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April 23, 2021

“Rolling with the punches”: SUAB creates memories despite pandemic

Cara McCarthy / THE GATEPOST Left: Annalisa Marzeotti, SUAB vice president, and Anna Lapolt, SUAB secretary, handing out succulents in honor of Earth Day April 22.

News SGA pg. 4 COVID-19 BY THE NUMBERS pg. 6

Opinions

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF pg. 7 MORE MEN LIKE PERRY COMO pg. 8

Sports

WOMEN’S TRACK AND FIELD pg. 10

Arts & Features EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION pg. 12 PUZZLES pg. 15

By Cara McCarthy Associate Editor As a student at Framingham State, there is a good chance you have taken part in at least one event held by the Student Union Activities Board (SUAB).

Whether it be its wildly popular Bingo nights or Stuff-A-Bear events, SUAB has been one of the driving forces in creating a range of memorable events for the FSU community and the COVID-19 pandemic has only reinforced their mission.

In March 2020, SUAB, along with every other organization on campus, was forced to find alternative ways to engage with students over Zoom in-

stead of the McCarthy Center Forum.

In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonia Strawn, senior sociology major and president of SUAB, said because they did not have an advisor for much of the 2019-20 academic year, she stepped up when the SUAB eBoard needed to come up with a plan.

“I held weekly meetings with all of my eBoard members to give them that extra support that we weren’t getting while the school was still trying to hire someone as our advisor,” she said.

“But luckily, the second half of the semester we got our current advisor, Jorge, and he’s amazing,” Strawn added.

She said when COVID-19 hit, SUAB

took several weeks to come up with a plan to continue throughout the pandemic. She added it was thanks to their advisor, and Assistant Director of SILD Jorge Gonzalez, that they continued to host virtual events.

“It was such a shocking and stressful time for everyone personally, and academically with their classes as well,” Strawn said. “So we still tried to do some events throughout the rest of the semester.”

While SUAB faced many challenges at the start of the pandemic, Strawn said they have made strides this year in terms of being creative with their events to include as many students as possible.

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FSU plans to hold in-person classes in the fall

By Soren Colstrup Staff Writer The University will aim for 80% of courses to be held in person and for residence halls to be filled close to capacity during the fall 2021 semester.

In a March 26 email, students received notice from FSU President F. Javier Cevallos of the University’s plans for the return of on-campus courses and activities during the fall.

FSU is also planning for a return to in-person events, activities, and campus life, while maintaining safety standards that have kept the positive COVID-19 test rate well below 1%

- even during the height of the pandemic.

The University’s plan includes an anticipated full athletic schedule, in-person arts and humanities performances, and fully operating student organizations.

While most courses will be faceto-face, there will also be some offered remotely. This will allow FSU to provide increased flexibility to students who may not be able to return to campus, or are balancing work with their academic schedules.

“We meet with the nine state universities every Monday and we consult with schools like Bridgewater, Salem, Worcester, Westfield, and

Fitchburg State universities - we are all aiming for at least 80% of classes to be in person,” said Cevallos. “Most of our classes this summer are going to still be virtual. In the summer, those courses are mostly virtual under normal circumstances, anyway.

“As the vaccines roll out and as the pandemic changes, we will have to react to whatever the situation is,” said Cevallos. “Hopefully, the vaccines will be working, but we do have to accommodate for students and faculty with health concerns, which may not allow them to be on campus.”

See FALL 2021 UPDATE page 5

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Gatepost Interview

Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Ashley Wall

Thomas Grove

Associate Editors Donald Halsing Cara McCarthy News Editor Leighah Beausoleil Asst. News Editors Dan Fuentes Ashlyn Kelly Arts & Features Editors Brennan Atkins Jared Graf Opinions Editor McKenzie Ward Asst. Opinions Editor Emily Rosenberg Design Editor Kathleen Moore Photos Editor Caroline Gordon Sports Editor Danielle Achin Staff Writers Maia Almeida James Barraford Patrick Brady Steven Bonini Kaitlin Burch Sean Cabot Soren Colstrup Olivia Copeland Haley Hadge Caroline Lanni Briana Wrubleski Advisor Dr. Desmond McCarthy Asst. Advisor Elizabeth Banks

English Professor

By Caroline Gordon Editorial Staff What is your role at FSU? My role is as a teacher of writing, and I dare say, linguistics as well as literature. So, this rather small university has allowed me to span my interests very well. For some 40 years, I have been teaching what is called the Introduction to College Writing. I enjoy this class because the classes are restricted to no more than usually 15 at most 20 and I like to be able to work one on one with the students. I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing individual development.

The course also thrives from being able t e e i e ith the s eed at hi h students are picking things up because you get quite a range of capabilities in a course like that.

What is the best part of your job?

Walking into the class and the students are there. Most of the time, there are students who respond in a new way hen finding ne ideas e er time I walk into a classroom, practically.

What is your educational and professional background?

B.A. from Harvard and a Ph.D from the University of California Berkeley.

I took a fellowship with the American Scandenavian Foundations to Iceland for a year. This was supported by something called The National Defense Education Act. It was a full ride - they were paying for my tuition as well as my rooming and food. With that kind of support, I felt like the university had committed themselves to me. I certainly was fortunate to have that.

What was your experience as a student at Harvard like?

I was really lucky to be in a place where I could pursue academics. They do have things set up so you can be with a tutor. It is broken down, so you can have a large lecture, but also smaller seminar groups where you can have discussion. When I got into my major, I was able to be with maybe one or two other students majoring in English and we would meet periodically with a tutor. Those conversations were very on point and reciprocal. I enjoyed reading novels. I was taking practically every rse I d find n n e s. I th ght about those students that have to be in the chem labs in the afternoons while I could be at Harvard Cemetery wrapped up in a book. I was working in the admissi ns fi e s I g t t e se associated with the dean of admissions

Courtesy of Framingham State and the staff, and they were such great people. I still remember their names and everything from that time. I found it so rewarding that they sent out certifi ates admissi n that ed i e diplomas. Because I enjoy calligraphy, I was the one writing their names on the admissi n ertifi ates. It as a er sitive experience!

How has COVID-19 impacted your job?

I was interested in going completely remote for safety reasons. I thought also, being remote, I would at least be able to see faces on students. A number of students seem to prefer not to show their faces, but when the faces are there, and even when they are not, concentration is possible when you are in a Zoom session. One person is talking, and everyone is able to hear them, and the breakout rooms, so here are a lot of ways Zoom meetings are superior to a regular classroom. I certainly miss the regular classroom and I am looking forward to going back in the fall. My son is a park administrator in New York City and he thinks after COVID-19, Zoom is going to remain.

What are your favorite aspects of FSU? The size of the school is number one.

It permits students and faculty to interact at very personal levels. The diversity of the students. At Harvard, everybody is r the m st art a ified. t ramingham State, you are giving the opportunity to students who may be the first nes in their ami t g t s h . he m ti ati n these first time st dents is very impressive. My wife and I

are helping out with a student who is graduating with honors this spring. She is an older woman and she has a handicapped child at home. She is doing so many things and yet she is dedicated to being a student.

What has been your most memorable moment at FSU? In my Comparative Mythology class, we were dealing with Ovid’s “Metamorphoses,” where people change into animals and trees. On April Fool’s Day, a student shows up with a rabbit mask on.

It really blew my mind. She was one of the outstanding students in the classroom and it was just amazing to see. It suggested to me the possible informality that is still productive.

What advice do you have for FSU students?

Take advantage of the proximity and availability of the faculty and each other. Get to know people. Participate in the range of activities that are offered.

The spirit here is contagious - it’s great.

The pandemic has been something we have to recover from. Framingham offers as much as you can give out and it will be reciprocated. I am biased toward a liberal arts education that prepares you along the lines of your interest rather than what you think is a job lying out there. My advice is to pursue a major that captivates you, that you enjoy, and not to worry about what you are going to do with that. Framingham State is going to prepare you well for whatever job you might be interested in afterwards.

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CELTSS selects new leaders

By Haley Hadge Staff Writer The director and assistant director for the Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, Scholarship, and Service (CELTSS) for the 2021-22 academic year will be Professors Lina Rincón and Lissa Bollettino, according to an email announcement from the Office of the Provost on April 9.

Rincón is CELTSS’ current assistant director and will be the new director. History Professor Bollettino will be the assistant director.

History Professor Jon Huibregtse has directed the program for the past three years and was a member of the original founding volunteer committee that set the foundation of CELTSS in 2007.

During his time as director, Huibregtse said he played a role in maintaining the Center’s mission to promote and assist faculty members’ development of their teaching, scholarship, and creativity.

Regarding Rincón and Bollettino, he said, “I know both of those folks very well, and I think they’ll work really well together.”

According to CELTSS’ page on the Framingham State website, it is “designed to be a reflexive and collaborative resource: participants and award recipients are encouraged to pursue their interests and share their experiences with the University com-

Lina Rincón, new director of CELTSS.

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munity through practica and collaborative events.”

CELTSS organizes and runs workshops and mentoring programs, provides individual and group research awards, and generates thought-provoking events that foster and showcase faculty engagement with a wide range of topics, according to the CELTSS page.

The directors and faculty volunteers of CELTSS run pedagogy workshops. The participants can then implement what they learned in their classrooms to foster academic excellence. The director and assistant director work collaboratively with each other in an effort to facilitate these events.

Rincón said, “I really want to do this, not only for our faculty, but especially for our students because our ability to provide support to our faculty to be better teachers, to have better pedagogy … [will] have an impact on the experience that our students have in the classroom.”

She added, “I’m going to be able to really bridge the needs of our students with the needs of our faculty.”

Rincón said her responsibilities as director include reviewing funding proposals for faculty teaching and scholarships as well as coordinating and overseeing Faculty Development Days and writing retreats.

As director, she will help faculty “hone their practice, [and] provide

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them with the support and the resources they need,” as a way to encourage innovative and effective pedagogy, she said.

Bollettino said as assistant director, she will work closely with Rincón to continue to ensure and promote an environment of teamwork.

She will be functioning as “the liaison between the faculty and the administration,” she said.

As interim director, Rincón said she acquired funding for membership at the nationally renowned National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity.

One of her goals as director is to advance more anti-racism initiatives within the University, she said.

She has led conversations with 15 faculty members to open a dialogue on how to “become anti-racist - what that means in regards to our curriculum, what that means in regards to our pedagogy, and what that means in regards to our interactions with students,” she said.

Bollettino said the program is “embracing anti-racist pedagogy, so we’re actually seeing the whole student who is in front of us and meeting each and every individual student’s particular needs.”

She added that in order for students to have their voices be heard and valued, faculty need to be “equipped” with the training on how to cultivate an “active and engaged

classroom” environment.

“Our students need that and they deserve that,” she said.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, CELTSS pivoted to a primarily online forum.

Huibregtse said the CELTSS community and team adapted quickly to the remote format, developed programming, and coordinated with the ETO [Education Technology Office].

During this time, Rincón served as interim director.

Bollettino said, “CELTSS offers community, and this is something I think we’re all craving” given the challenging year everyone has had to endure with the COVID-19 pandemic.

She added, “We really need to be able to meet not only their academic needs, but also their emotional needs.”

The program creates spaces for meaningful conversations to take place so that faculty can strengthen their skill sets as well as broaden their knowledge base to be effective change agents for the community, she said.

“When we come together and share what we’re doing, we can really learn from one another and really improve our practice,” Bollettino said.

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SGA ratifies changes to bylaws and constitution

By Ashlyn Kelly Asst. News Editor SGA voted on edits made to its own bylaws and constitution and heard funding requests for game room renovations and the creation of a bee garden at its meeting April 20.

Secretary Lexi Kays, who undertook the revision process, said she looked at SGA’s processes through “an anti-racist and anti-homophobic lens.”

The motion passed 15 - 0 with no abstentions.

Senator Hillary Nna requested $300 for a pollinator and vegetable garden.

The current garden is located behind O’Connor Hall, but there is a plot behind the McCarthy Center being prepared for a pollinator garden as well, said Nna. “The most comprehensive global report thus far on the status of pollinators found that 40% of them, which are mostly bees, are facing ex-

outside.”

Also during open forum, Benji Obianigwe, a sophomore, raised a concern about the front page feature photo of the Oct. 16 issue of The Gatepost.

Obianigwe said, “I was trying to talk about a post on Gatepost actually that has a cop wearing a Blue Lives Matter mask.

“And as a school, if you are going to say that you’re anti-racism and not for racism and have that on your post, that’s literally contradictory to

“We did actually talk to Campus Police about getting updated cameras in the [parking] lots because some lots, as it stands, do not have them. But unfortunately, some lots did not have that capability due to them not being able to run wires underground in certain places.”

-Olivia Beverlie, SGA President Kays said she changed the pronouns in the bylaws and constitution from “his or her” to “their.”

A clarification was made to the appeal process after allocation decisions made by the senate.

“The senate gives the final decision of not approving or not giving [an organization] as much money as they asked for or whatever,” said Kays. “They cannot appeal again.”

Kays also removed the QPA requirements for the Dr. Thomas Eames Award and the Benevolence Awards in the bylaws.

The QPA requirements were also removed from SGA’s constitution.

The motion passed 14 - 0 with one abstention.

President Olivia Beverlie presented a proposed plan for renovations to the game room to be funded by SGA. “It’s looking a little bit in rough shape right now in there,” she said.

She said the renovations would cost $20,000, but SGA only has $16,891.50 in its unallocated funds.

To fund the rest, $4,000 would be moved from SGA’s operations budget to the unallocated funds.

According to Beverlie, the renovations would include new flooring and shelving, painting the walls, and buying new gaming consoles.

Beverlie said her goal is to “make this space fun for people to use and clubs to use.”

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tinction,” she said.

According to Nna, the garden will need a composter, storage box, stakes, bee hotels and signage, plant food, and fertilizer.

The motion passed 14 - 0 with one abstention.

During open forum, Samantha Collette, administrative resident assistant of Corinne Towers Hall and president of the class of 2022, said she and Caroline Cowart, resident assistant (RA), created a petition to increase campus safety.

“This was brought to us because every single week on Thursdays, we have Towers Talks and almost all of our RAs go to these events,” said Collette. “We talk about things - either building-related, campus-related, or country-related, to see what we can do or even just have a safe processing space.”

Beverlie said SGA could support Collette by funding new cameras.

“We did actually talk to Campus Police about getting updated cameras in the [parking] lots because some lots, as it stands, do not have them.

But unfortunately, some lots did not have that capability due to them not being able to run wires underground in certain places,” said Beverlie.

Collette said replacing all the cameras would be ideal, but for now, they are focusing on the outside ones “since a lot of our incidents can be

have on the same Instagram page [as] a Black Lives Matter post, too.”

He said it was “stupid to have those two on the same page.”

Obianigwe added, “If you’re going to support Blue Lives Matter, take down the Black Lives Matter. If you’re going to support the Black Lives Matter, take down the cop with the mask on because we’re Black like 365 days of the week. They’re blue whenever they’re here. So, it doesn’t make sense to have that up. They’re [The Gatepost] saying because of freedom of speech, they’re about to leave that up.”

In response, Beverlie said, “This was a concern I have been talking to Benji about, so I want to let you know where we’re at on this as SGA because we are doing something about this.

“We’re working to facilitate a discussion between myself, Benji, The Gatepost, and the dean of students, and also just different conversations with the individuals in that mixed together.

“We are handling this right now the best way that we possibly can by advocating for students,” she added.

In her president’s report, Beverlie said open forum covered most of what she was going to bring up.

She said, “I just wanted to make sure you guys know that I’m managing these things from the standpoint of like, ‘What can we do now?’”

Beverlie wished everyone running in the election “good luck.”

During her report, Student Trustee McKenzie Ward said the next Board of Trustees meeting will be after the last senate meeting.

“I will be sending an email debriefing SGA on what happens at Board of Trustees,” she said.

In the Student Advisory Council Update, Senator Mark Haskell said he went to a “focus group about a sexual assault and climate survey bill.

“The climate survey bill was the first law in Massachusetts that speaks to campus responses to sexual assault,” he added.

According to Haskell, the law goes into effect Aug. 1.

In the Vice President’s Report, Abigail Salvucci said there would be one more Student Affairs Committee meeting to prepare a list for the new vice president.

During her Secretary’s Report, Kays reminded senators there would be one more senate meeting before their banquet.

She said she would be sending out invitations to the senators with the Zoom link.

In the Student Activities Trust Fund (SATF) Treasurer’s Report, Ewnie Fedna said she is gathering information for the transitional reports for the new officers.

In the Diversity and Inclusion Officer’s Report, Paola Bilbraut said she talked to the Student Transportation Center about using a RamTram to deliver the Benevolence Awards.

According to Bilbraut, COVID-19 guidelines will still have to be followed.

Beverlie said the RamTram is only allowed to travel within the state of Massachusetts.

In her Advisor’s Report, Sara Gallegos reminded SGA of events that are occurring at the end of the semester.

She said Motivation. Intersectionality. Solidarity. Sisterhood.’s drivein is scheduled for April 23 in the Salem End Parking Lot and they will be showing “Bad Boys For Life.”

The Student Union Activities Board is hosting Sandbox May 7 and is still looking for volunteers.

SGA also discussed its virtual banquet May 4.

Outreach & Events Coordinator Mariah Farris said SGA will be doing “banquet in a box.”

She said, “We’re going to have fun things in the box for everybody to come grab and … we’re going to do it on Zoom.”

Beverlie added, “If you’d like to help out with banquet, it’s all hands on deck.”

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Fall 2021 update continued from page 1 Currently, about 12% of classes at FSU are being held with an in-person component, according to Cevallos.

“In the fall, we would like to have the residence halls be at full capacity, but we are obviously limited to state and CDC [Center for Disease Control and Prevention] guidelines,” said Cevallos. “Our occupancy in the residence halls is currently at about 25%.”

Cevallos added FSU was “very understanding” in letting students “opt out” of the residence hall contract

plans [to return to campus] can go forward. Assuming everyone is able to be vaccinated and no new vaccine-resistant strains appear, it will be wonderful to have some lively, in-person debates in my classes.

“Discussions are sometimes a bit stilted on Zoom, as sounds from one person can cut out somebody else.

It has also made shared experiences like watching film selections together feel a little less shared,” added Maibor.

However, there have also been some slight advantages to remote

FSU, so I found that transition to be an easy one. Making online courses work always requires creativity and rethinking what we do as professors.”

According to Smailes, that “spark of innovation,” which all faculty try to keep alive in their courses, was even more important over the last year.

“I’m looking forward to being back in person,” said Smailes. “There really is no substitute for being able to interact with a class, and since my field is political science, I miss coming into class and talking about what

pus,” she added.

Zach Bettmeng, a junior nutrition major, said, “I am eager to get back to campus in the fall. It’s strange to be a part of the demographic of students who are returning to college campus for classes after being away for over a year.

“I am slightly worried about the need for booster shots next year, and I also worry about some of the new variants that are surfacing throughout the world, but I trust FSU has everyone’s safety in mind,” said Bettmeng. “Thankfully, I am fully vacci-

“We certainly want to encourage everyone to be vaccinated, but unless the state requires the vaccine, I don’t think we can make it mandatory. Because the vaccines are still considered experimental, it does not fall into the same category as the other vaccines that are required before attending FSU.” -F. Javier Cevallos, FSU President during the last year because the ongoing pandemic is not a “normal circumstance.”

According to Cevallos, despite the vaccine rollout, FSU cannot require students to be vaccinated unless Gov. Charlie Baker mandates it.

“We certainly want to encourage everyone to be vaccinated, but unless the state requires the vaccine, I don’t think we can make it mandatory,” said Cevallos. “Because the vaccines are still considered experimental, it does not fall into the same category as the other vaccines that are required before attending FSU.” Cevallos added he is understanding about professors and students who may be uneasy about a return to campus.

“We have had a few meetings with professors and faculty, about the decision to return to campus,” said Cevallos. “Their reactions are about like you’d expect. Many are anxious to get back to campus to engage with students in the classroom, while others have concerns about the potential health issues. We understand that.

“Overall, I think it has been a positive response. Most of our faculty want to be back on campus,” said Cevallos. “We just have to assure everyone that we take health seriously and we will follow all mandated protocols to make sure that everybody is safe.”

Carolyn Maibor, an English professor, said, “I am hopeful that those

learning, according to Maibor.

“For students who are shy about speaking up in class, the chat function has come in handy,” said Maibor. “I have also relied more on discussion boards, which have allowed me to plan live discussions around themes and questions generated by students, rather than beginning from my own focus.

“These are things I hope to continue to incorporate at some level, even when we are back to full-time, in-person classes,” added Maibor.

Other professors at FSU shared similar thoughts and concerns about the return to campus in the fall.

David Smailes, a political science professor and coordinator and advisor for the master of public administration program, said, “I’m very happy that we will be going back to in-person learning in the fall. It’s a chance for us to begin to reunite, as a learning community, here at FSU. “I am concerned for students and colleagues who might have ongoing health issues, but I’m sure we can continue to find innovative solutions to address those situations.”

According to Smailes, one of the positive sides of this difficult time has been the expansion of everyone’s online skills.

“We have all had a crash course in online learning,” said Smailes. “I taught a number of online courses at another institution before coming to

was in the headlines that morning.

Those discussions always bring so much more to the subject of the class and make learning together a more enriching experience.”

Students at FSU seemed to be nervous and eager to get back in the classroom, while also having concerns about the looming uncertainty of the pandemic.

Kaleb Kinskey, a freshman computer science major, said, “I am so excited for in-person classes next year.

I feel like all I currently do is sit on my computer in my room throughout the week. It will be nice to get back to the classroom because I will be able to engage the material more.

“I am also really looking forward to meeting new people in person, instead of through a screen. Being in an actual classroom will allow me to be more social and improve my overall mental health as a result,” added Kinskey.

Angela Tiernan, a freshman criminology major, said, “In the comfort of my own home, it was tough to stay engaged online during the past year.

Distractions are so much more accessible when you’re not actually present for the class.

“I’m excited for in-class courses because I’ll be able to get my work done more efficiently. I’m also looking forward to socializing and meeting new faces since that has been difficult to do without being on cam-

nated, so I am more comfortable being back on campus in the fall than I was a few months ago.”

Cevallos also acknowledged the number of students who decided not to come back to FSU during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I am hoping that all of our students who decided to sit out for one year because of the pandemic will feel it is safe and come back to study,” said Cevallos. “I worry about a whole cohort of students who may not come back to continue their studies. That would be a shame to lose so many minds and so many professions.”

According to Cevallos, over the next two years there may be some changes in the way that faculty teach, regarding meetings and online learning, but in every challenging situation, there is always a positive side.

“The positive side is that we have found that we can accomplish things through the use of technology that we never thought we could do before,” said Cevallos. “The use of technology will certainly be different. I am sure a lot of meetings will be held virtually. However, this is a teaching institution, and we expect to be teaching in the classroom in the fall of 2021.”

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COVID-19 by the numbers April 23, 2021

By Donald Halsing Associate Editor

By Leighah Beausoleil News Editor

By Kathleen Moore Design Editor Over 6 million new COVID-19 infections were reported worldwide based on data from various sources taken April 21.

Just over 950 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally.

Framingham State University administered 884 tests last week, and 3,768 tests within the past 30 days, according to the COVID-19 dashboard on the FSU website.

Three positive tests were returned last week, according to the page. The seven-day negative test rate was 99.66%.

No positive cases were self-reported by students last week. Three positive cases were self-reported by students within the past 30 days.

Two students were isolated on campus and three individuals were isolated off campus. One student was quarantined on campus and two people were quarantined off campus.

A total of 3,705 negative, and 27 positive results, were returned in the past 30 days. The 30-day negative test rate was 99.28%.

Cumulatively, 8,035 Framingham residents, 11.76%, have tested positive for COVID-19.

The City of Framingham reported 1,526 active cases.

There were 162 new infections, 104 new recoveries, and one new death reported since April 15. The number of people infected grew by 22, or 0.28%, over the past week.

Approximately 19% of those who have tested positive remain infected.

About 78% have recovered and approximately 3% have died.

The overall death rate from COVID-19 in Framingham is 0.36%.

Cumulatively, 635,045 Massachusetts residents, 9.21%, have tested positive for COVID-19.

The Massachusetts Department

Framingham

of Public Health estimates there are 32,134 active cases.

There were 10,379 new infections, 12,062 new recoveries, and 69 new deaths since April 15. The number of people infected decreased by 1,752, or 0.28%, over the past week.

Approximately 5.2% of those who have tested positive remain infected.

Just over 92% have recovered, and approximately 2.8% have died.

The overall death rate from COVID-19 in Massachusetts is 0.25%.

The New York Times reported that cumulatively, 5,467,558 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Massachusetts. According to the Times, 51% of the population has received at least one dose, and 31% are fully vaccinated. d sage is t sh ts the fi er BioNTech or Moderna vaccines, or one shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Cumulatively, 32,601,546 United States residents, 9.87%, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Worldometer, a data source for the John Hopkins Coronavirus Resources Center, reported 6,855,148 active cases in the U.S. There were 1,156,946 new infections, 469,830 new recoveries, and

19,375 new deaths since April 15. The number of people infected grew by 667,741, or 2.12%, over the past week.

Approximately 21% of those who have tested positive remain infected.

Just over 77% of the population has recovered, and 1.8% have died.

The overall death rate from COVID-19 in the United States is 0.18%.

The New York Times reported that cumulatively, 218,947,643 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the United States. According to the Times, 41% of the population has received at least one dose, and 27% are fully vaccinated.

Cumulatively, 144,419,099 people globally, 1.86%, have tested positive for COVID-19.

Worldometer reported 18,622,589 active cases around the world.

There were 6,096,299 new infections, 3,643,119 new recoveries, and 97,200 new deaths since April 15. The number of people infected grew by 2,355,980 or 1.70%, over the past week.

Just under 18% of the world’s population that has tested positive remain infected. Just over 79% of the population has recovered and 2.9% has died.

The overall death rate from

COVID-19 globally is 0.04%.

The New York Times reported that cumulatively, 950,253,211 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered globally.

Data sources: Framingham State University City of Framingham Mass. population: U.S. Census Bureau – QuickFacts Massachusetts U.S. and World population: U.S. Census Bureau – U.S. and World Population Clock Mass. data: WCVB Channel 5 Boston, Mass. Dept. of Public Health U.S. data: CDC, New York Times, Worldometer World data: WHO, Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, Worldometer Recovery data: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center Active Cases: New York Times Vaccination Data: New York Times *Calculations for new infections, recoveries, deaths, and infected population size change are made using both data from this week and last week’s data published in The Gatepost. New data collected Wednesday before publication.

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OP/ED

OP/ ED THE GATEPOST EDITORIAL

Start by believing

[Editor’s Note: This editorial focuses on sensitive topics such as rape and sexual assault] With this April marking the 20th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, it is crucial we address the importance of believing survivors of sexual assault and rape.

While conversations concerning sexual assault and rape have become more prevelant, and education has increased in classrooms and on social media, there are still people who choose not to believe survivors and instead invalidate their feelings and stories when they need support more than anything.

In recent weeks, a group of six individuals made a TikTok video claiming April 24 would be “National Rape Day” and it would be legal to rape people on this day.

It is important to note that no such day exists.

Social media influencers on the platform have spoken out against the message of the video.

Well-known TikToker Beer Bong John said, “Rape is not something you joke about. … In a sense, you are taking someone’s life. You are taking away someone’s trust, and they may never get it back.”

He added even if the video was meant to be a “sick joke” - and he hoped it was - the owners of the account that published it do not understand the trauma they have forced many survivors to relive.

Despite social media influencers speaking out against the video and those who believe it is a joke, there are people who may take the video as an invitation to sexually assault others.

It is important to acknowledge and believe survivors of sexual assault.

Sexual assault and sexual harrassment are traumatic experiences. One out of every six women are survivors of sexual assault and one out of every 10 rape survivors are male, according to the Rape, Assault, and Incest National Network (RAINN).

Sexual assault is not something people make up in their minds. It is a real, life-altering, and traumatic experience for nearly 433,648 Americans aged 12 and up a year, according to RAINN. As allies, we need to be aware of and sensitive to the reality of survivors’ situations.

The unfortunate truth is that nearly one in every five survivors of sexual assault do not report their experiences out of fear of not being believed, according to Start By Believing.

We must end the stigma that sexual assault survivors may be lying because chances are they aren’t.

We must hold ourselves, and others, account-

able for their actions.

It is never a survivor’s fault if they are sexually assaulted.

To the survivors who have been strong enough to talk about their sexual assault - we commend you for your bravery and strength.

To the survivors who are unsure if they should come forward - that is OK. But there are resources and people who will believe you and will stand by you. It is OK to be afraid, but know that you are not alone in your struggles and help is available when - and if - you decide the time is right.

You are still brave and strong.

As human beings, we have a responsibility to not only protect ourselves, but to protect the people around us who may not be able to protect themselves.

If someone comes forward to you about their sexual assault - believe them.

If you feel someone is clearly taking advantage of a person - protect them.

And most importantly, if someone says no listen to them.

If you, or someone you know, is a survivor of sexual assault, there are confidential and non-confidential resources both locally and nationally prepared to talk to you.

You are never alone.

Confidential resources: National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-6564673 Voices Against Violence (Framingham): 508626-8686 (24-hour hotline).

Framingham State Counseling Center: 508626-4640 Framingham State Health Center: 508-6264900 Campus Ministry: 508-626-4610 Non-confidential resources: Kim Dexter, executive director of equal opportunity and Title IX coordinator: kdexter@ framingham.edu Framingham State University Police Department: 508-626-4911 Residence Life staff members (including resident assistants) Additional Sources: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam https://www.framingham.edu/student-life/ university-police/divisions/sexual-assault-program/index https://www.framingham.edu/student-life/ shape/

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Letter from the Editor-in-Chief

By Ashley Wall Editor-in-Chief

Dear FSU community members, During this week’s SGA open forum, a student came forward with concerns regarding an Instagram post featuring the front page of our Oct. 16 issue.

The purpose of open forum is to provide a space for students to voice their concerns, and I am appreciative of both SGA and the student for using this platform to bring their concerns to my attention.

The front page in question features a photo of an FSUPD officer wearing a Blue Lives Matter mask while representing the department on a public relations initiative - the Pink Patch breast cancer awareness project - which we were covering.

The photo opportunity with the officer was planned ahead of time.

There was no FSUPD mask dress code in place in October. As the photographer, it would have been inappropriate for me to ask the officer to replace his mask in order to alter the circumstances of the feature photo. It is not the job of journalists to manipulate reality.

During the open forum - which is covered in this week’s SGA article - the student said he was concerned about the University presenting itself as an anti-racist institution because The Gatepost’s Instagram post contradicts this stance, in his opinion.

The Gatepost is an independent student newspaper and does not speak on behalf of the University. We do not work for the University.

Rather, we report objectively, ethically, and independently, covering all aspects of our community without an angle, set agenda, or political ideology.

The role of journalists is to record and present all points of view in their community. The Gatepost does not make decisions about reporting and photography based on a preferred ideological framework. Rather, it is our ethical responsibility to set aside our own biases and belief systems in order to be as objective as possible.

Additionally, The Gatepost has received two censorship requests from organizations and committees on campus asking that the Instagram post featuring our Oct. 16 front page be taken down. These are inappropriate requests to make of an independent student newspaper at a public university.

As Editor-in-Chief, I take the feedback we receive from our community seriously. Please reach out to The Gatepost at any time by email at gatepost@framingham.edu with any concerns you may have.

Thank you.

Ashley Wall Editor-in-Chief

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OP/ED

We need more men like Perry Como

By Steven Bonini Staff Writer Perry Como - you remember him, right?

No? Oh, that’s right - it’s 2021, not 1957! My bad…

Well, I guess I have some explaining to do.

Perry Como was a popular Italian-American entertainer of the 1950s, best known for his smooth baritone voice, warm presence, and witty personality.

Como has been cited as creating the appearance of a naturally “casual” person during his era, often seen in different-colored sweaters, slacks, and what appeared to be fairly comfortable leather shoes - when he wasn’t wearing a suit, of course!

He appeared on television regularly from 1948 to 1967, crooning his way into people’s homes - “Sing to me, Mr. C!” his fans would say, and that he most certainly did.

With hit songs such as “Papa Loves Mambo,” “Catch a Falling Star,” “Magic Moments,” and many more, Mr. C became a national icon for the young and old alike.

His career aside, Como was a family man above all else.

He was loyal to his first and only wife, attended church nearly every Sunday, and did his best to prioritize the lives of his three children before his popularity.

What happened to men like Como?

Today, I turn on the television and hear about men such as Eminem, Kanye West, and Justin Bieber, all of whom I consider to be arrogant, ignorant, and obnoxious, basking in their

own glory.

And they always seem to be striving to achieve more as artists in an attempt to appease their audiences.

It brings to mind the question of where popular culture went wrong.

I’m all for growing, learning, and accomplishing more as a performer and as a person, but it seems to be that men on the popular scene today don’t do it with the humble attitude Perry did.

Como was a man who was content with his life and career.

He’d have a hit record from time to time, host his weekly evening television program, and spend time with his family, never trying to achieve more than the success he had gained - always remaining gracious for the life he had built.

Even during an era in which Elvis Presley and Little Richard were rocking the stages of the nation, Mr. C still managed to stay relevant, whether by singing a tender ballad or a jazzy pop tune. He kept up.

He never stooped to the level of artists like Elvis, who would shake his hips on stage just to get an “awe” from the women in the audience.

Como held a strong sense of moral character, something I think men could learn from today.

When I listen to the music of popular artists in our modern-day culture, I become concerned.

There’s so much vulgarity, violence, and talk of drugs in music today.

I can only imagine Como would be appalled at the sound of current pop-

ular music - rightfully so!

Are today’s popular music artists truly the type of people you want to look up to?

I know I don’t.

To all of my readers - take a page out of Mr. C’s book.

and processed meats pose the greatest risk.

Red meats tend to have high concentrations of saturated fat, which when eaten in excess can lead to higher risk for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even some cancers. In fact, the World Health Organization recognizes red meat as “probably carcinogenic to humans” and processed meat as “carcinogenic to humans.”

So what can you do? Transitioning to a plant-based diet can be a challenge at first.

It was for me, too.

The biggest advice I can give to people transitioning is to take it slow.

Try replacing half the amount of ground beef in your tacos with black beans, grill chicken instead of steak, or maybe even try to make a meatless meal. Whether your steps toward reducing your meat consumption are big or small, they are still a reduction.

Another way to reduce one’s animal consumption is to eat smaller portions of meat.

According to the World Economic Forum, over the last 50 years, the number of people on the planet has doubled, though the amount of meat we eat has tripled.

Our meat consumption in the U.S. exceeds the 2015-2020 Dietary Guide-

lines for Americans recommendation by 20-60%. A serving size of animal protein is about 3 ounces - about the size of a deck of cards - yet many of us consume nearly double or triple this amount in one serving. A 3 ounces serving should leave room on your plate for whole grains, vegetables, and fruit.

However, as meat intake has increased, individuals’ consumption of the latter is suffering, which may lead to nutrient deficiencies. Excessive protein in one’s diet may also lead to excessive calorie intake, which is then stored as fat.

Again, this may lead to obesity or chronic diseases. Aiming to consume a 3-ounce portion of meat can help to reduce overall meat consumption and also optimize health benefits.

Meat, dairy, fish, and eggs provide 40% of protein consumed globally, though plant-based diets and meat alternatives are growing in popularity. Completely eliminating animal meat from our diet is not practical in all parts of the world.

I recognize that there are cultural, religious, and individual moral reasons which will always take precedence in this movement toward plant-based diets. Changing a behavior many of us grew up with is challenging.

Reducing three billion

By Briana Wrubleski Staff Writer

Three billion animals are slaughtered every day worldwide for human consumption. The number three billion is roughly half of the world’s human population.

This number is heart-stopping to me, is it to you?

It makes me think, “Do we need to be killing and eating this many animals?”

Is this number necessary for human survival?

It is likely that most people in the U.S. grew up eating animal meat every day and perhaps at every meal. But at what cost? We know now, more than ever, how meat consumption negatively impacts both human and environmental health.

Don’t get me wrong: animal meat can provide essential nutrients like protein and B vitamins, and can be part of a balanced diet. However, it is possible for us to eat too much of a good thing.

There is a need to decrease our animal consumption. The first way to shift to a more meatless diet for the sake of our health is to eat less red meat.

While all meat can be included in a balanced diet, there are some that pose more risk than reward, especially when consumed in excess. Countless research studies have shown that red

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However, it is important for us to think about this not only on an individual level, but also on a nationwide level. Making a change requires a deeper understanding of not only how it benefits you and your health, but also how it benefits the health of our country and world.

It is important to remember that small steps count, and any transition toward a plant-based diet will help to reduce the number of animals slaughtered each day.

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APRIL 23, 2021 | 9

Campus Conversations What is your astrological sign and do you believe in astrology?

By Donald Halsing, Associate Editor

“I’m an Aquarius, and yeah, I do believe in astrology. I think it’s not like a set thing. They can obviously change based on signs and the person. But I think it can give a good indication of some underlying traits and maybe some reasons as to why people are like that. It kind of comes from, ‘We’re all kind of made of stars.’”

“I’m an Aquarius. And I don’t believe in astrology like some people do. But I do kind of see the personality traits that each sign has and I’m like, ‘I do fit the Aquarius vibe.’ So not really, but some things a little bit, maybe.”

-Meeghan Bresnahan, sophomore

“I’m a Libra and no, I don’t. But it’s fun to look online and do those little tarot trends.”

- Nicole Viera, junior

-Anna LaPolt, senior

“I’m a Virgo, and yes. I kind of believe in it, but I also kind of don’t. I don’t know why, because what I read is kind of true, but I’m not sure if it’s just random.”

-Jenna Topping, senior

“I am actually one of the cusp-borns: Libra-Scorpio. I personally don’t believe it. But I also know a lot of people find joy in it. I feel like it’s wrong nine times out of 10, but you’re always going to remember that one time it was super accurate - but you do you.”

“I’m a Capricorn. I sometimes read the signs and what they say, but I’m not really that big into it.”

-Luis Gotay, senior

-Eric Qua, sophomore

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SPORTS

Stars on the run

Women’s Track Team sets four school records at invitational

By Danielle Achin

Sports Editor

At the Jerry Gravel Invitational, h sted estfie d tate ni ersit the td r men’s ra and ie d eam set r ne s h rerds. ni r atri e ane is ne the r men t set a ne s h rerd. ane is rigina r m r and has een r nning arsit tra sin e the se enth grade. er as m main s rt at the time s I as a ing r the high s h ane said. t the gir s n the team a ed tra as an seas n s rt s I de ided t gi e it a tr and i s ended ing it. ane ined ’s team her reshman ear a ter ead a h tt ander en re r ited her t r n r the s h . It as a s the first ear tra and fie d d e m eting as a arsit s rt.

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he team ret rned t m etiti e a ti n this seas n a ter m re than a ear d e t the ng ing andemi . he ame a str ng r their first meet the seas n at the ridge ater tate ni ersit In itati na s.

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her 0th a e finish in the 00 meter. he r ssed the ine ith a time . 4 se nds.

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“I double checked and looked at the record set before I checked my time and I couldn’t believe it.”

- Patrice Haney, Varsity Women’s Track Captain

the meet at s h an ear time in the m rning. he said her ntin ed e the s rt mes r m a h ander en h has een a a h and sta memer at r the ast se en ears. e’s er nderstanding a sitati ns. hen he reates a r t he’ ma e ne that fits e er d ’s st e. he am nt time and r he ts int the team m ti ating s is ridi s. I thin he sh d e a hing i isi n I ane said. I dn’t ha e as ed r a etter ege a h. ane added h r d she is t re resent arti i ate n a se nit team and e ng t an en raging team h ers s rt t ea h ther. his is her first ear as a tain and ane said des ite eing the eader and tea hing her teammates h t r ertain s i s she has earned s me the iggest i e ess ns r m her team. he added it has he ed her at sit ati ns ith a m re en mind in the rea r d seeing e er ne ha ing a di erent st e earning.

I h e I ga e them things t earn r m. t I ha e earned s m h r m them and I’m er grate r that she said. hi e the ams t se t the seas n n nda a at the ham i nshi s h sted estfie d tate ni ersit ane e t s me rds en ragement r t re mem ers the team and st dents attending . s e ia i are g ing t a a s rt i earn time management er i ane said. n that s h mes first t at the same time need time in r s hed e t ha e a rea r re a ing da here and there e a se i sh t hard ’re g ing t dri e rse ra .

m eting in it. i s I an r n re er t it’s the m etiti n that’s the m st e iting art s e en st t se ne the r ears as rea hard ane said. etting a t hat the team es t d m st the men ere m re than e stati t finish ast ee ’s meet setting r ne s h re rds. he men ent a t their s a m rning r tines e re a meet. e er ane said there as s mething di erent a t re aring r this m etiti n. his as a t gh ne. e had t e at the s h at a.m. s it as rea ear ane said. mi e m de ided she anted t d a h e ir e e re the meet. I thin there ere n nine s there e a se in ries t e a mani ested hat e anted and g t rea e ited r it. ane said her n g a r the meet as t rea her ast time. t n did she a m ish her g a she esta ished a ne s h re rd ith

times et t I hadn’t ane said. then I fina ed and I g t s e ited. I d e he ed and ed at the re rd set e re I he ed m time and I dn’t e ie e it. ane said e er ne as ee ing e treme siti e a ter the m etiti n and n ne e e ted t ha e r teammates rea s h re rds in ne meet. he said the ride h me nsisted n ersati ns and ngrat ati ns r their er rman es and a mishments. h m re mi e m esta ished a ne s h re rd in the 00 meter ith her rth a e finish ith a time . . reshman i ia an e a ed fi th in the sh t t ith a s h re rd t ss .0 meters and s h m re i aeth stra esta ished a ne s h re rd ith her third a e finish in the 400 meter r n. ane said the h e ir e as a siti e a t start the da and get e er ne m ed and energi ed r

Courtesy of FSU Athletics Junior Patrice Haney.

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Sophomore Elizabeth Dykstra.

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Sisterhood leads to national success

By Caroline Gordon Editorial Staff tarting at the age i a eisse tied her snea ers and trai ed ehind her der sister mma hen she ent n r ns. he si ings nded er r nning ra es n han sgi ing and hristmas m rnings hi h ed t eisse’s assi n r m etiti n. ring her ni r ear high s h eisse egan r nning r ss ntr ind r tra and s ring tra . er high s h tra areer nsisted setting ers na re rds min tes se nds r the mi e and 40 r the mi e. eisse as na are she d find her ni he ith the 0 i meter in ege. t she fi ed t a I r fi e and nne ted ith r ss ntr and tra ead a h tt ander en. eisse said hen he first intr d ed her t the team she e t i e as here she as s sed t e. he added ander en and a h ar hns n are ind e e h m ti ate the team. a tain sh e s h a ed a r e in sha ing eisse int a nati na re gni ed i isi n III r nner e a se her siti e attit de des ite her rerring in ries. he’s s h the n gir h ’s a a s in red. t she’s ne -

er in a ad m d r set a t that.

I t sh e e a se I see the a she is ith r team she ma es me ant t e etter eisse said.

es r nning as it is thera e ti r her menta hea th. mind is ear at the end the da hen I n I ent r nning. I se

“Stay consistent. Keep working at it. If you want something, go get it yourself. If you keep putting in the work and practicing, you will get better at it. It’s been proven.”

- Eliza Weisse, Member of the Cross Country Team he said her a rite as e t the tra and r ss ntr teams are the e e. e’re a se team. e are a s he ni e and gen ine ith ea h ther. I me t r ra ti es e are a a s heering ea h ther n eisse said. rrent the s ring team meets a e da s a ee t d tra r ts tem r ns and ng r ns ith the asi na at rda meet.

In additi n t team ra ti es eisse sets aside e tra time t i t n her n three da s a ee . s she a an es s h ith r ing as a nann and at a resta rant a ng ith ath eti s eisse said she

the menta t ghness I g t r m r nning t get thr gh she said. r this seas n eisse’s g a as t test t the 0 . he m rning her first 0 she ed her s a re meet r tine s arfing d n atmea and ee n t thin ing this ra e d e her m st s ess et. he ran a 4 0 0 and a ed 40th in the nati n r 0 i isi n III r nners. a ing nati na e s me t ant t ee g ing and r ing hard e er da eisse said. ter her nati na a aimed ra e eisse in red her e t t. she ears a t rs rt.

he is ns re i her seas n i e t sh rt. i e a tain s h eisse remains in high s irits as she sti ans n a ing in the 0 r the meet. he said she is eager t m ete this s ring des ite eing in red as I t a a m etiti n time r m her.

I’m n t g ing t ie eing na e t m ete e a se I s ed eisse said. he e ained a ter she grad ates r m she i sti r n n her n e a se r nning isn’t a h re r her she has her sight set n r nning marath ns. eisse ered ad i e r ath etes h earn t e e at their s rt. ta nsistent. ee r ing at it.

I ant s mething g get it rse . I ee tting in the r and ra ti ing i get etter at it.

It’s een r en she said. eisse said her sister mma as thri ed hen she a ed her t share the ne s she had a ed nati na . i e d ring their hi dh d the air sti r ns t gether hen the are th h me.

I t m ig sister eisse said.

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The English Club Presents...

APRIL 28TH 3-4PM

The FSU English Club will be hosting our first virtual animal hangout event! Log on to take a mental break and meet all sorts of amazing animals online, such as a bearded dragon, tortoise, and chinchilla. We will also be reading poems!

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ARTS & FEATURES

ARTS & FEATURES

From Zoom screens to new routines Preschool teachers strive to keep children engaged

By Jared Graf

Arts & Features Editor hr gh t the rrent s h ear ed at rs e er here e t the im a ts and ress res ret rning t the assr m in the a e ag a andemi . r a ti ities are s ete rem te r is mm n and ess n ans ha e een m dified. r tea hers res h aged hi dren dea ing ith a these hanges in additi n t the res nsi i it 0 ng ids is an thing t eas . s tea hers e ha e t ada t t h the st dents ee said i ia imenta a st dent em ee at the arhi dh d d ati n enter. a ing s re the ee m rta e and that the ’re s ia distan ed has een a itt e di fi t r me and the ther tea hers t e’re hand ing it rett e . n g. 4 ast ear th ’s res h assr ms the ar hi dh d d ati n enter ated at h r h t. and the hi d e e ment a ated in emen a a re ened r the first time in er fi e m nths. imenta h has r ed in the res h assr m r r ears n said ad sting t the ne n rma is a ha enge n t n r tea hers t st dents as e . he ids a a s gra itate t ard ea h ther and ant t a s it’s een di fi t r them she said. he ’re itt e ids the e t ta t ea h ther. e re I imenta said gr a ti ities ere n e a sta e the assr m en ir nment. sin e the st dents ha e t e s ia distan ed it’s ind hard t sit them d n at the same gr and d these ess n ans she said. ara hase the ead tea her and assistant dire t r at the ar hi dh d d ati n enter said she as timisti t a s a ti s a t ret rning t the assr m r in ers n earning this s h ear. e ere rea i ding the ane as e ere ing it hase said. he a that e tea h n is m ete di erent r m hat e ere sed t . ie i s n the ead tea her and assistant dire t r at the hi d e e ment a agreed. he said ne the iggest hanges this ear as the ss mm n areas s h as the

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The Early Education Center located at 2 Church St. riting art and math enters.

In the ast hi dren ere a e t m e ar nd am ng these enters and intera t ith ea h ther. the ha e t d th se a ti ities at their seat i s n said. ith t eing a e t dire t intera t r a t gether i s n said hi dren ha en’t rea een a e t earn h t ta e t rns and share ith ea h ther this ear. a h da hi dren are assigned a seat at east eet a art r m their assmates. s and riting materia s are r ght t them in ers na i ed ins and then i ed d n and saniti ed a ter ea h se. metimes the get t h se ertain things that g int their ins imenta said. It’s ni e t it’s st di erent. stranger t tea hing res h i s n is in her fi th ear at t said it t ha the s h ear st t fig re t hi h meth ds d r est d e t the ne g ide ines and reg ati ns. his is m hardest ear e er is n admitted. en harder than m first ear tea hing.

In additi n t reating ne ess n ans hase said res h tea hers ha e a s een rried a t the hi dren.

It’s a hea rden t arr t n that e’re res nsi e r the sa et hea th and e eing the 0 hi dren e are r n a dai asis

she said. he t ghest art is ha ing t ma e de isi ns r the hi dren hase added e aining h tea hers an n nger a rd t er seas na a ergies r mm n ds as either ne d ea I s m t m. I thin that eighs hea ne er ne. n first ret rning t the assr m hase said it as di fi t r s me hi dren t sta s ia distan ed and n t r n er t gi e their assmate a h g. e er the hi dren d nderstand hat I is and rea i e it’s art their da t da i es mm n re erring t it as the ir s. he ’ sa t ea h ther hen the ir s is er ’re g nna me er t m h se and e’re g nna a ’ hase said. it is art their n rm. I thin ami ies did a rea g d ta ing t the hi dren a t I . n a the hi dren are sed t earing a ia erings and ee them n a da n ess the re est a mas rea .

It’s nn see them in the assr m and the sit d n r sna and s metimes the rget the ’re earing their mas and the ’ tr t t d right thr gh it hase said ith a a gh. It’s st i e earing a a et r their thes t s h . i s n a s said hi e the hi dren ha e een rea g d a t earing

Donald Halsing / THE GATEPOST mas s s metimes it’s di fi t t nderstand hat the ’re sa ing.

I didn’t rea i e h m h I re ied n reading i s she said. ids this ng ha e a hard time nderstanding them an a s e a se s me them are earning h t s ea sti . he mas s m e their s nd a t she added. ith her ngest st dent eing ears and m nths d i s n as r d t n te e en the itt e nes are g d at ing the ne set assr m r es. e re re ening the res h s in g st tea hers he ed a erie th t dire t r the enters r ar hi dh d d ati n de e a 40 age ng a nsisting I riend g ide ines and reg ati ns. rding t th t this re ening an needed t e a r ed state i ens re. eg at rs re ent he in ia m t ens re the assr ms are ing the t ined an. hen hi dren arri e r s h their a a s n h es and r s a es are i ed d n ith a disin e tant i e. r and i times ha e as een staggered and are ni e r ea h hi d. e had t assign ea h ami a s e ifi time and tr t ee them 0 min tes a art th t said. dditi na em ees at th enters are tested r I ee and arents m st sign an attestati n

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rm stating their hi dren are ree an s m t ms. rtherm re th t said hi dren nstant ash their hands d ring the da in ding e re and a ter eating as e as a ter a ing ith t s. hr gh t the da the tea hers are disin e ting the t s th t said. ateria s a s ha e t e reared di erent e a se hi dren an’t share materia s. hase said ith t gr a ti ities she n ti ed h im rtant the ere r s me st dents. here might e a hi d h isn’t rea interested in riting r ring t hen ha e se en hi dren sitting ar nd a ta e intera ting ith ea h ther and a ghing a ing and riting it e mes a er n a ti it she said. hat has een rem ed r m the assr m this ear hi h I thin ma es it hard r hi dren t ha e a aried interest e e ertain things. ather than en raging intera ti n am ng the hi dren tea hers are n e e ted t ee them se arated. I dn’t a it s ia distan e e a se r res h ers it’s i e anti s ia th t said. he ’ e st t n a ear a and hi dren d need t earn h t a ith ea h ther she added. his ear the had t re earn hat it meant t a in a assr m. hen th res h enters ere r ed t a r t se ast ar h hase said tea hers ere s ram ing t fig re t h the d sta nne ted ith hi dren and their amiies. e er i t t gether a rem te earning r gram that ered a e ms a da hase said. his in ded n h n hes read a ds dan e arties and m si asses. i s n said these r grams ere ta ght d ring t r three ha h r ng m a s ea h da in ding meetings in the e enings s arents h ere sti r ing d attend.

It asn’t ne essari hard t ee them st dents engaged t it as hard t ee them n tra e a se the a st anted t ta at n e i s n said. hase agreed. ee ing m sessi ns sh rt and intera ti e she said hi dren sta ed engaged and attenti e thr gh t. e h nest I thin the hi dren ere st s e ited t see ne an ther e en th gh it as n the m ter she said. th gh m as a he aternati e t eing in the assr m t gether hase is ha t e a tea hing in ers n. here’s n thing i e eing in a assr m and eing a e t r ith the hi dren see their de e ment and at h them gr thr gh t the ear she said. It ee s g d that e’ e een a e t d this r the h e ear and e ha e een s ess . e re st dents ame a t the assr m th t said it as im rtant r th them and their arents t e m rta e ret rning. In rder t d s a arents ere re ired t attend mandat r r sh s hi h he ed them manage hi dren’s s hed es r and e er thing at h me. th t said she is h ing t ret rn t n rma s n. g ess is e’ e a m st a t n rma ne t a . in e the andemi enr ment at th res h enters is d n th t said. e re I at east t hi dren ere enr ed in ea h enter. assr m a a it has een red ed t a ma im m 0 hi dren t tea hers and ne st dent em ee. his ma es it im ssi e r ear hi dh d fie d st d st dents h ere n e engaging dai ith st dents in the assr m t gain the hands n e erien e the n rma d. e had t de e a irt a at-

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“There’s nothing like being in a classroom and being able to work with the children, see their development, and watch them grow throughout the year. It feels good that we’ve been able to do this for the whole year and we have been successful.”

- Cara Chase, Lead Teacher and Assistant Director at the Early Childhood Education Center rm the est e d er mt engage the fie d st d st dents t get their h rs and ra ti e th t said.

In rder t mm ni ate ith hi dren in the assr ms fie d st d st dents are r e ted nt a s reen here the gi e the res h st dents a tas t m ete. ea hers then a ar nd the r m ith an i ad fi ming the hi dren and their r t sh the fie d st d st dents. e re arti i ating in these irt a ess ns th t n ted a hi dren m st get ermissi n r m their arents. he said it’s een ite a earning e erien e fig ring t h t ma e a irt a fie d st d meaning r th ege st dents and hi dren and admitted it’s sti n t the same as it n e as. t first th t said hi dren ere sh e a se the didn’t n the fie d st d st dents. me hi dren e the attenti n and that the an see themse es n m th t said. ther hi dren ere eer a t ta ing t s me ne the didn’t n . here is a di eren e in mm ni ati n i e this. t as time ent n m st hi dren e ame in reasing m rta e ith the fie d st d st dents. he ’re ming and ta ing t the ege st dents e er da . hat has rea hanged the intera ti n th t added. ith t the fie d st d st dents in the assr m i s n said tea hers are im a ted tremend s e a se the ’ e st an e tra set hands. e’re n t getting the same he that e d get i s n said e aining h the red ed assr m a a it a e ted sta fing. his ear I n had m tea her r art the time e a se she had ta en s me ea e.

t dent em ees s h as imenta ha e een a h ge he this ear as the ’re rea an assistant t the tea hers th t said. imenta r s nda thr gh rida at the ar hi dh d d ati n enter and d es e er thing r m eaning s r a es and disin e ting t s t he ing t ith sna time and re aring materia s r hi dren. he said the m st re arding art tea hing in a res h assr m is definite the hi dren’s attit des. he st a a s ma e me ee s ha i I’m ha ing a ad da r I’m in a ad m d imenta said. er time I g in there the ’re s the st ma e me ee g d. hase agreed. he a s said the rt nit t r ith hi dren and their ami ies ma es her ee g d. e ha e a nder gr ami ies here and the ’re s a re iati e hase said. It’s een a t gh ear and a ha ra t ami ies. es ite s man g ide ines and reg ati ns i s n said it seems as i her st dents are en ing their time in the assr m.

I e ame a tea her e a se I ant ids t e ming t s h she said. i s n said mments r m hi dren s h as I’m s ha I an me t s h and his is the est ear e er ma e her rth it.

I’m thin ing in the a m head I’m s ha thin this is the est ear e er e a se rea it’s n t een the est ear e er ’ she added. ti thin it is that means I’m d ing s mething right.’

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SUAB during COVID-19 Continued from page 1 his ear egan h ding i e ents in rder t adhere t the ni ersit ’s I reg ati ns and r m te s ia distan ing. tra n said e an n ha e t e e mem ers at n e r ing the ta e and then n a e st dents ming in t i s mething at a time. it’s definite een t gh. ttendan e has g ne d n signifiant a r ss the ard. s art her g a t ring the mm nit t gether tra n said thr gh t her t ears as resident she made it her missi n t s ns r m re e ents n am s ith ther rgani ati ns.

It’s st a t n t ring rgani ati ns t gether instead ee ing e er ne in their is ated gr s she said. It’s great i it r e er ne’s rgani ati ns. ne e ent s ns red as a t am e ent ith the t dent ernment ss iati n. nna isa ar e tti a ni r rimin g ma r and i e resident said ne the r grams she as anning t had t a se ea se I as a menta hea th a areness e ent r st dents ar nd midterms and fina s.

I had a these menta hea th g dies i e siti e em ti n ards res r es and am h ets ar e tti said. I had a these ags. I anted e et me in and e a e t i the indi id a things and t hat the anted in the ags. t e dn’t d it. sa that it r e m heart is a it an nderstatement she added. e er than s t the t am e ent and ere a e t h d s me rm menta hea th a areness am aign this ear. ar e tti said it as an in redi e e ent des ite the restri ti ns t in a e. he added he an’t st them in the r m ith s. e an’t ha e that rea s ing set that e g t ast ear. e an’t ha e d. e an’t ha e an it. It’s sad e a se t am sed t e this giganti thing.

In t i a ears ar e tti said d se t 00 ears and d r n t s n a ter the e ent started. he added this ear the ght a r imate 0 ams and eren’t s re i the d ha e a arge en gh t rn t t r n t. ar e tti’s s rrise the n e again ran t s n a ter the e ent started. he missi n statement sa s reates mem r ma ing e ents r st dents t i d a di erse and insi e mm nit n am s. as t the rt nit this ear t raise m ne r t. de hi dren’s esear h s ita ith an entertaining re ard r th se h d nated. r e er 0 raised r t. des a di erent em ee d e ied in the a e a rding t ar e tti.

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SUAB members from the 2019-20 academic year. he said the ndraiser as an e ent es e ia ers na t her e a se ne her hi dh d nannies d ta e her t t. de hi dren’s s ita t nteer. he he ed de rate r ms ami ies d sta in hi e their hi dren re ei ed treatment.

I he ed her aint ne the r ms that the ami sta s in ar e tti said. It’s a er sma r m t it’s a s er ni e. me the em ees h ere se e ted t re ei e a ie in the a e inded the rea ire t r i es i and ins e a s ar ie ineen rea ire t r est eir e and ra e ann a s a id ase en’s e a h i hae ai e enera n i r the ni ersit nn na d and i e resident r nr ment and t dent e e ment rretta a . he ide s the a t mem ers eing ied an e ie ed n ’s i and Instagram a nts s s a . a ’s ie ide an e ie ed n her Instagram h a s . hi e has n t een a e t h d their e ents in ers n ne ann a traditi n has made its ret rn t am s and . rding t e ia ar hese traditi ns rdinat r and s h m re ear ed ati n ma r siti n re ires rgani ing e ents that insti am ride and traditi n in the mm nit in ding t n t imited t am the am’s irthda inter e me ee and and . and is a time h n red traditi n that h sts n the ast da asses e er ear at hi h s an hand t mer handise and re r it r ne t ear. dditi na the e ent t i a has se era attra ti ns r st dents.

In ast ears and has eat red a n h se rt ne te ers and tt n and end rs. ar hese said I am s e ited t

fina ring and a t am s sin e e ne er g t t ha e ne ast ear. ast ear d e t I had t an e the end ear e ent e a se am s as sed. ar hese said and n’t e the same as s a t e i tr r est t ma e it ee n rma . he e ent i e he d a the ast da asses in a nard t ehind est a . rding t ar hese there an n e 00 e e at the e ent at a time and st dents i ha e t he in simi ar t h the he in r I testing.

In additi n t rgani ing ’s time h n red traditi ns ar hese is a s re ired t an an e ent n ams that raises a areness r a s e ifi s e t. his ear she de ided t rgani e an e ent t raise a areness r menta hea th a ed mi e med h a t ini a e ressi n hi h i e he d n ri . ni r i g ma r igai ardad has een attending e ents sin e her reshman ear e a se it a s her t intera t ith ther e e hi h has een a ha enge r her ea se she is a mm ter. has r ght me ser t the s h mm nit and e en th gh things ma ha e een di erent this ear sti nd a a t ee e er ne entertained she said. ardad mmended r ntin ing t sh thr gh the andemi and r iding s me rm reie r m the state the r d.

I thin gi en the ir mstan es has d ne a great ith anning and h sting e ents in a andemi riend a ardad said. ni r hi d and ami st dies mar mi ar er said I thin has d ne a great at h ding e ents th irt a and in ers n sa e . ar er said he ad ertise the

Courtesy of SUAB’s Ramlink e ents rea e n s ia media and that’s h man e e find t a t them in ding m se . he added she en s ta ing art in a ti ities e a se it gi es her the han e t meet ne e e at . ar er’s a rite e ent did this ear as rag ing .

It as a er tside the t e ing she added. I a s e t m re engaged and anted t get t n the drag eens. It as er intera ti e and I had a great time. es ite the ha enges has a ed tra n said the ha e ntined t r ith the n hes and ee rt nate the ere a e t ntin e i ding and s rting the mm nit ith n and inn ati e e ents d ring I . tra n added n’t stress rse t s m h e a se things are a a s hanging. e’re i ing thr gh this n redi ta e time here e d n’t n hat’s g ing t ha en da da . ar e tti said e en th gh e are i ing thr gh a n e in a i etime andemi she en rages e er ne n am s t get in ed in a . en i thin ’re sh me int the m a . ang t she said here are s man ther nder rgani ati ns n this am s. nd I thin ha ing that s rt s stem an e s great. ar hese said ad i e r a the ams reading this arti e is d n’t e sh hen it mes t . e eme an ne mem ers and an ne h st ants t attend r e ents.

I ee i e d n’t ha e a a e n am s in she added. e are an tg ing gr e e h st ant t ma e e er ne ee in ded.

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ACROSS 1. Many are mown 6. Loud kiss sound 11. Arthur of “The Golden Girls” 14. Sneeze sound 15. Body of authentic works 16. Not even 17. Car named after a beachfront city 19. Outdoor goods retailer 20. Bigfoot’s cousin 21. “___ we having fun yet?”

22. Large wading bird 24. Japanese dish with panko crumbs 28. Tart citrus cooler 31. Pinball violation 32. “What ___!” (“This place needs cleaning!”)

33. Sweet way to raise money 37. “The Chi” network, for short 38. Word before “accent” or “angle” 40. Identifier that isn’t the same as gender 41. “What did you think of that test?”

44. Practical application 46. Still having a chance

47. “___ of nothing ...”

49. One may include a sidecar 53. Heart parts 54. Egyptian snake 55. Attention-getting sound 59. Revolutionary Guevara 60. “Crazy Rich Asians” star 64. Dress edge 65. Admission of defeat 66. “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat” chef Nosrat 67. Important time 68. Beelzebub 69. Japanese cartoon genre DOWN 1. Like some delicate lingerie 2. Massage target 3. Stimulate, as an appetite 4. Beginners 5. Kind of sauce in sukiyaki 6. Few and far between 7. Rami with a Best Actor Oscar 8. “32 Flavors” singer DiFranco 9. Corn on the ___ 10. Finger joint 11. Sacha Baron Cohen persona 12. Perfect places 13. French farewell 18. ___ of honor speech 23. “Darn it!”

25. Chooses to order 26. French for “state” 27. Athletic shoe brand 28. Mascara target 29. Texter’s “If you ask me ...”

30. Kitten’s comment 33. However 34. “On the double!”

35. Toy company with “Star Wars” sets 36. Former partners 38. Where Kobe and Kolkata are 39. ___ Field (Mets’ ballpark) 42. User-edited site

43. Tums product 44. Coffee server 45. Andy Warhol exhibit holder?

47. Dutch beer brand 48. Salt-N-___ 49. Private stockpile 50. Treat as different from oneself, in modern lingo 51. Espresso foam Puzzle solutions are now 52. Classic Indian drink hidexclusively online. den in this clue 56. 18-wheeler 57. Do laps in the pool 58. Melody 61. “Bravo!” in Barcelona 62. Thanksgiving mo.

63. Org. whose middle letter stands for “Security”

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FSU Hilltop Players present: The Nineteenth The film will premiere on Facebook Live and YouTube April 30 at 7 p.m.

Directed by Christan Tracy Stage Managed by Alex Surro Produced by Jenna Topping

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