As a competitive archer, I’ve lost count of how many times people have said, “Oh, you’re like Katniss!” I used to roll my eyes, but eventually, curiosity got the better of me. Last summer, I finally picked up “The Hunger Games” trilogy and fell in love with it. What I expected to be a typical young adult dystopia turned out to be rich, thought-provoking, and thoroughly emotionally gripping.

When it comes to the infamous 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic, we must ask ourselves: what about this catastrophe is so intriguing? Is the attention drawn by the 883-foot long ship? Or is it the fact that this 883-foot long ship crashed and sank on its first voyage? Whatever burning inquiries or interests one might have regarding the Titanic can finally be not only entertained, but answered!

On Tuesday, April 1, President Eric Turner sent out an email to the Lasell community announcing that Associate Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs Dave Hennessey will retire at the end of this academic year.

“The Huntress” by Kate Quinn is a multi-perspective historical fiction with mystery and intrigue. Quinn is known for historical fiction centering on female characters, with her portfolio including works like “The Alice Network,” “The Diamond Eye,” and “The Briar Club.” 

Like many other seniors, I’ve spent a lot of my time lately reflecting. As I imagine myself walking across the stage on Taylor Field, my mind refuses to focus on that day for long, instead drifting to the other moments that define my time as a Laser. And as strange as it sounds, few things have impacted my final year at Lasell as much as the 1977 Fleetwood Mac hit “Silver Springs” has.