October 27, 2017

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Volume 86 • Issue 7

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October 27, 2017

Student fees rise 5 percent

By Bailey Morrison Associate Editor

FSU student tuition and fees have increased 5 percent for the fiscal year (FY) 2017-18 to $9,920 per year.

Last year, the tuition and fees amounted to $9,340 per year according to Dale Hamel, executive vice president.

Last year, tuition, fees and room

and board amounted to $20,950 and this year total $21,740. The flat-rate for room and board is $11,660.

According to Hamel, the fee is set by the Board of Trustees.

FSU’s total budget for the 201718 year is $162 million, compared to $182 million for the 2016-17 fiscal year, said Hamel.

Hamel said while the budgets of

all other Massachusetts state universities and community colleges were cut by 1 percent by the Commonwealth, Framingham State received a $200,000 increase.

The increase was allocated after FSU petitioned the legislature for the money. Even with this increase, student fees rose because of inflationary costs.

The inflationary costs are at

roughly 3 percent.

SGA president Kyle Rosa said the University does not decide how much money the it is allocated for its budget.

Rosa said the 5 percent increase means students are paying more to obtain a degree. “In order to change that, we the students must tell our

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Confederate monuments Historian argues against racist memorials

By Cass Doherty Editorial Staff

Football player Gerell Boyce raised a fist during the national anthem.

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FSU responds to hate crimes during Homecoming weekend

By Aaliyah Colon Staff Writer

Hundreds of students, their families and alumni attended events in celebration of Homecoming on the weekend of Oct. 20, said Eric Gustafson, executive director of alumni relations.

The weekend was filled with

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sporting events, alumni meetings and family activities open to everyone.

The events started on Friday, Oct. 20 and continued throughout Saturday.

A pep rally was held on Friday night and was one of the first Homecoming activities.

Opinions

Free Homecoming T-shirts and pom-poms, supplied by SGA, were distributed to attendees.

The rally began with a performance from the cheerleaders. Then, each fall sports team was introduced.

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Arts & Features

“UP, UP & ABROAD" COMIC pg. 7

FRESH FRIGHTS pg. 10

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR pg. 8

SAM KLOBUCHER FEATURE pg. 12

Megan Kate Nelson, a historian, author and cultural critic, discussed the relevance of Confederate monuments in society during a talk in the Ecumenical Center on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

The talk was the fourth annual Phi Alpha Theta lecture, hosted by the history department.

Nelson posed three questions to the audience: “What do these monuments honor? Do they belong in our public places? Why should you care?”

She said there are many Confederate monuments in the South, but they are also in the North and West.

A memorial for Confederate prisoners of war was erected in Fort Warren on George’s Island in 1963.

“Racism is everywhere,” said Nelson. “These are not Southern problems. These are American problems.”

She said the monuments were erected “because the South lost.”

The South created its own narrative about the Civil War - they said they fought for a “just cause,” which was a fight for states’ rights and the right to secede, said Nelson. The narrative was known as “The Lost Cause,” and the war was labelled “The War of Northern Oppression.”

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Sports FOOTBALL GETS BACK TO WINNING WAYS pg. 16 FERR OR FOUL pg. 19

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Editorial Board

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Editor-in-Chief Cesareo Contreras Associate Editors Bailey Morrison Kayllan Olicio News Editors Jillian Poland Shanleigh Reardon Arts & Features Editor Andrew Willoughby Asst. Arts & Features Editors Tessa Jillson Allison Wharton Cameron Grieves Interim Asst. Arts & Features Editor Zach Colten Sports Editors Jose Carrasquillo Matt Ferris Asst. Sports Editors Liam Gambon Richard Tranfaglia Photos Editors Allie Gath Amanda Martin Design Editors Emily Robinson Shayna Yacyshyn Staff Designer Cass Doherty Staff Writers Brennan Atkins Noah Barnes Stephanie Bennett Aaliyah Colon Christina Fazio Thomas Maye Camille McKenzie Nick Murphy Lizzy Stocks Nadira Wicaksana Staff Photographers Corey McFeeley Madison Rosbach Oscairy Tavarez Staff Illustrator Raysam Donkoh-Halm Advisor Dr. Desmond McCarthy Assistant Advisor Elizabeth Banks Administrative Assistant Gwenyth Swain 100 State Street McCarthy Center Room 410 Framingham, MA 01701-9101 Phone: (508) 626-4605 Fax: (508) 626-4097 gatepost@framingham.edu

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Gregory Zielinski

Department of Physics and Earth Science

By Kayllan Olicio Associate Editor

and what they are talking about is so unique.

What is your educational and professional background?

What is something your students would be surprised to know about you?

I got my bachelor’s from Penn State. I got a master’s from Idaho State and I got my Ph.D. from UMass Amherst. Professionally, after the Ph.D., I was at George Mason at Fairfax, Virginia for three years, but then they got rid of the department. It ended up being the best thing professionally to happen because then I was a research faculty member at UNH, then UMaine. … I worked with ice cores - reconstructing climate while looking at ice cores, among other things. I was one of the leaders in the world in this one area of research - looking at how volcanic eruptions affect climate. I did that for 17 years. It was soft money, so I had to generate my own salary. I was very successful at it, or else you don’t last that long. But I got burnt out. I felt like I needed to take a break. So, I took a couple of years. I actually got a master’s in exercise science, I was a personal trainer for a little while. … I was also the Maine state climatologist when I was up there.

What has been your greatest professional accomplishment and what has been your greatest challenge?

When I did this work, in all honesty I can say I was one of the top two researchers in the world in my specific area - the top one in the United States. Because of the work I did, I was actually featured in documentaries - NOVA, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, History Channel. I have even forgotten how many I was on. I had many findings. I was in the right place at the right time and took advantage of it. And I was able to really make a name for myself and some big discoveries as far as how volcanic eruptions affect climate. … I was always making sure I could keep going and doing. That probably was the biggest challenge, just because of the position I was in. If you are in an academic position in a big research institution, you can get a lot more students to do your work.

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I’ve been able to go to all these - what people would think to be exotic places in the world. I’ve been to Antarctica. I’ve been to the top of the Greenland ice sheet. I’ve done work in the canyon Arctic.

I’ve been in a research field that is very important, and I got to do really important things.

You’ve eaten polar bear. What was that like?

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I’ve legally eaten it. I was doing a project. I was working with the Geological Survey of Canada. We were working on an ice core in the Penny Ice Cap - that’s a national park. So, while we were up there drilling the ice core, a ranger had to come up and make sure we weren’t distorting anything and he brought up an Inuit helper with him whose father had gotten a polar bear the week before. I don’t know if they still can - they used to be able to take one polar bear a year because they use it all. So, while we were up on top of the ice, the Inuit cooked polar bear for us. So, we got to eat polar bear. … A lot of people ask if it tastes like chicken. I felt it tasted like fish. Polar bears eat seals and seals eat fish so, it kind of makes sense. It’s very fatty, which you would expect. It’s kind of a darkish meat. He boiled it for ages. He used up a lot of gas in the camp stove, but I think he boiled it for two-tofour hours, if I remember.

I couldn’t get as many students as I would have liked, because I needed money to pay my own salary. I had a lot of undergrads in my research, but not many graduate students just because of that.

What has been a memorable moment in your career?

One big highlight was being on NOVA. And that was involved with the biggest eruption of the last 500,000 years in the world. It was called Toba. It happened 75,000 years ago. It’s one of those eruptions … that’s the same as Yellowstone. They’re gigantic. It’s like the biggest known type of eruption and it could have led to 200 years of climatic cooling. If something like that happened today, there would be societies that would collapse easily because agriculture would be so impacted.

Do you plan to continue your research in climate change?

What advice would you give to FSU students?

I don’t know. What I would probably continue doing is something I was doing right at the end of when I got out of research. I was looking at personal diaries, annals and newspapers back into the 1700s and 1800s and reconstructing past climate and weather events. It’s really interesting to read this type of stuff, and I’ve had students involved in it. You are reading something from someone who lived in the early 1800s and their language

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Shoot for the stars. … Work hard and be persistent. Something will come about if you can’t make it yourself. I mean, if you have this goal and keep plugging at it, sometimes things will fall on your lap that you didn’t expect.

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Budget Continued from pg. 1 elected officials that higher education is important and needs more funding.”

STUDENT INVESTMENTS

Student Trustee Karl Bryan said the 5 percent increase is a “necessary evil. Each year, costs increase due to many different factors that are out of the hands of the school’s administration. Coupling this with the fact that … the state government does not fund higher education at the rates that are necessary to keep student fees down, we were stuck between a rock and a hard place.”

He added, “It stinks that just to keep things at the level they are, in terms of services to students and upkeep of the campus, we need to rely on increasing student fees, but as long as the state continues to not fulfill their obligations, this is the situation we will continue to find ourselves in.”

Hamel said in order to prevent student fees from increasing any further due to the rising costs, the University cut costs elsewhere and accepted the budget deficit projected for the fiscal year of 2017-18.

According to Hamel, the University anticipated a $400,000 deficit - the same as the deficit from 201617. He said the University has partially grown out of the deficit because of expenditure cuts and successful stock market investments.

The deficit is currently projected at $180,000.

President F. Javier Cevallos said, “Every time we have to raise student fees, you pay for it and it always becomes an issue. We do believe in investing in financial aid, so we have put money in financial aid to help students help defer costs of education.

“We try to be as responsible as we can with our fees,” he added.

Hamel said student fees go toward “general operations,” including faculty and staff salaries, supplies, equipment, debt payments and building maintenance.

Cevallos said FSU is not the only university facing an increase in student fees, as the cost of attending college in Massachusetts is rising.

According to the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education website, Framingham State is the fourth most affordable school of the seven state universities.

The cost of tuition and fees at Massachusetts Maritime Academy is $8,398, at Worcester State it is $9,532 and at Westfield State it is $9,716.

At $12,700, Massachusetts College of Art and Design is the most expensive.

Hamel said the University saw an increase in funding for financial aid from $39 million last year to $42 million this year. This is federally funded each year.

The Alumni Association will con-

Cass Doherty / THE GATEPOST The graph above depicts yearly student fees from 2009-2018. This data was provided by the Department of Higher Education.

tribute $495,000 in financial aid support to students for FY 2017-18, Hamel said.

Eric Gustafson, executive director of Alumni Relations, said in addition to this contribution, the Alumni Association will award its annual Leadership Scholarship Fund to two students.

The Alumni Association completed a six-year fundraising campaign on June 30 and raised $13 million dollars. The goal for FY 2017-18 is to raise $2 million.

CAPITAL PROJECTS

According to Hamel, the University is working with an $118 million operating budget for FY 2017-18. This is a 2.5 percent increase from the $113 million last year. This increase is a response to “inflationary costs,” which include changes in costs for personnel, contractors and utilities.

The capital funding budget for 2017-18 is $7.4 million and covers any major projects the University completes during FY 2017-18.

This year, part of the budget was allocated to maintenance of the May Hall air conditioning system, renovations in the library, replacing a water chiller in Hemenway Labs and purchasing a small boiler for the power plant to be utilized during the off-seasons, said Hamel.

Last year, the capital funding budget was $28 million. This decrease is due to the completion of the Hemenway Labs renovations.

Hamel said the renovations began in 2011 and cost $84 million. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts allocated $56 million for the project.

The legislature passed an appropriation in 2008 before construction began that allowed for an additional $8.4 million to be allocated for the project from the state.

FINANCIAL STABILITY

Framingham State and other Massachusetts state universities are reviewed to determine their individual financial health. Ratios such as total debt burden, unrestricted and expendable net assets and viability are weighed and then compiled to determine the financial security of the institution.

The ratio is called a “Composite Financial Index Score.” It essentially measures how financially stable an institution is based on its current debt, assets and how much money the university has saved.

Hamel said the primary reserve ratio is a collection of “unrestricted and expendable net assets.” This assesses the viability and longevity of the University if FSU suddenly lost all of its revenue.

The Board of Higher Education (BHE) has set a target of 25 percent which represents coverage of all operating costs for three months. FSU is at 45 percent, which would cover almost six months without any additional funding.

Framingham State has a debt burden ratio of 4.5 percent, which is less than the 5 percent cap set by the BHE. Hamel said, “Debt burden is defined as how much of the annual budget is going to debt payments.

A larger ratio would limit ability to spend on other budget items.”

Additionally, Hamel said there is a ratio that determines the overall financial stability called the “viability ratio.” This “theoretical ratio” determines how much “coverage” the University has if it had to use all unrestricted assets to pay off its current debts.

The University’s viability ratio is at 1.1, which means there are 10 percent more funds available than debt balances. This would mean if the University liquidated all its unrestricted assets, the debt would be

fully covered.

Hamel said, “This ratio just provides a sense of the extent of debt leverage and whether it is increasing or decreasing over time.”

Once these numbers are weighed against one another, the individual ratios are compiled to determine the Composite Financial Index Score.

According to Hamel, at 4.5, FSU has the highest Composite Financial Index Score of the state universities.

The threshold to be considered in “good financial health” is 3.0. He said this means the University is “secure,” but doesn’t mean the University has additional money to spend.

STRAGETIC PLAN

Cevallos said the University launched a new five-year Strategic Plan. Part of the Strategic Plan is funding projects to benefit students.

According to Hamel, the University has allocated $150,000 from the fund toward a program called “World of Work.” This project will be funded

by College Operations - which is primarily student fees.

Cevallos said the “World of Work” program, which will be developed into a certificate program, will help students develop workplace skills to make them “highly employable. …

We hope to work with businesses in the area to hire our students.”

He said, “The goal is to be as effective and efficient as we can be … with limited resources.”

Cevallos added, “We want to ensure the success of our students in the workforce.”

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SGA unites to support BSU

By Tessa Jillson Editorial Staff SGA discussed the bias incident and the expansion of dining options during the open forum at its meeting on Oct. 24 in North Hall Commons.

Ralph Eddy, director of dining services, announced new dining hall renovations and programs the University is implementing within the next year.

Eddy said Sodexo is adding a platform called “You Cook,” which will be a self-service, chef-attended station where students can prepare their own meals. He added the University has collaborated with alumnus Bryan Roof, food writer and senior editor at “America’s Test Kitchen,” to create cooking classes and design cooking demonstrations.

“It’s really designed to be an interactive option for all of you to utilize if you want to learn how to cook, prepare your own meal or even just do a little hybrid of both,” Eddy said.

A sushi station may be installed in the Snack Bar, he added.

“We’ve just entered into an agreement with a design firm that’s going to be working on renovations for the Dining Commons that will most likely take place

next summer. Part of that will also include a Dunkin’ Donuts,” he said.

The University is in the process of generating a survey for students to suggest a location around campus best suited for a Dunkin’ Donuts.

SGA canceled the finance committee meeting last Monday to allow students to attend the university meeting held in Dwight Hall in response to the hate crimes on campus last week. SGA also cancelled senate last Tuesday to permit senators and club officers to attend the BSU open forum.

SGA reached out to support BSU and met with its eBoard and Millie González, interim chief officer of diversity and inclusion and community engagement, to discuss a plan of action.

SGA Vice President Jack Capello said he spoke with BSU members following their meeting to make sure their goals were attainable.

Senator Kirsten Hoey said she thinks it’s especially important to connect with administrators and “make sure things are actually implemented and not just swept under the rug.”

Senator Ayanna Ferguson said the media is focusing on the incident “but not the things we’re doing to fix it,” giving the University a bad reputation.

Senator Jamal Kirk said, “You

can’t fight hate with hate. You can’t put hate on the front page.

You’ve got to combat it in other ways. You’ve got to take the opposite of hate and inspire that and grow that. ... That puts hate in a corner. There’s nothing you can expect this school to do to change the careless action of somebody writing the n-word and swastika.

You can’t change that. … What you can do is take the energy and put it into a movement to support empathy and understanding.”

“You can’t fight hate with hate.”

- Jamal Kirk, SGA senator Sarah Horowitz, student activities treasurer, motioned to allocate $15,000 from SGA’s general budget to the diversity account in order to fund diversity initiatives proposed by student clubs. The motion passed unanimously.

Psychology Club requested $11,240 for 2,000 T-shirts promot-

ing its “No Room for Hate” campaign and event, hoping to unite the campus community.

Natasha Williams, Psychology Club member, said, “If somebody is wearing the shirt, it’s somebody you can come and talk to. You might not know them. You might just see them in the hall, but they’re wearing the shirt. They’re promoting Framingham State values. They’re with you. They are your community. They stand with you, and they don’t want anything like this to happen again on campus.”

Capello said it’s a good way “to see that Framingham stands for no hate,” but suggested the club should only order 1,000 shirts due to limited storage and come back if need be.

SGA allocated $5,620 from its diversity account to Psychology club.

Student Trustee Karl Bryan said, “It’s not just about unity. It’s not just about spreading a message on campus. It’s about making people feel safe. There’s a lot of people on this campus that don’t feel safe currently due to the hate crimes, and seeing lots of people wearing this shirt can give them a sense of safety.”

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Dean of Students candidates visit campus:

Rich DeCapua

By Nadira Wicaksana Staff Writer

Rich DeCapua, candidate for the dean of students position, presented at two open forums on Oct. 18th in the Alumni Room.

Rich DeCapua has been the associate dean of students at Boston College since 2013. DeCapua was the associate dean of students at Suffolk University from 2008 -2013.

A forum for student questions was held at 9:30 a.m.

All FSU community members were invited to attend the afternoon open forum, held during the universal free period, by Lorretta Holloway, vice president for enrollment and student development. The open forum was mostly attended by faculty and staff.

At both forums, DeCapua introduced himself as a first-generation college student raised by a single mother. When he was an

undergraduate student at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, his mother, who motivated him to pursue higher education, died.

DeCapua received support from his university, especially from residence life, during this time. This began his interest in student affairs, leading to a career spanning from residence life to serving as the associate dean of students at various universities.

After introducing himself, DeCapua welcomed questions from the audiences.

Students brought up the recent hate crimes that took place on campus and asked DeCapua how he would respond to such issues if he were dean of students.

DeCapua said, “So you start talking about levels of incivility at the base level. Before we get to the hate crime level, a lot of the bias exists in microaggressions. That’s where we tend to live on a college

Kristin Kushmider

By Jillian Poland News Editor

By Christina Fazio Staff Writer A candidate for the Dean of Students position answered questions from the FSU community in two open forums held on Oct. 23 in the Alumni Room.

The candidate, Kristin Kushmider, is the current dean of students at the University of Colorado Denver.

Prior to being Dean of Students, Kushmider was an intervention coordinator at the University of Colorado Boulder, a student behavior case manager at both the Boulder and Denver campuses and the director of the Office of Case Management and Campus Assessment, Response and Evaluation (CARE) team at UC Denver.

Kushmider said she did not follow the “traditional” student affairs career path. Instead of beginning her career as a resident assistant or a hall director, she took an interest in helping people

in crisis.

“I was working as a victims’ advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence when I graduated with my undergraduate degree,” she said.

Kushmider began working as a graduate assistant in the Dean of Students office while getting her Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision at the University of Northern Colorado in Greely. “I absolutely fell in love. There was no turning back,” she said. “So that’s how I landed in higher ed.”

While working as the director of the Office of Case Management and CARE team at UC Denver in 2013, Kushmider was asked if she would be willing to take on the dean of students role “no questions asked,” she said.

Kushmider was interim dean from 2014 to 2015 and has been the acting dean since 2015.

A forum intended solely for students was held at 9:30 a.m. Six students attended and sat in a circle with Kushmider to ask questions and to hear her explain her qualifications.

campus. If you don’t have the programming for incoming first-year students, in terms of what this looks like, if you don’t have core curriculum in your classes that talks about these things, if you don’t have mandated programming that happens in res life, then how are we going to face this?”

The issue also came up during the afternoon forum with questions regarding inclusion and diversity.

DeCapua asked for faculty to put into perspective the mindset of FSU students who might feel unsafe due to bias incidents. “Do students who are from marginalized, vulnerable populations ... feel that the institution has their back?”

David Baldwin, interim dean of students, asked what DeCapua hoped to achieve in the first 100 days in the position if he were hired.

DeCapua said he would perform

a “careful assessment” and closely listen to others to determine shortor long-term goals for the University.

“The only way to do that is to listen and communicate about what is heard, and try to understand the culture as much as you possibly can,” DeCapua said.

He stressed the importance of building rapport with students and being someone they can trust, instead of a nameless, faceless person in the administration.

“Large or small, public or private - it doesn’t matter. ... If you don’t take the time to look at the culture or understand it, you’re never going to be believable to the people ... you work with,” DeCapua added.

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Students shared their concerns really taking an active role,” she about the hate crimes on campus. said.

A forum open to the entire camWhen asked what her experience was dealing with bias incidents, pus community was held at 1:30 Kushmider said since she does not p.m. Approximately 30 people work on a residential campus, she came to ask questions and hear hasn’t had experience handling a Kushmider speak.

Kushmider told attendees she similar incident.

“For us, it’s been more about was the ideal candidate because responding to things that are hap- she has the ability to find great pening nationally,” she continued. ideas that allow her to approach As part of this response, UC Den- the job from a new perspective.

“I’m not the best at coming up ver worked to create a community response team of faculty and stu- with my own ideas, but I’m good at dents trained in facilitating com- taking others’ great ideas and immunity dialogues at open forums plementing them,” she added.

Kushmider said she sees this and public discussions.

“I don’t have a specific answer position as a great opportunity to on how to move forward other expand on skills she already has than some of the things that you and hopes to get involved with all have talked about that your students early on. “I’m here today campus community is doing. because I’m really looking to add Moving forward with a campaign to and diversify my experience.” or taking an activist approach to make sure people understand that there is an expected behavior of civility among students on cam- CONNECT WITH JILLIAN POLAND pus and that certain behaviors are jpoland@student.framingham.edu not to be tolerated, or to facilitate dialogue around what may have CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA FAZIO prompted that, are helpful. … So, cfazio@student.framingham.edu

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Homecoming Continued from pg. 1 Each team gave a brief speech to the crowd. Some teams gave a summary of their season so far and other teams encouraged the crowd to attend their games.

Ciarra Bulgar, a sophomore, said she appreciated the positive focus of football player Campbell Marchant’s speech. “I liked how he said we had a rough weekend” due to the hate crimes “and it’s supposed to be homecoming and he said he wanted us to stay positive and kick butt!”

Emmanuella Konadu, a freshman, said, “I was shocked by how short it was. In high school, I remember the pep rallies being much longer.”

Later Friday night, the Moonlight Breakfast was held in the dining hall from 10 p.m. until midnight.

Breakfast food was served and student DJs from the school’s radio station, WDJM, played music in the dining hall.

During the dinner, Jackson Stevens, a senior, spoke about the hate FSU cheerleaders performed at the football game against Westfield State. crimes that recently happened on vided information about the hate Networking Committee. This comcampus. Other students accompa- crimes and explained the actions the mittee is working on programs that nied him to stand in solidarity near University is taking to address them. will help prepare students for their the DJ table.

He said, “We decided to have an careers after graduation.

In an interview, Stevens said, open forum for the community and She said, “We talked about getting “What’s happening on campus is the idea was to listen to what the a group of experts of alumni from all disgusting. This has been happening students had to say, and so we did. different areas. They could have difevery year I’ve been at Framingham And then, we have had a few oth- ferent office hours where students and it’s getting worse. … All students er meetings with different student could come and ask questions. They need to speak up and say this is a groups. could also give them some skills on problem, because if the same stu“So, the next steps that we are how to interview and how to dress dents always speak up, they will get taking is that we are in the process for an interview.” tired of the energy being spent with of engaging with a consultant who Board members Dennis Alves and nothing happening. Forums are good will come from outside to really work Kathleen Shepherd presented about and all, but don’t get any results.” with everyone so we can do some the Association’s emergency fund Stevens said everyone must not sensitivity training.” for students experiencing financial forget the horrible crimes that hapHe added, “We continue to stress distress. pened and to continue to fight to end the fact that racism is the result of Juan Rodriguez, vice president of hate, especially on campus. ignorance more than anything else, the board, said, “This fund was genOlivia Mangue, a junior, said, “I and hatred has no place in our com- erated from the board because we like that Jackson got up and spoke. munity.” saw a need to extend the support for I appreciate allies that are willing He also said he would continue to students beyond what the University to take a stand for people of color keep the alumni updated on the inci- already has in place.” without silencing us and our views dents and any actions the University Susanne Conley, board member as well.” takes going forward. and alumna, spoke about fundraisers On Saturday morning, the Alumni Jeff Ritter, president of the Alum- organized by members of the board.

Association Board of Directors’ an- ni Association Board of Directors, “An example of that was the sellnual meeting was held in the Alumni gave an overall report on the plans ing of the history books at the June Room of the McCarthy Center. the Alumni Association has for the reunion. … We raised $600 in two Gustafson described the board as future. hours,” she said. “the leadership body for alumni.”

The leaders of the Alumni AssociThe books detailed the history of The meeting was open to the pub- ation committees gave their reports Framingham State. lic so the board members could share and discussed plans for the year.

Gustafson added another fundtheir plans for the upcoming year.

The board also discussed different raiser hosted during Homecoming The recent hate crimes that oc- fundraisers the Alumni Association weekend was the selling of comcurred on campus were also dis- has sponsored. memorative bricks, which will be cussed at the meeting.

Board member Kelly Sardella placed in front of the library.

President F. Javier Cevallos pro- spoke about the Association’s Career He said, “With it being Homecoming, we thought it was the right audience to sell the bricks.”

Andrew Sciaba, an alumnus from the class of 2009, was recruited to join the board.

Rodriguez said, “He’s been involved in various alumni activities, including the golf tournament and some fundraising for the University.”

Members unanimously voted to approve his nomination.

After the vote, Sciaba said, “I real-

“I appreciate allies that are willing to take a stand for people of color without silencing us.”

- Olivia Mangue, junior

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ly love this place. It is really a place you can be proud of.”

Gustafson said, “Homecoming is such a long-standing tradition at Framingham State. Alumni know about it. They love Homecoming.”

Joseph Casey, an alumnus, said, “Homecoming is special. … Just being with all of my friends is what really makes it feel like home.”

The last events of Homecoming weekend were the three home games on Saturday.

Field Hockey played Western Connecticut State at 4 p.m. and lost by a score of 4-2. Men’s Soccer played Worcester State University at 7 p.m. and lost 3-0. Football played Westfield State University at 12 p.m. at Bowditch Field. The final score was 29-14, Framingham State.

Thomas Kelley, athletic director and head football coach, said the crowds and fan base are much larger on Homecoming weekend.

Bianca Reyas, a junior, said, “There were definitely more people this year than when I went to the game my freshman year.”

Nasir Thomas, a wide receiver for the football team, said, “Homecoming is always a big game regardless of who we’re playing. The crowd is always full and pumps the players up.”

Bob Julio, an alumnus, said, “It’s great to come back and see all my friends and watch a good football game.”

Deron Hines, a defensive lineman for the football team, said, “Homecoming makes us athletes play harder. It really shows the extensiveness of our little community - how even through what seemed to be the worst of times for this campus, people can come together and show support for the teams.”

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Review campus security protocols A few weeks ago, The Gatepost ran editorial concerning the Las Vegas shooting. We called on state legislatures to enforce stricter gun control laws to prevent future massacres.

This week, keeping FSU in mind, we at The Gatepost believe it’s important students, staff and faculty understand the proper procedures to follow should an active shooter be on campus.

When confronted by an indvidual with a firearm, understandably, people often don’t know how to react and don’t understand the safest and most logical method of leaving that situation unharmed.

On the FSU website, under “Emergency Protocols,” there are several PDF documents that contain recommendations on how to respond to emergency situations such as an active shooter, bomb threat or natural disaster.

Did you know that? Probably not.

Given the University does not publicize this information nearly as much as it should, The Gatepost wants to take this time to share a few of the recommendations listed and suggest ways the University should inform the community about safety procedures.

The first, and most obvious suggestion is to leave the building where the shooter is located and call FSUPD. If leaving the building is not possible, FSUPD suggests going to the nearest room, closing and locking the doors and blocking all windows.

Should the situation arise that one comes faceto-face with the gunman, FSUPD suggests remaining calm and listening without judgement to the “person in crisis.”

While residents are told much of this information, as resident assistants are encouraged to inform them about “shelter in place” and lockdown procedures, commuters aren’t given much guidance.

Little information in regards to emergency protocol is provided in the 204-page Ram Student Handbook.

We suggest the University require first-year Foundations classes to have a unit that discusses proper safety protocols in cases of emergency.

Additionally, we believe the University should regularly schedule “shelter in place” and lockdown drills at least twice a year.

Before incoming first-year students can attend the University, they are required to take online informational sessions regarding the dangers of excessive drinking and sexual assault. We suggest the University require students complete a similar program to inform them of what to do during an emergency situation, should one arise.

The University Police department already regularly offers an Active Shooting training course.

Created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this 45-minute online course details the best practices one should utilize when confronted by an active shooter and the aftermath. Why not make this a required course for all incoming students?

While we at The Gatepost hope students, faculty and staff are never put in a situation in which this information needs to be put into practice, it’s essential everyone is prepared.

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[Editor’s note: UP UP & Abroad is a bi-weekly travel comic series in which Design Editor Shayna Yacyshyn shares her adventures while studying abroad in Italy. Check back in two weeks for the next installment.]

Campus Conversations Do you know what to do in the event of a campus-wide emergency - such as an active shooter?

By Lizzy Stocks and Madison Rosbach

“No. You think you know what to do, but when I started thinking how I’d react, I wouldn’t know what to do.”

“No. I’d probably panic and freak “Yes. We stay in our dorms and lock out.” our doors.”

-Breanna Tack, freshman -Chris Carter, freshman

-Destinie Montano, freshman

“No. I’d try to hide and stay away “Yes. I did A.L.I.C.E. training. from windows.”

Alert, lock down, inform, counter, evacuate.”

-Kerry Flaherty, sophomore -Jacob Benson, junior

“Yes. You lock your doors and hide.”

-Dom Acosta, freshman

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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Caught in the “swamplight”

By Lizzy Stocks Staff Writer Unfortunately for President Trump, the public is catching on to his administration’s egregious agenda as the press consistently sheds light on the lies and liars that inhabit his swamp.

In this week’s swamp-light is none other than John F. Kelly, White House Chief of Staff, former Marine general and Gold Star father.

On Oct. 4, four American soldiers were killed in an ambush in Niger. About a week later, Trump sent his condolences to the families of the fallen servicemen through phone calls.

What the president did not know, was that U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson, Democrat from Florida, and good friend of fallen Sgt. La David Johnson’s family, overheard Trump’s apathetic phone call as he told a Gold Star widow her husband “knew what he signed up for … but when it happens, it hurts anyways.”

Wilson took to social media and news outlets to expose Trump’s lack of compassion for Gold Star families, highlighting his hypocrisy as he continuously condemns the NFL and those who do not stand during the national anthem - alleged attempts to disrespect the military.

And let’s not forget the disrespect Trump displayed last year when he berated the Khans, parents of a slain Muslim soldier, for denouncing his campaign at the Democratic National

Convention.

“What does John Kelly have to do with all of this?” you may ask.

Well, Kelly chastised Wilson last Thursday during a White House Press Conference in Trump’s defense regarding her comments pertaining to the president’s lack of compassion during his phone call with Myeshia Johnson.

During the conference, Kelly lied about a speech Wilson gave two years ago at the opening of an FBI building named after two agents slain during the line of duty. Kelly claims that he and others were “stunned” as Wilson disregarded the fallen agents and boasted about her contributions in receiving “funding for that building.”

Days after the conference, tapes from the event revealed that Wilson in fact did not make any comments regarding her contributions to funds, and she even applauded the fallen agents as well as the men and women of law enforcement.

In attempts to discredit Congresswoman Wilson and defend President Trump, Kelly willingly lied during a White House Press Conference.

Once again, Americans watch in awe as Trump’s staff smear their names and credibility all for the sake of protecting the president’s false reality.

For many, Kelly was a respectable man - the voice of reason in an administration plagued

by alternative facts. Now he’s just another liar, complacent with pushing “fake news.”

“Fake news” and “alternative facts” - infamous phrases coined by the Trump administration to downplay significant occurrences covered by the press in attempts to distract and confuse the public by offering false information, blurring reality.

It’s time to really drain the swamp, America.

Don’t be fooled by the administration actually responsible for spreading “fake news.”

CREATIVE COMMONS

Letter to the editor The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center joins those who condemn the recent, racially motivated hate crimes that have occurred on campus. We support an inclusive campus community where everyone is respected and safe. The Counseling, Health and Wellness Center has been a place where all students are welcome and we are proud of our commitment to diversity and serving a wide-range of student mental and physical health needs. We strive to continue to offer accessible, supportive services in a safe, welcoming environment. If you, or someone you know has been affected by hate crime, we are here to provide support and assistance. The Health Center is located on the first floor of the Counseling, Health and Wellness Center in Foster Hall and can be reached at (508)-626-4900. The Counseling Center is located on the second floor of Foster Hall. You can reach us by phone at (508)-626-4640. We also welcome the opportunity to talk with your student group/ organization about our services and any health related issue.

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ARTS & FEATURES Lissa Bollettino presents The Pawgress Report: research in Lyceum Lecture The floppy-eared Flash

By Nick Murphy Staff Writer Introducing Flash, political science professor David Smailes’ beloved basset hound.

Smailes and his girlfriend Maureen adopted the floppy pup from a rescue shelter in Tennessee. Before long, Flash and the other rescue dogs were transported to Rhode Island, where they would meet up with their new families.

It was time for Flash to find her forever home.

Given her stocky and stout characteristics, both Maureen and Smailes agreed that Flash would be the perfect name for the low-riding hound.

Despite being nervous during the car ride home, Flash was eager to be part of the family. “The very first night we brought her home, she jumped up on the bed and it scared Maureen to death,” Smailes said.

“She just loves to be with people,” he added.

Before long, Flash began a morning ritual of barking at the neighbor’s dog, Sparky. “If we even said the name Sparky, Flash would perk up and run to the window to bark,” said Smailes.

Over the years, Flash accrued her fair share of admirers with her endearing “perpetually sad” expression and her placid demeanor. “She’s just so approachable, and a face like that isn’t very threatening, so people of all ages are comfortable with her,” Smailes said.

“She’s the goofiest dog and she fetches so many compliments. … If there is such a thing as reincarnation, I hope I come back as Flash,” he added with a laugh.

While her fanbase is ever-growing, Flash’s number one fan is Maureen’s youngest grandchild Sidney.

“Of the four grandchildren, only Sidney was really interested in Flash. In fact she fell in love with her, and so did Flash,” said Smailes. “You could really see how they connected right away,” he added.

Sidney shows her appreciation for the droopy-faced Flash by drawing her pictures and giving her plenty of belly rubs.

When she’s not indulging in a barrage of belly rubs from her best friend, Flash loves to chow down on some of her favorite snacks, either pizza crusts or peanut butter.

“She’s actually a pretty picky eater, but she does have a few favorite snacks,” Smailes said.

While she may be a selective eater now, at one time Flash had no qualms about scarfing down an entire tray of cupcakes, leading to a jittery three-day sugar rush.

Flash has since settled into old age and while most of her mischievous days are behind her, she is still full of life and love. Her glaucoma has left her blind in both eyes, but she still manages to navigate her home with ease.

“We were nervous at first, but she relies so much on her hearing and sense of smell that she copes with her blindness incredibly well,” Smailes said.

“Dogs are like that - they adapt” he added.

No matter what comes her way, Flash doesn’t let anything slow her down.

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By Tessa Jillson Asst. Arts & Features Editor History is always changing. It is change, through the emergence of new perspectives and sources, that constructs “the creation of our world,” said Lissa Bollettino, associate history professor.

Bollettino discussed her research on “the meaning of the Seven Years' War for enslaved and free blacks in the British-Atlantic world” during the Lyceum Lecture on Oct. 23 in the Forum.

She focused on Jamaica and a petition written by Samuel Stuard, a slave owned by the British crown.

Junior Mike Brule said, “History is so important, especially for today’s society. It’s more important now, with the recent events Cass Doherty / THE GATEPOST on this campus, that we study the history of Professor Lissa Bollettino discussed slavery in Jamaica. people of color more in-depth.”

According to Bollettino, by the end of the The structure and forms of petitions back Seven Years' War in 1765, “Jamaica was expe- in the 18th century were particular, Bolletriencing a period of remarkable growth.” The tino said. Usually a lawyer, trade employer enslaved black population “exploded” with a or petition writer wrote petitions. They rerecord of 192,787 slaves in 1774 - for every quired a statement of contributions to the white person, there were eighteen black peo- empire, a statement of grievances, a stateple. ment for demand of rights and privileges and Jamaica was seen as “the jewel of the Brit- another statement expressing loyalty to the ish Empire,” she said. monarch.

The Seven Years' War was a global imperial Regarding Stuard’s petition, Bollettino conflict, influencing other underrepresented said, “It follows the form, but not as beautigroups to take up arms around the world, fully as others. … It doesn’t have all of those said Bollettino. literary conventions,” alluding to the fact he “Enslaved blacks took advantage of the may have written the petition himself or had context of the imperial war to revolt. They help from a naval officer. did this in a widescale slave rebellion,” she Stuard’s voice is prevalent in the petition said. whether or not he wrote it. Specific phrasCrown slaves and slaves owned by masters es such as, “like another man” indicate that had two completely different experiences. Stuard “considered himself their equal” and Bollettino said British crown slaves in Jamai- was deserving of liberty, said Bollettino. ca, like Stuard, traditionally were put to work “Stuard is just one voice. He’s just one cleaning and re-fitting ships at navy court- man,” but he demanded rights. He demanded yards, while non-crown slaves worked on recognition. He demanded “to be seen as a sugar plantations. Since crown slaves were subject of the king,” said Bollettino. “set on higher footing,” they had better opStuard “sees himself as a supporter and portunities in life. extender of the empire,” and therefore thinks During his time working under white na- his “reciprocal relationship to be a vassal” val officers, Stuard was baptized and became since he “extends the interest of the king” as literate, she said. a British subject, she said.

Even though crown slaves were better ac“I think it’s important to tell Stuard’s story commodated, that doesn’t mean they were as an act of recovery. To really tell this one treated as any other white laborer. In a pe- man's story because of his struggle,” said tition written by Stuard, he informed the Bollettino. “... It also helps us see how the crown he was injured and requested freedom. actions of one particular man, … have reperThe navy board accepted his request “to give cussions beyond his individual life and I feel the man his liberty,” but did so without sup- like he shifted the terms of what was possiporting Stuard with compensation, said Bol- ble. In terms of how race would be defined, lettino. what path slavery would take, and the end of “He is claiming on behalf of his service to slavery as an institution. I think this is the the empire to be a subject of that empire. He value of history.” uses those words, he claims himself to be a ‘Vassal of his Majesty's,’ someone who has served nobly and loyally and deserves recompense for that service. It's really significant that an enslaved black man would claim CONNECT WITH TESS JILLSON this and found to be deserving of recognition tjillson@student.framingham.edu for that service,” she said.

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Andrew Willoughby Arts & Features Editor Here we are - 2017 has flown by and Halloween is right around the corner. You all know what that means, The Gatepost staff is back with another six horrific films for you to watch this season! This time, we’ve selected some of our favorites

Lizzy Stocks Staff Writer “Gerald’s Game,” directed by Mike Flanagan is the latest Netflix original horror must-see based on a 1992 Stephen King novel of the same name.

The film follows a simple plot,

as a husband and wife take a trip to their remote lake house in attempt to repair their marriage by spicing up their sex life.

However, things go wrong when Gerald (Bruce Greenwood) suffers a heart attack, leaving Jessie (Carla Gugino) handcuffed to the bedposts, struggling to break her constraints and save hers and her husband’s bodies from the jaws of a hungry, stray dog and other creatures lurking in the moonlight.

Flanagan takes this simple plot to the next step by inducing psychological thrills and chills through the use of Jessie’s eerie hallucinations and

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Noah Barnes Staff Writer Not a movie for everyone admittedly, but if you're a fan of more artsy cinema - this movie is hard to keep away from.

"It Comes at Night" stars Joel Edgerton, Carmen Ejogo and Kelvin Harrison Jr., as a family liv-

Who could have guessed that Jordan Peele’s directorial debut would be such a home run?

While viewers may be surprised to find out that “Get Out” is Peele’s first thriller film - as it is a master class in suspense and pacing - what’s more noteworthy is the film’s nuanced plot and apt social commentary on our na-

ing in a mysterious apocalypse.

Another family arrives at their doorstep, seeking refuge. The two families reluctantly live together, simply to survive.

The viewer knows what they need to know to progress through the story and nothing more. The audience can relate to the characters, as they all don't fully know what's going on. Fear of the unknown is definitely how one would describe this movie.

Where "It Comes at Night" shines is in its lighting, setting and cinematography. Many scenes in the film are in the dark, and

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from the last few years. With films ranging from terrifying documentaries to gross-out gore-fests, we’ve got all you need to host your own Halloween movie night. So grab some more friends and some corn, be it popped or candy, and get ready for a scare. Happy Halloween!

nightmares, as she suffers from dehydration.

Gugino and Greenwood deliver disturbingly amazing performances, as the two act as hallucinations of their respective characters when Jessie becomes delusional, seeing versions of herself and Gerald.

This spine-chilling thriller offers a satisfying plot twist inducing a horror buff’s long-lost fear of the dark.

Although this King adaptation didn’t hit the big screens with jump scares - it shackles viewers to their seats as they question nightmare from reality.

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tion’s racial climate.

Sure, Peele has written scripts in the past - films such as “Keanu” and his hit T.V. show “Key and Peele” come to mind - but never before has he taken such a serious approach in his storytelling.

Pinned as “social thriller” by Peele, “Get Out” tells the story of Chris Washington and Rose Armitage, two lovers who have to face the potential social stigma associated with being in an interracial relationship - Washington is black and Armitage white.

That being said, “Get Out’s” commentary on racial identity delves

deeper than its premise lets on - naysayers who think they know what this film is all about should think twice before they pass on it.

At their best, action thriller flicks dole out surprise after surprise and always, as much as it is a cliché to say, keep viewers at the edge of their seat. Throughout its hour and 45-minute runtime, “Get Out” never seems predictable and offers a consistent high level of tension that only dies down once the ending credits hit.

there's always a lantern or light present, and when a light shines, it's truly a sight to behold. The imagery in every shot is stunning, despite being cryptic and creepy.

Every scene takes place either in an open forest or a small room, and the viewer can really feel the spacing in every shot.

This film will leave audiences wondering, and if you're into movies that leave a lot to be interpreted, this is the horror movie for you.

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Brennan Atkins Staff Writer “Train to Busan” is a South Korean film directed by Yeon Sangho about the beginning of a zombie outbreak.

The story focuses on a divorced businessman who can never seem

to find time with his child. The child's birthday comes up and she wants to see her mother up in Busan. They take a train and some of the passengers suddenly learn there's something deadly going on.

While it seems like everything has been done within the zombie subgenre, you will find that this film is not like any other. The zombies themselves are absolutely horrifying. They seem to find a way to gather up in dozens within a blink of an eye. This combined with the fact that they are in a small space can make the viewer

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feel trapped as if there is no escape.

I can say with ease that my favorite actor in this movie was the daughter of the protagonist, portrayed by Kim Soo-Ahn. She was extremely good at recreating the fear of a child and this element makes the audience feel the same as the characters. They just want to see it end and make it to safety.

This foreign film is not for people who don’t enjoy subtitles or people who are not fans of gore.

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Thomas Maye Staff Writer Rodney Ascher’s 2015 film “The Nightmare” amalgamates documentary and horror to capture the real terror faced by victims of sleep paralysis.

Sleep paralysis is a condition that causes people to suddenly awake in

the middle of the night, completely unable to move. Sleep paralysis can give sufferers severe anxiety, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing and even hallucinations.

“The Nightmare” does not delve deeply into scientific explanations of the condition. Rather, the documentary features intimate interviews of people personally describing the nightmare they experienced and how it impacts their lives.

Through surprisingly convincing special effects, the film then recreates some of their hallucinations.

From bizarre, shimmering, alienlike creatures, to menacing “shadow

Andrew Willoughby Arts & Features Editor Kuso is the most disgusting film I have ever seen.

It’s full of every bodily function and fluid there is, horrifying imagery and a few lighthearted moments to break up the nastiness.

It’s perfect for the Halloween season.

men,” the creatures envisioned are even more frightening than many established, big-budget horror villains.

The film also analyzes the pervasiveness of sleep paralysis in cultures around the world, from mythological references, to influences on iconic horror movies like “The Nightmare on Elm Street.”

Beyond capturing the terrors of sleep paralysis, “The Nightmare” tests the limitations of horror, exploring what is possible through a genre many view as tired and trope-riddled. It is a visceral, jarring experience, giving viewers a glimpse at a horror stranger than fiction.

The film was co-written and directed by Steven Ellison, better known by his stage name “Flying Lotus.” David Firth, the creator of “Salad Fingers” also had a hand in writing the script.

The film is broken up into four vignettes - “Royal,” “Mr. Quiggle,” “Smear” and “Sock” - each more disgusting than the last.

Intercut between these sections are a series of short animations done by Firth, and they’re all somehow gorgeous and revolting at the same time.

The film sometimes takes breaks from the grossness with

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some Tim and Eric/Eric Andre-style humor, no surprise since both Tim Heidecker and Hannibal Buress both play supporting roles in “Mr. Quiggle.”

One of the best aspects of Kuso is Ellison’s use of practical effects and makeup. All of the human characters are horrifically mutated and covered in scars and sores.

The practical effects truly shine in scenes with Mr. Quiggle, a giant grasshopper-esque creature that claims he can cure fear.

Kuso is a must-watch for anyone willing to be grossed out this Halloween season.

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The indomitable Sam Klobucher makes his way at FSU

By Cesareo Contreras Editor-in-Chief

In 1999, when he was 4 years old, junior Sam Klobucher became gravely ill.

What started as a high fever from a virus quickly became more serious when two weeks after getting sick, Sam collapsed.

Confused and worried, Sam’s family took him to the hospital in search of a diagnosis and a treatment plan.

What followed was a six-month ordeal in which Sam and his family went from hospital to hospital in search of answers and finding none.

Even after numerous medical tests, a diagnosis eluded doctors and Sam’s condition worsened. He began sweating profusely and had uncontrollable spasms.

“He couldn’t sit up. He couldn’t use any part of himself,” said Sam’s mother, Diane. “He was just in a terrible, terrible state, but there was nothing we could do.”

Doctors treated most of Sam’s symptoms with extensive physical, occupational and speech therapies.

And while therapy did help - he was able to regain some movement - Sam wasn’t given a proper diagnosis and prognosis until several years after his collapse.

Yet it wasn’t the doctors who pinpointed his disorder.

It was his mother.

After years of trying to figure out her son’s condition, Diane came across a story similar to Sam’s while visiting the Dystonia Foundation’s website.

“Suddenly, within 48 hours, they became severely disabled with dystonia but [kept] their cognition,” she said.

The diagnosis?

Rapid-Onset Dystonia-Parkinsonism (RDP) - Sam’s condition.

An extremely rare movement disorder, RDP has left Sam unable to communicate verbally and with limited movement of almost every part of his body.

Although Sam’s disorder is unlikely to get worse, it is also unlikely to get better, Diane said.

In an online article published by Wake Forest School of Medicine, Allison Brashear, professor and chair of the Department of Neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, said for now, RDP “is permanent and untreatable.”

“This particular disease is heartbreaking because it typically affects young individuals and it comes on abruptly,” she said. “I’ve had stories where people are running a marathon and by the end of the marathon, they can’t walk, they can’t talk and they can’t swallow.”

To move, Sam uses a custom-made blue motorized wheelchair. Attached

Sam posed with a statue at the FDR memorial in Washington D.C. last summer.

to it is Sam’s Tobii - a voice machine that allows him to communicate with his peers and professors. With Sam is a hired student aide who carries his books and helps him traverse the campus.

Although the disorder has taken a toll on Sam’s body, it hasn’t affected his mind.

Sam has always been smart, and the disorder did nothing to change that, said Diane.

“He was reading before he was 2,” she said. “When he went to preschool, when the teachers would do arts and crafts and they would lay newspapers on the table, Sam would be reading [the newspaper] on the table. … He wasn’t interested in arts and crafts.”

Sam received his first talking device when he was in the fourth grade and received his first motorized wheel chair when he was in sixth grade. In elementary and middle school, he was given two awards from the Easter Seals of Massachusetts, a non-profit organization whose goal is “ensuring that children and adults with disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play,” according to their website.

In 2004, when Sam was in fourth grade, the president of the organi-

zation visited Sam while he was in class. From what he saw, the technology Sam was using was far too limited.

At the time, Sam was using a voice machine with a 26-key keyboard that is similar to the one he uses now.

“Sam needed, Sam wanted much more to communicate,” Diane said.

“They changed it so he could have a much more broad keyboard with 52 keys.”

After Sam was given a proper setup, he said communicating with his peers and teachers became far less “tedious” and he was able to hold a conversation.

Sam at FSU As a history major at FSU, Sam excels academically.

He took his first history class at the University while he was still at Framingham High School. And today, he is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, FSU’s National History Honor Society.

While Sam does well in the classroom, he does face some challenges.

For one, the campus isn’t as accessible as it could be.

Since the University is on a hill, going from class to class is a hassle

“Notwithstanding his limitations on communication, or his need to use a computer ... he did one of the best presentations in the class.”

- Lissa Bollettino, history professor

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for Sam. “It’s not the most accessible place to get around,” he said. “It is an old campus, not really built with disabled students in mind.”

Because he is a history major, most of Sam’s classes are in May Hall. Entering the building can be difficult, as the back entrance doors are heavy and don’t have handicap door operator buttons.

“They are double doors and they are very heavy and don’t open very well,” said Diane.

The elevator and bathrooms are also not ideal - they are small and a tight fit for Sam and his aide, he said.

Also, since the stalls are upstairs, he’s forced to use the elevator whenever he has to use the bathroom.

“So, I avoid using the bathroom there, but it is too hard to get to the student center and some other buildings because of the steep hills,” he said. “I have to take detours if I want to get there.”

Sam doesn’t just have problems in May Hall.

Last semester, he missed two periods of a class he had in the library because the elevator broke down on two separate occasions, Diane said.

He wasn’t sent an email notice about the incidents, Diane said, so he came to campus and was unable to go to class.

Maureen Bagge Fowler, FSU’s environmental health and safety coordinator, said the elevator in the Whittemore Library was broken for several days last year.

She said it’s hard to determine the level of repair the elevator will need until the elevator company FSU contracts comes to campus to determine the extent of the problem. Because of that, it’s hard to know if they need

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to notify the individuals who require the elevators be in service.

“It could be a simple switch break, which could be a five-minute repair, or it could be out for a week. If it’s out for a week ... we will notify, but if we don’t know if it’s going to be out for a few days, then we don’t notify, because we assume it’s going to be fixed,” said Fowler.

Regardless, Patricia Whitney, FSU’s assistant vice president of facilities, said if the University “dropped the ball” in regards to informing students about the broken elevator in the library, when she meets with her supervisors, she said she’ll re-emphasize the University will “make sure we’re notifying people as quickly as possible.”

Diane said, “Because he has several classes in the library, if the elevator is broken, it’d be nice to know in advance. ... It’d be nice to try and fix the elevator as soon as possible.”

One of those classes was English professor Claudia Springer’s Film and Literature course.

Sam “the film buff” In addition to being a history major, Sam is a film studies minor. As any film studies concentrator at FSU would know, Springer teaches all the film classes here at Framingham State.

Over the years, Sam has taken a number of courses with her, including The Language of Film, Film History from 1960 to the Present and Film and Literature. This semester, Sam is enrolled in Film History from 1895 to 1960.

Having extensive knowledge of both contemporary and classic films, Sam “always contributes very insightful comments” during class discussions, she said.

“Sam is a phenomenal student,” Springer said. “He’s a film buff, which makes it a pleasure to have him in my classes.”

Sam’s favorite films include classics such as “Casablanca,” “Field of Dreams,” “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Godfather” and “The Godfather Part II.” Keeping his love of history in mind, Sam says he prefers films based on facts and likes films made in the states more than films made internationally. That being said, Sam does watch some fantasy and enjoys the Harry Potter series in particular, he said.

Hardworking, smart, and thoughtful would be accurate descriptors of Sam, Springer said.

Sam the history major When it comes to specific areas of history, Sam is particularly interested in American history.

If Sam had to pick his favorite era, he’d probably choose the 20th century, he said.

And if he had to pick his favorite

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historical figure, he’d pick Franklin Delano Roosevelt, the 32nd president.

“I liked how he handled both the Great Depression and World War II, two of our country’s greatest crises,” he said. “I liked his New Deal programs, especially the Social Security Act, which laid the groundwork for the modern welfare system in the U.S. providing aid to the elderly, disabled and children.”

Although Sam has taken courses with many history professors at FSU, some have influenced him more than others.

When asked who are among his favorites, Sam was quick to mention Lissa Bollettino, his advisor, who he said has always been “very accommodating.”

Sam has taken three courses with Bollettino, most of which focused on American history, U.S. History Since Reconstruction, Historical Research

sentation.

After Bollettino gave her some advice, the student ended the chat by saying, “Well, I just hope mine will be as good as Sam’s.”

Sam’s accommodations To ensure Sam can contribute during class discussions most effectively, Springer and Bollettino, like most of Sam’s professors, send him discussion questions via email before class and let him record lectures.

“It’s easy to accommodate Sam,” Springer said. “He always comes to class prepared, which makes it really rewarding.”

According to LaDonna Bridges, the director of the Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA), Sam is a proactive student.

He doesn’t wait for CASA to reach out to professors about his needs.

He takes the first step in establishing

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Because it takes a few moments for Sam to respond to questions since he needs to input sentences on his voice machine - there have been instances when professors wouldn’t give him enough time to fully type out something. They would count down the number of seconds Sam had left to come up with an answer, Lombardo said.

Sam said, “It bothers me somewhat when in class, professors don't ask me directly about assignments or classwork but instead ask my aide. … The best way I can participate in class discussion is if the professor emails me in advance the class discussion questions, then I can answer in advance and have my answers typed and loaded on my speech machine.”

It’s a problem Sam has had for most of his life - people making the assumption that just because he is physically disabled, he may have trouble articulating his thoughts or that he is mentally incapable of speaking for himself.

“It’s frustrating,” Lombardo said,.

He’s in his 20s - “he doesn’t need someone to speak for him.”

While working with Sam, some of Lombardo’s daily tasks included getting his books out of his backpack, helping him use the bathroom and relaxing his muscles when they stiffened up. Her job was never to do any of the actual classwork - that was all Sam. What’s next

and Writing and Colonial America.

It didn’t take Bollettino very long after meeting Sam to recognize how committed he is to doing his best academically, she said.

While Sam was in Bollettino’s U.S. History Since Reconstruction class, he was assigned an oral presentation on a primary source - a standard task for all students in the class.

“I wasn’t entirely sure how this was going to work for Sam,” she said.

As Bollettino soon found out, “Sam knew exactly how it was going to work for Sam,” she added.

Days leading up to the assignment, Sam met with Bollettino in her office and laid out his presentation and PowerPoint.

“He had a beautiful presentation already set,” she said.

On the day of his oral report, Sam set up a prerecorded speech and just pressed play “and his whole presentation unfolded,” she said.

“Notwithstanding his limitations on communication, or his need to use a computer or what have you to communicate, he did one of the best presentations in the class and it was obviously a model others were looking to follow,” she said.

Several weeks after Sam gave his presentation, another student in the class went to Bollettino asking for some assistance with her own pre-

his accommodations for a particular class.

Typically, students with CASA accommodations get four hours and 30 minutes to complete a final exam - an hour and a half longer than the standard three.

Professors often let Sam take tests overnight, she said.

“For Sam to communicate it takes a long time for him to get all of his thoughts on paper,” Bridges said.

Sam will write the answers to the tests on his speech machine and a family member or an aide will transcribe it onto the printed page, she said.

“They allow him to advocate for himself, but they are there to help with that,” she said. “There’s a lot of integrity in Sam - himself - and in those assisting him.”

Although most of Sam’s professors are accommodating, there have been instances when Sam wasn’t treated as fairly as he should have been while in class, Diane said.

According to his former aide and recent FSU graduate Michela Lombardo, some of Sam’s professors would often ask her questions Sam could have easily answered himself.

Questions such as, “Did Sam read the email?” and “Does Sam understand what I’m saying?” were sometimes asked.

Looking forward, Sam, like most college students, said he is unsure of his job options. Ideally, Sam wants to do something in the entertainment industry, he said.

“I hope to be a writer for a television show. That uses popular culture references and witty dialogue, such as the television show ‘Gilmore Girls,’” he said.

His professors aren’t too worried about his job prospects, however.

In Springer’s mind, Sam has several job options ranging from screenwriting to film reviewing and column writing.

“Sam is an excellent writer and I can see him writing,” she said. He’s taking screenwriting this semester and I think that’s an avenue he might want to pursue.”

According to Bridges, Sam can do “whatever he sets his mind to,” and as of now, thanks to his drive and dedication, Sam’s future seems bright.

“I don’t see his disability getting in the way of what he chooses to do,” she said. “I don’t see that limiting him at all. ... His persistence is pretty remarkable.”

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New Inca Son brings the Andies to FSU

By Cameron Grieves Asst. Arts & Features Editor FSU hosted the traditional Andean ensemble band, New Inca Son, as part of the ongoing Midday performance series on Monday in the Forum.

The members are all natives of Peru and Bolivia but have called New England home for many years.

Their mission is to bring the music of the Andes here in its unaltered state, according to lead singer and wind instrumentalist, Omar Clavijo.

New Inca Son is a group dedicated to the preservation of indigenous Andean music and the education of non-indigenous people on the culture and history of its origins.

“We don’t write and read our music. We play by ear, and often with our hearts - we are extending those to you,” Clavijo said.

The band utilizes a wide range of traditional Peruvian wind instruments which Clavijo plays in addition to the Spanish guitar performed by Santos Alva, the native Andean “charango” performed by Rene Quisbert and native drums by percussionist Nardo Alvarez.

This mixture of instruments, in addition to the use of chimes for sections of certain songs, is the

eclectic form known as “Andino” music which is often mistaken for Peruvian music, according to Clavijo.

“The difference [in regional variations] is in the rhythm - Andino music is native to many countries in South America, including Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile and Argentina,” he said.

Originally, Andino music made use of only the wind instruments and the drums, but with the arrival of the Spanish, the guitar was adopted and native variations were invented using armadillo shells,

Clavijo said.

The charango the youngest band member, Quisbert, plays is just such an instrument - although modern versions forego the use of armadillo shells Clavijo insisted to the bemused audience.

The interplay between the high, bright notes of the charango and the rich, dull notes of Alva’s Spanish guitar creates a deftly interwoven melody upon which Clavijo’s many wind instruments can dive under and rise above - like wind over an Andean mountain range.

The sound of New Inca Son is

overall very bright and twinkly there is a heavy and consistent emphasis on clappable drumbeats, the use of chimes and repeating guitar riffs that all build off a steady and booming drum pattern.

These booming drums are known as “bombo,” the name itself an onomatopoeia referring to the sound they make when struck, Clavijo said.

As for the wind instruments, they range in size and sound from the deep, distant howling of the massive toyo, to the twangy chunkiness of the smaller samponia.

Not all Andino music is bright and happy. New Inca Son made a note of incorporating a more somber song they had written as an ode to the victims of the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Here, the deep, ancient power of the toyo is really utilized to full effect.

When all four instruments are combined, the melody the band creates is truly unique - a musical medley indicative of the rich culture of the Andes.

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cgrieves@student.framingham.edu Photo Courtesy of Marianne Ruggiero From left to right: Rene Quisbert, Nardo Alvarez, Omar Clavijo, and Santos Alva

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The Front Bottoms hit rock bottom with “Going Grey”

By Cameron Grieves Asst. Arts & Features Editor

New Jersey indie-rock band, The Front Bottoms, released their fourth studio album “Going Grey” on Oct. 13.

The title is perhaps a bit too self-reflective, and not in the “brooding emo musician” type of way - in the “corporate sellouts who realize their act has gotten stale” type of way.

However, the band has developed formative critical success. Over the past 10 years, they have grown from a small post-grad musical project between childhood friends Brian Sella and Matthew Uychich, to the full-fledged indie-rock band they are today - with back-up vocalists to provide those invariable indie choral shouts of “hey!” to fill track time.

The true marker of indie success.

But that right there is emblematic of the major fault I have with this latest release - there simply is no room for their sound to breathe, and no space for truly emotive lyrics to resonate.

Sella’s vocals are delivered impassively against a minimalist electronic instrumental background

that acts only to amplify the lack of a passionate buildup in lyrical content.

On the song, “Trampoline,” Sella’s distorted vocals compete with repetitive instrumentals that erratically shift in tone, creating a jarring sonic dissonance that falters, sputters and dies halfway through the track.

“Sometimes, when we’re together, we’re not together / And sometimes, I try to fake it, but you know me better,” Sella sings. Perhaps he is referring to the Front Bottoms’ newfound lack of a cohesive musical identity.

But where “Going Grey” lacks instrumental and thematic cohesion, it certainly makes up for in mundane uniformity - all of these songs end up running together and sounding the same.

If you’re a fan of a single drumbeat continuously looping and dissolving at the same intervals for what feels like an interminable three minutes then you’ll absolutely love the song, “Bae” - and if you love listening to a 20-somethingyear-old white man donkey-groan the word “bae” into a microphone on repeat then you might as well go

ahead and marry it.

Even the lyrics are just saturated with indifference, really the only thing that links Sella’s singing voice to the instrumentals themselves.

“I gotta move my car, I gotta move your couch / I learnt that love tastes good, you shoved it in my mouth,” Sella sings on “Bae,” as his voice competes to out-drone the band’s bass.

But even in moments of brief levity when the album seems to achieve a semblance of tonal depth, there are too many contradicting rhythmic patterns and riffs that fail to flow together to provide the necessary catalyst for Sella’s voice to synthesize a meaningful narrative.

“Don’t Fill Up On Chips” is one example of a song in which Sella interjects slightly more emotion into his vocal performance. A pleasant rhythm unfolds over the lighthearted chorus, but the track still leaves a lot to be desired lyrically.

The album is, overall, too polished in its profound mundaneness - what was once raw and visceral about the Front Bottoms’ sound is now tired and trite.

Perhaps, the band itself is “Going Grey.” This latest release shows

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that, at best, a serious rethinking of their direction is in order - at worst, they have settled for rehashing their prior emo-indie diction sans musical fervor or emotional depth.

Fueled by Ramen

Grade: D+ Erratic instrumentals and dispassionate vocals cause this album to fall flat.

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Monuments Continued from page 1 Nelson said the monuments were built in response to black freedom, and along with monuments the South created black codes and Jim Crow Laws, and imposed poll taxes and voter intimidation. She said they also created racial violence and tension with groups like the Ku Klux Klan.

The first monuments were built between 1861 and 1865, and were built by soldiers on battlefields to “honor their lost brothers.”

Following the war, groups like the Ladies Memorial Association built monuments in cemeteries.

Nelson said the first public monuments weren’t erected until the 1890s - by this time, “reconstruction had ended. U.S. troops had withdrawn from the South, and so groups started to come together … to raise money for different kinds of monuments.”

Groups like the United Daughters of Confederates (UDC) and the Sons of Confederate Veterans built the statues and monuments in public spaces.

“This was the turn from private space to the public space,” said Nelson.

Alexis Gomez, a senior, asked Nelson, “Why don’t we raise our children to understand slavery?”

Gomez said he never learned anything about slavery in grade school and only learned about the Civil War in high school, and that it wasn’t until his sophomore year of college that he learned what actually happened.

Nelson said slavery was “a brutal system. And it’s hard to understand it if you’re 7 years old - you barely understand what’s happening in the world anyways.”

She asked, “When is a good time to introduce something that is so dark and terrible and awful and involves unbelievable violence?” She added many educators first introduce it during high school U.S. history classes, and that slavery is “erased in all Southern textbooks” due to the UDC - so not everyone is even learning about it.

Corey McFeeley / THE GATEPOST Megan Kate Nelson doesn't believe that Confederate monuments have a place in society.

“They wrote textbooks and got entire school systems to adopt them - and [the textbooks] basically said, ‘The War Between the States was a war for states’ rights.’ Are you kidding me?” said Nelson.

She spoke about the variety of Confederate monuments - the “Silent Sentinels,” the “Angels of the Confederacy,” the monuments that honored military commanders, and the ones that honored Confederate officials.

Nelson said, “All the monuments obscure the involvement of slavery … because the South didn’t see the war as a fight for slavery. They’d rationalized it as a fight for states’ rights.” She said they also obscured the soldiers’ treason.

The “Silent Sentinels” honor

“All the monuments obscure the involvement of slavery … because the South didn’t see the war as a fight for slavery.”

- Megan Kate Nelson, historian, author and cultural critic

the common soldier, and were a representation of duty, valor and military service being a common good. The “Angels of the Confederacy” are a monument to Confederate women - they were the “purity of the Confederate cause” and showed the “support of the war on the home front.”

Nelson said the monument to the Southern white women obscured the fact many women were anti-war. “They either protested or covertly did not support it, by trying to convince their men to come home.”

The monuments that honored military commanders often depicted Robert E. Lee or Stonewall Jackson, and represented “bravery and honor in battle. But they don’t show that these men often had poor military decision-making and were also committing treason.”

Jefferson Davis was the most popular choice for monuments honoring Confederate officials, said Nelson. They were the political vision of the Confederacy and represented the legitimacy of the Confederate States of America, but “obscured slavery as the ideological and economic cornerstone of the Confederacy.”

Nelson said that some states are passing laws to prevent monuments from being removed, while others have already undergone

the process of removing them, using Lexington, Kentucky’s removal of the John C. Breckinridge statue as an example.

She also shared two of her ideas on what should be done with Confederate memorials “The Ozymandias Project” and artistic upcycling.

“The Ozymandias Project,” which is Nelson’s favorite, includes giving the monuments to local citizens to destroy and then leaving the rubble as a “monument to racism and to protest against it.

“They’ll sit there in rubble and ruin - and we’ll know exactly what they mean,” said Nelson.

The less violent option, Nelson said, would be artistic upcycling, where the monuments are given to artists, “ideally African-American artists,” and the artists would use the materials however they wanted to create new artworks in that space.

“Then we’d have a real monument that shows what we want in our culture,” said Nelson. “This is what we could use these monuments for, and reframe them, and really create a public landscape that speaks more to what we want to be as a nation.”

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SPORTS Football gets back to winning ways

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By Jose Carrasquillo Sports Editor On Oct. 21, Framingham hosted Westfield in a closely contested MASCAC matchup. Westfield State and the Rams both went threeand-out to get the game started.

On the ensuing drive, the Owls used a rushing attack for seven consecutive plays for 28 yards. Following an incompletion and a sack on Jake Cassidy, he picked up 22 yards on the ground for a fourthdown conversion. Travon Holder rushed on back-to-back plays for four yards, moving the ball into the red zone. Cassidy finished the drive with a 13-yard touchdown strike to Tyler Bevan.

The Rams attempted to respond with three consecutive rushes to begin their drive. Their momentum came to an end due to a Zakery Walker interception.

The Owls couldn’t capitalize off the turnover, as they threw an interception on the second play of the drive. Thomas Burns returned the interception 32 yards to the Westfield State eight-yard line.

To open the drive, Quron Wright rushed on back-to-back plays for six yards. From third-and-goal, Sebastian Robert finished the drive with a one-yard touchdown rush.

The Owls struggled on offense, as they allowed a sack following a pass interference call against Framingham which forced a thirdand-long situation. Following a short two-yard completion, Cody Cleveland punted the ball to the

Rams. The Rams’ Napoleon Miller fumbled the punt giving the ball back to the Owls.=Cassidy was sacked to begin the Owls’ drive.

After a Holder loss of two on the ground, the Rams’ defense performed a scoop-and-score caused

by Campbell Marchant, who stripsacked Cassidy. Jack Sullivan returned the fumble for a touchdown.

Framingham failed to convert the two-point conversion to keep the lead at 13-7.

Westfield State opened the next drive with back-to-back rushes from Holder for 24 yards. On the 23-yard rush, Framingham was called for a pass interference penalty to advance the ball to the 50yard line. Following a Phil Cohen loss of five yards due to fumbling the ball, he threw an interception that was returned 50 yards for a touchdown by linebacker Nate Fleming. Framingham failed another two-point conversion, making the lead to 19-7.

The Owls tried regaining momentum through the air after a one-yard rush from Holder to open the drive. Cassidy connected with Bailey Raymond for 56 yards, which moved the ball to the Framingham 23-yard line. On first-and-20, Bevan gained one yard, but the Owls were called for unsportsmanlike conduct. From there the offense stalled and had to punt the ball after three plays.

On the next drive, Adam Wojenski threw an interception to William Tejeda for a 16-yard touchdown. The touchdown cut the deficit to 19-14 for Westfield State.

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Framingham began the drive with back-to-back rushes from Wright for gains of six and eight yards, respectively. Wojenski connected with Nasir Thomas for a gain of 11 yards. Wright gained 14 yards on three consecutive rushes to keep the chains moving. Wojenski then scrambled for six yards to convert on third down. Wright failed to gain any yards on the rush, but Framingham was called for a holding penalty. Framingham failed to keep the momentum going, by ending their drive with two incompletions and no gain on the rush attempt. Ryan Clifford’s 34-yard field goal attempt missed wide right ending the Rams’ drive with no points gained.

The Owls couldn’t capitalize as they went three-and-out before the half ended with a score of 1914.

The Rams began the drive with rushes from Stephen Beahn and Wojenski for six yards combined.

Following a Wojenski completion for four yards, Wright rushed for two yards. On second-and-long, Wojenski connected with Khaneil Bruce for nine yards. Following a short gain of two from Wright, Wojenski connected with Wright for a gain of 39 yards. After the huge gain, Wojenski tried targeting Miller, but the Rams were called

for a holding penalty. Before the Rams could run another play, they were called for a false start penalty, moving the ball back another five yards. Wojenski connected with Thomas for five yards, forcing a third-and-long situation. Wojenski completed a 21-yard touchdown pass, but it was brought back due to an illegal forward pass penalty.

Clifford capped the drive off with a 40-yard field goal, extending the lead to 22-14.

Westfield’s offensive struggles continued, as they ran two plays before Cassidy threw an interception to Cody Wlasuk.

After a Wojenski incompletion, Wright gained a yard on the ground forcing third down. Wojenski finished the drive off with a 10-yard touchdown strike to Bruce, extending the lead to 29-14.

Framingham and Westfield State continued trading field positions through interceptions and punts throughout the final quarter.

Both sides failed to score ending the game with a final score of 2914.

With the win, Framingham extended their undefeated record at home to 3-0. Wright and Robert led the way for the Rams with 32 combined carries for 140 yards.

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Kelly Brinkman had 30 kills for the Rams in volleyball’s threegame win streak.

Volleyball sweeps over the weekend

By Matt Ferris Sports Editor Framingham traveled to take on Mass. Maritime in a nonconference match on Oct. 19.

The Rams played well from the start, jumping out to a quick 14-5 lead. Mass. Maritime made a little push toward the end of the set, but Framingham closed them out for a 25-19 set victory.

The Rams had 10 kills to just two errors in the set.

The second set was more of the same for Framingham. The Rams opened the set on a 12-0 run, before taking the set 25-8 for a 2-0 lead in the match. Framingham had 17 kills in the se-cond and only committed two errors.

Framingham started the third set slowly, falling behind 4-3, but picked it up toward the end.

The Rams went on to win 19 of the next 20 points to take a 22-5 lead. After three kills from three different players, the Rams took the set, 25-7, for a 3-0 sweep. Framingham had 13 kills in the set.

Kelly Brinkman and Michaela Cronin led the Rams in kills on the day. Brinkman had 13 and Cronin had 10. Three Rams’ players, Victoria Anderson, Dierdre Fay and Alexandra Fish each had 11 digs, which was a game-high. Mackenzie Whalen had a game leading 24 assists for Framingham.

Framingham improves to 10-16 after the 3-0 win.

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Nate Fleming made eight tackles and had a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown in football’s 29-14 victory.

In the first game of a doubleheader on Oct. 21, Framingham took on Suffolk University in a nonconference match.

After dropping the first two points of the set, Framingham went on to win 25 of the next 29 points to cruise to a 25-6 victory in the first set.

Framingham had 10 kills and did not commit a single error in the set.

The second set was much more competitive. After a lot of back-and-forth play, the teams found themselves tied at 10. Framingham went on a small run to gain a 20-14 lead, but Suf-folk fought back with a 4-0 run to cut it to 20-18. Framingham closed out the set, winning five of the next seven points to win the second 25-20 and take a 2-0 lead. The Rams had 12 kills and three errors

in the second.

Framingham jumped out to a good start in the third set and never looked back. The Rams started the set on a 15-3 run before eventually winning the set 25-5 for another 3-0 sweep.

Brandey Rodriguez led the Rams with nine kills on the day.

The Rams move to 11-16 with the victory over Suffolk.

In the second game of the doubleheader, the Rams took on Saint Joseph’s in another non-conference match.

Framingham came out looking good, winning four of the first six points of the match, but looked sluggish as the set went on. The Monks closed on a 12-6 run to take the first set, 25-16. The Rams only had six kills in the set and committed five errors.

FRAMINGHAM STATE 3 SUFFOLK 0 Down one set to none, the Rams started the second set the same way they ended the first.

Down 9-6 in the second, the Rams erupted for a 12-0 run to put themselves up 18-9. Fram-ingham fought off a late run by the Monks to take the set 25-21 and tie the match up at one.

Framingham kept its momentum going into the third set. The Rams won the first three points of the set off three Brinkman kills, and did not give up the lead for the entire set. The Monks hung in with the Rams, but could never take over the lead.

The Rams won the set 25-16 to take a 2-1 lead.

The Rams came out firing on all cylinders in the fourth set, starting on a 12-2 run. Fram-ingham never looked back and cruised to a 25-8 win, winning the match 3-1.

Brinkman led the Rams with 14 kills, and Rodriguez was second with 10.

The win improves the Rams to 12-16 on the season.

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Men’s Soccer Senior Day spoiled

By Liam Gambon Asst. Sports Editor

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Jennifer Stevens made 20 saves against Worcester State for Women’s Soccer.

The Framingham State Rams took on Worcester State at home on Oct. 21.

In a Senior Night ceremony, the Rams honored three of their seniors.

Worcester started the game with a goal in the 14th minute, off the foot of Bryan Brasil, assisted

by Andre Ipojuca.

Ipojuca scored a goal of his own in the 31st minute off an assist from Jason Barrett.

Matthew Dent scored the third and final goal of the game in the 70th minute, assisted by Kwame Ofori.

Worcester State outshot the Rams 20-15 in the shutout. It’s the fifth time the Rams have been

shut out this season.

Corey Davidge and Josh Arno split time in net in this matchup. Davidge allowed one goal while saving two shots. Arno allowed two goals while saving three shots.

The loss drops the Rams to 7-9-1 on the season and 3-3 in the MASCAC.

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Field Hockey loses on Senior Day

By Richard Tranfaglia Asst. Sports Editor Framingham dropped its game against Nichols College by a score of 3-0 on Oct. 19.

Leundra Marsh scored the first goal of the game about midway through the first half after getting the feed from Erin Kelley and putting it home.

The game remained 1-0 going into the half.

Carlee Tolley extended the Bisons’ lead by two, scoring in the 38th minute.

Lizzy McKinnon added an insurance goal five minutes later to reach the final margin.

The Rams’ offense could not get anything going and were held to only three shots in the game.

The Bisons had 15 shots on goal. Tolley led with six shots on net. Brooke Misbach did not have to make any saves for Nichols and Haley Duggan made six stops in the loss.

The Rams move to 3-13 on the season.

Amanda Spano broke the tie in the 36th minute when she ripped a long strike from the right side.

Carly Matasavage scored unassisted just six minutes later to reach the final margin on the day.

The Colonials outshot the Rams 18-6. Spano led with six shots and Donelly led the Rams with two. Duggan made eight saves for Framingham and Elizabeth Fagan stopped four shots for Western Connecticut.

The Rams fall to 3-14 on the season and 1-10 in the LEC.

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NICHOLS COLLEGE 3 FRAMINGHAM STATE 0 The Rams lost to Western Connecticut State on Senior Day by a score of 4-2.

Before the game, the Rams honored their three seniors Domini Batista, Briana Spagna and Amie Souza.

The game got off to a quick start as three goals were scored in the first six minutes of play. Kimberly Brower got the first goal for the Colonials off a one-time pass from Stephanie Clapp.

Bailey Donelly put the Rams on the board just over a minute later, converting on a pass from Sydney Buono.

Clapp responded two minutes later to give the Colonials a 2-1 lead.

Mycala Moody tied the game at two when she jammed in a loose ball in front of the net.

The game remained tied at two going into half.

The Rams huddle up headed into halftime.

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CFP Predictions

By Matt Ferris Sports Editor In anticipation of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee releasing its first rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 31, I thought it’d be appropriate to reveal who should be in the College Football Playoff if it started today.

1. Alabama Crimson Tide (8-0) Alabama is clearly the best team in the country. From year to year, the Crimson Tide’s defense is normally its strength and 2017 is no different. Alabama is allowing an NCAA-low 236 yards per game in 2017. Alabama also ranks in the top 10 in turnover margin, rushing defense and passing defense. Not only is Alabama not allowing yardage, it’s also keeping points off the board. Through eight games, Nick Saban’s team has allowed only 59 points - just over seven points per game. The offense for the Crimson Tide is also playing well. Led by impressive second-year quarterback Jalen Hurts, Alabama is averaging 499 yards of total offense this season and scoring 43 points per game. This combination of offense and defense makes Alabama elite and the best team in the nation.

2. Penn State Nittany Lions (7-0) Just like Alabama, Penn State is led by its defense. The Nittany Lions have a top 10 defense, allowing just 283 yards per game and just under 10 points. The offense, powered by Heisman front-runner Saquon Barkley, isn’t too shabby itself averaging 464 yards and 40 points per game. With just one scare so far on the season, to a good Iowa team, Penn State has cruised to a 7-0 record. If Penn State can get by Ohio State this Saturday and improve to 8-0, it looks destined for the CFP. 3. Georgia Bulldogs (7-0) Georgia has an elite defense - sensing a trend? The Bulldogs rank third in the country in yards against. The Bulldogs are allowing just under 13 points per game.

With a run heavy offense, the Bulldogs are averaging 455 yards a game. Of that yardage, 283 yards are coming on the ground and UGA is putting up 38 points per game.

Georgia has had a few tests so far this season, coming out with impressive victories in each. The Bulldogs have beaten two ranked opponents so far this season, one of which an impressive 28 point victory. With only one more true test on the schedule, besides the SEC championship, the Bulldogs have a fairly easy path ahead and could easily finish undefeated.

4. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (6-1) Notre Dame has played in only one close game this season, a loss to the current No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs. Yes, the Irish lost this game, but in a nail biter, losing 2019. Notre Dame has decisively taken care of every other team on the schedule. In its wins this season, Notre Dame is winning by an average of 29 points. Notre Dame currently has a top 20 offense. The Irish are averaging 479 total yards, 317 of which are coming on the ground, and scoring 41 points per game. With only one loss to a very good football team, if Notre Dame can continue to run the ball at a high level and limit turnovers, it should be able to sneak into the CFP as the fourth team.

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19 | SPORTS

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Women’s Soccer drops to 1-5 in MASCAC

By Camille McKenzie

Staff Writer

On Thursday, Oct. 19, the Framingham State Rams hosted the Becker College Hawks.

Thirteen minutes into play, the Hawks scored the only goal of the first half. Ciara McKissick finished with a goal after a giveand-go play with Autum Audet.

In the first half, Framingham outshot Becker 7-3.

The Rams tied up the match 77 minutes into the game. The Hawks fouled, resulting in a free kick that Hannah Kane crushed into the 18-yard-box. The Hawks defense let the ball bounce twice inside the box, before Shelly Nardi chipped it into goal.

The score was left at 1-1 at the end of regulation, pushing the game into overtime.

A hundred and four minutes in, Kaelen Larocque received a yellow card.

The Rams almost broke the tie 108 minutes into the match, when a free kick curved just outside the right goal post.

With 47 seconds left in double-overtime, the Hawks scored. Lindsey Keith crossed the ball to Kyra Teixeira, who headed the ball into net. This goal ended the overtime and resulted in the Hawks win, 2-1.

The Rams outshot the Hawks 22-10. Jennifer Stevens had five saves in net for the Rams and Jordyn Martel had 11 saves in net for the Hawks.

This win makes the Hawks 10-7 for the season.

BECKER 2 FRAMINGHAM STATE 1 The Rams traveled to take on the Worcester State Lancers for a Homecoming MASCAC match.

Four minutes into play, Maddie Fong took a corner kick that perfectly curved into net.

This goal put the Lancers up 1-0 early into the game.

Only 12 minutes in, the Lancers scored again. Fong took another corner kick that Justine Butler headed into the back of the net.

Seven minutes later, the same exact play

happened, putting the Lancers up 3-0.

This finished the scoring for the Lancers and the Rams, would finish the game scoreless.

The Rams were outshot 35-6 and didn’t receive any corner kicks. The Rams let up 13 corner kicks to the Lancers.

Stevens made 20 saves in net for the Rams. Jill Zinkus shut down the Rams five shots, which resulted in her seventh shutout of the season.

The loss drops the Rams to 1-5 in the MASCAC. The Lancers improve to 9-4-2 overall and 5-1 in the MASCAC.

WORCESTER STATE FRAMINGHAM STATE

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The Regis College Lions traveled to Framingham to take on the Rams in a nonconference match.

Thirty-five minutes into the game, Kaleigh Pallotta sent in a free kick from 25-yards out that the Lions’ goalie couldn’t defend.

The Rams led the Lions going into the second half, 1-0.

The Rams scored their second goal of the match 66 minutes into play. Kayla Almstrom scored off a long shot from more than 20 yards out off an assist from Nardi.

Almstrom’s goal finished the scoring for the game,w resulting in a 2-0 win for the Rams.

The Rams outshot the Lions 23-16. Stevens made 10 saves in goal for Framingham and Kyrsten Drake made nine saves in goal for Regis.

It proved to be a fairly physical game for both teams. The Rams finished the match with 13 fouls and the Lions with nine.

Neither team had a corner kick opportunity during the match.

This win makes the Rams 5-10-1 for the season.

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OCTOBER 27, 2017

Homecoming Weekend 2017 Students were filled with Ram Pride this past weekend at FSU’s annual Homecoming/ Friends and Family Weekend.

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