NECC Observer

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


Uncle Sam wants you to vote

By        October 31, 2023 To vote or not to vote, that is the question?  Why do people vote?  Why do people not vote?  Does voting really make a difference?  Why you should vote?  These are important...
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A sweet indulgence with a serious message: Respiratory Care Club sheds light on lung health

By        October 31, 2023 In a tradition that began in 2011, the Respiratory Care Club held a bake sale honoring National Respiratory Care Week at NECC’s Lawrence campus. The event not only succeeded in...
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NECC baseball: A fresh start

By        October 31, 2023 When the Knights came down to their last swing in Greeneville, Tennessee, against program Dallas Eastfield in the Junior College World Series emotions were high.  When your...
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PACE students visit UMass Lowell

By        October 31, 2023 On Friday Sept. 29, students from the PACE/TRIO programs went on a field trip and toured UMASS Lowell’s North and East campuses. Since Northern Essex Community College has a...
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NECC students and information on campus

By        October 31, 2023 Northern Essex Community College has shown to have a continued interest in engaging its students in all aspects of being an NECC Knight. This is true whether through the...
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LGBTQ+ pride on campus: An exploration into NECC’s GSA

By        October 31, 2023 Photo by Campus Life Editor Demiya Silva Pride and representation for the LGBTQ+ community has become an increasingly important issue in our country. There are many laws...
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‘A Field of Lost Hair Ties’ on display in NECC gallery

By        October 31, 2023 Tall, teetering towers of snakelike rings stand tall and sway a bit, forming the appearance of some strange forest.  Upon further inspection, however, these snakelike rings of...
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