The Mount Observer

Christopher Kyprianos is a business/communications major and is in his first semester at MWCC. Kyprianos has always been self-employed and done anything from selling cars, to having a tattoo/piercing shop, and has even been a land lord for over 25 years. After closing down one of his businesses he traveled for a year.… Post the First Comment

Every great club or organization should have officers who support its views and the International Club definitely has that with co- President Faheem Muhammad who said, "No one's excluded everyone's welcome." Muhammad is a 22 year old Computer Information System major and plans on transferring to Wentworth Institute of Technology after graduating from the Mount.… Post the First Comment

The Fitness and Wellness Center is one of many opportunities available to Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) students. The Fitness Center has a $25 initiation fee and is $40 per month for adults, or a $10 "drop-in" fee. But MWCC students have a discount deal of $48 a semester.… Post the First Comment

Ever wonder if that discount card you use at the grocery store is actually saving you money? Mount Wachusett Community College's Marketing Club has the inside scoop on where to find the best prices on groceries in the area and if that card in your wallet is actually beneficial or a waste of space.… Post the First Comment

Jamie Furr is a criminal justice and criminal services major who has been impacted greatly by her involvement in the international club. The importance of developing social networks and raising awareness of different cultures are among the many things that being involved in the club has taught her.… Post the First Comment

MWCC International Club member Kelly Freeman may seem quiet at first glance, but look a little closer and you will see a 20 year old with big dreams for her future. This third semester Human Services major has a goal. That goal is to help people. Being a member of the International Club, she believes, will help her achieve that goal.… Post the First Comment

2010. The start of a new year, a new decade, and a new semester at Mount Wachusett Community College. It hardly seems possible that a decade already has passed since the Y2K frenzy. So much has changed since then, yet I can't help but notice a striking similarity.… Post the First Comment

Like many Mount students, Saska Powell is a member of many clubs. But unlike the other students, she acts as a treasurer for the International Club." As treasurer, Powell's job is keep track of the money the club has. Powell does this by maintain the profits from the club's fundraisers.… Post the First Comment

With winter in full gear it is important to remember that winter roads can be dangerous to drive on. It is also important to know that some laws change when roads are snowy or icy. According to officer Christopher Follomon, from the New Ipswich police department, there are many things to do that can make sure winter driving is legal and safe.… Post the First Comment

There is no denying that the college experience is a whole different animal from being in high school. One of the most noticeable differences is in the diversity among age groups. With the current trend of parents going to college to at the same time as their kids, Dan and Eileene Farrell are among this rising statistic.… Post the First Comment

"Going green" in an effort to help save the environment is an important theme here at the college as well as in the lives of its professors. These professors are doing seemingly small things that add up to something big in their daily lives to help the environment.… Post the First Comment

It is no secret that students at Mount Wachusett Community College are more than likely to be involved in more than one club at a time. Julian Fox, second year MWCC student, is a member of multiple clubs. He is a member of the International Club, and he recently founded the school's new Theater Club.… Post the First Comment

Enrolling in college is a big step for anyone. It is a step towards a better life and a better career. But once a student has graduated will they be back were they started? The Massachusetts unemployment rate just rose once again to hit 9.4% and no one knows when it will start go down again.… Post the First Comment

Jason Reitman, Director of Juno and Thank You for Smoking, hits a third one straight out of the ballpark. Up in the Air is a prominent film that accomplishes something that many films never get the chance to do, capture an era while it's still happening. This is a movie that focuses on a man and how he does his job.… Post the First Comment

With nine tattoos, Sarah Kislus, Liberal Arts Major, is anything but a normal Mount Wachuestt Community College Student. Kislus's favorite tattoo is a heart with tribal waves on the left and right side, with the heart in the center of her lower back. Currently, Kislus' oldest son's name is inscribed inside the heart.… Post the First Comment

When earthquakes struck Haiti last month, relief groups already in the area helping residents with other issues were faced with joining the disaster relief effort. Thalia Mayo, an art major at Mount Wachusett Community College, is a member of the MissionE4 group that travels to Port au Prince, Haiti each year to work with local children.… Post the First Comment