NECC Observer

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


50 shades of black

By  and        December 15, 2015 In reviewing a recent issue of Entertainment Weekly, I noticed that the pictures all look so very perfect. Not a single blemish or fat roll or misplaced hair. Every tooth is...
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Happy Holidays

By  and        December 15, 2015 Every year at this time, social media starts to blow up with posts from people who are angry because they would rather say “Merry Christmas” than “Happy Holidays.” New this year,...
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NECC Observer Honored

By  and        December 8, 2015 The NECC Observer recently learned that it was awarded an honorable mention in the 2014 New England College Newspaper of the Year contest. The award is bestowed by the New...
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Trainees trigger debate on campus

By  and        December 8, 2015 Opinions on campus regarding the addition of the Methuen Police Academy and Essex County Sheriff’s Department vary widely. The debate began on the quad and in the hallways but...
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Observer Intro to Fall 2015 Semester

By  and        November 6, 2015 For more than 50 years, the Observer has been the forum for the very best of the journalism students here at NECC to showcase their talent and obtain real-world work experience....
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The Financial Adviser

By  and        September 9, 2015 With college comes new friends, new experiences and new responsibilities. It also comes with several new expenses that can affect a student’s quality of life and lead to long...
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ArtSpace Dedication

By  and        September 9, 2015   Over the summer, the ArtSpace located in a remote corner of the Bentley Library received a new name and some well deserved attention during a dedication ceremony on May 15.  So...
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