By Kait Bedell & Rebecca Osowski – News Editor & Co-Editor-In-Chief
In honor of commencement, the 1851 Chronicle is highlighting one graduate from each school and sharing their stories.
Continue reading “Senior round-up: Their lasting legacies”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”Baseball and softball programs make trip to sunshine state
By Kaie Quigley & LJ VP LaFiura – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor
Members of the baseball team line the dugout fence to cheer on their teammates. Photo by Beth Rioles 
First-year first-baseman Tyler DiNezza makes contact with a pitch in their win against Defiance College. Photo by Beth Rioles 
Graduate pitcher Chris O’Connor winds up on the mound to deliver a pitch in one of his outings. Photo by Beth Rioles 
Sophomore pitcher/first-baseman Eryn Sheeley poses with her parents after one of their games. Photo courtesy by Eryn Sheeley 
First-year pitcher Meghan Theall gets ready to fire a pitch towards an opposing batter. Photo courtesy of Ally Kirck 
First-baseman Angelena Piers gets in ready position as a pitch is thrown. Photo courtesy of Ally Kirck
Prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the slew of regulations that followed, the baseball and softball programs traditionally would fundraise through events at Boston College and Gillette Stadium to fund team trips to Florida over spring break. These annual trips returned this spring after a two-year hiatus, due to the relaxation of COVID protocols both on campus and nationwide.
Continue reading “Baseball and softball programs make trip to sunshine state”Take 3 & Boomer’s Grill
By Kaie Quigley & Mike Maruk – Co-Editor-in-Chief & Art Director
As students were getting ready for a long-awaited spring vacation, Dining Services were gearing up for an interesting change to their dining options. On February 24, Diane Parker sent out an email to the student body regarding dining options on campus.
Continue reading “Take 3 & Boomer’s Grill”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”
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