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The season of transferring

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The end of the semester is nearing faster than you might expect, that also means the process of transferring is underway.  For many students the spring semester is when they start looking to transfer to a four-year school after finishing their associate’s. Attending a community college, such as Northern Essex…

What it means to be an honors student at NECC

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The Honors Program at Northern Essex Community College, run by Professor Ginger Hurajt, is a program put in place for NECC’s brightest and most motivated students. Graduating with an Honors degree at NECC means you have taken Honors Seminar and completed two other Honors projects in other classes, alongside the…

Why are high school students choosing dual enrollment at NECC?

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High school students in Newburyport, and other local communities, are now taking dual enrollment classes at Northern Essex Community College, however, they all seem to be doing it for different reasons, paving the way for their future. Whether it is to prepare, save money, stand out, or explore interests, becoming…

Help available for students navigating FAFSA

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 Free Application for Federal Student Aid also known as FASFA is an application that the federal government uses to evaluate a student's financial status to know the loans and grants he/she can qualify for.  FAFSA for the school year 2022-23 is currently open for students to fill out. It is…

Knights Basketball eight straight win for the first time since 2006-07 season

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NECC Knights defeated  Roxbury Community College 81 to 54 to win their eight straight game for the first time since 2006-07 season. NECC Knights faced Roxbury Community College at home on Thursday Feb. 3 it was originally scheduled for a 6 p.m. tip off for a conference division game at…

‘Spider-Man No Way Home’ Spoiler-Free Review

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On the evening of Thursday, December 16th, I saw the latest theatrical installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, "Spider-Man: No Way Home." This third MCU Spider-Man movie picks up practically immediately after the events of the previous movie (Spider-Man: Far from Home), when it is revealed to the entire world…

What is NECC Watching: Fall 2021 Edition

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Throughout the pandemic, and in general, movies and TV have always been very important to me in an artistic manner. Thus, I’m always interested in knowing what other people have been watching. This is the Fall 2021 edition of “What Has NECC Been Watching?” Kim Lyng, the Liberal Arts Program…

“Diana” Review

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The production of "Diana" the musical came out on Netflix on Oct 1. 2021; the creators of this show were Christopher Ashley, with choreography by Kelly Devine. Back in February 2019, the show was only previewed in the La Jolla Playhouse, and then in March, the exhibition was opened on…

The PACE program: A pathway for pioneers

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For many first-generation students, the college experience can be a difficult process to navigate. Pathways to Academic & Career Excellence, better known as PACE, is a Student Support Services program funded by a TRiO grant from the U.S. Department of Education.   At NECC, the PACE staff consists of Director…

Controversial call sends it to overtime Knights lost in double overtime

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On Thursday, Nov.23, 6 at p.m. Great Bay Community College visited NECC Knights for a non conference  game at the Sports and Fitness Center at the Haverhill campus. The Knights were 4-3 coming into today's game with  a two game winning streak. It was the first and probably the last…