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Young adults continue to experience mental health difficulties as COVID persists

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There is currently an epidemic of young adults suffering from mental health problems. These issues may have been prompted by a number of things on account of COVID-19 such as loss of jobs or financial troubles, worries about the safety of ourselves and loved ones and compromised social lives.  From…

Why students continue to take online classes

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COVID-19 has altered the ways that individuals approach education. One of these things that have changed is the prominence of online classes. Even now, when in-person courses are up and running, many people still opt to take their classes virtually. One of these students is Avery Hochheiser, an early college…

Raquel Quezada: Journey of Latina who changed the world

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On Wednesday Feb. 2 I had a chance to interview Raquel Quezada from Haverhill she is currently studying psychology in Northern Essex Community College. She is an author,and used to be a journalist in Dominican Republic. Raquel Quezada has a radio program on Saturday Changing the World with Person with…

Are summer classes a good option?

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During the summer, NECC offers three different summer class sessions that allow students to take extra classes, some on their own time, and lighten their load in the normal school year. However, some students value their summer as time to get away from all classes. The regular semesters at NECC…

A look into the mind: The Story of Elizabeth Casanave

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“I’m driven to be constantly improving myself – growing into a better person, a more caring, contributing, productive member of society.” says UMass Lowell’s Graduate Programs Advisor and psychology and philosophy professor here at NECC, Elizabeth Casanave, who has long been fascinated with the mind and life’s large ideas. Casanave…

PACE helps students succeed

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Pathway to Academic and Career Excellence also known as PACE is a Student Support Services program funded by a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The PACE program began at NECC in 1980 and it is still expanding. While attending NECC students can be eligible through four ways.…

NECC turns to mask optional

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Northern Essex President Lane Glenn announced on March 9, that the Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges will be transitioning into mask optional environments. As of March 21, both Northern Essex campuses became mask optional. According to the statement on the Northern Essex Coronavirus updates and information page, the COVID Response…

Psychology Program Coordinator Krista Titone shares her story

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Fearless Krista Titone grew up in the suburbs of Hampstead, NH, an only child, raised by both her grandparents and father. As a child she felt safe, supported and loved by her friends and neighbors. Titone says “I had the most amazing childhood and am so very very grateful to…

Reading is the new yoga

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Covid-19 gave way to new hobbies, such as reading. According to the New Yorker, reading can put people in a pleasure-like state of mind, similar to meditation. I interviewed 2 current and one previous student from NECC asking how they utilize reading to better help their mental health. Maddie Reid,…

How NECC students deal with stress during midterms

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No matter what major or class students are taking, here at NECC, it’s that time of the semester again where students are prepping and studying for midterms. While most students would agree that a time like this can be stressful, overbearing, and exhausting, many students have come up with their…