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Parnassus wins national award
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Parnassus literary arts magazine.
The Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) is recognizing Northern Essex Community College’s student literary magazine, Parnassus, with a national Pacemaker Award. This makes Parnassus one of the top student collegiate magazines in the country, as this marks the fifth time the ACP has recognized the magazine with the distinction. Read More
SGA president hopes to inspire Dominican students
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Outgoing SGA President Elijah Antunes (left) swears in Pedro Rentas.
With 126,000 followers on TikTok and multiple press and media appearances sharing his experience with the MassReconnect program, Business Transfer student Pedro Rentas is a familiar face. Now, he plans to use that recognition to advocate for his fellow students as the new president of the Northern Essex Community College Student Government Association (SGA). Read More
Music thrives Christmas
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Music students Cheryl Lopez, Sean Gaff and Cierra Townshend rehearse for the Ugly Christmas Sweater concert
With a full lineup of events, the Music Department is showcasing the talents of its students and their efforts in and out of classrooms, rehearsing for the end of the semester. Students, faculty, staff and the public are welcome to participate and encouraged to support the art performances. Read More
A field trip to meet epic story of ‘Aida’: SOAR students went to the opera in Boston
Photos by Music Professor Alisa Bucchiere
NECC Music and SOAR students attend the opera “Aida” performed by the Boston Lyric Opera Company on Nov. 8.
On Nov. 8, NECC Music and SOAR students enjoyed for the first time an opera performance, “Aida,” at the Emerson Colonial Theater in Boston under the direction of the Boston Lyric Opera Company. Read More
Deep dive into the classroom 3
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Professor of Introduction to Liberal Arts Maurisa Charest
At around 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, 26 students from Lawrence High School filled the seats in Room L014 in the Dimitry building on the Northern Essex Community College Lawrence campus to explore the Liberal Arts and Humanities. Read More
Hope and help for the holidays: NECC’s mental health resources for students in need
For students dealing with anxiety and depression, this time of year can be particularly challenging. Northern Essex Community College (NECC) offers a range of mental health resources aimed at supporting students through these pressures, providing a foundation for those who may feel overwhelmed during this season. Read More
Tech made to think?
How AI is shaping student learning Students at Northern Essex Community College (NECC) are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to support their studies, raising questions about whether these tools are enhancing their learning or simply doing the thinking for them. Read More
NECC hosts forum on opioids and Narcan use
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From noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, Northern Essex Community College’s Human Services Program partnered with Emmon’s Heart to present a discussion and training in harm reduction and the administration of Narcan in the case of a suspected overdose. Participants gained knowledge about opioid overdose risks, recognition, and response steps. Read More
The prevalence of procrastination
Procrastination is a large issue when it comes to school work, but how common is it? Is there a difference between procrastinating in high school versus college? Have you ever gone to turn in a discussion board a few hours before it is due and noticed that your submission is still the first? This is no Read More
Voters to decide if MCAS requirement stays
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Melissa Ferris, an NECC student, takes a photo of the QR code to Vote411.org website posted on the bulletin in the Spurk building.
Massachusetts voters face a crucial decision that could reshape the state’s education landscape as they consider eliminating a long-standing standardized testing requirement for high school graduation. Read More