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Students, professors adjust to modular classrooms
COLIN FROMENT______—-
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Students and professors on campus are projects and that the stu¬
reacting positively to the new modular class¬ dents feel “more cramped.”
rooms that were installed this year. These “The modular pods are
modular classrooms, located on Grove Street not as bad as I had expected
and Maple Terrace, are temporary substitutes them to be,” said senior
for classrooms lost in the Wass/Wolfe renova¬ Tessa Dinnie. ‘Although it
tion project. does make me sad that as a
Students have shown a positive oudook senior 1 don’t get to learn in
on classes held in modulars, despite a little the classrooms I’ve grown to
skepticism before the start of the 2016-17 love these past three years.”
school year. Sophomore James Macey ad¬ Sophomore Sara Gaebe
mits he had his doubts before the school recounts an incident where
year started, but now believes they are just as the ceiling tiles were being
good as normal classrooms. “It was a really repaired in one of the Grove
well thought out plan,” Macey said. modulars that resulted in a
In addition to classrooms, the modulars metal pole protruding from
include faculty offices, restrooms, water foun¬ the ceiling before her class.
tains, and storage rooms. “My professor evacuated ev¬
Daniel Sargeant, Assistant Professor and eryone out of the classroom
Chair of Sports Management, has experience and she called a repairman
teaching classes in similar modulars in Flor¬ who came in and looked at
ida. “The technology is actually an improve¬ it,” said Gaebe.
ment over Wolfe,” he said. “The screens were Diane Parker, Associate
old and the projectors were old.” Vice President for Admin¬
He also noticed that the climate control istration and Finance, who
is an improvement over the temperature in also oversees the physical
the Wass and Wolfe buildings. “We would plant of the modulars, said,
PHOTOS BY RYAN FITZGERALD
have to cancel classes because it would get “We take the safety and se¬
Students will have classes in temperature controlled modulars until December 2017. The modulars are located
too hot or too cold,” Sargeant said. curity of our students and on Grove Street and Maple Terrace.
While there is much positivity, some mi¬ our faculty and staff very
of our community.” Parker says she plans to the new academic building that will replace
nor problems have arisen in the modulars. seriously. Hearing about this is important in
include picnic tables and vending machines the current Wass/Wolfe renovation site.
Sargeant believes that the smaller classroom order for us to make sure that it doesn’t hap¬
for next year. “I’m optimistic and it’s going to be awe¬
size makes it more difficult to work in group pen again, and so we can ensure the safety
The faculty and staff are excited about some,” said Sargeant.
Alexander: Always wanted to be president
RYAN FITZGERALD, TRISTAN DAVIS. TAYLOR RITCHIE, NICK STASIAK
CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, FEATURES EDITOR, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
“I don’t know what he does. He comes the disease,” he said. “The dean asked me to Assistant to the President at Barnard College “We were broke,” he simply put. He was
in, maybe has a few meetings, and maybe befriend him, and help him remain stable and from 1979 to 1981. then hired by MCA Universal, an American
does budget planning or something,” says one stay in school." Four years later, that student Alexander married his wife Mary Barbara media company known today as NBC Uni¬
student. “He probably answers phones. He received his diploma. at the age of 20, after the two met in high versal. “They hired me as an experiment, and
probably meets with faculty to discuss quickly asked me to move back to New
campus issues,” said another, “I literally York and help them out there.” He was
have no idea.” Even some members of tasked with heading the struggling USA
the faculty are stumped. “I think he has Network, a channel that airs now some
meetings of all kinds. I think he reads re¬ of television’s most successful shows like
ports, and talks on the phone. He likes “Mr. Robot” and “WWE Smackdown.” Af¬
to know what’s going on, so he goes out ter proving himself in the entertainment
to attend events. He probably looks at and technology businesses, Alexander
the internet and reads,” said a librarian. started an independent film distribution
What, you ask, does Lasell College Presi¬ company a couple miles down the road
dent Michael Alexander do all day? More from Lasell's campus.
than you think. He would receive an offer to apply
As far as resumes go, Alexander’s for the school’s vacant presidential po¬
is as colorful as they come. Born and sition just a few years later. Alexander
raised in Columbus, OH, his father was made it to the final round of four candi¬
a zookeeper-turned-stockbroker, and dates, and after spending a day and a half
his mother was a psychologist. Alex¬ on-campus, he was picked. “It’s a miracle
ander’s beloved grandfather was Dean I got the job,” he said. “When I saw who
of Faculty at Antioch College in Yellow the other finalists were, I thought I had
Springs, OH. no chance. But it appears it mattered
After graduating high school, Alex¬ who performed the best that day got the
ander attended Harvard University to job, and I guess I did enough.” Alexander
study history and literature of America, credits his “I Believe” speech to helping
but always knew higher education was a him come out on top in 2007.
greater interest. “It may sound strange, The Ohio native had big shoes to
but I always wanted to be the president fill. Alexander’s predecessor, Thomas E.
of a small college,” Alexander said. It was PHOTO BY TAYLOR RITCHIE J. de Witt, served as president of Lasell
at Ohio State University that he would earn a President Michael Alexander enjoys some well-deserved down time in his office. from 1988 until 2007. When de Witt took over,
master’s degree in higher education before Lasell was still a two-year junior college for
returning to Harvard. His very first weekend Committed to working with colleges school. An aspiring actress, she and Alexander women.
as a Harvard freshman, a dean approached to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps, Al¬ traveled west to Hollywood to make names for After becoming the Executive Vice Pres¬
him with an important favor. “There was a stu¬ exander has been employed by a number of themselves. Alexander tried to sell some of his ident of Endicott College, de Win was inau-
dent who lived down the hall from me who schools. He worked at Smith College, Ohio writing, but received very few offers enticing
had bipolar disorder, and was struggling with State, Harvard and served as the Executive enough to keep going. Continued on page 5
September 2016 _ The 1851 Chronicle
Opinion & Editorial
EDITORS Dear freshmen, getting involved is key
CORNER
MACKENZIE DINEEN
CO-ARTS-EDITOR
Times are The buzz at the Student Activities Fair enrich your college experience. Mastering involvement is good in moderation. At the
is overwhelming especially when you’re something new, or honing and perfect¬ start of my freshman year, I signed up for
not sure what clubs to get involved with. ing your pre-existing talents can supply 10 clubs and attended eight of them re¬
a ’changing Perhaps you're not sure if you should get fulfillment and accomplishment. Campus ligiously. All the while, I was a full-time
involved on campus at all. You’re a col¬ honors student with a job. I did not sleep.
lege student, I rarely made it to the
with a busy dining hall. I spent every
schedule, still moment in class, cIud
trying to navi¬ meetings, or doing work
gate. Whether for one of the two. My
you decided friends began to identify
to sign up for me as elusive.
no clubs at While I enjoyed ev¬
all, or decided erything 1 was doing, the
to sign up for obligations I had taken
nine or 10, on were burdening me.
this is a deci¬ I was not able to take
sion that will care of myself, or devote
KRISTA DEJUUO
CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF affect your col¬ enough time to the re¬
Change is scary. Change means new, lege life. spective activities I par¬
unfamiliar, uncomfortable, intimidating. The vir¬ ticipated in. While I do
Change gives us a natural fear whether tues of join¬ not share this informa¬
we knew we had that fear or not. It will ing extracur- tion to frighten anyone,
happen regardless of who you are and I’m riculars are I would strongly suggest
embracing change as it comes. Change numerous. students understand
in myself is something I have been wel¬ On-campus orga¬ involvement gives you something exciting their limits when it comes
coming for a while now, as in change in nizations can connect you with peers who for your resume. to involvement.
my surroundings. Change in general has share your interests. I have made many of Some clubs allow you to work for Activities, clubs and other campus
been good for me, but it hasn’t always my close friends through different clubs causes you believe in or help those in involvement make an excellent addition
been easy. and organizations. need. What better way is there to make a to your experiences as a student at Lasell.
While I was under the impression Having outlets is healthy and can difference in the world than by starting on I strongly encourage joining those you
I loved and embraced change, I forgot help you decompress, or intersperse the your own college campus? find interesting without completely filling
what it was like to be a freshman in col¬ hours you spend on homework. Clubs can However, like anything else, campus your schedule. Good luck!
lege three years ago. Everything I had
known for 18 years, four months, three To stand or not to stand?
w7eeks and two days vanished on my first
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home. My best friends I had known for
NICOLE TAYLOR_
the majority of my life were gone, my par¬
ents were gone, my sister, my life. Gone. COPY EDITOR
LASELL COLLEGE
RochTehsitse rs, uNmYm, earb oI uht aadn ahno uinrt earnnds hai ph ainlf NFL player Colin Kaepemick, backup quar¬ is a level of expectation when it comes to being 1844N ECWOMTOMNO NMWAE, A0L2T4H6 A6V ENUE
west of where I’m from. I didn’t notice terback for the San Francisco 49ers, recently professional. People are watching.
the similarity of my summer away from started a trend, and not the kind of trend you Recreational teams, premiere leagues,
home and my freshman year until I sat by see from designers. Kaepemick has been sitting high school and college athletes stand for the
myself that first night in Rochester listen¬ or kneeling during the National Anthem to pro¬ National Anthem. They also watch professional COEDITORS-IN-CHIEF
ing to some of my college freshman tunes test police brutality and the oppression of mi- sports and admire professional athletes. Kaeper- Krista DeJulio
(Vampire Weekend and Walk the Moon norites in America. Shattering stereotypes and nick, along with other NR players following this Ryan Fitzgerald
were the soundtrack of 2013). I went to minority issues is my middle name, but when trend, has influenced all levels of sports to make
college to get an education and I went to you show disrespect to your country, that is the decision: sit or stand. ART DIRECTOR
Rochester to gain work experience as an where 1 have an issue. Lasell has several athletic teams and at Jamie McTigue
intern for “(585) Magazine.” All too similar. The National Anthem is an ode to Amer¬ every sporting event the National Anthem is
I was thrown into college. I wasn’t ica - thanking our country and its people for played. Our athletes stand, always. We show re¬ COPY EDITORS
eased in. It was not easy for me. I knew sacrificing protecting and caring. Standing for spect to our country before competition like we Alex Balletto
no one and I didn’t want to know anyone. the National Anthem is equal to giving a stand¬ should. At Lasell, athletes who have any prob¬ Nicole Taylor
That’s how I felt about Rochester. I would ing ovation to a phenomenal performance. Has lem surrounding minorities or any social issue,
joke about the amount of magazines I America not done phenomenal things that de¬ can voice it. That is what we do best at Lasell. We NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR
read within my first week there because mand our respect? are not voiceless nor are we passive aggressive. Sean McGlone Leanne Signoriello
I didn’t have a job or any friends besides Even U.S. Code has a specific guideline for Instead of a million dollar salary, we have pride CO-ARTS EDITORS
my roommates, therefore had copious conduct during the playing of the National An¬ and a sound understanding of respect. Mackenzie Oineen
amounts of spare time. But that changed. them. In the code it specifically states “all other American political commentator, Robert
I got two jobs (and had my internship), persons present should face the flag and stand Reich said it best. “Real patriotism isn’t cheap. It Haleigh Santilli
explored the city, saw the local hangs, at attention with their right hand over the heart.” requires taking on a fair share of the burdens of FEATURES EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR
made my roommates do things with me, We get it. Ultimately, Kaepemick is trying keeping America going.” No, America is not per¬ Tristan Davis Megan Palumbo
and saw a few hometown friends while I to send a message, but there are much better fect, but at least we recognize the various issues
was there. ways to do so than disrespecting your country. that are happening. Kaepemick recognized an
My time in Rochester was short, but Maybe start a project that the youth can be in¬ issue: oppression. He clearly has strong beliefc STAFF
never to be forgotten. As much as I say I’ve volved in or use the millions you make throwing and values, yet the only solution he could think
been on my own these past three years in footballs to start a campaign. As a professional of was to sit during the National Anthem? Colin Froment Laurent Sicard
athlete and role model to young people, there Not to be facetious, but there is a saying
Boston and college, this was the first time Dana Sutcliffe James Payne
that goes, stand for what you believe in.”
I truly lived on my own; paying monthly
Casey DiBari Matthew Ferris
rent, buying groceries, and attempting to Students need o hit the polls
afford gas for my car. I was at an every¬ Armando Machado Samantha Plumley
day struggle with myself. When is a good
Sean Chase
time to leave my internship? Am I doing
DANA SUTCLIFFE
the right thing? Shouldn’t I be saving my
1851 Staff
money and savoring my last summer vaca¬ ILLUSTRATOR
tion before senior year of college? This was With the upcoming election looming over England recently withdrew from the Euro¬ Amanda Bennett
the last summer vacation I had followed by us, many young people find themselves feeling pean Union, known to most as Brexit. According
the last school year I will ever attend. anxious about voting. Who do I vote for? I to the Washington Post, 64 percent of people be¬
I had fun in Rochester even if at don’t necessarily like anyone running. Should tween the ages of 18-24 voted in favor of staying TaCyloontrr iRbuittocrsh ie
times I felt like I was wasting my time and I even vote at all? These are all very common in the Union. Although the end result was not
should have been home. I got to see ev¬ thoughts to have while thinking about the im¬ what the majority of the age group had voted for, Nick Stasiak
ery step of a magazine ana I’m grateful pactful time ahead. the importance of going out and showing what
for that. A new place and journey comes It’s extremely important our generation you stand for is essential.
with a lot of firsts and 1 love experiencing starts to vote, whether or not you stand behind a Its important to take in this information
things for the first time. I ate an omelette, candidate, 100 percent. To the younger genera¬ while thinking in regards to our own country. If
dyed my hair, saw an abandoned subway tion in the United States, voting has always been something like this were to happen in the United FACULTY ADVISOR
system, lived with two boys and two cats something we’ve heard of or even seen our par¬ States, the end result would be very dependent Marie C. Franklin
(honestly it was harder to live with cats ents take part in, but now we find ourselves at on the amount of votes cast by the younger gen¬
than boys), and overall experienced life in that forefront. When thinking about the right eration—the ones who would be dealing with the
a different light. I’m excited for my senior to vote, we sometimes take it for granted and outcome for a longer period of time.
year, to be back to a city I love and to see forget that in other countries they don’t have Away from home and wondering how you PRINTING SERVICES PROVIDED BY:
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News
Lasell community welcomes new professors
News Briefs
CASEY DIBARI
1851 STAFF
Shuttle system new routes for This year, Lasell has welcomed eight new and was tenured at California State University,
safer and easier travels full-time professors as well as new department San Bernardino, where she worked as an As¬
chairs. While some are new to the college, others sociate Professor. Perlson says she thinks that
The shuttle and parking system un¬ are only new to the role of full-time professors. Lasell is exciting and enjoys the students’ en¬
derwent major changes over summer 2016. Professor Thomas Sullivan was previously thusiasm. She also emphasized how the school
A major change that should be known Director of the Center for Spiritual Life for six felt like home and she loves how talented and
is that there are two shuttles; one for cam¬ years before becoming Associate Professor committed the faculty at the school are. Perl¬
pus only, and one for parking only. The of Ethics. Sullivan designed the junior ethics son holds an MFA in Radio-Television-Film from
shutdes are clearly marked. Download the course, which each incoming class will have Temple University.
app, RideSystems, to check the real-time to take. He hopes the new course will allow The other five new faculty hires are Char¬
students to grow intellectually, in a different lotte Frazier (psychology), Janet Huetteman
location of both shutdes. Both shutde
way than before. Before Lasell, Sullivan taught (marketing), Ronald Laham (athletic training),
schedules can also be found on Lasell’s
at Roger Williams Univeristy, Boston Univer¬ Matthew Reilly (marketing), and Karen Tail-
website under “Shutde & MBTA.”
sity, Babson College, Northeastern University, man (science).
While residential students may have
University of New Hampshire, and UMass Am¬
to park off campus, students may park
herst. He received his PhD in philosophy from
on campus from 5 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m.
UMass Amherst.
Sunday. Overall, there is an increase in Professor Sara Bartlett Large is the new
total inventory of Lasell parking spaces. Assistant Writing Professor, who comes to
Students who park off campus pay a Lasell all the way from the University of Texas
reduced fee. at El Paso (UTEP). As a graduate student there
On Saturday, the campus shutde will working on her PhD, she taught writing for
make two trips to the Natick Mall. It will four years. Before that, she taught English,
depart from Lasell at 11 a.m. and arrive to test prep, and business writing to students in
Natick at 11:30 a.m. where students can Mongolia. Bartlett Large has also taught at the
also take it back to campus. It will take a University of Arkansas, North Arkansas Com¬
second trip, departing form Lasell again, at munity College, and Georgia State University.
2:15 p.m. and arrive at 2:40 p.m. to Natick. She received her PhD in Rhetoric and Writing
Lasell Police issued warnings for the Studies from UTEP. Bartlett Large says she is
first week, giving the Lasell community interested in Lasell’s Connected Learning pro¬
gram, teaching style, and the small class sizes.
time to acclimate to the new system. Call
Professor Meryl Perlson comes to Lasell
campus police with questions regarding
as an Associate Professor and Chair of the PHOTOS COURTESY OF SUBJECTS
parking and the shuttle. Sara Bartlett Large (Top), Meryl Perlson (L), and Thomas Sullivan (R) are featured above.
Communication department. Before coming
to Lasell, Perlson taught at Newbury College,
Improvements at Valentine
Dining Hall, other
Discussion on diversity continues
food services
In response to the increasing de¬
MEGAN PALUMBO
mand of gluten-free options, Sodexo has SPORTS EDITOR ' ~~ .
decided to designate Fuse station at the For a Wednesday night, Arnow Campus Director of the Donahue Institute for Ethics, who feel like a lot of their viewpoints are not
Ahlentine Dining Hall to be 100 percent Center was packed with people. Since the Diversity, and Inclusion and the coordinator necessarily represented.” That also goes for
gluten-free. Other enhancements include spring of 2014, Lasell students have been ac¬ for the group. LGBTQ students; for them to know their voice
the Take three option in Glow Lounge now tively meeting to discuss racial differences at Topics such as school shootings, city can be considered and ultimately heard.
opening at 7:30 a.m., a $25 increase in Din¬ the micro and macro levels of society, and, bombings, college advertising, and even cul¬ The group is also involved with Student
ing Dollars on all plans, and the Valentine most importantly, at Lasell. Students of all dif¬ tural food selections in the dining hall were Government Association. Attending meetings
ferent backgrounds attended this year’s first discussed. There was a general understand¬ throughout the year, students try to take is¬
Dining Hall’s adjustment in closing hours
meeting on September 14. ing that everyone in the room had different sues brought up at the racial difference dis¬
to: Monday-Thursday 8:00 p.m., ftiday 7:30 “There were a number of concerns that perspectives and experiences - but that is the cussions and see how they can apply solutions
p.m, Saturday/Sunday 7:00 p.m. Because particular students of color have expressed most fruitful experience for the students. to the Lasell community.
of increased interest, sushi and steak will be just about their experiences on campus, and “I think that there are a lot of students The group meets on the second Wednes¬
served more often. it became obvious that students needed a who feel marginal,” said Tauriac. “Some of day of every month and is always looking to
safe space to be able to speak very candidly them are politically conservative students, hear from more students.
and voice their opinions,” said Jesse Tauriac,
PRO team meeting open campus
meeting gives insight to future
Smoking will not be banned on campus
On Thursday, September 15, the PRO
team gave a presentation on what each
group has been working on this summer ARMANDO MACHADO
in advancement for the college. 1851 STAFF
“I have to remind you that things are This past spring Lasell students and fac¬ all building entrances and windows, and away make decisions.” Many faculty were in favor
going really well at Lasell College,” said ulty voted on whether or not Lasell would from areas in which pedestrians congregate, of the ban. “Students come and go, but these
President Michael Alexander. “[We] are become a smoke-free campus. The final vote or must pass through,” in a message sent out people are here usually for a longer period of
focused on change and what we can do for was 50.8 percent voting against the ban and by President Alexander. time,” said Austin.
the community.” 49.2 percent voting for the ban. The student Many students were against the ban be¬ Even SGA was split on the issue at the be¬
body however voted 65 percent against the cause it would infringe on the rights of smok¬ ginning of the voting process. “We were about
The open campus meeting brought
ban. The sponsors for the vote were Student ers. “As long as it’s confined to the designated 50/50 on it, but when it came down to a vote,
both faculty and students. The PRO team Government Association, The Management areas, it shouldn’t be harming anyone. Smok¬ we decided against a total ban,” said James
is looking into every aspect of the college Council, and the Faculty Assembly. ing is a part of many people’s culture. I think Rossano, Vice President for the class of 2018.
- academic and non-academic - to see The vote was non-binding however, it would be insensitive to take that away,” said However, although the campus will not
where Lasell is using its resources and to and even after the votes had been tallied, junior Sarah LaClair.
be smoke-free, students are encouraged to
determine ways to improve, consolidate, the sponsors had to decide what action they Others, however, were heavily in favor of
and add programs at all levels. would take. The decision was ultimately up the ban. “Of course I voted for it. I don’t want self-monitor the policies in place. Smoking is
to Senior Management Team, which includes second-hand smoke which causes a variety of not permitted within 25 feet of any building on
Changes made to Brennan Library the Vice Presidents and the President of Lasell. illnesses,” said junior Kevin Ambrose. campus. “We’re gonna ask people to please re¬
While it was decided not to ban smok¬ Vice President of Student Affairs Diane spect the protocol that’s in place,” said Austin.
and Winslow
ing on campus, it was asked of all smokers to Austin said she fully supported a smoke-free Austin believes the rule should be “self-moni¬
“please show common courtesy to non-smok¬ campus, but also realizes the Lasell commu¬ tored” rather than enforced by campus police.
The Academic Achievement Center ers by staying at least 25 feet from any and nity must “respect the right of individuals to
has been moved to the main level of the
Brennan Library while Alden Math Lab and
Students anticipate a new area coordinator
the Business/Technology Lab have been
moved to the lower level of Brennan. The
Doran Computer Lab has been moved to NICOLE TAYLOR *
Yamawaki 208. Lasell’s website was up¬ COPY EDITOR
dated over the summer giving the college’s Residential Life is in the process of hir¬ Cat Mullin, Area Coordinator for the position. Candidates with a student affairs
website a fresh, new look. ing a new Area Coordinator (AC) for the North Woodland area, has been monitoring the background may have an advantage. “Over 80
quad area and hope to have a selection in the North quad area until the new AC is an¬ percent of our applicants had an advanced de¬
next few weeks. nounced and acclimated. Director of Residen¬ gree,” said Freese. “In some cases, candidates
Human Capital Management received tial Life Woodrow Freese looks forward to an¬ have received an offer and withdrew from our
more than 70 applications and resumes from other new addition. “We didn’t want to fill the search to pursue another college.”
potential candidates. Residential Life nar¬ position with ‘just anyone’ and we were very “I am excited to work with someone new
rowed that number to nine and conducted selective in who we brought to campus for the who has fresh perspectives,” said Rob Harring¬
phone interviews with all. They then brought final round of interviews," he said. ton, Area Coordinator for the Forest area. “I
five finalists to campus for interviews begin¬ At Lasell, a Bachelor’s Degree is required am also excited to teach them as much as I
ALEX BALLETTO & KRISTA DEJULIO ning in mid-August. and a Master’s Degree is preferred for the possibly can, but also to see what they have
to teach me.”
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filmed on campus
“Patriots Day” scene!
MACKENZIE DINEEN
CO-ARTS-EDITOR
The on-campus set was
Peter Berg’s film “Patriots Day”
closed and the crew had strict
visited Lasell this past May. The film
limitations on photos. The
is set to be released in January 2017,
lower level of the Brennan
and covers the aftermath of the April
Library was converted into a
15, 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.
green room for Simmons. A
The movie focuses on the lo¬
few administrators were able
cal Watertown Police Department,
to catch a glance of the actor
who were searching for the person
sporting police attire.
responsible for the bombing. Mark
In the film, Wahlberg plays
Wahlberg, Melissa Benoist, J.K. Sim¬
Sgt. Tommy Saunders as he,
mons, and Kevin Bacon star in the film.
Boston Police Commissioner
According to Director of Com¬
Ed Davis, fellow officers, first
munications Michelle Gaseau, the
responders, investigators, and
college is occasionally contacted
even survivors try to find and
by location scouts, and the filming
capture the suspects of the hor¬
was set up shortly after commence¬
rific bombings.
ment. The film shoot was held on
When asked about the
May 18; and the crew only filmed
film’s presence at Lasell, Gas¬
in Rosen Auditorium.
eau said in an email that it was
“They were looking for a class¬
a very positive experience for
room setting for the movie where
they could film a scene that takes the college. “Most, if not all,
of the administrators think it’s
place in a police training class¬
room,” said Gaseau. Simmons was a positive thing to have a Hol¬
the focal point of the scene, and lywood film crew on campus,
plays the role of Watertown Sgt. Jef¬ and it certainly raises the col¬
frey Pugliese. lege’s stature up,” she said.
Gaseau said that the film The crew’s positive experi¬
crew shot in various locations ence working with Lasell could
throughout Watertown, including bring more location scouts, and
Watertown Square. The crew had potentially more films to the
requested to shoot in the actual school, according to Gaseau.
neighborhood where the bomber As Lasell continues to
was found, but were denied be¬ grow, the college is able to
cause residents were uneasy about interact with local culture,
the idea. and various organi2ations, in¬
“From my understanding, they cluding those as glamorous as
were trying to be as authentic to¬ movie stars and directors, ac¬
ward the events as possible, with¬ cording to Gaseau.
out hurting anyone or bothering PHOTOS COURTESY OF IMDB AND LASELL COLLEGE
(Top) Mark Wahlberg stars in “Patriots Day.” (B) A scene was filmed in Rosen Auditorium over the summer.
anybody,” Gaseau said.
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Boston Film Festival - September 22 - 25
This year’s lineup sports an array of feature films, including the Stephen Spiel-
berg-proauced documentary “Finding Oscar.” We’re introduced to Oscar and Ramiro, Apply at https://www.surveymonkey.eom/r/2016-1 7_PACES-New-Applicants
known as the sole survivors of the Dos Erres Massacre in Guatemala in 1982. Both or email [email protected] with any questions.
boys were abducted during the attack and raised by the men responsible. Music lovers
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should be sure to catch the Saturday afternoon screening of “Bang!”
“The Bert Bems Story,” follows the life and successes of 1960s songwriter Bert Apply for toe paces
Bems. Musician and actor Steven Van Zandt (“Lilyhammer,” “The Sopranos”) is set
to narrate. The full schedule and show times are available at BostonFilmFestival.org.
program through the
Scallop Festival — Falmouth, MA - September 23-25
World-renowned for its scallop and chicken dinners, the annual Scallop Festival
also features live entertainment and a car show. Kids can enjoy arts and crafts and
even take part in the ultra-competitive comhole tournament. The food court offers an center for
extended menu including lobster rolls, hot dogs, burgers, and fried dough.
Boston Fashion Week - September 23 — 30
community- Based
It’s time for Fashion Week to hit Boston as a number of exhibits and events will
be showcased throughout the city. The week is designed to give professionals and
young, talented newcomers in the industry a chance to present their work or view that
of others. Some events are free while others vaiy in ticket prices. A College Fashion Learntngi
Week runway show will be held Saturday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m. at Revere Hotel in
Boston to showcase the latest trends among college fashion. Visit bostonfashionweek.
com for more details on all events.
Oktoberfest Boston - October 8
Fall is upon us and there’s no better way to celebrate (legally) than sipping beer with
friends. Venu Boston will host Oktoberfest Boston 2016 on Saturday, October 8 from
5:30-9:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by Sam Adams and will feature live music, beer
sampling, contests, games, ana the chance to win a free ticket to Oktoberfest Munich, ac¬
cording to Eventbrite.com. Tickets cost up to $30 and a portion of the proceeds will ben¬
efit low-income families. For more information or ticket purchases visit Eventbrite.com.
The 1851 Chronicle September 2016
Features
Pres. Alexander continued
gurated on September 23, 1988, as the Throughout his tenure at the school, dent Alexander’s arrival, remembers meet¬ faculty to the improvement of student life to
president of Lasell Junior College. Unlike faculty that have had the pleasure of meet¬ ing with all of the candidates who were up simply being a marketing figure for the college.”
Alexander, de Witt never had an ambition to ing the president have a positive impression for the presidency. Although he worked at universities
become a college president, but performed of him. Kimberly Kaplan, the education “He is doing a great job and I feel his such as Ohio State and Harvard, Alexander’s
exceptionally in the position. He raised department’s Practicum Coordinator, says, image is a positive and accurate reflection of dream was to always become a president of a
over $40 million, directed the construction “My impression is that he cares a lot about Lasell,” said Wardyga. small private college, “ft was a dream come
of 24 buildings, created Lasell Village, and Lasell faculty and students. I think he is or¬ Becky Kennedy, Chair of the Humanities true and it’s been great ever since,” he said.
transformed the school into a coed, four-year chestrating some positive changes within the Department, spoke about President Alexander Alexander has been president for nine
college, all according to a video by Dr. Brian college. I also like his focus on how to help and his predecessor, Tom de Witt. “His prede¬ years and knows that keeping alumni en¬
Wardyga, Associate Professor of Communication. students succeed like with the expansion of cessor, Tom de Witt, led the college from 1988 gaged in the college is important to do. That
In the fall 2015 semester, eight years af¬ the academic center.” until 2007; President de Witt brought Lasell is why he spends some of his days traveling
ter Alexander became president, the school Justin Bruce, Coordinator of Student from financial straits to a place of budgetary to meet alumni and donors to keep them
broke a record for the number of students Organizations, made it a mission to speak health. Under President de Witt, LaselJ was up to date, engaged, and attached to the
enrolled at the school with a total of 1,810 with Alexander his first week at Lasell and transformed from a two-year women’s col¬ school. Other days he may meet with them
undergraduates. This number is a five was pleasantly surprised. “I was floored at lege to a four-year co-educational institution; in regards to fundraising for the college.
percent increase over the previous year’s how personable he was. Having been at mul¬ through strategic planning, President Alexan¬ Then there are days he must attend meet¬
number. In addition to undergraduates, tiple institutions and met with presidents der built on that foundation to achieve un¬ ings or on-campus events to speak to faculty
Lasell has seen a rise in graduate students of the institutions, President Alexander has precedented institutional growth.” or students.
enrolled. In 2014, Lasell was named in The strengths with both a business mindset as Assistant Professor of Communication There really is no normal day for
Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac as well as in helping individuals feel welcome Michael Laramee is pleased that President Al¬ Lasell’s President. He described most days
one of the nation’s fastest growing colleges. on campus.” Bruce also says, “Heck, last exander is the face of Lasell, saying, “After his as ‘atypical,’ meaning each day comes with
Alexander can boast that 99 percent of [year] he was at Franco’s singing karaoke speech about organizational communication, a new challenge or new opportunity to fur¬
Lasell alumni are employed or in graduate with his wife because the senior class raised I gained more respect for his experiences in ther the college. As long as Alexander’s days
school nine months after graduation, and money for their class gift, [the year before TV and other communication-related expe¬ continue to be busy, many believe the col¬
100 percent of graduates complete at least that] he jumped in the Charles. If that’s not riences and thus began to better understand lege will continue to succeed.
one internship, according to this year’s commitment, 1 don’t know what is!” how important his experience is to the expan¬
Lasell Day informational booklet. Wardyga, who was here prior to Presi¬ sion of the school in so many ways from more
Michael Alexander has a visitor, one of his dogs to his office. Alexander speaking at the Service Banquet in April.
WLAS broadcasts FM,
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Saturday, October 29th
After years of waiting and persistence from to Deborah Gelch, Chief Information Officer in
Dr. Brian Wirdyga, the Lasell College Radio Club the IT department, who funded the program
(LCR) is now broadcasting on FM station 102.9 and hired a consultant to switch frequen¬
WLAS. LCR broadcasts on the low power station cies. Against many odds, LCR won the bid to
Monday - Friday from 9 a m. to 6 p.m. This change switch frequencies.
brings more legitimacy to the club according to “[This gives us] a whole new audience-the
Wardyga, who works as LCR club advisor. general public," said Wardyga. “There have
“This is good for new students,” said been people from the community calling in
Wirdyga. “[We are] more legitimate now and and wanting to join the station, three people See FacebciCYk.com / LasellCollegeHonors
students like it.” The station has seen its highest of an older generation have come on the sta¬
amount of listeners during athletic games. tion and brought a more diverse selection of to register.
According to Wirdyga, the club originally music." The change gives LCR the opportunity
wanted their call letters to be WLCR but had to for more community involvement.
settle with WLAS. The satellite signal reaches from The club now offers internship opportuni¬
Brookline (East) to Natick (West) and Belmont ties as well. Michael Gordon, who attends school
(North) to Dover (South). It was always a major in New York, was the first participant this past Email Hillary Brown atj
goal of Wardyga's to take the radio station to FM summer. Gordon was in charge of all jobs includ¬
since he began working at the college. “[I] worked ing social media, news and music. “(I) wanted to
against all odds to make it happen," said Wardyga. keep the station afloat during the summer, espe¬ [email protected] with any questions.
The FCC opens a short window for new ra¬ cially since we are switching to FM,” said Wirdyga
dio stations to join the FM frequency and there is Maintaining relationships with promoters and
no guarantee with low power radio. Wardyga re¬ record labels is also important. Lasell senior Mi¬
ceived news around 2011 of an opening, talked chelle Port is the intern this semester.
The 1851 Chronicle
6 September 2016
Arts & Entertainment
A ‘wild world’ for Bastille fans Grouplove’s fun,
but forgettable
MEGAN PALUMBO & MACKENZIE DINEEN _._ album
SPORTS EDITOR & CO-ARTS EDITOR
After gracing the music industry with lively mood to jam out. The song illustrates from the rest, aside from its unique introduc¬
their hit single, "Pompeii," the British in¬ relationship issues and how someone may not tion. “Fake It” begins with a vintage clip of a KRISTA DEJULIO___
die-pop band Bastille released a new' album know' what they have until it’s gone. “Glory,” woman with an American accent. The song CO-EDITOR-IN-CHEIF
this month titled “Wild World.” Their rich and “Power,” the next two songs, have echo¬ was released before “Wild World” dropped,
vocals, favorable beats, and creative blends of ing harmonies that highlight lead signer Dan however, it is not a single. The song discusses a There are times when you just need to
sound “Wild Wbrld” is a must listen to for the Smith’s voice. “Two Evils,” the shortest track relationship in which both parties must ignore pop a Grouplove CD in your car and take
new school year. on Wild World, is up next. The pace is dreamy problems in order to continue their relation¬ a long drive. Grouplove’s lyrics about the
The album begins with their recently fa¬ and is complimented by soft vocals. Using bits ship, because the two still want to be together. beach and aliens, which are sung, and some¬
mous single, “GoodGrief.” This song describes of secondary speeches again, “Send Them Up next, “Snakes,” the penultimate track times shouted, are a great way to destress.
coping with the death of a loved one, based Off!” breaks down the concept of letting go on the record, has a cheerful sound. This is yet Grouplove is fronted by both a male and fe¬
on the lyrics, ‘What’s gonna be left of the of one’s demons. another example of Smith’s melancholy lyrics male singer, Christian Zucconi and Hannah
world if you’re not in it?” As well as, “Oh I’ll “Lethargy” remains true to its title with being hidden under the guise of happiness.
Hooper (who are also married and have a
be dancing at a funeral.” For a difficult theme, a steady beat, but grows lively after the first For example, the chorus of the song is, “It’s
baby), and backed up by three other very
the melody is deceiving and uplifting. “The verse. Bastille expertly splices clips of other easier to bury my head in the sand sometimes,
Currents,” is next on the album, which plavs media into their tracks to create a mechanical I know it’s not the right way to go, but I pray important members. The band just released
with Bastille’s familiar and alternative melody. aesthetic. The tune is nostalgic, yet upbeat, the ground will swallow me whole.” its third studio album “Big Mess” on Sep¬
Balancing out the playlist, ‘An Act of Kindness,” the underlying melancholy disguised by the The final song of the album is tided “Win¬ tember 9, and are currently on tour.
is a slower track with a relaxing beat that flows instrumentals. “Four Walls,” a self-proclaiming ter of Our Youth.” The song discusses the loss Grouplove is the ideal hippy-dippy
from the speakers. Listeners can relate to the ballad, contains a haunting and soft synth. Its of innocence many experience as they grow band (there’s even a song with the line
lyrics when thinking about actions they regret. sound simulates the feeling of confinement older. Wild World, is a complex indie pop al¬ “I’d rather be a hippy than a hipster” on
Beginning with sound bits from broadcasted and isolation, which coincides with the lyrical bum. Although homogenewwous at times, the its second album). The members wear pas¬
news, ‘Warmth,” puts the listener back in a meaning. “Blame,” does not really stand out album strives for and achieves depth.
tels, oversize clothing, have long hair, and
sing obscure lyrics. The members’ looks
are a pretty fair reflection of the music they
“Atlanta” hits all the right notes make. The album opens with the alterna¬
tive hit of the summer “Welcome to Your
Life,” starting off slow and moving right into
what listeners came for. The first line of the
TRISTAN DAVIS___
song is “we’re back in business,” signifying
FEATURES EDITOR
the reign of the ultimate indie-rock-synth-
You would be hard-pressed to find a dance band to ever be featured on radio
Adanta prison awaiting bail
show that dedicates itself to modem issues waves. “Welcome to Your Life” gives fans
(and that’s as much as I’ll say
better than FX’s “Atlanta.” Co-written and exactly what they liked on the band’s first
about that). A noticeably-im-
produced by “Community” alum Donald paired man walks around two albums - pops and surges of music,
Glover (a.k.a. rapper Childish Gambino), the waiting room, talking to scream-singing, joy, and, of course, a catchy
the comedy/drama revolves around three
himself and dancing before chorus and hook, but overall the album is
young men trying to make a splash in the
drinking a cup of urine cour¬ just good and does not have a lot of stand¬
booming Allanta hip-hop scene.
tesy of the public toilet. One out tracks like the band’s previous two al¬
Those three young men are rapper Al¬
fred “Paper Boi” Miles (Brian Tyree Henry), of the prisoners mentions to bums do. The eighth track, “Traumatized,” is
Earn that he’s in every week,
visionary and right-hand man Darius (Ki- a touching song about Zucconi and Hooper
to which Earn responds, “why
eth Stanfield), and Earnest “Earn” Marks becoming parents.
is he in here every week? He
(Glover), a Princeton dropout and Paper Although slower at times, the band still
looks like he needs help.” Both
Boi’s cousin turned manager. After Paper has its hyperactive and overactive moments
the writing and the camera
Boi’s self-tided single scores heavy radio work are nearly outshined by of bliss and enjoyment. This album needs
time, the three begin an adventure through PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB the soundtrack, which features more than one listen to really find its place
the Georgia streets toward hip-hop glory. “Atlanta,” starring real-life hip-hop recording artist Childish Gambino
many Adanta-based artists like in your heart. You may find yourself hum¬
There’s a lot to like about this show. premiered on September 6 on FX.
Migos (who make a cameo in ming along to a song, but won’t remember
Like most original programming on FX,
the cinematography is terrific. Director Hiro Mu- thing to like about each character. There’s Glov¬ episode 3) and lesser-known OJ Dajuiceman. what song it is because the songs blend to¬
rai jam-packs each episode with overhead views er’s affability, Stanfield’s often-puzzling thoughts Each episode runs just a half hour so there gether too well. There’s always going to be a
of Adanta ghettos, wide-screen tracking shots that on different social issues, and Alfred’s snappy re¬ is plenty of time to binge. Hallway into its fresh¬ place for the explosive guitar solos and the
man campaign, ‘Adanta” has already been re¬
follow a single character across the screen, and sponses to both of them. screaming on a Grouplove album though.
newed for a second season and established itself
clearly knows when to flex his drone budget. It Social issues are where “Atlanta” separates Fans can look forward to hearing the album
compliments the work produced by the all-black itself from anything else on television. In episode as a top-tier show. And unlike other programs, it when the band comes to House of Blues
writing team, who by now have given us some¬ two, Alfred and Earn find themselves stuck in an does it in under an hour. Boston in November.
Fall movie previews for cold days
TRISTAN DAVIS & MATTHEW FERRIS _
Features Editor & 1851 STAFF
“Sully” - September 9
The unbelievable true story about how US Airways Flight 1549 pilot Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, made an
emergency landing on the Hudson River. The movie follows crucial steps Sullenberger took to save the 155 lives on board the
aircraft. Although Sullenberger performed a “miracle,” his heroic decisions and actions are questioned in the film. The movie
already struck box office gold during its first weekend, bringing home more than 35 million dollars. Directed by four-time Oscar
award winner Clint Eastwood, the film stars two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks, two-time Emmy award Anna Gunn and Golden
Globe nominee Aaron Eckhart.
- M. Ferris
PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB
“Storks” - September 23
Nicholas Stoller directs this animated comedy about the hectic life of the delivery stork. Now that the birds
strictly deliver packages as opposed to children, Junior (Andy Samberg) has proven himself to be the top delivery
bird on the force. When he unknowingly activates the “Baby Making Machine,” Junior is forced to try and deliver the
infant before his loud-mouthed boss Hunter (Kelsey Grammer) finds out. It’s a great family flick that runs for an hour
and 40 minutes. - T. Davis
PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB
“Magnificent Seven” - September 23
“Magnificent Seven” is the latest in a long line of Hollywood remakes. Director Antoine Fuqua’s remake of the 1960s
film of the same name, follows a small western town in the 1870s under siege by ruthless, gold-mining industrialist Barthol¬
omew Bogue (Peter Sarsgaard). The locals recruit bounty hunter Sam Chisolm (Denzel Washington) and a team of rag-tag
characters to take down Bogue. The aforementioned group includes Josh Farraday (Chris Pratt), Goodnight Robicheaux (Ethan
Hawke) and tracker Jack Horne (Vincent D’Onofrio). During the nearly two hour movie, expect lots of shooting, explosions
and that typical Chris Pratt swoon. - T. Davis
PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB
The 1B51 Chronicle September 2016
Arts & Entertainmen t
1

Are you ready for “The Get Down?” Birds sing
on Travis
RYAN FITZGERALD_____
CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
There are certain periods in history many is groomed by none other than the legendary win over his crush Mylene Cruz (Herizen Guardi- Scott’s new
would like to travel back in time to and experience DJ Grandmaster Flash (Mamoudo Athie), who ola). Mylene however, is determined to become a
life in that era. The Netflix original musical drama teaches him how to find ‘the get down’ and tells singing star, and sneaks out of her house with two
series “The Get Down,” practically does friends to visit the club ‘Le Inferno,’ where
album
just that for viewers by portraying life she believes her tape will be noticed by mu¬
in 1970s Bronx, New York, through sic industry moguls.
the eyes of a group of teenagers. The The show depicts a pivotal time in The
series, which premiered in August, has Big Apple’s history when the race for mayor
six episodes of the first season currently was in full swing and riots, looting, drugs, LAURENT SICARD_
available on Netflix with the second half and other crimes threaten to destroy parts 1851 STAFF
set to debut in 2017. of the city. Countless abandoned apartment
“The Get Down” follows Ezekiel buildings are being burned every day in On September 2, rapper Travis Scott
(Justice Smith), Boo-Boo (T| Brown), the South Bronx, while high poverty rates (formerly known as Travi$ Scott) returned
Shaolin Fantastic (Shameik Moore), Ra- and racial tensions grow. Not only does the with his follow up to last year’s well re¬
Ra (Skylan Brooks), and Dizzie (Jaden show do a good job of accurately portraying
ceived “Rodeo” album. “Birds in the Trap
Smith) as they make their way into the the political and socio-economic troubles
Sing McKnight” was released as an Apple
fast-paced and growing hip-hop scene facing the community, but also shows how
Music exclusive, but can now be found on
that’s taking the community by storm. music can bring people together even in the
Not only are these character’s worst of times. Spotify and iTunes. On his latest project,
PHOTO COURTESY OF IMDB
names terrific, but they actually look “The Get Down” is a Netflix original series taking place in the The disco scene is booming, but Scott has cultivated some of his best trap
like they were bom in the 70s. Smith 1970s Bronx, New York. hip-hop is only just beginning. Grand¬ music to date, with guest appearances
seems like he’s playing a 70s version of master Flash, DJ Kool Here, and Afrika from the likes of mentors Kid Cudi, Kend¬
himself and his quirky behavior certainly draws a Shaolin (whom he calls Grasshopper) he must Bambaataa (yes that’s his name) lay the blue¬ rick Lamar, Andre 3000, Bryson Tiller and
lot of attention. find a wordsmith (rapper). print for hip-hop music and become the fore¬ even Justin Bieber. This past summer, it’s
Shaolin is on a quest to become the next The protagonist Ezekiel has a natural way fathers of the genre that everyone in New York been hard to escape the infectious catchi¬
best DJ in not just the Bronx, but the world. He with words and uses the gift to write a poem to is trying to get down with.
ness of “Pick Up the Phone” and it will be
especially hard for fans to stop listening
Bridget Jones’ new film and baby to this album once immersed in its hour
of good vibes.
The album commences with “The
Ends,” featuring Atlanta legend Andre
HALEIGH SANTILLI
3000. Scott starts the party by crooning “let’s
CO-ARTS-EDITOR
make it a badass time.” Scott, also known as
Fans of the “Bridget Jones’s Diary” series over Darcy, and find someone new to fall for. stantly called away by work (which was the
La Flame, tries to cement his rapping ability
will be excited to see the third installment The best place to do that - a massive music main cause of his and Jones’s initial breakup).
on the first verse. Andre 3000 makes a rare
“Bridget Jones’s Baby,” which was released on festival. At the festival Jones and Miranda Throughout the course of the film, there
appearance on the second verse, in which
September 16. The film begins much like the (Sarah Solemani) drink, party, and even get are fall outs, and reminiscing of what went
first film began—Jones (Renee Zellweger) is Ed Sheeran to take a picture of them. That’s wrongs. Jones and Darcy finally realize, that he is highly introspective about growing up
sitting in her quaint apartment, on her birth¬ right a picture of, not with. no matter what their past dictates or what life in Atlanta. If “The Ends” is an indication of
day, alone, with a cupcake with a single can¬ While wandering around, Jones also has thrown at them, they’re meant to be to¬ anything, it’s that Scott has curated enough
dle, listening to Celine Dion’s “ All by Myself.” meets Jack, a handsome American billionaire, gether. However, once they come to this reali¬ space for others to shine, without compro¬
But then she decides to change the song up who runs a dating website based on his al¬ zation, Jones goes into labor. mising his own radiance.
and dance to the 90s hit “ Jump Around.” gorithms for love. The two have a one-night Fans will love the final installment of Along with the featured artists, this
Many things have changed since fans last stand, and never hear from each other, until the series, for it is exactly the happy ending album thrives off of its stellar production.
saw Miss Jones, she was happily in love with three months later. Later that same week, Jones they’ve been waiting for, especially because Each song transitions into the next effort¬
Mr. Darcy, Mark Darcy that is, the dashing and attends a christening, where she and Darcy’s the author of the series, Helen Fielding, wrote lessly. This album is best enjoyed in the car,
reserved international human rights lawyer. hearts are intertwined again. The two have a the screen-play. Most of the original, beloved or through speakers at maximum volume,
However, 12 years later, the unconventional one-night stand, with only a letter as a goodbye cast returns, with new edition, Emma Thomp¬ due to its banging 808 drums and synths.
couple have since broken up, only meeting and riddance; until three months later. son, whose short quips and jabs add to the Still, one can’t listen to Travis Scott
again after seeing each other at the funeral for Jones soon realizes she is pregnant and film’s humor. However, if you have never seen without discussing the usage of auto-tune.
Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant), Jones’ former has no clue who the father is. Jones tries her the films before, you may be a little lost within On past records such as “Oh My Dis Side,”
lover and rival of Darcy. best to keep the men from meeting, but after the nostalgia pieces, and the deep connection Scott’s vocal effects are overbearing. On
Shook up about her surprise meeting, an awkward dinner explaining her situation, between the characters, but it is none the less this project, however, Scott avoids sound¬
Jones tries to focus on her work at HardNews the two agree to do what’s best for Jones. While enjoyable. ing like a robot.
(basically a CNN turned Buzzfeed television Jack is becoming more dotting, the reserved OH! Who is the father you ask? You’ll just La Flame isn’t the most lyrical rap¬
news station). Her co-worker urges her to get Darcy, whose heart is in the right place, is con¬ have to see and find out. per in the game and he realizes that. It’s
pleasant to hear him occasionally pair his
vocal effects with solid lyrical content. An
New breakfast eatery in Back Bay
example includes the line, “ain’t making
friends, we just making hobbies” on “The
Ends,” or when he invokes and features
Kid Cudi’s “Day and Night” on “Through
LEANNE SIGNORIELLO & SAMANTHA PLUMLEY
the Late Night.”
OPINION EDITOR & 1851 STAFF
Despite its praiseworthy moments,
They say breakfast is the most impor¬ Omelettes and scrambled eggs are also options, the King Cakes ($13-50) are for you.
this album is not without drawbacks.
tant meal of the day, but finding a breakfast featured on the menu. The Greek Scramble Two pancakes filled with bananas and choc¬
There isn’t any real social or political
hot spot that can accommodate the cravings ($12) turns your favorite salad into a delicious olate chips are stacked with a layer of peanut
for classic waffles, stacks of pan¬ butter between them and a dollop depth on Scott’s latest venture. On “Ro¬
cakes, or an omelette on early of whipped cream on top. These deo,” Scott addressed police brutality and
mornings (or late nights) out pancakes will put a smile on your media controversy. For example on “Pray
with friends is harder than ever; face and leave you satisfied. for Love,” assisted by the Weeknd, Scott
which is why The Friendly Toast With the restaurant being calls out CNN exclaiming “they don’t want
should be added to your bucket called The Friendly Toast, you to see us win.”
list of good eats. would think that the homemade On his new project, Scott deserts this
Located just a few blocks bread would be the claim to fame. approach for songs like “Lose,” in which
from the lively Newbury Street The bread is sold by the loaf but
he describes his desire to keep his materi¬
and a short walk from Copley toast is paired with various dishes.
Station, those with a big appe¬ However, the home fries may be alistic possessions. Scott also doesn't take
tite can easily find The Friendly the hidden gem of this dining hot many risks on the album. For the most part,
Toast. However, finding a table spot. The Gghdy seasoned, thin he remains in his element, and while this
may not be as easy as finding the sliced potatoes are packed with fla¬ works, it doesn’t signify growth. “Birds in
restaurant, expect a long wait to vor. It is easy to forget about your the Trap Sing McKnight” could easily be
be seated upon arrival. Waiting at main dish to fill yourself up on the titled “Rodeo 2.0.” Scott’s only gamble ap¬
the popular restaurant can possi¬ home fries. pears on the song “Guidance,” which fea¬
bly be avoided by making a reser¬ The Friendly Toast is very tures a dancehall infused trap rhythm, and
vation through the Nowait app, accommodating to any allergies is nothing short of compelling.
which gives an estimated wait or dietary restrictions, offering
Overall, Scott’s sophomore effort is a
time, as well as show how many gluten free versions of a number
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v3enue uses vintage-inspired seating as an at- breakfast option, mixing tomatoes, feta cheese, though the signature breakfast is served all day, enlisted the help of his friends for sev¬
t at a 50s diner vibe. The vibrant green baby spinach, and black olives in a satisfying during lunch and dinner hours you can order eral terrific collaborations. However, the
ind the wacky artwork that looks like trea¬ egg scramble. The Guy Scramble ($12.50) is a variety of soups, sandwiches and other com¬ album proves that Scott still has room to
sures one finds at a garage sale, keeping you another vegetarian go-to scramble which fea¬ fort food entrees including tacos or macaroni grow as an artist. 8/10
occupied during the rush of the restaurant. A tures cheddar cheese, avocado, black beans, and cheese. To appeal to college students, the
game of I Spy will commence with the hope of and fresh salsa. restaurant is open until 3 a.m. on Friday and
taking in all the interesting pieces. For someone who shies away from healthy Saturdays.
Women’s soccer strives for lucky seven
MATTHEW FERRIS & JAMES PAYNE
1851 STAFF
The 2015 soccer season concluded ing goal scorer Cullen. “It’s
with a stunning finish to the Great North¬ also important for us to be a
east Athletic Conference (GNAC) women’s close-knit family both on and
soccer tournament at Lasell. The Lasers off the field.”
took on the Emmanuel College Saints. The Junior starting goal¬
championship match was scoreless for 85 keeper Sarah LaClair will
minutes before current sophomore Carly also play a key role in
Zdanek put the Lasers in front, until the Saints achieving the 7-peat just as
tied it up two minutes later. The score was she did last season making
1-1 after regulation and stayed that way a crucial save in the penalty
through two overtime periods. This led to a shootout. “I always try to
penalty kick shootout. The Lasers prevailed stay positive with everyone
over Emmanuel 5-3 to take home their sixth on the field and keep the
consecutive GNAC title. confidence up with players
This year's squad looks to reel in their after a mistake is made,”
seventh conference championship led by se¬ said LaClair. “We have girls
nior captains Megan Cullen (forward), Devon with new roles this season
Day (midfielder), Mack Kingman (midfielder), and 1 need to help make sure
and junior goalkeeper Sarah LaClair. they’re comfortable.”
When asked about the feelings of Head Coach Vito La¬
chasing a conference title as a senior Francesca took over in fall
compared to a freshman, “I’d say it’s very 2007 and is now in his tenth
different. As freshmen we didn't quite get the season as coach of the Lasers,
concept of being a team that constantly won which includes GNAC titles PHOTO BY MATTHEW FERRIS
The women’s soccer team huddles around Coach Vito LaFrancesca during practice.
or what reaching the NCAA tournament meant in the last six seasons.
but now we have a better understanding of it Jim Swift is also in mation Director. with a track record like ours can be.”
all and all the work that goes into being a suc¬ his tenth season as assistant coach for La¬ “We know the GNAC isn’t handed to us,” As of September 20, the Lasers’ quest
cessful team,” said Day. Francesca and Christine Silva has been an said Cullen before the conference season for the 7-peat is off to a 3-2-1 record
"We definitely want to win another GNAC assistant with the Lasers since 2013- New heats up. “We have a target on our backs (1-0-1 in the GNAC). The season is just
title and achieve the 7-peat, but we also want to the coaching staff in 2016 is volunteer and every other team is out to get us, beginning and hopes are high to pull off
to go further than any other Lasell team assistant coach Emily Machado who played but we try to turn that into motivation. We this feat. Be sure to come out and sup¬
in the past has gone in the NCAA tour¬ for LaFrancesca from 2009-2012 and is en¬ are confident in our abilities and we believe in port the Lasers as they attempt to make Lasell
nament (the second round),” said 2015 lead- tering her third year as Lasell’s Sports Infor¬ ourselves, but we aren’t cocky like most teams sports history.
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along with 12 freshmen joining the team “The pressure is enormous with Coach
this fall. Haynes asking a lot of us, but it’s worth
The Lasers will start the 2016 season it in the end.”
with a new team philosophy as well as tac¬ Playing time was on the list of wor¬
tics not all of the players may have used ries this season for these four players,
before. however Haynes has been fair about split¬
The team's goalkeeper position was ting the playing time between them. Ulti¬
up in the air at the beginning of the sea¬ mately, he does what is best for the team
son due to goalkeeper Miguel Colmenares over anything else.
graduating this past May. Fellow new goalkeeper Petrie is grate¬
Colmenares started all 16 games last ful to have his teammates to work with in
season and took home the 2015 GNAC net. "It's nice to have the other three to
Goalkeeper of the Year award as a vital train with because I learn from each of
member of the team. them,” said Petrie. “It also pushes me to
This puts the Lasers in a unique situ¬ try my hardest to keep up with them and
ation for the season ahead as the players that helps me improve my skills as well.”
welcome four inexperienced freshmen Between practices, strength and con¬
goalies: Patrick McAvoy, Jackson Burhans, ditioning, ana having a high game IQ,
Matteo Cugno, and Jaret Petrie. Thus, pro¬ these goalkeepers are learning from each
viding great competition to earn minutes other with motivated efforts to become
in the goal. the program’s next keeper.
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Family, friends, alumni Is Lasell
come together as one haunted?
MEGAN PALUMBO t MORGAN VANWICKLER___ MACKENZIE DINEEN
SPORTS EDITOR & 1851 STAFF CO-ARTS EDITOR
At the ripe old age of 165 years old,
Lasell is full of history. Although students live
here part of the year, perhaps we have some
permanent residents. With buildings that were
constructed before what we know as Lasell
today, is it possible for dorms and houses to
be full of history and spirits alike?
Victorian housing at Lasell includes
Briggs, Carpenter, Chandler, Cushing, Gard¬
ner, Haskell, Hoag, Karandon, Keever, Mott,
Ordway, Pickard, Saunders and Spence. The
majority of the buildings on campus and in the
surrounding area were built after Lasell’s in¬
ception. Edward. D. Winslow owned the land
between Studio and Vista Avenue, and in 1869
developed the area into Victorian buildings
with the help of Edmund B. Haskell, according
to the Aubumdale Local Historic District Final
Study Report. Other buildings including Wood¬
land Hall and Ordway House were constructed
in the 1950s, making them less likely to have
ghostly tenants.
Those who lived in the homes surround¬
ing campus could be responsible for hauntings
near East/West quad. According to sophomore
PHOTOS BY MORGAN VANWICKLER & JACKIE C0L0MBIE Melody Maltby, she and a roommate saw a sil¬
River Day pits families and friends against each other on the Charles River in a fun race for the top prize (Left). Junior Bridget Dougherty houette of a man standing at the foot of her bed
enjoys Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend with face paint (Top right). The senior class prevails in a tug of war competition. (Bottom right).
twice in the middle of the night in their room
Family, Friends and Alumni Weekend Orchards trip, Fenway Park tour, and “Jersey one of Lasell’s wooden canoes, and race in Van Winkle. Although the two locked their
(FFAW), held October 14 through October Boys” the musical. For freshman Sarah each other. Alumna Elaine Ryan (’61) door, “Something was always knocked over or
16, featured on and off campus activities, Buechel and her family, this was not their was part of the Lasers for Life team. Ryan obviously not where we put it,” said Maltby.
tours, restaurant visits and sports games for first FFAW, but the activities offered were reminisced about her time at Lasell, where “One time our full length mirror was laying
Lasers of all ages. new in comparison. “1 went to see ‘Jersey crew competitions were held between on the opposite side of the room,” she added.
Fan Fest kicked off FFAW on Friday night. Bovs.’ jit is] not my style, but pretty good for each residential house. “I didn’t come In Rockwell, Emmy Shylocki saw a tall, dark
Hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Com¬ people who like that,” said Buechel. with high expectations, but it turned out figure standing near her roommate’s closet. Her
mittee and Student Government Association, Buechel said her family enjoyed the Beer great,” said Ryan. She said her and friends roommate had a dream of the same figure that
the event consisted of performances by Pulse and Chili Fest on campus. Fall Fest filled the enjoyed the trolley ride that traveled evening, and awoke with uneasy feelings about
Dance Team, Lasell College Cheerleading, and area above the soccer field during men’s and around campus and showed off some of the room’s energy for the next week.
many other arts clubs. Students participated women’s soccer games, and many attended Lasell’s new features. Kim Manteiga recounted a story that
in games such as tug of war and a blindfolded field hockey and women’s volleyball as well. Friends and family members left cam¬ took place two years ago in East. While using a
version of musical chairs. Free Laser Pride T- Sunday, the final day of FFAW, was spent pus with full stomachs and fond memo¬ Ouija board, which are rumored to be banned
shirts were also thrown into the crowd. on the Charles River for the annual River ries, while alumni looked back on their on Lasell’s campus, they came in contact with
The festivities continued Saturday with Day. Family members, students, and alumni time at Lasell and were impressed at how a presence. “I asked her what her name was
off campus events like the Honey Pot Hill were invited to formulate a team, hop into much the college has grown. and she slowly spelled out SAMANTHA," said
Manteiga. “I asked her if she had passed away
nearby. She responded ‘yes.’” Manteiga said that
For some, the Syrian refugee crisis hits home her instinct was to ask if it had hurt, the spirit
answered yes.’ “I felt so much emotional pain
for her [... ] if it wasn’t real, why did I feel an
NICOLE TAYLOR & MORGAN VANWICKLER_ overwhelming sense of sadness?” said Mantegia.
COPY EDITORS 1851 STAFF Gardner House, previously known as the
Friedrich Johnson House, was built in 1883 by
Every person on Earth has a purpose. For As¬ up coming to Jordan,” said Janbek. Since the war number of Syrian refugees, roughly 600,000, Friedrich Johnson. The study report implies
sociate Professor of Communication Dana Janbek, in Syria began in 2011, an estimated 4.8 million meanwhile the United States’ refugee popula¬ Johnson lived in Case House before con¬
it’s working with Syrian refugees. people have been displaced to surrounding tion is around 10,000. “Unless you have structing what is now Gardner. Gardner was
Her inspiration to begin researching the countries. Jordan is home to one of the greatest lived in a war zone, it is so far beyond really renamed after Elizabeth Jane Gardner, who
refugee crisis came from an article that described anyone’s imagination and after listening to the graduated Lasell College in 1856 according
the living conditions in refugee camps. Janbek was stories, my life in comparison is extremely eas) to the Historic Newton website, and would
so moved by this information she chose to pursue and worry free,” said Janbek. become a famous American painter.
her own path of research. With the information they have collected, Olivia Case lived on the first floor of
“When I was an undergraduate student, 1 was Janbek and her colleagues are working to Gardner and was working at her desk when
volunteering at an organization that helps resetde make a difference. “The goal is to educate she felt someone grab her shirt and brush her
the refugees,” said Janbek. myself and educate other people,” said Janbek skin. She assumed it was one of her two room¬
The task of working with Syrian refugees She has written opinion pieces for the media
mates. “(They were both] sitting perfectly still
requires compassion and dedication. Janbek has and facilitated interviews and presentations. at their own desks on the other side of the
exhibited these traits during trips to Jordan, that Janbek also talked about the upcoming
room,” according to Case. Another incident
she and fellow colleagues from Worcester State Presidential election. “In the final debate,
occurred one day when she ventured into
University and California State University pursued. Donald Trump went off and said that tens of the basement. “I opened the door and it
“Vffe started going to the Middle East, specifically thousands of Syrian refugees that are most
immediately shut. There’s no draft in that
Jordan, to meet with the Syrian refugees to learn likely affiliated with ISIS have come to the
basement, so there’s no reason that it would
about their living conditions and to understand U.S. and that cannot be further from the close again,” she said.
the role that technology has played in their transi¬ truth,” said Janbek. Since 9/11 there has been
Karandon House, built in 1893, is named
tion from Syria to Jordan,” said Janbek. The three no one in the United States killed by refugees in honor of Dr. Bragdon’s wife, Kate Ransom
aim to travel at least twice a year to Jordan, and who turned out to be terrorists, according Bragdon, hence Ka-ran-don (informally known
contrary to popular beliefj they find themselves to Janbek. Those same refugees, who have as K-House to Lasell residents), according to
working in urban areas, opposed to the refugee actually witnessed terrorism themselves, are Lasell’s website. Senior Aliza Bogosian, resi¬
camps the American public typically thinks of fleeing to other countries including United
dent of K-House said, “1 don’t know if you can
A meeting with Syrian refugees is an eye¬ PHOTO BY MICHAEL BUENO States to escape the horror, not to inflict it.
opening experience. “We have met with hundreds “The political discourse continues to build
of refugees to learn about their horrific story of Professor Dana Janbek teaches communica¬ fear in people’s hearts and it turns public Continued on page 5
tion and educates the public on the Syrian
how and why they left Syria and why they ended refugee crisis. opinion against refugees,” said Janbek.
INSIDE Students lead Alumni and leaders
discussion on recognized at dinner
struggles of
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EDITOR’S
Test optional is the right choice
CORNER
Are we EMMA PEREIRA
1851 STAFF opted the policy. Better late than never right?
the individual’s personality, ability to work in
Starting fall 2017, Lasell will adopt a Test
A 2014 research study done at the Uni¬
groups or how efficient the student is at re¬
actually Optional Policy. This means sending in the versity of Georgia suggests that schools are
membering lengths of information at once.
scores of SAT, ACT, or other standardized tests
not becoming test optional for the
high school students take each
benefit of the student’s anxiety or to
year with an application is not
afraid of increase diversity, but to make their
necessary. Personally, this news
student body appear more intel¬
is refreshing because it elimi¬
ligent, placing their school higher
nates the perception of an indi¬
in rankings. The study concluded
clowns? vidual’s academic ability to be
that students who scored lower on
defined by a test.
tests that wouldn’t normally apply to
With more than 800 col¬
an academically rigorous institution,
leges across the country now
would apply.
test optional, including Brandeis
With that said, 1 do not think La¬
University in Waltham and Col¬
sell had the intent that some larger col¬
lege of Holy Cross in Worcester,
leges did when becoming test optional.
according to college.niche.com,
I feel Lasell became test op¬
Lasell is taking a step in the right
tional to make applying even that
direction.
more appealing to applicants and
Speaking for the design-
take away the anxiety of the applica¬
oriented and visual learners here
tion process.
at Lasell, I am thrilled the college ILLUSTRATION BY AMANDA BENNETT
Here at Lasell, the school recog¬
has joined the trend to distrust standardized
Given the academic diversity shown in nizes there are more components when pur¬
test scores.
These exams can be a misrepresentation the variety of fields of study offered at Lasell, it suing great.
of students, not speaking to anything about is surprising that the college hadn’t already ad¬
SEAN MCGLONE
NEWS EDITOR Educate yourself before voting
I remember watching an episode of
“Goosebumps” called “Night of the Liv¬
to legalize marijuana
ing Dummy” when I was young. Slappy, 1851
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a ventriloquist’s dummy, came to life and
terrorized the children who tried to play
MEGAN PALUMBO & KARLEE HENRY__
with him. From that point on, I was ter¬
SPORTS EDITOR &1851 STAFF
rified of ventriloquist dummies. For years LASELL COLLEGE
I would freak out whenever I saw dum¬ For Massachusetts voters, Ballot Question 4 is boost in tax revenue and relief for certain medical 1844 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
mies in movies like “Dead Silence,” a 2007 an intriguing yet messy subject. Question 4 calls for patients, while decreasing money that circulates NEWTON, MA 02466
thriller about a murdered ventriloquist the legalization, regulation, and taxation of marijua¬ in the illegal drug market.
na. If the question passes, Massachusetts will join On the flipside, many believe marijuana is ad¬ CO-EDITORS-IN-CHIEF
who’s ghost still haunts where she lived.
However, after several years, I started to Colorado, Alaska, Oregon, Washington State and dictive in nature, is labeled a “gateway drug” and Krista DeJulio
District of Columbia in legalizing marijuana for rec¬ can lead to poor mental health. Although the drug
fear them less and wonder about them Ryan Fitzgerald
reational use. Many people are tom between sup¬ is not as addictive as harder drugs such as cocaine,
more. Even today I still think it would be porting the proposed law or opposing it. However, long-term use can lead to dependence. Legalization
fun to learn ventriloquism. many people aren't very educated on the topic or increases tax revenues, but in turn it could lead to ART DIRECTOR
I believe the same idea can be applied the outcomes if the question passes. higher costs of treatment for those that experiment¬ Jamie McTigue
to the country’s recent obsession with According to Ballotpedia.org, the proposed ed with hard drugs after smoking marijuana. JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR
clowns. Apparently, Halloween came early law would allow the possession, use, distribution, According to The Boston Globe, “Colleges Morgan VanWickler
this year when there were multiple sight¬ and cultivation of marijuana in limited amounts by and universities say they won’t permit consumption
ings all over the country of creepy clowns, persons age 21 and older. even in private spaces on campus, such as dorm COPY EDITORS
some of them carrying weapons such as If the question passes, the new law would take rooms. That’s because almost all schools get federal Alex Balletto
bats and knives. effect on December 15. There would be a Cannabis funding and, therefore, must comply with federal Nicole Taylor
Control Commission, which would be in charge of law, under which marijuana remains illegal.”
Some people are claiming that this
the licensing of selling marijuana, the security of the “Marijuana can be used as a tool,” an anony¬
is because of a remake of Stephen King’s
drug, record keeping, health and safety standards, mous Lasell student said, on the opposing side.
“IT,” which is set to be released in 2017. packaging and labeling, testing, advertising and dis¬ Another student said, “People can develop a reli¬ NEWS EDITOR OPINION EDITOR
This new version of the killer clown, Pen¬ plays, as well as required inspections. There would ance on marijuana.” An anonymous faculty mem¬ Sean McGlone Leanne Signoriello
nywise, will likely scare thousands of peo¬ be a state sales tax, an additional 3 75 percent excise ber said, “If they don’t legalize marijuana, then they CO-ARTS EDITORS
ple away from clowns forever. But why tax and a possible municipal tax. should not legalize alcohol.” Haleigh Santilli
are we afraid of them now? I believe it has Marijuana is legalized recreationally and Whether the law is passed or not, the debate Mackenzie Dineen
something to do with the generation of medically in several states already, and is a very will surely continue. Just make sure to understand
people who came before us. hot topic for debate. Legalization can create a the information before voting. FEATURES EDITOR SPORTS EDITOR
Tristan Davis Megan Palumbo
With all due respect to the genera¬
tion before us, I believe they’ve doomed Make locker rooms great again STAFF
us from ever enjoying clowns. After mov¬ Dana Sutcliffe Samantha Plumley
ies like “Poltergeist” and the original “IT” Matt Ferris Michael Bueno
were released, people all over the country NICOLE TAYLOR & MICHAEL BUENO
Karlee Henry Colin Froment
became deathly afraid of clowns. This fear COPY EDITOR &1851 STAFF ~ ' --
has been passed along to our generation In a locker room, teams become family, Lasell is pushing students to live health¬ Tim Kelleher Armando Machado Jr.
and now we automatically hate clowns. legacies are born, and traditions are estab¬ ier lifestyles but it is difficult for students, es¬ James Payne Max Schochet
Ty Burr, film critic for The Boston lished. A locker room is a culture and sacred pecially commuters who have to carry around Emma Pereira Michael Ivanoskos
Globe, wrote in a recent column, “When place. It is where athletes shed tears and a duffle bag with nowhere to store it through¬
did clowns become creepy?” He believes coaches give motivational speeches. Unfortu¬ out the day. A new locker room would be
we are all “afraid” of clowns because we nately, a Lasell men’s locker room has been great for male commuters looking to use the ILLUSTRATOR
have been taught to be afraid of clowns. neglected and it’s time for Lasell to invest in athletic facilities and utilize lockers and show¬ Amanda Bennett
While there are those who are actually, a fully functional men’s locker room. It is not ers, that way they do not have to lug around CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
genuinely, deathly afraid of clowns, many acceptable to have a classroom serve as a re¬ their gym clothes or worry about smelling and Abbey Moran
of us just claim we are because clowns placement locker room being sweaty in class. Resident students could Shannon Hart
have become such a symbol of monstros¬ The current men’s locker room consists also use the locker room for the same reasons:
ity and murder in pop culture. of 20 lockers, 11 of which have locks on them privacy and hygiene. PHOTOGRAPHERS
While I’m inclined to agree with Burr, that have not been opened in quite some time. It is understandable why the college has Michael Bueno
Jackie Colombie
I would go even further and say that for Clothes have been left unclaimed for weeks yet to do anything about it with the construc¬
our generation, this fear is just something without being moved an inch. Not only do our tion of the new academic building going on.
we have inherited. athletes need a locker room for privacy and Developing a new and improved locker room FACULTY ADVISOR
Whether or not we are all actually their belongings but they need a space where is not a priority at the moment but it should Marie C. Franklin
afraid of clowns or just conditioned to they can mentally prepare, motivate them¬ be the next project the college is willing to
be, we should remember that not every selves and talk strategy. tackle. Lasell has been a co-ed school for al¬ PRINTING SERVICES PROVIDED BY:
clown you see is trying to scare you. While An improved locker room can also serve most two decades and it is only fair male ath¬ Graphic Developments Inc.
of course if you see a clown randomly in as a hub for sport-related events. Clubs and
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