Arts & Entertainment
A review: HBO’s “Plot Against America”
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The Plot Against America
This speech might be pulled from an alt-right rally but it’s not, this speech was given on September 11, 1941 by American Aviator, Charles Augustus Lindberg, during an America First Rally in Des Moines, Iowa: “The three most important groups who have been pressing this country toward war are the British, the Jewish and the … Continue reading A review: HBO’s &... Read More
Advocates push for revived theater major
While students can still study theater at NECC, they can’t get a degree in it A movement to reinstate the theater arts major at NECC seems to be gaining traction. Led by Brianne Beatrice, an NECC theater and communications professor, and supported widely among students, the movement is calling for the option to pursue an … Continue reading Advocates push for revived thea... Read More
Festival fashion
Students give their thoughts on Coachella Festival fashion used to mean flowing dresses and flower crowns. Now, those are nowhere near enough to stand out at Coachella, the be-all-end-all event for festival style. Many of the festivalgoers who swarmed the stages in Indio, Calif., were scantily clad. Some of them skipped clothes altogether, passing off … Continue reading ... Read More
NECC actor honored
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Northern Essex Community College students Armando Belliard Harmon of Haverhill portrays Tragorean and Gwynnethe Glickman of Newbury portrays Mash in NECC’s adaptation of Aaron Posner’s play “Stupid F*cking Bird.”
Gwynnethe Glickman awarded “Distinguished Performance in a Play” award from theater fest NECC student Gwynnethe Glickman has received the “Distinguished Performance in a Play” award from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) for her portrayal of Mash in NECC’s production of Stupid F*cking Bird by Aaron Posner. The production was chosen by the … Co... Read More
Summer theater returns
Another play will be put on by NECC students in the summer For the past two summers, NECC has held a summer theater course for students who are interested in putting on a play at the end of the summer. This course is all about engaging with one another and bringing the theater alive to … Continue reading Summer theater returns → Read More
If its free it’s for me
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A statue at the MFA
Students get free admission into the Museum of Fine Arts The Museum of Fine Arts has hosted a series of after hour parties, called “Late Nite” to showcase artwork before opening to the public. These parties are open to everyone especially college students. This event went from March 15 to 16 from 8:00 pm – … Continue reading If its free it’s for me → Read More
Top Notch Theater prepares for spring
‘Good People’ will be next production for NECC Auditions for Northern Essex Community College’s spring were held recently, and the community is already expressing excitement about the play. This year’s selection of Good People by David Lindsay-Abaire will be co-directed by N.E.C.C. theater professor Brianne Beatrice and N.E.C.C. student Christian Doyle, hosted by N.E.C.C.’s Top... Read More
NECC takes on NENPA
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WCVB political and investigative reporter Janet Wu and NECC student Deidre Grant.
Journalism students attend newspaper convention in Boston Friday, Feb. 15 NENPA the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) hosted their annual convention in the Seaport district of Boston. NENPA is a professional trade organization for newspapers in the six New England states: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Rhode Island. NENPA produc... Read More
Marvelous movies
NECC’s most anticipated Marvel movies of 2019 The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) flew into theaters over 10 years ago and is still beloved throughout the world, including here at NECC. In 2019, there are three new films slated to continue the series; Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Spider-Man: Far From Home, all of which are … Continue reading Marvelous movies &r... Read More
Cupid’s Day
Free movie and dinner for NECC students on Feb. 14 Single or coupled up? Northern Essex Community College is hosting a dinner and movie night February 14th. Put on by Student Government this event is sure to bring people together on this holiday. Room 103 in the Tech center will be playing Valentine’s Day a … Continue reading Cupid’s Day → Read More