By Armando Machado – 1851 Staff
The Small Business Institute at Lasell has held a grant competition for the past few years with the winners earning up $1000-$2000 for a small business idea. Not only do they receive funding to propel their ideas but the winners receive three months of mentoring and coaching from leading business professionals.
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By Laurent Sicard – 1851 Staff
More often than not, the truth is ugly; but even if you seldom look it in the eye, you’ll have to face it eventually. Last month’s The Birth of a Nation, directed by Nate Parker, confronts the harsh historical narrative of a successful slave revolt in Virginia. In addition to producing, and directing this film, Nate Parker also occupies the lead role of Nat Turner, an enslaved preacher who fans the flames of revolution, and is emancipated. Released on October 7, this film has not enjoyed longevity; if you weren’t aware of its existence, it’s because it’s been removed from your local movie theater, as it was with mine.
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If you missed the peaceful protest in Boston Common after the election results, give it a view here. All photos taken by staff photographer Michael Bueno.
By Tristan Davis – Features Editor
Tristan Davis sits down with Admissions Counselor Christopher Gray to talk about the recruitment and the growing Lasell student body.
By James Macey – Contributing Writer
As the 2016-17 NBA season kicks into gear, the Celtics stand at 10-7. They are a team on the rise, beginning to find some rhythm, and one of the youngest teams in the NBA.
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Congratulations to Alejandra Carrero for winning the 2nd annual Study Abroad Video Contest!
Alejandra Carrero; Vietnam Shoulder to Shoulder; Fall 2015
By Tristan Davis – Features Editor
Tristan Davis shares his thoughts on 2016 in America including the presidential election.
By James Payne – 1851 Staff
Steve Bartman, please show us your face again. You have been forgiven.
An achievement that nobody thought could ever be done, has been done. And no, I’m not talking about flying cars or time travel (although, “Back to the Future” almost predicted this feat with their time travel).
I’m talking about the Chicago Cubs winning the 2016 World Series. 108 years of goats, black cats, misery and waiting has come to an end. The Cubs defeated the Cleveland Indians 8-7 in Game 7 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, and today they are parading around Chicago to celebrate.
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