Arts & Entertainment
Easily accessible art on display in Andover
Photo by Arts & Entertainment Editor Caroline Magner
An exterior view of the Addison Art Gallery in Andover on Sept. 16.
When looking to delve deeper into art and culture, one need not travel far or even spend any money to do so. Many people would be pleasantly surprised to learn that they can experience incredible works of art locally for the cost of nothing. The Addison Gallery of American Art located in Andover is a … Continue reading Easily accessible art on display in Andover → Read More
Gaming: The other side of the spectrum
Although gaming is for everyone, there are often difficulties that are faced in the games themselves as well as the different perspectives that other people have. It is well known amongst the gaming community that most of the consumers are predominantly male. Yet there is an increase in the number of females who are now … Continue reading Gaming: The other side of the sp... Read More
Competitive gaming gains in popularity
Many people see playing video games as simply something to pass the time, however for many others it is a source of entertainment, yet for a select few it is even a career and is just as intense as football. All around the world tournaments are hosted by high paying marketers as people battle in … Continue reading Competitive gaming gains in popularity → Read More
Gaming is its own therapy
Gaming has become a way people can unwind after a long day’s work. According to the students of NECC campus, and even people who are district managers in our everyday community, gaming is not only a way to escape reality, it also provides a sense of control and release that they cannot have in their … Continue reading Gaming is its own therapy → Read More
Course offers glimpse into world of graphic novels
Every few semesters at Northern Essex, a Graphic Novel class is offered to students who are looking for a class to fill a writing intensive course requirement. Over the course of the semester, students will be required to read graphic novels and complete responses in which they will bring into class after reading the specific … Continue reading Course offers glimpse int... Read More
Hurricane Diane draws a crowd
Photo cou
NECC theater recently presented the play Hurricane Diane. If Mother Nature had not had a different agenda, the NECC theater program would’ve had their spring play outside, but instead, on a gloomy Sunday the location changed and Hurricane Diane was brought inside to the theater in the Spurk building. However, that did not discourage the … Continue reading Hurricane Diane... Read More
NECC Cabaret
NECC held its 24th Cabaret on April 5. The event featured performances by students from the music program at NECC. The event went from 7-9 p.m. and served refreshments as well. The event was put together by Professor Alisa Bucchiere who has hosted all 24 of the cabarets. The event featured performances of students singing, … Continue reading NECC Cabaret → Read More
Battle of the Band goes off without a hitch
Photo courtesy of Alisa Bucchiere
The bands, judges and organizers of the Battle of the Bands.
Current students and alumni were excited to bring their talent to the first ever Battle of the Bands over in Northern Essex’s Tech Center on April 13. The competition was fierce with bands such as Dragonfruit, Neck Dive, Four Symbols & Out of Water displaying their talent and chemistry on stage. The judges deliberated for … Continue reading Battle of the Band goes of... Read More
The pandemic’s effects on entertainment media
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the first state-wide stay-at-home order was issued. States all over America quickly followed suit in an attempt to stop and or slow down the spread of COVID-19. With so many people at home, families naturally flocked to the television to keep themselves entertained during lockdown and to keep up with … Continue reading The pandemic’s ef... Read More
Climate Action: Inspiring change
Photo by Caroline Magner
Xingfeiyan Liu’s painting “Clean.”
In a world where climate change has already negatively affected all living things so much, what does the future hold in store for us? The Peabody Essex Museum tackles this question in their exhibit, ‘Climate Action: Inspiring Change’, on view until June 25 in the museums Art and Nature Center. The answer that visitors will … Continue reading Climate Action: Inspiring cha... Read More