Observer Department: News
Students weigh in on presidential transition
2020 has been a year full of unusual and important events, and the presidential election has been one of the many major events. Joe Biden was victorious, but Donald Trump insists that the election was rigged and that he was the true winner, and tried filing for election fraud. Trump…
Students reflect on first semester of online courses
Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, students have been required to experience college life through virtual events and online curriculum. Participating in online courses instead of in-person classes has greatly influenced the academic involvement of many — both positively and negatively. After speaking with several NECC students, most have…
Students react to rising COVID numbers statewide
On 16th and 29th of November three members in total of the NECC community were found to test positive for coronavirus. The cases in Massachusetts overall continue to rise, with 4,747 new cases reported by the Massachusetts Health Department this past Sunday. Students are concerned over the cases on campus.…
Celebrating the holidays during the pandemic
The holidays, as festive and jolly as they might seem, can be a stressful time. Adding in a global pandemic that has killed a significant amount of people that has required families and friends to cancel annual traditions, can add to the stress and feelings of depression. There are people…
Courageous Conversations: Giving thanks
Courageous Conversations are one of NECC’s student life traditions and remains true to its name. These conversations are designed to bring students together, so they have a chance to engage in truthful, and sometimes difficult dialogues. They are held semi-often and are led by NECC Coordinator of Student Activities, Stephanie…
Haverhill small business owners adapt to challenges of 2020
Owning a small business has always been a lot to handle, and as with most things in the year of 2020, it’s now even more difficult. The NECC Observer had a chance to speak with the owners of three prominent small businesses in the Haverhill: The Comic Book Palace, Wicked…
MAICEI program sets up students with disabilities for success
There are many ways for students to access the Northern Essex Community College, whether its as a full-time student, a part-time student, or an Early College Student but there is one program that never gets mentioned and that is the MAICEI program. The Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (MAICEI) program…
NECC Career Center helps students connect with job opportunities
At a time where job hunting is difficult and many students are trying to explore ways to pay off their tuition, students are in a search for the best job opportunities possible. Before the Fall semester, many students at NECC had part time jobs to pay off personal luxury, debts,…
Respiratory care professor, residents react to new COVID rules
As Massachusetts COVID-19 cases rise, Governor Baker imposed a curfew and updated mask mandate as of Nov. 6. The Department of Public Health made a statement on their website saying, “The Commonwealth’s COVID-19 related hospitalizations and COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) census have more than doubled over the past 2…
Residents share thoughts on governor’s recent COVID regulations
The state of Massachusetts has been hit hard with the Covid virus, so there’s no surprise some new regulations have been put in place. Recently on November 6th, Gov. Charlie Baker put in new regulations where everyone over the age of 5 has to wear a mask in all public…
