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Cabinet controversy
Trump’s junk drawer of Cabinet picks Donald Trump’s recent cabinet picks have sparked significant controversy and debate. Among the most contentious choices was Matt Gaetz, who was nominated for the position of Attorney General. Gaetz, a former congressman from Florida, withdrew his nomination amid allegations of sexual misconduct, including accusations…
NECC student featured in Boston Globe Magazine
Monica Richard gives voice to brother’s story It began with the consumption of pork from a food vender that gave Lenine Sequeria a terrible headache that ultimately sent him to visit three different hospitals with health concerns. According to Globe Magazine, Sequeria lived in Cape Verde “where he worked as…
Arcane season 2
A review of Arcane season 2; focused on the strength of female characters (Vi, Caitlyn, and Jinx). Contains spoilers. Arcane is an animated show that was released in 2021 and concluded just a few weeks ago in 2024. It is aimed at adult audiences and is based on the game…
A field trip to meet epic story of ‘Aida’: SOAR students went to the opera in Boston
On Nov. 8, NECC Music and SOAR students enjoyed for the first time an opera performance, “Aida,” at the Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston under the direction of the Boston Lyric Opera Company. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi in 1871, “Aida” is an epic story set in ancient Egypt, centering on…
Deep dive into the classroom 3
Early College students from Lawrence High School set themselves up for success by planning ahead their academic futures. At around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, 26 students from Lawrence High School filled the seats in Room L014 in the Dimitry building on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence campus…
Ballot-less blues
Voting is a large part of being an American citizen, but what about the millions of people who are too young to cast their votes? The election still affects them, but they do not have a direct effect on the outcome. As the presidential election came to its peak last…
Deep dive into the classroom 2
Environmentalists find solutions towards global change This week on A Deep Dive Into The Classroom, environmentalists at Northern Essex Community College are piling into the seats in room E263 to study air pollution and its effect on the Earth. In order for the students to study the current “state of…
Voters to decide if MCAS requirement stays
Massachusetts voters face a crucial decision that could reshape the state’s education landscape as they consider eliminating a long-standing standardized testing requirement for high school graduation. According to the Education Commission of the States, Massachusetts joins 33 other states in requiring standardized testing for graduation, a policy dating back to…
Cabaret creates musical memories
A musical exposition hosted by both the NECC Choral and Music Club They’re creepy and they’re kooky; mysterious and spooky; they’re altogether ooky… They’re the performers of the27th annual fall Cabaret at NECC. Oct. 23 marked the date of the fall Cabaret, a musical exposition hosted by both the NECC…
Top horror movie recommendations for a haunting Halloween
The spooky season is here at last, and what better way to celebrate Halloween than by gathering friends and family for a night of horror movies? Whether you prefer jump-scares that make you scream or eerie, slow-burning thrillers, horror films create the perfect haunted vibe. I’ve put together a great…
