NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


Knights lose both home games

The Northern Essex Knights womenʼs volleyball team had an 11 game schedule, with only two of those being homes games. The first was on October 6th versus New Hampshire Technical...
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Volleyball team winless in first season

After almost four years without a volleyball team, the program was resurrected this season. When sports sign-up day at Northern Essex came around, the table where prospective...
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A Jitters Thank You

One of NECC’s own, Melissa Merrill, who works in the Jitter’s cafeteria, would like to send an immense thank you to the faculty and staff for their wonderful donations that her...
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NECC students attend NENPA conference

My day started bright and early as always waking up at 6 a.m., letting the dog out, having a cup of Joe and going through my normal morning rituals. Might spend a little extra...
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GSA OPENS UP

The transition from a nation that was closeted and homophobic to the now nationwide recognized same-sex marriage law was a resilient and passionate road and still is for many in...
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Science Club

Welcome to the S.C.I.E.N.C.E club, advised by Professsor Sarah Courchesne and Dr. Mark Clements, provides students with a chance to explore the outdoors and has any interests in...
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Meet the instructors of NECC

Dave Rattigan, an instructor with the English department here at NECC says he thinks he has a “portfolio career.” In addition to teaching, he’s also a news correspondent for The...
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