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WHITE OUT Winter storms causes two consecutive class cancellations

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Several students participate in a game of football during Winter Storm Mars, which dropped 6.3 inches of snow on the FSU campus on Monday, Feb. 8. By Bailey Morrison interim asst. news editor By Michael B. Murphy editor-in-chief By Julia Sarcinelli news editor By Mark Wadland news editor

Framingham State administrators cancelled classes for Friday, Feb. 5 and Monday, Feb. 8 due to snowstorms. According to CBS Boston, 12 total inches of snow fell in Framingham during the last two storms. Executive Vice President Dale Hamel said in an email that deciding to close or delay classes is “a very structured process.” Hamel and other staff members

made several phone calls starting at 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5 and decided to cancel classes before 5:30 a.m., which is their “self-imposed deadline … in order to get word out prior to faculty/staff and students beginning their commutes to campus.” On Sunday afternoon, local forecasters were predicting “significant snow accumulation” starting around 7 a.m. Monday and continuing until

7 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, according to Hamel. Many districts, including Framingham Public Schools, announced closings late Sunday, according to Hamel. He added administrators conducted several phone and email conversations, and ultimately decided to cancel both day and evening classes for Monday around 11 p.m. Sunday. -See WHITE OUT page 4

FSU bachelor’s degree offered at MassBay for $28,000 By Jennifer Johnson news editor Framingham State University and MassBay Community College will collaborate to offer a Continuing Education program that will allow students to obtain a bachelor’s degree from FSU for $28,000. According to Executive Vice President Dale Hamel, there have been discussions with MassBay’s leadership “for a number of years” about

establishing this program. “The relatively simple concept has significantly expanded with many involved at this point, to now provide an avenue for the entire completion of a baccalaureate degree at this alternative location,” he said. Dr. Scott Greenberg, associate vice president for academic affairs and dean of Continuing Education at Framingham State, said he has wanted to offer Continuing Education courses at the Wellesley campus

since he started at FSU in 2000. “Unfortunately, that never came to fruition,” said Greenberg. He added that Hamel recently suggested some alterations to his proposal, which would allow MassBay students to graduate with their associate’s degrees and remain on the Wellesley campus but receive their bachelor’s degrees from FSU. That proposal was accepted by the Board of Trustees at Framingham

Inside No place like Homeland 8

Hockey goes 0-3 at home 12

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Students in the program will be able to use facilities at both MassBay and FSU.

Women’s basketball drops to second place in the MASCAC 14

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Editorial Board 2015-2016 Editor-in-Chief Michael B. Murphy

Associate Editors Melina Bourdeau Alexandra Gomes

News Editors Jennifer Johnson Julia Sarcinelli

Gatepost Interview Bryan Connolly Assistant Professor of Biology

Mark Wadland

Interim Asst. News Editor Bailey Morrison

By Bailey Morrison interim asst. news editor

Arts & Features Editors Scott Calzolaio Kristen Pinto

Asst. Arts & Features Editor Cesareo Contreras

Sports Editor Mike Ferris

Asst. Sports Editors Matt Ferris Amelia Foley

Opinions Editor Phil McMullin

Photos Editors Allie Card Darian O’Donnell Brad Leuchte

Asst. Photos Editors Allie Gath Amanda Martin

Interim Asst. Photo Editor Erin Fitzmaurice

Design Editor Brittany Cormier

Asst. Design Editor Shayna Yacyshyn

Copy Editor Bobby Murphy

Staff Writers Jessica Duff Maria Hornbaker Abby MacDonald

What is your resume and educational background? The last position I held was actually as the state botanist for Massachusetts. I worked for the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, which is part of the division of Fisheries and Wildlife in Massachusetts. Before this, I was a lecturer at Connecticut College where I taught similar courses. I worked at an organic food co-op for a while. With my wife, I co-own a small farm in Connecticut. … For my undergraduate, I went to the University of Vermont. I am from Massachusetts, though, and I ended up studying there. My master’s and Ph.D. are both from the University of Connecticut. How would your students describe you? I hope that I present myself as knowing a lot about plants. I hope that [students] feel comfortable with me and with asking questions. I hope I’m approachable. What was your favorite undergrad experience? We had a three-week botany trip to Costa Rica. We saw over 100 families of plants and we traveled in a small van all over Costa Rica. We went from sea level to all the way up into the mountains. We visited almost-deserts to jungles. That

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was a lot of fun. That is probably the experience that stood out the most. We have a tropical biology class here over spring break that is going to Puerto Rico. The trip is being lead by Dean Carroll and Dr. Van Roo. Do you have any hobbies? I have the farm! I also do a lot with seed saving. So I save seeds of crops of different plants. I actually have a book on seed saving that I wrote. I’m a dad. I don’t know if that counts as a hobby, but it’s fun and challenging. That’s mostly what I do with my time when I’m not here. I have a son who is nine and a daughter who is six.

What would your students be surprised to learn about you? I also studied anthropology as an undergrad. I spent a year in Mississippi collecting plants for the University of Mississippi. One thing that is funny - I don’t know if I should say this - back in the ’90s I had dread locks. I told some students once and they were amused. What advice would you give to FSU students? The faculty is here to help. Talk to us about careers and [ask] questions. Be persistent with your goals.

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Police Logs

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Thursday, February 4

15:30 – Maynard road parking lot – Suspicious Activity – Report of suspicious male looking into cars. Checks ok.

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Friday, Feb 5

1:10 – Linsley Hall – 911 Hang up. Checks ok 4:10 – Union Avenue parking lot – 911 hang up. Unfounded. 15:25 – Salem End road – assist motorist – report of car stuck on railroad tracks vehicle towed . 21:51 – North Hall – alarm (fire/smoke) – Fire alarm sounding. Burnt food. Box and system reset.

Saturday, February 6

1:52 – Horace Mann – Medical – Medical transport.

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Sunday, February 7

19:20 – Service road behind power plant – Disturbance. Unfounded. 23:13 – McCarthy Center – Elevator entrapment. Services rendered.

Tuesday, February 9

16:17 – Towers (room 722) – Disturbance. Report taken.

Wednesday, February 10

8:51 – O’Connor – Gas/Chemical odor. Unfounded. 8:54 – May Hall (room 407) – Medical. Transport to hospital. 14:09 – FSU Police Department – Harassment. Report taken.

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MassBay - Continued from page 1 State at its last meeting. He emphasized that this baccalaureate program is strictly offered by Framingham State University, although students can utilize resources and facilities at both campuses. “They’ll be able to use the MassBay library and they’ll be able to use our library and other resources on campus, at FSU or MassBay,” said Greenberg. He added, “Students in this program will have the same rights as any other Continuing Education student.” Students will be allowed to join student clubs, activities and athletic teams as long as they pay the required student fees. Framingham State professors will be teaching the bachelor’s program courses that are offered at the MassBay campus. He added that professors who are interested in teaching in the program will need a recommendation from their program coordinators. He said a combination of tenuretrack professors and part-time visiting lecturers will likely teach in the program. “It will be open to anyone who is currently teaching and who has expertise in the subject matter.” MassBay Director of Admissions Lisa Slavin said, “That is not to say that a MassBay faculty member could never teach a course … but if a MassBay faculty member was teaching one of the FSU courses, they would be hired by FSU to do so.” According to Greenberg, one of the reasons this degree will be so affordable is becausethat MassBay is not charging FSU rent for the use of the classrooms. “We can pass that savings then onto the students.” The programs’ courses will take place during evening hours, and many of them will be hybrid courses, which combine online and in class meetings. Hamel said that the cost of the

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The FSU@MassBay Program allows students to take courses on the Wellesley campus which will be counted towards a bachelor’s degree from FSU. Greenberg said students will be paying per course and it is likely that many students will be taking two or three classes per semester, although they are able to take up to four. “The program was specifically designed to make a college education more affordable and more accessible to more people,” he said. This program is offered by the Continuing Education department. Therefore, it is geared toward nontraditional students, according to Greenberg. However, “we are welcoming everyone.” Hamel said, “When we can provide additional opportunities and options

must complete their [associate’s degree] at MassBay prior to enrolling at FSU, so our traditional high school recruitment strategies will not be in play.” She said there has already been interest in the program. She has been working with Slavin to determine how they will market this program. Hamel noted that administrators don’t anticipate that students enrolled in this program will participate with the same level of involvement in student activities as traditional matriculated students. Additionally, the program will “expand the geographical draw to com-

“When we can provide additional opportunities and options for students that can assist them in achieving their specific goals, it is a worthwhile endeavor.” - Dale Hamel, executive vice president

degree, $28,000, “is just the cost of tuition and fees projected over a four year period.” He added the degree is discounted significantly because much of it is being covered by MBCC. Normally there would be a fee dedicated to “general college operations,” covering utilities, capital costs, classrooms and support space. Hamel added the fee discount will amount to $60 per credit hour and $4,000 over the course of the program.

for students that can assist them in achieving their specific goals, it is a worthwhile endeavor.” According to FSU Associate Dean of Admissions and Director of Undergraduate Admissions Shayna Eddy, “Students who complete within the four years will enjoy the most cost savings and will benefit from the structured curriculum.” Eddy added, “Framingham State is definitely on the receiving end. Students interested in this program

muter students along the Route 128 corridor.” According to Hamel, for the time being, this program is offered for degrees in management and liberal arts. He said expansion of the program will be considered if the student enrollment shows promise. Greenberg said these two degrees “tend to be the most popular programs for Continuing Education students.” He added that adults tend to be attracted to both of these majors

due to the prior learning assessment that is offered by FSU. Prior learning assessment allows students to receive credits toward their degrees based on prior experiences. Greenberg said up to 32 credits can be received for any of the following “experiential learning”: work experience, travel, self-directed study, military experience and noncredit programs. Greenberg said anyone is able to submit a portfolio to be reviewed by three FSU faculty members who then determine the number of credits that should be allotted. According to Greenberg, “It is a major initiative in the country right now to get more adults to complete their college degrees.” This program provides an incentive to return. Slavin said academic advisors at MassBay will work with interested students and eventually fill out intent to enroll forms, which will allow MassBay to provide FSU with their academic records. She added this form will double as their applications to FSU. Slavin said that financial aid will be provided separately by each school. Students who are enrolled at MassBay for their associate’s degree will receive financial aid if they are eligible. She added that when students are technically enrolled at FSU for the Continuing Education bachelor’s program, they will receive financial aid from FSU if eligible. Slavin said, “I am absolutely thrilled that this program has been launched. MassBay and Framingham State have always been great partners. … I think that current and new MassBay students will see this as a huge value and make earning their bachelor’s degree that much more obtainable.” Greenberg said, “I’m looking forward to and excited about it. I think it is going to offer the opportunity -See MASSBAY page 6

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White Out - Continued from page 1 He said, “We do not typically make a cancellation call well prior to any snowfall,” but added that since “the forecasts were consistently projecting significant snow accumulation in our service area, and particularly during the morning commute,” they decided to close. “In the end, the snowfall started later and also abated earlier than forecasted, but I believe that the call was still good as the commuting periods were treacherous,” he said. FSU cancelled after hearing Gov. Charlie Baker’s plans to close all public universities east of Worcester, according to Hamel. “As usual, I think that the Facilities crew did an excellent job addressing the situation and keeping the campus as safe as possible,” said Hamel. “It obviously helps the cleanup when the University is closed, as the number of vehicles on campus is significantly reduced. As such, the campus was in very good condition when classes resumed on Tuesday.” Warren Fairbanks, associate vice president of facilities and capital planning, said the Facilities staff were on campus from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. on both Friday and Monday clearing the roads and sidewalks of snow. There are 24 Facilities employees designated to snow removal, he said. Fairbanks said the Facilities department budgets $22,800 a season for an outside contractor to plow

the Maynard, Salem and Maple Parking Lots. In addition, Fairbanks said in an email, “The cost of the wages, gas, sand and salt for a typical storm is approximately $22,000.” The other cost included is overtime for the Facilities employees. Fairbanks reported there was no damage to the campus. Last year, the damage from Winter Storm Juno was “fairly minimal.” He added, “[Snow removal] is a pretty repetitive process. You just have to keep an eye on the weather and try to realistically predict how the storm is going to be and what is happening on campus.” He said FSU “tries to be cautious” in deciding to close school. He said, “It’s not an exact science.” Ann Justen, dispatch supervisor for the Framingham State University Police Department, sent out an email to students on Monday stating there will be no guest parking and normal parking would resume at 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Resident students were instructed to park in their assigned lots “to allow for snow removal and treatment of road surfaces,” according to Justen. In an email to students on Friday, Feb. 5, Melinda Stoops, dean of students, announced the shuttle shut down service until 1 p.m., when dispatch calls to the parking lots resumed. Normal operations returned to service at 3 p.m. Monday’s winter weather led to

the cancellation of an open forum about freedom of speech, what constitutes hate speech and how to create a more inclusive campus. According to an email sent out by Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences Susan Dargan to students on Feb. 4, the forum, “A Conversation on Free Speech: Exploring the Limits,” was to feature discussions facilitated by FSU Professors Emeritus John Ambacher, Joseph Adelman and Ira Silver and Chief Officer of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Sean Huddleston. The open forum has been rescheduled and will now be held on March 8, according to Huddleston. Snow impacted FSU’s dining hall operation hours. On Monday, the dining hall opened at 9 a.m. instead of the scheduled 7:30 a.m. It was busy all day, according to Dining Supervisor Joyce Hervey. Workers served breakfast until 2:30 p.m., as well as chicken nuggets for lunch.

She added they served roughly 1,100 students, which is slightly fewer than a normal day. She said all staff and facilities workers were provided meals as well. Sodexo employee Joe Treddin said his commute “worked out perfectly” because he arrived to work just before the snow started falling. By the end of his shift at 3 p.m., it was no longer snowing. He served more students than usual, and said they hung around for a while. Tom Blacquier, another Sodexo employee and a Framingham resident, said he encountered no trouble on his commute to work. He arrived at quarter to noon, but on the way home, “Route 9 wasn’t plowed too well,” he said. Math Professor Michael Krul said the snow “had a major impact on my night class,” as his class meets only once a week. Sociology Professor Ira Silver said -See SNOW page 5

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Students played football in the snow behind North Hall on Monday (left and top right). The Facilities crew plowed roads and cleared sidewalks during the snowstorms (bottom right).

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White Out - Continued from page 4 although he enjoyed the snow day, it took some time to determine how best to deal with the missed class day. Jake Kobierski, a worker for the Ram Tram, said, “[The snowstorms] made the service rough, but it was good that the morning service was cancelled.” He drove the shuttle Monday night and said it “wasn’t that bad” compared to the storms last year. The Game Room in the McCarthy Center was open both Friday and Monday, according to Jill Hayward, administrative assistant for Student Involvement and Leadership Development. Junior Dominique Freeman worked Monday and said more people came in than she expected. “I think it’s because it wasn’t snowing too bad, so after eating, they came up,” she said. Jarid Brogan, a freshman, spent the snow day “watching Disney movies with my friends. We watched ‘Read It and Weep,’ ‘Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior’ and even the live-action Scooby Doo movie.” Freshman Gerald Meuse said he spent the day with his friends. “I brought my Xbox to a classroom upstairs [in McCarthy] and me and a group of friends just played Xbox the whole day.”

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Facilities employees worked from 6 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during both snow days and came in at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning to get sidewalks and roads ready for day classes. Michey Wagner, a senior, said “I hated the storm, but I enjoyed being stranded at home. I had homecooked meals for four days straight.” Freshman Elizabeth Maloney enjoyed the snow days in her pajamas. She said, “I live in Larned, and looking at all the snow falling got me in

the mood to watch ‘The Chronicles of Narnia.’ So I did!” Junior Millie Capper said she was excited about the snow days. “We don’t get much snow back home, so for me to have a snow day here was so exciting,” said Capper, who is from London.

“Friday, I desperately wanted to go sledding,” she said, but because of the storm she and her friends opted stayed inside and watch movies instead. “I might go sledding tomorrow!” she added.

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According to CBS Boston, the total snow accumulation for Friday and Monday’s storms was 12 inches.

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Inactive student clubs disbanded at SGA meeting By Julia Sarcinelli news editor SGA deactivated 41 clubs, including the debate club, hiking club and puzzle club, at their meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9. Vice President Ezequiel DeLeon said the list, which was published in last week’s issue of The Gatepost, was “a bit larger than previous years,” because there wasn’t a record for the deactivation of some of clubs. The English Club was reactivated and amendments to their constitution were approved, according to DeLeon. SGA approved the Chemistry Club’s additional request for $46.25 for their trip to the Boston Museum of Science on Feb. 19. Sophomore Doug Perkins said the trip was scheduled for last semester, but was postponed, and the new quote from the Museum of Science raised the original funding by $46.25 for bus fare. DeLeon said the White Ribbon Campaign is partnering with different administrators and clubs.

“The White Ribbon Campaign is a mission put on by the Jane Doe organization wtih the mission of promoting a new definition of masculinity and man-hood,” said DeLeon in an email, adding the white ribbon symbolizes “men giving up their arms.” SGA and several offices, clubs and organizations will be bringing the campaign to campus, calling for “the university as a whole to come together and say violence against women has happened and can happen here on campus and we must stand up against it,” according to DeLeon. He said the campaign will be one week and will feature events, such as brave space training by the Dean’s office, a documentary screening, an open forum with administrators and selfdefense classes among others. DeLeon said, “It is exciting to see everyone’s commitment to the community at FSU.” Sophomore Kirsten Hoey is the new Benevolence Chair. President Dan Costello said it is not an eBoard position, but she will serve on the senate.

Brother to Brother’s constitution was seen for the second time and accepted. Costello said on Feb. 14 students can donate a meal in the cafeteria. The donated meals are for students with “food insecurities.”

In other news: • Framingham State’s budget meeting will be Friday, Feb. 19 at 2:30 p.m. • Family Fun Day is Sunday, Feb. 21 from 12-3 p.m. • The U-Rock was given to freshman Mary Keiley.

MassBay - Continued from page 3 for students to complete their associate’s degree at MassBay and continue on. … It has been a terrific collaboration between MassBay and Framingham State.” According to Eddy, “Any time we provide more opportunities for the students in our community, it’s a good thing. Providing opportunities that are convenient and affordable benefits everyone.” Junior Mary Saffioti said, “From high school, less kids will come to Framingham State. They’re going to see this option and go right to MassBay … but I guess kids who want the college experience are going to come to Framingham and enjoy the campus.” Freshman Indigo Fox Tree-McGrath said, “This way MassBay can combined with Framingham State and now their students can actually get their bachelor’s instead of just their associate’s. So it works out better for people. People deserve an

education.” Freshman James Read said, “This means the people who didn’t necessarily have access to an education now have a way in. … A bachelor’s degree is really the best way to hone in on the particular talent which a person might have interest in.” Senior Alex Fiorillo said, “I’m a commuter student myself. It would cut my commute in half. … I think it’s a great idea, it kind of allows you to get an education from two different places, which is a unique experience. I wish it were an option when I was applying to colleges.” Junior Dominique Freeman said, “I’m not sure how actually effective it will be because of the whole accreditation system because people transfer here all of the time and their credits get messed up. People get pushed back into a different grade because of their credit standings. So I don’t know if MassBay has the same four-credit system but if it doesn’t, then it is pointless.”

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Vice President Ezequiel DeLeon said the White Ribbon Campaign will be held the week of March 3 and will include several events sponsored by SGA and other offices, clubs and organizations.

Two Days, One Night Wednesday, February 17th 7 p.m. in the McCarthy Center Forum For the first time, Belgian directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne team up with a major international star, Marion Cotillard, to create a story about working-class people living on the edges of society. Sandra (Cotillard) has just returned to work after recovering from a serious bout of depression. Realizing that the company can operate with one fewer employee, management tells Sandra she is to be let go. A powerful statement on community solidarity. The World in Flicks is organized by the World Languages Department with support from the FSU Film Club and Multicultural Affairs. Jennifer Johnson/The Gatepost

FSU is the number one “feeder-transfer institution” for MassBay students, according to Lisa Slavin, director of admissions for MassBay.

For questions, please email Dr. Juliana Luna Freire at jlunafreire@framingham.edu.

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The Gatepost Editorial

Why we care “What, is it a slow news week?” “Why does The Gatepost even care?” These were questions asked by a Larned Hall Resident Assistant to two Gatepost editors late last Thursday night. The editors were investigating reports of a severly intoxicated student with a bloody nose being transported from the dorm via ambulance. While a story about a student with a bloody nose may seem trivial, as journalists, we at The Gatepost have an obligation to look into important campus happenings and report campus crimes. This incident is not major by any means. However, it did serve as a reminder to The Gatepost staff of how our work is often misunderstood by our peers. Let’s dispel one myth we have heard perpetuated on multiple occasions by students while we have worked at this independent newspaper – that we as student journalists derive pleasure in covering unpleasant stories. That is, of course, absurd. No student wants to annoy his or her peers and ask questions that could be perceived as “nosy.” However, these stories play a vital part in keeping students up to date on what happens in our community. Asking those very questions is the only way to obtain the answers that allow for the reporting of said stories. As student journalists, we at The Gatepost spend our Thursday nights, and many hours of our week, serving the FSU community. We provide students, faculty and staff with vital information about campus issues and events, as well as a platform for discussion. When Gatepost reporters are met with derision, it makes educating our community that much harder. In order for us to report the facts properly, a certain level of cooperation is needed from the FSU community. Without journalism in all its forms – newspapers, television, online publications – most would be in the dark about their community’s issues. In order to make decisions that are beneficial not only to our community, but to oneself as a member of that community, one must be knowledgeable about said issues. We at The Gatepost provide FSU community members with the knowledge to make these decisions with confidence. This is why we never shy away from the tougher stories. This is why we are obligated to investigate everything. If we were to let a story slip by, we would be doing a disservice to the community. So next time you are sitting in the dining commons on a Tuesday afternoon and a student approaches you and says, “Hi! I’m a reporter from The Gatepost. Can I ask you a question?” we encourage you to participate in journalism. After all, this is your paper too.

OP/ED

Is porn liberating? For centuries, women have been told to conceal their bodies and men and women have been sexually oppressed. Feminist icons in each generation have been exposing more of their bodies and wearing their sexuality on their sleeves in an attempt to fight the patriarchy. This has been amazingly beneficial for our society. Given the fact that every human has one, the human body should never be “taboo.” Neither should sexuality. The strange moral and legal code around sex is slowly but surely loosening its grip, and people are increasingly comfortable being themselves and enjoying their bodies however they would like. An increased acceptance of porn, in which the human body and sexuality are explored in every way imaginable, might appear to be another step in the right direction. The cultural celebration of porn, however, works against liberating sexuality and the body. The central job of the porn industry is to commodify sex. It exploits the body for profit. According to Forbes.com, the average age at which children begin viewing porn is 14. From 14 years old, people begin filling their brains with images of unrealistic and often disturbing scenarios, unrealistic bodies and uncomfortable, degrading sexual acts. Because the mind’s pleasure system is progressively dulled when it is saturated by these images, people desire more extreme images to get off. This requires the porn industry to produce more elaborate, graphic and increasingly degrading videos to keep customers satisfied. Porn actors and actresses frequently develop work-related health issues, are pressured into abusive situations and are usually thrown out by the in-

dustry within a year unless they can adapt to a niche target audience, according to the documentary “Hot Girls Wanted.” Feminists want to free the human body from oppression. The struggle to liberate sexuality is ongoing. To help in this fight, society should condemn porn. We should protect our sons, daughters, brothers and sisters from being exploited for money. We should condemn the idea that the human body is something that can be turned into a commodity. We should instead focus our attention on recognizing the unique and beautiful intellectuality of each human being instead of buying into an industry that abuses its workers and disregards humanity. This is not about conservatism or sexual repression. Quite the opposite. You should have complete freedom to do whatever you want with your body and pursue whatever consensual, sexual experience you desire. My only argument is that the body should never be objectified to the point where it can be prostituted to a 14-year-old. Sex should never be for money. Men and women need to be respected, cared for and loved. Whether a one-night stand or a long-term relationship, sex should be a celebration of humanity and compassion. As long as the human body remains a commodity, it will never be free.

Phil McMullin Opinions Editor

Letter to the Editor Dear Gatepost staff: I want to send you a heartfelt thank you for the outstanding job you all have done on the last issue of The Gatepost. At the McAuliffe Center we are grateful for your meaningful contribution to remembering the lost crew of flight 51-L, and especially Christa McAuliffe. We also appreciate your effort in helping us highlight the work we are currently doing as well as the new initiatives we are planning that will help continue her legacy. Irene Porro Director, Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning

The Gatepost welcomes submissions from students, faculty and staff for the Op/Ed page. Please send submissions under 300 words to gatepost@framingham.edu. The Gatepost editors reserve the right to accept or reject submissions, and to edit spelling and grammar as deemed necessary.

Op/Ed submissions reflect the opinions of their authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of The Gatepost or its staff.

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Not your average internship FSU senior trains with Homeland Security

By Anthony Sheehan Staff Writer

n the morning before his first day interning with Homeland Security in the nation’s capital, Frank Legere’s supervisor told him to get on the next train, head to the heart of the city, go to the water fountain and wait. For a second, Legere wondered what he was in for before he headed for the nearest Metro station. Following a nerve-wracking Metro ride into the city with no idea of what to expect, Legere was greeted by navy blue government official vans which took him and other interns into what appeared to be office buildings. There, Legere found himself finally at ease at his first security briefing and promised to keep certain hush-hush business “hush-hush.” This was just the beginning of a semester as an intern at the Washington Center, working for Homeland Security of the United States of America. Frank Legere is a senior criminology major from Swampscott. When asked what drew him to criminology, Legere said, “Well, my uncle was a cop, and you can’t forget all those hours of watching CSI and NCIS.” After three years of studying hard, Legere wanted to expand his horizons as well as earn internship hours. Research brought him to The Washington Center, which offers internships to those who demonstrate commitment to and passion for law enforcement. Dr. Vincent Ferraro, a sociology professor said, “Frank’s success in the major is a product of his being committed to producing high-quality work and being willing and able to put in the often long hours.” Once Legere got accepted into The Washington Center, he chose to work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The department was officially created after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The department’s goal is to keep America safe and from both foreign and domestic terrorism. Legere told his story of a typical day at The Washington Center. At 5:15 a.m, Legere would get out of bed, shower, and prepare to take on another day in the nation’s capital. He admired the view of D.C. from the window of the train. Legere would then be checked by security officials before entering the Homeland Security building for his 7:30-4:30 shift. Legere dealt mainly with current affairs, such as the Paris attacks and cybersecurity. He had to research topics based on information he received from employers higher up on the Homeland Security ladder. Although Legere was not in the so called “line of fire” with his work, he played a crucial part in helping keep this country safe from domestic and foreign threats. Since Legere has been back on campus, he has played a significant role in recruiting other criminology students to take part in The Washington Center internship program. Dawn Ross, director of Career Services and Employer Relations, said, “[Legere] is currently

Above, Legere is pictured introducing himself to Jeh Charles Johnson, the fourth secretary of Homeland Security of the United States of America. Below, Legere is pictured on a D.C. balcony with the Washington Monument behind him.

working with our office to promote TWC opportunities to current students by providing first-hand knowledge of his experiences.” For the past 35 years, TWC has helped college students globally obtain real-world work experience in Washington, D.C. More than 50,000 participants have developed strong leadership skills through TWC, Ross said. Ross encourages students to apply to the program. “Ten FSU students have completed a TWC internship experience during the last 10 years,” said Ross. Overall, Legere believes, “TWC was ... a worthwhile experience. D.C. is an awesome city.”

Photo courtesy of Frank Legere

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February 12, 2016

Drag queens are no drag By Maria Hornbaker Staff Writer Five drag queens strutted their stuff in a raunchy and comical performance sponsored by FSU’s Fashion Club on Tuesday. The show started with Broadway lights and music. Drag queen Kris Knievil kicked off the show. She knew how to grab the attention of the audience with her racy remarks about drinking and sexy girls. Knievil used her biggest asset - her breasts. She used them to interact with the audience by rubbing them on top on their heads and in their faces. This was a crowd favorite. Not to be outdone, fellow performer Rainbow Frite gave students lap dances, which elicited shocked laughter from those in attendance. She later sang the ’80s song “I Love Rock n’ Roll,” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, but replaced the title with slang for male genitals. The beat had the crowd clapping their hands and singing along. Later in the show, drag queen Fena performed a medley of Beyoncé songs. She dominated the stage just as the real Queen Bey would. Drag queen Lili Whiteass came on stage to Demi Lovato’s “Confident.” It was a fitting choice, as she preached the importance of positive body image.

Destiny was the clear crowd favorite after pulling a willing student on stage - a moment which was absolutely the highlight of the night. Her slim waist and spot-on contour made her stand out, as did her booty pops and thigh slapping. She worked the crowd from the stage. Following Destiny’s performance, Knievil returned with yet another racy song parody. After the performances, the drag queens participated in an audience Q&A. Whiteass compared the witty banter shared among the performers to that of female hosts of “The View.” Most student questions were centered around where the drag queens bought their extravagant clothing, as well as make-up advice. Surprisingly, Whiteass said all her outfits were purchased on eBay. When asked what their’ favorite part of performing is, Destiny responded, “Dressing up and being whoever the f--- I want to be,” while Knievil said performing was empowering. Freshman Cassandra Gomez said, “It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be … but I was still impressed with the performance.”

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Upcoming Events On Campus Events to look out for over the upcoming weeks at FSU!

Friday, February 12

February 12, 2016

Bring back the mixtape this Valentine’s Day!

Valentine’s Movie and Craft Night Featuring “Hitch,” sponsored by SILD. - 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m., MC Forum

Tuesday, February 16 Mazmanian Art Gallery Reception

Sponsored by Arts & Ideas program - 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Mazmanian Art Gallery

Temple Grandin - Stasis & Change

Sponsored by Communication Arts department - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., DPAC

Wednesday, February 17 The World in Flicks Film Series: “Two Days, Once Night” (France, 2014) Sponsored by World Languages department - 7 p.m. - 10 p.m., MC Forum

Happy Valentine’s Day from the Gatepost staff!

Scan the QR code on your smartphone or tablet to check out The Gatepost’s favorite love songs on Spotify!

February 12, 2016

ARTS & FEATURES

Campus Conversations

What is your opinion of Valentine’s Day and why? By Amanda Martin & Allie Gath

“It’s a great day for couples to show how much they love each other.”

“I’m not a big fan because I think it’s too commercialized. I’m a fan of the next day because the candy is cheaper.”

-Steve Furtney, freshman

- Chrissy Duggan, junior

“I guess I’m kind of neutral. I like the candy part.”

“Honestly, I think it’s pretty lame because ... hearts.”

- Megan Muise, junior

- Mike Brule, freshman

“Any person who waits for Valentine’s Day to treat their significant other like royalty is failing 364 days of the year.”

“ [It’s] only fun if you’re in a relationship because it’s a holiday marketed towards people in relationships.”

- Amanda Vallee, junior

- Cate Boyle, junior

Edited by Timothy E. Parker February 12, 2016 FOLLOW THE PATH By Della Knightley ACROSS 1 Barn attics 6 Gemstones for some Libras 11 Prankster with pointy shoes 14 Be useful to 15 High hideaway 16 Postal motto conjunction 17 Definitely not now? 19 Word with “cents” or “faced” 20 Longoria of TV 21 Title of respect, abroad 22 Decaf alt. 23 Roof supports 27 Groups of four 29 Sculler’s item 30 Enormous birds of myth 32 In a minute 33 Canton that borders Bern 34 Casino machines, briefly 36 Postgame segment 39 Lushes 41 More in need of liniment 43 Bone-dry 44 Get in 46 Measuring tube (var.)

48 Misfortune 49 Some signatures of old 51 Kind of helmet 52 Egyptian cobra 53 Square dancer’s need 56 Mariners’assents 58 Current or former court org. 59 ___ of Good Feelings 60 Movie, in Hollywood lingo 61 Ticket word 62 What a convict seeks 68 Keogh alternative 69 Form of lyric poem 70 Cornball 71 Yorkshire’s home 72 Supergiant in Cygnus 73 Kitchen wrap DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Judges lay it down Caesar’s salad ingredients? Wray of “King Kong” Lhasa is its capital Drools Acorn producer Seat at the wedding Buddhist in Nirvana Feudal vassals Washington, D.C. resident

Last issue’s solutions:

11 Threshold location 12 Emulated a cow 13 Leaping amphibians 18 December ditties 23 Force out 24 Brother of Moses 25 Squander slowly 26 Ice-cream portion 28 Reddish deer 31 Get naked 35 Brown tone 37 Sprang up 38 Makes baby chick sounds 40 Canonical hour 42 Fix a word-processing error 45 Continued a subscription 47 Some believers 50 Outerwear in Sonora 53 Home to Notre Dame 54 Cancel, to NASA 55 Synthetic fiber 57 African coastal capital 63 Poem of homage 64 Four winter wks. 65 Gas-station offering, some imes 66 Bake sale organizer, for short 67 Suffix for “Hallow”

SPORTS

Ferr or Foul?

Manning or Brady?

Broncos claim Super Bowl 50

By Mike Ferris Sports Editor Peyton Manning solidified himself as the greatest quarterback of our generation Sunday when he and the Denver Broncos knocked off the 15-1 Carolina Panthers, led by league MVP Cam Newton, to win Super Bowl 50. The Broncos were underdogs and, quite frankly, not many people - myself included gave them a shot to hold the coveted Lombardi Trophy at the end of the night. Manning was slightly shy of impressive in the game, throwing for only 141 yards and completing only 13 passes. But those numbers don’t really matter. All that matters is that he got the ring. Just ask the only other quarterback in the debate as the best in our generation - Tom Brady. Brady’s first Super Bowl run with the Patriots wasn’t anything spectacular either, but all we remember is that he won. In fact, Brady only threw for one touchdown in the 2001 playoffs and only eclipsed 150 yards in one game. Admittedly, Brady has more rings than Manning - he doubles him in that category - but multiple titles is an accomplishment that can’t be overlooked. Last week an ESPN analyst said the difference between zero and one Super Bowls is big, but the difference between one and two is even greater. His point was that only the all-time greats win multiple titles and Manning has now done so. He is 2-2 in the big game, but the second Super Bowl just solidifies his spot as the best of this generation. His other numbers speak for themselves. Manning ranks first in MVP awards with five, second in pass completions, first in passing yards with 71,940 and with his win in Super Bowl 50, Manning became the first quarterback to reach 200 wins. The numbers speak for themselves. Manning is the greatest regular season quarterback to play the game. The question marks came in his postseason play, but now as a multiple Super Bowl winning quarterback, Manning sits alone at the top in this generation. Some will argue that Manning’s defense carried him to this one. While that may be true, years from now that will be irrelevant and all that will matter is that Super Bowl ring. I would even go as far as to argue that if Brady and Manning switched places, it wouldn’t even be close. Manning would without a doubt be the greatest quarterback of all-time and Brady arguably might not even have a ring. That’s all hypothetical, but in reality, Peyton Manning has cemented himself as the greatest quarterback of our generation at this point in time.

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Forner Broncos quarterback and current General Manager, John Elway, hoists the Lombardi Trophy after the Broncos won Super Bowl 50. By Matt Ferris Asst. Sports Editor The Carolina Panthers took on the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl 50 on Sunday Feb. 7 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. The Panthers came into the game with a 15-1 record led by MVP Cam Newton, while the Broncos came into the game at 12-4 under the leadership of veteran Peyton Manning. Carolina won the coin toss and deferred until the second half, so the Broncos took the ball to start. Denver came out with a 10-play, 64-yard drive to get a field goal to start. On the series, Manning threw the ball six times for 47 yards, hooking up with Owen Daniels for 18 and Andre Caldwell for 22. C.J. Anderson ran twice for 20 yards before Brandon McManus came out to boot a 34-yard field goal to give Denver a 3-0 lead early. The Denver defense got to Newton from the start, forcing a three and out on the Panthers first possession and forcing a turnover on the next from a Von Miller strip sack and a Malik Jackson recovery for a touchdown. This put the Broncos up 10-0 at the 6:27 mark of the first quarter. The Panthers came out in the second quarter to finally get on the board off of a 1-yard touchdown run from Jonathan Stewart. The drive consisted of five runs and four passes and was nine plays for 73 yards. The score made it 10-7 Broncos at the 11:27 mark of the second quarter. The Broncos closed out the first half scoring off the leg of McManus after a big punt return from Jordan Norwood set Denver up nicely. The field goal was a 33-yarder to put the Broncos up 13-7. Carolina received the kick off to start the second half. Newton led the team down the field and into field goal range. Graham Gano came out to narrow the Panthers deficit when they reached fourth down. Gano lined up the field goal, but missed the kick wide right. The Broncos drove down the field on their first possession of the second half with a seven-play, 54yard scoring drive. The series consisted of four passes and two runs and was finished off by a 30-yard field goal from McManus to increase the Broncos lead to 16-7.

The Panthers would come back with one more scoring drive before Denver would apply the final dagger. The Panthers score came off a six-play, 29-yard field goal drive, finished off by 39-yarder from Gano to make it 16-10 Broncos. The Broncos final scoring drive put the game out of reach. Set up by a fumble recovery, the Broncos went three plays for four yards as Anderson stuffed the ball in the end zone to make it 22-10. Manning hooked up with Bennie Fowler on a two-point conversion to make it a 14-point game at 24-10. Newton was frazzled all game by the Denver defense, only connecting on 44 percent of his passes for 265 yards with one interception and two lost fumbles. He was sacked six times in the game. Newton was also the leading rusher for the Panthers with six carries for 45 yards. Corey Brown led the Panthers in receiving with four catches for 80 yards, followed by Ted Ginn Jr., who also had four catches. Ginn had 74 yards. The Panthers defense was led by Luke Kuechly and Kony Ealy. Kuechly had 10 tackles including one sack, while Ealy had three sacks, one fumble recovery and one interception. The defense for Denver led the way for them with the pass rushing combination of Miller and Demarcus Ware. Miller collected six tackles as well as 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble in his MVP performance, while Ware had two sacks. T.J. Ward contributed seven tackles with one fumble recovery and one interception. The offense was led by Anderson, who rushed for 90 yards on 23 carries with one touchdown. Manning connected on 57 percent of passes for 141 yards, with one interception and one lost fumble. Emmanuel Sanders was the leading receiver with six catches for 83 yards. The Broncos won Super Bowl 50 on the back of their defense by the score of 24-10 to collect their third Super Bowl win in team history.

SPORTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Ice hockey falls to 3-10-1 in MASCAC

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The Rams are led in points by underclassmen Keith Barnaby and Jake McKinnon. By Amelia Foley Asst. Sports Editor The Rams faced a tough shutout in a MASCAC matchup against Fitchburg State at Loring Arena on Feb. 4. The Falcons scored early in the first period when John Celi converted on a play from Ryan Connolly and Max Lorenzen in the fourth minute. Both teams remained scoreless for the remainder of the first period and the entire second. In the third period, Fitchburg took

Framingham State

control again and scored two goals early only a minute apart. The Rams were unable to find the back of the net, while Mike Fertz scored a fourth and final goal of the game for the Falcons. Neither team was able to get a point on the power plays but despite the loss, the Rams outshot the Falcons 34-29. Tyler Colacchio led the Rams with 14 shots on net and Adam Calabrese turned away 25 shots.

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By Amelia Foley Asst. Sports Editor Framingham State faced Southern New Hampshire University on Saturday Feb. 9 in a non-conference game at home. The first period started off at a fast pace as Artem Efimov-Barakov scored first for the Penmen at 4:46. Less than a minute later, Kyle Valliere added on a second goal and the Penmen took the

The Rams hosted Worcester State on Saturday Feb. 6 for a MASCAC matchup. The game was off to a slow start as both teams were unable to convert on any plays and ended the first period 0-0. Marcus Mazur put the Lancers on the board in the first five minutes of the second period and 15 minutes later Alex DeWitz scored a second, ending the period 2-0 Worcester.

Fitchburg State

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early lead. Essery put the Rams on the board in the 12th minute of the game when he converted on a play from Rick O’Connor and Chris Andre. O’Connor evened the score with a goal of his own and an assist from Essery in the 17th minute. Cam Hoffman pushed the Rams ahead a minute later when he beat SNHU’s goalie with a shot assisted by Melvin Nichols and Greg Stoya, ending

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By Amelia Foley Asst. Sports Editor

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the period 3-2 Rams. The second period started off at a slower pace until the 17th minute, when the Rams took a penalty and let up a goal on the power play. Less than a minute later Valliere scored his second goal of the game and gave the Penmen a one point lead to end the second. In the third period Jake McKinnon scored in the third minute on a power play and tied the game 4-4 with hopes

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Colacchio finally put the Rams in the game in the first 50 seconds of the third on a power play. He was assisted by Vaughn Guetens and Mark Essery. Unfortunately the success was short-lived as Joe White scored for Worcester two minutes later. In an attempted comeback Framingham pulled their goalie in the final minutes, but Nicholas Drill took a shot and scored on the empty net. Despite being able to hold off its opponent on seven power plays, Framingham took a 4-1 loss. Calabrese made 30 saves and Framingham was outshot 34-22.

Worcester

of a win for the Rams. Unfortunately Efimov-Barakov was able to convert on a power play for the Penmen and scored the winning goal. Scott Nicolich started in net for the Rams, but was relieved by Calabrese in the first period. Calabrese made 25 saves and the Rams were outshot 3427. With the loss the Rams drop to 4-15-1 on the regular season.

SNHU

SPORTS

Women’s basketball drops to second in MASCAC

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

By Matt Ferris Asst. Sports Editor Framingham State traveled to Westfield to take on the Owls in a MASCAC battle for sole possession of first place in the conference on Feb. 6. The Rams struggled from the start. Westfield jumped out to a quick lead and went up by seven points by the end of the first quarter. The Owls added to the lead in the second quarter and went into the half up by eight. The lead would continue to grow in the second half, as the Owls outscored the Rams in the third quarter by one point and the fourth quarter by nine points. The Rams shot 38 percent from the

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By Matt Ferris Asst. Sports Editor

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The Rams are averaging 73.0 points per game and shooting 38.1 percent from the field

The Rams went on the road to take on MCLA in a MASCAC game on Feb. 10. Framingham came out firing from the start, grabbing a two point lead after the first quarter before going into the half up by 11. The Rams continued their dominance in the second half, outscoring the Trailblazers by 18 in the third and fourth quarters to give themselves a 29-point win. Mulherin had a game-high 26 points, with four rebounds and four

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field and 24 percent from 3-point territory. Framingham forced 27 turnovers and were able to score 22 points off the turnovers. Monta Connolly led the way for the Rams with 20 points, while also adding six rebounds and four steals. Quinn O’Connell had 14 points off the bench and three steals. Alycia Rackliffe contributed a double double with 10 points and 13 rebounds. She also led the team with four assists. Raegan Mulherin and Sarah Palace both had 11 points. The loss drops the Rams out of a tie for first place in the MASCAC and into second place as they fell to 15-6 on the year and 7-2 in the MASCAC.

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steals. Connolly contributed a double double for the Rams with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Rackliffe had 15 points with seven rebounds and four blocks. Tiphani Harris also had a double double. She scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds. In the win, Framingham shot 44 percent from the field and 29 percent on 3-pointers. The Rams won the turnover battle, forcing 24 and resulting in 29 points. Framingham moves to 16-6 on the season and 8-2 in the conference.

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MCLA

Men’s basketball drops two By Mike Ferris Sports Editor Framingham State dropped its sixth straight game on Saturday Feb. 6 when it traveled to Westfield State. The Rams saw three scorers reach double figures and were led by Tim Mangano, who contributed19 points on nine of 16 shooting. Jacek Louisville and Tim McCarthy were the other two Rams in doubledigits, each contributing 10. The Rams were plagued by Owls center Shane Pasquantonio. Standing at 6-foot-6, Pasquantonio shot five of seven from the field for 14 points and

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By Mike Ferris Sports Editor The losing streak slipped to seven when the Rams traveled to North Adams to take on MCLA. The Rams were led by Alexandre who scored a game-high 22 points, while adding 14 rebounds. Alexandre shot 10 of 19 from the field and added two assists, two steals and a block to his double double. The Rams second leading scorer was Mangano, who went for 12 points. He has now tallied double figures in five of the team’s last six games.

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added 10 rebounds. Westfield’s Tchuijo Nkamebo was just a point shy of also contributing a double double. The forward went for nine points and a game-high 13 rebounds. The leading rebounder for Framingham was Tony Alexandre, who pulled in eight boards, while adding eight points of his own. The Owls shot a remarkable 53.7 percent, while the Rams were down at 40.3. The big difference came from beyond the arc. The Rams only shot 27.3 percent, while Westfield shot 54.5 percent en route to a 71-60 win.

Westfield State

The Trailblazers were led by Dakari Hannah-Woburn. Hannah-Woburn went for 14 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. Framingham controlled the glass, securing 46 rebounds to MCLA’s 40, but 3-pointers were again a struggle for the Rams. The Trailblazers shot 36.8 percent from downtown, but the Rams were only able to make two of their 17 attempts, a mere 11.8 percent. The loss dropped the Rams to 1-9 in the MASCAC, while the Trailblazers improved to a disappointing 2-8.

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MCLA

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Framingham has two scorers averaging double figures this year. Tony Alexandre averages 11.0 and Tim McCarthy averages 10.2 PPG.

SPORTS

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

The Editorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; All-Star Weekend Picks

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Skills Challenge

BBVA Rising Stars

Celebrity Game

3-Point Shootout

Slam Dunk Contest

Mike Ferris

Jordan Clarkson LAL

Team USA

Team Hart

J.J. Redick LAC

Will Barton DEN

EAST

Matt Ferris

C.J. McCollum POR

Team USA

Team Drake

Klay Thompson GSW

Zach LaVine MIN

EAST

Amelia Foley

DeMarcus Cousins SAC

Team World

Team Hart

Khris Middleton MIL

Zach LaVine MIN

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The Gatepost Player of the Week

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All-Star Game

National Performance of the Week

Tony Alexandre

Von Miller

Alexandre contributed a double double against MCLA, scoring 22 points and grabbing 14 boards.

Miller won Super Bowl MVP with his 2.5 sack game, where he also added a forced fumble. Photos courtesy of Creative Commons

The Fashion Club presents:

DRAG SHOW

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