Opinion
What is True Beauty?
“So many women deal with this issue. It breaks my heart to see someone who doesn’t see themselves the way God does.” Carmona says she has also dealt with this issue. “One of the exercises I have the women at my church do is to actually have them look in the mirror and tell themselves that they’re beautiful. I know its corny … one of those things you only see in movies, but it w... Read More
Campus Cafe
Last year, NECC decided to remodel their cafe located in the Student Center, but many students are unaware of what it even has to offer. A majority of students said they didn’t even know where the cafe was located. Read More
Day vs. Night Classes
NECC does not only offer classes during the daytime — they also offer classes later at night for people whose schedules do not fit school during the day. Read More
Is Blackboard Useful?
“Welcome to the Blackboard site. Please take some time to become familiar with this site,” said Patricia Portanova. Read More
Getting Sick of Snowtopia?
This past month here in New England can be described in one word: snowy. With record breaking snow falls drowning us in feet of snow every week, these snowy New England winters get old real fast. If you’re like me and are sick of living in cold New England, there’s hope! Take a look at these Top 4 colleges to transfer to after your time at NECC, all of which are located in warm... Read More
NECC Students On Netflix
Services like Hulu and Netflix have become a juggernaut in the entertainment industry. With millions of subscribers signed up for these streaming services, the question that remains is “Are the cable and theater companies in trouble?” Read More
Are tattoos acceptable in the workplace?
Art has been around longer than any other human creation. From decorative hand axes to cave paintings, from the Renaissance to modern art to postmodern art and beyond, humans have always been driven to express themselves. Some like to paint or draw their art while others like to express their art on their body. Tattoos have also been around for centuries. Tattoos are their own ... Read More
Massachusetts legalization of marijuana
On Nov. 6, 2012, the voters of Massachusetts approved the legal use of medicinal marijuana, yet there still is not one dispensary open. Why? Question 3 passed with 63 percent approval. On Jan. 1, 2013, the law took effect, eliminating criminal and civil penalties for the possession and use of up to a 60-day supply of marijuana, provided that the patient possesses a state issued... Read More
Texting in class can be a distraction
Although many NECC professors request that students refrain from using their electronic devices during class, texting and social media continue to be a distraction during lectures and exams. Read More
End of semester blues
On one side, it’s almost over. Students are almost done and winter break is coming. However, there’s still so much to do. There are papers to write. There are final exams to study for. There’s a multitude of work still to be done and it seems like it all falls on the same week. Read More