The lawn in front of the Spurk building on the Haverhill campus. Springtime is here. It’s time to open the windows, let in the fresh air, and hear those sounds of spring: chirping birds, chittering squirrels…and buzzing leaf blowers?!? While March goes out like a lamb, landscapers are roaring up their equipment, blasting our neighborhoods with the unbearable whining of 90 mile-per-hour air. Let no soil microbe remain! And did you notice that birds are…
When I first stepped into the world of Life is Strange, it was 2013 in Arcadia Bay, Oregon. It embraced 2012–2014 Tumblr aesthetics, Polaroid cameras and pop culture references. The nostalgia and the idea that every choice matters and can be undone hooked me immediately. For many Millennials and Gen Z fans, that style of interactive storytelling shaped a generation. After more than a decade, Life is Strange is closing its chapter and opening a…
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. Maddam Zapple Here at the Observer, we were recently fortunate enough to chat with a local drag queen, Madam Zapple. Madam Zapple can be found on Instagram at @madamzapple. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: How and when did you start off as a drag queen? Madam Zapple: I was working as a nurse through COVID and I was looking for something to relieve stress…
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 facility and campus life with new science labs, offices, windows, full sized elevator, and a brand new training center, according to NECC President Lane Glenn. Glenn recently took the time to speak with the Observer about the project. One…
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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, we have fun, and just try and win ball games,” Aylward said. David Castillo warms up before an at bat versus Bunker Hill. NECC’s success this year has…
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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 back to the 1800s when it was commonly found in news articles, but it became a popular mainstream form of entertainment in the 2010s. With today’s platforms like TikTok, YouTube and streaming services revisiting cold and recent cases, viewers have been fascinated…
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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 following tips. Verify the job posting on the company website. It’s important to research a company before applying for a job to ensure it aligns with your morals. From a security perspective, reviewing the company’s website, social…
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