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A youthful Christmas

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It is that time of the year again… Christmas season is upon us. The holidays have a way of brining us back to the childhood memories of family and presents. For the holiday spirit we thought it would be nice to interview kids ranging from ages 3-10 about their up-and-coming…

Students look forward to a new year

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The year 2020 is coming to an end, and new beginnings are around the corner as this year is almost over. This year has been a whirlwind with a global pandemic causing changes including learning virtually, so this was a special year. Some people are excited about the hope that…

American Dream Profile Series: Xiqiang Hong

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Xiqiang Hong lived through the Chinese Cultural Revolution in 1966 and eventually immigrated to the United States. I was given the privilege to talk to him about his thoughts on the American Dream and how his life experiences shaped his perception. When I spoke with him, he was very friendly,…

Single parenting in modern America

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According to the U.S Census, single parent families make up around 32% of the 11 million families that have children under the age of 18, with single mothers being the primary parent in 8.5 million of these families. With this significant number we thought it would be interesting to talk…

Three generations of Northern Essex Students share their experience at the community college    

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How has the experience of Northern Essex Community College changed over the years? Three generations of NECC students reflect on their time at the school and offer alumni tips on how to get the most out of your years in college. As all students have been made aware of, the…

Distant learning

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March 2020 was a weird time; people’s lives were changing as they were sent to stay in their homes for a couple of months. Homes became offices and classrooms. Students went from seeing their friends at school to seeing their friends behind a computer screen. Life was like this for…

Courageous Conversations: Giving thanks

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Courageous Conversations are one of NECC’s student life traditions and remains true to its name. These conversations are designed to bring students together, so they have a chance to engage in truthful, and sometimes difficult dialogues. They are held semi-often and are led by NECC Coordinator of Student Activities, Stephanie…

How NECC students are feeling about the 2020 election results

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Millions nationwide have anxiously awaited and anticipated the final deliberations of the 2020 presidential election between current President Donald Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden. As the last ballots were finally counted, Biden and his Vice President elect Kamala Harris were officially announced the new leaders of America for…

The futile endeavor: Purchasing Sony’s next gen console

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After years of speculating, months of teasing, and hours of waiting, we finally got an official release date for Sony’s Playstation 5. The Playstation 5 released here in the U.S. on Nov.12, and people have been going crazy. Following the release of its predecessor 7 years later, the Playstaion 5…

A different kind of Thanksgiving

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As we currently experience an upward trend of new COVID-19 cases, NECC students begin to prepare accordingly with the Mass.gov Safety Guidelines for their Thanksgiving celebrations. We spoke with NECC students on how their plans have changed for Thanksgiving and if it has affected whether their excitement for the holiday…