NECC Observer

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


News daze: The impact of local news on individuals 

By        May 10, 2021 In a time where the country is being plagued by crucial problems – from the ongoing fight for racial equality to the ups and downs of the COVID-19 pandemic – many people are...
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Students reflect on end of semester

By        May 4, 2021 As the semester comes to a close and many students are preparing for their final exams or projects, many are feeling overwhelmed with everything they are having to manage, but at...
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The new normal: How remote learning is impacting students’ well-being

By        April 15, 2021 A year into the coronavirus pandemic many individuals are still facing significant struggles.  The pandemic has had a huge impact on the way college students learn, forcing them...
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Profile: Jillian Knox of Northern Essex Community College

By        April 2, 2021 Helping others has always been a cause that Northern Essex Community College Disability Services Specialist, Jillian Knox, has deeply valued from a young age, as well as...
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Learning remotely: The impacts of social media on NECC students at home

By        March 12, 2021 In a time where students and professionals are adjusting to a new environment by working remotely from home, there are many sources of entertainment in the environment meant for...
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