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Campus Life flatline?

By Rowan Rockwell, Campus Life Editor

Campus Life flatline?

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A student looks at his computer in an empty second floor hallway in the Spurk building on March 3.

Examining the college experience on a commuter campus Anyone who spends a significant amount of time on Northern Essex Community College’s Haverhill campus is likely to acknowledge it is a place where people are made to feel welcome. Where does this sense of welcoming acceptance come from? Does it stem from a legitimately established sense … Continue reading Campus Life ... Read More

Deep dive into the classroom 4

By Emma Ruggiero, Campus Life Editor

Deep dive into the classroom 4

Photo by Campus Life editor Emma Ruggiero

American Literature II online course textbook

An online course explores the importance of American Literature An online American Literature II course explores “a wide range of American literature from the Civil War to the present,” and studies a variety of themes, such as social justice, identity, and what it means to be an American, which are told “by a diverse group … Continue reading Deep dive into the classroom ... Read More

NECC student featured in Boston Globe Magazine

By Emma Ruggiero, Campus Life Editor

NECC student featured in Boston Globe Magazine

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Photo of Monica Richard

Monica Richard gives voice to brother’s story It began with the consumption of pork from a food vender that gave Lenine Sequeria a terrible headache that ultimately sent him to visit three different hospitals with health concerns. According to Globe Magazine, Sequeria lived in Cape Verde “where he worked as a driver for the Ministry … Continue reading NECC student featur... Read More

Deep dive into the classroom 3

By Emma Ruggiero, Campus Life Editor

Deep dive into the classroom 3

Photo by Campus Life Editor Emma Ruggiero

Professor of Introduction to Liberal Arts Maurisa Charest

At around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, 26 students from Lawrence High School filled the seats in Room L014 in the Dimitry building on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence campus to explore the Liberal Arts and Humanities.    Read More

Deep dive into the classroom 2

By Emma Ruggiero, Campus Life Editor

Deep dive into the classroom 2

Photos byCampus Life Editor Emma Ruggiero

Professor Mark Reinhold writing on a whiteboard on Oct. 21 in room E263 teaching a class about the direction that wind travels.

Environmentalists find solutions towards global change This week on A Deep Dive Into The Classroom, environmentalists at Northern Essex Community College are piling into the seats in room E263 to study air pollution and its effect on the Earth. In order for the students to study the current “state of the planet,” Department of Natural … Continue reading Deep dive into th... Read More

Career Fair offers valuable insights

By Bailey Orio, Campus Life Editor

On Oct. 1, students at the Haverhill campus had the privilege of attending the annual Career Fair.  This event featured a diverse array of employers from sectors such as health care, education, business, and technology, providing students with the chance to explore various career paths.  Students interested in fields like health care or business were … Continue reading C... Read More

Deep dive into the classroom 1

By Emma Ruggiero, Campus Life Editor

Deep dive into the classroom 1

Photo by Campus Life Editor Emma Ruggiero

This class explores the “Philosophy of Happiness.” Professor Meredith Gunning writes on the board during her class on Sept. 26 in C105, Spurk building.

Students and professors provide an exclusive behind the scenes look into their classrooms. Classes are back in full swing at Northern Essex Community College! The parking lots are packed, student success services and centers are helping students get settled into the fall semester and classrooms are full of in-depth discussions between students and professors. Among … Con... Read More

Radiology Technology Club

By Sandra Dennis, Correspondent

The Radiology Technology club has been running and fundraising to help students raise money for their major for decades. Meetings occur once a month and the club hosts fundraising events throughout the school year. T he club is open to Radiology Technology majors and currently consists of 25 members. The current advisers of the club … Continue reading Radiology Technolog... Read More

MassReconnect student: Pedro Rentas

By Katrina Manon, Correspondent

Pedro Rentas is a multi talented, visionary and aspiring chef with an eye for success. Rentas moved to the United States nine years ago from Dominican Republic, where he worked in TV and radio. He learned English, got married and became a citizen. He has worked in the banking industry for a few years and … Continue reading MassReconnect student: Pedro Rentas → Read More

Jammin’ at Spring Jam

By Matthew Scharn, Correspondent

Jammin’ at Spring Jam

Photo by Matthew Scharn

Students play music as part of Spring Jam on the Haverhill campus April 17.

On Wednesday April 17th, Northern Essex held its annual Spring Jam for students and faculty, with many activities and different events taking place on campus.   There was food, free giveaways, games, but most important for a lot of people, music.   If you were anywhere on the Haverhill Campus April 17th from 11 through 1, … Continue reading Jammin’ at Spring Jam &r... Read More