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Remembering Liza Ruiz

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Friend shares fond memories of student Editor’s note: Dec. 3 was the one-year anniversary of the death of 18-year-old Liza Ruiz, of Lawrence, who was a student in the Journalism/Communication program at Northern Essex Community College. Her  close friend, Jada Ryan, is a current student in the program and she…

Educational exchange

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NECC faculty, staff visit Dominican Republic From Nov. 9-14, six NECC faculty and staff members traveled to Dominican Republic, immersing themselves in the culture and gaining a further understanding of the educational system and background of students. Although the warm and welcoming island serves great for vacationing, our beloved travelers…

Organize, prioritize, accomplish

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  At the heart of being an effective student, in my experience, is three words, which are Focus, Prioritize, Accomplish. While this credo might be a bit simplistic for some more complicated situations, at very least I’ve found these rules to be a useful place to start when I find…

‘Tis the season for emotional anguish

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Stress and depression are part of the holidays for many   The summer sun has set and the autumn air has nearly just begun. Time to pack away our bathing suits, shorts and flip flops and bring out the blankets, warm sweaters and coats. With the changing of the season…

Dimitry work ongoing

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Renovations continue on Lawrence campus   Renovations to the Dimitry Building on the Lawrence campus of NECC bgean in October in 2017. Located at 45 Franklin St., all renovations are set to be done in the month of March of 2019. Renovations include new windows, new siding, improvements to the…

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…