Class of 2012 - Lasell College

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Class of 2012
Ready for Action
Freshmen
class tops
previous
records
By Laura Notarangelo
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Kayleigh Robertson
Lasell’s newest and brightest: (left to right) Jessica Corveno, Mike Thibault, Liz Taber (sitting), Ryan Rez, Dustyn Dahn, Brittney
Williams, Rhiannon Hartford, Tatiyana Smith, Alexis Wallace
Lasell donates to Second Step
By Iván González-Marte
Editor-in-Chief
During a recent event held at
Stoller room in Brennan Library, Professor Margo Lemieux presented a check to
the Second Step program. Carol Thompson, director of the program, was there
to receive the donation which was a result of Lasell’s participation in the Shelter
Book Art exhibit that was on display in
Yamawaki in April 2008.
“Lasell has a good relationship
with the Second Step [program]. Carol
Thompson was very pleased to receive
the donation which they will use for families in transition,” said Professor Lemieux
in regards to the gift presented that night.
Professor Lemieux was satisfied with the
Turning a vision
into a reality
By Sabra Stepanian
News Editor
As the ninth President of Lasell College, Michael Alexander has a vision; a
project called “Strategic Plan” which is
aimed at improving the college community. This ambitious set of goals is to be
completed within the next four years. By
the time 2012 comes around, Lasell is going to have a whole new look and appeal.
The process has already begun. Last
June, construction began on two new resident halls on campus with a third in the
planning stage.
Another facet of the “Strategic Plan”
is to increase the number of faculty, staff,
and students at the college. The goal is to
have a 20 percent increase in faculty with
67 percent of courses taught by full-time
staff. So far this semester, twelve new
faculty members have been introduced.
With the expected amount of staff, there
will be major work done to create more
office buildings.
The “Strategic Plan” vision also includes increasing the student body from
1,300 to 1,600 undergraduates and 80 to
300 graduate students.
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possibility of donating to an organization
that deals with such a social cause as domestic violence. “I was personally pleased
that the Shelter Book Arts show not only
provided the Lasell
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In efforts to beautify campus grounds,
many of the building entrances and signs
will be revamped so they are more clearly
defined. One that has already been improved is the “Lasell College” sign located
on Cheswick Road next to Irwin, the admission office.
With the coming of 2012, there will
be four new masters programs and four
more study abroad programs. Another
project that follows is the expansion of
the Athletic Center and the introduction
of three new athletic teams to Lasell.
As for campus facilities and conveniences, Brennan Library, Information Technology, and shuttle and
food services will be operating until 2 a.m., five days a week. There will
also be nurse coverage until 7 p.m.
during the week and for 2 hours on the
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The 530 new students at Lasell is
the college’s largest entering class ever,
said Vice President for Enrollment
Management Kate O’Connor. This
group includes 20 transfer students.
“We’re continuing our 12-year
trend of more students at Lasell than
the previous year,” O’Connor said.
Director of graduate admissions
Adrienne Franciosi said the college
also welcomed 92 graduate students
this fall, “36 of whom are Lasell alums.”
Franciosi said this is good news for the
college. “When a student is familiar
with the institution, there’s already a
level of comfort.”
Jim Tweed, director of undergraduate admissions, said this year’s freshmen class was selected from the largest
pool of students ever to apply to Lasell.
More than 3,600 students applied to
Lasell, with 40 percent of all applicants
denied admission. Tweed described this
as a “rare opportunity to become more
selective and to admit the best students.” According to Tweed, freshmen
SAT scores are up 20 points from last
year.
When asked why she chose Lasell,
first year class member Samantha Cooper said, “I’m a commuter, and Lasell
was close to home. What I like about
the campus is the small size, especially
compared to other schools. It’s cool
that Lasell is so close to the “T,” which
makes my life easier!”
Tweed expects interest in the college to continue to grow, as Lasell will
now accept the common application.
This convenience is expected to further
increase the number of applicants.
President Michael Alexander also
predicts more positive changes in Lasell’s future when reflecting upon this
year’s freshmen class. Alexander said, “I
have heard from many faculty members
about how impressed they are with the
incoming class of first year students.
How engaged they are, how much they
participate in class, how serious they
are about their studies. As for myself,
I can’t help but notice that the level of
participation in activities is up. These
are all things that bode well for the future of Lasell.”
Honors Director Dr. Stephanie
Athey summed it up best when asked
about her
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October 2008
News
Student survives
campus hit and run
By Brian Yepez
Contributing Writer
Derek Presti, 19, a Lasell College
sophomore, was injured in a hit and run
accident on Woodland Road near Lake
Avenue Thursday, September 18.
According to a police report, Newton Police Officer Larry T. Rufo responded to the call at approximately 11:15 pm
that night. Eyewitness Stephen J. Vartonian said he saw Presti stand up and
then fall back onto a driveway holding
his head.
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Presti was taken by ambulance to
Beth Israel Hospital in Boston where he
was given a CT scan and treatment for
his condition.
“I lucked out. I’m glad I don’t have
any broken bones”, Presti said.
The vehicle is described as a black
four-door. There is no other information about the vehicle or the driver.
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of 2012. Organized by Amy Greene,
Student Programs Coordinator at the
excitement towards the freshmen class:
Center for Community Based Learning,
“Are you kidding? We can already see
over 700 items were collected. When
that a first-year class this size brings with
packing up the boxes,
it a whole new sense
Greene said she was imof variety, talent, enpressed by the number
ergy and enthusiasm.
of donations, especially
If this group were to
when first year students
really organize that
and parents had enough
energy and focus that
to pack and think about.
talent, they could
Feeling revved up for the
take the lead, setting
year, Greene is confident
the course for big
that the class of 2012 will
changes in education
continue to impress with
and student life here
their enthusiasm and inat Lasell.”
terest in service.
The class of
—Stephanie Athey
2012 started off the
year on the right foot
by bringing toiletry donations for a local
Visiting Journalism Professor
family shelter, Sandra’s Lodge. Homeless
Marie C. Franklin
single mothers and their children will
contributed to this report.
benefit from the generosity of the class
They could take
the lead, setting
the course for
big changes in
education and
student life
here at Lasell.
Fresh faculty
This year Lasell is proud to welcome
twelve new faculty members in seven departments. Here are their short bios as well as
some fun facts...
Marie C. Franklin
By Laura Notarangelo
Marie C. Franklin
joins the Lasell community as Visiting Assistant
Professor of Journalism.
Working as an editor and journalist at The
Boston Globe for over
20 years, Franklin sees
each day as an opportunity for growth and
to better understand the world around her by
“working with people who care so much about
getting the story and getting it right.”
Having Professor Janice Barrett “as a
mentor and friend for more than 30 years”
attracted Franklin to Lasell and “after a year
teaching as an adjunct, I fell in love with Lasell,
with my students and their unlimited potential
to achieve, with my colleagues and their welcoming and supportive attitude, with the college’s administration, especially our vibrant
President Michael Alexander, and finally with
this gorgeous campus.”
Franklin’s advice for aspiring journalists
is simple: “Read, read, read and consume as
much news as you can; be curious and ask
as many questions as you have to understand
the world and its workings; travel outside your
comfort zone and try to understand the world
from other people’s stories; and finally, develop digital media skills such as web design,
photo and video journalism, and content production on the Web.”
Hector Iweka
By Shannon Thomas
Hector
Iweka,
Assistant Professor of
Marketing, received his
PhD in Organization
and Management from
Capella University. He
earned his MBA in Marketing at the Federal
University of Technology in Nigeria. Iweka has
over twenty years of corporate experience in
Nigeria, England, and the United States.
Before joining Lasell, Professor Iweka
worked in Chicago as a Sales Trainer and
Sales Marketing Supervisor for Comcast. He
has also made abundant presentations on the
topics of leadership, motivation, and marketing to other business professionals. “When
I came for the interview, I saw [Lasell as a]
warm, friendly and family-orientated educational institution. Lasell is like one big family,”
said Professor Iweka.
Jerry Madkins
By Emely DelSanto
Kristen Gallo
Nyndia Diligent (MACC AmeriCorps *VISTA), Amy Greene (Student Programs
Coordinator for the Center for Community Based Learning), and Seth Mantie (2010)
collect over 700 items in a toiletry drive for Sandra’s Lodge at check-in. A member
of the class of 2012 is seen at far left dropping off her donation.
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In this New England atmosphere, Dr.
Madkins brought a
breath of fresh air when
he arrived from Texas.
Having experience as
a college professor,
military serviceman, manager, and pastor, he
continues to build on that foundation as he begins his tenure at Lasell as Associate Professor
of Management.
Professor Madkins hopes to use his experience, “to share some knowledge gained
from the real world of Big Business.” To prospective students, he warns, “Do not forget
that I am a Baptist Minister. I will not preach at
my students but I do tend to talk a lot!”
Madkins is an avid Cowboys fan, and
though he isn’t a baseball fanatic, he says he
“was going for [the Red Sox] while I was still
in Texas.” Perhaps that will help make his transition from South to North less drastic.
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Emely DelSanto, Layout
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Sabra Stepanian, News
Loren Grimes, Features
Lakeisha Gerald,
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Geoffrey Caravella, Sports
Kali Smith, Copy
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Kayla Binette
Kyley Dolan
Michelle McNickle
Laura Notarangelo
Shannon Thomas
Lauren Tousignant
Salam Mir
By Loren Grimes
Lasell
College’s
new Assistant Professor
of English, Salam Mir,
is happy to become an
active member of our
community. “I am very
excited about teaching at Lasell because I
believe the liberal arts are fundamental foundations for many areas of studies and will
prepare students for a life-long experience of
learning and creativity,” says Salam.
Salam comes from a rich educational
background. She received her PhD in English Language and English Literature from the
University of Maryland, at College Park. She
went on to receive her MA and BA in English Literature from the American University of
Beirut. She also holds a second BA in French
and Latin from the College of Notre Dame of
Maryland.
Salam has served as Associate Professor
of English at Carnegie Melon University in Qatar for the past three years. She has taught
writing and literature at John Hopkins University and the University of Maryland. She has
also taught English as a Second Language
courses in Lebanon and Jordan. Salam’s teaching and research areas of expertise are in writing, Postcolonial/Caribbean, Palestinian literatures, and women’s studies. We look forward
to Salam Mir sharing her immense knowledge
with the students of Lasell College.
Jennifer Ostrowski
By Kali Smith
As a new faculty member, Assistant
Professor of Athletic
Training, and Clinical
Education
Coordinator Jennifer Ostrowski
found that from an.
From an early age she
had a talent for explaining material to others
in a way so it, “finally clicked,” and found herself helping fellow students in her classes at
Salisbury University, where she received her
bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training.
While for some, pursuing teaching with
a degree in Athletic Training might not be the
first career choice. Ostrowski was thrilled to
discover she could combine her natural teaching talents with her other passions, and proceeded to continue her education in that direction.
After earning a masters degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotions at the University of Kentucky, Ostrowski received her PhD
in Kinesiology, with a concentration in Sports
Psychology and Clinical Education from Michigan State University. In order to receive this
doctorate, Ostroswki was required to write a
dissertation. Ostrowski’s thesis, fittingly, combined her study of athletic training and sports
psychology with teaching.
Ostrowski believes she will bring a unique
perspective to Lasell’s connective learning philosophy as well as instigate many changes in
the athletic education training program, “I
plan to use my background and research to
get undergraduate students interested and
involved in both their own original research
and research that is going on in the Lasell community.”
Esther Pearson
By Shannon Thomas
Esther
Pearson,
Assistant Professor of
Mathematics, received
an EdD in Mathematics
and Science from the
University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has taught an assortment of
courses in Computer Science and Math, and
even has a day named after her in her Ohio
hometown.
In 2005, Pearson published a book on
how mathematics is used for and against
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faces on campus
Second Step
African-Americans. A founder of the Mary
McLeod Institute in 1991, Professor Pearson
believes in academic enrichment for young
women who live in urban areas. She was intrigued by Lasell’s commitment to Connected
Learning and thinks of her new employer as
an “excellent fit.”
Aaron Toffler
By Michelle McNickle
Aaron Toffler, Professor of Environmental
Policy, joins the Lasell
community with an extensive background dealing
with Urban Ecology and
Environmental Law. After teaching courses
at Boston College, Professor Toffler hopes to
encourage students with alternative ideas regarding the environment. Toffler says, “I believe that Lasell students can have a big impact
on their environments. Through my teaching,
I would like to inspire Lasell students to see
themselves as change agents for the environment and to believe that their actions regarding the environment are critically important”.
Lasell’s reputation for networking also
played into Professor Toffler’s reasoning for
teaching at the College. With the Environmental Studies major still in its beginning stages,
Toffler says Lasell is a perfect fit for him, “I
came to Lasell because I love to teach and I
was intrigued by the opportunity to help them
in creating an Environmental Studies major at
the college. I think that the connected learning philosophy at Lasell is a perfect fit for getting students involved in environmental issues
on campus and beyond.”
Anh Le Tran
By Sabra Stepanian
Dr. Anh Lee Tran,
Professor of Economics
and Management, is
currently teaching Microeconomics and Contemporary Issues in Business here at Lasell.
Tran has received his PhD in Law, Policy, and
Society from Northeastern University and has
earned his MBA as well as his BA in Economics from UMASS Boston. It was in graduate
school where he realized that he wanted to
become a college professor, “I like to be in
a continuous intellectual journey. Being a college professor certainly helps in this regard.”
When asked what interests him the most
about Economics, he said “at the broadest
level, economics is about life. It is about how
to make efficient decisions to enhance the well
being of a person, a family, a country, and the
whole world.”
A far as the amount of workload his
students should expect, Tran said, “learning should be an enjoyable experience. The
key purpose of learning is to enhance knowledge… however, they should go beyond fulfilling the class requirements to explore and
enhance their intellectual ability.”
When asked for a little advice, Tran said,
“be curious in your intellectual journey. Explore your interests to unlock your potential
and have a passion for sustainable development.”
Dona Cote-Scipione
By Michelle McNickle
Donna Cote-Scipione, Professor of Accountancy, joins the
Lasell community with
experience as Senior Tax
Consultant and Manager
for Deloitte & Touche
LLP. As Professor CoteScipione continued working in the business
industry, she realized how much she missed
working with students and interns. After some
much needed “soul searching”, Cote- Scipione
decided to begin teaching at Lasell. “Lasell’s
size, connected and service learning, and so
much more fit with who I am and how I would
want to teach,” she says.
Not only will Cote-Scipione be teaching
in the classroom, but she has also opted to coordinate the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) service learning program at Lasell.
“VITA is a great opportunity for students to
take what they have learned in the classroom
and use it,” says Cote-Scipione, “it is an opportunity for students to provide a service to
those in this community and those neighboring who do not have the ability to complete
tax returns themselves and cannot afford to
go pay someone else to do it.” When asked
what she hopes to impact on the students here
at Lasell, Professor Cote-Scipione says, “I want
students to realize that the accounting field is
so large. One aspect of the accounting field
may not suit another student which is okay. I
want them to be passionate about what they
choose to do.”
L. Halliday Piel
By Lauren Tousignant
Professor Lizabeth
Halliday Piel started her
position here at Lasell in
the beginning of the fall
2008 semester as Assistant Professor of History.
She attended Princeton University and earned
her BA in Art and Archeology. In addition,
Professor Piel holds two Masters Degrees; one
is in Asian Languages and Literatures from the
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and the
other is Library Science from Simmons College. She earned her PhD in History from the
University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Professor Piel specializes in modernization and the history of childhood Japan, and
she formerly taught at the University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Tokei International College,
and the University of Massachusetts.
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Community with an excellent exhibit,
the final result was that we were also
able to use the event in conjunction with
Lasell’s commitment to service learning,” stated Professor Lemieux.
The exhibit, which was titled
“Shelter: a Unique Vision of a Universal Subject through Artist’s Books,” was
on display at the Wedeman Gallery in
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Yamawaki from April 10-22. In a partnership with Boston Book Arts, the display included work from different artists
throughout the United States as well as
England. Professor Lemieux along with
Lasell Professors: Maritza Farrell and
Tore Terrasi had some of the work on
display. Boston Book Arts is an organization composed of a group of artists that
meet to share ideas about the arts.
Mary Ruppert-Stroescu
By Laura Notarangelo
Mary
RuppertStroescu joins the Lasell
community as Associate Professor of Fashion and Chair of the
Fashion Department. “I
was drawn to Lasell for
many reasons- chairing
the Fashion Department here is enabling me
to bring my experiences and ideas into an environment where they are embraced and find
fertile ground to flourish,” she said. Among
her many years of experience in the world of
academia, she has held the administrative positions of study abroad and internships coordinator, as well as Fashion Chair, at Steven’s
College.
Stroescu said, “Making connections is
something I find very motivating: students with
internship sponsors, professionals with potential employees, connected learning projects,
makeup artists with photographers, etc.” Her
design experience extends internationally;
she has managed her own design company in
Dusseldorf, Germany and Paris, France.
“The Lasell Fashion Department has so
much going for it- I feel honored to be able
to ride that momentum and take it to the next
level,” Stroescu said. In her new position, she
has ideas for change and has started developing the Fashion Student Advisory Council
and the Fashion Department Advisory Board.
Along with the other Fashion Department professors, Stroescu is “…researching the market
in order to develop a Fashion Design-related
Masters Degree.”
Robert Pior
By Geoffrey Caravella
For Professor Robert Prior one of his most
important goals is to
give to the students at
Lasell what was given to
him, an opportunity. He
wants to use his experience in professional
and collegiate sports to help benefit the future
of Lasell students.
Before joining Lasell, Prior was an employee of the Celtics for several years. During
this time he had the opportunity to work with
many Boston greats, including Larry bird, Red
Arbach and the late Dennis Johnson. He wants
to use his network experience to help as many
students as possible. Prior has also worked
with major league baseball teams such as the
Atlanta braves
Prior has new visions for a new Lasell. He
has many ideas including the proposal of having a monthly newsletter to students and alumni of the sports management department.
Besides his professional experience, Prior
is an avid sports fan. H e grew up loving New
England sports teams like the Red Sox and the
Pats. According to prior, he believes that being involved in collegiate sports “is a lot more
rewarding, you can really make a difference
in someone’s life, to help someone get a job
is great. People vouched for me, it’s almost an
obligation for me to help others succeed.”
Besides Prior’s involvement in the sports
industry, he is also a family man. Spending
time at home is one of the happiest times for
him. “It’s great to be home on the weekend
with my family,” said Prior. He has a five
month old girl, an eight year old daughter and
an eleven year old son. Spending time with
them is the most important thing in his life.
Phyllis Taylor
Professor Margo Lemieux gives a donation check to Carol Thompson, the director of
the Second Step Program.
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weekends. In order to fund these
amenities, there are expectations of
an endowment of at least $40 million,
an annual fund of $1 million, and an
Alumni giving participation rate of 25
percent.
President Alexander is not only focused on improving Lasell College but
also working on social programs that
would involve the surrounding community. At the last Community Planning Meeting, held in de Witt Hall, plans
were discussed about Lasell College putting all efforts into a singular community
service project. The two ideas that collected the most support were ‘food and
hunger’ and ‘partner with a school in
need.’
Lasell joins the Scholars
at Risk Network
By Kyley Dolan
1851 Staff
Lasell has recently joined Scholars
at Risk, an international network of colleges and universities that provide safety,
human rights, and academic freedom to
scholars whose lives are at risk because
of the restrictions and conditions of their
countries.
The Scholars at Risk network allows researchers, professors, and lecturers from all over the world to practice
within their field and spread awareness
of their country’s current state through
lectures, or as visiting professors.
Scholars at Risk contacted Lasell
through the Donahue Institute for Values
and Public Life. Professor Tessa LeRoux,
Director of the Donahue Institute for
Values and Public Life, says, “We plan to
get some speakers who can tell us about
the conditions of their countries and the
academic work that they have done within their field. We will have people from
all fields of study, from science, to medicine, to politics, sociology, English….
there is a whole list of people who for
various reasons, apply and need safety,”
Becoming a member of the Scholars at Risk network will benefit not only
the visiting scholars, but the Lasell community as well. The scholars will bring
knowledge, awareness, and diversity
to the campus. Harvard University and
Wellesley College are among other educational institutions in the Boston area
that have joined the Scholars at Risk network.
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• Has opposed the war in Iraq since 2002
• Would withdraw combat troops at the rate of 1-2 brigades per month so most U.S. troops would be out
within 16 months of the January ’09 inauguration
• Would provide at least $2 billion to expand
humanitarian aid to Iraqi refugees
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Healthcare for children will be required
All employers will be required to provide healthcare
Cut healthcare costs for families by $2500
Require healthcare providers to be held accountable for
their costs
• “Jump start the economy” through tax rebates
• Aide to states suffering from the nation-wide housing
crisis with a foreclosure prevention fund
• Raise federal minimum wage
• Increase availability of job-training programs
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War in Iraq
Economy
Healthcare
• Believes the U.S. must help the Iraqi government to
become capable of governing itself and safeguarding its
people
• Would remove most troops by 2013, with a small
number of noncombat troops remaining for support as
needed
• Tax credits to individuals and families without employer provided health insurance
• Lower healthcare costs
• Encourage competition among healthcare providers
• “Jobs for America” plan that, “creates jobs, helps small
businesses, expands opportunities and opens markets
to American goods.”
• Provide assistance for 200,000 to 400,000 families
with paying their adjustable rate mortgages’
• Reduce costs of large government programs
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Will Palin get the “woman vote”? Not mine.
By Lauren Tousignant
Contributing Writer
This has certainly been a monumental year in terms of the unprecedented diversity of our presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2008 election.
Hilary Clinton came extremely close to
becoming the Democratic Party’s nominee, while Barack Obama received that
vote and is now running for president.
Sarah Palin is also currently running
alongside John McCain for the vice presidential seat in the White House.
Our nation, myself included, is
rightfully celebrating these steps forward for groups outside of the political
mainstream, but I can’t help but wonder
how this will affect how we all vote in
November. Will some vote for a candidate based solely on superficial reasons
and push the issues aside? Will those who
want to alter the legacy of white men in
power vote for either a nonwhite individual or a woman without looking at
their experience or views?
As the election approaches, I find
myself hoping that people will take the
time to learn about the candidates and
form their own opinions on the nominees’ potentials as leaders of this country. I have heard firsthand young women
claiming that they will vote for John
McCain and Sarah Palin simply because
they want to have a woman in the White
House. While this is something I would
love to see as well, I think that we need
to have the right woman, not just any
woman.
With that said, I do not believe that
Sarah Palin is the right woman. I don’t
feel that women should blindly vote
for her only because of her gender; we
need to educate ourselves before voting for any candidate. I feel that Palin is not only frighteningly inexperienced, but I also recognize that so few
of my views, especially on women’s
issues, align with hers.
Women should be aware of where
Palin stands on the issues that so closely
affect our lives, whether you happen to
agree or disagree with her opinions. To
begin, Palin is avidly anti-choice/prolife, which means that she is in favor of
overturning Roe v. Wade, the court decision that made abortion legal in our
country. She is so radical in her views
that she is even against abortion under
the circumstances of incest or a women
having been a victim of rape; she believes
abortion is only necessary when a mother’s life is in danger.
Palin also oppose explicit sex education and contraceptive distribution in
schools, which I believe to be irresponsible and ineffective. She is also firmly
against gay marriage and reportedly unsure on whether one “chooses” to be gay.
It is also worth noting that she is a member of the Wasilla Bible Church, which
has promoted conferences on turning
Campus
Health
homosexuals into heterosexuals (I can’t
be the only one to find this blatantly absurd).
I realize these are not the only important issues in this upcoming election,
the economy, energy, and War on Terrorism being at the forefront, but nevertheless, it’s important to understand where
the candidates stand on the issues that
are most important to you.
For me, the aforementioned topics
are important, but I also disagree with
Palin’s stances on a variety of others. I
am not writing in the hopes of swaying
your votes, but rather to encourage all of
us, as college students and future leaders, to not only vote, but to be educated
voters. I urge everyone to learn more
about the candidates and not vote on appearance or gender alone.
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Maintaining good health can be a
challenge for college students. With such a
busy lifestyle, overall health is often times
overlooked. This is a time to be at your best,
so you can do your best. Don’t forget that
any healthy improvements made now will
have a lasting effect on your future.
A: Quitting is a difficult struggle, but that doesn’t mean it’s not
possible. Any obstacles standing in
your way can be overcome. You’ve
already taken the first step by realizing the need to quit. Now, there are
several critical elements to be aware
of in order to achieve this goal.
First of all, you must have the support of your friends. Let them know
beforehand that you don’t want anyone
to offer you a cigarette. Sometimes a
gentle reminder is just what you need
to put you back on the right track.
Second, you need to develop new
habits and coping strategies. Exercise
is beneficial because it reduces stress
while reminding you that you need
your lungs! Finding a new outlet will
bring you one step closer to accomplishing your goal.
The medications designed for
quitting can be especially helpful during a craving. Chewing Nicorette gum
or sucking on hard candies are effective
ways to keep your mind occupied.
It will get easier as you go on, and
you will start to notice more positive
changes.You will save money, live longer, look better, feel better, and have
more control of your life. Stay focused; the benefits of quitting will be
more than worth it in the end.
Q: I have heard so much talk about
the Gardasil vaccination. Why is it so
important to get one?
-Stephanie, Age 19
A: We’ve all seen the ad on television a thousand times: “I want to
be one less woman to battle cervical cancer.” Thousands of people are
receiving the Gardasil vaccination in
order to protect themselves against
the Human Papillomavirus, or HPV.
According to the National Cancer
Institute, there are over 100 related
viruses categorized under HPV. Most
strands of HPV go away after several
months with no symptoms or treatment. Others cause severe cell abnormalities, which can eventually lead to
cervical cancer. Gardasil only protects
against the 4 strands of the virus with
the highest cancer risk.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 50% of
sexually active people will contract a
strand of the HPV virus at one point
during their lifetime. Although it does
not have the same effect on men, 30
strands of HPV are sexually transmitted.
Lasell’s Nurse Practitioner, Kristen Bergstrom, says the vaccination
has been very common among students. It can be ordered by the Lasell’s
Health Center for $125.55 per shot.
With such high risks, the HPV virus is
certainly something to be taken seriously.
If you would like to send in your questions or concerns, e-mail Loren Grimes
at: [email protected].
The 1851 Chronicle
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By Christian DiPietro
Contributing Writer
By Loren Grimes
Q: I have been trying to quit smoking for several months now. I never
used to smoke in high school, but
now that I am in college I can’t seem
to stop. What can I do?
-Ashley, Age 21
they
face
Heartcorephotos/Flickr.com
October 2008
Name
Professor Lynn Blake
Age
55
Hometown/Residence
Cresskill, NJ
Occupation
Designer/Educator
Location of Photograph
Provincetown, MA
Quote
“This summer I met my Muse.
He is a photograph. I purchased a
print and put it next to my front
door. Everyday when I leave I
am reminded of his message…
‘Don’t compromise because of
what others think. Be true to the
work that lives inside of you and
just do it!’ Since then all I seem
to drift to reflecting upon each
day is my new body of work. Taking all elements I love and making them talk to one another.”
Tips for first-years:
10 off-campus hotspots
By Loren Grimes
Features Editor
Fenway Park
4 Yawkey Way
Boston, MA 02215
Average Ticket Cost: $20.00-$60.00
Grab a hotdog and watch a live game at
the home of our very own Boston Red
Sox!
Newbury Street
Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
Hop on the “T” and venture onto Newbury Street, where you’ll find stores such
as Marc Jacobs, H&M, and Rugby Ralph
Lauren. It’s the ideal place to shop!
AMC Theatres: Framingham 15
22 Flutie Pass
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 628-4400
Ticket Cost: $10
Catch a flick on a rainy day. With 15
movies to choose from, you’ll be sure to
find something to suit your mood.
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
(671) 267-9300
Student Admission: $13
*Free admission with Lasell College I.D.
Explore Boston’s historic galleries of
paintings, sculptures, and more! You just
might learn something new.
Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant
211 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 893-9990
Entrees: $9.00-$18.00
Enjoy a delicious Mexican style cuisine
at this local restaurant located alongside
the Charles River.
Cold Stone Creamery
767 Beacon Street
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 964-COLD
Prices: $3.50-$7.00
What better way to satisfy an ice
cream craving than to design your own
mouth-watering flavor at Cold Stone
Creamery?
Joseph’s II Family Restaurant
805 Main Street
Waltham, MA 02454
(781) 899-4754
Prices: $5.00-$11.00
Get your money’s worth at this award
winning breakfast place. It’s just what
you need to start your day.
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf
Boston, MA 02110
(617) 973-5200
General Admission: $19.95
See a show or get lost in this world of
underwater creatures.
Boston Common
165 Tremont Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 482-2111
Visit this historic site for a relaxing stroll
or go ice skating in the winter.
Jillian’s Boston
145 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 437-0300
“Eat, drink, and play!” With pool tables,
bowling alleys, and great food, you’re
guaranteed a good time.
Emely DelSanto
The Boston Common is a fun, relaxing place to hang out.
Photo Courtesy of Prof. Lynn Blake
A far more inventive way of showing her
artistic side, Professor Blake gives us a
kiss instead of her portrait.
Fashion intern
recalls parties
and paperclips
By Shannon Thomas
1851 Staff
The term Fashion Public Relations
suggests a world of glamour and sophistication.This may ring true for the upper
levels of management, but as an intern
I was presented with the opportunity
to enter the enchanting world of excel
spreadsheets, consignment notices, and
packing tape. Although, there was one
aspect that made all this administrative
work worthwhile: I lived in London,
England.
During the summer of 2008, I interned as a Junior Account Manager at
a small public relations company called
ForwardPR. Located adjacent to iconic
Green Park and St. James Palace, my
workplace was only a few blocks from
Bond Street (home to stores such as
Chanel, Gucci, and Armani). In between
mundane tasks such as mail preparation
and organization of JPEG files, I was assigned projects that carried significant
responsibility.
I was the liaison between ForwardPR and fashion editors, stylists, clients,
and product sponsors throughout the
internship; writing client biographies,
press releases, and seasonal collection
descriptions. Working one-on-one with
fashion and jewelry clients regarding
press opportunities or product concerns, allowed me to travel all over London during the workday.
I was instrumental in the organization of ForwardPR’s summer party
and also in the design of the invitations and drinks list. At this party, I
was able to meet London’s top journalists and designers, which made all
the tedious workdays worth every
minute.
Interning abroad was a blissful yet
sometimes frustrating learning experience that has changed my perspective
and outlook, specifically regarding my
future. I was faced with an array of difficulties and intercultural communication
issues that a typical internship would not
involve. My choice to study abroad has
enabled me to experience more in three
months than many will in a lifetime. An
internship is an invaluable learning opportunity, but an internship abroad is
life-changing.
For more information regarding
Study Abroad Internships,
contact Tessa LeRoux,
The Director of International Programs, at
[email protected].
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October 2008
Arts&Entertainment
Campus Events Band Profile:
Tuesday, October 21st
Men’s Soccer Game v. UMASS Dartmouth
Taylor Field – 3:30pm
Thursday, October 23rd
CAB: Ghost Hunter
de Witt Hall – 9pm
Saturday, October 25th
CAB Six Flags Fright Fest Trip
Saturday, October 25th
Women’s Soccer Game v. Wheelock
Taylor Field – 12pm
Saturday, October 25th
Men’s Soccer Game v. Johnson and
Wales
Taylor Field – 2:30pm
Tuesday, October 28th
With a growing fan base and a deservingly bright future, Light the City
continues to stay true to what they hope
to impart to their listeners. Lead vocalist Elijah Orbea says “We like portraying a positive message and letting people know they have a hope in life.” His
brother Josh says “so many kids look to
By Michelle McNickle
drugs, sex and other ridiculous things to
satisfy them. There’s a better way to live
With a music industry that ineviand that’s what we are portraying.”
tably promotes drugs, sex and rock ‘n’
With over 80,000 hits on their
roll, music lovers looking for an alternaMyspace along with their Unsung
tive can find solace in the ConnecticutHeroes EP that debuted summer 2008,
based band named Light the City. With
fans nationwide continue to express a
lyrics that stray from traditional, horgrowing interest in the group. Songs
monally based subjects, Light the City
such as “This is Our
successfully maintains
Time” identify with the
strong musicality with We like portraying need to find one’s identiinfluences ranging from
ty, while giving listeners
Forever the Sickest a positive message substantial, catchy lyrics
Kids and All Time Low and letting people to sing along to. A numto Four Year Strong and
ber of positive messages
even an older Cartel.
know they have a can be found sprinkled
Founded by guitar
throughout their songs,
hope in life.
player and vocalist Josh
which tend to remain
Orbea, Light the City
uplifting yet culturally
—El ijah Orbea relevant. “Just a Little
was soon established
with the help of memSituation” and their newbers Elijah Orbea, Mark
est single “Maybe Then
Loper, Jon Yeston, and Evan Tetreault.
We’ll See” also add to the band’s diverse
Since the summer of 2007, the band has
yet wholesome sound.
played numerous shows around ConWhen asked about their hopes for
necticut and Massachusetts, including a
the future, the band collectively says “[we
recent show in Mansfield.
hope] to someday get big enough where
Light the City
The 1851 Chronicle
we find a label that we enjoy and can
work great with. So many labels don’t
allow their bands to be themselves.”
With legions of pre-teens posting hourly
on their Myspace and Facebook group,
the success of Light the City seems to be
a given. Light the City continues to conquer hundreds of fans via internet sites
such as Purevolume and Reverbnation.
You are beginning to realize you can do anything you set your mind to. All of your hard work
is about to pay off in a big way. If a bad relationship has been keeping you down, you are
finally getting the strength to get back up. You
can stand on your own two feet!
Capricorn Dec.22-Jan.19
You are feeling very comfortable in your own
skin. It is a good time to try something new. Your
friends are being especially supportive of your
decisions. Find a way to balance your high energy.
www.myspace.com/lightthecity
Tuesday & Wednesday,
October 28th-29th
www.myspace.com/lightthecity
CAB Movie: Pineapple Express
Rosen – 8pm
Thursday, November 6th
Spiritus - Day of the Dead Program
Yamawaki – 7pm
Saturday, November 8th
CAB Speaker: Project Runway’s Sweet P
de Witt Hall – 8pm
Tuesday, November 11th
CAB Movie: Tropic Thunder
Rosen – 8pm
Thursday, November 13th
CAB Music: Ryanhood
Campus Center – 8pm
Events are subject to change.
Check MyLasell for the latest updates.
Don’t worry so much about what others are
thinking. You have a healthy sense of who you
are. Your magnetic energy enables you to persuade others to think as you do. You are seeking
a creative outlet. Get a head start on that upcoming project!
ABOVE: Elijah Orbea, 19, founder of
the band, raises his microphone and his
voice at a concert.
Aries Mar.21-April 19
By Sara Brown
Contributing Writer
The movie “Mamma Mia!” is a cinema adaptation of the Broadway hit
“Mamma Mia!” that intertwines Abba’s
sugary sweet, fantastic pop songs that
made them famous in the 1970’s. The
movie takes place in beautiful Greece
where we find Donna (Meryl Streep) a
single mother planning the wedding of
her only daughter, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried). Sophie’s only dream is for her father to walk her down the aisle. There is
only one problem; she does not know her
father. Sophie comes across her mom’s
old diary and figures out there are three
men (Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and
Stellan Skarsgard) who could be her father. Unbeknownst to her mom, Sophie
invites all three men to her wedding in
hopes of finding her father and this is
where the musical mayhem ensues.
The songs are, of course, fantastic because they just make you want to
sing along and dance. Some of the songs,
however, seem strangely placed in the
plot, as if they were only put there for
the sake of having a song. There is absolutely no build up to any of the songs and
sometimes it is completely surprising
when the characters start singing.
The events in the plot seem to
happen too fast and unnaturally. The
dialogue seems unrealistic especially be-
tween mother and daughter. It’s the type
of dialogue every mother and daughter
duo wishes they have but do not. This is
evident when Donna finds out that her
daughter went behind her back and invites three potential father figures and
old romances to her wedding. Donna is
anxious to come face-to-face with her
old flames but does not get angry with
Sophie. Wouldn’t you, I don’t know, be
kind of heated?
Meryl Streep adds charm to the
movie. It’s an odd casting choice for
Streep to be Donna or be in this movie
at all but the legendary actress can do no
wrong. Her vocals are quite impressive
for a first time at singing on screen.
Amanda Seyfried is a bright, new ingénue on the screen. Her added charm
and fresh face are perfect for the movies. Seyfried will most likely be a big star
in Hollywood once she has found her
breakout role this, however, is not it.
Pierce Brosnan tries earnestly to
sing but fails miserably. Note to Brosnan: never sing in public again. However, what Brosnan lacks in vocal ability
he makes up for in sexy man candy. His
handsome features shine on screen until
the end of the film where he takes off his
shirt to reveal the 007 body diminished
to an old hairy beer belly. Another note
Pisces Feb.19-Mar.20
LEFT: Light the City members (clockwise
from left) Mark Loper, guitar; Evan
Tetreault, drums; Jon Yeston, bass; Elijah
Orbea, lead vocals; and Josh Orbea,
guitar and vocals.
“Mamma Mia!” indeed
Saturday, November 1st
Debate on Gay Marriage
TBA - 11:30am
Love, beauty, and harmony are especially important to you at the moment. Spend some time on
yourself. It is a good time to try out that new hairdo. Get out and socialize. Chances are you will
connect with some interesting people.
You know how to enjoy life to the fullest, and
want to share your visions with others. You often
know what is coming before anyone else. Any
kindness you extend now will come right back to
you. Find your inner Oprah!
Legally Blonde: The Musical
Off Campus – 7:30pm
Thursday, November 6th
Libra Sept.23-Oct.22
Aquarius Jan.20-Feb.18
Tuesday, October 28th
to Brosnan: add taking off your shirt to
the list of things never to do in public.
Let it be stated this movie is not awful. It is watchable. If you are just looking for a light, fluff sing-a-long then this
is the movie for you. However, if you are
looking for something more then that,
go see the Broadway version.
Arts&Entertainment
What Lasell students have to say
Tapestry
Gemini May21-June 21
Uranus and Neptune have been wreaking havoc
on your emotions lately. This month, they will shift
away from these emotional water signs, freeing
up your mental energies. Your mind is craving
an intellectual connection. Throw yourself into a
community project.
Cancer June 22-July 22
Leo July 23-Aug.22
You may feel as though that rain cloud has given
way to sunshine, because it certainly has! Although lions are known for licking their wounds,
you are finally learning to let go. You are free to
roll in the grass and enjoy the nice weather.
Virgo Aug.23-Sept.22
Your self-disciplined and independent social nature is attracting creative new people and opportunities into your life. Enjoy the fame; you’ve
earned it! Be careful not to be too critical of
yourself. Let your hair down! Your hard work will
bring great rewards.
Astrologist Cynthia Bielski contributed to this
article.
Maybe Nader someday later
By Lauren Ennis
By Seth Mantie
Contributing Writer
Contributing Writer
Swirling together
Intertwining
Seemingly separated
By hue, shade, texture, position
Each thread meets another
Continues its journey
Crosses another path
In a seemingly isolated incident
Succeeded by another
Never realizing the pattern
The shape or color
These incidents, movements create
Failing to understand its significance to the image
Simultaneously denying its insignificance
Unable to view the vision it is realizing
To gaze at the image it creates
The damage to the greater piece
When one thread finds itself frayed
To know the method of the madness
The cause of its voyage of twists and turns
The reason, rhyme, and bond of the other threads
Never to behold the image formed
The greater picture
F.Y.I.
By Tara Rufo
Contributing Writer
Erin Vicente
From East Side to West Side Nader’s on the ride
Can’t shut him down; the Democrats have tried
Back in year 2K where does the fault reside?
Let’s confide, not under Nader’s guide
Gore tried, Bush lied, the Supreme Court denied
We let Florida decide, the day the nation died.
But right now it’s time to start anew, a new debate
The country’s slated for an ill fate I’d equate
That’s why people are so irate
Given the present state
The government and corporations will consummate,
Perpetrate, fornicate,
Perpetuate and operate a terrorist state
But it’s still not too late,
Let’s go to the polls, take our country back and celebrate.
We’ve got Corporations getting cuts on their taxes,
This is what the facts is
Profits in the billions from selling oil
The Prez always saying that we’ve got to be loyal
Gotta do something ‘bout this global warming before we all boil
But here comes Nader, this plutocratic government he’s about to foil
Because this is one election he’s not gonna spoil.
UCONN, or Harvard University.
Q: Where did you do your undergrad
internship?
A: The Nabatoff Group (Advertising
Agency in Charlotte), Infinity Broadcasting, and Paine Weber.
Q: What advice would you give to students who are looking for/haven’t done
an internship?
A: Be open, aggressive, and know how
to interview with a great resume and
cover letter.
Q: What was your first job out of college?
A: Financial Planner for Quick and Reilly
Investments.
Q: What made you realize that this
wasn’t the job for you?
A: Corporate America and the things
that go along with it (too many to answer) and working long hours.
Taurus April 20-May 20
You enjoy the good things in life. You have recently been feeling left out, but not anymore!
You are also finding yourself drawn to holistic
and spiritual pursuits. An inspirational trip to the
mountains may be just what the doctor ordered.
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Students’ Perspectives
You have recently moved from victim to victor.
Your relationships with friends and family are
strong. You have the ability to breathe life into
any room, so get out there and socialize!
The changes you are making now will have a
deep and lasting effect on your life. It is important to stay positive at this time. Do not forget the
glass is half full. Take some time to relax near the
water, where you feel the most at home.
© Universal Pictures
The 1851 Chronicle
Feature Editor
Sagittarius Nov.22-Dec.21
Women’s Volleyball Game
v. Pine Manor
Athletic Center – 7pm
CAB Comedy: Jon Fisch
Campus Center – 8pm
By Loren Grimes
You love nothing more than pushing people’s
buttons. You will be able to use your detective
skills to help out a friend in need. People appreciate your unique insight and compassion.
Tuesday, October 28th
CAB & LCR: Halloween Dance
Campus Center – 8pm
Horoscopes
Scorpio Oct.23-Nov.21
Men’s Soccer Game v. Brandeis
Taylor Field – 3:30pm
Thursday, October 30th
October 2008
Photo courtesy of Erin’s bridal shower
At the mature (yet still young) age
of 29, Erin Vicente is a Communication
Professor at Lasell College. She did her
undergrad studies at Queens University
(formerly Queens College) in Charlotte,
North Carolina, followed by Suffolk University where she earned her master’s degree. Erin is living in Watertown with her
newlywed husband, Jeremy Vicente. Erin
has plans to receiver her doctorate degree
and aspires to go to UMASS Amherst,
Q: What advice would you give to students who aren’t happy with either their
major or their first job out of college?
A: Life is full of journeys and the world
is truly one’s oyster. Your first degree
doesn’t have to be your last and the
same applies to a job. Life is about
knowledge and learning through process.
Q: How did you determine that you
wanted to become a teacher?
A. Knowledge and sharing ideas with
people. I always loved learning and I
learn from my students as they learn
from me.
Q: Why did you choose to work at Lasell
College?
A: I saw the ad and sent my resume. I
don’t believe in luck, I believe people
make their luck and that’s what I did.
Q: What do you hope to gain from
working at Lasell College?
A: I hope my student’s gain more from
me, and if they can take away something positive from my classes then I
have won/gained.
Q: What do you think you can bring into
the classroom that perhaps other teachers can’t or haven’t done yet?
A: A sense of open-mindness, working
with real life organization to teach students about the real world, and a sense
of understanding because it wasn’t too
long ago that I was a student.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5
years?
A: With a doctorate teaching at a small
school, publishing journal articles, and
giving speeches at communication conferences.
Q: In 10?
A: Still teaching, but I will have a bigger
family at home by now!!! Maybe the
head of a communication department at
a small college.
Q: If you could be any type of animal
what would you be and why?
A: A monkey because swinging around
isn’t a bad life!
College Night at the MFA
By Michelle McNickle
1851 Staff
College Night at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts stood to be every Indie
kid’s dream. From the friendly, eclectic
feel to the wide array of activities, the
museum was alive with those looking for
that perfect mix of mellow underground
music and of course, some art.
The night began with two performances by Annie Clark, known by her
stage name St. Vincent. Those awaiting
her arrival spread out on the grass in the
museum’s Calderwood Courtyard. As
St. Vincent arrived on stage, the courtyard was soon filled with the unique mix
of her Indie/Pop sound and soothing vocals.
While alternative Pop/Rockers
were enjoying St. Vincent in the courtyard, fans of slightly more mainstream
music were bopping along to a Lisa Lobe
sound-alike, Liz Longley. Her rendition
of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” was interspersed with Longley’s own tunes, including a vulnerable ballad called “She’s
Beautiful.”
As both artists finished their sets,
the museum itself was buzzing with students in and out of the galleries, special
screenings, and the main artistic attraction, “Art & Empire: Treasures from
Assyria in the British Museum.” Art
demonstrations as well as 15-minute
“spotlight talks” with certain artists were
also a highlight. As ten o’clock rolled
around, many made their way back into
the museum’s Bravo Restaurant for a
much anticipated “dance party” with DJ
Ghostdad.
As the festivities came to a close,
those who had experienced “College
Night” for the first time were pleasantly surprised. “It was a nice way to explore the creative side of Boston,” says
21-year-old Lasell College senior Alyssa
Mancinelli, “it was very eccentric.” From
an extensive amount of free giveaways to
notably talented musicians, the MFA’s
College Night was an enjoyable, culturally refreshing alternative for students in
the Boston area.
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October 2008
The 1851 Chronicle
Sports
defeat
Player Profiles Lasers
Albertus
Field Hockey
Volleyball
Caitlyn Walker
Amanda Major
Magnus 2-0
1851 Staff
Sports Editor
Contributing Writer
By Kayla Binette
Caitlyn
Walker is a
junior
from
Middlebur y,
Connecticut
and is tricaptain
for
Lasell’s field
hockey team.
She is a top
scorer, with
eight goals,
three
assists and 19
points overall. Walker is
majoring in
Sports Management and
will hopefully
have a minor
in Communications.
Lasell.edu/Athletics
Q: How long have you been playing field
hockey?
A: Since 7th grade.
Q: Why did you want to play field hockey in
college?
A: I love the sport and I was not ready to give
up playing after high school.
Q: Do you play any other sports besides field
hockey?
A: Yes, I play tennis.
Q: What is your favorite field hockey memory?
A: My favorite memory is in high school, winning States.
Q: Who is your role model in sports and why?
A: I don’t really have [one] but my favorite athlete is James Blake. He is my favorite because I
always enjoy watching him play and he is always
so composed and very friendly.
Q: How do you think the team will do the rest
of the season?
A: We are half way done with our season and
this past weekend we really came together as a
team and played together better than we have all
season. I felt that this weekend we proved to ourselves what we are capable of winning and now
that we have seen how well we can work together,
I think we are going to do very well in the next five
weeks of our season. If we keep playing like we
did this past weekend, I feel we will go far in the
NAC tournament.
Q: What do you do in the summer time to prepare for field hockey?
A: In the summer I teach tennis, so that keeps
me in pretty good shape, but on the side of teaching I just do sprint work-outs and lift weights a few
times a week. Nothing crazy though.
Q: Is there anything different from this year’s
team compared to past years at Lasell?
A: This year is very different from last year.
We have much more talent and we work together
much better. The biggest difference is how much
better our passing has [become] which I believe
makes all the difference.
Cross Country
Danielle Chiarella
By Kali Smith
Copy Editor
W h e n
asked why
she
runs,
Lasell senior
and fashion
design major Danielle
Chiarella
says, “Running relieves
a
lot
of
stress. It’s a
friendly competition with
people and
you make a
lot of friends
when
you
race.
You
get to go a
lot of places…you get to run in a lot of beautiful
places.”
Chiarella, 21, who has been a cross country
runner since her freshman year of high school, is
in her fourth and final session as a member of the
Lasell Girls Cross Country Team.
She began as one of four girls on the cross
country team her freshman year in 2005 and has
watched the team grow and improve over the
course of her college career. Chiarella has high
hopes not only for her performance this season,
but for the team as a whole. The team has grown
to 12 runners this year and the practices have
started off strong with five mile runs.
Chiarella and fellow seniors Captain Kayla
McKenna, Lauren Darrah, and Megan Harrison
expect that “the team has a good chance of getting second in the league this season because the
team has overall faster time,” says Chiarella. The
team hopes that their efforts and improvements
will gain them more support from the Lasell Community this season.
By Geoffrey Caravella
Amanda Major is a
junior at Lasell college,
she is a third
year volleyball
player
and is currently
enrolled
as a fashion
design
major.
While
reviewing her
collegiate career, Major
said that her
highlights as
a volleyball
player included
beating
Lasell’s rivals
Mt. Ida, on
Lasell.edu/Athletics
top of a season that included big wins. It was also a season that
was personally rewarding, Major was second in the
conference in digs in the ’07 season. One of her goals
for this season is to become the “conference leader
in digs as wells as making it to at least the semi finals
this year.”
Major is an outstanding athlete, but her sense of
commitment is not just invested into sports; she seems
to be academically disciplined as well. In regards to
balancing school, sports and leisure time, she said
“it’s better to plan ahead, work as a student is more
important than being an athlete, I don’t find it difficult
to balance things, you just need to be disciplined and
determined to reach the accomplishments you set for
yourself.” Being a member of the volleyball team have
taught her “to watch what she is doing, it has made
her more involved in the Lasell community and she
has realized that she is a role model, this has made
her care more about Lasell and interacting with the
community.”
When asked personal questions, Major shows
us that Athletes are not so different than those who
don’t play college sports. Her favorite food is chicken Caesar salad, citing Mateo’s in Watertown, CT as
making the best Caesar salads she has ever had.
Major is a big country music fan. Some of her
favorite bands include Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney,
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood. She also let us
in on her favorite quote, giving us a chance to get to
know her even more, she said that “life isn’t about
the amount of breaths you take, but the moments that
take your breath away.” This was followed by a short
pause and then a joyous explanation: “that’s deep!”
Men’s Soccer
Julian Dutton
By Geoffrey Caravella
Sports Editor
Many
p e o p l e
around campus
might
know Julian
Dutton
as
a
ladies’
man,
but
what most
don’t know,
is that there
is a hardworking,
life loving,
determined
individual
behind those
seductive
eyes.
Dutton appears
to be a person who takes everything life throws at him as a
learning experience; playing college sports has
taught him a lot about himself and life. Dutton said
that soccer has helped shape him as a person.
“Learning about work and discipline through soccer and having motivation to go out there every
day and give my [best] to help the team get to a
conference championship is something that I feel
will help me during every other challenge in life.”
Soccer is not the only thing that Julian loves
about Lasell. When asked what it is about the College that keeps him coming back, Dutton said “I
would probably say the atmosphere and the location, I love Boston, and it’s really close to the city.
Also the people I have met and the people I have
made friends with; they are all good people and
they keep me coming back.”
Dutton has high hopes for his soccer team
this year; he said that “right now it looks like we
have a really good shot at winning the conference
championship as well as gaining home field advantage for the playoffs, going undefeated in the
conference is a good goal to look ahead to and
try to reach.”
Dutton is also a regular college kid. His favorite food is steak. You might catch him at his
favorite local bar, Franco’s. If you walked by his
room you would probably here his favorite bands:
Circa Survive, Saosin or Silverstien blasting form
his speakers. And when the music isn’t blasting he
might be watching his favorite movie “The Boondock Saint.”
By Erik Blomerth
The Lasell Lasers, coming off their
2-0 victory over Albertus Magnus headed out to Emmanuel College for an away
game last week. Their last game against
Albertus Magnus was a tough one early
on, but then turned to a victory cruise in
the second half.
The first goal was scored by sophomore midfielder Steve Petrin. Dylan McNulty, a fellow midfielder, commented
on the score. “That was a nice goal. Rocco Mazzaferro, outside defensive back,
took a shot from outside the 18 yard box
and it got deflected and landed at Petrin’s foot and he put it in for the goal.”
The goal occurred three minutes before
halftime. During the second half, left
midfielder Robbie Gonzalez connected
with the net for the second goal that put
the Lasers up 2-0. McNulty said, “That
one was a cross from the right side that
got by everybody.” Gonzalez said, “He
was right there to connect with it and he
scored.” That play was set up by one of
the team’s leading scorers, Zach Gagne.
After the second score of the game
it was pretty much a sealed win. “You
could tell toward the end of the game
they were getting pretty fatigued and
weren’t giving us 100 percent anymore,”
said Julian Dutton, the team’s goalkeeper. “In the beginning it was head to head
and no one was making any shots or runs
for the goal either, like a stalemate,” he
said. “Then we started getting into a
groove and took it to them.”
Sportspix
The starting lineup of the Lasell College men’s soccer team from left to right: Julian
Dutton, Brandon Hanss, Sean Fisher, Paul Meucci, Kuol Acuek, Zach Gagne, Shane
Vinnicombe, Matt Tieri, Rocco Mazzaferro, Steve Petrin, and Kyle Cronin.
Lasers
strike big
at home
again
By Fernando Ramirez
Contributing Writer
The Lasers scored 8 times on
Wednesday, September 24th to beat
Lesley University Lynx 8 to 0. The men
in blue have played well at home this
season, hosting a 2-1 record on their
home field. Junior Midfielder Shane
Vinnicombe helped open up the game
with a pass to freshman Kyle Cronin,
striking inside the 18’ for the first goal
of the game. It didn’t take long after for
the Lasers to keep rolling. A strong defense from the men in blue complimented their offense. The defensive line held
their end of the deal, by not allowing a
single goal from their opponents.
The first half ended with the Lasers
ahead by three goals. The Lasers were
able to implement their will and offense
on the Lynx. Lesley’s Lynx came out
with a fight of their own in the secondhalf, forcing close ranged shots and signs
of life. But minutes into the half Lasell’s
Tholeman Francios broke free of his defender, by a pass from teammate Jareb
Sechrist to score the fourth goal by the
Lasers eventually sealing the Lynx’s fate.
The game continued to stay physical
and competitive amongst the two squads.
Lesley was plagued with minor injuries
during the second half, losing a couple of
key players including their starting goal
tender. But the Lasers remained fierce
as they chipped in five goals in the final
half. Captain Zach Gagne capped off the
game with the eighth and final goal of the
game. On the last goal Gagne received
a hat-trick. Other highlights included
three assists from Shane Vinnicombe and
two assists from Dan Hatch.
Lasell’s Soccer squad finished their
seventh game of the season with an impressive win over Lesley. As Lasell reaches closer to mid-season form they will
face a set of tough GNAC Conference
opponents. With a physical and talented
group of athletes, the Men’s Soccer team
looks poised for brilliance and eager for
success.
LEFT: Shane Vinnicombe (Junior,
#13) and Dan Hatch (Soph., #27)
fight with a Lesley defender for the
ball.
RIGHT: Juniors Steven Salerno (#7)
and Tholeman Francois (#9) and
sophomores Kyle Hermenegildo
(#23) and Sean Fisher (#3) watch
from the sidelines as Freshman Rocco
Mazzaferro receives a pass.
BOTTOM: A jubilant Dan Hatch
congratulates Captain Zach Gagne
(Senior) after assisting him on the
eighth and final goal of the shutout
in the 86th minute.
Fernando Ramirez