NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


Howard Dean talks at NECC

Howard Dean, former six-term governor of Vermont and 2004 Democratic primary presidential candidate, spoke to NECC students Wednesday, Sept. 24. “This is a new program, a...
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Meningococcal Disease notification

The Mass. Department of Public health has released information on a bacteria that is spreading throughout the area. Vaccines are recommended for anyone under 21 entering college....
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Editorial: The NECC Observer is free-press and student run

Newspapers have more than one function. They serve to inform, create engagement, provide a voice for a community, sometimes entertain, and function as watchdogs against...
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NECC Knights softball preparing for Spring 2015

The NECC Knights softball team is preparing for the second year in the program’s history, and their work has already begun this semester.  The Knights will be playing a...
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Fall 2014 Basketball Preview

The NECC Knights men’s basketball team begins their season in a few weeks, and excitement is building around the program this year. Although the Knights lost several...
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Come to the Sport and Fitness Center

There are plenty of activities at the Sport and Fitness Center on Haverhill for students to participate in and to help get their blood flowing while dealing with classes and...
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President’s Running Club

The President’s Running Club held its first meeting on Monday, Sept. 22 at noon in the Sport and Fitness Center. The club is run by  NECC President Lane Glenn and Coach...
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