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Students struggle to adjust to remote learning

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The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting NECC students in many ways. The forced transition to online classes has changed the way many students are learning and for most, this change is something that's hurting them.  Some students are angry due to having paid for traditional classes, but instead now being obligated…

Speechapalooza goes online

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Speechapaloozaa is ON-line. Due to all this craziness this year students will be hosting this event online April 29-May 1. The event is being run by David Rattigan’s public relations class and will be held on the popular social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. While the event is taking…

Students stay creative during COVID-19

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Life for the people of Northern Essex Community College and life for all college students has taken a sudden left turn in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With all US schools continuing the spring semester online this has affected students in a staggering amount of ways. Creativity is something…

Innovative hub

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New space opens on Haverhill campus The student hub buzzed with excitement as students and faculty made their way into the space. The bright windows overhead cast down light as people found food and activities spread throughout the hub. An open house took place on the second floor of the…

Observer Editor-in-Chief bids adieu

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The first article I ever wrote was published in the Observer on October 18, 2017. The shortest of my portfolio, it nonetheless banished any doubt in my mind about my path and what I was setting out to accomplish.  I want to write, and I want to publish my work.…

Do female students feel safe on campus?

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Women share their perspectives Women’s public safety has been a huge topic of concern around the United States, and college campuses have been a main concern. Safety of students should be the first priority of Northern Essex, second is education, but is that the case? About 50% of public schools…

Fresh flavors

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Bocaditos debuts on Lawrence campus   Bocaditos LLC brings fresh Latin flavor to NECC’s Lawrence campus. On the corner of 420 Common St. in Lawrence, the Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) is in partnership with NECC to help develop new restaurant talent in the city. Angie Jimenez, owner and chef of…

Meme mania as politics grapples with social media

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The rise of social media may prove to have one of the largest impacts on politics of our age. Though rallies and advertisements continue to be staples of campaigning, and are not likely to become outmoded any time soon, the Internet has become a priceless means of engagement with both…

Joe Biden: Post Me Too

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Are we overlooking the big picture? For the 2020 presidential election there are currently 18 Democratic candidates running.  At the forefront of this crowded election pool many people look to former Vice President Joe Biden as one of the leaders. That being said however, while many hopeful Democrats look to…

Snowbound

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Heavy snow causes power outages and closes schools NECC was eerily quiet as students filtered in for evening classes on Monday.  Where, usually, one entire complement of students would be traded for another, the cancelling of day classes due to  inclement weather meant that the Haverhill campus was uncharacteristically still. …