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Lauren Blaser

Lauren Blaser

Next to writing, some of my favorite ways to spend time include designing Spotify playlists for friends and making grocery runs to Trader Joe's. I'm drinking coffee or tea almost constantly, and my mantra is the classic yet undeniably basic, "If it's meant to be, it will be!"

  • A Future (Hopefully) Safe for Females

    Outside of BC
    March 30, 2021
    by Lauren Blaser
    Sarah Everard's death sparks conversations about the unnecessary burdens women face to ensure their safety in public spaces.
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  • Incoming Eagle Travels With a Purpose

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    by Lauren Blaser
    On August 31, Boston College will begin a historic semester; a semester rolled out in the era of COVID-19, equipped for these exceptional times with a blend of hybrid, online, ...
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  • "Back to BC": Alumni Design a Summer of Support

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    July 28, 2020
    by Lauren Blaser
    BC alumni are stepping in to help current students supplement the loss of summer commitments due to Covid-19.
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  • The Truths Told in Big Little Lies

    Culture, Out and About
    January 11, 2020
    by Lauren Blaser
    Moriarty's bestselling novel conveys a message of female empowerment through its brilliant authenticity.
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  • Gratitude Amidst the Grind

    Features, On Campus
    November 30, 2019
    by Lauren Blaser
    Expressing gratitude for those in your life could motivate others to do the same.
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  • Unraveling the Expectations of Cuffing Season

    Features, Outside of BC
    October 22, 2019
    by Lauren Blaser
    Where exactly does the idea of cuffing season, our desire to find romance as the leaves change color, come from?
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  • Convocation Speaker Chris Wilson Shares His Inspirational Master Plan

    Features, On Campus, Spotlight
    September 7, 2019
    by Lauren Blaser
    An inspiration to the freshman class, Chris Wilson shares with the Gavel his life journey and main takeaways from his latest novel.
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  • Mastering Move-In, the First Day of the Next Four Years

    Features, On Campus, The Gavel's Declassified BC Survival Guide
    July 27, 2019
    by Lauren Blaser
    The excitement and anxiety of move-in day can be overwhelming for most incoming freshmen, but being prepared can make things slightly less messy.
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