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NECC alumni named to national board
The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) has welcomed new national board members, including NECC alumni Nayeli Almanzar Lizardo, who has been named to the Youth Advisory Council. Nationwide, only 3.8% of YMCA board members are under the age of 30. As a youth-serving organization, the Y has the opportunity to move the needle on the representation of young people on its governing boards. T... Read More
Reflecting on Hurricane Maria: Many people still feel storm’s impact in their lives
The first person I interviewed is a 19-year-old girl who currently lives in Massachusetts but at that time she lived in Carolina, Puerto Rico. She told me how when they announced the hurricane she was excited because she wasn’t going to have classes for a few days but when she saw the reality,these thoughts changed. Their routine changed completely during that school year to t... Read More
Open mic night brings Lawrence community together
On the 20th of February, an open mic was held at El taller & Cafe Azteca, hosted by Sebastian Navedo (also known as Bigman) and ISHA! Known for its calm vibes and delicious food, El Taller also hosts open mics. Read More
Trump proposes to defund Dept. of Education
In a surprising move that has left many Americans baffled, Donald Trump has announced his plan to defund the Department of Education, a decision that could have far-reaching implications for students, parents, teachers, and professionals across the nation. CNBC reports that Trump had mentioned this plan during his campaign, yet many were still taken aback when he took action ju... Read More
Observer staff win awards
Photo by Faculty Adviser Mary Jo Shafer
Observer Editor-in-Chief Daniela Valdivia-Terres, with her award from Associated Collegiate Presss.
The Observer also recently learned that two staff members will be honored with awards from the New England Newspaper and Press Association at their spring conference on March 29. Read More
Parnassus wins national award
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Parnassus literary arts magazine.
The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country, as this marks the fifth time the ACP has recognized the magazine with the distinction. Read More
SGA president hopes to inspire Dominican students
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Outgoing SGA President Elijah Antunes (left) swears in Pedro Rentas.
With 126,000 followers on TikTok and multiple press and media appearances sharing his experience with the MassReconnect program, Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is a familiar face. Now, he plans to use that recognition to advocate for his fellow students as the new president of the Northern Essex Community College Student Government Association (SGA). Read More
Music thrives Christmas
Photo credit by Editor-in-Chief Daniela Valdivia-Terres
Music students Cheryl Lopez, Sean Gaff and Cierra Townshend rehearse for the Ugly Christmas Sweater concert
With a full lineup of events, the Music Department is showcasing the talents of its students and their efforts in and out of classrooms, rehearsing for the end of the semester. Students, faculty, staff and the public are welcome to participate and encouraged to support the art performances. Read More
A field trip to meet epic story of ‘Aida’: SOAR students went to the opera in Boston
Photos by Music Professor Alisa Bucchiere
NECC Music and SOAR students attend the opera “Aida” performed by the Boston Lyric Opera Company on Nov. 8.
On Nov. 8, NECC Music and SOAR students enjoyed for the first time an opera performance, “Aida,” at the Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston under the direction of the Boston Lyric Opera Company. Read More
Deep dive into the classroom 3
Photo by Campus Life Editor Emma Ruggiero
Professor of Introduction to Liberal Arts Maurisa Charest
At around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, 26 students from Lawrence High School filled the seats in Room L014 in the Dimitry building on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence campus to explore the Liberal Arts and Humanities. Read More