Opinion
The need for ranked choice voting
While controversial in nature, ranked choice voting has recently seen a surge in popularity, and the state of Massachusetts should adopt it, but only if done right. Read More
Stay prepared for advising appointments
The majority of full-time community college students aim to get an associate’s degree in two years, but if you’re not properly prepared for your advising appointments, your adviser might not be able to help you register for all the classes you need. Read More
Constitution Day celebrates founding principles
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Benjamin Swanney reads the Constitution during the Constitution Day event on Sept. 17.
On September 17, 2006, Northern Essex Community College celebrated the 239th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution. Read More
Five ways to boost your job search beyond online applications
You’ve probably heard the term doom scrolling: endlessly swiping through social media and losing track of time. Job searching can feel much the same way. You scroll through page after page of postings, looking for a role that matches your skills, interests, and goals. Before you know it, two hours have passed. Read More
Is social media ruining DWTS?
Last year, Dancing with the Stars celebrated its 20th year on the air. The reality dance show, having aired on ABC, aired its 34th season, with notable celebrity contestants including actress Danielle Fishel, Pentatonix singer Scott Hoying, comedian Andy Richter, conservationist Robert Irwin, and influencers Alix Earle, Whitney Leavitt, and Jen Affleck all vying for the covete... Read More
Don’t get scammed in your job search
Searching for a job is stressful enough, but today there’s an added challenge: identifying real opportunities from convincing scams. On sites like Indeed, fake postings can blend in with legitimate ones, making it hard to know who’s actually hiring. Before you hit “apply,” take a moment and verify it’s real. So, what can you do? Take control of your search and consider the foll... Read More
There’s a buzz in the air
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The lawn in front of the Spurk building on the Haverhill campus.
Springtime is here. It’s time to open the windows, let in the fresh air, and hear those sounds of spring: chirping birds, chittering squirrels…and buzzing leaf blowers?!? While March goes out like a lamb, landscapers are roaring up their equipment, blasting our neighborhoods with the unbearable whining of 90 mile-per-hour air... Read More
The dangers of cancel culture
MomTok and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Taylor Frankie Paul is once again at the center of controversy, this time following the resurfacing of a video allegedly sent out by her ex, Dakota Mortensen. In the clip, Taylor appears to be physically lashing out — throwing metal barstools and confronting Dakota during what seems to be a highly volatile and emotional altercati... Read More
Get experience without experience
Summer’s coming up fast, and suddenly everyone’s talking about internships, part time jobs, and “getting experience.” You’re ready to apply — but then you hit a roadblock: every job wants experience you don’t have yet. That’s literally why you’re applying. Here’s the good news: you can build experience before you land that first big role. You just have to get a little creative.... Read More