Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Chappell Roan: A queer musician to watch
In a culture of ever-evolving music and trends, 26 year old Chappell Roan has recently been able to put her stamp on the music industry as of recent. Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, or Chappell Roan, is an up and coming pop artist that has made quite the splash within the last…
Music with Alicia
Music can really change lives, and for some they work to change people’s life with it everyday. Alicia Malana, a 2021 graduate of Northern Essex from Newburyport took her degree in music at the college and started her own music school for students of all ages called Music With Alicia,…
Kung Fu Panda 4: Another Hollywood remake
Kung Fu Panda 4, the fourth installment to the hit children’s movie series, hit theatres on March 8th to mostly positive reviews from critics but some negative reviews from past fans and audiences. The film, which includes Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, James Hong, Bryan Cranston, and Ian McShane reprising their…
What’s your cinematic gem?
Over the past few weeks I’ve decided to give myself a goal of watching at least 200 movies for the year, as I have a deep love for film and have been trying to catch up with all of these movies I haven’t seen yet. Now my love for film…
Ariana Grande’s ‘eternal sunshine’: How public scandal can affect musical output
Ariana Grande is a popular name that has consistently been on the public’s lips for years now, and the last few months absolutely have not been an exception to this. 2023 was a year full of controversy and rumors for Grande, with her having been filming for the movie adaptation…
The Academy Awards 2024: A night filled with exciting moments
The 96th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 10, celebrated the best of the film industry after a stellar year for movies. As it did all throughout last year since it’s release, Oppenheimer dominated the Oscars, taking home 7 Oscars wins. These wins were…
The People’s Choice Awards: Memorable moments with viral video from Billie Eilish
The People’s Choice Awards were held in Santa Monica, California on February 18th, with many stars including Margot Robbie, Luke Combs, Lenny Kravitz and Taylor Swift taking home big awards. The 2024 awards, hosted by Simu Liu, aired live on NBC, Peacock and E! with the number of categories expanding…
Music Thrives at NECC
For a few years now, the Northern Essex Haverhill Campus has been graced with the sound of music. The hills are alive… well, Haver-hill! Upon entering the Spurk building’s front doors, students and faculty are greeted with the vibrant colors of this beautiful piano and if they’re lucky enough,…
Hurricane Diane play revival takes NECC by storm
In a dazzling display of talent and creativity, the Northern Essex Community College theater scene was electrified by the remarkable production of “Hurricane Diane.” The Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) selected the production as a finalist for the Region 1 Festival, taking place from Jan. 30 to Feb.…
Usher’s Super Bowl performance exceeds expectations
Thousands of football fans attend the Super Bowl every year as they cheer on their favorite team in hopes for their team to win the championship but what about the fans who stay home? Not thousands but millions of fans back home gather around their tv, tablet, iPad, or iPhone…
