Arts & Entertainment
NECC vs. the world of object shows
Most students and other people at Northern Essex Community College have likely never heard of a phenomenal YouTube sensation known as object shows. These types of shows, which include the series Battle for Dream Island and Inanimate Insanity, are based on anthropomorphic object characters going through Survivor-like challenges in a competition, building friendships and having &... Read More
Students say modern music has become cliche
As modern hits dominate streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and TikTok, many college students say today’s popular songs have lost their resonance and lyricism compared to the past. The algorithms on social media and streaming platforms have transformed music consumption into short, catchy clips. Several students at Northern Essex Community College have expres... Read More
Music students shine at Cabaret
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Cabaret participants on Oct. 22 in the TC Building in Haverhill.
More than 50 people assembled in the Multi-Purpose Room of the David Hartleb Technology Center, as the NECC Choral and Music Club and NECC Music presented their 29th Cabaret on Oct. 22. Running from 7-9 p.m., 15 students performed in various musical styles, starting with a vocal performance of West Side Story’s signature song, “Maria,” … Continue reading Music students ... Read More
Faculty art show opens in gallery
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“To honor the quotidian,” by Dianne Pappas in the faculty art show.
The faculty art show gallery opening happened on Thursday Oct. 23, 2025. It consisted of artworks from the art teachers here at Northern Essex. At the event there were four faculty members who participated in this art gallery but one was unfortunately absent for the event. The gallery show consisted of 19 pieces of art … Continue reading Faculty art show opens in galle... Read More
Tarot Talk Part 2: Navigating the burnout, midterms and the road to finishing the semester
The start of the semester, heralded by the bright, cheerful optimism of cards like The Magician and The Star, often feels like a distant memory once midterms hit. At Northern Essex Community College, the initial excitement has likely given way to the heavy reality of deadlines, late-night study sessions, and the classic college challenge: burnout. … Continue reading Taro... Read More
Local artist makes music debut
Local artist and NECC student Andrew Baker recently released his first album.
Northern Essex Community College freshman and Amesbury native Andrew Baker has spent months working on his first full length project, a melodic rap and R&B album titled AB8. With the unofficial release date set for Oct. 17, Baker said he’s ready to try and make his mark in the music world. “I’ve been dreaming of … Continue reading Local artist makes music debut &rarr... Read More
Time to de-stress: Cozy viewing might be the ultimate self-care
As fall stress is around the corner with school deadlines and part-time jobs, many college students are pressing play on their favorite shows. Rewatching shows or movies seems to be the new go-to strategy in de-stressing. The trend known as “cozy viewing” has become popular amongst young adults, finding relaxation in the comfort of their … Continue reading Time to de-st... Read More
An eccentric and funny NECC production
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The cast of “All in the Timing” performs “Words, Words, Words,” from left to right: Naima Eve, Devin Michaud and Mirrorajah Metcalfe.
The NECC theatre program had their first performance of the semester, “All in the Timing” by David Ives. The play was performed from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5 at The Chester H. Hawrylciw Theatre on the third floor of the Spurk Building on the Haverhill campus. On Friday evening, the president’s performance, producer and co-director … Continue reading An eccentric and funny NECC... Read More
Tarot Talk: Demystifying the cards
Tarot talk: What the cards have to say about your semester at NECC Faced with academic pressure and life-defining choices at Northern Essex Community College (NECC) this semester, some students are finding unique insight in the tarot deck—a set of 78 illustrated cards. Long seen as a tool for fortune-telling, tarot is now being embraced … Continue reading Tarot Talk: Dem... Read More
Inside NECC Theater
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The curtain rises, and lights dim and the magic begins at Northern Essex Community College. I had the privilege of sitting down with the marvelous Theater Professor Brianne Beatrice. Not only is she a Professor here at NECC, but her students rave about her, Kiersten Lowe, a student of Beatrice’s said Brianne’s courses have given … Continue reading Inside NECC Theater &r... Read More