Editorial
Some student obstacles and solutions
Could housing become an easier route for students who live far away from one of the campuses? As only some community colleges have housing, it is a consideration that could impact students in a good way especially if they don’t have transportation either. Though costs can be one of the challenges to think about, perhaps financial aid could help students benefit from community college housing?
Students certainly can run into obstacles throughout their school year. Sometimes these obstacles can be like a stumbling block from a school staff member who is supposed to have every student’s best interest at heart, otherwise they may be working in the wrong kind of institution. It is a true statement that not every teacher is for every student. This would also apply to ... Read More
A penny for our thoughts or pocket hole?
Pennies are usually never paid attention to. You may see them on the pavement, roads, floors and anywhere basically. Even inside the trash and a lot of people don’t bother to pick them up. Though their value doesn’t run any shorter than one cent, it means nothing to many persons. It IS worth nothing to a growing number within the nations. In fact, among this growing numbe... Read More
The need for better NECC backup plans
Should school introduce a new way to keep classes going during any kind of event or unexpected weather that forces the institution to close, should teachers start resorting to “zoom classes” especially during snow days? Like the time of the Covid 19 pandemic, all classes were online? Some teachers allow students to join the in-person class through zoom if they can’t make it ... Read More
Mentors would benefit students
Visiting tutors are on the average students to do list. Tutoring comes in handy when subjects can become difficult to understand or when assignments or homework that must meet specific requirements are a little more complex than expected. The NECC’s tutoring centers at both campuses in Lawrence and Haverhill do provide free services for all students during the semesters. It is... Read More
Food ideas for all students at NECC
In these days that are difficult to deal with, there remains the concerns of food insecurity as the recent government shutdown threatened from the troubles within the federal system in the U.S. and the potential future impacts it may have on federal funded programs such as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, that helps low-income families by providing monthly benefits to... Read More
Federal decline affects NECC students
We are in the times when a lot of strange changes are taking place in our country’s government offices. In the power of the hands of the current U.S. president, the Trump Administration has indeed everything to do with these woes. Many federal aid and assistance programs have been impacted, paused, or completely stopped. Programs that help aid education, healthcare, housing, ... Read More
Introducing a new editor-in-chief
In the world of Journalism, many institutions offer programs that allow students to interact with hands on experience in fields that are out in the real world. I remember being apart from my middle school news crew in seventh grade. Of course, I thought I couldn’t do this, or it wasn’t for me. I remember thinking, I am way too shy; how will I ever get the hang of being in front... Read More
A call to my peer students
For the ones graduating this semester, Congratulations! You made it here with a lot of effort and determination, and probably with extra liters of coffee, and several hours of sleep deprivation. For the first generation students, allow yourself a double pat on your shoulder. You learned how to navigate your first steps in academia with … Continue reading A call to my pee... Read More
Hang in there
I know we are at that time of the semester that as a student, you may feel you are overwhelmed with late work or if you are those very well-organized peers who like to work ahead, you may feel ready to be done with this semester. Whatever your position is, hang in there. Look for … Continue reading Hang in there → Read More
Improving Lawrence Campus
The spacious atrium of the Dimitry Building on the Lawrence campus with hand painted murals with inspiring quotes and one large glass wall like a fancy sunroom, is mostly empty. Unless Early College students are having classes, the big lobby is far from having engaged students hanging around or studying in groups. In front of … Continue reading Improving Lawrence Campus... Read More