Students play music as part of Spring Jam on the Haverhill campus April 17. On Wednesday April 17th, Northern Essex held its annual Spring Jam for students and faculty, with many activities and different events taking place on campus. There was food, free giveaways, games, but most important for a lot of people, music. If you were anywhere on the Haverhill Campus April 17th from 11 through 1, you were most definitely graced with…
A unique oopportunity strikes Northern Essex Community College once every four years. With the 2024 presidential election on the rise, this semester students were given the opportunity to embark on a quest for the presidency; a course that explores the process of running for president. This course was created by Northern Essex Community College Professor Richard Padova in “2007 as an upper-level, special topic history elective” he said. Padova said he decided to create the Quest for the Presidency course to share his “interest in presidential history, campaigns and elections.” In 2008 the course came into full effect and Padova began “teaching it every four years during a presidential election year” he said. NECC student Giovanni Cruz said he enrolled in this course not only because a flier on a bulletin board caught his eye, but because he was “curious [to learn how a president] is chosen by the people.” Students who enroll in this course can expect to engage in class discussions that analyze the candidates and issues occurring in a specific election year. In addition, students are given an opportunity to “complete three independent projects throughout the semester” that allows them to explore the world of politics beyond…
The eclipse is seen from NECC’s Haverhill campus on April 8. On April 8, Northern Essex Community College hosted an Eclipse Party for those who wanted to view the eclipse and spend time with friends and loved ones. The Career Services Staff at Northern Essex Community College also joined the Eclipse party, along with NECC staff and students. While I was fortunate enough to join the party as well, I also had the chance to…
PACE student of the year Emma Ruggiero, center, holds her award with PACE staff, left to right: Christine Carbone, Jessica Rocker, Esther Peralta, and PACE director Kristin Arnold. The PACE awards dinner was held on April 23. During this celebration, student members of PACE were recognized for their commitment and academic excellence. PACE which stands for Pathways to Academic & Career Excellence, is a student support services program funded by a TRIO grant from the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO programs are open to students who are first generation college students, low-income or students with disabilities. If you are wondering…
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Pitcher Jayden Voelker winding up to throw a pitcher After a 2-0 week from The Knights ace, Jayden Voelker of Coventry, RI he received the NJCAA pitcher of the week honor for the April 18th week. The right-handed pitcher struck out 24 batters across 10 innings and lowered his season ERA (earned run average) to 2.95 that week. Voelker threw a five-inning gem on March 30th against Roxbury that saw all 15 outs come from strikeouts. This was something head coach Jeff Mejia “had never seen anything like it.” The sophomore dazzled again in his next start on April 13th…
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The movie poster for Problemista. Over the course of the past few months, three of the new movies I saw in theaters that stood out to me were Love Lies Bleeding, Problemista, and Civil War. Those three movies are each quite different in terms of genre, plot, themes, and other aspects, but they are all A24 titles that I love. A24 is a production company, but A24 is also its own distributor. That means that they’re an independent entity in the sense that they’re not owned by a larger company such as Disney or Warner Brothers. A24 is no stranger…
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As I stand on the precipice of bidding adieu to Northern Essex Community College, my heart swells with a myriad of emotions, each one a testament to the depth and breadth of my collegiate journey. It is a journey that has unfolded over the course of several years, marked by moments of triumph and adversity, growth and reflection, laughter, and tears. Now, as I prepare to embark on the next chapter of my life’s narrative, I am compelled to pause and reflect on the profound impact that NECC has had on my academic, personal, and professional development. At the heart…
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