Observer Department: Features
Balancing work and school by finding jobs close by
It is no secret that college is expensive, and many students have to work while enrolled. In Haverhill, however, there are some full-time students who find it a mutually beneficial relationship to be working close to school, and at small local businesses. 20-year-old student, Nicole Sabando, works as a waitress…
Chief Hobbs reflects on community policing
Chief Hobbs from the Northern Essex Community College Public Safety Department values community engagement. “Building relations within the community to address their needs and help them improve the quality of life is a core value of policing” Chief Hobbs said as he sat across from me, calmly with a comforting…
Stuff-a-bear event is a hit
On Monday Feb. 13, the Office of Student Life at Northern Essex Community College hosted their event “Stuff-A-Bear.” This event took place in the first floor lobby in the John Spurk Building on the Haverhill campus. The event started at 10:30a.m. and went until 12:00p.m. The event was hosted by…
Students weigh in on campus events at NECC
Northern Essex Community college is known for how proactive and engaging they are with their students and community. Today I walked around campus to ask students about the extracurricular activities they take part in and are interested in. When asking students if they’ve gone to any of the after class…
Getting to know Professor William Gleed
William Gleed, 60, is a NECC professor with a master’s degree in poetry from the University of New Hampshire. He has also taught at Middlesex Community College, Hesser College and Franklin Pierce University. Gleed initially came to NECC in 2008 and has been here since. Gleed started working in composition…
A talk with some NECC alumni
Throughout the years, Northern Essex has been a place for many people, young and old, to further their education. Since it was established in 1961, Northern Essex has helped many people to succeed in and move forward in their desired field of study. Many people such as Aaron Lehner and…
Getting to know Kenoza Lake
As students and faculty make their way to the Haverhill campus each day, they’re greeted by the familiar sight of Kenoza Lake glistening in the sun as they drive past Winnikini Park off of Route 110. While it can become easy to get used to such a beautiful sight, few…
Tipping culture
Families and friends often come together to grab a bite to eat at a restaurant to be able to sit down and enjoy each other‘s company, drinks and good food, as well as good service. Many believe that tips should not be included in their overall bill when paying for…
Alumni share stories: Dynamic Duo share memories of their times at NECC in interview
Northern Essex Community College opened its doors on the new Haverhill campus in 1971 to more than 2,300 students, and has since then yielded numerous possibilities for academics as young as highschoolers taking part in duel enrollment to adults continuing their education. No matter the goal, the college has a…
NECC campus Trick-or-Treat a success
This year, Northern Essex Community College’s campus wide Trick-or-Treat was a smashing success; with routes among the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, students and their families had the opportunity to visit over 30 locations to collect candy and treats. Several offices even provided festive baked goods to trick-or-treaters. Along with the…
