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Homecoming brings community in

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An eventful and fun day, NECC’s second annual Homecoming was a big hit! On Saturday October 13, 2018, Northern Essex hosted its second annual Homecoming at the Haverhill campus. The whole day was packed with a plethora of events from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ranging from the volleyball game,…

Study public speaking in Greece

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New class trip offered to NECC students The International studies office has created a new study abroad trip opportunity to Greece, for students at NECC. The trip will have a 14-day span: starting from May 24 to June 14 of 2019. The Study abroad trip will enable students the opportunity…

Connection on campus

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Neec is looking to expand its online courses Students say online classes are the future of schooling. Flexibility and a straightforward course schedule is the main draw for many NECC students. And there’s nothing better than learning in your pajamas.​ ​Many students like a mix of both on campus and…

Midterm Madness

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Students share their opinions on upcoming elections As we all know, the midterm congregational, state and local elections are quickly approaching on November 6. These elections in particular have stirred up nationwide conversations, primarily encouraging Generation Z to get out and vote. After speaking to a handful of current students…

Technical error leads to student refunds on paper checks

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Enrollment Services chose to give paper checks to emsure students got refunds promptly Technical Error results in students receiving refunds on paper checks             Due to a technical error, several student refunds were issued on paper checks this semester. Emails and Phone Calls were sent…

Internships offer real world experience

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Program gives students opportunity to gain credit and work skills After one semester off, Northern Essex is back to providing students with real world experiences through their internship program. The internships are provided for students who are majoring in journalism/communications, business, accounting and CIS(computer science). Students are able to work…

Volleyball team wins tournament

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Knights Volleyball team wins Region 21 Tournament The Northern Essex Women’s Volleyball team swept in both games against Bunker Hill Community College and MassBay Community College to claim the volleyball program’s 7th Region 21 championship for the program. After this win in the region tournament the team will advance to…

Red Sox Clinch AL

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Red Sox advance to 9th World Series, 2nd in five years The Boston Red Sox are heading back the World Series for the ninth time in team history. The Red Sox recently beat defending champs the Houston Astros 4-1 in the American League Championship Series to capture the pennant and…

Athletics Department Bruins trip

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The Department of Athletics is sponsoring a trip to a Bruins game next month. [pullquote]"So that fact that I'm able to go to some-thing I haven't done before with my friends at an affordable Price is exciting" - Brian Chavarria[/pullquote] The trip will be on November 5th when the Bruins…

Runners brave rain for Campus Classic

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By The wind and the rain were no match for the 132 enthusiastic runners who participated in the Sixth Annual Northern Essex Community College Campus Classic 5K held Saturday, Oct. 13, on the Haverhill campus. The top three runners were under 14 years of age. Jared Khalil, 13, of Newton,…