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A New Writing Club
By Ashley Torres At NECC, there are many clubs and activities for students to participate in, but writing is one particular area not yet covered by them. Abraham Anavisca is a Writing major who thought of a way to get writers together and share their ideas, so they can learn from one another: a writing club. He is … Continue reading A New Writing Club → Read More
Mock Election
In the last edition of the Observer, we asked our readers to participate in our mock elections. 54 people sent us their responses. With a whopping 63 percent of the vote, Bernie Sanders is the clear winner. Sanders, who is currently running for President of the United States under the Democratic Party, is well-known as … Continue reading Mock Election → Read More
Service Desk Battles Account Issues
On Sept. 27, students noticed difficulties getting on to myNECC, their student email accounts and Blackboard. Around 1:30 p.m. the following day, the NECC alert messages started popping up on students’ phones. Mikaela Angers, fourth-year Dance major, was in Jitters Cafe on Monday when she realized she wasn’t getting into her portal or connected to … Continue reading Serv... Read More
Volunteering at Northern Essex
Volunteering locally provides experience for students By Alyssa Torres Correspondent Students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the opportunity to give back to the community monthly, on a mission to end hunger. Volunteer opportunities are available on Oct. 22 for Northern Essex Community College students, faculty and staff. Maureen Saliba, Assistant Athle... Read More
Library Renovations
A new computer lab and more overall space for students are coming By Nick Pantinas Correspondent If you’re a returning student to NECC, you will notice quite the difference when you walk back into the Bentley Library. That’s because its computer labs are currently undergoing a renovation. All the books from the third floor have … Continue reading Library Renovations &rar... Read More
Starfish Early Success
NECC’s Starfish Early Success program is still accepting entries for the “Name the Starfish” contest. You may have seen the bright, blue mascot around campus, but soon we will know what to call that cheerful character. On Oct. 19, NECC’s Lawrence Campus will hold the Health and Wellness Fair, where students will have a chance … Continue reading Starfish Early Success &ra... Read More
“Haverhill’s Archie” – Fact or Legend?
Local legend holds that artist Bob Montana created the Archie comic strip and based the characters, at least in part, on his Haverhill High School peers. The truth of this claim has always been somewhat of a mystery; it seems to be contradicted in a few places, including by the original publisher of the comic … Continue reading “Haverhill’s Archie” – Fact or Legend... Read More
Summer Music Festival
The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival this year was held from Aug. 9 to Aug. 15. The artists presented … Continue reading... Read More
The Financial Adviser
With college comes new friends, new experiences and new responsibilities. It also comes with several new expenses that can affect a student’s quality of life and lead to long term debt and confusing credit issues. Whether you are a returning student, or if this is your first year, now is the right time to familiarize … Continue reading The Financial Adviser → Read More
ArtSpace Dedication
Over the summer, the ArtSpace located in a remote corner of the Bentley Library received a new name and some well deserved attention during a dedication ceremony on May 15. So did Linda Hummel-Shea, for whom the space was renamed. Hummel-Shea started at NECC as a part-time librarian 35 years ago and retired last … Continue reading ArtSpace Dedication → Read More