Northeast Starbucks Construction Delayed
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
March 1, 2013
Plans to construct a Starbucks in the Welcome Center of Northeast Community College has been delayed. On Feb. 27th the truck containing the Starbucks kiosk and other equipment, was in an accident outside of Rochester, Minnesota. According to Mark Bonk, Director of Food Services at Northeast,... Read More
Transitional Courses Offered at Northeast
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
February 22, 2013
In the farthest corner of the Agriculture-Allied Health building, you will find four ladies wearing t-shirts that read “There. Their. They’re not the same.” who are ecstatic about English. Louise Torkelson, Jean Dederman, Debbie Deming-Heineman and Doris Wilson make up a team of teachers... Read More
Movie Review: Identity Thief
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
February 14, 2013
Identity Thief is an action packed comedy, filled with heartwarming moments. It is the perfect blend of family, friendship, fun, excitement and adventure. Sandy Patterson, played by Jason Bateman, is a hardworking husband and father, who discovers that his identity has been stolen, and he is... Read More
Culver’s Hosts Fundraiser to Help Employee
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
December 11, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012, Culver’s in Norfolk, Neb will be hosting a fundraiser to support employee’s cancer treatment. Karl Eddy, who has worked at Culvers in Norfolk for two years, has recently been diagnosed with liver cancer. “He is hardworking, personable, and friendly.”... Read More
Movie Review: Wreck-It Ralph
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
November 15, 2012
Wreck-It Ralph is a hilarious movie that brings retro 80′s style games and adventure to an all-new level. With an amazing set of video game characters and a new look at the world of video games, the movie was a hit! The movie revolves around “Wreck-It Ralph” from the game... Read More
Chicago: All That Jazz About NCMC
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
November 6, 2012
This past weekend several members of the Viewpoint attended the National College Media Convention in Chicago, Illinois. Three staff members from the Viewpoint, Nikita Rector, EIC, Daira Gentrup, Graphic Artist and Dale Hayes Jr., Business manager along with their advisor, Jason Elznic, traveled... Read More
I Got It From My Mama
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
October 23, 2012
It’s layout night, the traditional evening spent with coworkers, a computer and multiple articles to be finalized for print. Early in the evening the room was full of the hustle and bustle of any normal newsroom: loud music blaring, people hurriedly eating dinner, discussions going on... Read More
You Can Quote Me on Ethics
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
October 9, 2012
Many people are afraid to talk to reporters or writers for fear of being misquoted or taken advantage of. Anyone with a background in journalism knows how to handle an interview, as well as how to properly use the information received. In some cases however, the writer can misinterpret or misuse... Read More
Dorm Room Searches
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
September 26, 2012
Norfolk Police Department requested to Northeast Community College dorms Monday night. Campus Security requested the NPD to come the dorms around 11 pm Monday. When the police arrived, Campus Security had searched two cars, and the apartment buildings on campus. No arrests were made and no... Read More
Creative Minds: Student Artwork
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2012
In this section we will display works of art that NECC students have done (poetry, photography, painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.) We will be showcasing one piece of art per issue, or per week online depending on entries submitted. All you have to do is take a picture of you work or send us... Read More
Hawks Head into Back Nine with New Coach
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
September 18, 2012
Coach hired for newly reinstated Golf Team. Officials at NECC announced earlier this year their plans to reinstate the college’s intercollegiate golf and volleyball programs. According to Northeast Community College President Dr. Michael Chipps, the primary reason for reinstatement of... Read More
The World is Turning, Journalism is Changing, and The Viewpoint Goes Digital.
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
September 14, 2012
“Journalism is the first rough draft of history.” Philip Graham, publisher of the Washingon Post, said. Print Journalism prospered throughout the 1900′s but has slowly begun to decline, due to the rise in radio, TV, and Internet. It has been said however, that even with these... Read More
Change My Name. Change Your Name!
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
September 12, 2012
I heard something on the radio awhile back that startled me and I haven’t seemed to stop thinking about since… In Grand Island, NE a preschool told a deaf, three-year old student, that he had to change the sign for his name. Grand Island Public Schools’ officials told the... Read More
Help Wanted: Join The Viewpoint Staff
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
June 17, 2012
Interested in working on a team? Northeast’s student newspaper, The Viewpoint, is looking for people to join their news team. Contact Jason Elznic (jason@northeast.edu) for more information. Positions available: Business Manager (10 hrs/week): Tracks distribution Manages ad client accounts Some... Read More
Blue-Green Algae, Skin Cancer, and Food Poisoning O’ My!
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2012
Schools out for the summer! This means beach parties, barbeques, camping trips, fireworks and lots of sun. What most people don’t think of is the risks that come with the summer. Skin cancer, food poisoning, injury from fireworks and blue algae in the water are just a few of those risks. Skin... Read More
Have a Tattoo? You Judge Too.
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
April 26, 2012
“When people get tattoos and spend 98% of their time complaining about how society “judges” them.” Facebook user Michaela Volk posted on April 11, 2012. This made me stop and think: yes, quite often society does judge people for having tattoos. Many people see them as... Read More
Small Egg, Big Prize
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
April 5, 2012
Where do Easter Eggs come from? Chickens? The Easter Bunny? How about the Northeast Community College Student Activities Council (SAC). April 2nd through April 4th, 2012 the NECC SAC hosted the Great NorthEASTER Egg Hunt. Each day one Easter egg was hidden around Norfolk’s NECC campus.... Read More
Charity: Don’t Be Naive
Nikita Rector, Editor In Chief
April 5, 2012
Many people today support a variety of organizations and charity foundations. The question is: what is your money really supporting? There are many verifiable, charity organizations, but some aren’t doing what you think they are. Example: Kony 2012. The Kony 2012 YouTube video became... Read More
MS Benefit: Support Candi Jareske
Nikita Rector, Editor in Chief
March 29, 2012
On April 22, 2012 there will be an MS Benefit for Candi Jareske. MS stands for Multiple Sclerosis. According to PubMed Health, MS is an autoimmune disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, or central nervous system. Candi Jareske is an MS survivor. She has gone through several sessions... Read More
Northeast Players Host 2nd Dinner Theatre
Nikita Rector, Editor In Chief
March 20, 2012
April 4th 2012 the Northeast Players will host their second ever fundraiser. The fundraiser event will be a dinner theatre hosted, performed, and served by the Northeast Players, the drama club at NECC. The dinner will consist of chili, cinnamon rolls, and kegged root beer. Following... Read More
Sex in the Media: It’s Reality Not “Jersey Shore”
Nikita Rector, Ad Editor, Reporter, AEIC
March 13, 2012
“Angelina got it in with Vinny cuz she’s a loosey-goose & then she had sex with Jose the next day… WHORE…just sayin’,” Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi from MTV’s “Jersey Shore” said. “Jersey Shore” is a major example of the obvious sexual content found... Read More
The Movies We See…
Nikita Rector, Ad Editor/Reporter
February 9, 2012
A common question for people in the Norfolk area is: who controls what movies show in the theatre? Short answer: A guy in St. Cloud, Minnesota. Yes, Minnesota. Dwight Gunderson of St. Cloud, Minnesota is CEC Theatres’ head booker. This means that he goes around and buys the different... Read More
