By Marissa Gugala – 1851 Staff
Who are millennials? They are the leaders of a new century. The United States is a country based on the principles of democracy. When those principles are challenged in one way or another, millennials do not hold back. They are a key voice in the continuation of a democratic society and play a major role in the fight against injustice. More…
By Dana Sutcliffe –1851 Staff
Illustration by Thomas Baker
Life is too short. It’s okay to be selfish and for some, this means taking time to travel when you’re young. It’s true there are many things to look forward to later on, like a successful career and family, but it’s important to grab life by the horns and have fun while you can. Along with having new experiences and opportunities, you’ll be introduced to new faces, cultures, food and events that you would have never been able to experience by staying home on your couch. So, realize that staying in one place is overrated and for what you don’t yet understand, your experiences and true inner happiness will thank you for later. Here are five reasons to travel while you’re young: More…
By Michael Bueno – Opinion Editor
Goodbye winter, old friend. I’m going to miss the quiet frosty mornings where I see my breath while the fresh layer of snow blows off the covered pine trees. Not many reap the joys of winter as much as they should, often times complaining after the second or third snowfall. More…
By Shannon Hart – 1851 Staff
The 2018 Winter Olympics held in PyeongChang, South Korea marked the twenty-third running of the global event. The Olympic Games offer an opportunity for individuals to represent their sport and nationality. With 15 sports represented by 75 countries, the Olympic Games are a special experience for all those involved. More…
Jill Carey – Professor of Fashion
In response to Paris Adams’s editorial piece in The 1851 Chronicle, I suggest the following:
Consider, “What’s good for the goose is good for the gander.” In other words, think of the fashion department as a whole entity with various interconnecting threads rather than individual tracks that do not benefit one another. The industry thrives from the interrelationship between design, communications, as well as retail merchandising and in fact could and would not exist without this interdependency. Therefore, curricular and professional opportunities within and beyond the fashion department have the potential to benefit all students as well as the wider community. More…
By Avery Stankus – 1851 Staff
Rape is a social issue, not just a women’s issue. With Lasell’s Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) program, we’re forgetting the other side. Lasell should be more inclusive with their upcoming R.A.D. program. More…
By Seán McGlone & Morgan Van Wickler – Editor-in-Chief & Art Director
Pro: Whether it be for his brash attitude, his unapologetic comments or his reluctance to listen to just about anyone but himself, President Donald Trump has certainly made an impact in his first year as president. More…
By Gregg Casazza – 1851 Staff
Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 and it was originally to celebrate the accomplishments of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It now highlights how much work needs to be done for human rights.
