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Knights moving on to the Region 21 Championship

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On Saturday May 7th the number 1 seed NECC Knights faced the number 2 seed Massasoit Community College in Frasier  Field in Lynn, Massachusetts. The winner of this game would advance to the NJCAA Region 21 championship game on May 8th. Knights defeated Massasoit 6 to 1 to advance to…

“Lighten Up” performance

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The NECC spring theater production, “Lighten Up” recently played to sold out audiences on May 5, 6, 7 and 8. Directed by Theater Program Coordinator Brianne Beatrice, the play, by New York City based comic Peter Zachari, featured professional actor and NECC alumni Michael Zuccola in a series of seven…

Weighing the benefits of choosing a community college

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When choosing what college to attend for the next 4 years of life, it can be quite a daunting task. It feels like you’re being pulled in so many different directions, with this college offering these benefits, or this college giving out those hefty scholarships. But when it comes down…

Observer wins gold medal

The NECC Observer was awarded a gold medal from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association for work published during the 2020-2021 school year. During this time the student newspaper did not have a print edition because of the pandemic and stories were posted solely to the website: https://observer.necc.mass.edu/ The judges wrote…

Students share advice on how to manage school/work balance

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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

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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

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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

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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…