NECC Observer

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


Student athletes can learn valuable lessons through participation

A person who is proficient in sports and other forms of exercise is considered an athlete. All over America throughout history much of our youth has been driven to participate in...
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Athletes growing up

When you are a young child and you are growing up, depending on your interests you might want to get involved with a sports team. As you see other people and friends start to...
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Making a case for a new Sports and Fitness Center : Accessibility, condition of building and fields could be improved

After high school a lot of student athletes who decide that they want to continue their career in athletics begin the process of choosing a school. When choosing a school, as I...
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The pandemic’s effects on entertainment media

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the first state-wide stay-at-home order was issued. States all over America quickly followed suit in an attempt to stop and or slow down the spread...
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Enjoy more down time with more management time

We use time management skills in our everyday life. “Work smarter not harder”, said Krista Digloria at the Weekly Knight Workshop (WKW) hosted by Orientation Team Members,...
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Climate Action: Inspiring change

In a world where climate change has already negatively affected all living things so much, what does the future hold in store for us? The Peabody Essex Museum tackles this...
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Plagiarism and how to avoid it

The NECC Library is hosting a continuing series of workshops to help students define, identify and avoid plagiarism when completing assignments. One workshop was held on April...
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