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Building for tomorrow
NECC Observer
One goal on the Northern Essex Community College project list is the renovation for the B and E building on the Haverhill campus. “B building” also the General Services Center and “E building” also the Science Building will bring staff, students, and other occupants a better facility and campus life with new science labs, offices, … Continue reading Bu
Some student obstacles and solutions
NECC Observer
Students certainly can run into obstacles throughout their school year. Sometimes these obstacles can be like a stumbling block from a school staff member who is supposed to have every student’s best interest at heart, otherwise they may be working in the wrong kind of institution. It is a true statement that not every teacher … Continue reading Some s
There’s a buzz in the air
NECC Observer
Springtime is here. It’s time to open the windows, let in the fresh air, and hear those sounds of spring: chirping birds, chittering squirrels…and buzzing leaf blowers?!? While March goes out like a lamb, landscapers are roaring up their equipment, blasting our neighborhoods with the unbearable whining of 90 mile-per-hour air. Let no soil microbe ̷
Prime video adapts Life is Strange as saga ends
NECC Observer
When I first stepped into the world of Life is Strange, it was 2013 in Arcadia Bay, Oregon. It embraced 2012–2014 Tumblr aesthetics, Polaroid cameras and pop culture references. The nostalgia and the idea that every choice matters and can be undone hooked me immediately. For many Millennials and Gen Z fans, that style of … Continue reading Prime video
Interview with local drag queen Madam Zapple
NECC Observer
This interview has been edited for clarity and readability. Here at the Observer, we were recently fortunate enough to chat with a local drag queen, Madam Zapple. Madam Zapple can be found on Instagram at @madamzapple. Check out the interview below! Shaun Hood: How and when did you start off as a drag queen? Madam … Continue reading Interview with loca
Tarot Talk Part 4: The Finale Completion, reflection, and the road ahead
NECC Observer
The final exam period has concluded, all essays have been submitted and a palpable silence has settled over both Northern Essex Community College campuses. After weeks of sheer willpower and navigating the academic “fog,” it is time to transition from high-gear action back into a state of reflection. We have moved past the initial “Awakening” … Continu
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