Opinion
Starting off the semester right
From myself and all of us at the Observer, welcome back! I hope you had a restful and fun summer. For those who are just joining the Northern Essex community, Here’s a few ways Read More
The story remains the same
Plenty of haymakers have been thrown but none of them are connecting. Watching the second presidential debate reminded me of one thing. A tired pair of overweight boxers trying desperately to knock each other out with one massive punch and looking terribly un-athletic while doing it. Neither have the makeup of a politician let alone a president. Both sides are attacking each... Read More
David Ortiz: Beyond the batters box
Another autumn is well under way and along with the holiday cheer, bright colors, and pumpkin spice lattes there is another thing notorious to October around here. The Red Sox used to be known for their epic collapses right around now but over the years they have flipped the script. Over the last decade and a half, David Ortiz has lead them to the promised land again and agai... Read More
2016’s ‘The Jungle Book’ outshines original
Some people are absolutely militant when it comes to the idea of remakes. “Why bother trying to fix what isn’t broken?” they roar, spittle flying from their mouths as they work themselves up into a futile rage. “Is nothing sacred?” Read More
Opinion: Lawrence campus offers better food
A small counter sits in the Dimitri building atrium selling food and drinks to students. The counter is known as Napolitana, and serves as the main food vendor for the Lawrence campus as well as the building acro Read More
NECC can’t wait for summer
As the days get longer, and temperatures get warmer (sort of), NECC students are looking forward the summer months just weeks away. Read More
Don’t let anyone bring you down
It seems like it doesn’t matter how hard you study or how many hours you work; someone will always think it wasn’t enough. Read More
Trending now: thrift stores galore
Although NECC campuses have been coated with fresh snow on this first week of April, students can’t deny that one of the best parts about spring is shopping for a new wardrobe. With loans breathing down your neck, and a long list of other expenses, this might be a great time to start being frugal. Buying clothing from a thrift shop will not only save you money, it just might he... Read More
Do-It-Yourself Spa Day!
With today’s abundance of beauty treatment centers, it’s hard to believe that people used to polish their own fingernails and tweeze each other’s eyebrows in the kitchen. Although salons and spas are forced to compete for our business and even with coupons and package deals, sometimes the prices still seem outrageous. Many of these expensive treatments can be done at home with ... Read More
Everyone is talking about Kesha
Pop star Kesha and her music producer Dr. Luke, who allegedly raped her, have been filling up the tabloids these past couple of weeks, as a judge denied her an injunction that would have released her from her contract with Sony. Reportedly, Dr. Luke abused Kesha for years, beginning shortly after she signed a record deal with him in 2006, and then not only threatened to destroy... Read More