NECC Observer

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


Album Review: “Heaven Knows” by Pink Pantheress

UK singer-songwriter PinkPantheress’ studio debut “Heaven Knows” opens with the sound of electric cathedral organs on the first track “Another life,” featuring Nigerian artist...
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“Scott Pilgrim Takes Off” is a remake that soars above the norm

In this age of endless remakes and reboots dominating our screens, there is one television show that has instantly become a reigning testament on not only how to create dynamic...
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Disney’s “Wish” another failure at the box office

Disney’s newest animated feature “Wish” failed to place first at the box office over Thanksgiving weekend, making it one of the worst openings for a Disney movie in recent...
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Pete Davidson and Friends: Does the former SNL star still have it?

30-year-old comedian Pete Davidson recently stopped at the Wilbur Theatre in Boston during his ongoing “Pete Davidson and Friends Tour”. The show, which lasted approximately 120...
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Holiday spirit: “A Christmas Carol” returns to NECC

“A Christmas Carol,” the classic season story is back in NECC Theater on Dec 8, 9 and 10. “Every year (it) puts me in the Christmas mood. The carols and theme. So, I love it....
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Q & A with The Screening Room owners, Becca and Ben Fundis

Courtesy of The Screening Room Recently, the NECC Observer was fortunate enough to chat with the owners of The Screening Room, an independent movie theater in downtown...
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Course exploring philosophy and film to be offered in spring

Photo by Arts and Entertainment Editor Caroline Magner With registration for the Spring 2024 semester underway, students are in the process of selecting classes that appeal to...
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‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ breaks records despite negative reviews

The new “Five Nights at Freddy’s” movie is a box office hit, breaking records for horror movies. As of No. 9,  “Five Nights at Freddy’s” has grossed a worldwide total of $224.8...
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