NECC Observer

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


COVID-19’s effects on the college experience

By        October 26, 2020 Covid-19 has undoubtedly changed every aspect of modern life, and education is no exception. Due to the current global pandemic, schools and administrators have been forced to...
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Welcoming the reopening of the MFA

By        October 26, 2020 The Museum of Fine Arts has always been a place for people of all ages to gather and dive into their vast collections of paintings, photographs, fashion pieces, short films and...
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COVID trumps sports

By        October 26, 2020 Throughout the last six months, our daily plans have taken a heavy turn around in one way or another, and it’s clear that we’ve had to make adjustments that we’re not quite...
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COVID and its effects on jobs

By        October 26, 2020 During the pandemic, Covid-19 has not only affected in person activities for school, but has also had its effect on jobs as well. Many businesses have had their share  of...
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Students and faculty reflect on a remote semester

By        October 26, 2020 Going all the way back to March, students nationwide have had to master the art of online classes. Fast forward to present day this is still the case and it doesn’t seem to be...
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s death imparts a sense of loss and apprehension in many people.

By        October 26, 2020 On Sept.18, 2020 the nation suffered the loss of long time Justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away due to complications from pancreatic cancer. Even...
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Local businesses continue to struggle with uncertainty

By        October 26, 2020 Local businesses continue to struggle as Massachusetts proceeds with the state’s reopening guidelines. Since non-essential businesses were forced to temporarily close in March,...
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