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Arnow’s first floor facelift New transfer
students call
MACKENZIE DINEEN & CASEY DIBARI
FEATURES EDITOR & 1851 STAFF Lasell home
DANA SUTCLIFFE AND BRIAN COHEN_
DIGITAL EDITOR &1851 STAFF
Lasell’s incoming transfer numbers
are a bit higher than usual this semester.
This has to do in part with the closing
of fellow Newton institution, Mt. Ida
College. The college’s close proximity
to Lasell, and the opening of a few new
Lasell programs encouraged some students
from Mt. Ida to transfer schools.
According to Jill Reitzell, a former
undergraduate admission counselor at
Lasell, there are more than 100 new
transfer students coming in each year.
Reitzell worked closely with students
who made the transition from another
institution, and says there is no spe¬
cific profile for a transfer student at
Lasell. “I would say it’s a true mix.
We have some students coming from
community colleges, and others who
had gone to another four-year college
and were transferring for a variety of
reasons,” Reitzell said.
Whatever the reason, it’s clear that
an abundance of new students flock to
Lasell for the unique programs that are
unavailable at other institutions in the
area. Sophomore fashion merchandising
major Victoria Capone is one of the
many who chose to enroll at Lasell
after the closing of Mt. Ida.
“The hardest part of transferring
for me has been trying to fit in with
my classes and clubs,” says Capone, a
member of the Honors program and
She’s the First. “Overall I have been
able to adjust fairly well.”
Capone is excited for the oppor¬
tunities that Lasell has to offer. “I’m
looking forward to getting to know
this school and its traditions, as well
as working my way up in the clubs I’m
involved with,” said Capone.
Although a large number of trans¬
fers this semester came from Mt. Ida,
some hail from various other schools
PHOTOS BY MACKENZIE DINEEN in the New England area.
The first floor of Arnow Campus Center has gone through a quick remodel, and is expected to open the first week of October. Sophomore transfer Matt Stracuzzi
left Worcester State University and is
Students were surprised this summer the empty space. In response to the survey, tional printing station is also included.
adapting to the Lasell community just
when they stopped by Amow Campus Center SGA created a proposal for a new food option In place of the old Donahue Bookstore
fine. He elaborated on the differences
and found it dosed for construction. After with more seating space. The organization is a large lounge area. This room will have soft
that made the transition a smooth one.
about two years of planning, new renovations also requested a commuter space and a venue seating accompanied with tables, bar seating
“I think it’s the perfect fit and a lot
are currently underway, and students have con¬ resembling a 24/7 convenience store. and a spacious stage that is optimal for student
smaller than my previous school. It’s
cerns regarding what will be inside and when it “As the student body representatives, we entertainment. The walls that once surrounded
easier to find places around campus
will open. spoke to the administration and we gave that the bookstore have been demolished, providing
and help is always accessible if I need
Commodore Builders supervisor A1 Toed proposal to them because they do have more a more open environment to feel comfortable
it,” he said.
said, “Progress on the Amow Campus Center is power in the sense of decision making with in.
Stracuzzi is looking forward to
going very well. Today we had a crane on site the board of trustees,” said junior and SGA The builders were able to source the wood
obtaining a degree in sport manage¬
and we hoisted new equipment to the roof. We President Jimmy Kappatos. from the original floor, install it throughout the
ment and using his knowledge gained
are looking to be completed by [the first week Starting in mid-July, Einstein Bros. Bagels new space and refinish what existed.
in the classroom to help him in his
of October.] The finishes are being installed as was completely gutted and the venue’s prep The space is decorated with white and
future occupation, dark issues the play
we speak. It’s been a pleasure working in that area was expanded, providing more room to yellow modem light fixtures and textured walls.
ends with a great message and the audi¬
building.” Commodore Builders is the same accommodate an expansive menu. The space was kept expansive in an effort to
ence will leave happy,” said Parrot.
construction company that built the Sdence & Thel851 will accept dining dollars, cash foster a casual space for student interaction.
Junior history and finance major, Re¬
Technology Center. or card and will offer meal swipe options. It “We expect it to be a great space for stu¬
gal Sealy transfered from Williams College
Vice President for Administration and will also take over as the new late-night food dents to hang out in,” said Vice President Hoyle.
in Williamstown, Mass. Sealy was drawn
Finance Michael Hoyle said that the new food service. Boomers, located in Valentine Dining “SGA should be given a lot of credit for helping
to the school after meeting the men’s la¬
option will be named Thel851, and it will be Hall, will no longer be open. guide us to what this is now."
crosse coach, Bill Mason and the team.
open for breakfast and remain open until mid¬ Where the stage once stood will now be ‘We hope that it can benefit the larger
“They’re great people, so it was a really
night. It will be staffed by Chartwells. a small venue entitled Market 1851, open 24 Lasell community, not only for students, but for
easy decision from there,” said Sealy.
Last year, SGA sent out a survey to the hours, according to Hoyle. It will serve coffee, faculty, staff and hopefully even Lasell villagers,”
students asking what they would like to see fill drinks and snacks and sell toiletries. An addi¬ said Kappatos. “It’s a win-win for everybody.”
Newton
INSIDE residents Allie Clancy wins
fight against NESN’s “Next Producer”
lights on competition
THIS ISSUE
Grellier
Field
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EDITOR’S Let there be light on Grellier Field
CORNER
CASEY DIBARI__
1851 STAFF
#JoinTheStory
neighbors to find a reason¬
Scattered across the lawns of Newton,
you may have seen signs that read “Stop able time to turn them off that
Lasell’s Stadium Lights, 70-foot lights don’t works for everyone.
belong in Aubumdale." These signs are part Lasell’s athletes need
of a protest regarding Lasell’s plans to put the field as their greatest re¬
lights on Grellier Field. The disagreement source for practices, and it is
caught attention outside Newton when an unfair that times on the field
article in the Boston Globe was published are cut short once the sun
over the summer. It expressed how worried goes down. If we have lights,
our neighbors are and why they do not want these athletes will have a bet¬ RESPECT OUR
the lights. While these worries are under¬ ter opportunity to practice RIGHTS l TAKE ''“maybe IT'S A
stood, it would only be fair to share our side more, and thus improve their DOWN YOUR GOOD THING. THEY
of the story. performance. While we do
There is concern that the lights will il¬ live in a residential neighbor¬ LIGHTS \ COULD HELP YOU
luminate the entire neighborhood, spilling hood, and respect those who LOOK ON THE
in the windows of homes and cause health live within it, we are a school, BRIGHT
issues. However, the lights the college has and denying us something OF
obtained are designed to avoid this. These that will help our athletes, LIFE,
DANA SUTCLIFFE lights have two brightness settings and will that many other colleges get
DIGITAL EDITOR always be facing towards the field. The the privilege to have, doesn’t
brightest lights will only be used during seem respectful to us.
Nestled in a village called Aubumdale games, which would only be about twice a The only other problem
lay the sleeping heads of 10 student jour¬ week. Dimmer lights will be on most of the Lasell faces is that the two
nalists, blissfully dreaming in their dorms. time, and this setting is not much brighter lights are stationed within
than our parking lots. a historic district, however,
Some dreamed of long beach days from
The community is distressed about how Lasell is currently working
summers' past while some toss and turn, late the lights will be on during the year. to obtain an official permit.
suffering from nightmares about dead¬ Rest assured, the lights would be off for at At this time, the school does
lines. As the sun rises each morning, they least four and a half months, including our have plans to advance fur¬
hop out of bed and anticipate the day school’s summer and winter vacations, as ther than this, and if they do
ahead - each one has a story to tell. well as spring break mid-semester. Although get the permits, 1 believe the ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS BAKER
Will it be the rare but delicious sight¬ we rent the field out to non-profit organi¬ school will be respectful enough to have derstood why the town is upset, and we wish
ing of crab rangoons in Valentine? Or may¬ zations, they are not be allowed to use the them carefully installed. to respect this community that we share with
be the buzz about Bingo on a Saturday lights. On top of that, the lights would only In truth, the school is trying to work them, but all the signs do is try to paint our
night. Whatever the story, there are always be turned on once the sun goes downs, and with the neighbors, despite what the Boston institution as an enemy of the people.
the school is currently working with the Globe may have previously stated. It is un¬
students eager to report. You see, that's
the beauty of a small campus. The news
never ends, and a community such as
Lasell leaves a mark on almost everyone. The parking privilege
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While we could leave the reporting up to
faculty or even our school’s president, The Chronicle
the most honest form of news will always
come from the students. Who are the peo¬ COUN FROMENT
ple experiencing changes first-hand at this CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LASELL COLLEGE
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institution? The same people who have Finally, our prayers have been answered. That being said, open parking does not NEWTON, MA 02466
the ability to make change happen. Thank you, Campus Police, for allowing stu¬ solve all of our problems. Some lots, such
Some will feel better sitting on the dents to park their cars on campus once again. as Forest, have such limited spaces. At many
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFS
sidelines - not all are born to be leaders. Since 2016, resident students have been times, those who have those assigned spots
Colin Froment & Megan Palumbo
On the other side, it is the people who forced to leave their cars at off-campus loca¬ cannot find parking on their own. I have
stand up for what they believe in that inev¬ tions and walk back to campus or patiently friends who have had to park on the other ART DIRECTORS
itably persevere. The ones who see some¬ wait for the shuttle, often in harsh weather side of campus because their lot was filled up. Morgan VanWickler
thing worth investigating, or sharing an conditions. Until now, students have been These problems can be solved, however, by Mitchell Bolton
opinion on, use their voices to impact the debating whether or not we would regain contacting Campus Police, who are more than
COPY EDITOR
community. The students who don’t push the privilege of open parking at various areas willing to give you a temporary lot to park Alex Balietto
down the instinct to tell an important sto¬ around the school for the entire year. while they fix the situation.
ry and don’t turn the other way when an I praise the decision to bring back full¬ It is also interesting to note that we al¬ NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR
issue arises. We need you in this world, time resident parking. The majority of stu¬ most lost this privilege over the summer. Marissa Gugala Colin Froment
on campus and in our lives. Without you, dents were often too involved in athletics, Students received an email from Campus
ARTS EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR
no one knows the whole truth. The nitty extracurricular activities, jobs or homework Police explaining there were glitches in the Danielle Hogan Mackenzie Dineen
gritty, bare to the bone, transparent story to get to their cars before 5 p.m. exactly, and system and they would have to resubmit their
as told by someone living it. would end up receiving expensive parking top parking choices. That would have been SPORTS EDITOR DIGITAL EDITOR
Megan Palumbo Dana Sutcliffe
Choose to get up off the sidelines and tickets. Open resident parking eliminates the a shame if some students were not allowed
take center field. Speak on what you feel anxiety of being ticketed by police when cars parking because of a glitch. Thankfully, this is¬ ADVERTISING MANAGER
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thousand words, but then again so does easy access to their vehicle. Whether a fami¬ improvement to the overall student life on
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So join us or better yet, Join The Story. a weekend arises, there is a lot more time saved ments to be made, we are fortunate to be Chris Bretti Casey DiBari
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Lasers hungry for new shuttle drop-off
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CHRONICLE Katie Schneider
MARISSA GUGALA__
NEWS EDITOR " Chris Bretti
Students have been complaining about Star ket Basket’s produce and deli meats are also
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Market’s high prices and subpar food quality for known to be of better quality and last longer Thomas Baker
a while. With the shuttle only going to Star in mini-fridges.
Market on weekends, it would be more ben¬ Market Basket is located in a different direc¬
eficial to take students to Market Basket in tion than most other shuttle stops, which may be FACULTY ADVISOR
Waltham instead. inconvenient to drive to. However, the location Marie C. Franklin
The schedule change forcing the shuttle to of Market Basket, Natick Mall and the Chestnut
go only to Star Market makes it more frustrating Hill Mall in relation to each other makes a com¬
for students to get groceries. Those with limit¬ plete triangle. The shuttle could easily go to any
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New faculty receives a
News Briefs
warm welcome
Lasell Drama Club partners
with Regis College
MEGAN PALUMBO & MICHAEL SALEM
The Lasell College Drama Club is
CO-EDITOR-IN-CHEIF & 1851 STAFF
partnering with Regis College to per¬
form “Footloose: the Musical” for their Lasell hired seven new lull-time professors
and over 40 adjunct professors for the 2018 fall se¬
fall production. Auditions were held
mester. Full-time and adjunct faculty work together
on Sept. 12 at Regis and Sept. 13-14 at
to educate students and engage in the community.
Lasell, and the cast list was posted on
Gail Jauregui, Visiting Instructor of Fashion,
Sept. 17. Opening weekend is sched¬ was previously an adjunct professor here since
uled for Thursday, Nov. 15 through 2010. She has taught professional presentations,
Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Eleanor Welch pattemmaking and product development. She
Casey Theatre at Regis College. attended what is now Isenberg School of Manage¬
ment at the University of Massachusetts, where she
earned her bachelor’s degree in general business
and finance with a minor in English. It wasn’t un¬
Mass Transit performs at til she was in her 20’s that she decided to pursue
fashion design at the School of Fashion Design in
Town Hall meeting Sept. 25
Boston and land a job as a patternmaker for Susan
Bristol Inc. This year, she’s shifted her curriculum
On Sept. 25, Professor Jesse Tauriac
to teaching courses on computer-aided design
and social justice theater troupe, Mass
(CAD) software.
Transit hosted a Town Hall open forum In addition to her new position, Jauregui is PHOTO BY MEGAN PALUMBO
in deWitt Hall. This was to provide up¬ fulfilling her advanced degree requirement by New full-time faculty members (L-R) Professor Brian Frasier, Professor Gregory Cass, Pro¬
dates on diversity inclusion on campus earning a MBA from Lasell. When asked how the fessor Gail Jauregui, Professor Tenneh Wilkins, Professor Thomas Zawisza, Professor Mick
and engage the community in values re¬ transition has been from part-time to full-time, Jau¬ Kaminsky, and Professor Barbara Akum (right).
garding racial equality. regui said, “It’s great to be under one roof to be
Professor Tauriac highlighted the dedicated, to give one hundred percent and to get fessional healthcare studies from the Rosalind of Science degree from University of Rhode Island
to know everybody. It’s nice to be embedded in the
numerous advancements the Donahue Franklin University of Medicine and Science in in textiles, fashion merchandising and design. Four
community and the area, I love this school "
Institute for Ethics, Diversity, and In¬ North Chicago, Illinois. months later, she began her schooling at Academy
Barbara Akum, Assistant Professor of Biology,
clusion have already implemented that Dr. Kaminsky believes students should “learn of Art University in San Francisco where she earned
arrives from Mt. Ida College where she was the as¬
promote diversity inclusion on campus. how to interact with wellness professionals” before her MFA. Outside of teaching, Wilkins is also the
sistant professor coordinator of the pre-med and
This included climate and cultural cli¬ pre-pharmacy programs within the School of Ap¬ entering person-focused care. “Learning interprofes¬ founder of her own fashion brand, House of Rubi.
mate surveys sent out to students and plied Sciences. Akum attended Kean University for sional collaborative skills and competencies should Brian Frasier, Associate Professor of Mathe¬
start in the classroom utilizing case-based dialogue matics, comes to us after teaching at Merrimack
faculty and the eight employee Intercul- her bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s de¬
within large and small groups,” said Kaminsky. College for over five years. As well as teaching at
tural Competence Workshops that have gree in biotechnology. Following this, she earned
Thomas Zawisza, Assistant Professor of Crim¬ Merrimack, he’s taught high school math at his alma
already taken place. her Ph.D at Rutgers University while completing inal Justice is joining the Lasell community after mater, University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML). As
Three Mass Transit actors per¬ a postdoctoral training on transposable elements teaching at Texas A&M International University. Za¬ a math professor, he studies the conceptions and
in Malaria transmitting vectors at the University of
formed monolouges from their original wisza earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent practices of teachers with proof and reasoning in
Maryland Biotechnology Institute. Dr. Akum has
production “Difficult Conversations: On State University Main Cam, then moved on to get a mathematics education. His research expertise is
taught genetics, microbiology, anatomy and phys¬
Race Gender and Power”. These scenes Masters of Arts degree at East Tennessee State Uni¬ in learning theory, epistemology, and the history
iology, general biology, molecular biology, and
depicted harsh situations individuals of versity. He then attended the University of Arkansas of mathematics.
neurobiology in her past years.
color have regularly experienced. Mick Kaminsky, Assistant Professor of Athlet¬ at Little Roc, where he got a Doctor of Philosophy Gregory Cass, Associate Professor of Writing,
Mass Transit had the goal of stu¬ ic Training, has seven years of experience in the degree. He has been published in academic jour¬ is an undergraduate English professor. Cass joins us
nals and scholarly books, relating to public risk per¬ from Wheelock College, who recently merged with
dents being the ones to implement field, Lasell being his first teaching position. He
ception along the US-Mexico Border and doctoral Boston University, where he received his Bachelor
change and understand why certain will be teaching AT303 Therapeutic Modalities,
science mentoring. of Arts in English. After graduate school, he taught
things are said to others. EXSC410/420, and clinical coordination of in¬ Tenneh Wilkins, Visiting Instructor of Fash¬ rhetoric and composition at Northeastern Univer¬
“Find someone new and make a ternships. Kaminsky has a Bachelor of Science in ion, joins the college after teaching fashion design sity where he also obtained his MA and Ph D. At
athletic training and a master’s degree in exercise
better place,” said Mass Transit perform¬ at an after-school program, Vision of La Moda, in Lasell, Cass is enjoying getting to know first year
science from Northern Michigan University, as
er Joseph Lymous. San Francisco, CA Wilkins received her Bachelor students in his ENG101 and ENG102 courses.
well as a Doctor of Science degree in interpro¬
New Shuttle App
Janice Fletcher spreads “wisdom of the lighthouse”
DANIELLE HOGAN
% ARTS EDITOR
— -- campus and spread her kind¬
ness around all aspects of Lasell.
Above all, she valued her students
and the focus was always on aca¬
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Ride Systems, a real-time GPS shut¬ •;* t'outid I* *<kt nurturing nature made her a
tle and bus tracking application has 'Tkens- rn c-eac* ;,s perfect fit for a college campus.
been introduced to Lasell’s shuttle sys¬ Fletcher worked with Peer Health
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tem for the fall semester. Students can Educators and Mentors, Residen¬
access this service on mobile devices or tial Life, worked as the academic
desktops to track where the shuttles are advisor for Active Minds, and
taught a first-year seminar course
at all times. The app uses a map of the
PHOTO BY DANIELLE HOGAN on Stress Relief
Lasell campus, displaying a small icon
that moves in real-time wherever the Fletcher painted an image of her favorite lighthouse in Nan¬ Fletcher's caring nature was
tucket, Mass. “Her intent... was to combine the painted image reflected in her personal life, fos¬
shuttle travels. with paraphrased words of wisdom that would be fashioned tering cats and spreading smiles to
There’s an option to search certain into a greeting card with family and friends,” wrote her hus¬ everyone she encountered.
stops, where students can “favorite” or band, Tom Fletcher. A memorial held in her hon¬
bookmark a certain stop. Users can also After 25 years of service to the Lasell commu¬ or was hosted on Sept. 8. The
create an alert, which sends a notifica¬ nity, beloved Director of Counselingjanice Fletch¬ service was held at the Newton Highlands Con¬
tion when the shuttle is approaching. er passed away after a courageous batter with can¬ gregational Church. The church was completely
Students can download the Ride Sys¬ cer on July 6. Fletcher is anything but forgotten, filled with friends, family, colleagues, and students
tems app from the App Store or Google with a legacy stretching far across Lasell's campus. united to celebrate Fletcher’s life. Beautiful words
When Fletcher first arrived, the Counseling were spoken in tribute, as well as many musical
Playstore and search Lasell College, or
Center was one room. Presently, there are five pieces to reflect her personality. “Clair de Lune" by
access it through the shuttle section on
staff clinicians as well as a part time psychiatrist to Claude Debussy was played as a remembrance to
the MyLasell app. consult privately. Aside from growing the counsel¬ her fascination with the moon.
ing center, her reach to students was expan¬ Janice is survived by her husband, Tom
sive. Fletcher orchestrated Fresh Check Day, Fletcher, and two daughters, Christine Fletcher
which serves as a wellness and stress relief Graham and Megan Fletcher. Before her pass¬ PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE KEIDEL FLETCHER FAMILY
Megan PaFlurommbeon ta nd Colin fair foFrle stctuhdere ntdse. veloped relationships across ifnirgs,t stihme ew. as able to meet her grandchild for the Janice Fletcher passed away on July 6, 2018.
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Intercultural Center & Commuter
Cottage: A home away from home
ROSAL DEL CARMEN GOMEZ
1851 STAFF
great place to hang out, get some work
The commuter lounge has been re¬ done and eat a meal in between a full day
imagined as the Intercultural Center &
of classes.”
Commuter Cottage (IC3) and transferred In an email interview, Director of the
from Brennan Library to the Dean’s Cottage, Donahue Institute for Ethics, Diversity, and
located at 70 Maple Street. Inclusion Jesse Tauriac said he hopes that
The cottage was given a makeover to
the IC3, “will become a home away from
meet the needs of both international and home for our commuting students. The
commuter students. The 1C3 hosted an Commuter Lounge, on the ground floor of
open house Sept. 12 where students par¬
the IC3, includes space to study, relax, and
ticipating in games, music and received
enjoy casual conversation, as well as other
t-shirts. Students had the chance to in¬
amenities for commuters, e.g., a kitchen¬
dulge in dishes from Lebanese, Mexican
ette, lockers, and computers. IC3 promotes
and Chinese cultures.
cross-cultural understanding and inclusiv-
Students have a diverse opinion of the
ity through respectful social engagement
new IC3- Nikki Glendye, a senior and resi¬
and experiencing different cultures, tra¬
dent said, “I think it’s a really big improve¬
ditions, and viewpoints in a diverse and
ment from where I first started to attend
welcoming environment.”
Lasell. It’s really nice they’ve dedicated a
Brittany Bullard, a commuter and se¬
whole space for multiculturalism and diver¬
nior was involved in the planning for the
sity and inclusion. I’m glad that Jesse [Tauri-
IC3 this summer. “What makes me excited is
acj has a bigger space now for planning dif¬
how excited other students, faculty, and the
ferent events and activities. I just hope they
administrations are,” said Bullard. “I think
keep expanding and use this momentum
it’s a really good thing we have a welcome
to potentially gain more employees/staff to
center of multicultural groups. It highlights
help work on these issues.”
you have a home, you belong here too.”
Skylar Diamond, a junior and resident
The IC3 is a brand-new place for all
said, “I think it’s a great way for Lasell to fi¬
students to come and feel part of the Lasell
nally start reaching out to students that ar¬
community. These groups are no longer
en’t a part of the majority and gives them
restricted to a small commuter lounge in
a place to be who they truly are.” Senior
Brennan Library. Students can now have a
Katherine Couder said, “The IC3 is a huge larger area they can call their home away
improvement from what the commuter pre¬ from home.
viously was. It is much more inviting and a Commuter students do homework at the IC3 during their mid-day breaks on campus.
Clancy reflects on winning NESN’s “Next Producer”
MEGAN PALUMBO & CHRIS BRETTI_____
CO-EDITOfl IN CHIEF & 1851 STAFF
exclusive opportunity, because it didn’t re¬ said Perlson. She was excited to hear
r ally exist before the show. I think it’s very Clancy was entering in the competition
rr _.i unique that I got to watch one producer for because, “it’s a wonderful opportunity
.. ~~T"* • --| the whole summer,” said Clancy. “She is a to get their work seen, and because...
-■■HPEHSPPf-Sf — iJj very powerful woman and she’s an amazing Lasell students have what it takes to
person to learn from.” win these types of competitions.”
Other duties Clancy performed in¬ Clancy looks to her future with
volved research, video editing and working great ambition. Taking what she’s
on productions, making sure all the equip¬ learned at Lasell and NESN, she seeks a
ment was there and logging events for edi¬ path with more creative freedom. With
tors. A big project she was able to work on a passion for television and a love for
was for the NESN show “On Course With storytelling, she aims to one day work for
Andy Brickley.” She wrote questions that the National Broadcast Company (NBC).
Brickley would ask celebrity guests on the “I don’t think I’ll ever stop learning
show. “It was really cool to watch something from anyone or anything,” said Clancy.
that I wrote actually be on TV,” she said.
An eye opening experience would be
an understatement for Clancy, as her in¬
ternship at NESN proved to be a rewarding
dive into her career. “I think being at NESN
grew my confidence more than anything,”
Clancy said. “It’s really developed me as
PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLIE CLANCY
a professional, and it has developed my
Communications major Allie Clancy won NESN’s “Next Producer”, a $20,000 check and an
character a lot.”
internship at NESN last summer
In addition to her experience at NESN,
On May 18, junior Allie Clancy learned In Clancy’s film, viewers watch Santos Clancy exudes that much of what she’s
that she won the New England Sports Net¬ overcome struggles on and off the field, learned has been through Lasell. She ex¬
work (NESN) Next Producer competition. and the moment when his high school foot¬ pressed her gratitude to the professors and
Her tide was accompanied by a grand prize ball coach, Mark Bettencourt, and his wife, staff who motivated her to work hard and
of $20,000 and a summer internship at Lauren, welcomed him into their home as pursue what she loves. She takes pride in
NESN. NESN’s “Next Producer” is a se¬ a new addition to the family. The Betten¬ representing Lasell, showing that a small
ries that showcases short sport films sub¬ court’s gave Santos a better life, helping school can still make an impact.
mitted by college students from the New him with his academics and establishing cit¬ Associate Professor and Program Direc¬
England area. izenship, which lead him to earn a football tor of Communication Meryl Perlson origi¬
“Going through it was definitely an scholarship at Assumption College. nally introduced Clancy to the competition.
emotional roller coaster for me, because I Clancy explained how thankful she “I had a chance to take a look at her rough
wanted it more than anything," said Clancy was for the opportunity to work at NESN cut and I gave her some feedback, but she
when talking about her experience. for the summer, a major perk of winning was well on her way," said Perlson. “[Allie]
Clancy’s film told the story of former the competition. “I was surrounded by knew exactly what she was doing.”
Peabody football star, Doug Santos, who some of the greatest minds in the New Professor Perlson is always look¬
was en route to play Division 1 football England area, video-wise,” she said. ing for places where students can sub¬
until almost every school dropped their Her work days mostly involved shad¬ mit their work. “There’s enough media PHOTO COURTESY OF ALLIE CLANCY
Clancy working on the set of a NESN pro¬
offers upon discovering Santos didn’t owing NESN’s Senior Producer Justine outlets, and we’re a big enough major duction during her summer internship.
have U.S. citizenship. Pouravelis. “Shadowing [Justine] was an that there’s a dynamic community,”
MACKENZIE DINEEN & COLIN FROMENT
Features editor and co-editor-in-chief
finishing her master’s program at Kent State in
Two new Area Coordinators, Cyntoya University of Rhode Island (URI) in the summer included the scholarship awarding process,
Simmons and Kelly Levine, are among the new talent development program. For three summers, and supervision of alumni meeting?. Although 2016. She was attracted to Lasell based on the
employees hired by Residential Life for this year. Simmons lived on campus with incoming fresh¬ she enjoyed the experience, Simmons said she optimism of the students and staff
“I met with the AC staff... and everyone had
Simmons took on the role of Area Coordi¬ men, met with them individually, and showed felt it was not what she wanted to pursue. She
nator on August 14. Simmons oversees a large them around campus. She will graduate in May began applying to smaller private schools in New such positive things to say about the students
portion of campus’ housing, including Bragdon from North Park University, with a master’s England, and the rest is history. here and what it’s like working with them,”
Hall, Karandon, Saunders, Hoag, Briggs, Ordway, degree in Higher Education Administration. When asked what obstacles she has freed Levine said. “This is a good fit.”
Keaver, Chandler, Mott and Pickard houses. Simmons is a Rhode Island native, who thus far in her time at Lasell, she said “I love a Levine is dedicated to connecting with
The new AC resides in Rockwell, overseeing sought work in her area after graduating from good challenge, but right now it’s way too early students and offering advice for whatever issue
those 10 locations and supervising their respec¬ URI, with a major in journalism and a minor to say if I have any challenges; I’m just getting someone may be deling with. “For me, I do the
tive residential assistants. Simmons handles in leadership. She initially intended to be a acclimated to the operations here.” work that I do in order to help students succeed
conduct and attends to, “any situation needing magazine editor. “I still love writing, but through Simmons advises anyone in a position of to the best of their ability,” she said. “I love to
an extra hand, guidance or understanding.” my leadership minor I was really involved on leadership should be honest, respectfiil and see students get involved and ask for help before
Simmons’ main goal while working with campus,” said Simmons. “My involvement gave approachable. “At the end of the day you’re not they’re in a major crisis.”
students is to lead by example. She hopes that me an idea of how I could expand into higher ed¬ just a supervisor, you’re a mentor,” she said. Levine already has future plans to develop
students understand she’s there for them, and ucation.” Her favorite pastime is writing poetry. Levine joined the staff very late last sum¬ more relationships with students, such as supply¬
regardless of what is going on, she is a resource After relocating to North Carolina, she mer. The University of Buffalo alum joined three ing free coffee to Butterworth residents.
Levine compliments the entire Residential
for them. “I‘m literally here for [you],” said Sim¬ anticipated a career in higher education, but took days before RA training.
mons. “1 live by being honest and fair, and so far a position working for a law firm. Due to the Levine primarily handles the residential Life for quickly helping her feel adjusted to
my approach has always been well received.” state’s size it was difficult for Simmons to join the halls in the North Quad area, including North campus in a short matter of time. “I’m happy
Earlier in her career, she tutored high community and find upward motion. Hall, Butterworth and Holt. to have been here before school started,” she
school students and worked for a K-12 charter Undeterred, Simmons moved back home Levine previously spent two years as a Resi¬ says. “I was very, very lucky to have people that
school, where she primarily worked with eighth to work at the Community College of Rhode dent Director and Student Activities Coordinator wanted to help.”
graders. One of her favorite positions was at the Island, in its advancement department. Her roles at Southern Maine Community College, after
Renovations happening all around campus
RUTH KEHINDE
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Vice President of Administration and Finance place, moving from two floors to three. The au¬ from Bancroft House to Brennan main floor, also includes a new office for Thomas Morgan, the
Michael Hoyle sent a faculty email this past sum¬ diovisual, non-fiction, fiction, videos, and graphic across from the Academic Achievement Center. Coordinator of Off-Campus Living and Commuter
mer highlighting the new and updated areas on novels have moved from the main floor to the Bancroft is now occupied with the Graduate and Student Service.
campus. Renovated locations include Valentine second floor. Along with transferring books, new Professional Studies staff, giving graduate students Plant Operations was once located in 26
Dining Hall, Brennan Library, Campus Police, In- chairs have been added on all floors of the library. a larger space to seek aid. Maple Street, where business faculty are now
tercultural Center and Commuter Cottage (IC3), The high stacks moved to the second floor, which Campus Police has added a dispatch cen¬ stationed. Plant Operations moved to 152
Bancroft Hall, 26 Maple Street, 152 Grove Street, provides an open view among the main floor. ter inside its office. This enables 24 hour staff Grove Street, along with Conference Services
Karandon House and Amow Campus Center. Hoyle’s email stated the improvements “are in presence to consistendy be on call for the and Housekeeping.
valentine Dining Hall has provided addi¬ concert with [Lasell’s] strategic plan, Vision 2022, Lasell community. Residence hall Karandon House was re¬
tional choices for its meals. A new deli/sandwich and all share die common theme of improving the The IC3 is housed in the former Academic opened for the fell semester. Residents enjoy the
station has been made next to Boomers, provid¬ student experience.” Affairs building and is now a space for commut¬ installation of a new kitchen, heating system, bath¬
ing more buns and toppings. This has allowed The children’s library has moved to the ers and international students to enjoy some free rooms and furniture.
Valentine’s salad bar to expand in size, with extra ground floor, and will be updated soon. The time. This change is thanks to the efforts of Dr. In October, renovations will be finished
greens and dressings. Innovation Lab received additional computer Jesse Tauriac, Director of the Donahue Institute within the Amow Campus Center. Einstein Bros.
Brennan Library has also expanded its work¬ screens. The Advising and Honors Center, moved for Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion. The cottage Bagels is being replaced with a new food option.
Blumenfeld educates on
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gender and sexuality
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hear the concerns that are raised. People
say ‘Hey, we’re fine look at the Pride flag’. INTERNATIONAL
I’ve worked with students, and asked ‘If you
know someone on campus, when they view
something negative, they refer to it as gay’. SERVICE-LEARNING
Invariably, in those groups almost every
student raised their hand.”
SHOULDER-TO-SHOULDER
Dr. Blumenfeld’s tone throughout
the lecture was fun and informative. Dr.
Blumenfeld dedicated his speech that day to PROGRAMS IN:
all the transgender people who have been
murdered in America this year. He confessed
his love for puns and displayed his prowess
for them all while explaining the complex
MEXICO
systems of privilege in America, quoting
PHOTO COURTESY OF WWW.AWIDERBRIDGE.ORG/ such speeches as “The Queer Nation Mani¬
Dr. Blumenfeld teaches at the College of Ed¬
festo”.
ucation at the University of Massachusetts.
Aside from the issues involving gender
Lasell welcomed Dr. Warren J. Blu¬ and sexuality, Dr. Blumenfeld spoke on
menfeld to speak on “Heterosexism and issues of meritocracy in the nation, and the
Cisgenderism” in deWitt Hall on Sept. 20. 45 importance of maintaining queer history as
students and faculty primarily made up the a diasporic community; boasting his 1,000 TANZANIA
crowd that ushered into deWitt Hall. slide PowerPoint on LGBTQ history down to
ECUADOR
An author of seven books, Dr. Blu¬ cave paintings.
menfeld is an expert in queer studies and While demonstrating passion for histo¬
history, bringing awareness of LGBTQ issues ry, Dr. Blumenfeld also looks towards the
to various communities. future as new LGBTQ leaders emerge from
“Heterosexism and Cisgenderism” today’s youth. VISIT WWW.LASELL.EDU/INTERNATIONALSERVICELEARNINC
brought light to the issues of heterosexual After Dr. Blumenfeld’s discussion, he
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and cisgender privilege. The privilege that said, “You’re not going to defeat heterosex¬
comes from identifying as the majority of ism and cisgenderism in 13.3 days, so you APPLICATION DEADLINE:
people - straight and gender conforming. chip away at it in pieces. I’m so impressed
Jesse Tauriac, Associate Professor of by the youth movement today. Kids are OCTOBER 1ST, 2018
Psychology & Director of the Donahue Insti¬ coming out at earlier and earlier ages,
tute for Ethics, Inclusion, and Diversity said, parents and guardians are supporting them
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nance and marginalization. Sadly, I think students are taking it to a new level, but
there are ways in which it’s overlooked - don’t forget where you come from. We need
often times because people may not vocally to know our history."
Bo jack is back! Fall magazines highlight diversity
BY DANIELLE HOGAN AND PAVEL ZLATIN_
ARTS EDITOR &1851 STAFF EMILY LONG
The season five premiere of “Bojack Horse¬
1851 STAFF
man” was highly anticipated before leading up to raises some major questions about our
its release on Sept. 14. The Netflix original animat¬ perception of beauty.
ed series follows half horse, half man Bojack (Will “Beyonce is on the cover [of
Arnett) filming the first season of series-within-a-se- Vogue]... and along with that is a light
ries, "Philbert”, with Gina (Stephanie Beatriz), complexion woman [that] has very phe¬
colleague and lover in both “Philbert” and reality, notypic features and very European phe¬
and colleague Mr. Peanutbutter (Paul F. Tomp¬ notypic features and I think that the
kins), as well. shin in greater representation should be
"Bojack” offers a satirical perspective on pop¬ celebrated and along with that what do
ular culture while staying topical. Episodes cover we have to take things deeper,” said
the climate in Hollywood culture by giving two of Lasell’s Diversity and Inclusion Director,
the leading women, Diane (Alison Brie) and Prin¬ Jesse Tauriac, “Largely I think that there
cess Carolyn (Amy Sedaris), extensive screen time. are messages that get delayed wheth¬
The creators highlight how female marginalization er implicitly or explicitly about who is
plays into Hollywood and film culture. Both wom¬ beautiful what beauty is, how it’s de¬
en in the show experience harsh realities that the fined... these messages get internalized
creators of the show have never fully explored in by people from every background.”
past seasons. Similar to reality, Diane is brought in The diversity among models of col¬
as a writer for "Philbert,” where she experiences or is significant itself. Sophomore Nijah
major sexism from director Flip McVicker (Rami
Brown said, “1 noticed when I was in
Malek) informing her she was only brought on for
Victoria’s Secret last night that all the
a good public image and not her talents. dark skinned models looked like they
“Bojack” continues to focus on strong emo¬
had the short natural haircut and all
tional writing. The episode “Free Churro” was en¬
looked the same, so it’s not really being
tirely dedicated to Bojack giving a eulogy for his
inclusive.”
mother. The episode is a full monologue, with al¬ Although seeing women of different
most no music— effectively portraying an emotion¬ Fashion magazines featuring people of color in the Lasell library.
creeds and colors is a great thing to see
al loss. He constantly fluctuates from nostalgia,
on magazines, we have to question: will
anger, sadness, and loneliness. This transparency Whoever is chosen for the cover of came to success, not beauty. “The only
makes Bojack and the other characters relatable to a magazine is a widely publicized deci¬ women for me I saw was Oprah Winfrey, it last? The answer lies in social media.
a broad audience. sion. Historically, there has been limited Grace Jones, Whoopi Goldberg. All of those “Diversity in terms of race and ethnicity
The heavily detailed animation helps reveal diversity featured in fashion. This year, women weren’t beauty standards, they were whether that is because of more outcry
for greater representation folks from a
the emotional descent tied with each character. women of color were highly represented success standards,” said Fils-Aime.
The color scheme is bright and colorful on in the September issue. Beyonce was Fashion professor, Gail Jaruegai, re¬ range of backgrounds or it’s simply be¬
the surface but dark and bleak underneath, posed on the cover of “Vogue,” Rihanna flected on how over the years, white cause of a lot of social media grassroots
serving as metaphors for the complicated on “British Vogue,” as well as Tiffany women have been the standard on mag¬ efforts,” said Professor Tauriac.
character arc of Bojack. Haddish on “Glamour” and Zendaya on azine covers. “It’s been the policy for “I think a lot of it starts with social
Altogether, season five of “Bojack Horseman” “Marie Claire.” years that they would just put white media because it gave the power to the
did not disappoint anxiously awaiting viewers. This “When I was growing up only wom¬ women on the cover...so I think it’s people. Now I can post a picture on
season pushed the audience’s emotions and ideas, en of color that I’d seen on magazine a big milestone for women of color,” social media that I think this woman is
pretty whatever her body type or face
while still maintaining the classic “Bojack” satire covers was Tyra Banks,” said senior Ja- she said.
and honesty. As usual, the season ends on a cliff bari Courts. While featuring women of color on that she has and you know other peo¬
hanger, leaving viewers wondering how Bojack For Tamara Fils-Aime, she only saw the covers of major fashion magazines is ple can now see that, who we see in
will be able to bounce back from such tragedies. women that looked like her when it a great thing to see, this representation the magazines,” said Courts.
Anything but simple A memory of Monaco
BY PAVEL ZLATIN
1851 STAFF
women share martinis and
anecdotes, and only occa¬
sionally dig into their bleak
pasts. Everything seems
perfect about the charac¬
ters’ dynamics.
However, after a sim¬
ple favor, Emily disappears
without a trace. Stephanie
and Emily’s husband, Sean
(Henry Golding) join forc¬
es in order to find her, but
it quickly becomes clear
that nothing is as simple
as it seems.
Stephanie and Sean
both realize that they don’t
PHOTO COURTESY OF LIVE FOR FILMS really know her. She has
Anna Kendrick is a primary female lead for A Simple Favor. no other contacts and ap-
parendy no past. After Em¬
A family, a house in the suburbs,
ily’s husband gives up, Stephanie takes
a high-profile PR job, brilliant bartend¬
matters in her own hands.
ing skills and an excessive collection
“A Simple Favor”is a pretty un¬
of Louboutins. Everything about Emily
usual movie. Paul Feig (“Ghost-
(Blake Lively) seems to be absolutely per¬
busters,’’“Spy,’’“The Heat”) is known for
fect, unless you make the mistake of be¬
his quirky satiric movies, and the only
coming her friend--the mistake Stephanie
thing about “A Simple Favor”that is typi¬
(Anna Kendrick) did.
cal for Paul Feig is that it features strong
Paul Feig’s newest movie “A Sim¬
female leads. Aside from stars Blake Live¬
ple Favor” was released on September
ly and Anna Kendrick, Jessica Sharzer
14. The movie follows the story of two
(‘The L Word,’’“American Horror Story”)
suburban women: wealthy, elegant and
was a screenwriter for the show. Leads
poised Emily, and quirky middle-class sin¬
weren't just limited to the film, original
gle mother Stephanie. Emily’s life seems
novel author is Darcey Bell.
to be full of excitement, while Stephanie
The multiple teasers and trailers re¬
lives that perfect suburban lifestyle. The
leased over the summer were mysterious,
unexpected friendship between the two
so when the movie was released a veil
women starts after their sons ask them
was lifted. All in all, the movie has a lot
to have a playdate at Emily’s house.
of unexpected plot twists, is incredibly
Stephanie is quickly bewitched by
Emily. The beginning of their friend¬ stylish, the characters are well-developed, Mo,naco Exhibit in the Wedeman Gallery honored the Emerson'
ship looks completely innocent: the two and the casting is on point. “A Simple Mghfant? dark ^values'^ ^rou9^ou* September to recreate memory through
Favor”is anything but boring.
Cross country makes strides at UNE Invitational
COLIN FROMENT_
CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
The men’s and women’s cross country
teams competed in the University of New
England (UNE) Invitational race at Rotary
Park in Biddeford, Maine on Sept. 8.
The men’s team ran an 8k (4.97
miles) race and the women’s team ran
a 5k (3.1 miles). Senior Ryan Dalaba
and sophomore Amanda Hawkes were
among the top finishers of the day. Dal¬
aba finished early for the Lasers coming
in at 29 minutes and seven seconds,
earning him 15th place out of 63 run¬
ners. Hawkes came in 32nd place out of 80
runners (22nd among scorers), completing
the race in 22 minutes and 38 seconds.
Collectively, the men’s team scored
a total of 160 points, while the women
scored 129 points.
“It’s a tough course and it was a
hot day, so I was expecting something
closer.. but I’m definitely happy where PHOTOS COURTESY OF LASELL ATHLETICS
The Lasell cross country teams raced in the UNE Invitational on Sept. 8
I ended up,” Dalaba said. Two days later,
Dalaba was named Great Northeast
Athletic Conference (GNAC) Runner of lines. It was a fun environment.” race, and it was a nice course to race on.” Kevin Wallin (40:13, 39th place), and Mark
the Week for his excellent performance The men’s team competed with five Dalaba, as the team’s captain, could Payton (41:09, 40th place).
at Rotary Park. members who weren’t too familiar with not stop offering praise to the rest of his The women’s runners included
Hawkes was unable to compete last the distance they were running. How¬ team. “I was happy.. .just because it was senior Ashlee DeBarros (23:38, 25th
year, due to an injury, but saw this race ever, Dalaba never thought this would nice to see all the guys fighting for one place), freshman Emma Vierling (23:49,
as a fresh start for her season. “We went slow them down at any point. another,” he says. “In any other sport, 26th place), freshman Grace West
in there not worried, so there was noth¬ Dalaba explained he hasn’t run this you’re working with your team and (23:56, 27th place), and senior Stepha¬
ing to lose,” Hawkes said. long of distance since last year. “[I] was always seeing what’s going on, but in a nie Seedorf (25:19, 29th place). Fresh¬
Despite the women’s teams running holding on and doing the best I could race, you may not even see your other man Emma Murray injured her ankle
before the men’s teams, Hawkes never to not let that impact the entire day for teammates and you have to trust that halfway through her race.
felt any pressure while competing. “I me.. .if it impacted me, then it impacted everyone is working just as hard as you, Both teams have a lot of confidence
get really nervous before races, I always the entire team result,” he said. and you have to make sure you’re doing as their season progresses. “The other
have and probably always will, but in The women’s team faced a similar the same [to other teammates].” courses are typically a lot flatter, so I
this meet, I just didn’t feel that ner¬ dilemma, with eight competing and only Other runners on the men’s team in¬ think we all have some things to take
vous,” said Hawkes. “[UNE’s] approach five runners scoring points. Despite this, cluded juniors Matt Holden (32:30, 28th away from [this meet], some confidence
was very laid back.. .the officials were Hawkes said, “Everyone had a pretty good place), Kyle Mullin (37:19, 38th place), boosting for a lot of people. I think we
funny and making jokes on the side¬ can improve a lot,” says Dalaba.
Perez scores weekly honor
Field hockey has Leazer pride
ALEX BALLETTO
BRIAN COHEN
COPY EDITOR
1851 STAFF
Women’s field hockey freshman goalkeeper difficult, but Leazer appears to be handling it just Freshman volleyball player Kiana Perez is
Makena Leazer was named Great Northeast fine. “I think I’ve adjusted well,” said Leazer. taking charge on the court. She is a statistical
Athletic Conference (GNAC) Rookie of the Week “It’s quicker and more intense with a change leader for the Great Northeast Athletic Con¬
on Sept. 4. Leazer was given the honors following in speed. 1 love it! There is definitely more of a ference (GNAC) in number of kills and num¬
the Lasers’ first two games of the season against competitive edge.” bers of Mis per set (172 recorded kills, 21
Becker College and Nichols College. There is no doubt Leazer is getting support service aces and 136 digs). Perez was named
“1 was really surprised when I found out about from her upperclassmen teammates. Senior for¬ GNAC Rookie of the Week on Sept 17.
the honor,” said Leazer. “I was honored to receive ward Cailin Flannery affirms Leazer is transitioning “I am so happy that Kiana decided to
that recognition.” well to the faster play. “It’s a big switch but she’s come to Massachusetts for her college expe¬
In her first two collegiate games, Leazer had definitely getting there. We all know what the rience and to play on the Volleyball team this
a goals against average of 1.50 and a .800 save freshman are going through. We are here to help year,” said senior captain Olivia Addington.
percentage, while accumulating 12 saves. every step of the way.” “She has brought so much power and
Competing in eight games this season, Leazer Leazer has big shoes to fill in goal after the La¬ sMl to our team and has quickly become
has posted a 1.75 goals against average and a .788 sers lost star goalie Denise Landry due to graduat¬ a force to be reckoned with on the court,”
save percentage, leading the Lasers to a 5-4 record ing last May. However, Flannery is thankful to have Addington said.
overall, and 3-0 in the conference. a string of strong net minders. “It’s very exciting. Perez is a marketing major from Juncos,
Leazer believes the key to her success is We had a strong senior goalie last year who played Puerto Rico. She started playing volleyball
keeping a positive attitude. “1 tell myself to keep an great and it is good to have a freshman step in and when she was 4 years old and attributes her
open mind and not be nervous," said the freshman play strong as well,” said Flannery. success on the team to her years of experi¬
keeper. “1 want to just play my game and focus on “Our biggest expectation is that everyone brings ence. Perez also believes she has had tough
their best,” said Leazer. ‘As long as we come together
what is happening in the moment.” coaches who taught her well.
and put a 100 percent effort on the field, there is
Transitioning from playing a sport in high “I really enjoy the relationship that in
school to playing at the college level can be nothing left to give and success will follow.’’ such short time my teammates and I have
been able to establish,” Perez said. She said
teamwork has led to volleyball success. “I
feel very comfortable at Lasell and being part
of the team,” she said.
Kiana said a reason behind her strong
performance is preparation. “I try to prepare
myself mentally before each game for what
I am going to do," she said. Perez concen¬
trates on her responsibilities as a player.
“During the game, I also try my best to
look for the opportunity that I may have to
help my team score points,” Perez said. She
often analyzes the other team’s strengths
and weaknesses.
“It’s been incredible watching her play
so far and 1 can’t wait to see what she will
do - not only for the rest of this year, but
for the rest of her time here at Lasell,”
Addington said.
“It all comes down to team work," Perez
said. “But my principal is that there is PHOTOS BY KATIE SCHNEIDER
PHOTO COURTESY OF LASELL ATHLETICS (Top) Kiana Perez (second from right) cele¬
always room for improvement, so just keep
brating mid set. (Bottom) Perez serves the
working at it.”
Freshman goalkeeper Makena Leazer (middle) preparing to make a save. ball to the opposing team.
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lege Lions. The honorary game was in tribute to Sophia’s Fund, a non-profit organization that helps
families fight pediatric cancer. Both teams battled into double overtime ending the game in a 1-1 tie.
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A weekend to reunite family, friends and alum
HOLLY FEOLA & ZACHARY HOULE
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In its usual fashion, Family, Friends and Head of Student Activities Jenny Granger family here,” said Granger Sullivan. Divine Step Team started the night with a
Alumni Weekend on Oct. 12 through Oct. 14
Sullivan said, “The weekend allows the opportu¬ Fan Fest was held in the Athletic Center and rhythmic routine, and the crowd echoed with
brought together loved ones in large numbers,
nity for families to build traditions whether it’s featured performances showcasing student clubs cheers and a thunderous applause.
with a total of 500 attendees.
going to the same restaurant, event or watching and athletes. For Fan Fest admission, people were The cheer team entertained the audience
There were countless events for attendees,
a game.” Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend asked to bring either one can of food or pay two with a routine that had upbeat music for their
such as apple picking, the college’s popular
is not only about celebrating Lasell, but how ev¬ dollars; both the cans and money will go to the synchronized stunts, which they executed
Bingo night, and the long tradition of boat racing
eryone comes together in the Lasell community. Newton Food Pantry. In total, the event collected with high spirit.
on the Charles River. Events were located around
“The weekend is like introducing family to your 236 dollars and 68 cans. Sophomore Kaitlyn Hoha had her first perfor¬
the Boston area, ranging from Stow, Waltham and
mance with the cheer team. Hoha said,“Tonight’s
the Charles River.
performance was really exciting for me and I’m
Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend
very happy to be at Lasell.” Hoha’s mother attend¬
was a time to enjoy familiar company while
ed Fan Fest to watch her daughter’s first perfor¬
also bringing people together, which was only
mance after transferring from Ml Ida College.
possible with the help of Student Activities and
Honey Pot Hill Orchard was a scenic family
the Alumni Relations teams.
setting, once the weather conditions improved-
“The Alumni Relations team goes off
ladders littered the orchard’s apple trees, and
the previous year and enhances it for the
the ground was full of mud due to the morn¬
next year. We have teamed up with Student
ing’s rain. Hayrides were canceled because of
Activities to make the events more cohesive for
the weather earlier, but hedge mazes made up
the guest experience,” said Director of Alumni
for the inconvenience.
Relations Kelsey Brogna.
The orchard is home to “The Big Green
“It’s important to have alums back to campus
Monster Hedge Maze,” which takes about an hour
to see how far the college has come since they
to complete, and is 1.5 miles long according to
attended. It allows them to reconnect with old
their website. Maze navigation worked up quite
friends and bring back memories,” Brogna said. ‘A
an appetite, but the included caramel apples and
lot of the young alums go to the Pub Night where
donuts saved the day.
they reminisce their time at the college.”
Students join racial conversations
NOOR LOBAD
1851 STAFF ~ " ~ —
Thirty students of diverse backgrounds able and just feels more like a conversation. incidents of students dressed in black-face as mix is really important.. I want people to be
gathered in the Intercultural Center & A lot of the same stuff gets talked about, but well as costumes depicting misrepresenta¬ more educated about the differences among
Commuter Cottage (1C3) on Monday Oct. in a much more honest way because people tions of cultural groups, despite school-initi¬ us,” said Kappatos.
15 for the “Real Talk on Race.” Students aren’t trying to be ‘politically correct,’ and it ated policies against such impropriety being Students of color also discussed the
discussed their diverse perspectives and makes me want to keep coming back.” established in 2014. reality of having to deal with racial microag¬
experiences regarding race on campus. The The event kicked off with ice breaking Another prominent topic of discussion gressions on campus, both from their peers
event was hosted by the college’s Director exercises where students shared where they was the lack of representation of students as well as faculty members. Several white ally
of the Donahue Institute for Ethics, Diversi¬ are from and what their favorite holiday of color in SGA. Students said they felt students showed support for these students’
ty, and Inclusion. is. This exercise proved to be necessary in a disconnect between the school’s SGA feelings by listening to them and asking
The event allowed students to have an getting initially hesitant students to have an and certain members of the student body, how they can help better the experiences of
informal conversation about racial experi¬ open and honest dialogue about a topic as namely students of color. They suggested students for color at Lasell.
ences on campus, with hopes of not offend¬ sensitive as on campus racial experiences. that reaching out to and connecting with By the end of the night, every student
ing others. This emphasis on being open and With Halloween rapidly approaching, minority students should be a bigger priority in attendance had contributed in some
sharing the truth was a significant factor in cultural appropriation was a topic of con¬ for the organization. way to the conversation. Students were so
the events successful turnout. cern among several of the students in atten¬ SGA president Jimmy Kappatos’s engaged in the discussion that the event,
Senior Molly Parrott said, “I like these dance. Racial and cultural insensitivity when attendance at the event was certainly a step which was scheduled to end at 8:45 p.m.,
talks because they are so much more infor¬ it comes to choosing costumes is a modem in the right direction.“Representing different concluded at 9;15 p m.
mal than the forums. It’s a lot more comfort¬ issue. In recent years, there have been people and perspectives that get lost in the
The 1851 Chronicle
October
EDITORS Dressing up for cultural change
CORNER
CHRIS BRETTI --------
1851 STAFF
The spirit of pact these costumes have on the members of the
With Halloween approaching fast, select¬ one student raised concerns of possible conse¬
community. More awareness should be raised
ing costumes becomes a priority for many stu¬ quences before going out in public.
about the emotional and mental damage a cul¬
dents. It is an opportunity for us to get creative, Unfortunately, raising awareness of the
turally appropriated costume can have on either
witchcraft collaborate themes with friends and show off issue and actively trying to prevent these cos¬
an individual or group of people.
our costumes. But when it comes to choosing tumes leads to a less than favorable outcome.
However, it should not only be left up to
the costume, there has to be some consider¬ Some people have a natural tendency to rebel
faculty and administration to make a change.
ation for the people around us. against authority, therefore creating workshops
Students can have just as much of an influ¬
As a first year student coming from a di¬ and posting bans on culturally appropriated
verse high school, it is shocking to hear rumors costumes may not always work. Just like prohib¬ ence on their peers. If you see a costume that
is not appropriate, make the effort to report
and stories depicting students wearing offen¬ iting alcohol did not work in the 1920s, prohib¬
it or make that student understand the mes¬
sive to downright racist costumes, especially iting costumes could carry the same effect.
coming from a college that prides itself on pro¬ So how does Lasell go about approaching sage they are sending. As trivial as a complaint
about a costume may be the simplest of efforts
moting diversity and equality. Upperclassmen this issue? It is important to acknowledge the
have mentioned several accounts of students lasting effects wearing offensive costumes has can go a long way in protecting not only the in¬
dressing up as ghosts that eerily resemble the on others. Therefore, instead of completely tegrity of students, but the integrity and over¬
uniforms of Ku Klux Klan members. On what prohibiting these choices, Lasell should do a all image of Lasell.
grounds is this okay? It is unfathomable that not better job of informing students about the im¬
Starbucks: what’s the tea, sis?
MACKENZIE DINEEN_
CASEY DIBARI _
FEATURES EDITOR
1851 STAFF
ing to spend on coffee everyday. The idea of Laser
Brisk air and crunching leaves usher in Oc¬ When Amow shut down for renovations, at school that’s making things difficult or whoev¬
Loot and Dining Dollars was created for students
tober. Newton homes decorate their front yards it took Einstein’s with it. This left students with er is in charge did not realize how much students
to save more of their funds to be used for more
with pumpkins and skeletons. I liv e for fall in Mas¬ one on campus option for coffee and tea: the rely on their drinks to get through the day. Per¬
important purchases. Students will turn away from
sachusetts — particularly Salem — a spooky hub. Starbucks in the STC. The Starbucks was some¬ haps it was the thought Starbucks could handle
the idea of spending money of their own in favor
Like the witches in pop culture, I have a thing many students were looking forward to it or even that students wouldn't mind an issue of using the benefits of their Torch cards.
black cat who follows me everywhere I go. Her when it first opened last year and ran decently here or there. With The 1851 open for business, Starbucks
throughout the This would not
name is Scarlett, she’s very cuddly and she has may feel less pressured during their day-to-day
spring semester. be that much of a
thumbs. I, however, cannot fly on brooms or hex service. It could be a perfect time for the busi¬
Without fail, problem if it was
your ex. I do not practice the neopagan religion [ ness to reinvent themselves and create a better
Starbucks has let WE proudly sr¥u. still the first few
Wicca, or identify with any religion for that mat¬ students down this weeks of school. reputation on campus. Starbucks could use a few
ter. I consider ‘witchcraft’ a spirituality and iden¬ fall. The problems However, it is cups of morning coffee itself in order to continue
tify most with the term green witch. range from not now October and to thrive on campus.
Arm Murphy-Hiscock’s book, “The Green having things such STARBUCKS Starbucks has
Witch” defines these individuals by their rela¬ as tea or coffee IS OUR NAM! been open for
tionship with the world around them, their eth¬ syrup, to machines OOURTD OEFR IS almost a year. 1851
ics and affinity with the natural world. They live constandy being OUR GAME It’s difficult The Chronicle
the green path. To me, this means using herbs, broken. Some¬ to understand
times machines how there can
crystals, elements and their correspondences in
can be broken still be so many LASELL COLLEGE
the lunar cycle, to channel energy. for more than an issues and why 1844 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
Energy flows through the natural world, entire day. There it’s so hard to get NEWTON, MA 02466
connecting humans, animals and the Earth. Prac¬ have also been a hot coffee or
ticing meditation and mindfulness allows people times when a stu¬ tea. There have EDITOR-IN-CHIEFS
to access and manipulate this energy, to change dent asks for lattes been other stu¬ Colin Froment & Megan Palumbo
our experiences and perception. or mochas and are PROUDLY dents complain¬
This philosophy can be applied in many simply handed a SERVE, DON' ing about how ART DIRECTORS
ways. Spellcasting is the combination of crystals, cup with syrup and 1 SNTERRIKVEE bad it’s been, Morgan VanWickler
herbs and colored candles carved with glyphs to told to use the ca¬ mentioning they Mitchell Bolton
correspond a specific will or desire, manifested rafes for the coffee. simply just walk COPY EDITOR
by their energy under the moonlight, or mirror Tthhriese cdoostlsla rasr ofourn da away as soon as Alex Balletto
they hear the
spells, charm bags, and potions. That’s not all! small size.
ILLUSTRATION BY THOMAS BAKER word “No.” NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR
When I practice yoga and control my breathing, I During Fami¬
On top of Marissa Gugala Colin Froment
am able to harness that energy. ly, Friends and Alumni Weekend, a time where
that, the school seems to be pushing for us to
I can tell the inner emotions of a person these problems should be at a minimum, they JR.. OPINION EDITOR
use Boost, a new app that lets you order and
or animal when I touch them through energy, had the same issues. Seeing as the school ad¬ pay ahead of the time, so your order waiting Taylor Camillo
which I often perceive through color. I feel deep¬ vertised that the Starbucks would be open for for you. The problem is, Boost uses real mon¬ ARTS EDITOR FEATURES EDITOR
the weekend, this inconvenience should not
ly connected to the Moon and its rotation. I am ey, not dining dollars. Danielle Hogan Mackenzie Dineen
have happened.
an avid environmentalist, and live sustainably Not many students have a large amount
and naturally in every way I can. Maybe it’s the pressure of being the only cafe stored in their bank account that they are will¬ SPORTS EDITOR DIGITAL EDITOR
Megan Palumbo Dana Sutcliffe
I also study astrology and try to dispel the
popular misconception that one’s sun-sign, de¬
Chartwells limits its conveniences ADVERTISING MANAGER
termined solely by the day of one’s birth, arbi¬
Pavel Zlatin
trates one’s entire personality. There are, in fact,
twelve planets and twelve astral quadrants that
produce a full chart of 48 signs, which can be DANA SUTCLIFFE_ STAFF
interpreted in a number of different ways. DIGITAL EDITOR Holly Feola Zachary Houle
Others may keep a more refined practice of It was 9:17 a m. on a Monday. My sleepy eyes With the average student paying over $ 16,000
were still adjusting to daylight as I hustled through in fees for room and board (which includes a man¬ Noor Lobad Chris Bretti
spellcasting, divination or tarot. Besides green
ffilentine Dining Hall in search of something to datory meal plan), it is only right that the money
witches, there are kitchen witches - family ori¬ eat. I checked my phone for the time and realized I designated for eating in a buffet style atmosphere Pavel Zlatin Casey DiBari
ented people focusing on their home and use would soon be late to my 9:30 a.m. class. includes taking items out with you. Since the new Emily Long Brian Cohen
kitchen ingredients as magical tools. The hedge I immediately thought of having a bagel. rule was implemented at the beginning of the se¬
witch, a term used more commonly in the U.K., It was quick and easy and could be wrapped in mester, I have been “caught” leaving the dining Michael Salem Katherine Peters
is a solitary neopagan who fives close to nature a napkin for on-the-go. I put a cinnamon raisin hall with to-go cups filled halfway with cereal and
and uses spellcraft. bagel in the toaster and cranked the speed all other small, various snacks that cost no more than Hannah Akerly Brian McLoughlin
I’m not the only Lasell witch. Myself and the way to 10. As I was buttering each side and 10 dollars at the grocery store. For some students,
three fellow students meet outside under the getting ready to place it safely in a napkin, a man¬ their busy schedules leave them with a mere 15
moon, on significant evenings in the Lunar cycle. ager from Chartwells walked by. minutes between classes to eat something. When
“I’m going to turn a blind eye and pretend I they arrive inside, the fines at each station are too ILLUSTRATOR
Bundled up in blankets, we bum candles and didn’t see you doing that,” he called out to me. “I long to wait in without being late to class. Thomas Baker
sage. Sometimes we set intentions, or bum fists
don’t understand...” I said, extremely confused. When the only option to eat is taken away
of things we would like to cleanse from our fives Taking a bagel and running to class was something from you, what use is paying for a meal plan? FACULTY ADVISOR
for the upcoming month. Our next meeting is I was unfortunately accustomed to doing since the There is outrage amongst the student body Marie C. Franklin
scheduled for the Hunter’s moon. first week of freshman year. at Lasell and it’s hard to stomach the thought of
Part of me is frustrated by the appropriation The manager pointed to a nearby sign that thousands of dollars going to waste. Eating is a ba¬
of witchcraft, and its cultural portrayal. This life¬ clearly stated nothing was to be taken out of the sic necessity and one of the most important aspects PRINTING SERVICES PROVIDED BY!
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