NECC Observer

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


Young adults continue to experience mental health difficulties as COVID persists

By  and        May 12, 2022 There is currently an epidemic of young adults suffering from mental health problems. These issues may have been prompted by a number of things on account of COVID-19 such as...
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The Perspectives of NECC professor and philosopher, Dermot Luddy

By  and        May 6, 2022 In South Ireland, in the big city of Cork, Dermot Luddy grew up quite adventurously. He felt a sense of belonging in his historic, neighborly community. To Luddy, a prodigious...
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A look into the mind: The Story of Elizabeth Casanave

By  and        April 20, 2022 “I’m driven to be constantly improving myself – growing into a better person, a more caring, contributing, productive member of society.” says UMass Lowell’s Graduate Programs...
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Psychology Program Coordinator Krista Titone shares her story

By  and        April 1, 2022 Fearless Krista Titone grew up in the suburbs of Hampstead, NH, an only child, raised by both her grandparents and father. As a child she felt safe, supported and loved by her...
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Portrait of a professor: The philosophies of Meredith Gunning

By  and        March 11, 2022 Meredith Gunning, Professor of Philosophy at Northern Essex Community College, opens up about where she came from and gives insight on her motivations and philosophies both in...
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NECC Community Prepares for the 2022 Spring Semester

By  and        December 23, 2021 Wrapping up the fall semester, NECC staff and students open up about the challenges they’ve faced this past semester and what they are looking forward to this spring.  What seems...
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NECC community prepares for vaccine mandate

By  and        October 12, 2021 The presidents of the 15 Massachusetts Community Colleges recently announced there will be a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate going into effect this upcoming January. The mandate...
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