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Zehra Abid-Wood to lead Lasell Village as new president

KAIT BEDELL

Apr 27

Zehra Abid-Wood to lead Lasell Village as new president

From holding leadership roles in both the institutional and corporate industries, new Lasell Village President Zehra Abid-Wood is ready.

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Habitat for Humanity helps hungry families

KAIT BEDELL

Apr 26

Habitat for Humanity helps hungry families

Between busy class schedules and heavy homework loads, Habitat for Humanity spends their spare time helping others.

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KAIT BEDELL

Apr 27

Zehra Abid-Wood to lead Lasell Village as new president

From holding leadership roles in both the institutional and corporate industries, new Lasell Village President Zehra Abid-Wood is ready.

Holi celebration canceled due to low turnout

HANNA BABEK

Apr 27

Holi celebration canceled due to low turnout

The Office of International Student Service's annual Holi celebration was meant to take place on April 7 in the Arnow Quad.

KAIT BEDELL

Apr 26

Habitat for Humanity helps hungry families

Between busy class schedules and heavy homework loads, Habitat for Humanity spends their spare time helping others.

Stronger Together program provides support to students

ALEXANDRA WHITE

Apr 26

Stronger Together program provides support to students

The counseling center's Stronger Together program is a weekly group that supports students whose loved one’s struggle with addiction.

PRIDE’s Queer Prom serves as safe place for expression

PAYTON HEBERT

Apr 26

PRIDE’s Queer Prom serves as safe place for expression

LU PRIDE hosted its second Queer Prom on April 21 in de Witt Hall. The event was successful last year, allowing the club to throw another pr

ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Apr 15

Lasers advance to GNAC championship

The GNAC’s #2 ranked men’s volleyball team took care of business against the #3 Rivier University Raiders in a thrilling Thursday night...

1851chronicle

Apr 12

Softball Survives Over Regis

In their last games in the month of March this season, softball won both games in dramatic fashion over the Regis College Pride. Junior...

KARISSA GAUGHAN

Apr 8

Lasers beat Blazers in 3 set match

The men's volleyball team faced off against the Elms Blazers, defeating them in a three set match this past Tuesday at the Athletic...

PDC: Progress made to expand DEI in course evals

KAIE QUIGLEY & HANNA BABEK

Mar 31

PDC: Progress made to expand DEI in course evals

Since 2020, the Student Government Association (SGA) has been working with faculty to change the course evaluations that students...

Sophomore Spencer Villinski is booked and busy

MICHAEL CURRAN

Mar 31

Sophomore Spencer Villinski is booked and busy

Spencer Villinski is a sophomore fashion merchandising and management major who hopes to land a career in the world of merchandising.

Crew club hoping Boomer’s Regatta helps recruitment

PAYTON HEBERT & HANNA BABEK

Mar 31

Crew club hoping Boomer’s Regatta helps recruitment

The club crew team, under new head coach Djuna Perkins, is looking to expand the amount of people involved in the sport through events like

DECA hosts craft fair to fund Florida conference

PAYTON HEBERT & ALEXANDRA WHITE

Mar 30

DECA hosts craft fair to fund Florida conference

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) will have a craft fair on March 31 in the Science and Technology Center (STC), to fundraise

Mobar: Hospitality’s unique offerings merit more hype

KAIT BEDELL & PAYTON HEBERT

Mar 1

Mobar: Hospitality’s unique offerings merit more hype

The university’s hospitality program is frustrated with the lack of advertising for their various program opportunities.

BSA hosts book drive for homeless shelter Rosie’s Place

KARISSA GAUGHAN

Mar 1

BSA hosts book drive for homeless shelter Rosie’s Place

The Black Student Association hosted a drive from Jan. 23 to 31 to provide books to Rosie’s Place, a women’s shelter located in Boston.

Todd Graf starts anew as Assistant Registrar

ALEXANDRA WHITE

Mar 1

Todd Graf starts anew as Assistant Registrar

Todd Graf left his position as Office Manager at the Admissions Office last month for his new job as Assistant Registrar.

Changes to late payment policy stun students

KAIE QUIGLEY

Mar 1

Changes to late payment policy stun students

Before this semester commenced, hundreds of students were notified that if payment plans were not set up for their due balances, they would

Grenier Serves 10 straight in win vs Dean College Bulldogs

KARISSA GAUGHAN

Feb 24

Grenier Serves 10 straight in win vs Dean College Bulldogs

Coming off their split win trimatch this past Saturday at Emmanuel College, the men's volleyball team took home a solid 3-0 win against...

ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Dec 9, 2022

Lasers fall to Bantams 68-51

The women’s basketball team was soundly defeated on Wednesday night, losing to the Trinity College Bantams at home by 17 points. The...

ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Dec 1, 2022

Lasers Outlasted by Lyons

On Tuesday night the men’s basketball team lost to the Wheaton Lyons 93-88. The Lasers fall to 3-3 on the season. The Lasers struggled...

Applications, visits on rise despite low enrollment

KAIT BEDELL

Nov 30, 2022

Applications, visits on rise despite low enrollment

As enrollment numbers decrease following the pandemic, application numbers have increased. The Admissions Office has begun implementing...

Calhoun to seek student opportunities as new Interim Dean

RAYANA PETRONE & ALEXANDRA WHITE

Nov 30, 2022

Calhoun to seek student opportunities as new Interim Dean

Graphic Design Professor Ken Calhoun stepped up at a time of need for the School of Communication and the Arts to fill the position of...

@missedconnectionslasell speaks for themself

KAIE QUIGLEY & PAT CARBONE

Nov 30, 2022

@missedconnectionslasell speaks for themself

After building a popular platform for student opinion and captivating campus for nearly a year, the Instagram page...

Several Blue Lights still broken, BKS avoids topic on tours

KARISSA GAUGHAN

Nov 30, 2022

Several Blue Lights still broken, BKS avoids topic on tours

In May of last year, the 1851 Chronicle investigated Blue Lights that were not functioning. In total, there are 15 emergency Blue Lights...

Take Back the Night: Awareness, empathy, empowerment

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Nov 30, 2022

Take Back the Night: Awareness, empathy, empowerment

On Nov. 18, students, faculty, and alumni gathered in de Witt Hall for Take Back the Night (TBTN). The event was planned and organized by...

Annual Empty Bowls drive provides meals for local pantry

ALEXANDRA WHITE

Nov 30, 2022

Annual Empty Bowls drive provides meals for local pantry

Empty Bowls’ second annual food drive is accepting donations for the Centre Street Food Pantry, an organization that provides families...

Clearing the air on COVID guideline confusion

PAYTON HEBERT

Oct 28, 2022

Clearing the air on COVID guideline confusion

School is back in session, and after the past two years have been riddled with mask mandates and twice-a-week testing, students are...

Prioritize Puerto Rican relief in Fiona’s wake

ABI BROWN

Oct 28, 2022

Prioritize Puerto Rican relief in Fiona’s wake

Earlier this month, Hurricane Fiona, a category four storm, touched down in various Caribbean islands such as the Dominican Republic,...

King shines in spotlight with studio1851

KAIE QUIGLEY

Oct 27, 2022

King shines in spotlight with studio1851

Over the years, studio1851 has evolved from pop-ups to a picturesque space in Winslow.

Fashion class collabs with Uncommon Threads

SAMANTHA VEGA-TORRES

Oct 27, 2022

Fashion class collabs with Uncommon Threads

Uncommon Threads in Lawrence, Massachusetts is collaborating with a capstone course from the School of Fashion to assist with strategic...

Orientations successful despite lack of leaders

MIKE MARUK

Oct 7, 2022

Orientations successful despite lack of leaders

Orientation weekends for incoming first-year students occurred from June 16-28. To help organize the annual event, new coordinator Thomas...

ALEXANDRA WHITE

Oct 7, 2022

Anne Doyle leaves Lasell Village

Lasell Village President Anne Doyle is leaving after almost eight years, but her impact on the Village is long-lasting. Doyle is leaving...

Shelley sparks campus accessibility improvements

KAIT BEDELL & NICO MANGANIELLO

Oct 7, 2022

Shelley sparks campus accessibility improvements

In the fall semester of 2021, Nick Shelley (‘21) founded Access Lasell. His mission was to make campus more accessible to all members of...

ABI BROWN & REBECCA OSOWSKI

Oct 7, 2022

Students leave states to study abroad

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Study Abroad office is once again allowing students to conduct part of their undergraduate degree...

NICO MANGANIELLO

Oct 7, 2022

Arnow market now studio1851 pop-up

Formerly, the 1851 Market was located inside the Arnow Campus Center. However, after excessive theft in the previous school year, the...

Big Sister Boston seeking student role models

KAIT BEDELL

May 2, 2022

Big Sister Boston seeking student role models

Big Sister Boston is seeking Lasell students who are looking to make an impact on young adults in the Boston area.

Third annual Alumni Pride Panel sets record attendance

ALEXANDRA WHITE & KARISSA GAUGHAN

May 2, 2022

Third annual Alumni Pride Panel sets record attendance

The Alumni Pride Panel on April 13 featured Ashlyn Eaton (‘19), Erica Desautels (‘09), Samantha Kowalski (G ‘16), and Dylan Alves ('21).

Empty Bowls gives back, inspires community

REBECCA OSOWSKI & NICO MANGANIELLO

May 2, 2022

Empty Bowls gives back, inspires community

On April 1, Empty Bowls held its fifth annual event, its first in-person since 2019, benefiting Centre Street Food Pantry in Newton.

SAMANTHA VEGA-TORRES

May 2, 2022

What’s next for Gabby Bertoldi?

Bertoldi is finishing up student teaching at the Haley Pilot School in Roslindale, Massachusetts.

Increased theft from 1851 Market and campus bookstore

RAYANA PETRONE & NICO MANGANIELLO

May 2, 2022

Increased theft from 1851 Market and campus bookstore

The 1851 Market and bookstore have suffered from an unprecedented amount of theft this semester.

Students start Black Student Association on campus

KAIT BEDELL & ABI BROWN

Apr 20, 2022

Students start Black Student Association on campus

The Black Student Association (BSA) is a new organization introduced this semester that focuses on providing a safe space for those...

ABI BROWN & ALEXANDRA WHITE

Apr 20, 2022

Sunflower of Peace: Q&A with Iryna Saks

Sunflower of Peace is a Boston based non-profit organization founded in 2014 with the goal of improving the lives of people in Ukraine....

Goodbye SoCa Day, hello ComArts Conversations

REBECCA OSOWSKI & RACHEL SHEPARD

Apr 20, 2022

Goodbye SoCa Day, hello ComArts Conversations

Previously known as SoCa Day, The School of Communication & the Arts hosts a series of lectures annually for students to attend.

KARISSA GAUGHAN

Apr 20, 2022

Tuesday’s Sandwich Makers Program

Volunteer Ventures MA has partnered with Lasell in support of the Community Day Center of Waltham (CDCW), by servicing a sandwich makers...

Lasell Day returns to in-person for accepted students

SAMANTHA VEGA-TORRES

Apr 14, 2022

Lasell Day returns to in-person for accepted students

The Office of Admissions takes pride in Lasell Day, its largest accepted student event on campus. Lasell Day is an all day event that...

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