By Seán McGlone – Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief Seán McGlone sits down with President Michael Alexander to discuss any new developments about the potential merger with Mount Ida College.
Author: The 1851 Chronicle
Chronicle’d Podcast: Episode 1, Vice President of Enrollment Kate O’Connor Reply
By Seán McGlone – Editor-in-Chief
In the first episode of the returning Chronicle’d Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Seán McGlone sits down with Vice President of Enrollment Management and member of the Consolidation Steering Committee, Kate O’Connor, to discuss the exploration of a potential merger with Mount Ida College.
Washington teaches community ‘We don’t look like our stories’ Reply
By Ruth Kehinde – 1851 Staff
Speaker Monti Washington hosted his presentation “From the Streets to the Stage” on February 22. Washington discussed how his rough upbringing made him a better person and stressed the importance of being yourself. Photo by Katie Schneider
Award winning poet, actor, and motivational speaker Monti Washington talked about the fundamentals of life in his presentation, “From the Streets to the Stage,” in de Witt Hall on February 22. In his presentation he described the goals that individuals have are dreams and in order to make them come true, we need to have confidence within ourselves for without it, progression will never be possible. More…
Sports Management students recognized for academic excellence and community service Reply
By Seán McGlone – Editor-in-Chief
Balancing schoolwork, extracurricular activities and community service can be very demanding for students. However, for senior Tim Major and junior Lane Sulzer, this is what earned them the second annual M. Perry Chapman Community Service and Scholarship Award.
SOC 307 students advocate for “Lease on Life” Reply
Photo courtesy of Cody McCormick
A group of Lasell Students are currently advocating for the passage of the Criminal Justice Reform Bill in the Massachusetts State Legislation. Their campaign, Lease On Life, is seeking to get Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker to give support on this bill that will give second chances to low level or first-time offenders as well as help the school-to-prison pipeline. The students are members of SOC 307 “Action for Social Justice” class, taught by Assistant Professor of Social Sciences Betsy Leondar-Wright. The bill would ultimately improve the Criminal Justice System and students are asking for help in the campaign to make sure the bill is passed.
Conservation Law Foundation enlightens students on ocean conservation Reply
By Megan Palumbo – Sports Editor
On Thursday February 22, LEAF Club sponsored a presentation on ocean conservation. Allison Lorenc spoke from the Conservation Law Foundation (CFL).
This organization is known for using law, science and the market to preserve oceans. Their main focuses include clean energy, clean water, environmental justice and ocean conservation. More…
Men’s basketball ends on a high note Reply
James Macey – 1851 Staff
Men’s Basketball reached the GNAC Playoffs for the third year in a row this season. Photo by Katie Scheinder
Men’s Basketball made it to the Great Northeastern Athletic Conference semifinals but lost 97-86 against the number one seed, Albertus Magnus Falcons. Finishing fourth in the GNAC, the team secured a spot in the postseason for their third consecutive year.
What does it mean to be a Laser? Reply
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- Morgan Choquet, Women’s Lacrosse: “I think we really identify with being a team, and we work really hard to be cohesive and have great chemistry. I think my team does a really good job of that.”
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- Ben Lane, Men’s Track and Field: “Everything that I have learned from being a part of the team will help me after college and in some cases, being a part of Lasell athletics can help me with connections in life outside of college.”
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- Ashley Gatchell, Women’s Softball: “We like to use our voices and the platform that we have for good, because we know that we do have some sort of platform, so it’s good to just stick to who we are and we all know each other.”
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- Matteo Cugno, Men’s Soccer: “You strive to do better, basically your family/team, they want you to strive to be better. They want you to get good grades to be on the field next semester. They want to be there to push you and you want to do the same for everyone else.”
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- Nathan Gallo, Men’s Volleyball: “It means to be part of a team and community that helps bring out your best self every way they can.”
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- Olivia Addington, Women’s Volleyball: “Being a Laser has really been such an honor…It’s fantastic that this school gave me a chance to continue playing the sport I love and to make my few years here as exciting as I can.”
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- Andre Marchesseault, Men’s Baseball: “It’s more than just a sport–it’s about representing the school and the hard work we put out on the field.”
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- Allie Clancy, Women’s Track and Field: “To be a Laser is to be resilient and to work hard in a team setting and represent your school.”
