eldridge | Observer Contributor

When asked about the upcoming elections, Betsy Torres said that it is the responsibility of all U.S. citizens to vote. 

As a registered voter, Torres hopes to vote in the elections in November. She said voting is a valuable tool that students can use to their advantage. “It is a way for us to take part in society,” said Torres.

Voting is a way in which students can express their opinions openly. Torres believes this is true even if the opinions of students differ from her own. Torres explained that “opinions matter” and that expressing those opinions, no matter what those opinions are, is a right. read more

(Archive October 2018) Registering to Vote in the November Elections

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Brittany Eldridge | Observer Contributor

The state elections may be a month away, but it is important to register to vote now. 

The deadline to register to vote in the November elections is October 17th, 2018. You can register by going online to www.RegisterToVoteMA.com, by visiting your city or town hall, or by completing a mail-in form. 

The polls for the November state elections open on November 6th, 2018 at 7:00 A.M. and close at 8 P.M. on the same day.  

On November 6th visit your assigned polling place. Your polling place depends on your street address and can be found online at www.sec.state.ma.us. First visit the check-in table, next confirm your name and address, and then fill out the paper ballot at your assigned booth. read more

(Archive October 2018) November 2018 Ballot Questions Explained

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Brittany Eldridge | Observer Contributor

Information on each 2018 Ballot Question can be found in these Voter Information booklets. They also include information on how one can register to vote.
Photo by Thomas Hill Jr.

MWCC students who are registered to vote will have the opportunity to express their opinions on three ballot questions in the upcoming November State Elections. Students must be familiar with the ballot questions in order to make an informed decision.

Question One describes a law that requires nurses working at medical facilities to be held responsible for a set amount of patients. The maximum number of patients a nurse can care for depends on the physical state of the patient(s) and the type of facility (for example, an emergency room). read more

(Archive November 2017) Opinions Revisited: Iheb Klai Interviews Professors on Their Past and Future Thoughts

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

Three MWCC professors, who provided their opinions to The Observer right after the Nov. 2016 elections, offer their opinions about how the presidency is going one year later. 

Professor James Korman has been practicing law in Massachusetts since 1992 and  is a Political Science professor: “In term of outcome, the president was unpredictable“

How do you feel after one year from the elections?

“The vision and the plans are not clear; I do not know what he is going to do. Replacing Obama care was totally unsuccessful. The Congress did not pass any major laws and that was due to the goals and objectives of the president. Also, the idea of immigration reform is not successful at all.” read more

(Archive November 2017) Dr. John Fielding’s Thoughts and Advice for Millennials One Year After the Election

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

By Kelly Cacciolfi | Assistant Editor

Doctor John Fielding, who teaches History and Human Resources Management at Mount Wachusett Community College, said his advice for Millennials would be basically the same advice he gave in the Observer last year right after the Presidential election. Fielding said, “in some situations, it has gotten worse, a year after the election.”  

Last year Fielding was quoted saying, “You should not attack a man (or woman), but attack the content of their argument: understand your opponent’s argument, as by doing so you will be better able to counter that argument. Bottom line to everyone, whether a young Democrat or Republican, don’t despair. There’s another election in four years. Stick by your principles and hone your argument and stay away from personal attacks. Live to fight another day. The country won’t disappear despite who is elected”.   read more

(Archive November 2017) Reflections

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

Professor Elmer Eubanks’ Thoughts About One Year After the Election

By Kelly Cacciolfi | Assistant Editor

One year later after the presidential election, Elmer Eubanks, Business Professor, said that “Trump was trying to keep up the election promise but I don’t think everyone thought he would do what he said since all candidates promise one thing and do another”. However, Eubanks said the Presidency overall “is in disarray”.   

Eubanks predicts that in the 2020 elections that “there is no good candidate on the democratic side so unless someone comes on the scene that can give Trump a run for his money we may end up with another 4 years of Trump. Would like to see Marco Rubio run but I don’t think he would challenge Trump”. read more

(Archive November 2017) 2016 Presidential Election: One Year Later – Candace Shivers’ Addresses

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

By Kelly Cacciolfi | Assistant Editor

Candace Shivers, Associate Professor of Sociology and Human Services reflects on her thoughts from the November 2016 issue of the Observer where she was quoted saying this about Trump “I’ll be honest. I’m not sure what he could have said that would have made me vote for him”.   

A year later nothing has changed in her thoughts of how she voted in last November’s election. Shivers said, “it has confirmed people’s angst about Trump”.  read more

(Archive November 2017) 2016 Presidential Election: One Year Later – Maldonado’s Take

By editorialteam on January 28, 2025

By Kelly Cacciolfi | Assistant Editor

Geraldo “Jerry” Maldonado, MBA, Assistant Professor of Business said “I do believe that President Trump is working to fulfill all of his campaign promises. This is somewhat unusual. Most Presidents promise A, B, and C. They deliver B, Y, and Z” a year after the election. 

With it being a year after the election Maldonado said this about how he feels the presidency is going to date: “I think President Trump is doing well. Unemployment in 2009 was about 10% in the United States and 9% in Massachusetts. Today, the unemployment rate is below 5% and below 4%, respectively. In 2009, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was about 6,600. Today, the DJIA is over 23,000. Consumer Confidence Index is also very high, along with the Business Confidence Index”. 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

Voter Registration Closes This Friday

By editorialteam on October 23, 2024

MWCC Community Can Look to Brewer Center for Registering Before Deadline

By Jordan Chila | Editor-in-Chief

Photo by Tom Hill Jr.

The 2024 election is fast approaching, and surprisingly, not every state offers same-day voter registration. Massachusetts is one of those states, with a voter registration deadline of October 26, 2024. There are several last-minute ways to register: by mail, in person, or online. Since not everyone in the community is registered, take advantage of the right to vote and register today.

Massachusetts is among the 28 states that don’t offer same-day voter registration, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get your vote in before the deadline. MWCC students can register in person at their local election office or by mail. For those who are registering to vote by mail, be sure that the registration form is postmarked by the deadline date of October 26, 2024. For an even simpler option, there is also the option to register or vote online. Where exactly is one able to find the online registration form? Well, the commonwealth of Massachusetts provides the link here: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/. It takes about five minutes, and all that is required is valid identification. read more