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Anniversary mosaic project

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Are you an NECC student, alum, faculty or staff? Do you have photos of you and your friends and classmates around campus? A snap shot by the beautiful murial in the Dimitry Building or a gorgeous pic of the fall foliage on the Haverhill campus? Photos can be shared on…

Spam attacks on NECC

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NECC IT Services reminds students to be “extra diligent” when reviewing emails. In a recent email they shared that there has been an increase in phishing attacks on the college. Everyone is asked to ignore unexpected emails or those requesting sensitive information. If in doubt reach out to phishing@necc.mass.edu.  

Social media sensation

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Knight’s basketball player’s hair style has become a viral sensation. Even ESPN’s SportsCenter has shared shots of the player and his do with their 26.37 million Instagram followers, dubbing Matthew D’Amato the “Mullet Mamba” in the process.

Knights Basketball win their home opener

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On Wednesday November 3, 2021 the NECC Knights men’s basketball team had their home opener against UMaine- Augusta. The players were practicing their shot before the game. I was there a hour early before tip off and both teams were already practicing. Even though this was their first game of the…

Faculty to debate nuclear weapons treaty

Professor Stephen Slaner will debate Professor Andrew Morse on the new treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 12:30 p.m. The professors will examine the topic of whether the United States should ratify the treaty. The debate will be moderated by SDS Vice President Andrew Venditti. The debate will…

Women’s Volleyball semifinals and finals

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The NECC Women’s Volleyball team were looking to become Region 21 champion for the first time since 2018.   In the semifinals they hosted number 4 seed Holyoke Community College on Oct. 23.   The Knights won the semifinals by shutting out the number 4 seed in three sets. Set one 25-18,…

COVID vaccine mandate

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As yet another semester begins, COVID continues to ravage our world. At the start of the fall semester, many colleges and universities around the nation including Massachusetts have made the vaccine mandatory in order to return to class. However, NECC has taken a slightly different route. The college announced that…

How is COVID-19 affecting your college experience?

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Covid-19 has plagued the world. And it may even feel as if you're the only one experiencing troubles, whether it's in the classroom, on campus, or in your everyday lives. One thing for certain is we are all struggling through these troubling times. In an interview with a select few…

Local food banks are in desperate need of your help

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The amount of people unable to provide proper nutrition for themselves and their families had almost doubled at the start of the COVID pandemic. While that number is slowly decreasing, help is greatly needed at food banks all around the Haverhill area. With the increased number of food-insecure families, food…

Online learning has lasting appeal for some students

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Coronavirus and its harrowing pandemic have caused a resurgence and appreciation in virtual learning. As universities and other educational institutions begin reopening, more students are choosing to stay online. At Northern Essex Community College, with a student body of 5,233, approximately one-fifth of the population is enrolled in online courses.…