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Stuff-a-bear event is a hit

By Jane Dunn, Correspondent

Stuff-a-bear event is a hit

Photo by Janie Dunn

Participants got to pick an animal and then fill it with stuffing at the event in February.

On Monday Feb. 13, the Office of Student Life at Northern Essex Community College hosted their event “Stuff-A-Bear.” This event took place in the first floor lobby in the John Spurk Building on the Haverhill campus. The event started at 10:30a.m. and went until 12:00p.m. The event was hosted by the Coordinator of Student Life, … Continue reading Stuff-a-bear event is a h... Read More

Students weigh in on campus events at NECC

By Shantely Aquino, Features Editor

Northern Essex Community college is known for how proactive and engaging they are with their students and community. Today I walked around campus to ask students about the extracurricular activities they take part in and are interested in. When asking students if they’ve gone to any of the after class campus events for example the … Continue reading Students weigh in on ... Read More

Getting to know Professor William Gleed

By Shantely Aquino, Features Editor

Getting to know Professor William Gleed

Photo courtesy of NH Arts

Professor William Gleed

William Gleed, 60, is a NECC professor with a master’s degree in poetry from the University of New Hampshire. He has also taught at Middlesex Community College, Hesser College and Franklin Pierce University. Gleed initially came to NECC in 2008 and has been here since. Gleed started working in composition studies in grad school at … Continue reading Getting to know Profe... Read More

A talk with some NECC alumni

By Matthew Scharn, Correspondent

Throughout the years, Northern Essex has been a place for many people, young and old, to further their education. Since it was established in 1961, Northern Essex has helped many people to succeed in and move forward in their desired field of study. Many people such as Aaron Lehner and Nate Miller are examples of … Continue reading A talk with some NECC alumni → Read More

Getting to know Kenoza Lake

By neccobserver

As students and faculty make their way to the Haverhill campus each day, they’re greeted by the familiar sight of Kenoza Lake glistening in the sun as they drive past Winnikini Park off of Route 110. While it can become easy to get used to such a beautiful sight, few people know just how central … Continue reading Getting to know Kenoza Lake → Read More

Tipping culture

By neccobserver

Tipping culture

Shantely Aquino, Features Editor

The writer shares two receipt examples. This has smiley face and “Excellent Service,” written on it.

Families and friends often come together to grab a bite to eat at a restaurant to be able to sit down and enjoy each other‘s company, drinks and good food, as well as good service. Many believe that tips should not be included in their overall bill when paying for their food. Customers sometimes find … Continue reading Tipping culture → Read More

Alumni share stories: Dynamic Duo share memories of their times at NECC in interview

By Aibhne Martino, News Editor

Alumni share stories: Dynamic Duo share memories of their times at NECC in interview

Aibhne Martino, News Editor

Photo of Carolyn Martino (left) and Jean Aiken(right) sitting before their interviews

Northern Essex Community College opened its doors on the new Haverhill campus in 1971 to more than 2,300 students, and has since then yielded numerous possibilities for academics as young as highschoolers taking part in duel enrollment to adults continuing their education. No matter the goal, the college has a place and a program for … Continue reading Alumni share stori... Read More

NECC campus Trick-or-Treat a success

By Aibhne Martino, News Editor

This year, Northern Essex Community College’s campus wide Trick-or-Treat was a smashing success; with routes among the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses, students and their families had the opportunity to visit over 30 locations to collect candy and treats. Several offices even provided festive baked goods to trick-or-treaters. Along with the route for candy, the SOAR … Co... Read More

Science behind music: STEM week speaker discusses deeper meaning behind ordinary things

By neccobserver

On Thursday Oct. 20, during STEM week, on the Haverhill Campus in the Technology Center building a talk was held on the Science of Music with physics professor J. Oscar Azaret with NECC chemistry student Lindsey Fevry. In this talk Azaret discusses how Art, Science and Craft combined creates the classical guitar, the predecessors of … Continue reading Science behind musi... Read More

Only yesterday: A look back at NECC and its legacy over 60 years

By neccobserver

When Northern Essex Community College opened its doors in 1961, few would’ve expected the former schoolhouse would one day morph into two sprawling campuses, with an enrollment of nearly 4,000. Northern Essex Community College was one of only four community colleges in Massachusetts when it was founded and its inaugural class only had a student … Continue reading Only ye... Read More