Campus Life
College Life and Campus Services Fair
| NECC Observer
Sponsored by Student Engagement, the College Life & Campus Services Fair was held on the Haverhill campus on Sept. 16 and the Lawrence campus on Sept. 21 and ran from 11-1 p.m. in both locations. The colorful tablecloths and balloons surrounding the smiling faces of the representatives created a warm and inviting atmosphere for learning … Continue reading College Lif... Read More
Mass Sheriff Training Program at NECC
Students may have noticed a sheriff’s van driving through the quad on Sept. 9. On top of the Methuen Police Academy, NECC has now become home to the Massachusetts Sheriff Training Program. The Observer had the opportunity to speak with Commandant Michael McAuliffe and drill instructor Allysson Hernandez during the program’s move into the first … Continue reading Mass She... Read More
Opportunity Works’ Justin Sanchez
Walking into Opportunity Works, you hear classical music playing from the welcome desk. The staff instantly greet you, and quickly help you get to where you need to go. The building may be new, but the bonds between the staff and students there are richly rooted. Each person has a profound story to tell, like … Continue reading Opportunity Works’ Justin Sanchez → Read More
“Haverhill’s Archie” – Fact or Legend?
Local legend holds that artist Bob Montana created the Archie comic strip and based the characters, at least in part, on his Haverhill High School peers. The truth of this claim has always been somewhat of a mystery; it seems to be contradicted in a few places, including by the original publisher of the comic … Continue reading “Haverhill’s Archie” – Fact or Legend... Read More
Campus Accessibility
Accessibility at Northern Essex has long been a hot-button issue. The outdated elevators, the cracks in the ramps, the ice and snow in the winter — it all falls under the umbrella of accessibility concerns. With the Spurk Building being renovated this upcoming year, some may wonder what upgrades are going to be made to … Continue reading Campus Accessibility → Read More
NECC Students Make Road Trip out of College Visit
| NECC Observer
NECC students Christian Doyle, Tarah MacGregor and Geehae Moon went on a road trip this summer to visit two colleges in Florida. The road trip was initially the idea of MacGregor, a Liberal Arts major in her fifth year at NECC. She wanted to visit her to top choice schools: New College of Florida in … Continue reading NECC Students Make Road Trip out of College Visit &ra... Read More
Summer Music Festival
The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival this year was held from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15. The artists presented … Continue reading... Read More
Opportunity Works
Northern Essex, as a community, has experienced hot weather, summer classes, and construction this past summer. The stairs for the main entrance at the Spurk Building are pearly white, classy, and ready for the upcoming semester. Adjacent to the Spurk Building is the newest addition to the NECC’s community: Opportunity Works. In 1974, a group … Continue reading Opportuni... Read More
NECC Knights
When the last edition of the Observer came out this past May, the NECC Knights had just finished the regular season with a 25-2 record, winning 16 straight to round up the season. The team qualified for the number 1 seed in the in the Region XXI tournament, where they crushed the competition and won. … Continue reading NECC Knights → Read More
A Look at NECC’s Spring Semester
Another spring semester comes to a close on both NECC campuses. There have been many successes, events, causes and sporting events that have been going on between the Lawrence and Haverhill campuses. The beginning of the semester was rocky because of the semester due to the unpredictable and what seemed to be never ending snow. … Continue reading A Look at NECC’s S... Read More