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Transfer Fair helps students think about next step
With the fall semester moving along, students at Northern Essex Community College had a chance to think about their next step at the annual College Transfer Fair on Nov. 4. The event took place in the El-Hefni Building on the Lawrence campus and brought many students into the lobby throughout the afternoon. Read More
Honoring veterans at NECC
Photo by Linda Goss
Attendees at the special event to honor veterans at NECC on Nov. 6.
On Nov. 6, a special event took place on the Haverhill campus at NECC to honor those who have served in themilitary ahead of Veterans Day. Read More
Give thanks, give back: Thanksgiving food drive
Join the Northern Essex Community College community in spreading holiday cheer! Our Student Government Association (SGA) is teaming up with faculty and staff to collect and assemble Thanksgiving Bags filled with essential, shelf-stable goodies for students in need. Food collection boxes will be available at Haverhill Commons (C201) and at the Lawrence Student Life Office (L144)... Read More
Impacts from government shutdown grow
As of late October, the U.S government has been shut down for over 23 days. Reason being that the Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on certain bills. The main sticking point in the budget negotiations is about the ACA, Affordable Care Act. This is so the people can have affordable health care in the U.S and not have to worry about not having to pay so much for health care. Read More
A penny for your thoughts
In May 2025, the Secretary of Treasury was ordered to stop the production of new pennies. The production of pennies has been ordered to stop in the beginning of 2026, which is getting closer as the days go by. As the discontinuation of pennies is nearing, there are raising concerns and potential benefits. Read More
Global Politics Club meeting focuses on flags
NECC’s Global Politics Club recently took a breather between heavy subjects. Recent topics of discussion at Professor Stephen Russell’s Global Politics Club have ranged from the youthful uprising of Nepal to the heavily-broadcasted humanitarian crisis of Gaza’s siege and starvation. Read More
Weekly specials back at Perfect Blend Cafe
The Perfect Blend Café at C Spurk Building in the Haverhill campus of NECC has brought back Weekly Wednesday Specials for the fall semester. This was mostly due to both persuasion and helpful decision making by the café staff to bring back this beneficial trend for those attending NECC who just need a little treat. Read More
Shuttle transformation?
Photo by Melvin Perez
NECC’s blue bus shuttle
It has become a lifesaver for students that need to travel in between both Lawrence and Haverhill Campuses. The shuttles typically run every hour and even a few times in the late evening, picking up and dropping off students at both campuses. Read More
YMCA child care moves off campus
Several staff members recently spoke with this reporter about the transition of the child care space leaving D building (the sports and fitness center) and the content that will take up the space in the future. Read More
Students put faith in NECC
Students and faculty put their faith in NECC. They look to NECC for a safe campus and secure data protection, but specifically, air clear from airborne particles such as viral aerosols, mold and wildfire smoke. Dez Kelly, Liberal Arts major at NECC, speaks of community care and grassroots organization. But, when it comes to how NECC takes precautions to protect its students, K... Read More