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(Archive March 2019) Ashley Spring: The Beat of Her Own Drum

By editorialteam on April 3, 2025

By Rachel Williams | Observer Contributor

Photo by Betsabee Torres

Ashley Spring, a Media Arts and Technology major, talked about how she incorporates hobbies into her busy life.

Spring said that learning how to play the drums and axe throwing are new hobbies for her. She has been practicing Irish step dancing for about 15 years and she “absolutely loves it.”

Spring said that she commutes from Lynn every day. After classes, she usually goes to the Fitness Center before leaving for her 1-2 hour drive home. Once she gets home, she spends time doing her homework. read more

(Archive March 2019) Connor Garrity: A Star is Born

By editorialteam on April 3, 2025

By Rachel Fortier | Observer Contributor

Photo by Betsabee Torres

Conner Garrity, an MRTV major, talked about his passion for film and directing.

Garrity loved watching PG-13 movies when he was growing up, his favorite being Rocky. “They helped me grow,” said Garrity. He said that the movie made a significant impact on his life.

Garrity enjoys watching movies on HBO and Netflix. He said it gives him inspiration to write screenplays. “One day I will shoot my own films,” said Garrity.

When Garrity isn’t working on screenplays he spends time working at the Marlboro Regional Theater. read more

(Archive February 2019) Two Heads are Better Than One

By editorialteam on April 3, 2025

By Brittany Eldridge | Observer Contributor

The Tutoring Center in the LaChance Library at MWCC
Photo by Thomas Hill Jr.

Tutoring services offer to help students with homework, papers, and studying for exams.

Stephanie Marchetti, Director of Academic Support and Testing Services, said that tutors can help students become better note takers and test takers. She recommended starting with a writing tutor. 

Tutors can help students prepare for exams, edit students’ papers, and give students advice on how to study.

According to Marchetti, there are three types of tutors available to students — peer, paraprofessional and professional tutors.  read more

(Archive December 2018) Alpha Beta Gamma: Down to Business

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Mark Revesai | Observer Contributor

See the Alpha Beta Gamma bulletin board for more info on the organization and upcoming events.
Photo by Betsabee Torres

Networking and leadership opportunities are just a couple of benefits of becoming a member of the International Business Honors Society, Alpha Beta Gamma.

The chapter raises funds that are donated to different charities throughout the year including Relay for Life, the MWCC food bank, the Red Cross and the Gardner CAC food bank. Funds are raised by holding bake sales, raffles and other fundraising efforts.

Professor Linda Bolduc, the club adviser, said students benefit immensely by becoming members. The club is a part of the Greater Gardner Chamber of Commerce, which allows members to network with the business world and it is one of the most active clubs on the campus.  read more

(Archive December 2018) Child Care Center Supports Student Parents

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Gabriela Villa | Observer Contributor

A portrait of the Jim and Peggy Garrison, whose donations greatly assisted with the creation of MWCC’s childcare center, sits proudly in the window of the center itself.
Photo by Betsabee Torres

The Garrison Center provides peace of mind for students with children.

Children from low income families or family members with disabilities get first consideration for the daycare, which individualizes the curriculum according to each child’s needs.

Student parents don’t have to be full-time students in order for their children to go to the daycare center, but depending on the number of classes they are taking the cost of the daycare center can be reduced.  read more

(Archive December 2018) Mark Revesai: Setbacks, Hurt Backs, and Comebacks

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Zach Pavlosky | Editor in Chief

Mark Revasi
Photo by Betsabee Torres

Mark Revesai, Accounting major at Nichols College, talked about the obstacles he’s had to overcome throughout his life and how he stayed positive despite the setbacks.

Revesai, 51, worked as an internal auditor back in his home country of Zimbabwe where he received his banking certification from the Institute of Bankers. In 2002, Revesai came to the U.S.

Revesai wanted to continue working in accounting at MWCC, saying, “Most auditors have accounting backgrounds and, therefore, it would be the best way for me to get back to the audit field.” However, they denied his credentials and he had no option but to start from scratch. read more

(Archive December 2018) David Wyman: Political Poet Shares His Passion

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Alexa Russo | Observer Contributor

Professor David Wyman
Photo by Betsabee Torres

David Wyman, English Professor, poet and father, offered advice for students who want to get published and who are looking for an audience.

Wyman said his poetry book, Proletariat Sunrise, was a “discovery” for him. He learned what his writing style was like and he said that he also gained new insights. His book contains things he thinks about, which Wyman says is not the mainstream poetry. Wyman writes political poetry, which is where he said he found his audience.  read more

(Archive November 2018) Remembering Gene Cauthen

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By The Observer Staff

Gene A. Cauthen
Photo courtesy of MWCC

Gene A. Cauthen, Sculpture and Drawing professor, has died.

During Cauthen’s 35 years teaching at MWCC, he served as both the East Wing Gallery Director, Chair of the Art Department, and was the school’s first Sculpture professor. The early success of the art program was due, in large part, to Cauthen, as he was one of the founding members.

Pictured, from left, Professors Joyce Miller, Gene Cauthen, Tom Matsuda, department founder Jean Tandy, and John Pacheco.
Photo courtesy of MWCC

Cauthen was a strong advocate for a curriculum based around sculpture. He taught mold making and bronze casting, and for 50 years, MWCC has remained the only community college in the state that offers bronze casting to art students. read more

(Archive November 2018) Professor Elmer Eubanks-Archbold: Running for Change

By editorialteam on April 1, 2025

By Mark Revesai | Observer Contributor

Elmer Eubanks-Archbold, MWCC professor and candidate for Representative of Worcestor’s 3rd District
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Elmer Eubanks-Archbold, Business professor, hopes to unseat Democratic Representative Stephan Hay to represent Worcester’s 3rd district.

 Eubanks-Archbold, is running as a Republican against a Democratic incumbent who has held the seat since 2016. He said hard work, education and self-reliance are important attributes, and that while government should be there, it should not be the only solution.

Eubanks-Archbold has been actively participating in politics from the time he became a United States citizen in 1997. As an immigrant from Costa Rica, Eubanks-Archbold is no stranger to hard work. He has worked as a janitor, earned extra money working in a bookstore, and was even a Certified Nursing Assistant; all while working towards his bachelor’s degree. read more

(Archive October 2018) Clubs & Campus: Gabriela Villa

By editorialteam on March 28, 2025

By Briana Shelly | Observer Contributor

Photo by Gabriela Villa

Gabriela Villa, 24, is majoring in Professional Writing and wants to use her writing to influence her readers to become vegan.

Villa is originally from Dedham but now lives in Worcester, where she lives with three other women. Her commute is about fifty minutes one way.

Villa is currently not working as she is looking to focus more on her schooling, but stated that she may get a job soon. She is currently taking four classes: art, two English courses, and a statistics class. read more