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HANNA BABEK

Oct 6

Advice for you, first-years

The first semester of college is an overwhelming one. Between new people, classes, living environments, clubs, and athletics, there’s a lot

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RYAN RUANE

Sep 24

The hard labor of Labor Day move-in

As classes begins, students are becoming well-adjusted to their schedules and figuring out how to manage their time. It is a bit difficult,

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ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Nov 4

Nine innings in Cleveland

I arrived in Cleveland with my mom and grandparents on Oct. 18, the morning of Game 4 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS)

MASON COLE

Nov 2

Too early or right on time?

As someone who, against my will, had multiple 8 a.m. classes that had to be chosen in my freshman year, I know they can be the devil. I was

Maya Laclaire & Aria Conti

Nov 1

Campus talks campaign

With the upcoming 2024 presidential election, Lasell’s student body is looking at the future of the country, and what might happen as we

RYAN RUANE

Nov 1

Editor's Corner: Ryan's reflection

It is quite a reality check to think that four years of school can go by so quickly, but it is true. I remember checking in for freshman

POP-ular costumes: Pop culture and Halloween

EVIE CRUDELE

Nov 1

POP-ular costumes: Pop culture and Halloween

2024 has been a year filled with iconic moments, and with Halloween just around the corner, there is no shortage when it comes to potential

Halloween clash of candy: Reeses v. KitKat

Mason Cole & Owen Kwet

Nov 1

Halloween clash of candy: Reeses v. KitKat

This may be a little biased, as I have grown up on Reese’s my entire life, but I do not think it is even close to any other candy. I have

POP-ular costumes: pop culture & Halloween

EVIE CRUDELE

Oct 29

POP-ular costumes: pop culture & Halloween

2024 has been a year filled with iconic moments, and with Halloween just around the corner, there is no shortage when it comes to...

CAITLIN ORSINO

Oct 7

Editor's Corner: Senior moments

As the first month of my last year at Lasell nears its end, I’ve noticed that I keep forgetting that I am, in fact, a senior. Still, as much

HANNA BABEK

Oct 6

Advice for you, first-years

The first semester of college is an overwhelming one. Between new people, classes, living environments, clubs, and athletics, there’s a lot

RYAN RUANE

Sep 24

The hard labor of Labor Day move-in

As classes begins, students are becoming well-adjusted to their schedules and figuring out how to manage their time. It is a bit difficult,

ELLIOT POTOTSKY

Apr 24

Editor's corner: Lasell legacy speaks

When I first heard about Lasell’s pop- ular student-run newspaper, I was hesitant to join. The 1851 Chronicle has been a part of the

KAIT BEDELL & PAT CARBONE

Apr 24

Coffee Quarrel: Dunks’ or Starbs?

Turn the corner of any street in New England, and you are sure to find a Dunkin’ nearby. You step in the doors and are instantly met with

1851chronicle

Apr 24

Editors say final goodbyes

Kait Bedell It’s senior year of high school and 17-year-old Kait is crying at her computer at the dining room table of her house while...

LISA ORTIZ

Apr 24

Residential to road life: One student’s perspective

As the sun sets over my time here at Lasell, I reflect on how my life has evolved over the years. During my college decision process, the mo

LJ VP LAFIURA & CAITLIN ORSINO

Mar 28

Is a college degree still worthwhile?

A college degree has quickly become among the most modern debates we move nowhere on. I’m inclined to feel it is. The college experience is

RYAN RUANE

Mar 28

Mental health support in college

Access to mental health care and the amount of people who are taking advantage of its access has increased significantly, but one of the big

HANNA BABEK

Mar 28

Editor’s Corner: Make the most of it

Coming into college, you receive a lot of advice. People will tell you how to arrange your schedule, how to make friends, and what to eat or

MICHAEL CURRAN

Mar 1

Can you do it all?

I would say I am very involved on campus. Besides being a student, which is my top priority, I am an athlete on our cross country and track

HARLEY LACARDO

Mar 1

Embracing Sustainability Over Fast Fashion

In our hyper-connected world, the fashion industry operates at breakneck speed, churning out trends at an alarming rate. This phenomenon,

Social media Dividing Us Or Bringing Us Together?

PAYTON HEBERT & MASON COLE

Mar 1

Social media Dividing Us Or Bringing Us Together?

I went to a Disney resort once when I was thirteen. On that trip, on my various pool days I made several friends from places all across the

REBECCA OSOWSKI & KAIT BEDELL

Dec 5, 2023

Show support for the 1851 Chronicle

The 1851 Chronicle is struggling. A legacy that has helped shape Lasell for the past 17 years is hanging on by a thread.

Jessica Shore

Dec 5, 2023

“The Golden Bachelor”: A Missed Opportunity

The newest spinoff of “The Bachelor” franchise, “The Golden Bachelor”, skyrocketed in popularity. The show’s lead, Gerry Turner, became the

KAIT BEDELL & PAYTON HEBERT

Dec 5, 2023

Is Influencer culture positive?

Let’s be real, influencer culture is anything but authentic. In a world that is so wrapped up in social media, why should we be letting

HARLEY LACARDO

Dec 5, 2023

Time to make the four-day week the norm?

The traditional five-day workweek is facing scrutiny in a world where the lines between work and personal life blur more than ever.

Maggie Sheridan

Dec 5, 2023

Valentine’s hours negatively impact student life

Being on a small campus, it is expected there will only be one small dining hall. No matter how small a college community is, activities

RYAN RUFF

Dec 5, 2023

The WNBA deserves better from the NBA

On Oct.18, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) Finals matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the New York Liberty concluded

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Dec 5, 2023

A passion with purpose

For the past three and a half years, I have spent countless hours conducting interviews, taking pictures, and writing stories. While my...

HARLEY LACARDO & LJ VP LAFIURA

Nov 3, 2023

Is Chat GPT helpful or harmful?

By Harley LaCardo Harmful: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and ChatGPT have captivated students all over. Although it does have...

REBECCA OSOWSKI

Nov 3, 2023

Reflect before you accept

One of the great things about Lasell is the emphasis on internships. Not only are students required to do at least one before graduation,

PAYTON HEBERT

Nov 3, 2023

Too little too late?

Coming off of a senior year where COVID-19 took away all of my school responsibilities, I came to college with a “go with the flow” attitude

PAYTON HEBERT & HARLEY LACARDO

Oct 5, 2023

Do athletes get special treatment?

Yes: In many cases, student-athletes receive different treatment than non-athletes. However, it is essential to note these benefits vary...

LJ VP LAFIURA

Oct 5, 2023

The Michael B. STC?

Early this summer, President Emeritus Michael Alexander received a surprise as he discovered the Science and Technology Center (STC) would

PAT CARBONE

Oct 5, 2023

Editors Column: Late nights at layout

Joining this paper was not something I had the intention of doing when I got here. However, as I look toward the end of my senior year, I...

RAYANA PETRONE & KAIE QUIGLEY

Apr 27, 2023

Is senior week worth it?

The reality of graduating from college is often stressful and confusing for many.

MIKE MARUK

Apr 26, 2023

The world is yours

As I pondered how I was going to write this final chapter , I reflected on some of my early work from my first year.

OWEN KWET

Apr 26, 2023

A U.S. TikTok ban would be unwarranted

TikTok can be addicting when you scroll for hours at a time, and the content can be disturbing or inappropriate. So, I understand why...

SAMANTHA VEGA-TORRES

Mar 30, 2023

The Future is Nigh?

I have no idea what the future holds for me.

LJ VP LAFIURA

Mar 30, 2023

Biden saves us today, fails us tomorrow

There has been recent conversation regarding President Joe Biden’s student loan debt relief plan, recently heard by the Supreme Court....

RAYANA PETRONE & KAIE QUIGLEY

Mar 30, 2023

Did we miss out on Greek life?

Yes: The idea of looking at a college with Greek life was something I shied away from during my college search.

DAN ATKINSON

Mar 1, 2023

Advisor's Adage: Join the 1851 Chronicle!

Investigations into campus safety. Explanations of decreases in student aid. Celebrations of the latest Laser victory.

MICHAEL CURRAN

Mar 1, 2023

You think you know someone

Scrolling Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, watching movies and TV shows, you may be enamored by celebrities you see on your screen.

KAIT BEDELL & HARLEY LACARDO

Mar 1, 2023

Are DIII sports worth playing?

Yes: Division III is the runt of the litter. We pay for most of our own gear. We aren’t offered as many resources as other divisions.

Editor's Corner: Student journalists: See it from our angle

KAIT BEDELL

Mar 1, 2023

Editor's Corner: Student journalists: See it from our angle

As you flip through the pages of this newspaper, it only takes a few minutes of your time.

LJ VP LAFIURA

Feb 15, 2023

The campus isn’t the safety problem

We are only a month into our semester and school safety is already back in the public consciousness. In November, four students were...

PAYTON HEBERT

Feb 10, 2023

How to really make a resolution stick

Every time a new year rolls around we act like we have to change, as well. We spend the time leading into the new year making lists of...

SAMANTHA VEGA-TORRES

Nov 30, 2022

Stepping into our political power

I used to go with my parents to the polls growing up. My parents never shied away from discussing politics and the upcoming elections...

GRIFFIN BRYAN

Nov 30, 2022

Anti-Semitism is threatening America

Over the past couple of months, there has been an unexpected spike in the dissemination of antisemitic rhetoric and ideas. This hate has...

PAYTON HEBERT

Nov 30, 2022

Leave the home out of homework

In high school, the word homework made sense because, well, we did our homework at home. Now that we are in college, I argue that...

Editor's Column: The greatest book I’ve ever read

LJ VP LAFIURA

Nov 30, 2022

Editor's Column: The greatest book I’ve ever read

When one asks me what my favorite book is, they typically gawk when I say To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Most people can’t...

LJ VP LAFIURA

Oct 27, 2022

Don't make Halloween BOOring

As the calendar approaches November and we creep further into the most commercially controlled segment of the year, we hit our first...

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