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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…
Redefining relationships during COVID: How the pandemic has changed the way we socialize
People are naturally social creatures, so it should come as no surprise that a pandemic which is best fought with isolation, would take a toll on our relationships. Jocelyn Avila, 20, of North Andover, has noticed a change in her relationships during the pandemic. Avila, who studies journalism and communications and works at a Digital Federal Credit Union as a customer service representative, says it has been…
Students prep for another online semester
The new emphasis towards online learning in the wake of what we hope will be the final stretch of the pandemic, is different for a large majority of students. Northern Essex recently informed their students that they would continue to proceed with classes almost entirely online throughout the spring semester…
Students reflect on first semester of online courses
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, students have been required to experience college life through virtual events and online curriculum. Participating in online courses instead of in-person classes has greatly influenced the academic involvement of many — both positively and negatively. After speaking with several NECC students, most have…
Celebrating the holidays during the pandemic
The holidays, as festive and jolly as they might seem, can be a stressful time. Adding in a global pandemic that has killed a significant amount of people that has required families and friends to cancel annual traditions, can add to the stress and feelings of depression. There are people…
