Observer Department: News
Haverhill Mill Fire Brings Traffic to a Halt
The abandoned mill on Stevens St. just outside of Lafayette Square in Haverhill caught fire on Sunday evening around 5 p.m. The mill had long been vacant and plans for redevelopment were under way. No injuries were reported. Emergency vehicles closed the entire square off beginning at about 6:15 pm.…
Clarification regarding Kenoza Street construction
In the Oct. 7 issue, The Observer ran a News Byte stating that the “Kenoza Street entrance will be closed indefinitely.” This headline was confusing and misleading. Later that day, NECC Facilities Management sent an email stating, in part, that “The Kenoza Street entrance to the college will remain closed…
A New Writing Club
By Ashley Torres At NECC, there are many clubs and activities for students to participate in, but writing is one particular area not yet covered by them. Abraham Anavisca is a Writing major who thought of a way to get writers together and share their ideas, so they can learn from one another:…
Mock Election
In the last edition of the Observer, we asked our readers to participate in our mock elections. 54 people sent us their responses. With a whopping 63 percent of the vote, Bernie Sanders is the clear winner. Sanders, who is currently running for President of the United States under the…
Service Desk Battles Account Issues
On Sept. 27, students noticed difficulties getting on to myNECC, their student email accounts and Blackboard. Around 1:30 p.m. the following day, the NECC alert messages started popping up on students’ phones. Mikaela Angers, fourth-year Dance major, was in Jitters Cafe on Monday when she realized she wasn’t getting into…
Volunteering at Northern Essex
Volunteering locally provides experience for students By Alyssa Torres Correspondent Students, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in the opportunity to give back to the community monthly, on a mission to end hunger. Volunteer opportunities are available on Oct. 22 for Northern Essex Community College students, faculty and…
Library Renovations
A new computer lab and more overall space for students are coming By Nick Pantinas Correspondent If you’re a returning student to NECC, you will notice quite the difference when you walk back into the Bentley Library. That’s because its computer labs are currently undergoing a renovation. All the books…
Starfish Early Success
NECC’s Starfish Early Success program is still accepting entries for the “Name the Starfish” contest. You may have seen the bright, blue mascot around campus, but soon we will know what to call that cheerful character. On Oct. 19, NECC’s Lawrence Campus will hold the Health and Wellness Fair, where…
“Haverhill’s Archie” – Fact or Legend?
Local legend holds that artist Bob Montana created the Archie comic strip and based the characters, at least in part, on his Haverhill High School peers. The truth of this claim has always been somewhat of a mystery; it seems to be contradicted in a few places, including by the…
Summer Music Festival
The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival this year was held from Aug. 9 to…
