NECC Observer

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


How NECC students feel about artist Lil Nas X’s new and most controversial project release, “Montero”

On March 29, 2021, famous musician Lil Nas X released a scandalous new song entitled “Montero”, accompanied by a graphic music video and limited-edition pair of “Satan...
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Students reflect on the influence of advertising in the entertainment industry

Advertising is a billion-dollar industry marketed globally to millions and is often the reason why people want the newest, trendiest, or most expensive luxuries and experiences...
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NECC alumn, Gyani Wasp, discusses creative inspirations and pursuit of a career in filmmaking

Gyani Pradhan Wong Ah Sui (a.k.a. Gyani Wasp), 18, is an international student and NECC film major alumni who is currently majoring in screen studies at Clark University in...
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Students find ways to be entertained and creatively inspired in 2021

As we emerge from the year of 2020 — a year of which could be generally described as a global catastrophe and a stressful period for most — the remaining effects have still left...
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How NECC students plan to spend the holidays this winter break

As Christmas, New Years, and winter break swiftly approach, one semester  at NECC is coming to an end. Because the coronavirus pandemic caused significant disarray for most...
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Students reflect on first semester of online courses

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, students have been required to experience college life through virtual events and online curriculum. Participating in online...
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How NECC students are feeling about the 2020 election results

Millions nationwide have anxiously awaited and anticipated the final deliberations of the 2020 presidential election between current President Donald Trump and Former Vice...
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