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Black Friday 2025: A recap
Every November, brands roll out television commercials and video advertisements for something called Black Friday. Occurring on the day after Thanksgiving every year, it is widely considered to be the start of the Christmas shopping season. While almost everybody knows about the sales and discounts of Black Friday, many feel strongly opinionated on it. But … Continue ... Read More
Store closures leave shoppers with fewer options
If it feels like more stores are closing lately and malls are looking half-empty, it’s not your imagination. Across the country, thousands of stores from major retail chains like Macy’s, Party City, and Carter’s to supermarkets and pharmacies such as Walgreens and CVS have closed their doors. Bankruptcy, rising tariffs, inflation and the rise of … Continue reading Store ... Read More
The banned book discussion
Photo by Tristan Taylor
The library building on the Haverhill campus.
Books are a primary form of media and educational material. They contain stories or historical information, some of which have influenced modern society as it is known today. However, in the United States, book censorship is becoming increasingly common. During the 2023-24 school year, over 6,500 books were banned in 23 states. At Northern … Continue reading The bann... Read More
Political divisions drive discussion: The continued quest to find unity and dialogue
In the United States, political divisiveness is often covered in the media. Whether it’s President Donald Trump’s policies or speculation regarding the 2028 Democratic Party primaries, it’s become an inescapable topic for the average American. Since the 2016 election, the nation has shifted away from moderate and bipartisan politics and towards more extreme affairs of …... Read More
People of Lawrence photo essay
Photo by Adrian Arias
My profile is on Lawrence and the people residing in it making it what it is today I took photos of people doing their every day activities. Note: Arias is currently enrolled in an Early College Journalism I course. Students completed profiles and/or portraits for their final projects. Arias chose to complete a photo essay. Read More
NECC’s budding cannabis courses
Photo courtesy cannabis.necc.edu
A graph shows the annual job growth in the cannabis industry.
College offers certificates focused on jobs in the industry Since its legalization in 2016, following the decriminalization of cannabis in 2008, Massachusetts has emerged as a leader in the recreational cannabis sector, becoming the 18th state in the nation to embrace this progressive change. The legalization has not only reshaped public perceptions of cannabis but … Con... Read More
Alexa Plus: A new era of voice assistance, but at what cost?
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Amazon Echo Dot Kids (5th Gen)
Amazon’s latest innovation, Alexa Plus, promises to revolutionize the way we interact with voice assistants. With enhanced voice recognition capabilities powered by generative AI, Alexa Plus is designed to provide a more personalized and efficient user experience. However, this advancement comes with significant changes to how user data is handled, raising privacy concerns amon... Read More
Water woes in the Spurk building
Photo by Bailey Orio
Students and staff on the third floor of the C Building recently had to grapple with issues caused by a persistently leaking ceiling on the third floor. The issue led to trash cans being placed throughout the floor to manage the water dripping into the hallways, but this temporary solution has introduced additional challenges. The … Continue reading Water woes in the Spu... Read More
Astronauts return to Earth: Two were stranded for nine months
Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have finally returned home after unexpected issues during the test of Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft forced the two to dock aboard the International Space Station. The Boeing Crew Flight Test launched on June 5, 2024, and was expected to last eight days, with a scheduled landing on June 14 … Continue reading Astronauts retu... Read More
An immigration journey
From the Dominican Republic to a new beginning Moving to a new country is never easy, but for one local student, it was a journey filled with challenges, resilience, and personal growth. In this exclusive interview, she shares her experience of leaving the Dominican Republic, adjusting to a new culture, and building a future in … Continue reading An immigration journey &... Read More