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COVID-19’s effects on a health-care workplace
This March will mark one-year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Millions of employees have had to worked remotely from home to socially distance to help prevent spreading the virus. As for health care workers, working remotely is not an option, so doctors, nurses and therapists needed to adapt to safer working … Continue reading COVID-19&#... Read More
Greater Lawrence Family Health Center doctors encourage community to get vaccinated
On Tuesday evening, March.2, NECC students Tanner Jordan and Silvia Urena Polanco hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Forum alongside guest doctors Lydia Rex and Tuhin Roy from Greater Lawrence Family Health Center via Zoom to answer the community’s questions about the safety of the vaccine. Students, faculty and the general public were given the opportunity beforehand … Continue ... Read More
Learning remotely: The impacts of social media on NECC students at home
In a time where students and professionals are adjusting to a new environment by working remotely from home, there are many sources of entertainment in the environment meant for distraction, among them the cell phone within reach offering access to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram encouraging interaction between individuals. Many students at Northern … ... Read More
The afermath of the impeachment trial
The second impeachment trial of Donald Trump concluded with his acquittal. Trump was on trial in the Senate, accused of inciting the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Trump’s second impeachment trial lasted five days with both House managers and defense lawyers presenting evidence and arguments to support their positions. “Donald Trump, should … Continue reading The ... Read More
GameStop vs Wall Street
The video game retailer GameStop has been on a downward trend due in recent years to its poor sales horrible management and COVID-19 nearly tanking and bankrupting the company. This company would become part of one of the biggest stories that affected the pockets of Wall Street Bankers and Tycoons and it would last for … Continue reading GameStop vs Wall Street → Read More
Speechapalooza to return
NECC’s annual fundraising event, Speechapalooza, will be returning as an online event this spring with new adviser Kimberly Lyng at the helm and hosted by students enrolled in the Principles of Public Relations course, introducing speaking talents of various members of the college community while collecting donations for a charitable cause. The overall planning for … Con... Read More
Students look forward to vaccine to help get back to normal
We are all hoping the vaccine will help students get back to school next year. NorthernEssex students were given the opportunity to share their ideas on the vaccine. Last March 2020, students were told on a Friday they wouldn’t be returning to the classroom for at the time was two weeks – a year later … Continue reading Students look forward to vaccine to help get ... Read More
NECC Police Academy aims to promote culture of quality
Joshua Stokel is dedicated to supporting solid training for student officers in his first year as Director of NECC’s Police Academy, aiming to equip local officers with all the skills they need to properly serve their communities. Joining the college this past November, Stokel entered a position with several challenges facing him. Most of the … Continue reading NECC Poli... Read More
Essex County young adults share their thoughts on local government
In our education system we are taught primarily about how our federal government works, but what about how our local government works? I spoke with some of the young adults of Essex County to see how much they know about their local governments, what they would like to learn further about, and any questions that … Continue reading Essex County young adults share their th... Read More
College and high school students face mental health issues during pandemic
How is a college student’s mental health different or similar from high school? The extremely high-stress levels and mental health issues among students have resulted from the Covid-19 pandemic. Also, COVID-19 is why there is a rise in mental health issues in general, people are stuck in the house and scared of getting sick or … Continue reading College and high s... Read More