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Spurk C building bucket burden
For about a month, the ceiling inside Spurk building on the third floor has been nonstop leaking water. Buckets have been placed all over the hallways to collect the water. Staff and students are forced to walk around the buckets making it hard to navigate the hall, especially for students…
Why you need an elevator pitch (or two…)
Hi! I’m Katie, and I’m the Coordinator for Career Services at NECC. I spend most of my days helping students explore career paths, navigate career changes, and build the career skills they need to succeed after graduation. One tool I’ve seen make a surprising difference is an elevator pitch. Whether…
The president of the United States believes people with learning disabilities should not be president
The President of the United States believes people with learning disabilities should not be president. “Honestly, I am all for people with learning disabilities, but not for my president. I don’t think a president should have a learning disability.” said Donald Trump in a recent comment made to reporters. This…
A whirlwind of unwanted life changes
The 2026 Spring Commencement will mark 10 years since I graduated from NECC and stood upon the stage to present the 2016 Student Senate Gift to the school as the Student Senate President. Ten years is a long time, and a lot can happen in a person’s life. My life…
Venezuela wins World Baseball Classic in upset victory
In the final game of the World Baseball Classic, Venezuela won their first world championship in what was an upset victory over the heavily favored United States. With star pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Ranger Suarez on the roster, and position players like Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, Wilyer Abreu, Luis…
Math and programming are enjoyable
Why math and programming is really enjoyable for some people? My story on how I really enjoy math and programming now. In the past month or so, I’ve been really enjoying math and python programming. Honestly, its been kind of addicting. Its basically all I think about. I’m taking Precalculus…
Celebrating Women’s History month
Women’s history month is a time of celebration. Brianna Burgos a Northern Essex Community College student describes it as a way “to put a spotlight on the women that have been overlooked on their struggles, their accomplishments.” According to the National Women’s History Museum the month started out as a…
Why is Pokemon not as popular now?
Why is Pokémon not as popular anymore? Everyone knows Pokémon, some of them are cute, and some look really cool. But why is it not so popular anymore like when it used to be? Don’t get me wrong, it is still popular, but I feel like its not as popular…
AI in the film industry raises concerns
As artificial intelligence becomes more common in Hollywood, some NECC students are raising concerns about synthetic performers like Tilly Norwood and their impact on opportunities for human actors. Tilly Norwood is an AI-generated actress created by Eline Van der Velden, a Dutch comedian, writer, actress, producer and CEO of Particle…
Drag in our community
Drag has become a controversial topic. With lawmakers seeking to criminalize certain aspects of drag, what do those that interact with drag really think about the art form? Boston based Drag performer Just JP says, “drag is my superhero costume. In drag I am presenting in a way where I…
