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Reading is the new yoga
Covid-19 gave way to new hobbies, such as reading. According to the New Yorker, reading can put people in a pleasure-like state of mind, similar to meditation. I interviewed 2 current and one previous student from NECC asking how they utilize reading to better help their mental health. Maddie Reid, a current student at NECC, … Continue reading Reading is the new yoga &ra... Read More
Locals reflect on how pandemic has changed our lives
COVID is a virus that has been affecting the whole world but when discussing with locals living in Massachusetts Jelisa Lopez, Sylvia Lopez and Angelica Ruiz, they share how COVID has affected them in ways outside of it being a virus. Life before COVID feels nothing short of a dream or a distant memory, the … Continue reading Locals reflect on how pandemic has changed ou... Read More
Oh, what to do with time? Pandemic inspires new hobbies
When the world shut down in March of 2020, people were left with endless time on their hands. But what were people to do with all that time? Two current and one former NECC students tell me the intriguing new hobbies the Covid quarantine gave them. Karen Smith explains to me her most recent and … Continue reading Oh, what to do with time? Pandemic inspires new hobbies &r... Read More
Behind the scenes essential workers share their experiences during height of pandemic
As the Covid-19 pandemic began, many people were deemed heroes as the public watched emergency room doctors, nurses, and first responders work tirelessly throughout the pandemic beginning in 2020 to present. There are endless accounts of the bravery and perseverance that these essential workers exhibited. The dedication to their careers and adherence to their sworn … Con... Read More
Spotlight on Student Life Coordinator Stephanie Haskell
Student Life Coordinator, Stephanie Haskell, has a lot on her plate at NECC, but she is an integral part of the Northern Essex community. Haskell is from Concord New Hampshire and has been working at Northern Essex for over three years now since September of 2018. There are many important aspects of Haskell’s job here … Continue reading Spotlight on Student Life Coordina... Read More
Portrait of a professor: The philosophies of Meredith Gunning
Meredith Gunning, Professor of Philosophy at Northern Essex Community College, opens up about where she came from and gives insight on her motivations and philosophies both in and out of the classroom. In the suburbs of Scarborough, Toronto, young, zany and candid Meredith Gunning grew up in a very exciting, diverse and progressive environment. In … Continue reading Port... Read More
Students share tips on fighting ‘seasonal slump’
While many enjoy the weather that winter in New England brings, many others suffer to get the motivation to go about their regular routines. With the confinement indoors due to the cold, excitement of the holidays in the past, shorter days, and COVID restrictions, many people start to lose energy and become sluggish and less … Continue reading Students share tips on figh... Read More
A balancing act: Alumn shares advice on juggling school, work and family responsibilities
There’s a pressure to work today, especially for college students. Student debt is a fear that looms over many student’s heads, as well as the desire to move away from home and be their own person. There’s also the belief that if you have free time as a college student, especially one attending community college, … Continue reading A balancing act: Alumn shares advice on... Read More
Students share tips on how to fight the ‘seasonal slump’
While many enjoy the skiing weather that winter in New England brings, many others suffer to get the motivation to go about their regular daily routines. This “seasonal slump” is especially prevalent in students. With the confinement indoors due to the cold weather, excitement of the holidays in the past, shorter days, and now COVID restrictions, many people … Continue r... Read More
Students vs. COVID
A daily struggle with seemingly no perfect or correct answer, yet there has to be a unique solution for every individual. The story of a procrastinating student is overused and treacherously boring to a lot of people, but it still exists and Covid has not helped. One might come to the conclusion that being stuck in a house … Continue reading Students vs. COVID → Read More