Observer Department: Features

NECC fights food insecurity

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Multiple initiatives hope to help students Northern Essex Community College has taken initiatives this spring semester in hopes of reducing “food insecurity” among their students. Along with the “monthly mobile farmers market” which allows students to get free and fresh produce, they also offer  “pop-up” stations throughout campus that will…

Feathered friends

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NECC students visit Center for Wildlife in Maine On Friday January 25 Professor Sarah Courchesne took seven students to the Center for Wildlife in Cape Neddick in York, Maine, on Jan. 25.  Monica Keo, 27, Biology major was among the students that attended the trip for the first time.  Keo says the drive…

Freshmen take on finals

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Students speak about their first finals week This year, Northern Essex has made an effort to engage its students and find helpful and accessible ways for them to study. Advertisements for the “Late Knight Study Session” were posted all over campus as well as advertised by professors and emailed to…

Padova’s presidential project

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Professor elaborates on his upcoming book Northern Essex’ very own, Professor Richard Padova is publishing his thrd book in 13 years, and has recruited a handful of NECC students to help him write it. Padova says ,“My book will be about men and women who have unsuccessfully sought the presidency…

Padova’s presidential project

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Professor elaborates on his upcoming book Northern Essex’ very own, Professor Richard Padova is publishing his thrd book in 13 years, and has recruited a handful of NECC students to help him write it. Padova says ,“My book will be about men and women who have unsuccessfully sought the presidency…

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…

Juggling a job and class

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Job Fair to be held for NECC students and alumni For many college students across the country, a top priority is having a job. Very few students actually have the luxury of just focusing on school, or a job and a majority have to balance both. I was fortunate enough…

Parking change pays off

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This upcoming school year is all about change, and this one will have a big impact. Many students may not know that the school has officially changed the parking policy. This means students will have the freedom to park at any lot available for free. After brief interviews with new…