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CNN anchor jumps the shark

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On Monday the 29th of October, CNN anchor Don Lemon sparked an outrage when he made comments on air that asserted that the greatest terror threat in the country is white men. According to the Washington Post, the comment in question was “... we have to stop demonizing people and…

Anti-Semitism in 2018

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Trying to move forward from a tradgedy In light of the recent attacks on The Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh many thoughts are on the country’s mind and hearts lie heavy. Regardless of political affiliation, it should be easy for us to agree that this hate crime was a…

NECC community gathers for 5k and fun

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On Saturday, Oct.13 students, alumni and community members of the Merrimack Valley area alike gathered for Northern Essex Community College’s second annual homecoming. There were activities, pie eating contests, and the Campus Classic 5K Race, bringing out a large crowd despite the rain. Features included food from Lucky’s cafe, beer…

Midterm musings

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The midterm elections are fast approaching, and candidates, celebrities and businesses alike are taking part in a nationwide push to energize the youth to become politically involved in the ballot box. Though, in the turbulent social and political environment, perhaps more than ever, the young vote is disheartened, disgusted or…

NECC’s health services

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Does Northern Essex have adequate health services? On a Friday morning of September 2016, then 19-year-old student Haley Abernathy was stepping off of a curb on NECC’s campus when she rolled her ankle and felt immediate pain. Abernathy had fractured her foot, and near by students called campus security. Abernathy…

Best buddies coming to NECC

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There will be an information session about Best Buddies held on Tuesday October 30 from 12:30 till 1:30 in B-Building room 303 on the Haverhill Campus. Best Buddies is a non-profit organization that brings opportunities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). According to their website, they are “the…

Volunteers sought to help with book

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Professor Rich Padova is recruiting students to help with research, writing Northern Essex and UMass-Lowell history instructor Rich Padova is seeking NECC students who are interested in volunteering some of their time to assist in the research and writing of his third book, scheduled for release in 2020.  Students will…

Students react to online classes

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A new format of class is met with mixed results Many college students at some point encounter the opportunity to take an online college course. Online classes are offered at most colleges, including here at Northern Essex. A variety of online classes are offered including history, writing, math, etc. Online…

NECC partners with HC Media

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Offering video field production class Experience is everything for a college student. The partnership between NECC and HC Media, give Communication majors that and more. Offering a video field production class and a chance to create a podcast that is professionally produced by the members at HC Media; the partnership…

Performances stand out in Top Notch production

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‘Stupid F*cking Bird’ production The Top Notch Players Theater performed their fall 2018 production of  “Stupid F*cking Bird” by Aaron Posner. Under the direction of Professor Brianne Beatrice and Sarah Durning, it ran opened on Oct. 5 and closed Oct. 13. With the theater’s past productions such as “Almost Maine”,…