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COVID-19 and online learning leaves lasting mental health impacts
Massachusetts schools were ordered to be suspended from in-person learning by March 16, 2020, by Gov. Charles Baker. Now in 2022, after a year and a half of online learning students have finally returned to in-person school. But how has the last year and a half affected the mental health of students?…
A year in review: Haverhill woman reflects on her first year as a business owner
As the date marking the opening of her business quickly approaches in just a few weeks, Haverhill local Ellen Farmer reflects on her first year as a small business owner. Farmer, who’s a member of Haverhill High School’s class of 2014, opened Monarch Nutrition on Winter Street in March of…
Student Life Coordinator keeps students connected with NECC
Student Life Coordinator, Stephanie Haskell, has a lot on her plate at NECC, but she is an integral part of the Northern Essex community. Haskell is from Concord New Hampshire and has been working at Northern Essex for over three years now since September of 2018. There are many important…
High school students say they would welcome life skills classes
It’s that time of year again when soon-to-be high school graduates eagerly send in their college applications and wait patiently for their dream schools to send back an acceptance letter. In times like these, parents lay solemn as they realize their kids will be off to school in just a…
Russia and Ukraine: What’s going to happen?
The possibility of Russia invading Ukraine is becoming more of a reality each day, but what would that mean for us? At the moment, it’s uncertain. Many people are joking about World War III or being drafted, yet many don’t know what’s truly happening. To understand why Russia has intentions…
Knights Basketball eight straight win for the first time since 2006-07 season
NECC Knights defeated Roxbury Community College 81 to 54 to win their eight straight game for the first time since 2006-07 season. NECC Knights faced Roxbury Community College at home on Thursday Feb. 3 it was originally scheduled for a 6 p.m. tip off for a conference division game at…
Knights Basketball first five game winning streak since 2012-13 season
On Sunday, Jan. 23, the NECC Knights tried to do something last achieved by the 2012-2013 team – win five straight games. The Knights also was looking to pick up there first win against Bunker Hill Community College since Jan. 25, 2018. The Knights defeated Bunker Hill 70 to 56…
The COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Form Is Now Available
You can upload your COVID-19 card or immunization certificate through myNECC at COVID-19 Vaccination Reporting Form. To apply for a reasonable accommodation, complete and submit the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form and email it along with supporting documentation to studentvax@necc.mass.edu. For more information, visit COVID-19 Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions or email…
First teaser for ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is Released
For about a week, the only way to view the new teaser for the upcoming Marvel Studios movie, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, was to see "Spider-Man: No Way Home" in a theater. However, today, the two-minute-long teaser is finally on the Marvel YouTube channel! Check it out…
Knights snap a four game losing streak
On Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. NECC Knights faced Massasoit Community College for a conference game at the Sports and Fitness Center at Haverhill Campus. The Knights defeated Massasoit 66-54 to snap their four game losing streak. It was the second give away of the season. All fans in attended received a Matt D’Amato "Mullet…