Next stop: Housing
Photo by Editior-in-Chief Lidia Ramirez
Merrimack College Crest apartment building in North Andover.
Tomorrow is here and NECC’s new housing contract with Merrimack College is signed and ready! After the college has investigated into housing, the last minute preparations and action finally took place in late August . Read More
Baseball ‘bringing the energy’ this season
Photo by Sports Editor John Mulcahy
Coach Jeffrey Mejia speaks with the team after a win against Bunker Hill.
Northern Essex baseball, currently ranked seventh in region 21, is playing well down the stretch of the spring season. With a current record of 22-7 overall, the team has won its last five games in a row. “This team gels really well,” said sophomore first baseman Jack Aylward on the team’s chemistry. “We have a lot of good guys, and everyone has a good time together. We come in... Read More
Connecting the community through salsa
Photo by Arts and Etnterinaman Editor Omayda Massa Torres
Salsa instructor Mary De Jesus leads participants in a step by step dance lesson at the Dimitry building on the NECC Lawrence campus on Sept. 25.
The rhythm of salsa filled the air at the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence campus on Friday, Sept. 25, where beginners and advanced dancers alike came together to learn new steps, share cultural traditions, and dance the night away. Read More
Constitution Day celebrates founding principles
Photo by Melissa Ferris
Benjamin Swanney reads the Constitution during the Constitution Day event on Sept. 17.
On September 17, 2006, Northern Essex Community College celebrated the 239th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Read More
Christmas is almost here: Same holiday, two different traditions
Christmas is almost here, and I am super excited about it. For my family, from Thanksgiving to New Years is a time where we all get together and eat food that each family cooked. The reason I wanted to write this article is because although it is a holiday, there are many different ways you can celebrate it. For this article, I will only be covering two ways to celebrate. The f... Read More
Pokemon TCG Pocket: A new way for people to collect and share cards
Pokemon pocket logo
In my first article, I mentioned the app called Pokémon TCG Pocket, which is a good way to collect without needing to worry about storing cards, not having to worry about scalpers, and not having to spend money just to get them. It’s a great way to try collecting cards without needing to go anywhere. Which is something I really like. It’s also easier to master set in the app ... Read More
Some student obstacles and solutions
Could housing become an easier route for students who live far away from one of the campuses? As only some community colleges have housing, it is a consideration that could impact students in a good way especially if they don’t have transportation either. Though costs can be one of the challenges to think about, perhaps financial aid could help students benefit from community college housing?
Students certainly can run into obstacles throughout their school year. Sometimes these obstacles can be like a stumbling block from a school staff member who is supposed to have every student’s best interest at heart, otherwise they may be working in the wrong kind of institution. It is a true statement that not every teacher is for every student. This would also apply to ... Read More