By Ally Perkins – 1851 Contributor
My shoes were dry when I showed up to Lasell at 3 p.m. that first afternoon. Later that night? Not so much.
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Crazy first day on campus
By Samantha Keefe – 1851 Contributor
There were already so many emotions on move-in day. Mainly my head was filled with excitement and I could not wait to meet new friends and explore the campus.
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By Josh Wolmer and Zach Kraft – 1851 Contributors
Photo by Mike Maruk
First-year athletes are an asset that can make or break a collegiate athletic team’s chances of winning. They are not only being groomed for the future of the university’s athletic program but potentially a professional career for themselves.
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By Josh Wolmer & Patrick Carbone – 1851 Contributors
Photo courtesy of Matt Paharik
Matt Paharik grew up in Boylston, Mass, in a time when Boston sports was at its peak. Teams were winning championships, and Paharik began hitting the diamond.
Continue reading “First-year walk-on living dream of playing college ball”The importance of the Electoral College
By Caroline St. Croix– 1851 Contributor
With the 2020 election coming up on November 3, the electoral college will be used to directly elect our future president of the United States. The Electoral College is an important aspect of American democracy and needs to be preserved. According to USA.gov, the candidate who gets the most popular votes wins the electoral votes for that state. Therefore, the candidate receives that number of electors in the Electoral College. Many people argue that the system is no longer needed but I believe that the Electoral College keeps our Presidential system in line.
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By Karissa M. Gaughan– 1851 Contributor
Standardized testing shouldn’t dictate a student’s eligibility or acceptance into college or university. The preconceived notion that test scores predict the potential success of future students has been a disservice to the young minds in our educational system.
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By Geoberti Jeanty – 1851 Contributor
September 6, 2020 I walked Lasell’s campus for the first time…
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By Xavier Edwards – 1851 Contributor
As many of us know this is not the college experience that we were expecting. It definitely wasn’t what I was expecting for my first year as a college student and i’m sure most people can say this. But as far as my impressions on the Lasell community, I’m very impressed. Now ask yourself how do you feel about the Lasell community? With that being said let’s jump right in.
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