NECC Observer

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


NECC Nursing Program

By  and        February 25, 2015 The Lawrence campus at NECC has rapidly transformed in the last year for the nursing program, along with the Lawrence campus in general. From renovations around campus, to better...
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Is Blackboard Useful?

By        February 25, 2015 By Lucy Kigathi “Welcome to the Blackboard site. Please take some time to become familiar with this site,” said Patricia Portanova. This is a typical announcement...
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Meet Travis Barrett

By  and        February 25, 2015 For many high school graduates, living away from home for college is a fresh start, or a free pass from parents. Many college freshman meet new friends, join different clubs,...
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NECC Students Talk Fashion

By        February 25, 2015 By Gabriela Hernandez With March approaching, NECC students decide to share their fashion knowledge on the most anticipated trends for spring and summer 2015. While we are still...
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Brian Williams Suspension

By        February 25, 2015 By Duane Sherman Here at NECC, Journalism students are stressed two facts from the second they land in that classroom seat. “Accuracy! Accuracy! Accuracy!” is one. The other is...
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Cold Temperatures Can Damage Skin

By        February 25, 2015 By Rachael Sarcione The student parking lot at NECC’s Haverhill campus may not seem very far from the Spurk building or Bentley Library, but in bitter cold temperatures,...
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NECC GSA To Hold Trans Suicide Awareness Bake Sale

By        February 25, 2015 By Joseph Meli The NECC Gay/Straight Alliance will be holding a bake sale on Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Spurk building lobby. Proceeds from the event will...
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