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FSU students uninformed about Massachusetts Governor’s race

More than half of FSU’s registered student voters still have not decided whom they will be voting for in the upcoming gubernatorial race, according to a recent Gatepost survey. Tuesday, voters will head to the polls to select a new governor for Massachusetts. They will also elect candidates for other statewide and local offices and decide four ballot initiatives. There are five candidates running for governor - Democrat Martha Coakley, Republican Charlie Baker, two Independents, Jeffrey McCormick and Scott Lively, and Evan Falchuk, who is running under the United Independent Party, which he founded. The Gatepost conducted an unscientific survey from Oct. 4 to Oct. 17 in order to find out what students thought about the race and issues facing Massachusetts. Of the 400 students surveyed, 70 percent said they are registered to vote. Forty-one percent of those registered said they were still undecided about whom they will support. Of the 60 percent of students surveyed who said they are planning to vote, 79 students, approximately 20 percent, said they will vote for Coakley and 54 students, 13.5 percent, for Baker. One hundred students, 40 percent, said they are unsure whom they will vote for, while 10 students, 2.5 percent, said “other.” “Students believe that the issues do not relate to them and have no impact on their

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Sodexo’s Halloween dinner featured music, a fog machine and special dining options. lives,” said Christopher Latimer, political science chair. “Students also feel that politicians are selfish and have different priorities from them. As a result, students do not pay attention to the issues and discussions that surround each of the political campaigns and candidates running for office.” The survey focused on Coakley and Baker, as they are the primary contenders in the election. Coakley is running on the platform that “she is a voice of fairness for those who need it most, and brings people together to drive innovative solutions to our biggest

challenges,” according to her campaign website. Baker believes that “Massachusetts residents deserve a state government that’s as thrifty, creative, and hard-working as they are,” according to his campaign website. Coakley and Baker could not be reached for comment by press time. Some students said they are not utilizing the resources available to them to stay informed about state politics. Over the month of October, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development as well as the Student Gov-

ernment Association sponsored tables at the entrance of the McCarthy Center to encourage students to register to vote. Students could also sign up to have absentee ballots sent to them, which would allow them to vote while living away from home. Kendall Valente, SGA president, said the group’s goal was to spread awareness about the campaign by handing out T-shirts and stickers. “That was the number one thing - getting students aware that there was an election because it’s not a presidential year,”

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FSU study abroad program expands its horizons By Kristen Pinto Editorial Staff

The Department of International Education was recently granted $10,000 from the office of Academic Affairs to create more scholarships and increase affordability of studying abroad for students. This year, more FSU students are participating in study abroad programs than ever before. “There’s really some place for every student and every major who wants to participate at an affordable

price,” said Jane Decatur, director of international education. In the fall of 2009, 15 FSU students studied abroad. This fall, the numbers have almost doubled - 27 student are studying abroad. In the spring of 2010, there were 18 students in other countries, and this upcoming spring, there will be 33. The $10,000 grant was awarded last May, according to the minutes of the May 7, 2014 academic affairs committee of the board of trustees meeting. The first awards

will be granted to students who will be studying abroad this upcoming spring, and 15 have already applied. “Study abroad has a reputation of being an expensive luxury,” said Decatur. “It really doesn’t have to be expensive, and it isn’t a luxury.” FSU is partnered with over 100 programs around the world, ranging in affordability. It is the only public university in Massachusetts that is a member of ISEP, the International Student Exchange Program, which gives students access to 53 coun-

tries around the world. Bram Lamberts, a senior geography major, is one student who is studying at FSU through the ISEP program. In exchange, an FSU student is studying abroad at the University he attended in The Netherlands. “ISEP is sponsored by the government, so it was easier to get into the U.S.,” Lamberts said. Overall, Lamberts said he is having a good experience here so far. - Continued on page 3

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Op/Ed: Courage to date 6

Pioneers of FSU 9

Women’s soccer extends winning streak to four 14

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By Phil McMullin Staff Writer

What papers have you worked for?

Can you briefly describe your resume and educational background?

I have worked for the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Palm Beach Coast.

I have a bachelor of arts from the University of Tampa, where I studied communication, and I have a master’s degree in journalism from American University, and I have a master of fine arts and creative writing from George Mason University.

Are you currently working on any projects?

What’s the best part of your job at FSU? Obviously, the students. I like you all a lot. I think that you come with great questions and a lot of enthusiasm, and you always make me think about my job and grow as a professor, and I really appreciate that.

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I really like to go listen to live music - I love that. I like to cook. I like to read, obviously - I spend a lot of time reading. But, I spend a lot of time working, too.

I like jazz.

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have flown into a hurricane. I have been kicked out of a biker funeral - I think that might be the most surprising thing. I have to ask, what hurricane?

I like Billie Holiday.

It was actually Hurricane Francis, off the coast of Florida. At the time, it was a Category 5 when I flew with NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] into the hurricane, but when it hit land it was a category two.

Can you tell me some of your biggest accomplishments?

Under what presidents did you visit the White House?

That’s an interesting question to answer because I think that this job is an accomplishment in my academic career. I think as a journalist, my biggest accomplishments have been getting people fired- getting elected officials escorted off the dais, those kinds of things. So, they’re radically different, you know? And I just recently found out that I won a writing award [second place for Norton Girault Literary Prize], so that’s an accomplishment, also.

Clinton.

Any favorite artists?

What advice would you give to students? I think to stay in the moment. I think a lot of times, you all are thinking about finishing projects, and moving onto the next project, and sometimes, when I look at your writing, you’re not giving that writing, that project, the time it deserves, because you’re on such a treadmill. So, I would like to see more students spend more time on each writing project - really revising and really thinking about what they want to say, and really understanding that there’s power in what you write, and it’s important to give time to that, and to choose the right words and to choose your sentences carefully. Can you talk a little bit about how social media is changing journalism?

Do you have any hobbies?

Chris Monroe Ryan Normile

I have been to the White House twice. I

Some of the challenges of my job, because I teach journalism, are trying to help people understand how journalistic writing and reporting is different from research writing and library, academic research. In some ways, it’s similar, and in some ways, it’s extremely different. For example, simple, declarative, authoritative sentences are what you want in journalism, and it’s not the same in academic writing, and I struggle in helping people understand that that form is more appropriate.

What type of music do you like?

Jennifer Ostojski

What would students be surprised to know about you?

What are some of the challenges of your job?

Andrew Mades Phil McMullin

I have been working on a book for the past seven years. I have rewritten it three times, so in my classes, I don’t like to hear a lot of whining about revision.

course, and my beat was Brazil. So I covered Brazil for a semester, and it was great. I think that it was less difficult than it would be here, because I was in D.C. So I had the Embassy. I had the World Bank. I had obviously, the House and Senate. So, there were places I could go where I could dig up international stories, and that was what was great about being a journalist in Washington - even being a student journalist in Washington.

Did you meet him? I did not, but I was there in the Rose Garden when he spoke. What was your favorite course in college, and why? My favorite course, when I was studying journalism, was an international reporting

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I actually think that social media - and watch me get criticized for this - but I think social media, from my perspective, has had a good impact, because I now read material that I never would have found, because my friends post it on Facebook. Now, I have friends that are posting things from The Atlantic on Facebook, from the UTNE Reader on Facebook, so I’m not looking at Reddit, you know? But I am visiting stories, and I am visiting publications that I probably wouldn’t regularly visit, that I do regularly read because I have friends that are writers and readers, and they’re posting interesting things online. I think that there are some sites that have done something remarkable. In a class earlier today, we were talking about the blog Humans of New York. I love it - it’s fantastic. I’m not sure how you could do that in a print publication. One of my students said, “Well, perhaps that could have been a coffee table book,” but I said, “No, it’s so alive because it comes out every day.” We read a snippet or vignette of a person’s life, or of these lives every single day, and we get to see their pictures, and I’m not sure how that would have worked in a print publication. It doesn’t have to be long. The photos are great. I think that we have a lot to look forward to, to be honest. I’m sad for my friends who have lost jobs on the print side, but I also think we have a lot to look forward to as venues have opened up to us in journalism and media.

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“The only thing I don’t like is that there were only a few international students at orientation,” he said. “There was no group of friends to start out with. I was lucky enough to find a great group of friends who I have stuck with, but it would have been nice to have more friends in my situation.” Decatur said that “all students who are interested in studying abroad are made aware of all scholarships that exist for study abroad,” including the school’s own funds and outside scholarships as well. FSU also offers special exchange programs in which students can attend universities all over the world and will only have to pay FSU tuition, fees and sometimes housing charges. Once they get to their exchange school, the only added expenses are for meals, travel, books and leisure. Some students have experienced problems while studying abroad. Thomas Barry, a senior economics major, spent his entire sophomore year studying abroad in England. When he got there, he spent his first three weeks with no money and no access to his room. “FSU paid the financial aid three weeks late, so I was not technically enrolled at the school when I got there,” Barry said. “They gave me temporary access to my room, but I couldn’t go to my classes for the first few weeks.” Barry said that as a result of these

issues, he struggled during his first semester of classes. “I missed the whole overview of the course structure,” he said. However, he said he is still grateful for the experience and everything that he took away from it. “I made a couple of good friends

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FSU because she believes it is important for students to have this kind of experience. The office of international education is currently working on several new affiliations, including connections with institutions in Ecuador and Puerto Rico.

I never regret this decision to study abroad and I never will because I have grown into such a better person because of it.

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and just being a part of the culture for that long was awesome,” Barry said. “It forced me to grow up and become independent at a much younger age.” Decatur said making study abroad more affordable to students has been her goal since starting at

“The world is a very small place, and it gets smaller every year,” Decatur said. “In order to become a global citizen in that world, it is important to understand different cultures. … [Studying abroad] enhances and expands your major.” Avarie Cook, a junior communi-

cation arts major, is studying film in Prague, Czech Republic. She said she will come back to the U.S. feeling much more culturally aware. “Not only am I getting very used to the Czech culture, but Prague is a place for many different cultures to come to and I’m meeting many other Europeans,” Cook said. “It’s a very humbling experience to see what other countries think about America and see yourself and your own culture from another perspective.” Brenna Hinson, a junior communication arts major, is currently studying abroad in Florence, Italy, and is enjoying every minute of her time there. “My time here in Florence, Italy has been the most amazing time of my life,” Hinson said. “The things that you are able to see can’t ever be described in words or pictures. It’s simply just too beautiful.” She added, “I am only halfway through and I have already seen what feels like the whole world. I never regret this decision to study abroad and I never will because I have grown into such a better person because of it.” “It’s an adventure I think everyone should take the opportunity to do. You learn a lot about a different world and also you learn a lot about yourself and where you see your life going,” Hinson said.

SGA appoints new publicity director By Rob Tate Staff Writer

SGA appointed a new publicity director, reviewed two funding requests and three club constitutions on Tuesday. The senate also discussed upcoming events. Jordan Rowe, a sophomore fashion merchandising major, has been appointed publicity director for SGA for the 2014-2015 school year. “It’s very exciting,” said Rowe. “I hope I can take what I learned working at Apple and put it to use looking for new ways to promote student government.” SGA addressed funding requests and amendments to club constitutions. Fashion Club was allocated $3,650 for their annual day trip to New York City. The funds will be used to pay for two coach buses to take students to and from the city. The trip is open to all students, and while a price has not been set, it was estimated at $20$25 per person. History Club was allocated $600 for a bus to take students to Boston for a tour of the Freedom Trail. SGA allocated an additional $370 to the club so it could obtain the movie rights to screen the academy awardwinning historical drama “12 Years

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SGA eBoard appoints Jordan Rowe publicity director for the 2014-15 school year. a Slave.” Anime Club had their constitution amended and revised for the 201415 school year. It is the first time the constitution has been amended since 2003. The Loudest Minds Club had its constitution passed for the first time by SGA. Formerly named Poetry Slam Club, the change was meant to make the club broader in scope and is based on a Stephen Hawking

quote, “Quiet people have the loudest minds.” The club will serve as a “place where students can express themselves and share who they are through art, poetry, and other mediums without fear of judgment.” Meetings will be held every other week with different themes to each meeting. Chemistry Club had their constitution reactivated, following a few years of dormancy. “Due to the

growth of our chemistry program, we feel it’s a good time to reactivate the club in order to provide support to other chemistry majors and to share new things going on in the field,” said Paulina Regan, a senior chemistry major. For the first time, SILD is partnering with the United Way in the tricounty area this year in support of the organization’s Giving Tree Program. The program is designed to aid familes in need during the holidays by donating presents for children. Each gift is $25 and a minimum of three gifts is required for each child sponsored - a total contribution of $75 If interested in participating, contact volunteer@framingham.edu. Rachel’s Challenge will be coming to DPAC on November 13th as part of FSU’s week of kindness. Rachel’s Challenge is a national nonprofit organization based on the life and writing of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine tragedy in 1999. The organization is “designed to equip students to start and sustain a chain reaction of kindness and compassion that transforms schools and communities,” according to the Rachel’s Challenge website.

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FSU celebrates 175 years at State House gala By Kaila Braley Editor-in-Chief

President F. Javier Cevallos (left) announced FSU’s new goal to raise $12 million for student scholarships at the 175th anniversary gala held at the State House in Boston this past Saturday night. The event was attended by three former presidents including Helen Heineman (bottom right), Timothy Flanagan (bottom left) and Robert Martin (top right). Many FSU administration and faculty members also attended alongside alumni and student class and organization presidents.

FSU has already raised $5.9 million since July 1, 2011 when the Comprehensive Campaign, titled “Investing in Student Success: The Campaign for Framingham State University,” was first launched. The initial goal was to raise $10 million for student scholarships. The new goal is to raise $12 million within seven years. Seven million of

those funds will be used for student scholarships, new endowment funds and annual fund support. Two million dollars will be used for University facilities, another $2 million will be used for faculty and academic programs and $1 million will be used for equipment and technology. Massachusetts State Senator Karen Spilka (left) addressed the audience. She referenced some of FSU’s well known alumni, like Mary Miles Bib, Ruth Wakefield and Christa McAuliffe, as examples of inspirational pioneers. She added that FSU “continues to be a leader among all of the state universities.”

Above, SGA President Kendall Valente greeted 100-year-old FSU alumna Kathleen Roberts. The two met at her 100th birthday celebration earlier this semester.

Live music played throughout the event. Guests, such as student leaders (left) mingled, viewed a presentation discussing the new comprehensive campaign and ate a four-course meal.

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THE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN Wom en Men 57.5% 42.5%

If planning to vote, who do you plan to vote for? Baker 13.5%

Unknown 40%

Other 2.5%

Resid Com ent 70.5% mute r 29.5 %

Coakley 19.75%

Not Registered 29.25%

Do you favor a women’s right to choose? No 7.25%

Yes 92.75%

5% 18.7 % n a hm 8.75 Fres more 1 % 25 ho Sop nior 31. 5% Ju 1.2 or 3 i n e S

Do you support same-sex marriage?

What is the most important issue facing the new governor?

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said Valente. “That was our really big goal.” Despite their efforts, some students still find voting inconvenient. “I don’t have a way to get home to vote, is the problem,” said Geoffrey Ducharme, a senior math major. “They always put it in the middle of the week and I don’t have a car. Doing the absentee ballot takes too long.” Kourtney Kacian, a junior biology major, said, “I don’t know how to get an absentee ballot, and I don’t go home often enough to get one. [I’m] not really [informed]. I didn’t try. I bet there’s a lot of ads on TV- I just don’t watch TV.” Leah Forristall, a sophomore nutrition major, said, “The only reason I’m registered to vote is because [SGA] gave me a free T-shirt.” Paolo BonTempo, a junior environmental studies major, said, “I remember voting for a lady in the primary election, I think. … I only voted for her because my grandmother told me to. … I’m not going to vote because I really just don’t care.” Danielle Winters, who is not registered to vote, said she does not believe what she is being told by the candidates. “I’m not really interested in voting because I don’t think that watching the politicians talk gives me any information about what’s actually happening and what they’re actually about, and what’s going to happen,” Winters said. “I think it’s all puppetry. I don’t trust the politicians.” Latimer said these campaigns are not specifically “courting the younger demographic to vote.” He believes they are focusing on all voters rather than specific age groups. “The campaigns are trying to get any individuals who are registered out to vote, which includes independents in Massachusetts,” said Latimer. He added, “I am not sure any candidate, local or statewide, would spend a great deal of time and money attempting

to get students interested in their candidacy and campaign if they are unlikely to vote.” Jobs and the Economy The Gatepost survey asked students to identify the most important issue facing the new governor. Thirty-eight percent of the 400 students surveyed agreed it is “job creation/ economic stability.” Jaleel Wingard, a sophomore education major, said, “It would definitely help if there were more employment opportunities as a college kid. People want to go out. Life and fun costs money.” According to Coakley’s campaign website, “The core foundation of the Coakley-Kerrigan growth strategy is to invest in our people. ... We know the best way to build an economy that is fair and prosperous, that creates opportunity for all and levels inequalities, is to invest in providing a world-class education and workforce training aligned with our new economy.” Caitlyn Murray, a sophomore geography major, said, “State education and college fees [are the most important issues to address] because they’re out of hand.” While Coakley explicitly addresses the relationship between education and the economy, Baker’s campaign is more focused on growing the economy by helping small businesses. “ Charlie has proposed a series of economic initiatives aimed at increasing opportunity for Massachusetts workers with a focus on growing small businesses, especially in those neighborhoods and regions of the state that are suffering from economic stagnation and high unemployment,” according to his campaign website. In-state tuition for “illegal immigrants” According to the Gatepost survey, 259 students, about 65 percent, do not support

No 5%

Do you agree with giving in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants? Yes 33.75%

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giving in-state tuition to “illegal immigrants” who attend college, whereas 135 students, roughly 34 percent, do support it, and six students, 1.5 percent, left the question blank. “The goal is to get an education,” said Belwin Koudah, a junior business major. “Why wouldn’t you want to make in-state tuition low for them? In the end, we’re all chasing after one thing, and that’s to live a successful life after college.” According to the National Immigration Law Center, “The latest version of the DREAM Act, also known as the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, was introduced on May 11, 2011.” The DREAM Act is a bill that offers an opportunity for permanent residency to immigrants who meet a number of prerequisites regarding their moral character and civil engagement. Massachusetts’ current governor, Deval Patrick, announced in November 2012 that the commonwealth would enact a policy to join 12 other states throughout the country in allowing the children of “illegal immigrants” to attend Massachusetts colleges while paying in-state tuition. In their final broadcasted gubernatorial debate last Tuesday, Baker and Coakley had opposing views on the issue. Coakley showed her support of Patrick’s decision and is hoping to expand the number of Massachusetts residents who are granted access. Baker, however, only supports the policy for those who have legal work permits and will be able to enter the work force following their studies. Many students who said they are opposed to giving in-state tuition to “illegal immigrants” were unwilling to be quoted on the record. “I believe that all individuals should have equal access [to education], but also education that is not free,” said Sean Vazquez, a junior criminology major. “It’s not necessarily a right, but a privilege.” He added, “It’s an investment on our

part that they’ll be [productive members of our society].” Gay marriage and reproductive rights Of the students surveyed, 94 percent said they support gay marriage, five percent said they do not and one percent left the question blank. Nearly 93 percent of students surveyed said they support a woman’s right to choose, while 7 percent of students said they do not. “We’re still in a transition period,” said Deanna Martinez, a freshman history major. “As much as it angers me [that the U.S. is still undecided on abortion and women’s rights], we’re all in this together, if you want to be trite.” Both Coakley and Baker have addressed these topics in their campaigns. “Martha is proud to have been part of the fight to ensure equal treatment for all,” according to her campaign website. “[She] is proud to have received the endorsement of MassEquality, but knows there is still much work to be done.” For Baker, “the issue of marriage equality isn’t political, it’s personal. In 1983, Charlie’s brother Alex first came out to Charlie and his family. For the past ten years, Alex has been married to his husband Butch,” according to Baker’s campaign website. His website states that he is pro-choice and will continue to supports a woman’s right to choose in Massachusetts. Patrick Holden, a junior business major, said, “I am [registered to vote]. ... There’s no one I like. I’m not paying attention as much as I should. If I were to vote, I wouldn’t be making an educated choice.”

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The Gatepost Editorial

Yak attack

Op/Ed

Most students on campus are familiar with Yik Yak. We’ve all either scrolled through the anonymous posts ourselves, or have been told what people have posted by our friends who use the app. For those of you who may not know, Yik Yak is an app which allows people to post thoughts anonymously, while viewing, commenting on Dating, while difficult, requires courage our age don’t know how to date. and rating posts of those within a one-and-a-half-mile radius. It was on the parts of both parties involved in the I think new forms of communication inan app created for college students, and has gained popularity pretty experience. crease our fear and anxiety of being rejectquickly, especially on our campus. Comedian Louis C.K. articulated his ed, as well as make face-to-face interaction As a student newspaper which tries to represent and amplify the thoughts on dating quite beautifully during more uncomfortable for many of us, as we voice of the student body, we at The Gatepost have been interested in one of his stand-up routines when he said have become accustomed to communicating finding out what students on this campus talk about when they are not something to the effect of, it takes courage indirectly. inhibited by having their name connected to their comments. for a man to ask out a woman, and it takes And I feel the article glossed over the Because of the nature of anonymity online, there is a significant courage for that woman to say yes, because difficulty girls face when dating. Typipercentage of posts that are highly inappropriate. Whether they statistically, men are the number one threat cally, they wait until someone asks them are requests to “hook up,” comments about drinking or sexist and to women. out - they must wait for somebody else to racist remarks, there is no shortage of posts that would make your According to a May 16 article in The make the first move, and that can take quite grandmother cringe. Boston Globe, a professor at Boston Univer- some time. And when someone they like fiBut looking beyond the inappropriate posts, there is something sity required her students to go on a date as nally asks them out, they must face the fact unique about this app that is drawing our community’s attention: it part of a course she teaches, as she said she that they have to either reject a stranger or creates an opportunity to connect with other students on campus in a doesn’t think people our age know how to someone they know (in which case they’re way that typical social interactions would never allow. date. probably ruining someone’s day), or they When names, faces, genders, races and cliques are taken out of the The concept of asking someone out is accept the date (in which case they’re either easier than actually doing it. All you really taking a friendship to the next level, or goequation, the user is left with a whole campus full of students who have to say is, “I would like to take you out ing somewhere alone with someone they’ve face the same day-to-day experiences, and can now talk to each other on a date.” never met). about them in a way that fosters a kind of distanced kinship. There’s no The inquiry, while just ten words, can be Regardless of the change in technology, pressure to friend someone, to gain a certain number of likes on a post mind-numbingly painful for guys. dating has, and always will, present chalor to create an impressive profile. It’s stripped down communication Questions such as, “What if she says no?” lenges to everyone. that makes the interactions just that: honest and candid communication. and “Will she think I’m weird?” may enter No matter how the world progresses techOf course, a lot of these posts discuss the shared experiences of the minds of those seeking a date with some- nologically, socially, economically, we must witnessing cute squirrels outside classroom windows, complaining one they like. not lose our courage. about cafeteria food or facing the daily challenges of using public Phones and online communication hinder residence hall bathrooms. While these aren’t the most profound face-to-face communication, but I disagree Mark Wadland discussions, they are universal experiences that bond us as a student with the professor’s assertion that people Opinions Editor body despite our differences. This Thursday, in fact, two of the top four posts on Yik Yak are asking students to stay safe at parties this Halloween weekend. “Hey everyone, Halloween is fun, but make sure your [sic] safe. Look out for your friends, no one wants a fun night ruined by a tragic morning. With that said have an awesome weekend,” one of these messages said. It gained 48 “up votes.” There are a lot of posts that ask for relationship advice, or simply say something that resonates with a lot of other students. That blind connection is meaningful, precisely because there are no profiles, According to www.CDC.gov, 33,783 peo- of an empty shuttle whose driver had the friends or followers. A given user has no reason to up-vote a yak other ple died in car accidents in the United States engine running, waiting for students who than being able to relate to what it says - no hidden agenda necessary. during the year 2011. This fact crossed my might need to go to the parking lot at noon This college-aged generation seems to be constantly criticized for mind as my head smashed into the air con- on a Sunday. After fifteen minutes of waitrelying too heavily on technology, which supposedly blocks them ditioning system I was hunched under while ing, one student sleepily stepped on and the from connecting with others in a “real” way. It can be argued, however, riding the shuttle to work. The girl in front driver took off, leaving the rest of us in the that apps like this create a new kind of communication that allows of me flew backwards, falling victim to the dust, still late for work. individuals to create communities through interactions that couldn’t The most frustrating part of the abject inevitable physics of a bus that has been exist without these technologies. packed with more bodies than it can handle. failure of the shuttle system is the fact that It can’t be ignored, however, that there is also a risk to this app that The force of her momentum knocked me it is flaunted as a huge convenience during we at The Gatepost encourage users to take seriously. Some people backwards into the Emergency Door I had tours of the campus. A large part of the reapost yaks asking to meet up with anyone who will come. Some invite become gradually pressed against as I clung son I came to FSU (carless) was because I students to rooms to buy alcohol or “hook up.” was told I would have safe, reliable transto a wheel-chair ramp for dear life. In other cases, posts will name specific people and bully them The mere danger of the shuttle might be portation to and from work. If the univerharshly because there are no consequences. In fact, blocks have been tolerable if it were a remotely reliable meth- sity is going to leave an institution in place put up around some elementary and middle schools to avoid this kind od of transportation. However, nearly every that clearly is unsafe and frequently makes of bullying. day, the shuttle will reach capacity and leave people late, the least they could do is not brag about it. To anyone who knows a prostudents stranded. While this is the downside to permitting complete freedom of Such was the case last week, when I was spective student considering attending FSU, speech, the posts are regulated by the community. If a post gets more running late for work. Given that the shut- I encourage you to warn them of the shuttle then five down votes, it is removed from the feed. At our school, the tle’s “maximum capacity” is so generous system, at least until appropriate changes posts may be inappropriate but they don’t seem to get as intense, that it puts students in clear danger, I was are made. aggressive or negative as they might. not initially upset that I had to wait for the We urge students to use this app as a way of connecting with those on Phil McMullin next one. My anger came when I was forced Staff Writer this campus they may otherwise never interact with - but precede with to wait alongside ten other students in front caution, both to keep themselves safe and to protect the community that can be built through this platform. Most likely, Yik Yak is a fad that will fade over time, but the ways in which it has allowed students to interact without consequences of being candid is, ultimately, meaningful on a campus this small. It’s this kind of freedom of speech and universal communication that The we Gatepost welcomes submissions from students, faculty and staff for the Op/Ed page. Please send submissions under 300 words to gatepost@framingham.edu. should all be trying to bring into real-life situations.

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October 31, 2014

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out. Across campus we have the McCarthy Center. Unfortunately, this building over the last few years has been the center of complaints when it comes to immobility and traffic. Much of the blame was credited to the small cafeteria size, but after the fabulous addition was added, I still find it difficult to get into the McCarthy Center. There are often still lines backing out of the doors. Then, you have to swim your way through the crowd to make it to the staircase, the game room or the fourth and fifth floors. If you are headed to class or an office space upstairs, you are presented with the task of getting up to the fourth or fifth floor without being hit in the face by a door. How can students be so susceptible to being hit in the face by all of these doors? The answer is that there is no way for people to know that you are behind the door. I have had many close calls with a door to the face while trying to get to the Student Accounts office. Somewhere along this journey, should I need to use the restrooms, I have to physically prepare myself for the experience of opening the bathroom’s main door. Despite the sweat on your brow, and the burning in your calves, you are opening an actual door to the bathroom. Why is it so heavy? The world may never know. But a word of advice - watch out, because those doors will also come dangerously close to hitting you in the face. Our doors around campus need to be fixed. It will improve the flow of traffic, the comfort levels of living on campus and the doors will have finally served their purpose. Danielle Butler Staff Writer

Whenever Halloween rolls around, someone will inevitably write a list of safety tips. But it’s always the same boring advice, like, “Don’t eat your trick-or-treat bag” or “don’t light mailboxes on fire.” I’d like to offer some practical advice, regarding such things as finding razor blades in candy - specifically, the fact that I highly doubt this has been, or ever will be, an actual issue. Our society barely has the patience to deal with modern packaging, let alone the time and effort it would take to hide a foreign object in pre-packaged food. It’s even more unlikely when you take the “fun size” epidemic into consideration. “Fun size” gets its name from the fact that “laughably miniature” was considered poor marketing. But, in turn, this means that a razor would not fit inside a piece of “fun size” candy. So, I’m pretty sure the whole razor blade thing is a myth. Besides, even if it isn’t, there’s something even worse that can show up in your trick-or-treat bag. It’s the worst thing to happen to candy since “fun size”: black licorice. Before anyone gets the wrong idea, I would like to stress that this has nothing to do with the fact that it’s black or that it’s licorice. I actually like Twizzlers, which taste like some sort of food (even if it’s blatantly artificial). Black licorice, however, tastes like asphalt.

In fact, I firmly believe (and have yet to receive any evidence to the contrary) that black licorice is rubberized asphalt designed in retaliation for all the vandalized Jack-O-Lanterns. I still don’t understand why people feel it’s a good idea to smash Jack-OLanterns. Not only is it just plain rude, we could face even worse retaliation, like being forced to wear plastic vampire teeth for a month or - as terrifying as it is to imagine - U2 forcibly downloading another album onto our iPods. But I’m getting a bit off topic. My point is that black licorice is evil. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with it. For instance, if you see black licorice coming towards you, you should probably lie down and wait for whatever hallucinogen you ingested to wear off before you hurt yourself. And if you’re given black licorice, you can just throw it away. Or, if you’re feeling particularly innovative, you can melt it down and use it to repave your driveway. And with that, I would like to wish you a safe and happy Halloween. Unless you’re reading this in November, in which case happy Thanksgiving.

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ARTS & FEATURES

October 31, 2014

Sri Lankan culture comes to FSU

Traditional Sri Lankan band Behri mezmerized the

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audience with soulful drumming and dancing.

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By Cameron Grieves Staff Writer

Earlier this week, the traditional Sri Lankan band Behri held a midday performance in the McCarthy Center forum. Hailing from New York, the band’s name translates to “drums” which are solely featured in their act. Behri performed many traditional Sri Lankan folk songs as well as dances, along with the incorporation of Indian and African drumming elements later on in the show. The band members proved sufficiently skilled in their craft, and it was a treat to

watch them try and outdo one another with their solos. During the performance, many audience members simply found themselves clapping along to the beat. During one particular dance performance, one of the band members donned a wild-looking blue mask and laughed his way through the audience. This was explained as one of the more light-hearted performances typical of Sri Lankan rituals that last well into the night. The audience at this performance showed no signs of tiring, and the sheer joy of the band’s playing and the beauty of the dances seemed in-

fectious to many, including freshman Anthony Grassetti. “The dancers had good musicality, and it was a high-energy performance,” he said. One of the songs pitted two of the musicians together in a drumming battle of sorts. They each took turns copying each other’s rhythm, adding their own improvisations to it as the song progressed. The lightning-fast movement of their hands was aweinspiring. When asked what his most memorable moment during the show was, junior Majid Shanaa said, “Probably the drum battle. I thought that was

pretty awesome. … The beats they were playing were timed in more of an accessible way, like Western drumming. … It was really raw.” During one of the last songs, Behri proved that they put on more than just a musical performance, when one of their members entertained the crowd by simultaneously balancing several spinning discs on long wooden poles. These theatrical elements, along with the traditional dancing and the ferocious rhythm of the drums, make Behri a truly remarkable band.

Pioneers of FSU Arts & Features

October 31, 2014

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Library exhibit “FSU Pioneers” was coordinated by Colleen Previte, the school’s archivist.

By Alexandra Gomes Staff Writer

The Henry Whittemore Library is the site of Framingham State’s new exhibit called “FSU Pioneers,” which highlights 12 alumni who were considered to be pioneers of education. The exhibit opened late Tuesday afternoon, and was coordinated by Colleen Previte, the school’s archivist, as part of FSU’s 175th-anniversary celebration. Among the 12 pioneers are women such as Helen Heineman, Annie Johnson and the very first graduate Mary Smith, who went on to work with the blind and deaf. Included in the exhibit are journals, old newspaper articles, photographs and portraits. “We wanted to highlight some of our pioneers

“The idea was to take that concept of pioneers and select people and groups who really pioneered the evolution of this institution over those 175 years.” -Susanne Conley, vice president of enrollment and student development because we feel like we’re a pioneer institution in itself as far as being the first state public normal school,” said Previte. After extensive research, the alumni were narrowed down to just 10, but as Previte said, “There were just a few we couldn’t ignore, so it became 12 pioneers.” One of the chosen pioneers, Corinna Shattuck, was a missionary in Turkey. During her time there, she sheltered the townspeople during the Armenian massacre, and saved 175 lives. Another pioneer was the well-known Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space. She was chosen out of 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher to venture into space, which ended tragically when her shuttle, the Challenger, broke apart shortly after launch. The exhibit also features the first men to ever at-

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Pictured above is an outfit worn in the early days of the Normal School, which is on display in the library. tend Framingham State, and plays on the university’s origins as the first national teacher training school. “It kind of gives you a clear image of where Framingham State started,” said Billy Levitsky, a senior education major. “A lot of people don’t get it was one of the first institutions in America, specifically for education.” Most of the students passing through had little knowledge of the new exhibit. “I usually don’t come to these things because I’m so busy,” said Alyssa Trybus, a senior elementary education and Spanish major. Vice President of Enrollment and Student Development Susanne Conley said, “The idea was to take that concept of pioneers and select people and groups who really pioneered the evolution of this institution over those 175 years.”

Yik Yak: anonimity in an app

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By Spencer Harry Staff Writer

Students on campus have been talking about their concerns and responsibilities associated with posting online in response to the rise in popularity of two new apps, Yik Yak and Fade, which allow users to post text or photos anonymously. Yik Yak, an app for iOS and Android devices, allows people to anonymously create and view posts within a one-and-a-half-mile radius, depending on how many other users are nearby. Users up vote or down vote posts that they either like or dislike, and can also comment anonymously. If a post gets more than five down votes,

it is removed from the feed. “It’s basically just Twitter for cowards,” said senior criminology major Aliana Ciampa. “Who wouldn’t voice their opinions if they didn’t have to be held accountable?” Junior chemistry major Ashley Fairweather said, “‘All the girls in North 642 can get it any time’ was what was posted about me and my roommates. When people posts things like that it feels violating because you don’t know who’s watching.” Co-founder of Yik Yak Brooks Buffington said in an interview with The Huffington Post, “We were naïve. We designed the app primarily for college students. Using the app the way we intended it to be used requires a certain amount of maturity and responsibility. We were idealistic about who possessed that.” Senior sociology major Mathew Davis said, “I’ve seen a lot of posts of people trying to meet other people. I don’t know how successful they’ve been, but I know I definitely wouldn’t meet up with anyone.” Fade, another new app for iPhone and Android smartphones, is similar to Yik Yak but allows users to post anonymous pictures along with text. “I think that Fade can definitely be used in the wrong way,” said senior economics major Thomas Barry. “In the wake of an [alleged] sexual assault at Framingham State, I’m concerned about the potential misuse and violation of privacy that this app allows for.”

Fade users may post as many photos to the app as they’d like. However, only one photo per day may be anonymous. In the short time the app has been available on the Framingham State campus, most users have opted to keep their name attached to their pictures. “I think Fade is a compelling app,” said top “Fader” senior Tyler DeMoura. “Like Yik Yak, it allows you to share social commentary with others around you by pairing words with a visual. The voting system adds another level, because the community gets to regulate itself and what kinds of things it finds amusing. It’s a nice spin on Instagram. It lets you see posts by people you wouldn’t necessarily follow, and therefore is more balanced to reflect the community at large.” To date, DeMoura’s account has been deactivated due to “reports of abuse.” DeMoura had 451 total likes across 24 photos. The more “likes” a photo receives on Fade, the longer it stays around in the communal chat room. Most photos posted since its launch have been of places around campus with humorous captions attached to them or pictures of students in class. “I think a lot of the posts on Yik Yak and Fade are pretty funny,” said senior visual communications major Jamie Chaves. “But I can see how people would find most of them gross. It’s just entertainment, not really useful. Only a fad. Soon Yik Yak and Fade will fade away.”

Arts & Features

October 31, 2014

Film Review: “Birdman” By Kyle Torres Staff Writer

It’s unprofessional to do this, but I’m calling it: “Birdman, or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)” is the best film of the year. I say this because it is going to be near impossible to top - the whole movie was edited together to look like a single shot, and the trick, or illusion if you will, really works. Michael Keaton is perfect, capturing the essence of his character’s dilemma flawlessly as a washed up actor, Riggan Thomas, trying to reboot his career. We really see the sadness in a brutal honesty through his performance just like we see his genuine “screw you - I’m going to do my thing” attitude. Edward Norton plays an insanely great antagonist who is trying to steal Riggan’s thunder with this play, while also psychologically chipping away at Riggan. He shines as a guy you love to want to punch. Emma Stone as Riggan’s daughter is great, especially during an applause-worthy monologue. Zach Galifinakis plays the straight-man in the role of Riggan’s manager. You don’t think it will work at first, knowing that Galifinakis is mostly known for playing very over-the-top characters, but he is spectacular. The direction of “Birdman” by Alejandro Gonzalez Iñárritu is amazing, capturing the film like a madcap, chaotic version of “Noises Off!” while still remaining entirely original in terms of tone,

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feel, aesthetics and overall atmosphere. Speaking of madcap chaos, the score by Antonio Sanchez is brilliant, being a single jazz drum set, which captures the rambling, street-performance feel of the characters and story. One critic has said that “Birdman” is a jazz film, and they are kind of right - it is chaotic but still with structure, and with a unique heart. The screenplay is also great. Its got biting satire mixed with funny slapstick, heartbreaking drama, thrilling moments, and pulls every scene off flawlessly. Iñárritu is a standout writer/director after

films like “Amores Perros” and “Babel,” and this comedic outing works extremely well in his repertoire. As for the cinematography, the sheer fact that the shooting and editing make the film look like it was shot in a single take is incredibly impressive, and quite a feat to pull off this well. I think that “Birdman” is a theatrical film, since a play features real people in a single take, which is how we see life. In “Birdman,” we get a single, unbroken shot that convinces us of an illusion because of its editing, which only shifts when the camera’s “eyes”

move with the body, making us feel like we are there, and that we are invested. My only complaint is that the film does leave behind a subplot or two, mostly in the department of love interests. However, this does not change the fact that “Birdman” is sharply witty, bitingly satirical, incredibly investing, thrilling, heartbreaking, enjoyable, heartfelt and unique in every single way. It’s my favorite movie of the year.

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SI L A

A Cross-Species Drama about Climate Change

SILA SILA is a production of Catalyst Collaborative@MIT at the Central Square Theather based in Cambridge, MA

The Arctic is melting and everyone wants a piece of it! In the race to shape the future of the region, a climate scientist, an Inuit activist and her daughter, two Canadian Coast Guard officers, an Inuit elder, and a polar bear all see their values challenged as their lives become intricately intertwined. The drama of the planet brought down to a human and animal scale, this staged reading of Sila will help audiences convert their grief into action.

Event jointly sponsored by the McAuliffe Center, Committee on Diversity and Inclusion, Arts and Ideas, and the Departments of Education, Physics and Earth Sciences, Art and Music and Communication Arts. For more information, please contact Irene Porro at iporro@framingham.edu

Arts & Features

October 31, 2014

Campus Conversations W h a t wa s t h e w o r s t t r e a t yo u By Danielle Butler ever recieved as a trick? & Brad Leuchte “Pretzels from some grandma down the street.” - Tim Bryan, sophomore

“A can of Diet Coke.” - Julia Fletcher, freshman

“A guy jumped out from behind a bush with tanning goggles on.”

“I got water and a stick of celery.” - Allison Bachman, freshman

- Kylie McCaul, sophomore

“Some lady gave me an open pack of saltines.”

“I got chased by turkeys and then I got egged.”

- Chris Bunce, junior

- Tyrone Rose, sophomore

Edited by Timothy E. Parker October 31, 2014 GIRL FRIENDS By Janet Wise ACROSS 1 H.H. Munro’s pen name 5 Plumbing or heating, e.g. 10 Slaps the cuffs on 14 Street ___ (acceptability, slangily) 15 More healthy 16 “You can say that again!” 17 Plot that thickens? 18 Earthenware cooking pots 19 Kind of palm 20 Oldie with a star character named Stone 23 Blotto 24 Some bridge positions 25 Shoot for (with “to”) 28 Brownish shade 30 Atoll protector 31 Envelop in mist 33 “Give ___ break!” 36 It followed a girl to school 40 ___ Lanka 41 DEAagents 42 “Don’t tread ___” 43 Settled a bill 44 “Crazy Legs” Hirsch and others 46 Old belt attachment

49 51 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

Banished to Elba, e.g. Tourist attraction inAmsterdam “Cut it out!” Listless dissatisfaction Opera star Word with “limit” or “share” Keep ___ to the ground “Iliad” war god Did great on, as a test Backs, anatomically Affirmative votes

DOWN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 22

Bunch With the bow, in scores Remove space between letters Pick from a lineup Athlete of the Century Jim Breathing sounds Back street ___ as a doornail Old attachment for “while” Long Island county Asian nursemaids Brought forth “The ___ of Kilimanjaro” Cause of inflation? Outer limit

Last issue’s solutions:

25 Supplies with weapons 26 Mark with a branding iron 27 “Frasier” actress Gilpin 28 New newts 29 Rank of KFC’s Sanders, briefly 31 Eagle or erne 32 “Yadda, yadda, yadda” 33 “Look ___ hands!” 34 TV award 35 Burrows and Vigoda 37 Eat greedily (with “down”) 38 My ___ Massacre 39 Sabbath 43 Made a small sound 44 City in New York 45 Basic unit of Romanian currency 46 Ziti, e.g. 47 Bit of high jinks 48 Fairy-tale figure 49 Baltimore’s ___ Harbor 50 Antarctic predators 52 Hit the books 53 The “A” inA.D. 54 Ireland, formerly 55 Eye layer 56 Part of Einstein’s equation

OCTOBER 24, 2014

Sports

The Rams football team remains undefeated in the MASCAC with a 5-0 record after victory over Plymouth State.

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Rams on the prowl: Football defeats Panthers 38-0

By Mike Ferris

Assistant sports editor

The offense clicked, the defense clicked and special teams clicked resulting in a 38-0 dismantling of Plymouth State. The Rams (6-1 overall, 5-0 conference) stretch their winning streak to five and remain unbeaten in the MASCAC

behind 499 yards of total offense and the defense’s first shutout of the season. Junior quarterback Matt Silva threw for 410 yards and four touchdowns. His lone interception came in the early minutes of the second quarter. It didn’t take long for Framingham to

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Senior safety Kevin Donahue had a team-high seven tackles against Plymouth State on Saturday.

jump out to an early lead as it went 65 yards on just three plays on the first offensive series of the afternoon. The drive was capped by a 43-yard Travis Hayes touchdown catch. After the defense forced a three and out on the Panthers’ first possession, Silva and the offense went back to work. This drive would look similar to the first as the Rams went 62 yards on five plays and ended when Silva and Hayes connected again, this time for a 21-yard score. Hayes’ second touchdown gave Framingham a 14-point cushion less than five minutes into the game. The second Panther possession ended the same as the first, a three and out, and the ensuing Framingham drive would result in more points. After completing five passes in a row down to the Panther 8, Silva threw three straight incompletions inside the ten to stall the drive and bring out junior place kicker Sean Wlasuk for a 25-yard field goal attempt that he was good with. The made field goal, Wlasuk’s season long, ended five plus minute drive and extended the Rams’ lead to 17-0. After a scoreless remainder of the first quarter, the second quarter was scoreless for almost its entirety. It wasn’t until less than two minutes to play before the half that Framingham struck again with a familiar combination. On first down from the Plymouth 32, Silva dropped back and saw Hayes open, after making the catch and taking it to the end zone for a touchdown, Framingham went to the break with 24-0 lead and Hayes had three touchdown catches, a season-high in a game for him. The second half went similarly to the first, the Panthers went three and out on their first possession and were forced to pay when the Ram offense got the ball back. A 4:16 drive for Framingham would end in a touchdown when sophomore running back Jalen Green ran the ball in from just over a yard out.

Green’s second touchdown of the season extended the lead to 31-0 and with nine minutes still left to play in the third quarter, Framingham wasn’t looking back. The end of the third quarter was the next and last time the Rams’ offense would find the end zone. With 2:07 left to play in the third, Silva found junior wide receiver Marcus Grant for a 35yard touchdown. The made extra point would make it 38-0 and would mark the end of the game for Framingham’s first stringers. Paired with the offensive outburst, the defense played a notable game, recording their first shutout, and was led by senior cornerback Lewis Bailey who came up with a third quarter pick. Sophomore linebacker Kyle Soja, senior defensive lineman Olajuwon Dickerson and junior defensive end Quentin Jones all recorded a sack. The sack was Soja’s first while Jones and Dickerson each recorded their fourth which has them tied for the team lead. The 499 total yards of offense were composed mostly of passing yards as six players found themselves in double digit receiving yards. Grant had a team-high 12 catches and 168 yards, he also had a touchdown, Hayes had six catches for 115 yards and a team-high three touchdown catches, senior Jared Gauthier had five for 61, freshman Michael Calicchio had three for 27, freshman Stephen Beahn had two for 23 and sophomore Colby Frodel had two for 11. The running game was headed by Green who carried five times for 37 yards, followed by sophomore Ricardo Calixte who had four attempts for 24 yards. Sophomore Aaron Owens rounded out the double-digit rushers, carrying five times for 15 yards. Framingham is set to travel to Mass. Maritime Saturday Nov. 1 for a noontime kickoff. The Rams look to build on their five game winning streak against the Buccaneers, who they pummeled 58-12 last year.

Sports

OCTOBER 31, 2014

Women’s soccer extends winning streak to four

Parent now all-time goal scorer for Lady Rams, notches 50-career goals

By Lauren Campbell Sports Editor

The women’s soccer team looked to extend their three-game conference winning streak as they traveled to take on Mass. Maritime to take on the struggling Buccaneers. Since 2008, the Lady Rams have had enormous success against the Bucs, winning each matchup since 2006 with five of those victories coming by way of the shutout. Framingham has put up an impressive 40 goals to Mass. Maritime’s loan goal in the previous six victories. Just 1:34 had expired from the clock when senior forward Marisa Parent netted the games first goal when she converted a pass from junior forward Brini Varetimos to beat the Bucs goalkeeper. The goal would be Parent’s sixth scored against Mass. Maritime since joining the Lady Rams as a freshman. In 2011, she completed the hat trick and just last season, she netted two more goals in the 5-0 shutout. The one-goal lead Framingham took into the break had been the teams’ smallest since the two teams started battling it out in 2008. The second half didn’t see much action until with just over six minutes left to play, junior midfielder Marissa Miele added some insurance for the visitors when she found the back of the net off a corner kick from senior forward Isabela DeSouza. The two goals proved to be all the Rams would need for their fourthstraight conference win and their 10 win overall. Junior goalie Sara Sullivan only needed to make one save for her fifth shutout of the season, capturing her seventh overall win, improving her record to 7-3.

Emmanuel, 21-10. The Lady Rams have won seven of their 11 victories in shutout fashion, winning their last four of five games by a score of 2-0 or better. Framingham closes out their regular season on Saturday when the Rams travel to take on MASCAC opponent, Westfield State at 1 p.m. The conference game will prove to be crucial for the second spot in the MASCAC standings as the Rams hold a slight advantage with a record of 5-1 as Westfield sits at 4-1-1.

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The women’s soccer team wraps up their regular season on Nov. 1 before heading into the postseason. On Wednesday, FSU played host to Emmanuel in a nonconference bout. It was Parent who struck first again just three minutes into the first frame when she was 25 yards out and sent a long strike down the field. Despite a leaping effort from the Saints goalie, Parent was able to get her team on the board, 1-0. The goal marked the senior’s 15 of the season and 49 overall, which put her in a three-way tie for most all-time goals with former Lady Rams’ Kellie Dewar, who played from 1987-1990, and Karen Burns, who played from 1994-97. Framingham would add an insurance goal from sophomore midfielder Lulu Foy when she scored her first collegiate goal, taking advantage of a collision between an Emmanuel defender and the goalie, leaving the net wide open for the

2-0 lead. After the Saints missed out on their best scoring opportunity in the 14 minute, the Rams held possession for most of the game. The home team added their third and final goal in the 40 minute when Sullivan sent a long kick that Parent took to the net and was able to beat Emmanuel’s goalie for the second time. The goal earned Parent a spot in the FSU history books as it marked her 50 goal, the most by any player in Rams history. “I’m extremely proud of this accomplishment,” Parent said. “But I definitely couldn’t have done it without the support of my teammates. Especially setting me up with all those scoring opportunities.” In the Rams’ 3-0 shutout, Sullivan made six saves and Framingham outshot

Marisa Parent Goals per year -------------------------2011- - - - - - - - - - 8 2012- - - - - - - - - - 8 2013- - - - - - - - 18* 2014- - - - - - - - - 16 * Team-high in goals for the season.

Field Hockey notches three second-half goals to narrowly beat Lasell

By Jennifer Johnson

Assistant Sports Editor

The field hockey team fell 5-0 on the road, to conference leader Keene State who is now 10-0 in the LEC and the Rams dropped to 2-8 Keene netted their only goal of the first half just 1:23 into the game off a shot by Sami Smith. Smith would go on to score a hat trick and assure the Owls a win. Junior Rosemary Talbot was a force in net for the rams notching six saves in the first half alone. Framingham held strong defensively in the first despite being outshot 14-1. The Rams were unable to spark their offense and Smith struck again five minutes into the second half notching her second of the game to make it 2-0. Keene’s third goal came from Mariah Barnett who scored off an assist from Sarah Hart for her seventh of the season. Smith rounded up her hat trick at the 60 minute mark for her 11th of the season. Framingham fought back

and junior Shannon O’Malley was able to get two shots off for the Rams but was unable to find the back of the net. The Owls scored their fifth and final goal with three minutes left in the game off a pass from Melissa Habelow

to Marisa Lemoine also notching her 11th of the season. Framingham State continued their action on Oct. 29 at home against Lasell College where they earned a hard fought win. The Rams came back from a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 scoring all three goals in the second half. In the first half the Rams had a slight edge in shots on goal 5-4 but were unable Melina Bourdeau/The Gatepost to capitalize. The game The field hockey team snapped their longest was scorelosing streak of the season with a 3-2 win over Lasell. less until the

14 minute when Lasell’s Francesca Ceppetelli scored off a long pass from Ashley Gleason. Lasell scored again 15 minutes later off a Gleason goal assisted by Kristine Jackson. That was the end of the score sheet for Lasell and FSU got on the board in the second half at 41:25 off a goal from junior Cady Kelly marking her 13 of the year. The assist went to senior Rhea Urbaniak who leads the team with 8. Kelly struck again one minute later off a pass from Lynne Sirchia to make it even 2-2. Lasell took a timeout in an attempt to regroup, they spent the next ten minutes in Framingham’s defensive end but were unable to score. FSU quickly got the ball into Lasell’s defensive end where O’Malley scored a lone goal to bring home the win. The Ram’s see action next on Saturday Nov. 1 at 12 pm to wrap up the season at LEC member Salem State University.

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Men’s soccer shutout by Mass. Maritime, Clark Rams conclude season on Saturday against Westfield

By Mike Ferris

Assistant sports editor

The Rams’ losing streak sinks to five following a pair of defeats last week. The first of the two came when Framingham hosted conference opponent Mass. Maritime. Prior to kick off the two teams were tied for third place in the MASCAC but 90 minutes would be enough to separate them. Just under five minutes in, Bucs’

The men’s soccer team is in a three-way tie for fifth place in the MASCAC with Worcester and Westfield State with a 2-3-1 record.

foward Connor McInnis started the scoring when he headed a corner service past Rams’ goalkeeper Jake Nichols. Later, in the 19 minute, Mass. Maritime would tack on some insurance in the form of Nick Parker’s sixth goal of the season. Parker’s tally came off of an assist from goalkeeper Joe Cohen and put his squad on top 2-0, a lead that the Bucs would not squander. The remainder of the game was played scoreless despite several Framingham scoring chances. The Rams outshot the Bucs 17-13 and were able to get seven shots on goal but Cohen held strong making saves on each of his opportunities. Nichols ended the game with two saves and two goals against. Cory Carderio led the Rams in shots with five and shots on goal with four. Framingham looked to avenge that loss when it traveled to Clark on Oct. 29. The Cougars, who were three games under .500, heading into this nonconference matchup, looked much better than their record showed and it didn’t take long for them to strike. In the 11 minute, Oscar Zapata was

played a cross from Alberto Polo-Herrera that he wouldn’t fail to finish. Zapata wasn’t finished. Twenty minutes later, in the 30 minute, Cougar back Michael Spanos played a ball in that Zapata capitalized on again. The goals marked numbers eight and nine on the year for the senior. The 2-0 score held until halftime and the lone goal that came in the second half was merely insurance for Clark. With only four minutes left, Tim Rovnak finished the third and final Cougar goal, a goal that punctuated Clark’s first home shutout since early September. Similarly to the Mass. Maritime game, Framingham led in multiple categories including shots, which they won 18-12, shots on goal, 9-6 and corner kicks, 8-4. Carderio led the team in shots once again with six, he now has a team-high 66 shots this year, followed by Suhairu Kato who has 37 and Bryan DaSilva and Maycon Malta who have 25 each. Nichols made three saves and allowed three goals to Clark which moves his season save percentage to .737. Framingham is scheduled to play its

season finale Saturday Nov. 1 against conference opponent Westfield State. The Rams (4-11-2 overall, 2-3-1 conference) look to gain some kind of traction heading into the postseason as they sit in the lower half of the MASCAC standings.

The two shutouts were the teams’ seventh and eighth shutout losses of the season.

Volleyball captures 20 win of season

By Jennifer Johnson Assistant sports editor

The Rams went on the road for a trimatch against Keene State College and UMass Dartmouth on Saturday Oct. 25 defeating Keene 3-2 and falling to UMass 3-0. Last week, sophomore Alycia Rackliffe was named ECAC Division III Volleyball Player of the Week, she continued with her success as a key player in the win over Keene State. She said, “It’s nice to be recognized as a top player in New England but it’s truly a recognition

of how well the team is do-

ing.” Rackliffe was all over the board with 15 kills, four digs, four blocks, and two aces. Junior Annie Deloid also helped lift the Rams to victory with a total of 14 kills and five digs. There were also strong efforts from sophomore Julia Wan and senior Courtney Wilbur. Wan tallied 13 kills and seven digs and Wilbur racked up an impressive 27 digs. FSU confidently won the first set 25-16 and fell to UMass Dartmouth

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Alycia Rackliffe (15) had 15 kills on Oct. 25, bringing her total to 340 on the season which leads the team.

The volleyball team closes out their regular season on Nov. 1 at Westfield State. in both the second and third sets 25-23. The Rams fought back to win the fourth set 25-20 and forced a fifth. The fifth set was evenly matched going point for point until it was tied at 11 and the Rams pulled away to win 15-12. The Rams weren’t able to walk away from their final match with a win, Keene State won in three straight sets, 25-22, 25-8 and 25-12. Rackliffe had nine kills and Wan added six with eight digs. Wilbur played well defensively with seven digs. Women’s Volleyball was handed their third loss in four straight games, falling 3-2 to Rivier University in a non-conference matchup at home on Tuesday Oct. 28. This dropped the Rams’ record to 2011 on the season while they remain 5-0 in the conference. Another strong performance from Deloid helped boost the Rams into a

fifth set against Rivier. Deloid had ten kills, eight digs, and one block, to fill the stat sheet. Junior Danielle Girard added a game-high of 22 digs and nine kills. Wan added nine kills, nine digs and one ace. The Rams won the first set 25-19 and lost the second and third 25-15 and 2519. They fought back to win the fourth 25-20 and force the fifth where they fell 15-12. Women’s Volleyball plays in their final game of the regular season this Saturday Nov. 1 away at Westfield State University. This game will determine whether the Rams will walk away with an undefeated MASCAC record this season. When asked about the final win Rackliffe said, “The final win is up to us, if we play well then we should be able to get it done.”

October 31, 2014

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Students spend the evening in downtown Salem (above), sponsored by the History Club. History Club meets Wednesdays at 1:30 in May 111A. Dining Services went all out at the annual Halloween dinner (right) with decorations and festive food.

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