Observer Department: Features
Observer Intro to Fall 2015 Semester
For more than 50 years, the Observer has been the forum for the very best of the journalism students here at NECC to showcase their talent and obtain real-world work experience. Unlike that “real world,” the Observer begins each year with a large percentage of new staff members who need…
Legalization, Legislation and Love
The LGBT community reaches some pivotal milestones over the summer. On June 26, the United States Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage a constitutional right with a 5-to-4 vote. In his decision, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy stated, “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of…
Students Hold Summer Music Festival
Young musicians show off their new skills The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival…
Bentley ArtSpace Gets a New Name
A ceremony was held to dedicate this space Over the summer, the ArtSpace located in a remote corner of the Bentley Library received a new name and some well deserved attention during a dedication ceremony on May 15. So did Linda Hummel-Shea, for whom the space was renamed. Hummel-Shea…
Amesbury Street Property Donated
Louise Haffner Fournier’s family make donation The Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center on Amesbury Street on the Lawrence Campus has gone from a rented building to a building that is now owned by NECC through a donation from the EMLO Realty Trust, which is under the direction of Joanne…
Opportunity Works has Moved In
Opportunity works its way to Northern Essex community Northern Essex, as a community, has experienced hot weather, summer classes, and construction this past summer. The stairs for the main entrance at the Spurk Building are pearly white, classy, and ready for the upcoming semester. Adjacent to the Spurk Building is…
Tarah MacGregor, a face of NECC
Tarah MacGregor. an honors student with a definite voice 23-year-old Tarah MacGregor has been a student at Northern Essex for five years. Her ready smile has made her popular among the students and faculty, and you can often hear her laughing in the hallways as she goes about…
Please Don’t Feed the Geese
Geese are creating a nuisance for the groundskeepers Traffic comes to a stop on Kenoza Street more and more often these days to let the geese cross the road. “There’s a good amount of geese. I think there’s two main groups,” says Steve Shepard, who works for the NECC…
Veteran’s Day Celebrations at NECC
NECC will be celebrating Veteran and Military Appreciation Week from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12. On Monday, there will be a panel of veterans answering questions about transitioning from military life to student life in TC103 and L244 at noon. This event is closed to faculty, staff and veterans. “Darkness…
Andy Vargas Visits NECC
Andy Vargas, 22-year-old candidate for Haverhill City Council, came to NECC on Friday, Oct. 23, to speak to a classroom filled with faculty and students. Vargas ran against 14 other people in the election. He spoke about the changes he plans on bringing to Haverhill if he is elected to…
