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Students share advice on how to manage school/work balance
According to the American Association of University Professors, a recent study revealed that 43% of full-time undergraduate students were also employed while enrolled in classes and 81% of part-time undergraduate students were employed while enrolled in classes. It is common for college students to struggle when it comes to juggling…
Students speak out about war in Ukraine
The on-going conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been well-documented by several high-profile media outlets. Many Americans feel compelled to share their disapproval of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with Ukraine from afar. Local college students share their perspective on the war and elaborate on their understanding…
Fall registration begins soon
As spring begins to settle in and the semester mid-way done, it’s only appropriate to begin planning ahead what step to take for the academic year. Registration for the Summer and Fall semester of 2022 will begin on April 4. While many students might think it could be too soon…
The season of transferring
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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…
