By Kyle Schroeder & James Macey – 1851 Staff
The men’s baseball team has not been off to a great start this season, but unfortunately, it’s been out of their control. The Lasers have had four games postponed in a row due to the weather, pushing their season back to end on April 29. More…
By Seán McGlone & Casey DiBari – Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Staff
While it may not feel like springtime in some parts of the country, that hasn’t stopped the start of the 2018 baseball season. All of Major League Baseball’s 30 teams started their season on March 29, which is the earliest start in the history of the league. The season seems to be going quite nicely for the teams, sans some brawls that happened recently, and baseball fans are feeling thrilled. And they should. More…
Lasell’s Softball and Baseball teams took their annual spring break trips. Softball played in a tournament in Claremont, FL, finishing the week 1-9 versus other east coast teams. Baseball toured the east coast traveling to St. Mary’s City, MD, Cary, NC, and Kings Point, NY. The Lasers went 0-6 against St. Mary’s (MD), Guilford College and United States Merchant Marine Academy. Photos courtesy of Christian Berk & Ashley Gatchell
By Patrick Colvin – Contributing Writer
Recently, there have been discussions in the baseball community about the sport is slowly becoming boring. The main complaints discuss how baseball isn’t entertaining enough and the games are too long to watch.
By Tristan Davis – Features Editor
While various members of the men’s volleyball team ventured to Niagara Falls and the Mohegan Sun Casino, the rest of Lasell’s athletes dispersed throughout North America in search of more 2016 victories. Panning out as far as Puerto Rico and Florida, the Lasers collected key wins over schools from MA, NY, and PA.
By Tristan Davis and Rosemary Leger
“1851 Chronicle” editors Tristan Davis and Rosemary Leger come together to discuss spring break before embarking on their own adventures. In this episode, they also talk plans for three athletic teams, two Alternative Spring Breaks, and one hospitality class. No matter where you’re headed, enjoy the week off, Lasers!
Background music is “Cake By The Ocean” by DNCE.
Photo by Tom Horak
Samantha Plumley and Michelle Port – 1851 Staff
The mountains of snow that plagued New England this winter proved to be more impactful than anyone expected. Lasell’s baseball team experienced a slow start to their season, but overcame their frustrating situation.
Each year, the baseball team travels to to Fort Myers, Florida to escape the cold and improve their skills. Spring training allows the team to practice in ideal weather and provides the opportunity to play a string of games, which are not impacted by the erratic weather. More…
Zachary Gray – Co-Editor-In-Chief
The Boston Red Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 in Game 6 of the World Series to capture its third title in 10 seasons. Boston slugger David Ortiz was named World Series MVP. The Red Sox clinched the World Series at Fenway Park for the first time since 1918.
Members of the Lasell community took in the game at Boston bars, dorms, and even at Fenway Park. Many people used the hashtag #BostonStrong when Tweeting about the victory, as the Red Sox became the symbol of hope and strength following the Boston Marathon bombings.
Click the image below to read a compilation of tweets by the Lasell community as they put their thoughts on the championship into words.
A Storify compilation of Tweets by the Lasell community on the Red Sox championship.
