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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…
“Diana” Review
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
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
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…
Top-seeded volleyball team heads into tournament
The top-seeded NECC women's volleyball team will host the NJCAA Region 21 tournament Oct. 23 at the Sports and Fitness Center. The volleyball head coach is Mike Pelosi. It is his first head coach job at college, but he has experience coaching in high school and clubs. Pelosi has more…
Students share opinions on vaccine mandate
Massachusetts Community Colleges have issued a statement saying students, faculty and staff will be required to be fully vaccinated by January 2022. Students who don't have the required documents for proof of their vaccination will still have the option to register for Spring Semester 2020 online. The aim of this…
Staff profile: Pam LaBella – assistive technology specialist at Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill resident Pam LaBella has always been passionate about helping people throughout her career, and understands the importance of providing support to people so they can succeed in their future endeavors. Whether she is helping young students after school with their homework, training career professionals, or helping college students adapt…
