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Student Government Association leaders want to be voice of students
Empowering fellow students, building character, and understanding what’s happening on campus: that's what the Student Government Association is and why its leaders choose to be involved. The Student Government exists to “represent the student body - we’re their voice,” said SGA President and Laboratory Science major, Lam Tien. The SGA…
Speechapalooza to return
NECC’s annual fundraising event, Speechapalooza, will be returning as an online event this spring with new adviser Kimberly Lyng at the helm and hosted by students enrolled in the Principles of Public Relations course, introducing speaking talents of various members of the college community while collecting donations for a charitable…
NECC Police Academy aims to promote culture of quality
Joshua Stokel is dedicated to supporting solid training for student officers in his first year as Director of NECC’s Police Academy, aiming to equip local officers with all the skills they need to properly serve their communities. Joining the college this past November, Stokel entered a position with several challenges…
Students connect through art club
On the cold night of February 10, students turned on their computers and met through the familiar Zoom to have the Art Club meeting. The club is still fairly new, it’s beginning dates back to November of the past fall semester. A portion of the meeting consisted of what one…
Students find ways to be entertained and creatively inspired in 2021
As we emerge from the year of 2020 — a year of which could be generally described as a global catastrophe and a stressful period for most — the remaining effects have still left many people feeling unhappy in their daily lives, as well as isolated from friends and family…
COVID-19 consolation: Vaccine is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel
On Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for emergency use in the United States. For many, this is a long-awaited relief and for others a cause for further concern. Jocelyn Avila, 20, of North Andover, says she would like to get the vaccine after seeing how it works for others. Mirrorajah Metcalfe, 19,…
PPE everywhere: The pandemic has led to increased littering
At this point, people all over, young and old, are familiar with personal protective equipment, of PPE, like masks and gloves. Mirrorajah Metcalfe, 19, of Haverhill wears PPE when she goes to work at Market Basket and disposes of it in a trash can when done. Jocelyn Avila, 20, of North Andover uses gloves and reusable masks as…
Students, staff members plan for pandemic holidays
No matter what your typical traditions may entail, this holiday season is most definitely going to look a little different this year. With the aim to keep family members and loved ones safe, many people are avoiding huge family parties or going out at all. “This year’s going to be…
Top Notch Players present Love Letters virtually
The NECC Top Notch Players and the Liberal Arts Divisiom have refashioned theater as you know it with a virtual fall semester production of Love Letters. Love Letters, a play originally created by playwright A.R. Gurney, is a charming slow-burning love story that allows you to experience the development of…
Students react to COVID-19 vaccine news
On the 13th of December, the Covid vaccine was being packaged and prepared to be distributed all across the country. The vaccine made history, becoming the fastest ever created. Other vaccines have taken years and years to be developed. The first dose was given to Sandra Lindsay, a nurse who…
