Observer Department: News
Exploring artificial intelligence in the classroom
At NECC there are professors that are starting to integrate artifical intelligence into the classrooms for the new semesters that are coming up. It is seen that they are trying to implement it in a way that is helpful instead of “cheating” your way out of college. It’s a way…
Brightspace to replace Blackboard
Northern Essex Community College has started moving some courses from Blackboard to Brightspace, and many students are already noticing the change. While most classes still use Blackboard, a growing number are testing Brightspace this semester, which has left some students working with both systems at the same time. Freshman business…
Spring semester anticipation blooms
NECC students’ anticipation for the spring semester is blooming. Grappling with upcoming final projects and tests, students at NECC plug away at the remaining course load, register for new classes, and ready their plans for winter break. Even the most studious students worry about their final exams. Joe Miller, a…
Students share Thanksgiving traditions
As Thanksgiving approached, many students at NECC were eagerly making plans for their Thanksgiving break. Some were looking forward to spending quality time with family and friends, enjoying traditional meals, and participating in holiday festivities. Others planned their time to catch up on schoolwork or relax and recharge before the…
A taste of culture
Northern Essex Community College recently welcomed staff and students to gather for a memorable event of acknowledging and sharing different international foods and music from different cultures. International Flag & Food Fest, was held on the second floor of El Hefni Building in Lawrence Campus on November 18 from noon…
Student Affairs Committee to seek student rep
The Student Affairs Committee is planning to announce the opening of the student representative seat on the committee. The current representative is getting ready to move on from Northern Essex Community College and has been helping to draft the job that will be presented to the student population. Nominations need…
Transfer Fair helps students think about next step
With the fall semester moving along, students at Northern Essex Community College had a chance to think about their next step at the annual College Transfer Fair on Nov. 4. The event took place in the El-Hefni Building on the Lawrence campus and brought many students into the lobby throughout…
Honoring veterans at NECC
On Nov. 6, a special event took place on the Haverhill campus at NECC to honor those who have served in themilitary ahead of Veterans Day. Commencement started at eight-thirty with Dean of Students Jason Arey, who made a speech about our soldiers and veterans who are active and non-active…
Give thanks, give back: Thanksgiving food drive
Join the Northern Essex Community College community in spreading holiday cheer! Our Student Government Association (SGA) is teaming up with faculty and staff to collect and assemble Thanksgiving Bags filled with essential, shelf-stable goodies for students in need. Food collection boxes will be available at Haverhill Commons (C201) and at…
Impacts from government shutdown grow
As of late October, the U.S government has been shut down for over 23 days. Reason being that the Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on certain bills. The main sticking point in the budget negotiations is about the ACA, Affordable Care Act. This is so the people can have affordable…
