Observer Department: Campus Life
Library construction is ongoing
By Carly Columbo, Correspondent “Improvements can be noisy … we appreciate your patience as we try to make the library better,” says the sign that stands before the entrance of Northern Essex’s Bentley Library on Haverhill Campus. Inside, just eight computers stand in the library along with four tables directly…
Student Senate News
The Student Senate meets every Wednesday from 3-5 p.m. in A112 on the Haverhill Campus and L244 on the Lawrence campus. Excerpts from the Nov. 4 meeting minutes: *Senate welcomed David Gingerella as a guest *Jaqueline Torres, Programming Chair of Lawrence was relieved of her duties due to excessive absences;…
Letter: Police Academy
With All Due Respect In the last edition of the Observer, two separate articles were written about the nuisance created by the police academy now present at the Haverhill campus. The complaints centered around the supposed intimidating drills the recruits practice on the quad, the amount of parking spots taken…
Trainees trigger debate on campus
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 quickly has moved into Student Senate meetings, the pages of the NECC Observer and even onto social media. Former student Faith…
MCCC Union
At community colleges throughout the state of Massachusetts, 1,400 professors, librarians and other full time professional staff members are currently working without a contract. “The contract expired at the end of June. We continued to meet with the state over July and August and into September with still no opening…
Legalization, Legislation and Love
The LGBT community reaches some pivotal milestones over the summer. On June 26, the United States Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage a constitutional right with a 5-to-4 vote. In his decision, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy stated, “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of…
Opportunity Works has Moved In
Opportunity works its way to Northern Essex community Northern Essex, as a community, has experienced hot weather, summer classes, and construction this past summer. The stairs for the main entrance at the Spurk Building are pearly white, classy, and ready for the upcoming semester. Adjacent to the Spurk Building is…
Andy Vargas Visits NECC
Andy Vargas, 22-year-old candidate for Haverhill City Council, came to NECC on Friday, Oct. 23, to speak to a classroom filled with faculty and students. Vargas ran against 14 other people in the election. He spoke about the changes he plans on bringing to Haverhill if he is elected to…
NECC Bake Sales
NECC students, staff and faculty continue to show support for the community. In the spirit of Halloween, student organizations held bake sales on both the Lawrence and Haverhill campuses last week to raise money for charity. The Community Outreach Group hosted their semi-annual bake sale in the Spurk lobby with…
Chris Nowinski Speaks at NECC
On Oct. 21 in the Hartleb Technology Center, Christopher Nowinski, a former Harvard football player, pro wrestler, NFLPA advisor and author, spoke to about 100 people about the severity of concussions and head injuries. Nowinski, author of the book “Head Games” and founder of the Concussion Foundation, handed out pamphlets…
