Building for tomorrow
Photo by Editor-in-Chief Lidia Ramirez
B and E building undergoing renovations on the Haverhill campus.
B and E building undergoing renovations on the Haverhill campus. B and E undergoing construction. One goal on the Northern Essex Community College project list is the renovation for the B and E building on the Haverhill campus. “B building," also the General Services Center and “E building," also the Science Building will bring staff, students, and other occupants a better faci... 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
The price of true crime entertainment
Ted Bundy, the Menendez brothers, JonBenét Ramsey, and the Murdaugh Family Murders are among the widely covered trial cases that have been transformed into entertainment through the rise of true crime. While the genre has been facing increased scrutiny over the issues of exploitation and sensationalism, audiences continue to consume the content at high levels. True crime dates ... Read More
Don’t get scammed in your job search
Searching for a job is stressful enough, but today there’s an added challenge: identifying real opportunities from convincing scams. On sites like Indeed, fake postings can blend in with legitimate ones, making it hard to know who’s actually hiring. Before you hit “apply,” take a moment and verify it’s real. So, what can you do? Take control of your search and consider the foll... 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