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Financial literacy course to LU Reply

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By Katie Peters- Arts Editor

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Doctor Neil Hatem teaching during the first session of IDS217X: Intermediate Financial Literacy on January 23 in the Science and Technology Center.
Photo Courtesy of Kiononia Howard.

College students learn a lot of valuable skills during their time at school to help them navigate their professional careers. But how many classes are offered to help students navigate adult life? For the past 10 years, Associate Professor of Mathematics Dr. Neil Hatem has taken one day to teach financial literacy in each class he teaches. Now, Hatem is working to make Intermediate Financial Literacy a required one-credit course for every undergraduate student.

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Lasell Votes drives success with registration campaign Reply

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Anna Sarneso serving at one of many registration drives to spread voter awareness around campus, hosted by Lasell Votes. Photo Courtesy of Adam Hallenbeck.

By Adam Hallenbeck – Sports Editor

When are the primary elections? How do I register to vote? What is an absentee ballot? All of these questions and more are founding pillars to the new campus initiative, Lasell Votes.

Lasell Votes is a nonpartisan initiative working to increase voter engagement, awareness and education both on and off-campus. The goal of this initiative is to help students identify their political voice as a part of who they are and be able to do so in a safe environment.

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US Attorney Lelling speaks to Prof. DeBole’s class Reply

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By Taylor Viles – 1851 Staff

United States Attorney Andrew Lelling joined Assistant Professor of Political Science Paul DeBole’s POLS101: American Government class on Friday, Nov. 22 to discuss his occupation and political factors he faces.

“The level of political polarization in our society has caused more and more people to grow impatient with the rule of law,” said Lelling, encouraging everyone present to vote if they want to change laws.

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Dr. Eason advocates for Mass. athletic training Reply

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Professor Eason presenting at the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) last year. Photo Courtesy of  Christianne Eason

By Taylor Viles – 1851 Staff

It’s not often in people’s lives they get the chance to make a real difference in our profession. They try, but often come up short or lack the motivation to begin in the first place. Assistant Professor of Athletic Training and Doctor Christianne Eason is not one of these people.

Doctor Eason is one of a few Massachusetts athletic trainers heading up a bill to make their profession more accessible. “Athletic trainers are healthcare professionals,” said Eason.

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Students bring creative outlet to IC3 Reply

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Dubem Oakfar addressing Glitter’s crowd.

 

 

By Madison Raffone – Copy Editor

On Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. in the IC3, Gliter’s energy overtook the space, with students nearly overflowing the room. Similar to an open mic, students were able to come and enjoy or perform anything they’d like on stage. Junior Dubem Okafor started Glitter in his first year at Lasell.

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A Full House for Lasell University’s First Indigenous People’s Day Celebration Reply

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By Olivia Fernandes – 1851 Staff

 

Marilynn-Leigh Francis (left) with mother, Marilynn Francis, (right).
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At the Arnow Campus Center, a full house of students attended Lasell’s first Indigenous People’s Day Celebration hosted by junior Duffy Martin in collaboration with Lasell’s Donahue Institute. The speakers of the event were one of the remaining Lobster Women Marilynn-Leigh Francis and mother Marilynn Francis, who taught Marilynn-Leigh the way of the Lobster People. More…

Swipe or no swiping: What is happening at 1851? Reply

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By Katie Peters & Casey DiBari – Arts Editor & Opinion Editor

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Students wait in long line to order food from the 1851 late-night option. Photo by Katie Peters.

When students returned this September, they were met with a surprise when they arrived at The 1851 Grill to get their late-night dinner. Instead of the usual meal swipe for anything on the menu under $7.99, students learned that was only an option for five items; everything else they had to pay for with dining dollars.

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Lasell Works provides early work experience, lower tuition Reply

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By Holly Feola – News Editor

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Kaitlyn Hennessy in her room taking online classes for her first day of sophomore year. Photo Courtesy of Kaitlyn Hennessy.

The Lasell Works program made its debut for first-year students in fall 2018. Despite the program being introduced last year, it continues to evolve. Lasell Works is a four-year, declining tuition program that equips students early on with skills for their future professional careers.

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