The last time I saw Emily Leon, from the UWYV Team Helping Paws, was March 6, 2020. That was my last day at Samoset before the shutdown of schools due to COVID-19. That day, she excitedly told me how she and Ashlee (her teammate) were having a successful donation drive for pet supplies for the […]
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Spotlight on Gardner High School’s UWYV Champion Thuy Bui
Our UWYV GHS Champion/Changemaker Thuy Bui has been volunteering at the Gardner Public Schools Meals Program during this time of social distancing. It is Gardner schoolteachers, like Thuy, that have been filling many of the volunteer spots. Thuy misses her students, and this is one way that she can see her students and fulfill a real community need. Before the school shutdown, Thuy was involved in the cultivation […]
Mental Health Counseling Services during COVID-19
Melissa Manzi offers advice to students seeking mental health support By Peter Edwards Observer Contributor Melissa Manzi, MWCC’s Mental Health Counselor, recently highlighted the telehealth counseling services that are available for all students as well as some advice in how to cope with the drastic changes in all of our lives. Manzi said she is […]
Is Taking a Fall Semester at a Community College Right for You?
Fall semester is in sight, but the view is still a little hazy. If it looks like you might be living in your room at home rather than in a dorm with your friends, you’re not alone. Many colleges are talking about offering online-only courses this fall. As a rising freshman or sophomore, it may […]
Triple Play – Juggling life as a student, parent, and an employee
By Hannah Bennett Observer Contributor 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 […]