NECC Observer

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


Consider a federal work study job this spring semester

What is Federal Work Study? Federal Work Study (FWS) is a way for students to earn money to pay for school through part-time NECC-approved jobs. Many of these positions are...
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Letter to the editor: Cease-fire now!

Dear NECC Observer, Time tripping. Perhaps some of you will recognize the expression from “Slaughterhouse-Five” by Kurth Vonnegut.  I’ve been time tripping ever since Hamas’...
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The danger of Project 2025

In a potential second term, the twice impeached, 4 times indicted, sexual abusing fraud of a former President Donald Trump and his associates reportedly plan to use the federal...
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MAGA hypocrisy on full display

In recent months, James Comer, a Kentucky Republican representative and Chairman of the Oversite Committee, has been vocal in his accusations of corruption against President Joe...
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Uncle Sam wants you to vote

To vote or not to vote, that is the question?  Why do people vote?  Why do people not vote?  Does voting really make a difference?  Why you should vote?  These are important...
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Why college extracurricular activities matter: How to include your activities on your resume

What are extracurricular activities and why include them? Extracurricular activities are programs outside of your academics, like clubs, athletics, and honor societies. Your...
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25 reasons to not vote for Donald Trump

The 2024 election will be here before you know it. Unfortunately, Donald Trump will most likely be the republican nominee for president.  There are so many reasons not to vote...
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Unraveling Israel vs. Palestine

 On October 7th, 2023, Hamas militants unleashed one of its deadliest attacks in Israel in years. As of October 21, about 1400 Israelians have been killed from the attacks from...
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