Arts & Entertainment
Course offers glimpse into world of graphic novels
Every few semesters at Northern Essex, a Graphic Novel class is offered to students who are looking for a class to fill a writing intensive course requirement. Over the course of the semester, students will be required to read graphic novels and complete responses in which they will bring into class after reading the specific … Continue reading Course offers glimpse int... Read More
Hurricane Diane draws a crowd
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NECC theater recently presented the play Hurricane Diane. If Mother Nature had not had a different agenda, the NECC theater program would’ve had their spring play outside, but instead, on a gloomy Sunday the location changed and Hurricane Diane was brought inside to the theater in the Spurk building. However, that did not discourage the … Continue reading Hurricane Diane... Read More
NECC Cabaret
NECC held its 24th Cabaret on April 5. The event featured performances by students from the music program at NECC. The event went from 7-9 p.m. and served refreshments as well. The event was put together by Professor Alisa Bucchiere who has hosted all 24 of the cabarets. The event featured performances of students singing, … Continue reading NECC Cabaret → Read More
Battle of the Band goes off without a hitch
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The bands, judges and organizers of the Battle of the Bands.
Current students and alumni were excited to bring their talent to the first ever Battle of the Bands over in Northern Essex’s Tech Center on April 13. The competition was fierce with bands such as Dragonfruit, Neck Dive, Four Symbols & Out of Water displaying their talent and chemistry on stage. The judges deliberated for … Continue reading Battle of the Band goes of... Read More
The pandemic’s effects on entertainment media
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the first state-wide stay-at-home order was issued. States all over America quickly followed suit in an attempt to stop and or slow down the spread of COVID-19. With so many people at home, families naturally flocked to the television to keep themselves entertained during lockdown and to keep up with … Continue reading The pandemic’s ef... Read More
Climate Action: Inspiring change
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Xingfeiyan Liu’s painting “Clean.”
In a world where climate change has already negatively affected all living things so much, what does the future hold in store for us? The Peabody Essex Museum tackles this question in their exhibit, ‘Climate Action: Inspiring Change’, on view until June 25 in the museums Art and Nature Center. The answer that visitors will … Continue reading Climate Action: Inspiring cha... Read More
Fun with Art Club
Northern Essex Community College’s art club was formed in the fall semester of 2020, holding meetings over zoom. The club is planning more in person meetings. Currently art club meetings are being held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. over zoom with the exception of holidays. The club adviser is Tiffany Esmerio, the Coordinator of Orientation … Continue reading Fun with Art... Read More
Gaming and how it connects
Gaming is a common hobby in which many people enjoy to have as a pastime. However gaming can be done wherever you are and whoever you are with. Gaming has opened up a world where we are all connected and can create bonds that normally would not be able to work in modern times. In … Continue reading Gaming and how it connects → Read More
Students embrace African dance
On March 2nd, 2023 professional dancers Mcebisi and Amy from the Izizwe Dance Studio held an African dance workshop from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Student lobby. Students learned multiple dances taught by Mcebisi for some fun and exercise, while also getting a closer look at what is important in African culture. Izizwe … Continue reading Students embrace African dance &r... Read More
‘Proof’ was astounding performance
Photo courtesy of Theater Professor Brianne Beatrice
The opening night of the play “Proof” on the Haverhill campus had a full crowd on Nov. 10
I had the absolute pleasure of attending the opening performance of the play Proof at Northern Essex Community College on Nov. 10. Proof, a play by David Auburn, was directed by NECC alumni Matthew Lundergan. It featured Olivia Barberian as Catherine, Elian Gonzalez as Hal, Samantha Wheatley as Claire and George Tournas as Robert. Having … Continue reading ‘Proof&#... Read More