By Kait Bedell & Ava Neely – News Editor & 1851 Contributor
As the pandemic has changed within the past year and a half, so have the university’s safety guidelines.
Continue reading “Campus regulations continue to adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic”By Kait Bedell – News Editor
After a year of uncertainty, the community continues to adapt to the most up to date knowledge about COVID-19 amidst the pandemic.
Continue reading “COVID-19 policies and updates”By Taylor Viles – Sports Editor
On March 13, Lasell University announced the cancelation of in-person classes, asking students to head home until COVID-19 was under control. Two days prior, the men’s volleyball team hosted Springfield College in what would become the last on-campus sporting event for over a year.
Continue reading “Gameplay resumes for Lasers”FFA Weekend
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-In-Chief
The annual Friends, Family and Alumni Weekend will be hosted from October 15 through 17. Alumni games will take place on both fields, alongside a variety of other events. In the past, activities have consisted of bingo, apple picking, river races, club fairs, and more. Check Laser Involvement for up to date information including how to make reservations.
Alumna Ruth Kehinde’s speech
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-In-Chief
At the annual U-Belong celebration on September 9, Alumna Ruth Kehinde (‘21) addressed the crowd. She spoke about a flag she designed with assistance from Professor of Graphic Design Ken Calhoun. Kehinde calls the flag “the United three,” featuring a combination of the LGBTQ+, trans, and the Black Lives Matter flags. A full copy of her speech can be found on our website.
Arnow hosts flu shot clinic
By LJ VP LaFiura – 1851 Contributor
In mid-September, the Arnow Campus Center hosted a flu shot clinic administered by professionals from a local Shaw’s pharmacy team. The clinic ran from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on September 17, and ran again on September 20. Students were encouraged to sign up in advance using a QR code on the posters or a link distributed via email. If one failed to sign up, walk-ins were still welcome. The flu vaccination is not required this year, rather “strongly encouraged,” per a health services mass communication email.
U-Belong
By Rebecca Osowski – Features Editor
Lasell’s annual U-Belong Celebration took place on September 14 from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Arnow Quad. The event was open to all members of the Lasell community including students, faculty, staff, and residents of Lasell Village. The event featured food, games, crafts, and a meet your major event. There was also a raising of the United three flag at the main flagpole located on the corner of Maple Street and Woodland Road.
New testing center hours
By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-In-Chief
On September 30, an email was sent to the community detailing new COVID-19 policies. A major change was the reduction of testing hours. Community members who are not required to test will now be able to get tested on Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on a walk-in basis.
Marathon Monday returning
By Pat Carbone – 1851 Contributor
On October 11 the 125th running of the Boston Marathon will be held. Marathon Monday will return to campus for the first time since the spring of 2019. All classes will be canceled while students come together to celebrate the event throughout the day. The marathon will be run again in April 2022. This is the first time the event has been held since COVID-19 hit the US.
By Rayana Petrone – Digital Editor
The return to campus amidst the COVID-19 pandemic means the return of on campus guidelines and restrictions, with some being seen as more effective than others.
Continue reading “COVID-19 guidelines, effective?”By Taylor Viles – Sports Editor
In late March, a proposal presented by the Resident Assistants (RAs) was all but agreed upon to allow resident students to visit each other in on-campus housing. Following a perfectly timed COVID-19 outbreak on campus at the end of March into the beginning of April, the decision was then tabled
Continue reading “Residents almost allowed to visit each other placed”By Kaie Quigley and Josh Wolmer – Features Editor and 1851 Contributor
After a long wait, the softball team didn’t waste time recording the best start in program history, with eight wins to begin the season before falling to Johnson & Wales University (JWU) in a set of doubleheaders. Since then, their overall record has returned to an average of 8-10, but the team matched their win total from their last full season played. Second-year head coach Sarah Woodside said she has seen the team improve in both attitude and skill since she stepped into her role with the program in 2020.
Continue reading “Softball with best start in program history”By Taylor Viles & Karissa Gaughan – Sports Editor and 1851 Contributor
Building a collegiate team while keeping conference championship hopes in mind is hard in a normal year. With the extra year of eligibility granted by the NCAA due to COVID-19, head coaches were required to plan with unpredictability all but guaranteed.
Continue reading “Baseball team to graduate 17 players”
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