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YMCA child care moves off campus
The YMCA Child Care Program closed operations at NECC’s Haverhill campus this fall for a number of reasons. Several staff members recently spoke with this reporter about the transition of the child care space leaving D building (the sports and fitness center) and the content that will take up the…
Students put faith in NECC
Students and faculty put their faith in NECC. They look to NECC for a safe campus and secure data protection, but specifically, air clear from airborne particles such as viral aerosols, mold and wildfire smoke. Dez Kelly, Liberal Arts major at NECC, speaks of community care and grassroots organization. But,…
Older students find opportunities at NECC
Older adults are returning to school at NECC this fall to further their education. Most students begin their college career shortly after high school. However, many others choose to return in later stages of life. This could be for one of many reasons. It could be for better job opportunities,…
Is it cool to care? The continued quest to find community
Last edition of The Observer we got to hear what students think about campus life at Northern Essex Community College and how the broader effects of the pandemic and mass media have changed the social/emotional landscapes of their lives. This edition we will hear from Rachel Dahill and her friend…
Speechapalooza returns April 24
The Principles of Public Relations class is proud to announce Speechapalooza 2025. Speechapalooza is a Northern Essex event celebrating free speech, where student participants will have an opportunity to present speeches on whatever topics they want. The event will take place on April 24th from 12:30 PM, until 2:30 PM…
Friends and foes: Connecting on a commuter campus post-pandemic
To write stories about Campus Life at Northern Essex is like writing about what’s going on in your neighbors’ houses from the perspective of the street. You’ve got to peek into windows and behind closed doors where quiet conversations connect through cups on invisible strings. There’s an elephant on campus…
NECC’s budding cannabis courses
College offers certificates focused on jobs in the industry Since its legalization in 2016, following the decriminalization of cannabis in 2008, Massachusetts has emerged as a leader in the recreational cannabis sector, becoming the 18th state in the nation to embrace this progressive change. The legalization has not only reshaped…
Reflecting on a year of Observer writinhg
Well, the end is here. Alright, let me stop with the serious stuff. However, the end is somewhat near. As a sophomore at Northern Essex, I am set to graduate in May, meaning this will be my last story for the Observer. The only thing that I can think about…
Alexa Plus: A new era of voice assistance, but at what cost?
Amazon’s latest innovation, Alexa Plus, promises to revolutionize the way we interact with voice assistants. With enhanced voice recognition capabilities powered by generative AI, Alexa Plus is designed to provide a more personalized and efficient user experience. However, this advancement comes with significant changes to how user data is handled,…
NECC alumni named to national board
The YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) has welcomed new national board members, including NECC alumni Nayeli Almanzar Lizardo, who has been named to the Youth Advisory Council. Nationwide, only 3.8% of YMCA board members are under the age of 30. As a youth-serving organization, the Y has the opportunity to…
