By Taylor Viles and LJ VP LaFiura – Sports Editor and 1851 Contributor
The participation in athletic events at Lasell has been layered in uncertainty over the last year, there’s no denying that. Each time Director of Athletics Kristy Walter thinks she’s close to a successful plan, it’s thrown away and she’s left to start over.
Continue reading “Positive outlook for Spring sports”By Josh Wolmer & Zach Kraft – 1851 Contributors
The Athletics Department added new interim athletic trainer Mari McCarthy after beloved trainer Hilary Turner left in the Fall. McCarthy is extremely excited to be a part of the team and is no stranger to being on campus. She completed her undergraduate and graduate programs through Lasell in the five-year program before becoming employed with the University. Despite fielding offers from other colleges such as Brandeis, McCarthy chose to reunite with her alma mater.
Continue reading “McCarthy returns as new athletic trainer”By Kaie Quigley & Ruth Kehinde – Features Editor & Digital Editor
With the exception of some teams practicing in hopes of playing in the spring, sports on campus have come to a halt. However, this lack of athletic action affects more than just players and coaches.
Continue reading “COVID-19 infects on-campus sports coverage”By Josh Wolmer & Patrick Carbone – 1851 Contributors
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”By Taylor Viles & Josh Wolmer – Sports Editor & 1851 Contributor
With the decision to cancel collegiate sports in the spring due to COVID-19, another decision followed shortly after; allowing every athlete affected by the season’s cancelation another year of eligibility.
Continue reading “Twelve athletes return for fifth-year eligibility”By Meghan Carroll & Taylor Viles – News Editor and Sports Editor
Sports play an important role in life for many people. Due to COVID-19, the enjoyment of sports was abruptly taken away. Athletes were affected by the guidelines and restrictions of the virus. The Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) canceled its 2020 spring season due to the spike in cases, not thinking the same precautions would continue into the following semester.
Continue reading “First-year two-sport athlete finds upside during COVID-19”By Taylor Viles- 1851 Staff
Just when Lasell’s seven spring sports teams were slated to begin playing the bulk of their schedule, everything came crashing down.
By Taylor Viles – 1851 Staff
Lasell prepares for a tough test with many new faces
