NECC Observer

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


Three men’s basketball players and head coach receive national honors

By        March 20, 2023   On March 6th it was announced by the NJCAA men’s region 21 committee three Knights, Luis Reynoso and Jeremiah Melendez both of Lawarence and Mehmet Asik of Ankara, Turkey...
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Men’s Basketball secure first program Region 21 East/District title, win 91-76.

By        March 17, 2023 On championship Sunday, March 6th Men’s basketball defeated Roxbury community college 91-76 to claim their first region 21 East/District championship title. In addition, the...
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Knights mens’s basketball advance to Region 21/East District finals with a 93-53 victory over MassBay.

By        March 17, 2023 On Saturday March 5th The Knights beat MassBay community college 93-53 at Holyoke community college in the Bartley center. The win marks their second consecutive Region 21...
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NECC hit by cyberattack

By        March 10, 2023 Students, faculty and staff are trying to get back on track after Northern Essex Community College was hit by an apparent cyberattack, which led to canceled classes and outages...
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A second half surge fuels a 98-63 win, NECC men’s basketball advances to semi-finals

By        March 10, 2023 A second half surge fuels a 98-63 win, advance to semi-finals  In the quarterfinals of the region 21 East district playoff tournament The Knights took down Rhode Island Community...
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NECC student skiing trip offered

By        March 9, 2023 Interested in hitting the slopes? The NECC athletics and recreation are organizing a skiing trip to Gunstock Mountain in Gilford, NH. Interested students must apply by March 3 at...
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NECC Men’s basketball ends regular season on a high note

By        March 9, 2023 In the regular season finale, The Knights earned a win over RICC (Rhode Island community college) 84-73 on Feb 18 at the fitness center. They will finish the season with a...
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