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Legalization, Legislation and Love

By neccobserver

The LGBT community reaches some pivotal milestones over the summer. On June 26, the United States Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage a constitutional right with a 5-to-4 vote. In his decision, Justice Anthony M. Kennedy stated, “No union is more profound than marriage, for it embodies the highest ideals of love, fidelity, devotion, sacrifice and … Continue reading Leg... Read More

Students Hold Summer Music Festival

By neccobserver

Young musicians show off their new skills   The harmonious sounds of the 5th Annual Summer Music Festival, directed by Christina Dietrick, permeated TC103 in the Hartleb Technology Center on August 14. Dulcet melodies drifted into the hallways as parents proudly watched their children demonstrate their musical talents. The festival this year was held from … Continue... Read More

Bentley ArtSpace Gets a New Name

By neccobserver

A ceremony was held to dedicate this space   Over the summer, the ArtSpace located in a remote corner of the Bentley Library received a new name and some well deserved attention during a dedication ceremony on May 15.  So did Linda Hummel-Shea, for whom the space was renamed.  Hummel-Shea started at NECC as a … Continue reading Bentley ArtSpace Gets a New Name &rarr... Read More

Amesbury Street Property Donated

By neccobserver

Louise Haffner Fournier’s family make donation   The Louise Haffner Fournier Education Center on Amesbury Street on the Lawrence Campus has gone from a rented building to a building that is now owned by NECC through a donation from the EMLO Realty Trust, which is under the direction of Joanne Fournier and the Fournier Family. … Continue reading Amesbury Street Prope... Read More

Opportunity Works has Moved In

By neccobserver

Opportunity works its way to Northern Essex community Northern Essex, as a community, has experienced hot weather, summer classes, and construction this past summer. The stairs for the main entrance at the Spurk Building are pearly white, classy, and ready for the upcoming semester. Adjacent to the Spurk Building is the newest addition to the … Continue reading Opportuni... Read More

Tarah MacGregor, a face of NECC

By neccobserver

Tarah MacGregor. an honors student with a definite voice     23-year-old Tarah MacGregor has been a student at Northern Essex for five years. Her ready smile has made her popular among the students and faculty, and you can often hear her laughing in the hallways as she goes about her many projects. McGregor has … Continue reading Tarah MacGregor, a face of NECC... Read More

Please Don’t Feed the Geese

By neccobserver

Geese are creating a nuisance for the groundskeepers   Traffic comes to a stop on Kenoza Street more and more often these days to let the geese cross the road. “There’s a good amount of geese. I think there’s two main groups,” says Steve Shepard, who works for the NECC Grounds Department on the Haverhill … Continue reading Please Don’t Feed the Geese → Read More

Veteran’s Day Celebrations at NECC

By neccobserver

NECC will be celebrating Veteran and Military Appreciation Week from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12. On Monday, there will be a panel of veterans answering questions about transitioning from military life to student life in TC103 and L244 at noon. This event is closed to faculty, staff and veterans. “Darkness and Light,” a documentary focusing … Continue reading Veteran’s Day C... Read More

Andy Vargas Visits NECC

By neccobserver

Andy Vargas Visits NECC

Andy Vargas, 22-year-old candidate for Haverhill City Council, came to NECC on Friday, Oct. 23, to speak to a classroom filled with faculty and students.  Vargas ran against 14 other people in the election.  He spoke about the changes he plans on bringing to Haverhill if he is elected to City Council.   “The City … Continue reading Andy Vargas Visits NECC → Read More

NECC Bake Sales

By Rachel Sarcione, Correspondent

NECC students, staff and faculty continue to show support for the community. In the spirit of Halloween, student organizations held bake sales on both the Lawrence and Haverhill campuses last week to raise money for charity. The Community Outreach Group hosted their semi-annual bake sale in the Spurk lobby with proceeds going to the Dana-Farber … Continue reading NECC Ba... Read More