Observer Department: Campus Life
NECC Students Talk Fashion
By Gabriela Hernandez With March approaching, NECC students decide to share their fashion knowledge on the most anticipated trends for spring and summer 2015. While we are still experiencing a harsh winter, Yaniery Martinez, 20, has her mind on showcasing her spring and summer fashion. “I’m so ready for this…
Cold Temperatures Can Damage Skin
By Rachael Sarcione The student parking lot at NECC's Haverhill campus may not seem very far from the Spurk building or Bentley Library, but in bitter cold temperatures, the time it takes to walk from the car to the classroom is long enough to cause significant damage to your skin.…
NECCS New Forensic Science Course
By Kyle Benson There’s a new course in town. The Forensic Science course, aimed at Criminal Justice majors, started this past fall semester. Criminal Justice coordinator Paul Cavan and Professor Mike Cross collaborated to create the class. They figured since Criminal Justice majors need to complete two lab science courses,…
NECC Students and Transfering
By Erica Croteau NECC provides a full advising staff who are in constant contact with many of the four year colleges and universities within Massachusetts and in surrounding states. These staff members assist in the basic legwork that gives students knowledge about the transferring process. Sarah Parsons, current liberal arts…
NECC PACE Transfer Advisor Highlights Program’s Purpose
By Erica Croteau Because NECC houses more than 70 associate’s degree programs and certificates, students are able to transfer out of the community college with a degree in hand. While the transferring process includes several steps and fine details, the PACE transfer program assists students from start to finish. Funded…