NECC Observer

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


A pandemic sort of poem?

By  and        May 13, 2020 How do I keep myself grounded when the world keeps spinning out of control ? As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, I begin to lose my balance. It was finally...
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The best A24 films to watch

By  and        May 13, 2020 A24 is an independent entertainment company that produces films. Over the years their selection of films has expanded and reached different platforms. These may be some of the...
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Speechapalooza goes online, collects donations for student relief fund

By , , and        May 13, 2020 Northern Essex Community College students hosted an online public speaking event, called Speechapalooza, on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube from Wednesday-Friday, April 29-May 1....
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Creative ways to wellness

By  and        May 13, 2020 What a time to be alive. With our go-to places, like restaurants, malls and bars closed or reserved for take-out, and social distancing keeping us at least six feet away from our...
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Children face homeschool blues

By  and        May 13, 2020 In these troubling times, education for the young has taken a new form to accommodate the circumstances, though not all of it is welcome. Some students find themselves using new...
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Practicing media literacy: An especially important skill during a pandemic

By  and        May 13, 2020 With the increased usage of technology and the internet alike, it is important media consumers are practicing media literacy in their daily lives. Media literacy is a crucial...
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Five more things to do during a pandemic: Fighting boredom one task at a time

By  and        May 13, 2020 We are weeks into Massachusetts’ shut down and there’s no telling how long this pandemic will actually last. To keep in theme with my last story, I offer you a list of five more...
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