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Unable to stay connected
If you type “Macintosh pinwheel” into a google search bar, you will find countless articles and comments from irritated customers saying things such as the following, from a 2009 CNet article: “Patience may be a virtue, but in the case of Mac OS X’s dreaded spinning pinwheel process indicator, even the most tranquil users can … Continue reading Unable to stay connected &... Read More
Class of 2016: The countdown begins
The countdown to graduation has begun. The NECC Alumni Office kicked off the countdown with a “50 Knights ‘til Graduation” celebration on March 29. Soon-to-be alumni and friends were invited to the gymnasium for food, music and jousting. Bill Heineman, vice president of student affairs, called graduates to stand in a knighting ceremony, welcoming them … Continue reading ... Read More
The Anime Club is now in session
The Anime Club has been approved by Student Senate and is now in session Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in E 369. The Observer sat in on the club’s Feb. 17 meeting to see what it is all about. Ray Florent, parliamentarian of the NECC Student Senate, said, “This is one of the most energetic, friendly … Continue reading The Anime Club is now in session → Read More
Body shaming
Kim Kardashian came under fire earlier this month when she tweeted a nude, yet censored, photo of herself with the caption, “When you’re like, ‘I have nothing to wear,’ LOL.” Women are sounding off, NECC students included. Singer-actress Bette Midler responded to Kardashian by tweeting a challenge out to her: “Put your selfie to work … Continue reading Body shaming &rarr... Read More
Election update
America started this race with 16 republicans and five democrats. Twenty-six primary elections are now in the books (Editor’s Note: March 22 results not available at the time of production), here’s an update and an overview of what’s to come. Who’s Left? Democrats Lincoln Chafee Hillary Clinton Martin O’Malley Bernie Sanders Jim Webb Republicans Jeb … Continue reading El... Read More
Open forum allows for conversation
About 50 students, faculty and staff attended the “Academy Meet and Greet” on Dec. 2 in the Hartleb Technology Center. The event was held in response to questions and concerns raised regarding the appropriateness of the training activities recently taking place on campus, especially since the addition of the Essex County Sheriff’s Department. A casual … Continue reading ... Read More
Student newspapers go missing
The disappearance of up to 450 copies of the NECC Observer was discovered by student staff on Friday morning, Dec. 11. Observer staff are unsure why anyone would want to destroy or take the newspapers in bulk. The only potentially controversial story in the Dec. 2 issue of the Observer was the front page lead … Continue reading Student newspapers go missing → Read More
Internships inspire NECC students
Students majoring in communications, business and accounting were able to take advantage of the internship opportunities through NECC this semester, gaining real-world experience in their major. Darian Denis, Brett Davekos and Fausto Caba are just a few of the students who did internships this semester and were glad they did. Denis, a Business Transfer major, … Continue ... Read More
Presidential Scholarship winners
Twenty-seven local 2015 high school graduates were accepted to Northern Essex Community College’s Presidential Scholars Program, an honors program devoted to high academic achievement. The 16-year-old program is designed to reward motivated high school students who will be attending NECC. “Most plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after getting an associate’s d... Read More
Anime club struggles to become reality
By Abraham Anavisca, Correspondent Fans of Japanese animation at NECC will be glad to know that a group of students are working to start an anime club. Jennifer Lebron, an art major here at NECC, is the would–be president of the organization. “Normal clubs like sports and honors are [here]. Why not have something different?” … Continue reading Anime club struggles ... Read More