Spartans: undaunted by pain or danger
by Until last month the email address of every student at Northampton Community College (NCC) had the word “spartan” which automatically indicated that they were students. …
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A tribute to Paula Hernandez: Rutgers grad, teacher and humanitarian
by (Editor/author’s note: Paula Hernandez is the sister of my fiancee, Claudia. Our world was shattered when Paula was taken from us. But it was her …
Rumble in the Rose City
A former NCC student and graphic designer hangs tough in the Portland protests (PORTLAND, Ore.) Early in the morning of Aug. 13, a battalion of …
The worst is yet to come (Part 3): Is this the right time for in-person instruction in colleges?
The worst is yet to come: (Part 1), (Part 2) In two weeks, Northampton Community College will reopen its doors. For some, this is an …
Use it or lose it (Part 1)
Our brain: so powerful, yet so little understood Imagine planet Earth on a clear day, 120 million years ago. The majestic Tyrannosaurus rex, with the …
The worst is yet to come (Part 2)
How is the U.S. doing in the pandemic? “I don’t think you can say we’re doing great. I mean, we’re just not,” said Dr. Fauci, …
The worst is yet to come (Part 1)
“If you still want to expose yourself unnecessarily, nothing will stop you now. COVID-19 is awaiting.” The number of people wiped out by COVID-19 worldwide …
NCC President Mark Erickson on overcoming systemic racism: A journey that begins within
“In the moment we’re in right now, I think it’s incredibly important to say out loud and mean it, Black lives matter,” said Northampton Community …
Fake news: Do not let them fool you
“Fake news” is defined as the intentional spread of misleading or false information. By mid-2016, Craig Silverman, who now works at BuzzFeed News, used the …
Understanding And Supporting The Struggle For Black Liberation In America: A Conversation With The Rev. Dr. Gregory Edwards
“We are seeing what happens after decades, dare I say centuries, of a particular group of people being systematically oppressed and unheard.” Those are the words …
Diné College And The Navajo Nation’s Pandemic Perseverance
As Northampton Community College students adjust to continuing their education online in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, students at Diné College in Tsaile, AZ …
Jamie Ratchford receives the Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship
by Jamie Ratchford is a woman of passion, whether it be about preserving the environment, learning about the world, writing, or photography. These qualities, manifested in …