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Students speak on Seasonal Affective Disorder
Daylight Savings is a normalcy here in New England, and its end in the fall leads to reduceddaylight, shorter days, and a drop in moods. Some may be aware of the phrase “winter blues,”the phenomenon where many feel sadder during the winter months. It’s an old phrase, dating back to…
The issues that matter most for students
With the 2024 presidential election less than a year away, it is important to look at the differences between the Trump Administration and the Biden Administration. The contrasting approaches of the Trump and Biden administrations in key policy areas, such as the economy, abortion rights, health care, climate change, immigration,…
U-Knighted: Involvement Resource Fair highlights community programs
NECC (Northern Essex Community College) goes above and beyond with educating and providing support to the needs of students with the U-Knighted Involvement Resource Fair. On Oct. 11 students were able to meet with the many different programs that represented the Haverhill community and to not only assist with support…
Q & A with The Screening Room owners, Becca and Ben Fundis
Recently, the NECC Observer was fortunate enough to chat with the owners of The Screening Room, an independent movie theater in downtown Newburyport. Owned by Becca and Ben Fundis, this past summer, The Screening Room showed both “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie”! Check out part of our interview below! Shaun: Walk us…
MassReconnect: A second chance for education
On August 28, in a step towards redefining accessibility to higher education, a state-funded program was launched and is set to reshape the learning landscape for college students aged 25 years and older. This program provides two years of free college to such students, working to break down financial barriers…
‘Almost Maine’ hits the stage at NECC
It’s fall at NECC. The leaves are changing, students are settling into their routines, and the annual autumn play is just around the corner. This year students and faculty are being treated to John Cariani’s “Almost, Maine” (stylized with a comma), directed by professor Brianne Beatrice. Having worked at NECC…
Kindness Rocks in liberal arts
The Center for Liberal Arts, located in C209, is a space reserved for liberal arts students to study, do homework, and even just chat. The comfortable chairs placed around the room and the free snacks, as well as the Coordinator, Sarah Regan-Kelly, make the environment quite welcoming. So, it is…
Simple fermentation for better health
A speaker recently vistied NECC to share how she left her office job and dove into the fermenting world for good. Probably you have tried pickles or had a salad with a vinegar-based dressing like Italian dressing. If so, you have already enjoyed the taste of fermented vegetables on your…
Q&A with U.S. Congressman Jim McGovern
Congressman Jim McGovern is a member of the Democratic Party and represents the Second District of Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives. He is a strong advocate for human rights, peace, and ending hunger. He has served on several committees, including the Committee on Rules, the Committee on Agriculture,…
The Observer, the news that stands up
The last edition of the award-winning college newspaper, The Observer, was obviously flying off the shelves. At least, it seems that was the case in the Dimitry Building, in Lawrence. Under the title of “Civic Engagement” the photo on the cover page showed a group of students and faculty standing…
