NECC Observer

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


Fighting period poverty

Many individuals and adolescents have to go through the experience of menstruation monthly. This occurence not only comes along with cramps, pains, bloating, and mood swings, but...
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SMART meals available for free on campus

The NECC food programs are partnering with Food For Free, a wonderful organization dedicated to reducing food waste and supporting local meal programs, to bring students free...
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Fun with Art Club

Northern Essex Community College’s art club was formed in the fall semester of 2020, holding meetings over zoom. The club is planning more in person meetings. Currently art club...
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Gaming and how it connects

Gaming is a common hobby in which many people enjoy to have as a pastime. However gaming can be done wherever you are and whoever you are with. Gaming has opened up a world where...
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Stuff-a-bear event is a hit

On Monday Feb. 13, the Office of Student Life at Northern Essex Community College hosted their event “Stuff-A-Bear.” This event took place in the first floor lobby in the John...
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Students weigh in on campus events at NECC

Northern Essex Community college is known for how proactive and engaging they are with their students and community. Today I walked around campus to ask students about the...
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Students embrace African dance

On March 2nd, 2023 professional dancers Mcebisi and Amy from the Izizwe Dance Studio held an African dance workshop from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Student lobby. Students learned...
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