All posts by Melanie Polanco, Correspondent

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Spring Style

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Students describe their sense of fashion as the warm weather approaches

Everyone is ready for summer, and as finals kick in and the semester comes to an end we are ready to receive and soak up the nice weather. Students all over campus enjoy dressing up and not having to layer up as the warm weather approaches. On campus students were asked how do they mostly describe their style. This is what they had to say. “The way I describe my sense of style I would have to say that it really depends on my mood. I would say for sure that my style is different from everybody else, because I like to stand out.” Say’s Ana Gomez, a health specialization major here at Necc. Although her everyday style depends on how she’s actually feeling she definitely considers herself different. “I like wearing different pieces of clothing and creating unique pieces, for example cutting pants and shirts. I don’t like to look like everyone else. I like to be unique, but I am always open to telling people how I styled whatever it is I’m wearing,” says Gomez.

Other students are more in between  casual and simple when describing their sense of style.   “My sense of style is mostly on the comfortable sporty side. My style describes my personality. Comforting and laid back. I like to be comfortable most of the time, but when it’s time to dress up I try my best to mix it up between casual and cute,” says Janilka Gonzalez, a student involved in our EMT program here at NECC. There were also students who didn’t really describe their style in a particular way “ I don’t really  have a style whatever I think is cute, I buy. It can either be very girly one day, and then I can look like a skater the next,” says Lisbeth Pita, a business transfer.

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I don’t like to look like everyone else. I like to be unique,

– Ana Gomez

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Whether you have a way to describe your style or you don’t it’s fun to be different and creative and to just be you. Plain, creative, casual, unique is what makes everyone different and that is the fun in fashion. There are no rules to how you want to express yourself.

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Style reflects season

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As the nice weather starts to make an appearance, we welcome spring here at Northern Essex. Students are starting to brighten up their wardrobe with lighter spring jackets, brighter colors, and happy smiles. The outfit options have expanded. Normally in the winter students tend to layer up and bundle up, with spring arriving, there are wider options and some space for creativity. The sun starts coming out, it looks brighter outside and your wardrobe is in for a spin. Students here at Northern Essex have their way of putting together their outfits. During the spring Natalya Crespo, a criminal justice major here at NECC says “ When spring starts I like to wear comfortable sneakers or flat shoes like Vans.” 

Crespo says “I love wearing spring colors like yellow and white, or light pink and peach. I’ll wear dresses with those colors, but more often I’ll just wear a casual outfit. For example a pretty blouse with just a light cardigan or windbreaker. I love adding my sunglasses as an accessory this time of year.” Janilka Gonzalez, a student involved in the EMT program here at Necc says, My favorite colors for spring are pastel colors. I love adding big long cardigans to my wardrobe, and I love wearing high rise jeans.” Gonzalez says “For accessories I love wearing flower shaped earrings.” Luisamaria Cruz a student involved in the dental assisting program says “ I like silky shirts,  I also love to add some color cuffed jeans, with rips on the knees. And for shoes I love adding some comfortable flats. 

Students here at NECC enjoy adding their own bit of spice to their wardrobe especially if the weather is beautiful. Spring is in and so are your outfits !

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PACE yourself

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Program helps students succeed

As the semester slowly makes its end, the Pace program motivates students to join their program for the upcoming semester. The pace program helps students develop skills for their future career. They also help you with steps that will allow you to transfer to a four year college.They assist students with scholarships and academic assistance. The Pace program is offered to first-generation college students. They offer workshops up on blackboard when you decide to be apart of the program. The workshops include topics such as “tips on transferring” or “Smart borrowing”. Mostly life skills that will help you in the long-run. With these workshops you also receive “Pace credit” which is credit for taking out time and going through the workshop.

Sheila Corsaro who is the Pace Academic Advisor says “We support students here on campus and we hope they realize we want them to succeed. Our goal is also to help them to learn to advocate for themselves later on.”Catherine Ramos a graduated nursing student at Northern Essex says “ I’ve had friends who have mentioned that the resources available are very beneficial to their advancement in their careers. I wish I would’ve done it.

Luisamaria Cruz a current dental student here at Northern Essex also says “I think its great that Pace program steps up to the plate to help those students who need that support system. I will definitely be considering for next semester.”The Pace program is located in both the Haverhill and Lawrence campus. For more information or to be apart of the program contact Pace director Kristen Arnold at karnold@necc.mass.edu.

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Club collecting donations

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Donations to help homeless in the Haverhill area

The Respiratory Care Club has teamed up to provide a mitten/scarf drive as well as a canned food drive. Their boxes are in place until the end of November.

All of the donations are going to the Emmaus House in Haverhill.

Emmaus House is a homeless shelter, which provide housing and services to homeless adul and families.

They work to end homelessness, and offer job training.

Tours at the Emmaus House are held every First Tuesday and second Wednesday of every month, for those who are interested. Emmausin.org says “More than 92 cents out of every dollar we receive goes directly toward our programs.”

Ivan De La Rosa a communication/Journalism major at Northern Essex says “The food and clothing drive is a step to a better unity in each other. We are better together.”

Jorge Polanco a psychology major here at Northern essex says “This is a great project, to see people helping out in the community, especially for a great cause, it gives me pure joy to see this college help out.”

Janiliz Gonzalez a current human services major at Northern Essex says ¨It is so heartwarming to hear about a food and clothing drive here at our college. I love the fact that people want to help out, and if I have the chance I will too.¨

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Donate blood and save a life

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The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive here at Northern Essex on  Wednesday, Nov.7.

The purpose of the blood drive is to help people of all ages, people who have had organ transplants, heart surgery, burn victims, and even people who suffer from cancer. Many other people benefit from this blood drive, people who battle with sickle cell disease or other chronic diseases. The blood drive is not only open to students but also to the public. In order to be eligible to participate as a blood donor you must be in good health, 16 years of age, you must weigh at least 110 lbs, and you have not donated blood in the last 56 days.

Coordinator of civic engagement  Janel D’Agata-Lynch encourages  everyone to be a part of the blood drive. She says “When people are in critical conditions, the only way to get blood is from other people”

¨We want as many people to donate.¨ Not everyone can donate blood because of some health limitations, but it is encouraged for students to help out even if its at the check in table.

¨We want to help in some shape or form.¨ Says D’ Agata-Lynch says.

A former nurse alumni Catherine Ramos says ¨I was never qualified to be a blood donor, but I highly encourage my friends to do it. It is vital to help those people in need, and a donation can save a life.”

Ramos wants student to realize that a simple act can help a person who is struggling with their health.

Luisamaria Cruz, currently enrolled in the dental assisting program here at NECC says, “I personally like it and was always interested in doing it, but I never did , because I was always curious about the requirements.”

Cruz admits that she would be willing to help out knowing that she could possibly save a life.

For more information and to find other blood drives near you visit  www.redcrossblood.org  or call 1-800-Red Crosss

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Internships offer real world experience

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Program gives students opportunity to gain credit and work skills

After one semester off, Northern Essex is back to providing students with real world experiences through their internship program.

The internships are provided for students who are majoring in journalism/communications, business, accounting and CIS(computer science).

Students are able to work for a company who has partnered with Northern Essex Community College and gain real life experience.

Students work as interns for 14 hours a week but can go up to a maximum of 40 hours if their schedules allow. Students are required to have a minimum of 168 hours complete by the end of the semester.

[pullquote]Our main focus for an internship is to allow the student an experience in the field they are pursuing at NECC …. This is a three credit course, so not only are you getting experience but you are also receiving credit for your work

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Noreen Fantasia the coordinator of the internship program says “Our main focus for an internship is to allow the student an experience in the field they are pursuing at NECC.

Although we would like to have every internship paid, our main focus in on the actual experience.”

Fantasia also says “this is a three credit course, so not only are you getting experience but you are also receiving credit for your work.”

A two hour class that meets every other week is also part of the internship program.

This two hour class helps students with professional development, such as, resume revisions, creating a LinkedIn profile, and mock interviews.

Mock interviews consist of interns interviewing with staff from various companies for 15 minutes each and then receiving valuable feedback.

Ralph Anthony Rentas a current liberal arts student at Northern Essex has heard about this opportunity and hopes to one day be a part of it.

He says “This is a great opportunity for students to gain and build the experience they need.”

Lisbeth Pita a business transfer here at Northern Essex says “I haven’t done the internship here at Northern Essex College but I do recommend it to anyone who is looking for experience in their field and get a little taste of what is out there for them. This will help you identify the field you truly want to be in.”

The internship program will start in Jan. 2018 and will go on to the end of the semester. It will also be offered in the fall semester.

If you are interested in more information regarding the program, please contact Noreen Fantasia at nfantasia@necc.mass.edu or search for Internships on the NECC website.

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Free PB&J on campus

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NECC seeks to help hungry students stay fed

Northern Essex Community College has teamed up to provide food for students on campus. Pop up peanut butter and jelly stations for the community of Northern Essex. When students get to school there is no supplemental food that’s available at no cost, and students many times can’t pay for these meals sold on campus. The goal is for students to have access to food on campus for free. Karen Hruska who is part of the community counseling group at Northern Essex unites with others from that program to come up with different initiatives that will help the community. They

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One of the free sandwhich stations to be found around Northern Essex Photo by Melanie Polanco

came up with this wonderful idea of PBJ stations. Hruska says “The idea is for students to have something to eat at no cost, and so that they don’t starve while on campus.” These stations are found at different sites around the school. STEM centers will have them and even the Valley Works site has one already up. Hruska contacted Fantini Bread, and the company Teddy peanut butter. These companies have agreed to donate some supplies. “We even have nut free spread, and gluten free bread for those who need it.” Hruska says. Students all over campus both Lawrence and Haverhill will have access to these stations “Makes me feel like they care. It’s very thoughtful.” Said Janilka Gonzalez an EMT student at Northern Essex. Gonzalez stated that not many people think of college students and their pockets.

Janiliz Gonzalez, a human service major here at northern essex says,  she had no idea about the project. “They understand the struggle. I starve all the time.”  Said Gonzalez in  a humorous manner. After hearing about it she believes students will benefit greatly from free peanut butter jelly sandwiches. They are even providing baggies so students can take some to go. Northern Essex has made it known that they want to take care of their students.