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Midterm Madness
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Students share their opinions on upcoming elections As we all know, the midterm congregational, state and local elections are quickly approaching on November 6. These elections in particular have stirred up nationwide conversations, primarily encouraging Generation Z to get out and vote. After speaking to a handful of current students at Northern Essex, they express … Co... Read More
Juggling a job and class
Job Fair to be held for NECC students and alumni For many college students across the country, a top priority is having a job. Very few students actually have the luxury of just focusing on school, or a job and a majority have to balance both. I was fortunate enough to begin my college journey … Continue reading Juggling a job and class → Read More
Parking change pays off
Observer Staff
This upcoming school year is all about change, and this one will have a big impact. Many students may not know that the school has officially changed the parking policy. This means students will have the freedom to park at any lot available for free. After brief interviews with new students and returning ones, many … Continue reading Parking change pays off → Read More
NECC welcomes new director of public safety
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New NECC Director of Public Safety Deborah Crafts
Deborah Crafts was recently hired at NECC Northern Essex introduces a new position this year that was recently filled by Deborah Crafts, who has been hired as the Director of Public Safety. Crafts has had a variety of experience from Northeastern University where she worked for the Northeastern police department full time while still attending … Continue reading NECC wel... Read More
A Jitters Thank You
One of NECC’s own, Melissa Merrill, who works in the Jitter’s cafeteria, would like to send an immense thank you to the faculty and staff for their wonderful donations that her and her boyfriend, Jesse Downs, have received since 2013. Back in August of 2013, Merrill received horrific news that her boyfriend Downs was jumped … Continue reading A Jitters Thank You → Read More
NECC students attend NENPA conference
My day started bright and early as always waking up at 6 a.m., letting the dog out, having a cup of Joe and going through my normal morning rituals. Might spend a little extra time with the dog because I don’t see him enough but that’s besides the point. I was excited, it was October … Continue reading NECC students attend NENPA conference → Read More
GSA OPENS UP
The transition from a nation that was closeted and homophobic to the now nationwide recognized same-sex marriage law was a resilient and passionate road and still is for many in the LGBTQ community. For NECC students they’re continuing the fight and not just for the injustices in the transgender society but for the correct information … Continue reading GSA OPENS UP &rar... Read More
Boston Red Sox host Journalism Night
As an aspiring journalist, more specifically a sports journalist, meeting and networking with professionals in the field is essential to furthering my career. The Boston Red Sox organization emailed multiple colleges about some of their “theme” nights throughout the season that coincided with college majors. The first theme night of the season was Journalism Night … Cont... Read More
Rollins goes extra mile in philosophy class
By: Kali Routier Correspondent Philosophy is an area of study that aims to answer the world’s most unanswerable questions with logic. For example: Does God exist? What happens after death? And what, exactly, is the purpose of life? Dustin Rollins, a philosophy professor at NECC, helps students seek the answers to those questions. He began … Continue reading Rollins goes ... Read More
NECC COG supports Walk for Hunger
On Wednesday April 20, Community Outreach Group had a bake sale for the Walk for Hunger organization. Nick Stuart, the president of COG has been an active member for four semesters. “The club has gained a lot of new members as of late and that’s really exciting,” he said. For the most recent bake sale, … Continue reading NECC COG supports Walk for Hunger → Read More