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Anime Club offers unique hangout

By David Greene, Correspondent

The NECC anime club offeres a place to relax, have fun and explore different genres and styles of anime Northern Essex’s Anime Club gathers for their seventh straight semester of games, fellowship, music, and of course, anime. Running from 2:30 to 3:30 every Tuesday in room E350, students join to take part in a half … Continue reading Anime Club offers unique hangout &ra... Read More

Intern shares experiences

By Jada Ryan, Correspondent

Medical assisting student got hands-on training NECC has many great opportunities, especially for internships.  One program that is growing is the Health Care Program. NECC student Estephany Guillen recently spoke about the opportunity she was able to have during her internship.  Guillen got an internship as a medical assistant at an OBGYN office. Before she was able … C... Read More

Revolving Test Kitchen has new recipient

By Kylie Broadhurst, Necc Newsroom

It’s time to welcome the next chef into the Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) after two successful businesses got their start in Northern Essex Community College’s downtown location at 420 Common St. In its third year, the Revolving Test Kitchen is a private/public collaboration between Lupoli Companies, the City of Lawrence, The Lawrence Partnership and Northern … Continue r... Read More

Destined for dentistry

By Ellen Small, Davis Necc Newsroom

NECC Alumna always knew where she wanted to end up Northern Essex alumna Lauren Branscomb has gone from dental assistant to dental student in just a few short years. A preteen interest, piqued by a set of braces, first led her to the world of dentistry. A dual enrollment student her senior year of high school, … Continue reading Destined for dentistry → Read More

Lawrence PD partners with NECC

By Ernie Greenslade, Necc Newsroom

Citizens Police Academy to be offered for local residents Northern Essex Community College is now co-sponsoring the City of Lawrence’s Citizens Police Academy, a six-week program that gives local residents and business owners an overview of the police department and the criminal justice system. The academy will be held Saturdays, February 9 through March 16, … Continue r... Read More

PACE yourself

By Melanie Polanco, Correspondent

Program helps students succeed As the semester slowly makes its end, the Pace program motivates students to join their program for the upcoming semester. The pace program helps students develop skills for their future career. They also help you with steps that will allow you to transfer to a four year college.They assist students with … Continue reading PACE yourself &ra... Read More

YWCA shoe drive at NECC

By Susan Lafortune, Correspondent

Unworn and gently used shoes to go to 2 charities On December 4 NECC sent students and faculty an email making them aware of NECC’s sponsorship of the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts’ Shoes with Heart campaign. Starting December 5 through January 31 people are encouraged to donate their gently worn or new shoes by placing them … Continue reading YWCA shoe drive at NECC &... Read More

Stress control as finals week draws nigh

By Courtney Cabuzzi, Correspondent

The end of the semester is always a very stressful time for college students. Its the time where students are getting in any work that they may be late on, preparing for final tests, giving final presentations or working on final projects. Although college in general can be very stressful on a person, the last … Continue reading Stress control as finals week draws nigh &... Read More

Season’s greetings, semester’s farewell

By Herb Lindtveit, Correspondent

NECC students discuss how to finish off the fall semester With the end of the semester coming to a close and the holidays rolling in, it still surprises people just how stressful this time of year is.  Yet there is a lot to appreciate about this time of year and ways to make it as … Continue reading Season’s greetings, semester’s farewell → Read More

NSLS cultivates leaders at NECC

By Josh Moreton, Correspondent

National Society of Leadership and Success hosts hands-on practice The National Society of Leadership and Success provides opportunities to students to form the basis of what it means to be a leader and the process to achieve individual goals.  “The purpose of the NSLS is to get students to get experience with being a leader, practizing … Continue reading NSLS cultivates... Read More