Give us a chance inside Valentine

By Ruth Kehinde– Digital Editor

*The grill at Valentine Dining Hall at the end of the dinner rush.*
*Photo by Mike Maruk.*

Due to COVID-19, throughout this fall semester, a lot has changed. These changes include twice-a-week testing, hybrid classes, wearing of masks, and restrictions on individuals going into residential rooms other than their own. Moreover, it affected how the dining services are handled as students aren’t allowed to dine in the Valentine Dining Hall.

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Require the flu vaccine – period

By Noor Lobad– 1851 Staff

Flu season is officially upon us, as is the subsequent long-standing debate regarding whether or not the flu vaccine should be made mandatory. This year, tensions between those with opposing views are further heightened due to COVID-19, with pharmaceutical companies racing to emerge with a vaccine safe and widely-tested enough for mass distribution.

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Community responds to updated Spring calender

By Rayana Petrone – 1851 Staff

On October 27, the Lasell community received news of updates to the Spring 2021 calendar from Provost Eric Turner. In his email announcement, Turner said “the need for safety simply outweighs other considerations” when justifying the university’s decisions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Boston higher ed adapts to COVID-19

By Claire Crittendon & Taylor Viles – Editor-in-Chief & Sports Editor

While COVID-19 forced many greater Boston and MetroWest higher education institutions fully online, some, like Lasell, have stayed open despite rising statewide cases.

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Returning to campus after T-day

By Bailey Klingaman – Digital Editor

On November 2, the COVID-19 Task Force distributed an email containing information and guidelines for the upcoming Thanksgiving Break. With resident students going home and then returning to Lasell, the announcement was meant to inform about how to keep yourself and others safe while enjoying the break.

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Admission Office updates virtual tours

By Rebecca Osowski – 1851 Staff

*The Arnow Campus Center featured in the virtual walking tour.*
*Photo by Rebecca Osowski.*

As COVID-19’s effect has continued through the summer, high schoolers have been missing out on campus tours. Since this is an important step for students in choosing where to pursue their higher education, the Admission and Marketing teams decided it was time to add thorough, virtual tours to the website to give students the opportunity to see campus without stepping on it.

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Shuttle stories: Meet Pierre Verand

By Claire Crittendon & Kyla Dodge-Goshea – Editor-in-chief & 1851 Staff

*Pierre Verand, the morning driver, driving the shuttle.*
*Photo by Kyla Dodge-Goshea.*

Whether you’re getting on at Riverside after a day spent in Boston or you’re catching a ride to the Natick mall on the weekend, it’s fair to say most all members of the Lasell community have hopped on the shuttle at least once.

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Virus disrupts university finances

By Claire Crittendon, Katie Peters, Kaie Quigley & Ruth Kehinde – Co-Editors-in-Chief, Features Editor & Digital Editor

Attending any higher education institution is an investment in both time and money, and it’s important for people to know how those two things will be spent. Tuition dollars paid by students should turn into opportunities provided by the university; that’s how Lasell approaches budgeting.

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