Opinion
Getting started with your career: Five resources you can access right now
Building a career can feel like an overwhelming, long-term project, but you don’t have to figure everything out at once. College is one of the best times to ask questions, meet people in different fields, and get a feel for what you might want to do. Even small conversations or quick events can teach you something useful. Instead of waiting until your last semester, start explo... Read More
Invest in your career this winter
Congratulations – you made it to the end of the semester! Whether you’re starting a winter class, working, prepping for spring semester, or doing a bit of everything, now’s a great time to invest in your future. We’ve pulled together some career resources you can start using right away. Pick one the at speaks to you to get started! Read More
Looking forward to spring theater production
NECC Theater will be taking on Angels in America by Tony Kushner. To say I’m excited is an understatement. NECC is a multiple award winning theater program and I can not wait to see how they create this production. Read More
On shame and guilt
“I wouldn’t want my money to go toward perpetuation of privilege,” declared Larry Summers, speaking to students at Northern Essex Community College on October 2, 2019, less than two months after the death of his alleged “wingman,” Jeffrey Epstein. The recent release of a trove of emails from the Epstein estate provides us with an instructive opportunity to reflect on the rela... Read More
Getting ready for finals
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Northern Essex Community College is is getting ready for finals week! It’s the end of the Fall 2025 semester with students preparing for finals and checking to make sure they have turned everything in.
Start searching for an internship
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Internships are a great way to start exploring your career while you’re still in college. You don’t need tons of experience – just your coursework, curiosity, and willingness to learn. Whether you apply online or reach out to a company on your own, internships give you a chance to gain entry-level experience, meet professionals in your field, and figure out what kind of work ac... Read More
Uncertainty remains as Supreme Court rejects appeal on marriage equality
On Monday Nov. 10, 2025, the Supreme court declined a petition brought forward by Kim Davis, a former Kentucky County Clerk who gained national attention after failing to sign marriage licenses for same-sex couples. The petition was to revisit the decision made on Obergefell v. Hodges, the landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide a decade ago. Davis face... Read More
Raising awareness for those suffering with CRPS
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 20.4% of U.S. adults (50.2 million people) experienced chronic pain in 2019. This means that about 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with chronic pain, according to the CDC. Conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) are a chronic pain condition that can be extremely debilita... Read More
X marks the spot
In response to The Observer’s shout-out in their October 9th issue about older students coming to NECC for educational opportunities, I want to shout back about how great NECC has been for us oldies who have ventured back into classrooms. I began my studies for my Associates in 2021 (which means that I was here before it was the cool thing to do) and have been enjoying my time... Read More