NECC Observer

The student news website of Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill and Lawrence, Mass.


NECC athletics hall of fame inductees announced

On Jan 25 Northern Essex announced the representatives for the 2024 hall of fame class. The inductees include Larry Fowle, Colby Maiola and Sercan Fenerci. The three former...
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Thinking globally: Courses connect with students abroad

NECC students are connected with international peers virtually to team up on projects together. There are around seven courses with a special component, the International Virtual...
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Exploring emotional support animals

NECC students and faculty believe having a balance between academics and mental health is important and having an emotional support animal on campus will help them thrive in...
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The idea of NECC: How current, former students and parents of students see the college

Situated in Haverhill and Lawrence, Massachusetts, Northern Essex Community College may be considered one of the top community colleges within Massachusetts when it comes to...
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Internships offer real-life experiences

Northern Essex Community College offers students the opportunity to do college internships on campus or off-site.  The plus about students doing internships in general is that...
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Navigating the semester’s final stretch: Student perspectives on stress and coping

As the academic year reaches its end, college students across campus find themselves grappling with the stress and challenges that come hand in hand with the end of the semester....
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Holiday cheer or end of semester fear?

The month of Dec. is known as the month of holiday cheer and festivities but this may not be the case for some college students. It is crunch time at Northern Essex Community...
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Finals week: A test of resilience for students

As Northern Essex Community College students enter the final stretch of the semester, the campus is abuzz with a mix of anticipation and determination.  Finals week, a perennial...
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