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NECC students aren’t waiting around: Innovative services flourish during pandemic
On March 24 at 12 p.m. Gov. Charlie Baker asked the whole state of Massachusetts to stay at home and not go out in public unless absolutely necessary. Massachusetts residents, along with almost the entire United States, have been advised to stay at home for over a month, and wait…
Education behind the screen: Students reflect on remote learning
As quarantine continues and the world seems to be on pause, education also continues. Although students are no longer allowed to physically attend schools until the upcoming fall or possibly longer, students are still required to do online schooling, assignments are posted on websites such as Blackboard, Google Classroom, and…
Students share how COVID-19 has changed their lives
2020 has already been quite a year. Many disasters have happened along the way, and most importantly this COVID-19 pandemic. No one expected this, especially at this large of a scale. As a Northern Essex student not only has my academic life been affected greatly but my personal life as…
Parenting through a pandemic: NECC offers support group to caregivers
As any community college, Northern Essex has its fair share of students with diverse needs and various non-school commitments. Now, thanks to a new student interest group, busy moms and caregivers will have a place to unwind on campus every Thursday, (when the campus was open from 12:30-1:30 p.m.…
Students continue to adjust to remote learning
For most college students, on campus learning is the preferred method of education, but due to the ongoing pandemic, students have now been forced to abruptly transition to remote learning. “It definitely hasn’t been a smooth transition for me, this semester has been pretty tough.” stated NECC student Ryan…
Administrators host virtual town hall for students
Northern Essex Community College President Lane Glenn and Vice President of Academic Affairs Bill Heinemen outlined in an 11 a.m. public Zoom town hall on Wed the various student-aimed financial relief measures the college is either putting in motion, presently only considering or deliberately avoiding the pursuit of in light…
SGA launches virtual campaign and voting
In light of coronavirus-caused social distancing guidelines, the Northern Essex Community College Student Government Association's Elections Committee is moving forward with conducting solely virtual election campaigning, via social media, and voting, through the NECC Blackboard page; voting is planned to be open from May 4 to 11. The SGA serves…
Students struggle to adjust to remote learning
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting NECC students in many ways. The forced transition to online classes has changed the way many students are learning and for most, this change is something that's hurting them. Some students are angry due to having paid for traditional classes, but instead now being obligated…
Speechapalooza goes online
Speechapaloozaa is ON-line. Due to all this craziness this year students will be hosting this event online April 29-May 1. The event is being run by David Rattigan’s public relations class and will be held on the popular social media platforms Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. While the event is taking…
Students stay creative during COVID-19
Life for the people of Northern Essex Community College and life for all college students has taken a sudden left turn in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. With all US schools continuing the spring semester online this has affected students in a staggering amount of ways. Creativity is something…
