Runway 2012 showcases senior styles

Senior Liz Taber’s line, “Rotten’s Dolls,” was inspired by rocker Johnny Rotten.
Photo by Natalie Kfoury

By Marie-Elise-Bliss — 1851 Staff

Saturday, April 28, was the premiere of Lasell’s senior collections in the Athletic Cen­ter; the final showcase of student’s last four years was squeezed in a two-and-a-half min­ute presentation by each student designer.

The gym was transformed from a bas­ketball court into a full-blown runway set, thanks to Lecturer Peter Watson’s Interior Design class. The seats were filled with family members, friends, peers, profes­sors, and industry professionals. Continue reading “Runway 2012 showcases senior styles” →

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Looney caps college career

Chair award winner to speak at graduation 

Senior Class President Kasey Looney will address her fellow classmates on May 13.
Photo by Kristina Kaufman

By Alyssa M. Lusky — C0-Editor-in-Chief

According to Vice President of Stu­dent Affairs Diane Austin, since she first landed at Lasell, Senior Kasey Looney has had the “Lasell Fever.” Looney ran for first-year Class President in September of 2008, and since then has led the Class of 2012. On May 13, she will address her fellow classmates one last time when she delivers her commencement address alongside Congressman Barney Frank.

“I’m really excited to address [my] class. I can’t wait to speak in front of [thou­sands of] people and see how that feels,” said Looney, who hails from Leicester, Mass. “I want to have a conversation with the crowd and put some personality into it.” Continue reading “Looney caps college career” →

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Runway 2012 showcases senior styles

Senior Liz Taber’s line, “Rotten’s Dolls,” was inspired by rocker Johnny Rotten.
Photo by Natalie Kfoury

By Marie-Elise Bliss — 1851 Staff

 

Saturday, April 28, was the premiere of Lasell’s senior collections in the Athletic Cen­ter; the final showcase of student’s last four years was squeezed in a two-and-a-half min­ute presentation by each student designer.

The gym was transformed from a bas­ketball court into a full-blown runway set, thanks to Lecturer Peter Watson’s Interior Design class. The seats were filled with family members, friends, peers, profes­sors, and industry professionals. Continue reading “Runway 2012 showcases senior styles” →

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Last Call for Walberg

Brett Walberg (on saxophone) and his supporting musicians played in a performance titled “Brett Walberg’s Last Call.” The show marked Walberg’s final performance at Lasell as he and the others played original songs and covers that spanned his college career.
Photo by Natalie Kfoury

By Natalie Kfoury — A&E Editor

Senior Brett Walberg gave his final musical performance at Lasell on April 26 at an event entitled “Brett Walberg’s Last Call.” After four years of perform­ing at receptions and in pit band, Wal­berg presented all the music he has played during his time at Lasell in a touching and inti­mate performance in Yamawaki. Continue reading “Last Call for Walberg” →

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2012 graduates share final thoughts

Class of 2012,

It’s been real! We have seen the worst of times, as well as the best of times. For me, personally, it has been a growing ex­perience, and I have made some of the best friendships who will be with me forever. I have met some of the smartest and fun­niest people of my life here. It has been an honor to have class with most of you. I just want to say “Thank you” for all of the memories, and this time spent at Lasell will live with me forever.

— Javon Williams Continue reading “2012 graduates share final thoughts” →

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Editor’s Column: Goodbye Lasell

By Alyssa M. Lusky — Co-Editor-in-Chief

One word, two syllables, or seven letters are just a few ways to describe arguably one of the most hated words in the English language – goodbye. Goodbyes are something that I haven’t had to seriously think about for a while. For the past four years, it has mostly been “See you later” as we leave campus for the summer, knowing that we’ll be returning in the fall. Now, for the Class of 2012, we’re about to experience something different. When we say goodbye on May 13, we won’t be returning in September.

Saying goodbye to the place I’ve called “home” for the past four years, and the peo­ple I’ve called “family” hadn’t crossed my mind until last night.

Throughout college, I’ve been a “nanny” of sorts to many children throughout New­ton. However, there’s one family that sticks out among the rest because I’ve been with them for the past three years.

Last night was the last time I would ever take care of them. The now 7-year-old refused to brush her teeth and get ready for bed until I told her I would take her and her brother out for an ice cream cone before I moved in a couple of weeks. Without realizing it, I had just opened a can of worms. Continue reading “Editor’s Column: Goodbye Lasell” →

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Dishwasher throws in the towel

Tony Spicer, 54, is retiring from his job as a dishwasher in Valentine Dining Hall. He’s worked in Lasell’s kitchen for 34 years and walked to work every day from his home in Newton
Photo courtesy of Christine Hubbard

By Jordan R. Mayblum — Co-Editor-in-Chief 

For 34 years, there was no mistaking when 8:30 a.m. had arrived in Valentine Dining Hall. Every day at that time for more than three decades, Tony Spicer was com­pleting his walk to work as a dishwasher. “I think that’s long enough,” Spicer said.

This May, the 54-year-old will make the walk for the last time as he prepares to retire from Lasell College. Continue reading “Dishwasher throws in the towel” →

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