Category: Student Life

Filmmaker Martin goes from 4C’s to Japan

Former 4C’s student Steven J. Martin has gone from studying films to making them – in Japan. And now students are watching his films in class.

May 10, 2023

What Are 4C’s Students Watching?

Finding new shows in the streaming era should be easy. However, with so many platforms releasing show after show, sometimes the excess of choices can be overwhelming. Sometimes the best way to discover something new is through a recommendation. We asked fellow 4C's students what they are currently watching.

May 10, 2023

Students Share Favorite Classes for Spring 2023

Spring semester at Cape Cod Community College is almost over. This being said, fall registration begins soon. I asked some students at Cape Cod Community College what their favorite class was this semester with what professor and why. Here were some answers:

April 25, 2023

Sue Allaire Shares Her Thoughts on Student Burnout

“Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion and occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands,” says Sue Allaire of

April 25, 2023

President Cox on School Shootings

In response to the recent Nashville school shooting, 4C’s President John Cox sent out an email to the college community about his thoughts on the tragedy. The Mainsheet staff felt the message was so important, we asked for the president's permission to reprint it in The Mainsheet. Here is what President Cox had to say:

April 13, 2023

How to Survive Finals

Finals are approaching on May 10, so to stay ahead of the game, students can utilize these tips provided by the 4C’s Tutoring Center and the O’Neill Center to prepare.

April 12, 2023

From Rio de Janeiro to Cape Cod: A Story of Perseverance and Courage

Moving to a new country can be a daunting experience for anyone. For some, it represents a chance to start over, to leave behind past traumas and seek new opportunities. This is the case for Thalles De Souza who, after surviving a traumatic incident in his home country, moved to the United States in search of a better life.

March 28, 2023

Students: Beauty Is Everywhere

What is beauty? The question itself can be controversial. People could argue that social media has diminished the idea of our beauty standards when it comes to what someone should or should not look like. Beauty is not only used to describe what a person looks like physically, but to describe a painting, a landscape; it is everywhere.

March 7, 2023

Five Spring Break Travel Essentials

Snowfall in New England is typical this time of year. Lucky for us college students, we get an opportunity to swap trekking to class in the snow for laying in the sand under some palm trees. Before you can put your bathing suit on and hop on a plane, you need to do the hard part -- packing. If you are wondering, “What should I bring?’ we’ve got you covered. Here are five travel essentials you will need when heading to your destination this spring break. 

March 7, 2023

Taylor Swift, Doja Cat Among Favorites

As college students, we are always listening to music while studying, commuting, and during the little leisure time we have. Spending time with our favorite artists is nothing short of therapeutic. My 31,700 minutes of listening this past year is evidence of this. With music’s award season wrapping up, we went to Grossman Commons and asked four 4C's students what they were listening to in 2022.

February 21, 2023