By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-In-Chief
Oh man. Oh boy. I have rewritten this piece too many times, and I do not know where to begin.
Continue reading “Those you’ve known”Welcome to the McMullen Museum of Art
By Claire Crittendon & Ava Neely – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor
Just over four miles away is the McMullen Museum of Art, owned and operated by Boston College. Open to all who wear masks, this museum “aims to cultivate learning, celebrate artistic excellence, explore the visual traditions of diverse cultures, and inspire transdisciplinary faculty and student research based on the visual arts” according to its website.
Continue reading “Welcome to the McMullen Museum of Art”Don’t normalize, destigmatize
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-in-Chief
Going to psych wards is not normal. Getting an NG tube in ED recovery is not normal. Self-harm is not normal. Suicidality is not normal. These concepts should not be “normalized.” Being in crisis should not be made normal. Mental health struggles should be destigmatized, not normalized.
Continue reading “Don’t normalize, destigmatize”Painting politics pink, for what?
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-in-Chief
With the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the question of how best to lead is on everyone’s mind. Would a woman in power lead to different results? Do we need more women in government? Actually, I don’t think we do.
Continue reading “Painting politics pink, for what?”New living and learning community on environmental justice
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-in-Chief
On February 28, President Alexander announced he and Professor Stephen Sarikas will be founding a new project called The Environmental Justice Living and Learning Community (EJLLC).
Continue reading “New living and learning community on environmental justice“2022 Runway Preview: It’s back
By Claire Crittendon & Samantha Vega-Torres – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor
Mark your calendars— May 7 and 8 is the return of in-person Runway to Lasell!
Fashion Marketing and Merchandising Professor Kristin Kinsky is teaching fashion event production, and working in tandem with her students and Fashion Design Professor Lynn Blake to pull off the first in-person Runway show since 2019.
Continue reading “2022 Runway Preview: It’s back”Watching the war in HD
By Claire Crittendon & Karissa Gaughan – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor
“Is this World War III? Here’s how I’m avoiding the draft… Here’s how to put your mental health first and limit your news consumption … *insert pastel infographic on baseless information on the Russia/Ukraine conflict*.”
Continue reading “Watching the war in HD”Senior week is weak
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-in-Chief
Lawn on … Arnow? Casino night … in Arnow? As the class of 2022 begins to close out their undergraduate careers, I believe the heavily anticipated senior week is in desperate need of reconfiguration – for many reasons.
Continue reading “Senior week is weak “
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