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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…

Students reflect on loss of on campus experience

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Not much has changed since March of 2020. NECC students remain inside, learning through the screens of their laptops. The only thing that is different is the question of what could have been. Claudia Sanchez, 21, an elementary education major, shares her reaction to the news of online learning. “I…

Staving off cabin fever in the time of COVID

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In a world on pause, what is one to do? Americans are resorting to an assortment of various activities to stave off cabin fever during the outbreak of COVID-19. Have people been able to stay productive, healthy, and happy during the quarantine? Can people have benefited from the pandemic, whether…

Opening my eyes: A student’s experience in quarantine

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Being required to stay under quarantine has opened my eyes as to everything I took for granted outside of my house. Typically, I strain myself by playing PC games late at night, with friends, until the early morning and then sleep through the day. The concept of day and night…

Tips for coping with anxiety

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These troubling times have taken a toll on our mental health. Being forced to be home hasn’t been easy for anybody, but it is exceptionally hard for those with disorders. It feels like things aren’t ever going to clear up but trust me, somewhere down the line there will be better…

Time for creativity

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This is an interesting time for creatives, and I would know because I am a photographer, writer, and a graphic designer. As a student and a big sister to 3 girls, times have been tough, and my family and I have had to adjust. Everyday for the past 4 weeks,…

A day in quarantine: A high school student shares her story

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 Have you ever watched one of those movies or films where the characters’ day keeps restarting or repeating each time they wake up? Sort of like a time loop. Well that is exactly the way my life has been lately.  I chose the title “A Day in Quarantine” for this…

The pandemic life: Coping with COVID-19

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 So, we’ve been in quarantine for almost two months now. Everything in the world has changed.You’re only allowed to go out for essential items and activities. People are wearing protective gear and constantly washing or sanitizing everything.Staying six feet part is what we call social distancing now. Mattie Smith of…