Observer Department: News
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 finding that stability. Mental health has become a popular topic in the U.S. that affects “approximately 77%” of college students according to…
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 athletics and academics, but it may owe this spectacle to the positive reception it handles from their student body, past or present, and the figures…
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 they have the opportunity to earn real-life experiences and apply all the knowledge that they learn during their internship to their future jobs. Internships…
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. Balancing academic responsibilities, work commitments, and personal life can be a difficult task. However, amidst the stress, students here at…
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 College as the Fall 2023 semester is coming to an end. Finals week has begun, which means…
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 rite of passage, is near, testing the mettle of students as they navigate exams, projects, and presentations. Finals week begins Dec. 12.…
Online courses: A balanced approach to student success
As another semester comes nearer to its close, it becomes important to re-evaluate the landscape of education. Learning institutions transformed drastically in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing colleges like Northern Essex Community College to reevaluate and adapt the way they educate their students. One notable change has been…
Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving?
The countdown for Christmas has officially started and retail stores like Home Depot have already sold out on the “Tik Tok famous Home Depot LED Christmas tree”. In the first week of Nov. many videos scattered on social media platforms with users sharing their holiday decorations which have started an…
Students speak on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Daylight Savings is a normalcy here in New England, and its end in the fall leads to reduceddaylight, shorter days, and a drop in moods. Some may be aware of the phrase “winter blues,”the phenomenon where many feel sadder during the winter months. It’s an old phrase, dating back to…
Balancing your child’s screemtime
In an era dominated by screens and digital devices, a growing concern is emerging about the impact of technology on children. The increasing prevalence of smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets has led to a generation of youngsters who are not just users but often obsessed with the digital world. As…
