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The new student life

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Student life is something that is talked about a lot to new students applying for colleges. Usually they have fun events, they help people navigate this new experience and answer any questions students may have. Student life has very many things to offer to each student. But how has that…

NECC’s police chief has eye on future as college seeks to improve, adapt security

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Safety, one of the most important traits that the modern human deserves, has become an increasing concern in educational facilities across America. The rise in school shootings, attacks on college campuses, among other things has caused numerous educational facilities across the U.S to start implementing better security and in higher…

Students connect with virtual debate watch party

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On October 22nd the final presidential debate took place. Students gathered and watched on, connecting through the tool called Zoom, that has aided us through the pandemic. The event was hosted by Professors Stephen Slaner and Stephen Russell, with the help of Coordinator of Student Activities, Stephanie Haskell and the…

Time management: How creatives are coping with COVID-19

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Since Covid-19, young artists have dealt with managing their time evenly and balancing out their work life while staying inspired and driven to continue working on their personal craft. Young artists have struggled to maintain focus and find inspiration as they deal with the repercussions of the pandemic. Virtual courses…

Students face difficulties while studying at home

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College life has been turned upside down since the pandemic struck. Rather than sitting at classroom desks many students are learning from their bedrooms or kitchen tables. There are thousands of college students not able to go anywhere to study in a quiet environment during the pandemic. There are some…

A Halloween like no other

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Now ten months in, it is no secret that the year 2020 has been anything but traditional for the entire country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. With Massachusetts deemed an initial hotspot for the virus, towns within the state have come well acquainted with the prohibition of large…

Students and faculty reflect on a remote semester

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Going all the way back to March, students nationwide have had to master the art of online classes. Fast forward to present day this is still the case and it doesn’t seem to be changing anytime soon. Many local schools have opted for completely online or hybrid for the time…

NECC is ‘All In” for election participation

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As Election Day etches closer and closer, students and faculty at Northern Essex Community College continue to prepare for Nov. 3, despite the general absence of classes on Campus. Although classes are almost completely online this semester numerous events have been prepared by student and faculty organizations to in order…

Online learning in the pandemic

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During this pandemic, it has been difficult for students to learn and concentrate. Some college students have faced a lot of struggles. Also, the professors have been facing difficulties teaching during the pandemic. Mirrororajah Metcalfe is a student at Northern Essex Community College. Her major is Journalism and Communications. She…

When COVID-19 hits home

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COVID-19 continues to tear through the world, through the United States, and through Massachusetts. It continues to reach and affect people throughout the Haverhill community, and in other surrounding communities. And since the pandemic first reached this area, it has hit home for numerous college and high school students, like…