Arts & Entertainment
Tarot Talk Part 2: Navigating the burnout, midterms and the road to finishing the semester
The start of the semester, heralded by the bright, cheerful optimism of cards like The Magician and The Star, often feels like a distant memory once midterms hit. At Northern Essex Community College, the initial excitement has likely given way to the heavy reality of deadlines, late-night study sessions, and the classic college challenge: burnout. … Continue reading Taro... Read More
Local artist makes music debut
Local artist and NECC student Andrew Baker recently released his first album.
Northern Essex Community College freshman and Amesbury native Andrew Baker has spent months working on his first full length project, a melodic rap and R&B album titled AB8. With the unofficial release date set for Oct. 17, Baker said he’s ready to try and make his mark in the music world. “I’ve been dreaming of … Continue reading Local artist makes music debut &rarr... Read More
Time to de-stress: Cozy viewing might be the ultimate self-care
As fall stress is around the corner with school deadlines and part-time jobs, many college students are pressing play on their favorite shows. Rewatching shows or movies seems to be the new go-to strategy in de-stressing. The trend known as “cozy viewing” has become popular amongst young adults, finding relaxation in the comfort of their … Continue reading Time to de-st... Read More
An eccentric and funny NECC production
Photo by Mike Dean
The cast of “All in the Timing” performs “Words, Words, Words,” from left to right: Naima Eve, Devin Michaud and Mirrorajah Metcalfe.
The NECC theatre program had their first performance of the semester, “All in the Timing” by David Ives. The play was performed from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5 at The Chester H. Hawrylciw Theatre on the third floor of the Spurk Building on the Haverhill campus. On Friday evening, the president’s performance, producer and co-director … Continue reading An eccentric and funny NECC... Read More
Tarot Talk: Demystifying the cards
Tarot talk: What the cards have to say about your semester at NECC Faced with academic pressure and life-defining choices at Northern Essex Community College (NECC) this semester, some students are finding unique insight in the tarot deck—a set of 78 illustrated cards. Long seen as a tool for fortune-telling, tarot is now being embraced … Continue reading Tarot Talk: Dem... Read More
Inside NECC Theater
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The curtain rises, and lights dim and the magic begins at Northern Essex Community College. I had the privilege of sitting down with the marvelous Theater Professor Brianne Beatrice. Not only is she a Professor here at NECC, but her students rave about her, Kiersten Lowe, a student of Beatrice’s said Brianne’s courses have given … Continue reading Inside NECC Theater &r... Read More
First North Koreans set to debut in K-Pop
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Hak Seong (BE BOYS)
Defectors will get chance to share their artistry Korean pop music, or K-Pop, has taken the world by storm in the last half decade or so, with South Korean artists, called “idols”, dominating global charts as of late. In 2012, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” became the first K-Pop song to reach the t op spot on … Continue reading First North Koreans set to debut in K-Pop → Read More
NECC Theater excels in acting competition
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Mirrorajah Metcalfe, Ana Barrera and Theater Professor Brianne Beatrice.
Q&A with Professor Brianne Beatrice Recently, the NECC Observer had a chance to chat with Theater Program Coordinator Brianne Beatrice. We talked a lot about the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival, as well as NECC Theater as a whole. Follow the program on Instagram @necctheater and check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: How … Continue reading NECC T... Read More
Battle of the Bands returns
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“NECC Music’s Battle of the Bands never disappoints,” said Dean of Liberal Arts Amy Callahan. On April 10, at the TC building in Haverhill cam- pus the Battle of the Bands was held, a music competition that gathers NECC community and the love of music. Dean Callahan was one of the judges, along with Music … Continue reading Battle of the Bands returns → Read More
The consequences of compromising on quality
I still remember when I was a child and I could not stop watching Adam Sandle’s movies over and over again, it made me happy and moved me. Nowadays I think that they are not the best movies that can exist, but I still remember them fondly. And this is where my point begins, what … Continue reading The consequences of compromising on quality → Read More