October 9, 2020

TH E G ATEP O ST Framingham State’s award-winning independent student newspaper since 1932

Volume 89 • Issue 4

FSUgatepost.com

October 9, 2020

MSCA librarians and day faculty ratify one-year contract extension

By Robert Johnson Jr. Arts & Feature Editor Over the summer, the Board of Higher Education and the Massachusetts State College Association (MSCA) negotiated a one-year collective bargaining agreement between the two parties, to be in effect until June 30, 2021.

From Sept. 21-24, day union members of the MSCA participated in an electronic vote to “ratify the tentative agreement on a one-year day contract extension that include health and safety agreements,” according to an email from MSCA President CJ O’Donnell.

The agreement details issues ranging from faculty pay to COVID-19 protocols for AY 2020-21.

According to Sarah Pilkenton, chemistry and food science professor at Framingham State University and a member of the union’s contract negotiation team, the union was more focused on negotiating about work conditions, rather than prioritizing a pay increase.

Donald Halsing / THE GATEPOST

FSU students (from left) Ryan, Owen, Sayana, Duncan, and Patricia enjoyed the fall weather outside Mary Miles Bibb Hall Oct. 8.

News SGA pg. 3 DUAL ENROLLMENT pg. 5

Opinions

EVEN THE PRESIDENT pg. 8 MY UTERUS, MY CHOICE pg. 9

Sports

Big Sean revisits his hometown for a second victory lap

By Jared Graf Asst. Arts & Features Editor When Big Sean began teasing a sequel to his fan-favorite “Detroit” mixtape earlier this year, I was admittedly a bit skeptical.

Not all great things need a follow up.

I loved “Detroit” but wondered how Sean would be able to capture that same lightning in a bottle eight years later. Only three songs into “Detroit 2” and I was eating my words, doubts aside.

The album is a nice balance between Big Sean’s old and new sound.

Although he’s mainly mature and introspective throughout the 21-track

Arts & Features DISTINGUISHED FACULTY pg. 12 ALUMNI THROUGH THE DECADES pg. 14

dedication to his hometown, Sean channels his overtly-juvenile “Finally Famous” days on a few songs, which only adds authenticity to the project.

With a cast of music’s most streamed artists - Post Malone, Travis Scott, Eminem, Young Thug, and Ty Dolla $ign to name a few - it should come as no surprise that “Detroit 2” moved 103,000 units in its first week on the charts, earning Sean his third number one album.

Sean kicks off the project with “Why Would I Stop?” an upbeat, aggressive intro track accompanied by a choppy flow. “Dilla and Pimp C, the trilla, this might go too trill for Triller though / I see you critical,

I’m not hospitable, favorite rappers I done cut they umbilical,” he callously spits.

Aside from a cliché and borderline corny hook, Sean’s wordplay is on point, and he effectively sets the tone for the project with one gameday anthem of many.

Speaking of gameday anthems, “Don Life” is the official song of the 2020 NBA Finals - and one of the project’s stand-out tracks. Big Sean taps Lil Wayne for his best guest verse in years, which shouldn’t come as a surprise to seasoned fans who know Sean has repeatedly brought out the best in Wayne.

See BIG SEAN page 11

Senior soccer captains reminisce on final season

By Danielle Achin Staff Writer

WOMEN’S SOCCER pg. 10

See CONTRACTS page 4

Framingham State’s senior soccer co-captains Jasmine Lees, Jessica Morgan, and Paige Roberts were more than ready to dominate the field for the upcoming season alongside their teammates.

While the team was preparing for the start of the new season, no one was ready for the devastating news their season would be taken from them due to the outbreak of COVID-19.

Lees came from Middleborough, where she had been playing soccer since she was 3 years old and decided to continue playing at Framingham

State.

“I started out with soccer and then I played softball and things like that over the years, but soccer was the one that really stuck,” Lee said.

Morgan - who grew up in Framingham and has played soccer since the age of 4 - chose to continue her athletic career at FSU. “People always asked, ‘Do you want to play another sport?’ and I was always like, ‘I really like soccer!’’’

Morgan said. “Everyone in my family said to play basketball, and I played a little bit in high school, but it was never where soccer was.”

Roberts, who has grown up in Acton for the last 10 years, started play-

ing soccer around 7 years of age along with other sports as well.

“I started with basketball, and at the same time I did track and field, lacrosse, softball, and then soccer was in the middle - but I just fell in love with soccer.”

Before their last season could start, the seniors chance to take the field representing Framingham State colors was ultimately terminated.

Lees said, “I actually had a pretty rough summer and soccer was really going to get me through that, so just hearing that it wasn’t happening I was just ... devastated.

See SOCCER page 10

INSIDE: OP/ED 8 • SPORTS 10 • ARTS & FEATURES 11

NEWS

2 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

Editorial Board

Gatepost Interview

Editor-in-Chief Ashley Wall

Bruce Bucci

Associate Editors Donald Halsing Cara McCarthy

Professor of ASL

News Editors Leighah Beausoleil

By Caroline Gordon Editorial Staff

Arts & Features Editors Brennan Atkins Robert Johnson Jr.

What is your role at FSU and what does your job entail?

I am a professor, and I am the program coordinator, which means that I coordinate all the American Sign Language classes, the Interpreter Training Program and the Deaf Studies program.

Those are my two basic roles - professor and coordinator. I am also the advisor to the ASL Club. I am involved in the Council for Diversity and Excellence, so I serve on that committee.

Asst. Arts & Features Editor Jared Graf Opinions Editor McKenzie Ward Design Editor Kathleen Moore Photos Editor Caroline Gordon Staff Writers Danielle Achin Patrick Brady Kaitlin Burch Dan Fuentes Haley Hadge Ashlyn Kelly Caroline Lanni Johan Perez Lydia Staber Advisor Dr. Desmond McCarthy Asst. Advisor Elizabeth Banks

What is your educational and professional background?

My educational background is, I studied social sciences and secondary education, and that’s where I have my teaching license. I focused on social studies and history and I have a B.A. degree from Rhode Island College. I have a master’s degree in deaf education and a teacher license from McDaniel College. And I also have an educational leadership, EDS degree, and that is from Gallaudet University. My professional career basically started as a teacher in elementary, middle, and high school. I taught all those levels for deaf children.

I taught at the Rhode Island School of the Deaf, and I taught social studies, history, and deaf studies. I taught those students for about 12 years - then, after that, I joined Boston University. I taught in the Deaf Studies Program and I was also the program director at Boston University. I taught Deaf Studies courses and American Sign Language courses. Sometimes, I would be involved in the Deaf Education Program, meaning I was responsible for pre-practicum and practicum supervision. I had to make sure the Boston University students were prepared to become teachers and for work in the field. worked at oston University for a total of 15 years, 10 years as a full-time faculty member, and five years as an ad unct faculty member. I also worked at the Rhode Island School of the Deaf during my time as adjunct faculty, and then I decided I wanted to be a full-time professor at Boston University. Then, the opportunity arose at Framingham State University - they were looking for a full time, tenure-track to teach ASL and Deaf Studies as well as coordinate the program. So, I decided to apply, and I feel truly blessed to be here.

What made you interested in studying education?

Well, I am from a deaf family. I am third-generation deaf in my family. I watched my grandparents and their education and compared that to my

100 State Street McCarthy Center Room 410 Framingham, MA 01701-9101 Phone: (508) 626-4605 Fax: (508) 626-4097 gatepost@framingham.edu

@TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

Courtesy of Framingham State own educational experiences. I felt that I really wanted to study education and Deaf Studies so that I could make sure that deaf children had the appropriate language models and the appropriate role models. As a deaf person, I could give all those opportunities to my deaf students so that they could develop a strong language base and strong identities as deaf children and deaf adults - plus, acknowledging, respecting, and valuing their own backgrounds, ethnic relations, and cultures. My philosophy for teaching is different than the traditional philosophy of speaking and signing at the same time. Based on research over the years and my own experience, I feel that it is a much better approach to use bilingual and bicultural education, so that is basically why I got involved in the education field. want to have an influence on students and encourage them to make lifelong changes in the world for the better and increase expectations for deaf children while improving the education that deaf kids were getting through a bilingual approach.

My goal is to really encourage and empower deaf children.

What is your favorite part about working with students?

I love working with students. I can see the light go on in their eyes and I encourage them to develop their own knowledge and to develop their sense of self confidence. em ower them to continue their journey. I see the joy; I see the excitement. hen students first come in and take American Sign Language at the first level, they don t have any skills and I watch them go through each level and I see how their knowledge and signing skills have improved.

I see how their understanding of the deaf community has grown and when they graduate, I know I will see them re-

peatedly in the deaf community. Seeing their development and how much they have accomplished is thrilling and inspiring to me.

Why did you choose to teach at Framingham State?

It is a small community. I feel that the professors here are fantastic. I love my department; I work under the world languages department. I feel that ASL, Deaf Studies, and interpreting have a tremendous connection to the world languages department. The world languages department certainly promotes diversity of different cultures and languages. I am so impressed with the students; they are passionate; they want to learn. The whole community for me is beautiful and the strong emphasis on diversity is very important to me. So, the idea of cherishing diversity, being anti-racist, and really respecting everyone as a deaf erson, that fits me to a tee.

The Framingham community has been very welcoming - they look at me as a faculty member, as a professor, not only as a deaf person. I really am honored to work with everyone here. Physically, it is a beautiful campus. I love the Rams they never give up! I love that mascot!

What advice do you have for FSU students?

First and foremost, it is important to believe in yourselves and be real. Love everyone in the world and believe that you will be the change of the world. So, you can empower yourself and you can empower others. Be empathetic, compassionate, and listen. Be able to talk and communicate with others. FSU students are our future. I would also say, don’t be afraid to take risks.

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE GORDON cgordon4@student.framingham.edu

Police Logs Saturday Oct. 3 11:51 Well Being Check Towers Well Being Check

Monday, Oct. 5 16:14 Unsecured Area Whittemore Library Secured

Monday, Oct. 5 20:40 Found Property Ecumenical Center Report Taken

Wednesday, Oct. 7 14:03 Code Blue Phone Hang Up Horace Mann Hall Checks OK

NEWS

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 3

SGA addresses Administrators’ Forum and homecoming schedule Issues raised on vegan options on mobile dining app

By Caroline Lanni Staff Writer Student Trustee McKenzie Ward announced at the meeting Oct. 7 that there will be an Administrators’ Forum on Zoom Oct. 20.

“I am hoping you’ll be able to directly send your questions to the admins,” she said.

Ward said administrators currently attending the forum include President F. Javier Cevallos, Vice President of Alumni Relations Eric Gustafson, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Constanza Cabello, Executive Vice President Dale Hamel, and Dining Services General Manager Aretha Phillips.

Assistant Vice President of Facilities and Capital Planning Patricia Whitney, Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Ellen Zimmerman, Health Center Director Illene Hofrenning, and Director of Community Standards Jay Hurtubise will also be attending the forum.

SGA Vice President Abigail Salvucci said she wants to raise awareness about the need for vegan meals to be more accessible on the mobile app with Phillips.

“A lot of the meals at the school are already just kind of forced to have meat when they don’t need to have them,” said Salvucci.

She said she is brainstorming solutions to this issue to bring up at

the meeting for Dining Services at Administrators’ Forum.

Senator Eryca Carrier also said she is concerned about the quality of vegan options at the Dining Commons right now and believes the number needs to be expanded.

She added, “Frankly, when I order food at the Dining Hall, it’s not a matter of what I want to eat. It’s what I can eat that night.”

Carrier said there needs to be more clarification on the mobile ordering app as well.

SGA President Olivia Beverlie suggested asking the administrators at the Oct. 20 forum about Framingham State University Police (FSUPD) bias training.

According to Carrier, FSUPD officers are still not wearing their masks at all times.

Carrier said, “I talked about this last meeting, but I’m still seeing lots of officers roaming campus without masks.”

Beverlie said, “Chief Medeiros did get back to me after our last meeting fairly quickly.”

According to Beverlie, Medeiros said, “I will definitely make sure to speak with my staff, just to make sure everyone’s following Mass guidelines, because we all want to promote safety.”

Carrier said Zoom attendance with teachers should be brought up as well, due to the fact that students are being penalized for not turning their cameras or mics on for partici-

pation credit during classes.

“Those are accessibility issues, whether we want to acknowledge them as accessibility issues or not,” Carrier said.

Ward said, “Right now, we need to be more flexible than ever and understand that there are issues and not everyone has the privilege of being able to be in an environment for class time.”

Ward believes the Administrators’ Forum is a great way to communicate with the administrators about what is going on and to improve conditions on campus.

Beverlie discussed open officer seats for the Classes of 2022 and 2024.

Beverlie asked the senate whether the election to fill the open seats should occur now or wait till next fall.

Senator Emma Sullivan motioned to hold the election next fall. This motion was passed unanimously.

SGA members discussed ways for new senators to conduct themselves.

Beverlie presented to the SGA members the dos and don’ts for how they run things.

During Parliamentary Procedure, Beverlie talked about Robert’s Rules of Order as well.

Beverlie said, “We use this to make sure everyone’s voices are heard and so we can have a debate.”

Salvucci discussed a report on

anti-racist work and equity work within the Constitution.

SGA Club Advisor Sara Gallegos spoke to SGA about Homecoming events for next week.

“It’s not 100% a huge Homecoming because we don’t have a sport attached to it. But, we will be having something Tuesday to Friday of next week,” said Gallegos.

The week consists of designing your own mask on Tuesday, mini golf on Larned Beach on Wednesday, and stuff a bear on Thursday.

M.I.S.S. is hosting a drive-in movie on Thursday evening. Pumpkin-painting kits will be available on Friday.

“Not your typical Homecoming, but at least it’s something,” said Gallegos.

Gallegos also announced there is a new student organization called Best Buddies.

According to an email from Student Involvement, Best Buddies is all about “getting together to connect to those who may not be comfortable interacting socially with others who are.”

Ward added, “I wanted to remind everyone to register to vote. To be able to vote, you have to register by next Wednesday.”

[Editor’s Note: McKenzie Ward is Opinions editor of The Gatepost] CONNECT WITH CAROLINE LANNI clanni@student.framingham.edu

“Right now, we need to be more flexible than ever and understand that there are issues and not everyone has the privilege of being able to be in an environment for class time.”

- McKenzie Ward, Student Trustee

Weather

Sunday night Oct. 11 Partly cloudy. Low near 45. E winds around 5 mph.

Monday night Oct. 12 50% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy.

Low near 50. E winds around 5 mph.

Monday Oct. 12 40% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy.

High near 60. E winds around 5 mph.

Tuesday Oct. 13 50% chance of showers. Mostly cloudy.

High near 70. E winds around 5 mph.

Forecast provided by the National Weather Service www.weather.gov Wednesday night Tuesday night Oct. 13 Oct. 14 50% chance of show30% chance showers. ers. Mostly cloudy.

Mostly cloudy. Low near Low near 50. S winds 50. W winds around 5 around 5 mph. mph.

Thursday Oct. 15 Wednesday Oct. 14 30% chance showers.

40% chance of showPartly sunny. High near ers. Partly sunny.

70. SW winds around 5 High near 70. W winds mph. around 5 mph.

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

4 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

Contracts continued from page 1 The parties agreed that there would be no pay raise for this academic year because of the state’s dire economic circumstances.

Article VIII, D(1)(a)(i) and D(2) (a)(i) of the contract addresses this issue, saying: “For the Fall 2020 semester only, student evaluations shall not be conducted. For the purposes of the Fall 2020 semester, faculty shall provide evidence of, and reflection on, how their courses were conducted, regardless of the modality.

“The absence of student evaluations for the Fall 2020 semester shall have no adverse effect on a full-time faculty member’s evaluation for re-

NEWS

for feedback - sometimes, I do a survey of my students that’s different from the SIR-II, especially if you’re trying things in new formats. The SIR-II doesn’t ask those questions.

“We have some department chairs and some people who would serve on peer evaluation committees and they can’t come to campus because they don’t have childcare, or they may have a pre-existing condition that puts them at risk, and, so, how could they come to campus and observe a faculty member in a classroom and vice-versa? It’s just really complicated,” she added.

Student evaluations will not be conducted this semester.

Nick Miranda, a junior, was “dis-

“For everyone who is on-ground or in the virtual space, I think one of the most important things that we negotiated in this contract was a new memorandum of agreement about health and safety,” Pilkenton said.

According to Pilkenton, the oneyear contract “has COVID-19 measures in there and it answers some of the questions that faculty and librarians had about … what was our responsibility? What is another person’s responsibility? We were really concerned about what happens if a student comes into a face-to-face class and doesn’t have a mask on, if they have a medical condition that doesn’t allow them to wear a mask.

How would that be dealt with? How

“I don’t know if students know this, but part-time faculty, they actually have two different kinds of pay scales,” she said. “I’m not 100% sure how it works at Framingham State, but systemwide, what normally happens is when part-time faculty first join an institution, they’re paid at one rate, and after they’ve been at the institution for three consecutive semesters, they get kind of a pay bump.

“And if they leave the faculty and don’t teach for a semester, normally, they would have to start back at that lower rate and work their way back up,” Pilkenton said. “We negotiated a term that says, for this year, especially since so many classes have been

“A lot of part-time faculty are trying to put together a living by teaching a bunch of classes at a couple of different institutions, and a pay cut like that is really significant to them, now. It was important for us to give them a little bit of security in an insecure time.”

- Sarah Pilkenton, Chemistry and Food Science Professor appointment, tenure, promotion, or post-tenure review; and shall have no adverse effect on a part-time faculty member’s evaluation. Student evaluations shall be conducted in the Spring 2021 semester.”

Pilkenton said, “Because so many classes have moved to some sort of a mixed format where some of the students are in the class and some are Zoom-ing in from outside, what we really kind of wanted was a little bit more flexibility for faculty and students as well.

“There are always going to be technical glitches. …There’s a huge learning curve for faculty and students alike when it comes to our new teaching and learning environment,” Pilkenton said, “To have classroom observations and student evaluations and all of those sorts of metrics when we’re learning so much, really just seemed unfair to the faculty.

“With respect to student evaluations, there are some issues with the SIR-II form with respect to racial and gender bias against the faculty member who is being evaluated. And so, really, what we wanted to do was to find a student evaluation of faculty that doesn’t have those flaws in them.”

Pilkenton added, “That doesn’t mean that faculty can’t ask students

@TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

heartened” to discover this.

“I really like the evaluation at the end of the semester because it makes me feel like I have some sort of voice with how education is given to me,” Miranda said. “I know that as I participate during these classes, I was already thinking of some stuff to fill out at the end-of-the-semester evaluation form.

“I appreciate the attempt to not have racial or gender bias, but I still would like to have my voice be heard in some way, shape, or form,” he added.

The contract also eliminates formal classroom observations for AY 2020-21.

According to Article VIII, D(1)(b) and D(2)(b), “Classroom observations shall not be conducted for the Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 semesters.

The absence of a classroom observation for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters shall have no adverse effect on a full-time faculty member’s evaluation for reappointment, tenure, promotion or post-tenure review; and shall have no adverse effect on a part-time faculty member’s evaluation.”

Pilkenton said the COVID-19 pandemic prompted a need for new contractual language concerning work conditions.

would we be notified? And then, if a student comes into a class and doesn’t have on a mask, and it’s not a medical issue, how do we deal with that?”

Robert Donohue, professor of developmental psychology and president of the Framingham State College Professional Association (FSCPA), said it was imperative that a contract be in place at this tumultuous time.

He said, “I think the most important thing for the community at-large, and for the members of the MSCA Framingham Union, is the fact that we’re not in the middle of a contract fight this academic year, that it got resolved, and that we can focus our energies on the mission of the University.

“You know, this academic year, with the pandemic, with all of the stress and discord in the country, to be able to not have to focus on a battle over contract negotiations this academic year, I think, is tremendously beneficial for all of the stakeholders in Framingham State. So, to me, not being in the middle of a contract negotiation this academic year is very useful,” Donohue said.

Pilkenton said the negotiated oneyear contract would benefit parttime faculty as well.

cut, part-time faculty, if they’re not teaching this year, they’ll still come back and be paid at that higher rate, and it’s really important for our parttime faculty.

“A lot of part-time faculty are trying to put together a living by teaching a bunch of classes at a couple of different institutions, and a pay cut like that is really significant to them now. It was important for us to give them a little bit of security in an insecure time,” she added.

Pilkenton said her experience serving as a member of the contract bargaining team left her feeling “exhausted.”

While the union initially sought a three-year contract, she said the pandemic changed their focus.

She added, “We had a negotiation session the Monday before we learned that everything was going to shut down. … We spent a whole lot of the spring semester trying to rethink, because when we went into this, we were really thinking, ‘Well, we’re [going to] negotiate another three-year contract,’ and then the pandemic happened and we really had to change gears, because our focus really changed around, you know, continuing on with life as we knew it to this new life.”

Pilkenton termed the negotiations

NEWS

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 5

FSU receives $40,000 toward dual-enrollment programs

By Leighah Beausoleil News Editor

By Ashlyn Kelly Staff Writer Framingham State received a $40,000 grant from the state to increase dual enrollment for underrepresented students Sept. 28.

Dual enrollment is an opportunity for high-school students to enroll in college courses to earn credits toward their future college degrees, according to an FSU press release.

The MetroWest College Planning Collaborative heads the dual enrollment initiative, according to Colleen Coffey, executive director of the MetroWest College Planning Collaborative.

Coffey said the program “is a regional joint college access effort initiated by Framingham State University and MassBay Community College six years ago.

“Its end goal is to create many avenues and onramps to successful high school completion with strong academic rigor, college enrollment, and college completion,” Coffey added.

From Boston to Milford, each district chooses high-school students for the program in a different way, according to Coffey.

Some districts select students with their own programs such as “100 Males to College” and “Sisters for Success,” while others may send out the opportunity for everyone or

select particular students, she said.

The types of classes offered, whether the student is on a “leadership track” or has plans in a particular field of study, all play a role, she added.

Coffey said this is the “fifth or sixth” year the program has received this grant. The grant money has allowed the program to “create space for six courses in three different schools targeting our most underserved student population and our Mass transfer classes.”

Mass transfer courses are credits that are accepted at any Massachusetts state school or MassBay Community College.

Coffey said dual enrollment is an important way for students to decide “what kind of path to take, and what kind of student to be,” as well as create connections with professors.

Dual enrollment programs change “the course of their high school experience, which makes many more opportunities for them in their college experience,” she added.

In an email, LaDonna Bridges said, as associate dean of academic success and director of CASA, she plays a role in offering first-generation students academic support.

Many first-generation students struggle with “Imposter Syndrome,” where they feel they are not smart enough for college and therefore do not see college as a possibility, she said.

“Dual enrollment programs not only allow first-generation students to see that college is possible, but also that they are capable of such work,” Bridges added.

Success in these programs has the “potential to lessen Imposter Syndrome and enhance persistence through college,” she said.

The programs are only “one side of the coin,” and “success through college is the other side,” Bridges added.

CASA provides support for college students who may be struggling with not only their college lives, but also their home lives, giving them a better chance at succeeding, ac-

cording to Bridges.

Dual-enrollment programs have been available at FSU for many years, but have shifted their focus, according to Bridges. The focus shifted to underrepresented students such as first-generation, low-income, people of color, Africian American, and Latinx.

She added, “I am happy FSU has this opportunity, and I hope we can contribute to student success!”

ucation, and the Governor’s Office.

Each stakeholder has an agenda and items they want included in the collective bargaining agreement.

“A lot of times, it’s very difficult to bargain when you’re bargaining with multiple different entities, all of which have separate agendas, so that makes it really challenging, and that has a lot to do with how collective bargaining in Massachusetts is defined in state statutes,” he said.

Donohue said, “The situation now, with the pandemic and the economy, it also made a lot of sense for the Union side to try to do a one-year contract, rather than a longer contract, because with all the economic uncertainty, we were not going to be offered any kind of favorable, economic proposals.”

Sophie Fitzgerald, a junior, was perplexed by the union’s decision not to seek a pay raise.

Fitzgerald said, “Implementing more health and safety measures is important and FSU has done a good job from what I can tell, but with tuition being the same price, and fewer costs from student programs, I don’t see how they wouldn’t have the money to implement both.

“With the pandemic, lots of people

were not able to have jobs at certain points, and a lack of pay could really hurt them. I know that isn’t FSU’s fault, but [it] is still important anyway. It would be interesting to [see] the cost of everything [and] to see where the money is going and what money was saved from the lack of students on campus,” she said.

Natalie Spencer, a sophomore, said: “I think that they [professors] should be paid more, because … they still have to do work with sending emails and also making sure that everyone understands a topic [in class].”

Framingham State’s President, F. Javier Cevallos, supports the agreement.

“I’m very pleased we were able to come to terms on what I believe is a fair and equitable one-year agreement with the MSCA,” said Cevallos.

“It provides necessary support for our outstanding faculty and librarians, and also some financial stability for the University.

“I absolutely believe a one-year contract is the appropriate solution at this time given the many economic unknowns that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As things begin to return to normal, hopefully

in the near future, we will start negotiations on a longer-term contract as prescribed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. I’m grateful to the members of the faculty bargaining team for their work on this agreement.”

On Sept. 25, MSCA President O’Donnell posted a message on the MSCA website titled “One-Year Day Contract Ratified,” showing the results of the election.

“The one-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) covering the period from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 was ratified by the membership Sept. 21-24 with 1,060 members voting in favor of ratification and 29 members voting against ratification.

We are waiting to hear from management that they have also ratified the agreement,” wrote O’Donnell.

Donohue said, “Perhaps, with a vaccine, hopefully, we might be in a position to fight for a better economic package next year, than we could this year. … Hopefully, look for better times ahead.”

Contracts

continued from page 4

this summer as “tense.”

“We came to a point where one of the parties walked away from the table. We didn’t think we would reach an agreement, and then we came back together,” Pilkenton said.

Donohue said, “It’s always a challenge, and part of the challenge is inherent to the process, and part of the challenge, I think, is unnecessary, but commonly happens. So, we’re dealing with a situation where the state continually underfunds public, higher education, and that puts more and more pressure on the campuses in terms of financial aid.

“What the campuses often want to do is just pass on that hardship to the employees at the institution, and we’re not willing to just accept that.

So, we, the Union, and the University presidents, we advocate and lobby for more money for public higher education. But if that money doesn’t come, we’re still going to be pushing for reasonable economic conditions for our union members,” he said.

According to Donohue, there are many stakeholders at the negotiation table: university presidents at state universities, the Board of Higher Ed-

Leighah Beausoleil / THE GATEPOST

CONNECT WITH LEIGHAH BEAUSOLEIL lbeausoleil@student.framingham.edu CONNECT WITH ASHLYN KELLY akelly8@student.framingham.edu

CONNECT WITH ROBERT JOHNSON JR. rjohnson10@student.framingham.edu

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

NEWS

6 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

COVID-19 by the numbers October 9, 2020

By Donald Halsing Associate Editor

By Kathleen Moore Design Editor The number of new positive COVID-19 cases climbed by 2 million worldwide since last week, based on data from various sources taken Oct. 7.

In the United States, the number of positive COVID-19 cases grew by 2.2% since last week.

Framingham State University administered 641 tests within the past week, and 2,947 total tests, according to the COVID-19 data page on the FSU website.

No positive tests have been returned in the past week, according to the page.

The 7-day negative test rate is 100%.

A total of 2,910 negative, and 16 positive results, were returned in the past 30 days. The 30-day negative test rate is 99.45%.

Around 3.3% of Framingham residents tested positive for COVID-19.

There were 82 new infections, 60 new recoveries, and two new deaths reported.

Of those who contracted the virus, over 51% remain infected. Over 45% have recovered and about 3% have died.

The death rate per capita from COVID-19 in Framingham is just under 0.2%.

Under 2% of Massachusetts residents tested positive for COVID-19.

There were 4,115 new infections, 2,596 new recoveries, and 100 new deaths.

Over 51% of those who contracted the virus remain infected. Just under

Framingham

Kathleen Moore / THE GATEPOST 45% have recovered, and just over 3.5% have died.

The death rate per capita from COVID-19 in Massachusetts is under 0.15%.

Just below 2.3% of United States residents tested positive for COVID-19.

There were 353,519 new infections, 186,590 new recoveries, and 5,689 new deaths.

Slightly over 70% of those who contracted the virus remain infected. Over 25% of the population has recovered and under 2% have died. As with previous weeks, the national-level recovery rate is about 20% lower than local and state values, and the death rate is 1% lower.

Massachusetts

The death rate per capita from COVID-19 in the United States remains near 0.06%.

Globally, under 0.5% of the population has tested positive for COVID-19.

There were 2,352,927 new infections, 1,690,473 new recoveries, and 45,089 new deaths.

Of those who contracted the virus, just under 60% remain infected. Recoveries are just over 40%, and around 1.7% have died.

The death rate per capita from COVID-19 globally is 0.01%.

Data sources: Framingham State University Town of Framingham MA population: United States Cen-

sus Bureau – QuickFacts Massachusetts US and World population: United States Census Bureau – US and World Population Clock MA data: WCVB US data: CDC, New York Times Recovery data: Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center World data: WHO, Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center *Calculations for new infections, recoveries, deaths, and infected population size change are made using both data from this week and last week’s data published in The Gatepost.

Kathleen Moore / THE GATEPOST

Kathleen Moore / THE GATEPOST

@TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

United States

NEWS

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 7

Kathleen Moore / THE GATEPOST

World

Kathleen Moore / THE GATEPOST CONNECT WITH DONALD HALSING dhalsing@student.framingham.edu

CONNECT WITH LEIGHAH BEAUSOLEIL lbeausoleil@student.framingham.edu

CONNECT WITH KATHLEEN MOORE kmoore8@student.framingham.edu

free flu vaccine clinics for fsu students, faculty and staff Monday, October 19th 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20th 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 21st 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday, October 22th 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 27th 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

OLD Gym Please bring a copy of your insurance card with you. There is no copay for receiving a flu shot.

For more information, please contact the FSU Health Center at 508-626-4900 Learn about disability accommodations for university events at: www.framingham.edu/accessibility.

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

OP/ED

8 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

O P / ED THE GATEPOST EDITORIAL

Even the president is not immune

Last week, Americans witnessed the result of President Donald Trump not following his own experts’ COVID-19 prevention guidance a positive test.

Trump was not careful enough.

The president took to Twitter in the early hours of Oct. 2 to announce he and his wife Melania tested positive for the virus.

After witnessing the last several months of Trump’s presidency and his failure to acknowledge the severity of the virus, we were not surprised by his diagnosis.

Trump put himself at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 because he frequently refused to wear a mask. This goes against the advice of the CDC, which is that mask-wearing individuals protect both those around them, and themselves, from the disease.

Anti-masking is a dangerous trend, and Trump supports this unsafe practice through social media and his own behavior.

We believe wearing a mask is a sign of respect toward other people. Wearing a mask does not embarrass yourself or anyone else - all it does is show empathy toward those around you.

Even more concerning is when Trump’s diagnosis was announced - just after midnight Oct. 2.

White House physician Sean Conley said the president was “72 hours” into a COVID-19 diagnosis at a press conference Oct. 3. Conley’s statement means Trump first tested positive sometime Sept. 30 - less than a day after his debate with Democratic candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden.

Conley later corrected his statement, and said he meant to say “three days” into a diagnosis.

Either way, the public was informed of Trump’s COVID-19 case later than they should have been.

This lack of information is especially important because the president was in close proximity to several groups of people the week prior to his announcement and subsequent hospitalization.

The New York Times published an article which contact-traced who was with Trump during those critical days.

The Times revealed the president potentially spread COVID-19 to thousands of people: from close aides and White House staff, to attendees at several rallies across the country, and to guests at the Rose Garden nomination ceremony for Amy Coney Barrett - Trump’s nominee for Supreme Court Justice.

Although many tested negative, several political figures and White House staffers on that list tested positive around the time Trump announced his diagnosis.

It is also important to note that it can take up to two weeks to receive a positive test re-

sult, according to the CDC. As of today, we have only known about Trump’s diagnosis for a week, and other positives may start rolling in during the days to come.

After testing positive for the virus, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany tweeted on Oct. 5, “No reporters, producers, or members of the press are listed as close contacts by the White House medical unit.”

Since that tweet, several White House correspondents as well as McEnany have tested positive.

When he should have been setting an example by following proper practices to prevent spreading the virus, our president instead demonstrated exactly what not to do.

His unmasked behavior and insistence on participating in large gatherings resulted in his creation of a super-spreader event.

It exemplifies how quickly the SARS-CoV-2 virus can spread when CDC guidelines are not followed, and reveals how long people with COVID-19 can carry the virus before displaying symptoms, if they have any at all.

It is not possible to make a definitive statement about how long Trump could have been contagious with COVID-19 because information was not provided confirming when he first tested positive.

Despite being moved to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center over the weekend, two Secret Service agents drove Trump around for him to wave at supporters Oct. 4.

This placed two more people at risk of contracting COVID-19 from a known carrier.

It might not be possible for the president’s actions to become any more careless, but Trump seems to defy the impossible.

The biggest takeaway from the past week is that nobody is safe - especially those who ignore the safety recommendations laid out in front of us - including the president.

COVID-19 does not discriminate - whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, white or Black, a middle class citizen or yes, even the president - the COVID-19 pandemic is a danger to us all and we must all treat it as such.

Have an opinion?

Feel free to email it to: gatepost@framingham.edu Opinions should be about 750 words.

Anyone can submit.

We look forward to hearing from you! @TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

Small changes that lead to a hopeful future

By Robert Johnson Jr. Editoral Staff

To say it in the kindest way I can in a student-run newspaper, 2020 has been a rollercoaster ride from start to finish, and we aren’t even remotely close to said “finish.”

COVID-19 required all of us to adjust to a “new normal,” as clichèd and tiring as those two words sound right now.

However, despite that pandemic-driven halt, social movements have not stopped. Not even for a minute.

Since the senseless murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police in late May, thousands of people have rolled out into the streets, yelling statements such as, “No justice, no peace,” “Silence = violence,” “Trans rights,” and “Black Lives Matter” in an attempt to challenge and criticize the police state in America.

As an Afro-Latino man in America who has a bevy of friends from all races - many of whom are white people - I was afraid that some of my friends would show their true colors, either by praising the police, or by saying something that invalidates my existence outright. That second one can be translated as “being a racist.”

Instead, I was happily surprised by what I saw: people examining their own white privilege and, instead of doing nothing about it, deciding to change their opinions, or their reading preferences, or the organizations they donated to.

I’ve been asking my white friends - many of whom are FSU students and alumni - to tell me how they have been changing their habits to better accommodate Black lives, as well as marginalized lives, in general.

Some of the more common changes that my friends have made are prioritizing reading books by people of color and listening to podcasts about the issues people of color face.

Another step some of my friends have taken is to call racism out, whenever it is presented on a social media service’s news feed, or in their interactions with family.

One friend said, “I’ve unadded/stopped talking to anyone who opposes [Black Lives Matter], and [have] actively been calling people out, both in real life and on social media.”

Another wrote me to say, “I personally have tried very hard to hold my family accountable - specifically, my extended family who are very rooted in their old-fashioned ways and believe that making jokes about minorities is OK.” Others have also decided to put their money where their proverbial mouths are, so to speak, by donating to bail funds and people-of-color-led organizations.

“I work for a rather large company that offers a matching gift program for donations to various non-profits,” one friend wrote to me. “As I wanted to maximize my contribution to bail funds and other organizations geared toward equity and anti-racism, I collected donations from family and friends before donating in my name.”

Now, these are just examples of the amazing actions taken by some of the whitest people I know, and that doesn’t even begin to include the Instagram stories that friends have reposted regarding topics such as race-based wealth inequality and racial stereotypes pertaining to Black people!

Sure, it might not seem like “much,” but to me - again, as an Afro-Latino man in modern-day America - it makes my heart smile and flutter to see that those with privilege are willing to examine that privilege and weaponize it for the protection of marginalized individuals.

To me, that brings a great deal of hope at a time in history where there is almost none. And, for that, I simply have to say, “Thank you.”

I’m sure that these changes won’t be temporary for my friends and the white people who have made those realizations throughout the year, but I do hope that this energy is maintained for years after this one, for the fight for Black lives is far from over.

OP/ED

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 9

My uterus, my opinion

By McKenzie Ward Opinions Editor

As I scrolled aimlessly through Facebook last Thursday night, something caught my eye.

“An open message to my Republican colleagues.”

It was a Facebook post from Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth urging her Republican colleagues not to approve Supreme Court Justice Nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

It wasn’t the fact that she was encouraging them not to approve the judge that surprised me. Judge Barrett is a controversial pick and many Democrats have spoken out on how the nomination and approval should occur after the next president is sworn in.

What did surprise me is her reason for why she believes Judge Barrett should not be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).

Sen. Duckworth’s reason?

Judge Barrett has supported probirth groups that support the criminalization of not only abortion, but of in vitro fertilization (IVF).

The nomination of Judge Barrett would jeopardize reproductive rights all around the country.

IVF is a technique used to help those with uteruses get pregnant. IVF is when a human egg is fertilized with

sperm in a laboratory and then the fertilized egg is transferred to the uterus.

IVF does not guarantee pregnancy, but it gives hope to those attempting to have biological children.

A New York Times article reported that in 2006, Judge Barrett and her husband both signed a newspaper ad that was placed by an anti-abortion group in Indiana called St. Joseph County Right to Life, which is now part of the organization Right to Life Michiana, according to NPR. This same group has also made numerous comments in opposition to IVF because it results in the discarding of fertilized embryos and, according to some pro-birth activists, life begins at fertilization and IVF is seen as manslaughter.

Although this ad did not speak directly in opposition to IVF, the group’s Executive Director, Jackie Appleman, stated in an interview with The Guardian that the group supports criminal penalties for doctors who perform abortions and doctors who discard embryos as part of IVF treatments.

Sen. Duckworth wrote an emotional plea to her colleagues as she expressed fear that appointing Judge Barrett to the SCOTUS could potentially result in the criminalization of the in-

fertility treatment that provided her two daughters and as well as families around the world with their own children.

By criminally charging doctors who perform IVF, our government will be putting further limits on what an individual with a uterus can do with their body, and it establishes the belief that the government has control over who can and does get pregnant.

Since when did an embryo have more rights about my body than I do?

Since when do nine individuals get to decide whether I decide to get pregnant?

The appointment of Judge Barrett to the SCOTUS is a threat to reproductive rights to every individual with a uterus and to every family in the United States.

As the weeks pass, it seems we uncover more and more of Judge Barrett’s horrific beliefs even before her approval process begins, and I am beginning to lose faith that my rights as an American citizen will be protected.

As a woman, I should not fear that I could wake up one day without any control over my body.

Although The Handmaid’s Tale jokes can be funny, they seem less like jokes and more like a possible future

reality for women.

When reading the senator’s post, I felt an emotional connection to it.

Like Sen. Duckworth, my mom struggled for years with infertility as she tried to have her first child.

It took over four years and multiple rounds of IVF for my mom to finally receive a positive pregnancy test.

IVF gave my mom the biological children she had spent years dreaming of, but the appointment of Judge Barrett could take this dream away from future parents.

Sen. Duckworth and my mom are not alone in this struggle as the CDC reports that 10% of women between the ages of 15 and 44 struggle with becoming or staying pregnant.

For women, criminalization of IVF would not only result in the loss of control over their bodies, but would also limit their ability to start a family.

Although my parents had me in an “atypical” way, my mom still deserved the right to choose the way she conceived her children.

My life is just as valuable as that of someone who was born through the “typical” process.

Campus Conversations Why do you think it’s important to vote?

By Donald Halsing, Associate Editor

“It’s important to vote to get your opinion out there to the world and try to make a change.”

-Denarie Rawlins, freshman

“It’s important to vote because our planet is depending on it. We need someone who is for the people.”

-Nathalia Araujo, freshman

“I think it’s important to vote because you want to have good human rights… you want equality and everything that’s important.”

-Tyler McKeen, freshman

“It’s important to put your voice out there. We all have the right to vote, so make sure that you use that right and use your voice.”

-Mhaine Ribeiro, freshman

“It’s important to vote because it gives our population a say on what we want from a president - who we want as a leader - instead of people just going into power.”

-Mackenzie Boyle, freshman

“It’s important to share your opinions, so that you can get your voice out there to support your opinion.”

-Ashley Doonan, freshman

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

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY’S INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

10 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

THE GATEPOST

SP O RTS Soccer captains “Everyone was saying we’ll still get to practice and everything,” she added.

“But it’s not the same.”

Morgan said, “I kept saying that we’re gonna have a season, not preparing myself for the outcome of actually not having a season.

“A week before they were making final decisions thought this is it and I didnt mentally prepare myself for it, and then when it happened I was a complete, utter disaster,” she added.

Roberts said, “The entire summer I was mentally preparing myself that it wasn’t going to happen and then a month or so before the NCAA said they were letting football players go back onto their cam us. was like, e re finally going to have our senior season!’ and then, we got the news.”

Despite the season coming to an abrupt halt, the team bond continued to grow stronger than it ever has.

“There’s been a really big change in attitude since last season, and it’s really positive,” Lees said. “So just getting together and getting touches on the ball and seeing each other - I think we’re all disappointed but trying to make the best of it.”

Morgan added,“It’s frustrating we have to deal with this but as a team, we’re so much stronger for having to

deal with it.”

While the team doesn’t have any games scheduled to play, the co-captains say they are using this time to their advantage to really work on what’s needed most for the team’s success - continuing a practice schedule in their off time.

Roberts said, “A little bit of practice just gives a little bit of happiness throughout the entire pandemic. You obviously are going to have your sad days, but being able to go onto a field and seeing everyone laughing through the masks, even though they’re 6 feet apart it’s a nice change.”

The seniors’ bond with the rest of the team is something the women hope to continue to follow for future teammates to come.

Lees transferred to Framingham State where she instantly felt the connection between herself and the rest of her team both on and off the field.

“Having that core group of friends on and off the field really hel ed our chemistry on the field and we layed really well together,” Lees said.

Morgan also transferred from UNH to FSU her sophomore year where she hoped to play another season despite medical issues making it difficult for her to play.

Morgan said, “I thought, ‘Why not try?’ because soccer was my forever

“Practice every practice and play every game as if it’s your last. Do everything you possibly can and leave it out on the field. We don’t know where the world is going with this pandemic, so just never give up!”

- Jessica Morgan

love. So, I walked on my sophomore year, and that was the best choice I have ever made. It brought me to my other 23 best friends and I will forever be grateful for that decision I made.

“This is so big and so important to who I’ve become, I don’t know where I would be without it,” Morgan added.

Roberts, who didn’t play soccer in high school, didn’t expect to play her freshman year at Framingham State when she applied. She said she was instantly welcomed by her 23 new friends, the people who would always have her back.

“Sophomore year, I had the decision I could transfer to FSU down in Florida, and I applied and I made it. I ended up not going because of the connection I had made with a couple people, it was just a lot stronger,” Roberts said.

Morgan said one of the best feelings as captain was watching the team effort and continuing to show up for weekly training sessions during quarantine while following safety guidelines.

“That’s not something that was typical of previous years, so being able to get all of the girls together in the middle of a pandemic was really impressive to me - it really showed me who

Paige Roberts

Jasmine Lees

- Paige Roberts

“I thought, ‘Why not try?’ because soccer was my forever love. So, I walked on my sophomore year, and that was the best choice I have ever made. It brought me to my other 23 best friends and I will forever be grateful for that decision I made. ”

Photos courtesy of FSU Athletics @TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

Jessica Morgan

Continued from page 1

wanted to be there,” Morgan said.

Lees added, “We also had an indoor team going before the pandemic and girls would always show up to it just because they wanted to play and that effort and passion for the game was really nice to see from everybody.”

Hanging up their Framingham State uniforms, the captains were more than happy to give advice on what to expect for the years ahead. “ efinitely don t take advantage of the time you have here because people say it goes by quick but it especially does when your last season is ripped away from you!” Lees said.

Morgan said, “The more you talk, the easier it is for people to build a relationship with you, so use your voice.

Even if it’s just a smile, just a way of communicating is so important to build that team relationship.”

Roberts said, “Practice every practice and play every game as if it’s your last. Do everything you possibly can and leave it out on the field. e don t know where the world is going with this pandemic, so just never give up!”

CONNECT WITH DANIELLE ACHIN dachin@student.framingham.edu

ARTS & FEATURES

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 11

ARTS & FEATURES

Big Sean Continued from page 1

Beginning the verse with his signature lighter flick, ee y immediately enters mixtape mode while Sean drops multi le uotables. “ ou can t fill the trophy cases up with nominations,” and, “My girl expensive, remember you get what you pay for,” he boasts over the hard-hitting beat.

If someone told me they broke their neck nodding along to this, I’d believe them.

The production, handled by HitBoy, is some of the most unique, yet enticing I’ve heard in years - as it samples “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson, putting a triumphant twist on the classic track.

Now that Sean’s received some flowers, it s time it oy does too.

The super-producer has single-handedly put 2020 on his back and deserves the MVP award for hip-hop curators. Fresh off producing an entire Nas album that dropped two weeks prior, Hit-Boy returned with “Detroit 2,” which he also executively produced. ith eight roduction credits, it oy s influence can be heard all over the project. In Big Sean’s own words he’s been “consistently consistent.”

Thanks to Hit-Boy, Sean was able to secure one of the most anticipated features on “Detroit 2” with the late Nipsey Hussle’s contribution to “Deep Reverence.”

The song, which served as the album’s lead single, is a bass-heavy banger acked with reflective lyrics.

“Look, f**k rap, I’m a street legend / Block love me with a deep reverence / I was birthed in a C-section / Hella cops and police presence,” Nipsey raps with a chilling passion.

Sean treats his two-minute long verse as a confessional - addressing suicidal thoughts, rumored beef with Kendrick Lamar, and a miscarriage with longtime girlfriend Jhené Aiko.

Although he gets candid on other songs, Sean’s verse on “Deep Reverence” acts as the album’s introspective centerpiece.

Despite its title, “Harder Than My Demons” is one of the more lighthearted tracks on the project. ith an infectious bounce and confident tone, Sean asserts dominance over his demons on Mike iLL Made It production. Justin Bieber also makes a cameo, lending his vocals to the song’s outro, while Sean sticks to his strong suit - clever one-liners.

On the bar-heavy Detroit posse-cut “Friday Night Cypher,” Sean gathers both up and coming and established artists from his city to go verse for

verse over production courtesy of Hitoy and e ane. Features on the song range from ee ri ley and Sada Baby, to Royce da 5’9” and Eminem. ith 11 verses including Sean s, the track clocks in at nine and a half minutes long. However, multiple beat switches and an eclectic cast of characters keeps the song from becoming too repetitive.

“Lucky Me” finds Sean wasting no time - or breath - letting his competition know he’s still hungry as ever.

“Just know I want this s**t more than whatever it is you want from me / And the only thought at night that comforts me is starving whoever’s hunting me,” he begins his verse.

The unconventional and minimalistic production from DJ Dahi, Teddy alton, and it oy rovides a erfect canvas for Sean to get personal - touching upon a heart disease he was diagnosed with at 19 years old. According to the rapper, doctors said he’d need open heart surgery and a pacemaker to keep him alive, until holistic doctors saved his life. “ ent back to the regular doctors and they said, ‘Huh, damn, looks like we don’t need to proceed’ / That’s how I know that western medicine weak,” he says in his verse. After using the track as a diary for two minutes, the beat flawlessly changes and Sean ditches his smooth, conversational flow for something more suitable and up-tempo.

Although Big Sean’s brilliance is on display throughout the album, “Detroit 2” does have its fair share of lackluster moments. “ ime n” with hen Aiko finds Sean repeating, “I just wanna put the time in,” 13 times in a row at an increasingly higher pitch. This attempt at a “chorus” - if you’d be generous enough to even call it that - leaves us with some pretty pressing questions.

For example, approximately how much time is Big Sean willing to put in, and with whom? Does he have an ample amount of time to spare each week, or is he operating on a schedule? Do certain days work better for him than others, and if so which ones? The list goes on forever…

“Lithuania” marks another lapse in creativity for Sean, as we get a la y attempt at a radio single, entirely reliant on a Travis Scott feature - which unsurprisingly sounds like every other Travis Scott feature ever.

Following the trend of dull and monotonous tracks, Sean delivers the most unbearable of them all with “The Baddest.”

Def Jam Recordings project. However, it’s not overly conce tuali ed and for the most art, he sticks to the same blue rint as the first “Detroit” - a hearty offering of music, split up by various skits of celebrities recounting their own memories of the Motor City.

The album serves more as a moment for Detroit than anything else - bringing attention to a city most would write off and ignore.

“Detroit 2” is a testament to Sean’s loyalty, and further proves the point Hit-Boy is not human. It’s unfortunate that a handful of mundane songs cast a cloud which looms over a good project, preventing it from shining and being great.

Sam ling the “ od illa” theme song, “ he addest” is a difficult listen to say the least. ith roduction from No I.D. that could easily be confused with that of a high school marching band, the track is a swing and a miss.

Thankfully, poor production is scarce on “Detroit 2,” as there seems to be a real chemistry among Sean, Hit-Boy, and most of the album’s other producers.

This chemistry is best displayed on “Full Circle,” a thought-provoking, e ane roduced track. Accom anied by a verse from e ane and interludes from Diddy, Sean raps over dreary drums and piano keys packed with emotion, as the beat seems to say just as much as he does.

Sean reminisces on how his career has come full circle, from signing to anye est and ra ing alongside Diddy - two of his idols growing up.

“Full circle like losing friends from bagging up yay to rapping for ‘Ye / “Detroit 2” perfectly ho dro ed his first album, was in complements its prethe tenth grade / To ten years later me decessor, but lacks the dropping a number one the exact same same originality. day,” Sean spits. is flow becomes rogressively oignant, as he ends the track with some words of wisdom, “Drop all that jealousy, that s**t is gon’ hurt you / Quit giving energy to ones that don’t deserve you.”

If every song triggered nostalgia like this, the album would have been my favorite of the year.

One thing I was concerned about was Sean doing too much on the CONNECT WITH JARED GRAF

Grade: B+

jgraf@student.framingham.edu

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY'S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

12 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

ARTS & FEATURES

CELTSS hosts annual Distinguished Faculty Awards event on Zoom

By Patrick Brady Staff Writer The Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching, Scholarship, and Service (CELTSS) honored four distinguished members of the faculty.

The talk was presented via Zoom, Oct. 5.

Each member received a Distinguished Faculty Award for Excellence for their contributions to the Framingham State community. atricia S nche onnally, sociology professor, received the Award for Excellence in Teaching.

Satish Penmatsa, computer science professor received the Award for Excellence in Scholarship or Creative ork.

Pamela Sebor-Cable, chair of the fashion design and retailing department, received the Award for Excellence in Advising/Mentoring.

Jon Huibregtse, the current director of CELTSS and history professor, received the Award for Excellence in Professional Service.

Lina Rincón, sociology professor, introduced each recipient, congratulated them on their award, and welcomed them to speak to their fellow faculty members. efore S nche onnally began her speech, she told everyone to think back to their favorite teacher from middle school or high school and to drop “one word of how they made you feel” in the Zoom chat.

After reading the chat’s responses, S nche onnally said to kee the feelings in mind while she read her speech.

She began her speech by thanking her colleagues who nominated her, and gave a shout out to her students, family, and friends for attending the event.

“I am beyond humble, grateful, and hopeful to proudly accept this award for excellence in teaching,” she said.

S nche onnally then roceeded to show her medal. She explained how the award was very symbolic and special to her, since she came from a “long line” of educators.

Although she did not know she’d become a teacher at first, S nche onnally described how she grew up surrounded by “warrior women” who earned their living as teachers.

S nche onnally said, “ omen, like my mother, here in El Salvador, who - despite huge losses, struggles, and fears - woke up every single day to make sure their children were fed and went to school, looking presentable.

“Nothing is more important to me than to represent you and make you proud in order to have knowledge and

@TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

show respect for the numerous sacrifices you have all made for eo le like me to be here,” she added.

S nche onnally said she s a proud immigrant from El Salvador, a former undocumented student, and comes from a working, lower-class family.

“I’ve learned to live each day, knowing that I am honoring my ancestors and the loved ones that I have lost who cannot be here to witness this special moment,” she said.

She explained how she has learned to transform her classroom into a brave space.

She said, “You see, people like me, those of us who either have parents who left careers - nice jobs in s***hole countries - to come here and clean our offices or those who did not have the opportunity to attend college and work two to three jobs just to make ends meet understand that higher education is a privilege.

“A college di loma is a significant benchmark of success among many immigrant, first generation, and working-class families,” Sánche onnally added. “ et, for many students of color, first generation students and/or immigrants, the process of maintaining a college diploma can feel like a very isolating, slow, and painful torture.”

S nche onnally concluded her s eech by em hasi ing how leadershi hel s to recogni e eo le s weaknesses and identify their strengths.

“Everyone has value and knowledge, and embracing and celebrating it is what can lead to all those good feelings that you shared with us at the beginning of my talk,” she said.

“Things that you, and many others, are capable of feeling and providing in our classrooms.”

Penmatsa spoke next, showing off his medal before beginning his speech.

“It’s quite heavy,” he said - his statement was followed by laughter from the audience.

After getting his PowerPoint set up, Penmatsa said he got his Ph.D. in computer science in 2007 from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Prior to his graduate studies, he said he knew nothing about research.

“During my master’s program, my thesis advisor sat by me and praised me,” he said. “He had seen my hard work and capability to understand complex algorithms.

“It is because of his motivation that I went ahead and completed some imortant work in my field,” enmatsa added.

Even though he uses most of his time to allocate teaching activities, enmatsa said he is now trying to find

time for scholarly activities as well.

He explained how even though he is successful in coming up with articles and publishing them, he doesn’t always meet the deadlines, based on his work schedule.

“The more time we have, the better quality of work we present,” he said.

“Time is always a constraint.

“My attending of these conferences and connections that I’ve made helps me with my activities and engagement to students,” he added.

After thanking Framingham State for supporting his engagement at the conferences, Penmatsa said he still keeps in touch with his former colleagues. “I would have not succeeded in my publications without them,” he concluded.

Rincón then invited Sebor-Cable to speak.

Sebor-Cable congratulated her fellow recipients and thanked Rincón for bestowing the title of “doctor” on her.

“My journey began, as many, as an adjunct professor for many colleges,” she began.

She explained how one of her colleagues paved the way for her to become a professor. After balancing two fashion jobs at once, Sebor-Cable said it became apparent that she couldn’t continue with both careers, due to the stress.

Since she chose the job as being a professor, Sebor-Cable said she had to go back to school because an MFA was required for the profession.

“Perhaps my many years of being a student hel ed me em athi e with other students,” she said. “It was always productive when I could help a student with a challenge.

“Students helped me grow as well,” she added.

Sebor-Cable then proceeded to share a presentation, recapping the multiple things she’s done for the fashion design department over the years.

“In our department, much learning takes place outside of the classroom,” she said. “I get to use my skills, learn new skills, and help students as well.

“I’d like to take a moment to thank the Alumni House for the donations they’ve made,” she added. “Speaking of donations, I’ve been in touch with many big and small businesses in New England to supply fabrics to our students.”

Sebor-Cable also thanked the library for providing space for her events.

Most notably, Sebor-Cable said she s earheaded a ro ect in 2011 to remember 9 11. She said children decorated each individual star on the American flag.

“Every garment tells a story,” she

said.

S eaking about O 19, Sebor-Cable said she’s been able to make it work by having the students remain socially distant.

“Fashion can make statements,” she concluded.

Huibregtse spoke last and discussed the ways in which biographies played an important role in his teaching career.

He began with a funny remark before he started his speech.

“Since everyone showed off their medals, I’ll show off mine,” he said. “ his is the first medal ve gotten since high school track.

“If you ever have to come up with something to say about yourself, it’s not easy,” he added. hen he arrived at Framingham State in 1977, uibregtse ex lained how it was called Framingham State College at the time. “ n my first year at FS , my colleagues made it very clear that I needed to be on a committee,” he said.

“Not knowing any better, I got myself onto a curriculum committee.

“I was the chair of the curriculum committee before I was even tenured,” he added.

Huibregtse explained how when he was chair, he hired six of the current nine history professors.

“The people we hired brought new and exciting ideas,” he said.

He said he’s currently writing a biography.

As a historian, Huibregtse said he reads biographies out of curiosity and is fascinated with how the authors can still treat people with respect after overcoming controversy.

After his remarks, Huibregtse shared a PowerPoint.

“Early in my tenure as chair, I clearly remember wanting to be on CELTSS,” he said. “The committee met at 7:30 in the morning.

“Right out of college, I was an assistant coach of a college cross country team,” he added.

Huibregtse explained how he enjoyed being an assistant director of CELTSS, much more than an assistant coach.

“Always listen to colleagues in such a way that they will know you listened to them,” he concluded. “Surround yourself with capable people.”

CONNECT WITH PATRICK BRADY pbrady@student.framingham.edu

ARTS & FEATURES

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 13

From the state to the screen ‘Hamilton’ doesn’t throw away its shot

By Cara McCarthy Associate Editor

Musical theater junkies were disapointed when the O 19 andemic shut down Broadway. Thankfully, Disney+ and the creators of “Hamilton” brought the award-winning musical to viewers’ TVs earlier this summer. ritten by Lin Manuel Miranda and based on Ron Chernow’s biography, “Hamilton” follows the life of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, played

by Miranda, from the moment he arrived in America, to his eventual duel with former Vice President Aaron Burr, played by Leslie Odom Jr. he film was directed by homas Kail, premiered worldwide on Disney+ uly 3, and starred the original roadway cast. he musical turned film stars not only Broadway actors like Philia Soo as Eli a Schuyler amilton, but includes a wide range of musical artists making their first curtain call, including Daveed Diggs of Clipping who played Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson - and Anthony Ramos, who played John Laurens and Philip Hamilton.

The cast itself is extremely diverse. he historical figures who make u the cast were white in real life; however, Miranda made it a point to make a cast as diverse as the America we now know today.

One of the best arts about the film is that they did their best to give viewers at home an immersive Broadway experience. This included not only a directory to silence all cell phones but also had a one-minute intermission between acts one and two. hile other roadway musical based films such as “Les Misérables” - change aspects of the musical, include a lot of editing, and take place as a typical movie would, “Hamilton” instead kept to the authenticity that is their show. Voices are clear and unedited and it truly feels as if you are watching the show live.

Another great part about the musical is the presence of “The Bullet” layed by Ariana ebose. hile she is not a listed character, fans quickly noticed this small detail that would have been hard to spot had you been watching the musical on Broadway.

“The Bullet” serves as a death omen throughout the entirety of the film. She does this not only for amilton, but any character who is nearing their death. “The Bullet” tends to touch a character either before a song or during the song in which they die.

However, we see “The Bullet” throughout the movie always close to Hamilton and getting closer toward the end of the film.

Additionally, a play about the American Revolution would not be complete without King George III and the British army. There are several jokes made about the king throughout the play that provide comic relief in between set and costume changes.

Jonathan Groff, who plays King George III, does a fantastic job of portraying the character as somewhat insane throughout the film. All three songs Groff sings sound as if he (the king) and his girlfriend (America) broke up and he believes America won’t succeed without him. In other words, Groff portrays King George III as the gaslighting ex-boyfriend we all want to stay away from. Some songs even go as far as saying he will “send a fully armed battalion to remind you of my love.”

Miranda and Groff have both said they wanted the king to come off as if he was going cra y. n several shots of Groff, his face becomes red, his voice gets louder, and he appears to froth at the mouth. This was something Groff added himself to his performance, according to him. hile a lot of the film is u beat, there are instances where the pace is slowed down and emotions take over.

S ecifically, songs like “ urricane” and “Burn” are two of the most emotionally intense and lyrically complex scenes and are accompanied by dramatic lighting choices and close-ups. hile “ amilton” centers around the Founding Fathers, it also has several strong female characters s ecifically, the Schuyler sisters.

From the first time we are introduced to eggy, Angelica, and Eli a played by Jasmine Cephas Jones, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Philipa Soo respectively - it is clear these women are going to be a driving force throughout the musical.

The song, “Schuyler Sisters,” even points to their feminist ideals, especially as the women sing to the audience, “ e hold these truths to be self-evident / that all men are created equal.” Angelica then follows it up by singing, “ hen meet homas efferson, / Imma compel him to include women in the sequel.” Immediately, Angelica is painted as a feminist character.

Angelica also serves as a motherly figure who would do anything to see her sister Eli a ha y, even if it means sacrificing her own ha iness. n “Satisfied,” we see Angelica toasting to her sister and Hamilton’s marriage. She sings until the beat changes entirely, ominous lighting coats the stage and the entire scene shifts from being about the newlyweds to Angelica.

She goes from delivering powerful vocals to the happy couple, to plow-

ing through her lyrics a mile a minute, giving the audience a chance to see the racing thoughts going through her mind as she watches her sister with the love of her life. “I know my sister like I know my own mind, / You will never find anyone as trusting or as kind f tell her that I love him she’d be silently resigned / He’d be mine / She would say m fine She d be lying.”

The attention to detail in terms of the characters’ portrayals is almost seamless. Diggs’ character, Marquis de Lafayette, has one of the best evolutions throughout the first act.

Lafayette historically did not speak English very well when he first ourneyed to America as he was from France. In the musical, his character goes from double-checking his pronunciation of “anarchy,” in “My Shot,” to racing through his lyrics in “Guns and Ships,” showing how his speech improved throughout the war.

Miranda wrote a musical that would not only show America’s beginnings through the eyes of the treasury secretary, but he wanted to make it in a way that has never been done before on broadway - through hip-hop.

The most entertaining part about the film is that every character has their own musical style and they blend their voices together for the duration of the film. For Lafayette, his voice rogresses throughout the first act, for Thomas Jefferson, also played by Diggs, has a sophisticated and diplomatic tone. Meanwhile, Eli a has a constant loving and motherly tone in her voice throughout the musical.

There are three duels we see throughout the film and they all share the same song inspired by “Ten Crack Commandments,” by Notorious B.I.G. The songs, though they have different titles, share the same beat - but different lyrics as the first song titled, “ en Duel Commandments.”

The best part about the duel scenes - they all end differently.

In “Ten Duel Commandments,” they ex lain the 10 ma or rules of duelling. In the second duel-related track, someone shoots their gun too early.

Finally, the infamous duel between Hamilton and Burr makes its way to the forefront. Toward the end of the film we see the tension start to boil over as Hamilton openly endorses Jefferson for president over Burr - a real life event. n “ he orld as ide Enough,” there is a significant break where time free es and amilton sings to the audience before meeting his fate. “Burr, my first friend my enemy, Maybe the last face I ever see, / If I throw away my shot, is this how you remember me? / hat if this bullet is my legacy ” hile the musical itself is a mas-

terpiece and has given thousands of people a new love of history, the technological errors made in making the amilton film are im ossible to ignore.

For starters, there were several performances of the musical filmed and then stitched together post production. Two performances of the show were shot in front of an audience and one was performed to an empty theater in order to get closer shots. hile this is a smart and innovative way to get close up shots during intense moments in the play, there was one major production mistake while using this strategy - Angelica Schuyler s erformance of “Satisfied.”

The song itself, and Renée Elise Goldsberry’s portrayal of Hamilton’s sister-in-law, is phenomenal. However, there are significant, and frankly annoying discrepancies. In one shot, which was filmed in front of an audience, Goldsberry is clearly seen with a flower inned to her dress in the next shot it’s gone.

Had this happened once or twice, perhaps it could be overlooked, but this error continues throughout the entirety of the scene and distracted me from everything else.

Despite its minimal errors, “Hamilton,” is the perfect combination of roadway and film and may ust kickstart a new kind of revolution.

Disney+

ADMIT ONE

Grade: B+ They made us wait for it, but it was worth it.

ADMIT ONE

CONNECT WITH CARA MCCARTHY cmccarthy8@student.framingham.edu

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY'S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

14 | OCTOBER 9, 2020

ARTS & FEATURES

‘I am Malala’ - An inspirational read

By Caroline Gordon

Editorial Staff

A couple years ago I read the book “I am Malala” - I loved it. I’m now reading it again on the weekends when I do not have much schoolwork.

I do not like reading books or watching movies twice. hat is the point if you already know the ending?

I enjoyed this book so much, I broke my rule.

Malala ousaf ai is the author. he book is about her life as a young woman in Pakistan trying to get an education during the Taliban’s rule. ousaf ai broke the book u into five sections. he first section aints the perfect picture of her family before the Taliban came to power. Her father owned a school, giving Malala access to education.

Starting the book about her happy and fortunate childhood made me em athi e more with the tragedy she endured later in her life.

The second section is about the Taliban’s rise and the harsh rules imlemented by the grou . ousaf ai did not hold back on discussing the gruesome murders and attacks the Taliban committed. found the s ecific details about the Taliban’s strict guidelines - such

as not letting women outside - disturbing. However, these facts sprinkled throughout the book educated me.

The third section of the book demonstrates ousaf ai s develo ment as a feminist activist.

This is my favorite section. Despite ousaf ai being a target of the aliban, she continued with her activism.

The one aspect of this section that I did not like was when three men shot bullets and yelled her name as they snuck on her school bus.

Although I do not like this part, I think it was crucial for her to include it. This anecdote was an example of the violence she faced before her life-changing attack. For me, this event foreshadowed her worst attack which takes place in section four. really em athi ed with ousafaai. felt so sorry for her because it felt like I could relate to her.

Although we both grew up in vastly different environments, we are two young women, close in age, who want to get an education.

This book makes my heart break for her and other women in underdeveloped countries where women are denied access to education and other rights.

Growing up as a privileged girl in a first world country, did not under-

stand how blessed I was to have basic human rights and access to education.

This book taught me to be thankful.

Section four details the traumatic event that took place one morning while she was riding to school. The aliban shot her. he bullet gra ed her left eye and hit her in the shoulder. Two of her friends were also injured and their injuries were not life threatening. ousafa ai was trans orted out of the country to undergo surgery in Birmingham, England.

The last section tied the book together well. She discussed her recovery at a hospital in Birmingham awaiting her family’s arrival. hroughout the book, ousafa ai mentions her close relationship with her father. hen she awoke in irmingham, she desperately wanted to see her dad the most to reassure him that she was OK. In my opinion, her discussing the bond between her and her father, made the book wholesome and relatable. hether you live in a develo ed or underdeveloped country, a father’s love and protection means the world.

I am close with my dad and he has always motivated me to pursue my educational and profession-

al goals. hen read about Malala s father doing the same under difficult, life-threatening circumstances, I appreciate how despite the odds, he is still encouraging his daughter.

The genre of this book and the notability of the author made me interested in reading it. his story is obviously non fiction and by far, this is the best book of this genre I have ever read.

Before reading this book, I had no idea how oppressed women were in Pakistan. I have heard of the issues women faced but nothing to the extreme of a young girl getting shot for going to school.

I feel more informed on the issues women face in other countries after reading this book.

Like I mentioned previously, there are some disturbing and graphic parts. However, these are the uncomfortable parts you should be reading in order to truly educate yourself on the problems women and girls face in Pakistan.

Malala ousafa ai is an ins irational woman who overcame a massive trauma. rate this book five out of five bookmarks!

CONNECT WITH CAROLINE GORDON cgordon4@student.framingham.edu

Alumni through the decades Kim Pita ’90 - The 1990s

By Leighah Beausoleil

Editorial Staff

[Editor’s Note: This is the fourth addition in a continuing series of features.]

Kim Pita began her time at Framingham State ollege (FS ) in 198 when she studied media communications and journalism.

Having grown up in Connecticut, Pita wanted to go to school somewhere not too far and not too close. ue to financial reasons, she couldn t go to any of the bigger schools for media communications and TV, so she ended up picking Framingham State.

“I’m one of those people that truly believes that college is what you make of it,” Pita said. “No matter where you go, no matter what you choose, it really is about how you take advantage of the experiences that are available at that particular school. So, I got really actively involved with Framingham, and I loved it.”

Pita lived on campus in Larned Hall for her first two years. She then got an apartment off campus with three other women for the remaining years.

Pita explained the pub was still popular during her time on campus, but because the drinking age was 21,

@TheGatepost | FSUgatepost.com

it was usually only seniors.

She said, “ e couldn t wait till we could get into the pub, and it was where everybody kind of hung out on Thursday nights in particular - it was a big night.”

She recalled her senior year having an 8 a.m. class at the lanetarium, and the struggle of paying attention in the class where she had to sit in a dark room after a late Thursday night.

Pita was a member of The Gatepost during her time at FSC. She recalls staying up until two or three in the morning trying to get the paper out.

“I am an insomniac, so I would stay up super late and study, and that’s why The Gatepost worked for me because I hardly sleep anyway,” she said.

“Back then we actually had to do paste up,” Pita added. “So, we actually had to print the articles out, and then aste them u onto the boards. e didn’t have digital like it is today.

“I loved it,” she said. “I’m a writer. I wrote a book recently, and I truly believe that what I learned in college, and what I learned by doing The Gatepost readied me for my career.” ita s book is titled, “S lit End : A ale of 2 ra y Sisters: A Memoir.”According to the book’s summary, it tells

the story of Pita and her sister Kelly who was injured in a near-fatal car accident and ultimately lost her life in a drug overdose. The book then follows Pita’s blogging of Kelly’s mental illness journey discovered through the journals she left behind.

In terms of technology, Pita felt Framingham State was quite advanced for a state school. Studying TV, she felt all her classes had up-todate equipment that they needed. She explained even though she started at The Gatepost doing paste up, they soon received Apple computers that streamlined the process.

She said going to FSC instead of a much bigger school gave her the opportunity to get more hands-on experience with the equipment involved in TV production. She said had she gone to a different school she might not have been able to even touch the equipment until her junior or senior year.

Pita recalled one of her favorite classes being her psychology class.

The class went to a prison where they were able to interview those who were serving life sentences and hear their stories.

“It profoundly changed me, and really taught me a lot about humans,”

she said.

Pita was also a senator on SGA. She remembers looking up to the president of SGA at the time and how passionate and motivated he was.

The SGA president at the time also taught the students to protest, and some of the students from FSC had been a part of a large protest at the Boston Statehouse for the right to affordable education.

Pita said being a part of that movement was exciting and it was like “creating little advocates.”

“I loved being part of [SGA] because you got to be part of the decision making,” she said.

“One of the things I really loved about Framingham was they really look to the students for their opinions,” Pita said. “I think that’s so important in college. To make sure that administration has a pulse on what’s happening, and how the students feel, and how this will affect their lives. That’s why I liked being part of SGA, because I got to be part of those decisions that were critical to us as students back then.”

CONNECT WITH LEIGHAH BEAUSOLEIL lbeausoleil@student.framingham.edu

ARTS & FEATURES

OCTOBER 9, 2020 | 15

Let your voice be heard!

VOTE! Not sure if you’re registered?

Scan here:

Still need to register?

Scan the code to register!

*The last day to register to vote in Massachusetts is Oct. 24*

Graphic designed by Cara McCarthy, Associate Editor and Kathleen Moore, Design Editor

ACROSS 1. Word repeated before “sis boom bah” 4. Only a female one can sting 8. Latin clarification 13. “Of course!”

15. “Quickly!”

16. Any Best Picture winner 17. Amount with no wiggle room (see letters 1 to 3, 6 to 9) 19. One of the Pointer Sisters 20. Cold comfort?

21. Deer skull extension 22. Athos, to Aramis 23. Cold side at a deli 24. Palindromic drink 27. *Milk-producing animals from France’s mountains (3 to 6, 8 to 10) 33. Made tracks 35. Pre-stereo 36. Weasleys’ owl 37. Edible submarine 38. Colorful card game 39. Irritate

40. Protective suit 42. Takes home 44. Big name in locks 45. Appliance combination that can be stacked (2 to 4, 8 to 10) 48. Retired flier: Abbr.

49. Vow renewal vows 50. AFL’s partner 52. Weekly medical journal, with “The” 55. “___: Endgame” (2019 Marvel Studios film) 60. No longer groggy 61. Tree texture, or a hint to each starred answer’s pair of hidden words 62. Internet connection device 63. Start the pot 64. Conclusion starter?

65. Enjoys toys 66. Kernel, e.g.

67. Test site DOWN 1. Widespread 2. Largest continent 3. German word that doesn’t rhyme with “sir” 4. “Saving Private Ryan” or “Dunkirk” 5. Skeptical response 6. Anatomical pouches 7. N95 masks and such, briefly 8. “Everything gets done” 9. “It’s all right!”

10. Live the wrong way?

11. Web search result 12. Cloth concern 14. Jane Austen heroine Woodhouse 18. Mountain lion 21. Drink that may be amber 23. Stuck-up 24. “Phooey!”

25. Drama with 30-Down 26. Wavy ‘dos 28. Flour bag measures 29. Word before “circle” or “peace” 30. Long solo songs

31. Bridge payments 32. Messy weather 34. Whatchamacallit 41. Cashes in 43. Officially withdrew 46. Root problem 47. The letter “O” resembles one 51. Folklore monster 52. Floor or table fixture 53. G.I. no-show Puzzle solutions are now 54. Zilch exclusively online.

55. Top-notch 56. November 2020 choice 57. Rank above viscount 58. Capital of Latvia 59. Highbrow person 61. “Now where ___ I?”

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY'S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM

16 | OCTOBER 9 2020

PHOTOS

LAPTOP STICKERS!

Photos Spread by Caroline Gordon /THE GATEPOST

FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY’S INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1932 | FSUGATEPOST.COM