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Making space to play

By By Lidia Ramirez, Editor-in-Chief

Making space to play

Photo by Editor-in-Chief Lidia Ramirez

Constuction crews shaping the fields.

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Balancing work and college

By By Emyr Larrache, Correspondent

For many Northern Essex Community College students, the end of a work shift does not mean the end of the workday. Read More

Next stop: Housing

By Lidia Ramirez Editor-in-Chief

Next stop: Housing

Photo by Editior-in-Chief Lidia Ramirez

Merrimack College Crest apartment building in North Andover.

Tomorrow is here and NECC’s new housing contract with Merrimack College is signed and ready! After the college has investigated into housing, the last minute preparations and action finally took place in late August . Read More

Stay prepared for advising appointments

By Zak Nigohosian Correspondent

The majority of full-time community college students aim to get an associate’s degree in two years, but if you’re not properly prepared for your advising appointments, your adviser might not be able to help you register for all the classes you need. Read More

Students struggle with high cost of textbooks

By Maddy O’Donnell, Correspondent

Textbooks are one of the expenses students face when starting a new semester. Students at NECC have found different ways to find/buy/rent their required course materials. Read More

Building for tomorrow

By Lidia Ramirez, Editor-in-chief

Building for tomorrow

Photo by Editor-in-Chief Lidia Ramirez

B and E building undergoing renovations on the Haverhill campus.

B and E building undergoing renovations on the Haverhill campus. B and E undergoing construction. One goal on the Northern Essex Community College project list is the renovation for the B and E building on the Haverhill campus. “B building," also the General Services Center and “E building," also the Science Building will bring staff, students, and other occupants a better faci... Read More

A successful Speechapalooza 2026, what’s next?

By Brennah Ryan, Correspondent

Uplifting the arts with free speech and free pizza was a huge success at Speechapalooza 2026, presented by NECC’s Public Relations class on April 23. From poem readings, songs, reenactments of plays, slideshows, informative speeches and storytelling, this event shed light on all different mediums of art. “It was great,” said the host of the event.  “I’m delighted by the turnout... Read More

The growing distrust: Student journalists struggle to find sources in a polarized world

By Storm Hernandez, Correspondent

The student journalistic landscape is changing. While one could argue it is always changing, this time in history seems specifically significant. Christine Fernando of the Associated Press put it this way in a recent article, “The need to consider high-stakes safety risks has increased pressure on students in newsrooms that are meant to be learning labs for future journalists.”... Read More

Students share views at open forum

By Harry Wakefield, News Editor

Monday afternoon proved fruitful for members of the Student Affairs Committee, as they held an open student forum where members of both campuses shared their experiences, questions, and concerns with the current state of Northern Essex Community College in a town-hall style online meeting. Read More

Knights win Nationals

By Lidia Ramirez, Editor-in-chief

Knights win Nationals

Photo by Anne Hopkins

NECC’s 2026 Men’s Basketball Team Nationals Championship announcement on billboard on Interstate 495.

On April 8, Northern Essex Community College came together in the Sports and Fitness center on Haverhill campus to celebrate and honor the Knights Men’s Basketball team and staff national championship victory. State Sen. Pavel Payano was among the speakers... Read More