Category: Editorials

MainSheet reflection: Viveca Stucke, Co-Managing Editor

Community and connections are themes at the center of my major: political science. I thought I could learn about what fuels and heightens relationships and networking in a textbook. Instead, I learned about it at my college newspaper.

May 10, 2022

MainSheet reflection: Jessica Currier, Co-Managing Editor

Journalism has always been a topic that interested me. I remember my older sister taking an interest when she was back in high school and university, and it always seemed like she was enjoying the thrilling stories that she would follow. When in high school, I loved to write -- still do, hence why I loved choosing writing classes here at Cape Cod Community College. My experience here at the college has been nothing short of wonderful in every sense, even if it was all online. I actually loved the fact it was online, although I think I may be in the minority there.

May 5, 2022

Mainsheet Reflection: Jade Francis, editor

As a freshly 16-year-old taking five courses in college, I was excited and nervous. Fall 2020 I had Professor Kerry Drohan for English Composition when I believed I wanted to pursue a career in psychology. Nearing the end of the semester, Professor Drohan recommended I take his journalism course in the spring because of my “writing skill,” and I felt tears well up in my eyes.

May 5, 2022

An Enchanted Prom Night

Going to prom must be a part of every high school experience. That’s at least what everyone told me. I was planning on not attending prom because I’m not close with anyone in my class anymore. We all grew apart once I started dual enrollment and they started planning their college journeys. I have also become more independent throughout my senior year and I’m ready to graduate.

May 2, 2022

Jon Told Me

In a short story from Julie Badger's point of view, she describes an event that has stuck in her mind. After her coworker explained how his hope for humanity is gone, her work day seems somewhat gloomy.

April 11, 2022

Where We Find Hope

I am 21 years old, a college student with a job and a car, and I pay rent. Seemingly, I’ve checked all of the boxes for being an adult. But I was still crushed when the nurse told me that visitors weren’t allowed in the Emergency Room, or in the waiting room. My mom had been relegated to the car.

April 2, 2022

The Power of Eggrolls

Having luck on his side, Noah did not lose power during the recent nor'easter. However, he felt like the world had come crashing down on him when he walked into Cumberland Farms to see that his favorite thing would not be sitting there waiting for him.

November 12, 2021

The Bright Side of the Power Outage

Worry surrounded Michael when a storm hit just when his long distance girlfriend was supposed to visit him, only for the second time this year. Thankfully, she made it safe, but yucky weather seemed to be a wet blanket on their time spent together. Instead of sulking in the storm, Michael and his girlfriend made the best of their time.

November 12, 2021

Perilous Power Outage: Through Different Eyes

The recent nor'easter impacted most of Cape Cod. Five Journalism 1 students, also regular Mainsheet reporters, share their stories.

November 4, 2021

COVID: The Longest ‘Two Weeks’ of my Life

The Coronavirus left a big impact on the world, often discussed in a negative connotation. Told in a vignette by Jess Currier is her story of how Covid positively affected her life.

October 25, 2021