NECC Observer

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


Happiest Season: A thoughtful comedy about family and holidays

Going home to see your family for the holidays is stressful. Of course, you love them and you’re happy to see them, but let’s be honest here. It’s stressful! It’s even more...
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Noelle: A different type of Christmas movie

I’m the first to admit that I’m a bit of a grinch when it comes to Christmas movies. I feel like they all follow the same formula and if you’ve seen one, you’ve seen a thousand....
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Review

Fans of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild have been anxiously waiting for a sequel ever since it was released in 2017. While it looks like we still have at least a couple...
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Power Rangers actor David Yost: In his own words

David Yost is best known for his role as Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger, on the hit television show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as well as the major motion picture, Mighty...
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Educators discuss the challenges of online learning

Since March of this year, students have had to adjust to online learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But teachers and professors have had to adjust as well. While many...
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Local businesses continue to struggle with uncertainty

Local businesses continue to struggle as Massachusetts proceeds with the state’s reopening guidelines. Since non-essential businesses were forced to temporarily close in March,...
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