Observer Department: Lawrence

News stories about the Lawrence Campus


Alleged indecent exposure on Lawrence campus

On Oct. 15 at 10:06 a.m., an email was sent out to the NECC community by Lane Glenn stating that there was an incident of indecent exposure at NECC's Riverwalk on Lawrence campus. The incident is said to have occurred last Saturday. The incident is said to have involved two…


Dynamic signage comes to NECC

A student senate idea from 2012 comes into play at NECC as electronic information screens pop up all over the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses.  In 2012 the senate thought students needed a better way of getting information through technology. They decided to start raising funds for their annual class gift…


Hispanic Heritage at NECC

By Eduardo Souza Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month, when people recognize the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the U.S. and celebrate Hispanic culture and heritage.  There’s a considerable and diverse Hispanic population making their own contributions to the NECC student body.   This fall,…


The Border of Lights Vigil

There was a calm and respectful silence around a row of candles resting on a ledge of the Robert Frost Fountain on the night of Oct. 3 just Lawrence City Hall. Students and teachers involved with Bread Loaf Teacher Network stood together at the Border of Lights candlelight vigil. All over…


Scooptopia opens in Lawrence

 As you walk in through Entrance K at NECC’s campus at Riverwalk, just down the hall is the newly opened Scooptopia. Greeted by bright colors and an outdoorsy theme, Scooptopia offers a variety of ice creams, gelato, and sorbetto all homemade! Owners’ Karen Small and her husband Frank opened Scooptopia…


Student senate seats now open

Student senate is currently looking for more members. There are five available seats in the senate. Nomination petitions for eligibility must be turned in by Sept. 19. Contact Dina Brown at dbrown@necc.mass.edu for more information. Student Senate meetings are held every weds. from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in room…


A moment of silence

A moment of silence will be held on Sept. 11 beginning on 8:46 a.m. in remembrance of those who lost their lives 13 years ago.