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Drew Barrymore is seen in Scream’s opening scene. The spooky season is here at last, and what better way to celebrate Halloween than by gathering friends and family for a night of horror movies? Whether you prefer jump-scares that make you scream or eerie, slow-burning thrillers, horror films create the perfect haunted vibe. I’ve put together a great collection to kick off a month-long horror movie marathon. From timeless classics to hidden gems you might…
This class explores the “Philosophy of Happiness.” Professor Meredith Gunning writes on the board during her class on Sept. 26 in C105, Spurk building. Students and professors provide an exclusive behind the scenes look into their classrooms. Classes are back in full swing at Northern Essex Community College! The parking lots are packed, student success services and centers are helping students get settled into the fall semester and classrooms are full of in-depth discussions between…
Music event featured Boomwhackers and drumming. Participants try out drummng during an event at the Tech Center on Oct. 3. This Fall the music department at Northern Essex is getting into the swing of things with their annual Boomwhackers event, one of the many school functions looking to put the ‘community’ back into Community College. In the Tech Center on Oct, 3 music department faculty Alisa Bucchiere and Abe Finch stood eagerly around a large…
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By Jessica Cabrera, Correspondent
Observer Editor-in-Chief Daniela Valdivia-Terres looks for information about Latino identities in the Hispanic Heritage Month display at the library on the Haverhill campus. Hispanic Heritage Month sparks discussions As Northern Essex Community College (NECC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, students and staff reflect on how breaking generational cycles can empower future generations. With 47% of its student body identifying as Hispanic, NECC is fostering conversations about identity, tradition, and the pressures young Latino individuals face as they navigate evolving cultural values. “Sin profecía el pueblo se desenfrena; Mas el que guarda la ley es bienaventurado,” reads Proverbs 29:18, a verse often…
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Sports
By Olivia Karvielis, Correspondent
Balancing the demands of academics and athletics can be a challenge. Student athletes take on rigorous training with academic responsibilities while still trying to keep up with their social life. Student athletes are seen as people who have lots of dedication and discipline, while they juggle the demands of both academics and athletics. Being a student athlete usually comes with early mornings containing practices and late nights containing classes. This balancing act requires time management skills and a strong commitment to both academics and their sport. A key challenge of being a student athlete is maintaining quality grades, while playing…
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Arts & Entertainment
By Quinlan Cooke, Opinion Editor
“Actions speak louder than words, and actions speak louder than an endorsement.” – Chappell Roan Chappell Roan and her politics. Do people care too much and have higher expectations for those they have parasocial relationships with? Chappell Roan is an up-and-coming pop star with a spotlight beaming on her. She has one album and millions of critics gabbing about her political views and boundaries with her identity and fans. Roan recently posted to her TikTok about endorsing a political candidate due to the fact that she had not yet spoken about one; even though she has always stood up for…
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Opinion
By Daniela Valdivia-Terres, Editor-in-Chief
I changed my degree from Business Transfer to Communication & Journalism two semesters after I started at NECC. That decision was not easy to take, especially as I started to study in my 40’s, it is expected that at this age I have things clearer and as a mom of a child, I am supposed to be working and saving money for my child’s education, not stumbling around career pathways. One way to confirm if I was in the right direction was through internships. Typically, the main reason for students to look for an internship is because it is part…
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