By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-in-Chief
The feeling of pure ecstasy as you hear your professor say, “this assignment will be graded on completion,” is unmatched. Your stress melts away, your breathing evens out, you realize you don’t have to spend the next two weeks agonizing in anticipation of a certain Canvas notification; all college-level classes should be pass/fail by default.
Continue reading “The future is pass/fail”By Kaie Quigley – Co-Editor-in-Chief
The fall sports season came to a close in November for all teams. Five of the six fall teams competed in the playoffs this season, with men’s soccer being the only team to miss out on the postseason. The wrap of the season and completion of the playoffs brought the announcement of the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) end-of-season awards and honors. In total, nine Lasers were honored by the GNAC in their respective sports.
Continue reading “Fall sports season playoff round-up”By Kaie Quigley & Nico Manganiello – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributor
First-year women’s soccer striker Alyssa DeOliveira from East Providence, Rhode Island was named the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Year for the 2021 season. She lead the conference in goals scored (18) and shots (97) on her way to becoming the program’s first-ever Rookie of the Year.
Continue reading “Alyssa DeOliveira: A first-year to remember“By Kaie Quigley – Co-Editor-in-Chief/Digital Sports Editor
All photos courtesy of Joe Giacco
On Wednesday afternoon at Taylor Field, the No. 2 seeded women’s soccer team defeated No. 3 St. Joseph’s College of Maine 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Great Northeastern Athletic Conference (GNAC) tournament. The Lasers will now move on to their tenth title game in school history, and look to take home their ninth GNAC cup— all of which have been under head coach Vito La Francesca.
Continue reading “Women’s soccer advances to GNAC championship”By Casey DiBari & Claire Crittendon – 1851 Contributor & Editor in Chief
Halloween is in full swing once again this year, especially on campus. After a year filled with quarantining, tests and vaccinations, we know students are excited to have a night of fun, whether you’re going out with friends or staying on campus. However, we want to remember this year that along with making sure you’re being careful, make sure that your costumes aren’t going to offend other people in our community.
Continue reading “Costume Do’s and Don’ts”By Claire Crittendon – Co-Editor-in-Chief
My college application essay was on the importance of what I called at the time, my found family. My friends, mentors, partners – people I knew would meet me with the perfect balance of patience, support, accountability, and love.
Continue reading “Editor’s Corner: Text me when you get home”By Claire Crittendon, Izzy Woods & Karissa Gaughan – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributors
Family, friends and alumni flocked to campus from October 16 to 18 to reconnect with their loved ones within the Lasell community. This annual event was put on pause in 2020 to respect federal and state COVID-19 guidelines, but two weeks ago the Office of Student Activities launched three days of non-stop, in-person events.
Continue reading “Family, Friends, Alumni weekend is back”By Claire Crittendon, Alexandra White & Karissa Gaughan – Co-Editor-in-Chief & 1851 Contributors
On October 18, the newly dedicated Michal Longe ‘95 School Of Business hosted a celebration at the Dunne House to commemorate the largest donation given to Lasell, and the family behind it.
Continue reading “Celebration for largest community donation”
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