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Brightspace to replace Blackboard
Northern Essex Community College has started moving some courses from Blackboard to Brightspace, and many students are already noticing the change. While most classes still use Blackboard, a growing number are testing Brightspace this semester, which has left some students working with both systems at the same time. Freshman business…
Spring semester anticipation blooms
NECC students’ anticipation for the spring semester is blooming. Grappling with upcoming final projects and tests, students at NECC plug away at the remaining course load, register for new classes, and ready their plans for winter break. Even the most studious students worry about their final exams. Joe Miller, a…
Getting ready for finals
Transfer Fair helps students think about next step
With the fall semester moving along, students at Northern Essex Community College had a chance to think about their next step at the annual College Transfer Fair on Nov. 4. The event took place in the El-Hefni Building on the Lawrence campus and brought many students into the lobby throughout…
Honoring veterans at NECC
On Nov. 6, a special event took place on the Haverhill campus at NECC to honor those who have served in themilitary ahead of Veterans Day. Commencement started at eight-thirty with Dean of Students Jason Arey, who made a speech about our soldiers and veterans who are active and non-active…
The banned book discussion
Books are a primary form of media and educational material. They contain stories or historical information, some of which have influenced modern society as it is known today. However, in the United States, book censorship is becoming increasingly common. During the 2023-24 school year, over 6,500 books were banned…
Pumpkin Palooza
One of my favorite seasons is autumn. Autumn brings out the radiant colors of the foliage and the pumpkins. On Oct. 23, in the Spurk Building on the Haverhill Campus, for the first time, Brianna Soresen of Student Life put together a Pumpkin Palooza! It was her idea to give…
Local artist makes music debut
Northern Essex Community College freshman and Amesbury native Andrew Baker has spent months working on his first full length project, a melodic rap and R&B album titled AB8. With the unofficial release date set for Oct. 17, Baker said he’s ready to try and make his mark in the music…
NECC students enjoy night out at Woo Sox
NECC students enjoyed a night out in Worcester this September to watch the Woo Sox take on the Red Wings. As a part of fan appreciation week the Woo Sox hosted a unique event at their home stadium POLAR park. All NECC students, faculty and their families were welcomed to…
An eccentric and funny NECC production
The NECC theatre program had their first performance of the semester, “All in the Timing” by David Ives. The play was performed from Oct. 2 to Oct. 5 at The Chester H. Hawrylciw Theatre on the third floor of the Spurk Building on the Haverhill campus. On Friday evening, the…
