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Balancing work and school by finding jobs close by

By Evthokia Demakis, Correspondent

It is no secret that college is expensive, and many students have to work while enrolled. In Haverhill, however, there are some full-time students who find it a mutually beneficial relationship to be working close to school, and at small local businesses. 20-year-old student, Nicole Sabando, works as a waitress at the Bradford Village Square, … Continue reading Balancing... Read More

Chief Hobbs reflects on community policing

By Elliott Mascoll, Correspondent

Chief Hobbs from the Northern Essex Community College Public Safety Department values community engagement. “Building relations within the community to address their needs and help them improve the quality of life is a core value of policing” Chief Hobbs said as he sat across from me, calmly with a comforting smile and demeanor. The focus … Continue reading Chief Hobbs r... Read More

Stuff-a-bear event is a hit

By Jane Dunn, Correspondent

Stuff-a-bear event is a hit

Photo by Janie Dunn

Participants got to pick an animal and then fill it with stuffing at the event in February.

On Monday Feb. 13, the Office of Student Life at Northern Essex Community College hosted their event “Stuff-A-Bear.” This event took place in the first floor lobby in the John Spurk Building on the Haverhill campus. The event started at 10:30a.m. and went until 12:00p.m. The event was hosted by the Coordinator of Student Life, … Continue reading Stuff-a-bear event is a h... Read More

Students weigh in on campus events at NECC

By Shantely Aquino, Features Editor

Northern Essex Community college is known for how proactive and engaging they are with their students and community. Today I walked around campus to ask students about the extracurricular activities they take part in and are interested in. When asking students if they’ve gone to any of the after class campus events for example the … Continue reading Students weigh in on ... Read More

Getting to know Professor William Gleed

By Shantely Aquino, Features Editor

Getting to know Professor William Gleed

Photo courtesy of NH Arts

Professor William Gleed

William Gleed, 60, is a NECC professor with a master’s degree in poetry from the University of New Hampshire. He has also taught at Middlesex Community College, Hesser College and Franklin Pierce University. Gleed initially came to NECC in 2008 and has been here since. Gleed started working in composition studies in grad school at … Continue reading Getting to know Profe... Read More

A talk with some NECC alumni

By Matthew Scharn, Correspondent

Throughout the years, Northern Essex has been a place for many people, young and old, to further their education. Since it was established in 1961, Northern Essex has helped many people to succeed in and move forward in their desired field of study. Many people such as Aaron Lehner and Nate Miller are examples of … Continue reading A talk with some NECC alumni → Read More

Getting to know Kenoza Lake

By neccobserver

As students and faculty make their way to the Haverhill campus each day, they’re greeted by the familiar sight of Kenoza Lake glistening in the sun as they drive past Winnikini Park off of Route 110. While it can become easy to get used to such a beautiful sight, few people know just how central … Continue reading Getting to know Kenoza Lake → Read More

Tipping culture

By neccobserver

Tipping culture

Shantely Aquino, Features Editor

The writer shares two receipt examples. This has smiley face and “Excellent Service,” written on it.

Families and friends often come together to grab a bite to eat at a restaurant to be able to sit down and enjoy each other‘s company, drinks and good food, as well as good service. Many believe that tips should not be included in their overall bill when paying for their food. Customers sometimes find … Continue reading Tipping culture → Read More

Alumni share stories: Dynamic Duo share memories of their times at NECC in interview

By Aibhne Martino, News Editor

Alumni share stories: Dynamic Duo share memories of their times at NECC in interview

Aibhne Martino, News Editor

Photo of Carolyn Martino (left) and Jean Aiken(right) sitting before their interviews

Northern Essex Community College opened its doors on the new Haverhill campus in 1971 to more than 2,300 students, and has since then yielded numerous possibilities for academics as young as highschoolers taking part in duel enrollment to adults continuing their education. No matter the goal, the college has a place and a program for … Continue reading Alumni share stori... Read More

NECC campus Trick-or-Treat a success

By Aibhne Martino, News Editor

This year, Northern Essex Community College’s campus wide Trick-or-Treat was a smashing success; with routes among the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, students and their families had the opportunity to visit over 30 locations to collect candy and treats. Several offices even provided festive baked goods to trick-or-treaters. Along with the route for candy, the SOAR … Co... Read More