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(Archive May 2016) 7 Hiking Spots for Beginners

By editorialteam on September 3, 2024

As Told by an Out-of-Shape College Girl and Her Dog

By Jillian Manty | Observer Contributor

Courtesy of Jillian Manty

1) Lake Dennison Recreation Area: Winchendon, MA

Lake Dennison is a popular camping area that attracts both locals and out-of-towners. There are plenty of trails throughout the entire area. If you’re looking to stay out of the woods, you can walk on the road of the campground and check out the boating area.

2) Tully Lake: Athol, MA

Tully is another recreational area close by. They have an area set up for barbequing with picnic tables and fireplaces. If you’re looking for a nice, easy hike, this is a beautiful place. The trail loops around the entire lake, offering several places to stop and check out the view. read more

What Does Self-Care Mean to You?

By editorialteam on February 13, 2023

Students and Faculty Share Their Personal Methods for Destressing

By Alondra DeLeon Guimaraes | Observer Contributor

Woman sitting on a bench.

The end of the semester is the time more than ever to look for different strategies to succeed and finish strong which includes self-care. According to MWCC counselor Melissa Manzi, self-care is to help you get through the difficult things in life. “Does it help? I think yes!” she cheerfully emphasized. Luckily, some students and faculty were able to provide some insight on this method.

Yaneliz Montez
Yaneliz Montez

“Self- care is a time of reflection for me,” said Yaneliz Montez, a health sciences major student at MWCC. “In the midst of life, one tends to forget about themselves and feel disconnected. They can eventually lose themselves,” she reasoned further. When Montez is not studying or in class, she works as a bartender and is a single mom. read more