Opinion
Making a case for a new Sports and Fitness Center : Accessibility, condition of building and fields could be improved
After high school a lot of student athletes who decide that they want to continue their career in athletics begin the process of choosing a school. When choosing a school, as I wrote about in my last article, there are many different things you must think about before deciding where to go. One of the most critical things must be the school’s athletic facility and complex. Read More
Career Services says get LinkedIn for success
LinkedIn is an essential resource for college students to prepare for and begin careers. It provides an opportunity to connect with people, build a professional network, develop and showcase skills, projects, and experience to potential employers, search for positions, research companies, organizations, and individuals, and more. It is important to create a professional Linked... Read More
Letter to the editor: Community Resources help students
Dear NECC Observer, I’m an Associate Professor, in my twelfth year working at NECC, and this is my first time writing a letter to the editor of this paper. What moves me to write is my concern about the recent removal of a crucial staff position at the college. Last month, our community learned that there will no longer be a Civic Engagement, Service-Learning, and Com Read More
Reproductive rights attacked: MAGA Republicans strip women of their rights to choose again
This week Federal Judge Mathew Kacsmaryk, the sole federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, ruled to ban the use of the abortion medication Mifepristone. A medication that has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for over two decades, and you can thank the Republican Senator from Missouri Josh Hawley and his antiabortion activist wife Erin Hawley for influencing the judge... Read More
U.S. dollar in jeopardy
The Brics nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) have been discussing the idea of deplatforming the U.S dollar as the world’s reserve currency for several years now. This concept has gained a lot of attention in recent times, with the increasing tensions between the United States and China, and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy. Chinese... Read More
NECC veggies, SNAP outreach, cake, gratitude and 223,568 pounds later
The Community Resources area at Northern Essex Community College has partnered with Community Action Lawrence and Community Action Haverhill to have a SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) authorized outreach worker attend our next mobile food mart on Tuesday, April 25. Pick up your veggies and receive information on qualification for SNAP. Get assistance if a curre... Read More
Fighting period poverty
Many individuals and adolescents have to go through the experience of menstruation monthly. This occurence not only comes along with cramps, pains, bloating, and mood swings, but it also comes with a cost. Many women have to purchase products to control the outcome of such. They often have to spend a considerable amount of money on tampons, panty liners, pads, discs and so for... Read More
Why the liberal arts? Why students should be encouraged to pursue their passions in the Humanities
Among the countless majors presented to college students, the category of the Liberal Arts has been one often looked down upon. However, this seemingly miniscule degree has a multitude of benefits that can aid anyone in many areas of life. With its numerous fields, from psychology to dance, the Liberal Arts really have a place for everybody. Read More
Gun violence in schools
It’s almost been a year since I wrote my first editorial story in the NECC Observer, where I touched on gun violence in the United States. On Monday March 27th, 2023, another mass school shooting happened. I think it’s important to touch back on this subject. This time we are going to focus primarily on school shootings. The shooting that took place Monday in Nashville Tennes... Read More
Handshake and LinkedIn, your career platforms
Handshake is NECC’s career platform, featuring internship and job postings, connections to employers, and the opportunity to attend virtual events to learn about companies, careers, and industries. It is the #1-way college students get hired and is very commonly used in many colleges and universities. If you are planning to transfer to a four-year school, odds are good that thi... Read More