Observer Department: Arts and Entertainment
Gaming: The other side of the spectrum
Although gaming is for everyone, there are often difficulties that are faced in the games themselves as well as the different perspectives that other people have. It is well known amongst the gaming community that most of the consumers are predominantly male. Yet there is an increase in the number…
Competitive gaming gains in popularity
Many people see playing video games as simply something to pass the time, however for many others it is a source of entertainment, yet for a select few it is even a career and is just as intense as football. All around the world tournaments are hosted by high paying…
Gaming is its own therapy
Gaming has become a way people can unwind after a long day's work. According to the students of NECC campus, and even people who are district managers in our everyday community, gaming is not only a way to escape reality, it also provides a sense of control and release that…
Course offers glimpse into world of graphic novels
Every few semesters at Northern Essex, a Graphic Novel class is offered to students who are looking for a class to fill a writing intensive course requirement. Over the course of the semester, students will be required to read graphic novels and complete responses in which they will bring into…
Hurricane Diane draws a crowd
NECC theater recently presented the play Hurricane Diane. If Mother Nature had not had a different agenda, the NECC theater program would’ve had their spring play outside, but instead, on a gloomy Sunday the location changed and Hurricane Diane was brought inside to the theater in the Spurk building. However,…
NECC Cabaret
NECC held its 24th Cabaret on April 5. The event featured performances by students from the music program at NECC. The event went from 7-9 p.m. and served refreshments as well. The event was put together by Professor Alisa Bucchiere who has hosted all 24 of the cabarets. The event…
Battle of the Band goes off without a hitch
Current students and alumni were excited to bring their talent to the first ever Battle of the Bands over in Northern Essex’s Tech Center on April 13. The competition was fierce with bands such as Dragonfruit, Neck Dive, Four Symbols & Out of Water displaying their talent and chemistry on…
The pandemic’s effects on entertainment media
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, the first state-wide stay-at-home order was issued. States all over America quickly followed suit in an attempt to stop and or slow down the spread of COVID-19. With so many people at home, families naturally flocked to the television to keep themselves entertained during lockdown…
Climate Action: Inspiring change
In a world where climate change has already negatively affected all living things so much, what does the future hold in store for us? The Peabody Essex Museum tackles this question in their exhibit, ‘Climate Action: Inspiring Change’, on view until June 25 in the museums Art and Nature Center.…
Fun with Art Club
Northern Essex Community College’s art club was formed in the fall semester of 2020, holding meetings over zoom. The club is planning more in person meetings. Currently art club meetings are being held every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. over zoom with the exception of holidays. The club adviser is Tiffany…
