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Villinski runs and raises funds for a special cause

MICHAEL CURRAN

Nov 25

Villinski runs and raises funds for a special cause

For the past four years, senior fashion and merchandising and management major Spencer Villinski has embraced a passion project of his: “Mov

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Lasers abroad: Postcard from Switzerland

JACOB LUSTIG

Sep 22

Lasers abroad: Postcard from Switzerland

Junior applied math major Jacob Lustig is studying abroad in Switzerland this semester. This is their postcard from Franklin University:

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RYAN RUFF

Dec 6

Darius Vincent does it all

Born in Roxbury and of Trinidadian descent, Darius Vincent is a junior at Lasell University with a brilliant mind and expressive personality

1851chronicle

Dec 5

BSA teams up for Blacktober party

This past Halloween, Lasell, Regis College and Brandeis University collaborated at Regis College for the Blacktober Party on Oct. 25.

Siani uses social media literacy for good

MICHAEL CURRAN

Dec 4

Siani uses social media literacy for good

Assistant Professor of Communications Joni Siani brings years of experience to campus from the media industry and uses those industry experi

CAITLIN ORSINO & MICHAEL CURRAN

Dec 3

Dylan’s double act

Though he often goes without recognition, Dylan Alves plays an extremely important role in Lasell’s daily operations.

JILL NEIL

Dec 3

Charting career courses at Symposium

On Dec. 3, students will showcase how they’ve learned career readiness throughout the semester at the annual Career Readiness Symposium. The

MICHAEL CURRAN

Nov 25

Villinski runs and raises funds for a special cause

For the past four years, senior fashion and merchandising and management major Spencer Villinski has embraced a passion project of his: “Mov

Title IX Office and Project LASER fight domestic and sexual violence through annual events

CAROLINE MORRELL

Nov 12

Title IX Office and Project LASER fight domestic and sexual violence through annual events

At Lasell, Title IX coordinators and interns come together to host events in hopes to spread awareness of domestic and sexual violence.

HANNA BABEK

Nov 4

CCBL continues culture of community

The Center for Community Based Learning (CCBL), located in Klingbeil House, has been working to provide students and staff with volunteer ou

Nationwide poll shows strong support for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in 2024 presidential election

1851chronicle

Nov 3

Nationwide poll shows strong support for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in 2024 presidential election

The 2024 presidential race has been tight with the Nov. 5 election poised to go to either Republican candidate Donald Trump or Democratic ca

UNIDOS establishes space for Latine students

RYAN RUFF

Nov 2

UNIDOS establishes space for Latine students

Lasell UNIDOS is one of the newer clubs here at Lasell, and it is led by sophomore President Angely Estrada and sophomore Vice President Lui

Lasers abroad: Jonah's Postcard from Florence

JONAH RUBIN-SALZBERGER

Nov 1

Lasers abroad: Jonah's Postcard from Florence

Junior fashion media and marketing major Jonah Rubin-Salzberger is studying abroad in Florence, Italy this semester. This is his postcard fr

The line between appreciation and appropriation

ARIA CONTI

Oct 31

The line between appreciation and appropriation

Cultural appropriation vs appreciation: What is the difference and how can we better help understand it? Senior fashion design and produ

Wellbeing Week helps students maintain their wellbeing

JILL NEIL

Oct 18

Wellbeing Week helps students maintain their wellbeing

From Sept. 30 to Oct. 4, the Counseling Center and Office of Health Education hosted a week full of events to help promote well-being.

MICHAEL CURRAN

Oct 10

Summer intern puts in the work

For most students, summer is a time to relax or travel, letting their minds stray from classwork and exams. Other students, like senior psyc

Juju Nealy gets her head back in the game

EVIE CRUDELE & MAYA LACLAIRE

Oct 9

Juju Nealy gets her head back in the game

Senior star athlete Juju Nealy is returning to the Lasell women’s basketball team after a severe knee injury obtained in Lasell’s summer lea

CAITLIN ORSINO

Oct 8

Turnquist "Bound" to advise

Senior Professional Academic Advisor Victoria Turnquist—better known as Vikki—is a familiar face to many Lasell students. From her office

1851chronicle

Oct 7

Charlotte Berman is here to help clubs

As Charlotte Berman reaches the anniversary of the beginning of her time at Lasell, she reflected upon her first year.

MASON COLE

Oct 6

Lasers stayed busy during break

As the school year begins and closes the book on the summer of 2024, many students and faculty are welcomed back to school and reminiscing a

JACOB LUSTIG

Sep 22

Lasers abroad: Postcard from Switzerland

Junior applied math major Jacob Lustig is studying abroad in Switzerland this semester. This is their postcard from Franklin University:

Meropol measures success through student satisfaction

HARLEY LACARDO

Apr 24

Meropol measures success through student satisfaction

Ian Meropol is the chief communications officer for Lasell University and an adjunct professor. He attended the University of South Carolina

Preparation ahead of Pub Night ensures success

PAYTON HEBERT

Apr 24

Preparation ahead of Pub Night ensures success

Of all the events the senior class committee has hosted, the pub night seems to be a standout. In the course of the last four semesters, sev

Torchlight Parade illuminates path for underclassmen

RYAN RUANE

Apr 24

Torchlight Parade illuminates path for underclassmen

The annual Torchlight Ceremony and Parade is one of Lasell’s long-standing traditions and its origin can be traced back to over 100 years ag

Third annual Queer Prom remains PRIDE and true

LISA ORTIZ

Apr 24

Third annual Queer Prom remains PRIDE and true

On the night of March 29, LU PRIDE held their third annual Queer Prom on the first and second floor of Arnow. While the party was mainly on

11 years later: Alumni reflect on Boston bombings

PAYTON HEBERT & RYAN RUANE

Apr 24

11 years later: Alumni reflect on Boston bombings

Just eleven years ago, two explosions changed the fabric of the Boston community in unimaginable ways. Boston was attacked on April 15, 2013

Student Media Hall of Fame’s Jilliana Sliby: A Founder

LJ VP LAFIURA

Apr 9

Student Media Hall of Fame’s Jilliana Sliby: A Founder

The Student Media Hall of Fame has recently inducted Jilliana Sliby (’18). The fledgling movement seeks to pay homage to the...

Student Media Hall of Fame’s Zac Vierra: A forward-thinker

LJ VP LAFIURA

Apr 9

Student Media Hall of Fame’s Zac Vierra: A forward-thinker

The Student Media Hall of Fame has recently inducted Zac Vierra (’13). The fledgling movement seeks to pay homage to the student-leaders...

Student Media Hall of Fame’s Justin Miller: A community connector

LJ VP LAFIURA

Apr 9

Student Media Hall of Fame’s Justin Miller: A community connector

The Student Media Hall of Fame has recently inducted Justin Miller (’14). The fledgling movement seeks to pay homage to the...

PAYTON HEBERT & OWEN KWET

Mar 28

Blood Drive has A-positive impact

Lasell University’s Psi Chi chapter hosted a blood drive in DeWitt Hall last month, which provided an opportunity for staff and students to

KAIT BEDELL

Mar 28

WLAS & LCTV bring home multiple awards

WLAS and LCTV represented Lasell at the Intercollegiate Broadcast System conference in Times Square on March 1-2, taking away four awards.

MICHAEL CURRAN

Mar 28

Roller Rave rocks DeWitt Hall

On March 2, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) put on a Roller Rave in DeWitt Hall. The event was put on with the help of Neon Entertainment

Students take to warmer climates for spring break

PAYTON HEBERT

Mar 28

Students take to warmer climates for spring break

A visit to a California ranch, the first trip to In-N-Out Burger, and a week of softball by the pool are examples of what spring break

Career Fair bounces back with strong turnout

KAIT BEDELL

Mar 28

Career Fair bounces back with strong turnout

After experiencing a postponement in early February due to a snowstorm, the annual Career Fair had a strong turnout during the makeup date

MIKAYLA BOKIS

Mar 1

Lasell adds new courses

As of this semester, Lasell added four new courses to the course selection. Assistant Professor of Communications Kurt Wirth added a class

Student Government moves ahead without key members

LJ VP LAFIURA

Mar 1

Student Government moves ahead without key members

Student Government (SGA) is moving into a new era this spring with smaller numbers. They will carry on without former Vice President of Comm

Alum Haley Sherman Appointed Project LASER Director

HANNA BABEK & MICHAEL CURRAN

Mar 1

Alum Haley Sherman Appointed Project LASER Director

Haley Sherman (‘22) was hired on Jan. 9 as the director of Lasell’s Assault and Abuse Services and Education Response, also known as Project

PAYTON HEBERT

Mar 1

Meet the Author: Evie Crudele

Writing is not just a means to completing assignments for junior Evie Crudele, penname E.V. Crudele. Majoring in history and double minoring

KAIT BEDELL

Mar 1

Family and the future: Eftihia Fotos

When senior psychology major Eftihia Fotos’ parents were just twenty and seventeen years old, they came as refugees to America after fleeing

Class committee raises funds to elevate senior week

PAYTON HEBERT & HARLEY LACARDO

Dec 5, 2023

Class committee raises funds to elevate senior week

The 2024 Senior Class Committee has hosted several fundraising initiatives to reduce the cost of senior week festivities.

Forensics club back on the scene, aims to engage community

HANNA BABEK & MICHAEL CURRAN

Dec 5, 2023

Forensics club back on the scene, aims to engage community

This semester, the Forensic Science Association reentered campus’s list of clubs. Led by President Carolyn Blum

Alumni triumphant in elections, credit university

KAIT BEDELL & PAYTON HEBERT

Dec 5, 2023

Alumni triumphant in elections, credit university

Two alumni, Henry Santana (‘19) and Christian Dumais (‘02), saw success on election day, claiming government positions in Massachusetts

Students, faculty, and staff gather in de Witt Hall for the Ninos de Veracruz twentieth anniversary

HANNA BABEK & MICHAEL CURRAN

Dec 5, 2023

Students, faculty, and staff gather in de Witt Hall for the Ninos de Veracruz twentieth anniversary

Niños de Veracruz, a club on campus, recently celebrated 20 years of working to provide scholarships and zero-interest loans to poverty-

Title IX office encourages involvement, education

REBECCA OSOWSKI & KAIT BEDELL

Nov 2, 2023

Title IX office encourages involvement, education

The White Ribbon Campaign, Clothesline Project, and Take Back the Night are student-initiated campaigns on campus with one mission: spread

WellFest offers fun ways to tackle wellness

PAYTON HEBERT

Nov 2, 2023

WellFest offers fun ways to tackle wellness

The Office of Health Education introduced a new incentive based wellness event called WellFest. The event spanned four days and featured 16

Boomer: a legacy 172 years in the making

KAIT BEDELL & HARLEY LACARDO

Nov 2, 2023

Boomer: a legacy 172 years in the making

The vision for Lasell’s future has long been rooted in the idea of light since the institution’s founding in 1851.

River Day’s rich tradition creates community

HANNA BABEK

Nov 2, 2023

River Day’s rich tradition creates community

Although most Lasers know the boat races as a staple of Friends, Family and Alumni Weekend (FFAW), the history of the races long precedes

SGA holds vigil following Middle East attacks

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Nov 2, 2023

SGA holds vigil following Middle East attacks

On Oct. 12, the Student Government Association (SGA) held a vigil for the people of Israel. Led by first-year Annalee Messina

PAYTON HEBERT

Oct 5, 2023

Historical tours extend village connection

Lasell Village tours are getting an upgrade, allowing villagers to learn more about the history of the school’s buildings.

Just Run With It promotes health, happiness

HANNA BABEK

Oct 5, 2023

Just Run With It promotes health, happiness

Just Run With It is a nine-week couch-to-5K program that prepares members to run a 5K.

KAIT BEDELL

Oct 5, 2023

Bykflo born from ‘close-knit’ tradition

What started as just a hobby for senior merchandising major Kristina Powers has turned into a full-blown business called “Bykflo.”

KAIT BEDELL

Oct 5, 2023

Turnitin tool to be used in some courses

As the community begins the fall semester, Provost Chrystal Porter announced the university will introduce the use of Turnitin in some...

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