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Movie Review: Zootopia

By neccobserver

★★★★ (out of four stars) I can’t remember the last time an animated film made me uncomfortable in the way “Zootopia” did during a handful of scenes. That might be because it’s been a really long time, but honestly, I’m more inclined to believe it’s because no animated film has made me feel this way … Continue reading Movie Review: Zootopia → Read More

Let Armando Belliard-Harmon entertain you

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Armando Belliard-Harmon, 3rd semester theatre major at NECC, got involved with theatre at a very young age, bonding with his grandmother watching golden age movie adaptations of musicals. “Singing in the Rain,” “White Christmas,” and works by Ben Crosby is what sparked the fire for him to become a multi-dimensional singer, actor and dancer. Inspired … Continue reading Le... Read More

Dance club is shaking things up

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NECC’s dance club is shaking things up during their rehearsal for the spring recital in the Sport and Fitness Center. Every Monday, a handful of students from all different majors and skill levels gather to learn funky new dance moves, or sometimes keep it classical with the integration of classical ballet influences. Michelle Dean, a … Continue reading Dance club is sha... Read More

Movie Review: Eddie The Eagle

By neccobserver

★★★ (out of four stars) Sports movies are kind of a weird phenomenon, aren’t they? With a few notable exceptions, most of them follow one thoroughly predictable sort of formula or another — in the case of “Eddie the Eagle,” it’s the “misfit underdog is trained by washed-up former star” story. And yet, in spite of … Continue reading Movie Review: Eddie The Eagle → Read More

Holiday 2015 Movie Reviews: Hunger Games, The Night Before & More

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The holiday movie season is here, and that means a flood of great (and not-so-great) film entertainment for your viewing pleasure. I’ve done my best to sort the tripe from the treasure, hand-picking one film each from four different genres — action/adventure, animation, comedy and drama — to check out on your days off. “The … Continue reading Holiday 2015 Movie Reviews: ... Read More

Viewers connect to Brian Alves “Alternate States of Being”

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By Courtney Hanson Correspondent At 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 1, Rhode Island artist Brian Alves presented his show, titled “Alternate States of Being.” The art exhibit reception was held in the Linda Hummel-Shea ArtSpace Gallery in the Harold Bentley Library on the Haverhill campus. For students who missed the reception, or are interested in … Continue reading Viewers ... Read More

Fair held to showcase student artwork

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By Alyssa Torres Correspondent Students in the Sculpture I elective course displayed their art in the Spurk lobby Thursday, Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Students were there to engage with others and describe the art they created this semester. Student J. Saul Joubert said he enjoyed the class because it gave him the … Continue reading Fair held to showcase student artwork... Read More

NECC Jazz/Rock Ensemble performs

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Five music students make up the NECC Jazz/Rock Ensemble. Directed by music professor Mike Lecuyer, the Ensemble performed a concert on Thursday, Dec. 10 in the auditorium of the Hartleb Technology Center. “This is the best group I’ve ever worked with,” said Lecuyer to the two dozen or so audience members. “I’ve never seen a … Continue reading NECC Jazz/Rock Ensemble perf... Read More

Students’ podcasts are on the air

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Communication students at NECC are making leaps and bounds in spreading information, bringing attention to contemporary issues in mass media and discussing controversial topics through HC Media’s podcasts. Thomas Matatall, Communication major, is a discussion leader in his podcast “Breaking the Norm.” “Our podcast is with my co-host Courtney Spera. We talk about uncomfortable t... Read More

Holiday 2015 Movie Reviews: Hunger Games, The Night Before & More

By Observer Staff

The holiday movie season is here, and that means a flood of great (and not-so-great) film entertainment for your viewing pleasure. I’ve done my best to sort the tripe from the treasure, hand-picking one film each from four different genres — action/adventure, animation, comedy and drama — to check out on your days off. “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2” Read More