September 14, 2018

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September 14, 2018

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Students relaxing during barbeque after convocation.

FSU named top fashion school in New England

By Bailey Morrison Editor-in-Chief FSU’s fashion design and retailing major was ranked 38th on a list of the top 50 fashion design schools in the U.S. by the nonprofit website Fashion Schools.

FSU was ranked first among schools in New England and 9th among schools in the East.

Fashion-schools.org focuses on connecting up-and-coming fashion designers interested in undergraduate programs with information

about schools that offer studies in design, merchandising and retail.

Each year, the website puts out lists of the best fashion design programs in the country.

The organization uses information such as number of courses offered, admissions selectivity, academic reputation, and cost to attend the school to determine if a university qualifies for a ranking.

FSU’s fashion design and retailing major is known around campus for the extravagant fashion show put together by students in the fash-

ion club every year. Students are responsible for spending hours in the sewing labs designing their garments and creating their own brands to fit the theme of the fashion show.

Additionally, the program at FSU is unique in offering both fashion design and fashion merchandising, according to Pamela Sebor-Cable, chair of the program.

Sebor-Cable believes the program is so successful due to the internship and career opportunities in the MetroWest and Boston areas, in

See FASHION page 6

FSU receives $1 million grant to boost diversity in STEM

By Nadira Wicaksana News Editor

FSU received a $1 million grant in June aimed at increasing academic success of underrepresented students pursuing STEM degrees. The grant will implemented over the course of the next five years.

It was awarded to the University by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), as part of its Inclusive Excellence Initiative. This year, FSU is one of 33 schools across the country to receive

the grant, according to a June 20 press release from the University.

According to the press release, the grant will “fund a five-year project aimed at increasing the academic success and persistence of first-generation and underrepresented students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).”

Catherine Dignam, chair of the chemistry and food science department, said applying for the grant was a three-year-long journey. According to Dignam, schools that wish to apply for the

grant must receive an invitation from HHMI. “Normally, a school like Framingham State wouldn’t be invited,” she said.

Dignam said, however, there was an open call for schools to submit pre-proposals explaining what they would do were they to receive the grant. She said the dean of STEM, Margaret Carroll, gave her the opportunity to write the pre-proposal three years ago.

Carroll was unable to be reached for comment.

Dignam wrote the grant with the idea of “increasing capacity for inclusion in STEM,” she

See STEM GRANT page 4

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Opinions

Arts & Features

Sports

SGA MEETING pg. 3

WEEKLY COMIC pg. 7

BEST OF 2018 pg. 10

FERR OR FOUL pg. 14

CEVALLOS JOINS COALITION pg. 5

BRETT KAVANAUGH pg. 8

MAC MILLER pg. 12

VOLLEYBALL pg. 15

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Editorial Board Editor-in-Chief Bailey Morrison Associate Editor Jillian Poland

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By Nadira Wicaksana News Editor What is your educational and professional background?

I went to Syracuse as an undergraduate and that’s how I decided that I wanted to pursue a Ph.D. in literature. I was very interested in critical theory at the time. I had planned ... to go straight into studying theory.

I took one year off to come to Boston, and one year turned into a few more. I ended up getting a master’s in education at UMass Boston and worked briefly in the Boston Public Schools before working in the music industry for a few years here in Boston. I decided that I got sick of living on vampire hours and going to bed at 4 or 5 a.m. Now, that’s when I get up. But I wanted to go back and get that Ph.D. I got into Tufts and graduated in 2015 with my doctorate in English. Early modern studies is my primary field. Medieval studies is an additional one.

You mentioned being in the music industry. What did you do in particular?

I managed a startup record label and all the bands on it, including booking tours and promotional stuff. Then, it went under, as new record labels do, and I started my own management and booking agency, working with local bands. ... That led to me doing a lot of work with the Paradise Rock Club near BU. Then I ended up managing - that’s where I left off.

How did you become interested in your discipline?

My favorite subject was always English. I was a big reader and writer. I’d never expected to teach. I’d wanted to be a journalist in the early days -

uinely care about student success.

The students are delightful - they’re a lot of fun to work with. We’ve broken the ice, so they’re starting to speak up and talk about their ideas and themselves. It’s a very collegial, creative and fun environment.

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that was part of the reason I picked Syracuse, because of the Newhouse School, which is a great journalism school. Then I discovered literary theory. I couldn’t figure it out, so I loved it. I was enchanted. I’d found a puzzle that had many different kinds of solutions and many different ways of thinking about it. I had some amazing teachers.

What are you most proud of in your career so far?

I’d have to say going back to school and sticking it out and getting my doctorate.

What are your first impressions of Framingham State?

My first impression since my first introduction to anyone here has been that the people who work here especially are just kind and compassionate. They care, and they really put students first. They don’t just talk about it - they have programs in place to do it. They have built departments with people who gen-

What are some things you like to do in your free time?

I can’t wait until winter to go skiing. I skied for Syracuse for a year and I just took it up again last year, so I’m eager to ski again. I like getting outside - I spend a lot of time at my computer - whether it’s taking a walk, going hiking. We have family up in Maine, and I try to get up there whenever I can, getting outside and into nature.

Even though you’re new to the community, do you have any advice for FSU students?

I don’t know if I’ve been here long enough to be an authority, but there are a lot of offerings here that go beyond classes. There are many, many lectures and talks, and opportunities to be engaged with the community. I would say get out and try things out, and to see what truly interests them before they settle on a major, and to also remember that just because you’ve chosen a major doesn’t mean you can’t change your mind. Be sure that you’re choosing to study something that you care about particularly. ... The goal is really to learn how to learn in this dynamic 21st century environment and to take opportunities to learn things and put yourself into situations where you might be uncomfortable, but you learn your own best practices for learning.

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SGA appoints new officers at first meeting

By Nadira Wicaksana News Editor

SGA welcomed new members during its first meeting of the year on Sept. 11.

Following a moment of silence in remembrance of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, SGA President Ben Carrington nominated political science professor David Smailes as SGA advisor alongside current advisor Amanda Haskins.

Carrington spoke of Smailes’ political science background and his experience as the former SGA advisor at Westfield State University. Smailes was not present at the meeting, but the vote was unanimous in his favor.

Carrington said, “I think it would be fantastic to have a staff standpoint, as well as a faculty member to better represent the student body.”

Carrington also nominated sophomore Stephanie Bennett as Senate Chair and sophomore

Olivia Beverlie as Parliamentarian. Both were unanimously voted into their positions.

Carrington said he intends to “hit the ground running” and get started quickly on the initiatives he and other SGA officers have planned. He also hopes to foster better communication among the members of their organization.

To underscore their commitment to effective communication, SGA played an icebreaker game that involved one person describing an image using only words and hand gestures, while everyone else drew the image according to the verbal description.

“Communication is key,” Carrington said.

In his President’s Report, Carrington brought up the idea of having a student senator for health services to provide more resources to students. He called SGA’s promotional water bottles from last year a “raving success” and encouraged other members

Donald Halsing / THE GATEPOST SGA members play a lively icebreaker.

to come up with ideas for this year’s promotional items.

Carrington also announced SILD has a new Student Government and Club Coordinator, Brendan Fraser.

Jenna-Nicole Richard / THE GATEPOST SGA President Ben Carrington announces initiatives for the year.

Student Activities Trust Fund Treasurer Driana LeBron reported $1,267 and $703.42 were allocated to M.I.S.S. and BSU, respectively, for their joint Back-toSchool Bash event.

SGA Advisor Amanda Haskins encouraged all SGA members to recruit one friend.

Haskins said, “The work that you do is so important, and the more students who are being represented by you being here, the better. There’s no reason to have empty seats.”

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STEM grant Continued from pg. 1 said.

“The main idea [of the pre-proposal] was that if we wanted to create significant change within an institution, starting with the faculty is a good idea, because the definition of a university is that it’s made up of faculty,” she said.

Dignam said while many STEM faculty leave graduate school highly skilled in their fields of expertise, they are not as experienced in issues of diversity and inclusivity and how to integrate them into their curricula.

“My idea was to have a really intensive faculty development experience - to allow faculty to become more thoughtful and comfortable, as they design their courses, in a way that would be more inclusive,” she added.

It was after reviewing the pre-proposal that HHMI decided to invite FSU to submit a full proposal, which led to HHMI awarding FSU the $1 million grant this year.

Dignam added the grant will be used to fund projects, including Transparent Pathways in STEM. According to the press release, the project “aims to redesign academic pathways and curricula in a way that removes obstacles to student success and levels the playing field for all students, particularly those from underrepresented groups.”

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Hemenway Hall, home to the University’s STEM classes.

Dignam said she is glad to see high numbers of underrepresented groups in STEM at FSU compared to other programs at competing institutions.

“Biology is majority-minority - meaning the majority of biology majors belong to underrepresented groups,” Dignam said.

In the press release, President

F. Javier Cevallos said, “This is an incredible opportunity for the University to enhance its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Science and technology are crucial to the state’s innovation economy, but there is still a large achievement gap for first-generation and minority students training in these important fields.”

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Cevallos joins CEO coalition for diversity

By Jillian Poland Associate Editor President F. Javier Cevallos joined CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, a coalition of CEOs committed to advancing diversity in the workplace, in July, according to a University press release.

CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion was formed in June 2017 by a group of CEOs and leaders from large companies, including P&G, New York Life and General Atlantic. They aim to create business-based solutions for promoting diversity in the workplace.

While the organization is primarily comprised of CEOs, it created a “President’s Circle” to help academic institutions engage students before they enter the workforce. According to the CEO Action

website, the group hopes exposing future workers to concepts of diversity and inclusion early on will prime them to be more active changemakers once employed.

Other involved institutions include Howard University, Georgetown University and Penn State.

Cevallos said choosing to join the coalition was an “easy decision” because Framingham State has always prioritized diversity and inclusion.

He added, “That’s one of the things that has characterized Framingham State from the beginning and has always been something very important to me personally. All my professional life, I have been engaged - actively - in trying to promote diversity and inclusion.”

By becoming a signatory, Ceval-

los has committed himself and the University to the organization’s stated goals of cultivating “open dialogue” in the workplace, sharing tools among corporations and educational institutions, and providing unconscious bias training to employees.

This fall, CEO Action will be offering members free unconscious bias training with their “Check Your Blind Spots” mobile tour. According to its website, the tour will include live interactive sessions, a digital library, self-assessment quizzes and time for participants to reflect as a group on what they have learned.

Cevallos said he hopes to have the tour come to campus at some point during this academic year.

Actions already implemented at other member corporations

include improved parental-leave policies, diversified supplier chains, commitments to do business with local minority-owned companies and the implementation of policies to diversify job succession.

Cevallos said, “This is just one more step for us to continue what we have been doing all along. It’s not new for FSU. It’s part of our core values.”

He added, “It’s nice to know that there is a number of large corporations that share the same core values that we do.”

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Class of 2022 urged to find their passion outside academics

By Bailey Morrison Editor-in-Chief FSU held its annual convocation ceremony to welcome the first-year class and transfer students on Sept. 4 in DPAC. Approximately 100 students attended.

The keynote speaker, English professor Patricia Lynne, urged students to try classes and extracurricular activities that are unfamiliar to them.

Lynne was the recipient of the Dr. Robert A. Martin Outstanding First-Year Advocate Award for her continued work with first-year and transfer students in her expository and introduction to college writing classes, as well as her role in administering the writing placement exams.

Ben Trapanick, director of first-year programs, presented Lynne with the award and said she embodies the University’s motto: “Live to the truth.”

He said, “The recipients of this award are known for their tireless efforts for success for all students and also for those who focus on the needs of first-year students.”

He added Lynne has worked hard to advocate for all first-year students and provides a learning environment conducive to growth.

Lynne asked the students in the audience to consider why they were attending college and to think beyond just obtaining a degree.

She said, “There’s nothing wrong with that - keep your eye on the prize. But, I’m going to let you in on a secret - your graduation is at least a few years away.”

She added, “Instead, I want you to think about now, and next year.

The years before you get your de-

gree. What are you going to do in the intervening years?”

Lynne said she was a first-generation college student who had been successful academically in high school but didn’t truly understand the “college experience.”

She advised students to be active on campus. She emphasized the importance of campus events, clubs, and volunteer opportunities as a way to enhance the college experience. She said her willingness to try new jobs and organizations led her to her first job after college.

Lynne urged students to “join something!”

President F. Javier Cevallos said, “I have no doubt that each of you are bright, intelligent, hard-working individuals.”

He added, “At Framingham, you will tackle new and exciting challenges. Some will be academic, and some will be related to your new level of independence.

I promise you that if you work hard, you will have every opportunity to thrive here.”

Cevallos said the first year of college is often the most challenging because students are adjusting to a new lifestyle and new-found independence. He suggested students take advantage of resources available on campus such as CASA and Career Services.

He added one of the most important aspects of the college experience is partaking in campus clubs and activities. “These are the best ways to make new friends and engage in the campus community.”

Cevallos said if any student encountered an issue or had questions, they could email him personally and he would reply to each email.

Cevallos urged students to reach out to professors and administrators when issues arise.

“We want you truly to feel like

Ben Trapanick welcomes first year students at convocation.

part of the FRAMily.”

Freshman Jordan Bacci said it was “good to hear. I liked that they all had accessibility in mind for all first-years.”

Sophomore and transfer student Ben Reppert said, “It was very important to hear from the professors.”

He added, “I’m looking forward to making new friends!”

Freshman Denzer Jean Francois said the ceremony was very welcoming and he “feels like a part of the campus community already.”

Madison Brown, a freshman, said, “This got me really thinking about the next four years. I want to be a sports nutritionist, so I need to work hard.”

[Editor’s Note: Jordan Bacci is a staff copywriter for The Gatepost.]

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Fashion

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Fashion students sift through fabric donated by businesses in the Framingham area.

Continued from pg. 1 addition to the small class sizes and resources made available to students. “This [ranking] shows that we have a really strong department with hard-working students and faculty.”

On Sept. 12, the department hosted a meet and greet for faculty and students. While students rifled through stacks of fabric that were donated, they socialized with their professors and peers, and discussed upcoming projects they would tackle this semester.

Sebor-Cable said they host this annual event so students can benefit from the free materials, as well as get to know the professors outside of their classes.

She said some of the fabric was donated by businesses such as Talbots in addition to individuals in the community who have ties to the fashion department.

Tayah DuBois, a junior fashion design and retailing major, said, “The fashion department at Framingham has a really well-curated group of faculty who are experienced in the field and super helpful.”

She added, “My professors provide insider knowledge and apply personal experiences to what is being taught, which is cool. The major really relies heavily on experience, between the field study and the required internship for merchandise majors, which I think is crucial to the learning process.”

Fashion design and retailing

professor Seunghye Cho has been teaching at FSU for nine years. Her areas of expertise are design, garment construction, and the history of fashion.

Cho believes the department received the accreditation due to the faculty’s focus on “academic excellence. … We have developed and maintained excellent alumni relationships. Many alums working at leading fashion companies and academia have provided links for our students within the fashion industry.”

She added, “Fashion is a cultural phenomenon. Studying fashion is learning not only to create garments or develop fashion businesses, but more importantly, how to help people to communicate their identity and ideas using fashion.

“I am so proud for the recognition of the academic excellence that our faculty members and students have strived to accomplish,” Cho said.

Rachel Noel, a senior and fashion merchandising major, said she “chose fashion at Framingham State because whenever I mentioned it was my major [choice], countless people told me how good the program was here. When I came here for freshman orientation, I was blown away and impressed with the selection of classes available.”

Virginia Noon, a professor in the fashion design and retailing department, has been working at FSU for ten years and has focused her

efforts on exposing her students to “the real world” of fashion.

Before working at Framingham State, Noon said she worked in the fashion industry for 20 years on the “business side.” Her classes provide information to students regarding the financial and practical aspects of fashion design and merchandising.

She said through the internship program, she is able to offer students real-world experience in the fashion industry. In addition, the capstone course for all fashion design and retailing students requires them to build their own business plan and present it to a banker.

She said the accreditation the department received is a sign of recognition for all the hard work of the students and faculty.

Noon said, “Recognition, for us, really comes when we see our students’ success. The success really is when you help that student get that interview and they’re prepared and they go on that interview and they get that job.”

Ruirui Zhang, another professor in the fashion design and retailing department, has worked at FSU for four years. Due to the demand for fashion and the resources needed, Zhang focuses on sustainability efforts within the field of fashion and teaches classes that help students develop eco-conscious designs.

Zhang said she really enjoys the hands-on curriculum the department developed for students. “We really devote our time to the stu-

dents’ learning from the beginning until the end.”

She said the department has earned the ranking and all the student and professors “work hard every day.”

President F. Javier Cevallos said the ranking the program received is a “testament to our outstanding faculty and talented students.”

He added, “You never want to put too much stock in one ranking - because they’re very subjective and different organizations use different criteria to establish their rankings - but the fact we are showing up in these rankings is a sign that people are taking notice of our programs.”

Junior fashion design major Kevin Follis said he initially chose Framingham State due to the campus size and short distance from his home, but added, “After working with the professors and faculty here, I really began to enjoy my time” at FSU. He added, “Growing up, I realized I started to actually care about how I looked and what I wore. It became fun for me to put my outfits together and to really think about what I was wearing on my body.

“I figured I would try fashion and see if I liked it. It sounds cheesy but I fell in love,” Follis said.

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THE GATEPOST EDITORIAL

Stand together As we enter into a new academic year, we at The Gatepost would like to take a moment to focus on what can be done to help foster an environment in which we hold one another accountable and don’t leave anyone standing alone.

Too many people on this campus and on campuses across the country have felt as though they were standing alone - whether it’s a personal struggle, an unchallenged slur shouted across the street, or a crime committed without a police report.

For many of us, last year was tough. As a community, we grappled with the reality that there were those among us - perhaps classmates, neighbors, even friends - committing hate crimes with complete anonymity.

What is perhaps most frustrating is the fact that someone on this campus must have known something about what happened, and they never spoke up.

As a community, we left too many people standing alone.

For students just joining us, we encourage you to use your voice. As a new member of the Framingham State community, you may think you have no ground to stand on.

But the moment you arrived on this campus, your choices and your actions became important to cultivating a positive and safe environment. What you do, and maybe more importantly what you don’t do, matters.

It can feel like a risk to say something when you feel uncomfortable or when you know something is wrong.

But you would never want to look for help in a crowded room and find none, so take it upon yourself never to let that happen to another person.

We need to stand up for each other. Sometimes all it takes is one person to call out sexist, racist, or ableist language for the perpetrator to understand the impact of their words. At the very least, you could be empowering someone to address a similar situation in the future.

And if, in the moment, you feel unsafe, remember you can report situations to your RA, to professors, and to campus police. Don’t let destructive or dangerous situations go unaddressed.

And maybe, in your first year or even in your senior year, you’ll realize it was you who said something wrong or ignorant or hurtful. Just know that no one has ever looked like a jerk for apologizing.

Acknowledge what you’ve done, learn from the moment, and apologize to anyone you may have hurt.

Don’t just ignore it.

Take the time to educate yourself.

College may be the first time you’ve been a part of a diverse community. This is your chance to take advantage of the learning opportunities here.

For example, take a course focusing on LGBTQ+ literature. Go to a Brother2Brother meeting. Attend one of the many events the Center for Inclusive Excellence hosts. Explore the volunteer opportunities in the Framingham area.

Educating yourself is not only empowering, but it gives you the skills you need to recognize when someone is standing alone and the motivation to take action.

We hope on a campus full of academic-minded people, it won’t be hard to find that motivation.

Standing alone we are vulnerable, but standing together we are powerful.

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Campus Conversations What do you think about the renovations in the dining hall?

By Thom Duda and Donald Halsing

“It feels a lot more open and I feel like I can make more friends easily down there.”

-Avery Markle, sophomore

“I honestly believe they’re really good. ... I really like the new booths and they made everything really nice.”

-Malachi Williams, freshman

“I really would’ve rather that money be spent on professor’s salaries or maybe dorm renovations.”

-Angus Guinen, senior

“I think it’s pretty cool. It’s very nice, clean, a good design. I know that this place was known for tacky furniture, so I guess it’s not as tacky anymore.”

-Brian Gerard, freshman

“There’s a lot less seating at the dining commons. I feel like they tried too hard, honestly.”

-Alexandra Tsiounis, junior

“It looks nice if you’re like a first year or a transfer. However, it is too small. I’m not going to lie” -Gerell Boyce, sophomore

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Brett Kavanaugh should not be on the Supreme Court

By Thom Duda

Interim Gatepost Columnist The hearings for Brett Kavanaugh have ended despite controversy and protest.Kentucky’s resident turtle-ghoul Mitch McConnell, Republican senate majority leader, is hoping to have everything settled by the end of the month. Of course, anything McConnell wants to do instills an instinctual dread in me, given his own record, but this time it’s different.

It feels more odd, more disturbing to me.

We have a Supreme Court nominee put forth by a president who is currently a possible coconspirator in the Russian investigation, which he labels a “Witch Hunt,” in his tweets, being handled by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

Mueller has guilty pleas in this investigation, so there is very little chance that this won’t continue for some time and therefore President Trump’s involvement shouldn’t even allow him to nominate anyone until he is personally cleared of all possible charges.

It’s like a criminal being allowed to pick one of his prosecutors before the trial, making it unbalanced from the start.

The fact that Kavanaugh would be a lifetime appointment just makes it more insane.

In addition to this, the way Kavanaugh’s hearings have been conducted is outside of the normal procedures as well. A large number of documents that should have reviewed were unavailable, some being dumped on the committee only a few days prior to the hearings

themselves.

Sen. Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), as a prime example, was threatened with expulsion when he made some of the emails, which were marked as confidential, available to the public because the documents pertained to Kavanaugh’s view on legislation regarding race.

These are things that should be made public to the American people, especially considering the importance of the Supreme Court in deciding policy, as there is a great deal of tension regarding race in our country.

Booker had the right idea - to be transparent and have all the information on the table - but he is threatened with expulsion for making it public.

That gets the alarm bells going off Then, of course, there’s Kavanaugh’s views and past patterns regarding topics such as the environment, regulation, women’s reproductive rights - where he considers contraception “abortion inducing drugs” - and the idea of whether a sitting president can be the subject of a criminal investigation.

It is this last point that causes me the most distress, largely because Kavanaugh has not spoken out against the notion that the president is above the law.

The Washington Post reported that back in 2009, Kavanaugh wrote, “I believe that the President should be excused from some of the burdens of ordinary citizenship while serving in office.”

This was all propped up by a pragmatic view

Dousing the flames of ignorance

By Lizzy Stocks Opinions Editor

From football fanatics to political enthusiasts, many are setting their Nike apparel ablaze.

Controversial football star Colin Kaepernick, finds himself under fire once again after revealing his multi-year deal with Nike, making him one of the faces of the 30th anniversary “Just Do It” campaign.

Since silently protesting during the national anthem at the start of the 2016 NFL preseason, Kaepernick has taken heat from fans on and off the field who perceived his protest as an attack on the military, the national anthem, and the American flag itself.

Nike’s campaign announcement came on Sept. 3 with just a black-and-white closeup of Kaepernick’s face with the phrase, “Believe in something, even if it means sacrificing everything.” This ad campaign not only sparked outrage among long-time opponents of Kaepernick, but it quite literally sparked fires around the nation as many long-time owners of Nike apparel burned their clothing in retaliation.

For those of you participating in this Nike “boycott,” I have but one phrase for you: Just do it.

But more importantly, remember why you are doing it.

You are not burning your apparel because you love this country, or the military, or even the national anthem.

You are burning clothing you already own to “boycott” a company that already has your money because you are ignorant.

Kaepernick addressed the initial misperception of his silent protest in 2016 when he clarified in an interview that he was not protesting the military, but that he was “not going to stand up to

show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.”

Kaepernick went on to say, “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”

Despite his efforts to correct a misinformed public, his actions were quickly denounced due to the common belief that one must stand for the national anthem to honor the brave who have sacrificed their lives in order to maintain a free country.

In an attempt to direct the narrative concerning his protest, Kaepernick met with former U.S. Army Green Beret Nate Boyer to discuss why sitting for the national anthem is perceived as disrespectful. Boyer suggested Kaepernick should kneel rather than sit for the anthem to show respect and reverence to a country he feels

that the responsibilities of the president, being so numerous and great in scope, meant that he shouldn’t be bothered with things such as civil lawsuits or criminal investigations while in office.

While seemingly sensible in its acknowledgment of the president’s many duties, the suggestion that a president should be above such blasé things as investigations into his own wrongdoings while he has a job to do is very dangerous and ripe for horrible justifications.

America has never had a love for kings and monarchies in the past, so why start now?

is injured by the injustices faced by black people and people of color.

Shortly after his protest began, Kaepernick was blacklisted from the NFL after leaving the 49ers to become a free agent, and he was not signed for the 2017 season, despite being an accomplished player who’s previously led his team to the Super Bowl.

Kaepernick consistently attempted to redirect the controversy surrounding him back to topics that mattered to him the most: racism and police brutality in America. Yet, many chose to stay oblivious to facts, and in the end, it cost Kaepernick his football career.

Two years ago, Kaepernick began kneeling to shed light on these issues. It’s about time we put out the fires of ignorance and begin showing outrage for the true injustices that plague this nation. w

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Helaina Horvitz shares her 9/11 experience at an open forum on the 17th anniversary of the attack.

Tessa Jillson Staff Writer Boarding a plane with her family after a trip to Disneyland, Helaina Horvitz settled into her seat, feeling panic rise as she watched a group of rowdy college kids yell over each other. Recalling the traumatic events that happened on 9/11, Horvitz, afraid for her life, immediately turned to her parents and in desperation said, “I have to get off the plane.”

A year earlier, Horvitz and her family witnessed the twin towers collapse, and people jumping from the buildings onto nearby cars. Like a horror movie, Horvitz remembers people covered in black-and-white ash, vomiting and bleeding, unaware they were breathing in toxic smog.

Horvitz told her story to an open -forum audience in the Alumni Room via video chat on Sept. 11, 2018, the 17th anniversary of the attack.

Horvitz said this traumatic event has led many, including herself, to experience hyper-reactivity, a symptom of PTSD that causes unwarranted fear or anxiety, adding, “Being afraid does not mean you’re not brave. … None of us really have chosen to hang onto the bad stuff that happens to us. … With trauma, it’s kind of an unfortunate backfire

from the brain and the body feeling like they now have to keep you safe, as if the event is recurring again and again.”

After 9/11, Horvitz said she struggled coming into her own.

She changed high schools three times, saw 12 different therapists, couldn't keep friends, had trouble sleeping, and became paranoid at the sight of airplanes, and even suitcases and backpacks.

“We basically were living in a world where we were told to be afraid of pretty much everything and still move on with our lives,” she said.

Coping with this trauma was exceedingly difficult and “extremely intense to a point where it was dangerous,” she said. By 22 years old, Horvitz had been in and out of the hospital four times for alcohol poisoning and thought about taking her own life multiple times.

It took a lot of hard work and dedication to separate “fact from fiction,” she said. Horvitz spent years engaging in behavioral and dialectical therapies to help manage her trauma.

Now, 17 years after 9/11, Horvitz is a mental health advocate, editor, author of the book “After 9/11: One Girl’s Journey Through Darkness to a New Beginning,” and a renowned journalist, writing for publications such as The New York Times,

Forbes, Glamour, Teen Vogue, and Buzzfeed.

Lorretta Holloway, vice president of enrollment and student development, said what inspires her the most about Horvitz is her “determination to face the memory with an insistence on hope, by focusing her work on positive news. … It reminds us that there is good news even when we think there is no light to be had.”

Horvitz became interested in stories of hope while writing her college senior thesis on life after 9/11. Around this time, during the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, Horvitz contacted 16 of her former classmates and their parents, questioning them about the tragedy with a focus on PTSD. Most of the interviewees never considered having PTSD, although they had all the signs and symptoms, she said. Astonished by her realization, Horvitz began to write about it and advocate for healthy ways people who experience trauma can move forward, such as therapy.

FSU sophomore Michaela Cronin said she thinks there should be a required therapy system, appointed by either the school or the state, in play for victims who experience traumatic events. “Thinking about the Boston bombings, it's not anywhere near as severe as 9/11, but it

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still affected us so close. I think it would be a good idea.”

Besides stories of hope, Horvitz said it's important to recount the events of 9/11 and share her story as a way to advocate for mental health and erase the stigma.

“There’s school shootings happening at an enormous rate.

There’s natural disasters happening at an enormous rate. It’s heartbreaking and even when I watch it on the news, I haven't heard anything about the mental health effects of this,” she said.

Horvitz added people that have PTSD from 9/11, like herself, and other events wanted to move on from their experience, but found themselves stuck in a state of terror and high alert.

“There’s this notion, I think, when bad things happen - ‘Oh, everyone move on already.’ We very much wanted to move on, but that was very difficult because, not only was the world around us still in a state of terror and high alert, but trauma changes the brain. It changes the body. … We do move on, but it's how we move on that matters,” Horvitz said.

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before Bailey Morrison Editor-in-Chief

As an avid rom com lover, I can pretty much sit through any cringe-worthy movie without batting an eye, and recently Netflix has taken to releasing their own original rom coms and many of them are just objectively terrible movies - think “The Kissing Booth” or “The Christmas Prince.”

However, one of its recent reNetflix leases is a book-to-movie adaptation of “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.” I was ecstatic the movie

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Year of the Snitch

Andrew Willoughby Asst. Arts & Features Editor Following the chaotic, 22-minute-long “Steroids,” Death Grips’ sixth studio album, “Year of the Snitch” contributes even more chaos to the prolific hip-hop trio’s discography.

The synth melodies and pitch-shifted chorus vocals on the album’s opener, “Death

Grips is Online,” let us know that “YOTS” is not going to be your average Death Grips album.

A major theme of the album is dichotomy - many of the tracks feature two distinct vocal styles from Stefan Burnett. He often interlaces a more soft-spoken delivery between lines of aggressive shouting, such as on the track, “Flies.”

Lyrically, the band also explores this theme through discussing the relationship between themselves and their,

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World of Dance Robert Johnson Jr. Staff Writer

The second season of “World of Dance,” Jennifer Lopez’s dance competition, at least so far, has been a rollercoaster of emotional backstories, devastating upsets, and phenomenal performances from almost every contestant and team that has stepped onto the circular stage in their attempts to win the coveted $1 million prize.

This summer, I rediscovered some of my favorite makeup products as I didn’t spend nearly as much time out in the sun and heat as I typically would - which would make makeup useless as it would just slide off my face with sweat hours later.

One product stood out to me in particular - Yves Saint Laurent’s Touché Éclat All-In-One-Glow.

Typically, I stay away from any YSL After last summer’s incredible first season, JLo and her production team had a grand order to undertake to make this season better than the first, and let me assure you that she has accomplished that goal with flying colors.

From the returns of season one veterans such as Eva Igo and The Lab, along with the introduction of the Junior Team division and the entry of new, international teams such as the Lock ‘N lol Crew from South Korea and The

was being released, and quickly re-read the first book in the series to prepare myself.

When the movie released, I was excited to see a few unfamiliar faces as the lead characters in the movie - mainly the female lead Lara Jean, played by Lana Condor, and her younger sister Kitty, played by Anna Cathcart. Both actresses shine in their roles and it was exciting to see the movie remain true to the novel and portray the leads as Korean Americans, as a large part of the novel discusses the girls’ Korean heritage.

The film portrays the stereotypical drama and romance that

high school rom coms usually feature. That being said, the dynamic among the characters on screen shines through and makes for a fast-paced film that leaves the viewer satisfied.

Jenny Han, the novel’s author, created an inspiration board to develop the costume for Lara Jean. Her character’s outfits feature soft, bright colors with fun patterns - something reminiscent of the early 1990s.

"To All the Boys" provides rom com lovers with a fun, lighthearted film with an upbeat soundtrack and a cast dedicated to their roles.

let’s say lively, fanbase.

However, in all this chaos, the band manages to keep the album cohesive. “YOTS” is by far Death Grips’ most ambitious record to date, with tracks ranging from mellow to chaotic, and in the case of “The Fear,” downright evil.

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releases. The shiny gold packaging and astronomical price points remind me that I am a college student on a budget rather than a makeup guru with 25,000 points at Sephora. However, after trying a sample of the product at Sephora, I knew I had to have it.

When the semi-annual Sephora sale rolled around in August, it was the first thing in my cart.

This product is marketed as a medium-coverage, water-based, tinted moisturizer. YSL was really thinking about makeup lovers with dry skin - the formula contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. What I love about this product is

the natural finish. It leaves my skin looking smooth and soft, without the appearance of texture or layering as some heavier foundations would.

This is only the initial release, so I’m hoping to see YSL include more shades in their range. Though there are only 12 shades currently available, the formula is versatile enough to allow for any wearer to go up or down a shade or two without the color-matching being completely off.

The only downside? The price.

At $48 for 1.01 ounces, it’s on the pricier side. But, sometimes makeup is worth the credit card debt.

Bradas from New Zealand, this season provides much more content than its predecessor. And that is always a good thing for a show in the style of “World of Dance.”

If you have not watched an episode of “World of Dance” and you are looking for something that fills the void “America’s Best Dance Crew” once held before its cancellation, I highly recommend you check this season out on Hulu or wait until next July to start fresh with season three.

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Summer 2018 Sorry to Bother You Brennan Atkins Staff Writer

American rapper Boots Riley’s directorial debut, “Sorry to Bother You,” is a science-fiction film featuring Lakeith Stanfield as Cassius Green, Tessa Thompson as Detroit and Omari Hardwick as Mr. Heactuallydoesnthaveaname.

The story focuses on Cassius Green, an African American who struggles with money and find-

ing his purpose in the world. This leads him to work as a telemarketer, as all he needs to do is read from a script.

This doesn't stop him from failing, and he quickly learns it is harder than it seems. This is until a fellow black coworker tells him that he needs to mimic a “white voice” in order to make sales over the phone.

This leads to massive success, and even a top position at work.

The people he once struggled with are now on strike, and this puts Cassius in an awkward position between financial security

Kids See Ghosts Self/Titled

Zach Colten Asst. Arts & Features Editor I am a sucker for good artwork. This summer, I had already been underwhelmed one time by Kanye West in that department, with the cover of his eighth solo studio album, “Ye,” by the time “Kids See Ghosts” dropped on June 8. However, the GOOD Music cover art for this collaboration

Louis Cole Time

Andrew Willoughby Asst. Arts & Features Editor Louis Cole is the newest member of Brainfeeder Records, a label made for oddballs and weirdos, and he fits in perfectly.

You may be familiar with Cole’s viral music video for the song, “Bank Account,” which has been showing up on Facebook feeds for about a year now.

His debut studio album, “Time,”

is full of upbeat neo-funk peppered with a few low-key interludes. It’s consistently entertaining, fun, and dripping with personality.

The opening track, “The Weird Part of The Night,” totes an infectiously catchy synth bassline and hilarious lyrics about how Cole’s most confident and creative moments come to him “between three and six” in the morning.

Cole’s style is reminiscent of his Brainfeeder counterpart Thundercat, who appears as a featured artist on the track, “Tunnels in the Air.” While similar, Cole

BlacKkKlansman Noah Barnes Asst. Arts & Features Editor

The new Spike Lee joint, “BlacKkKlansman,” is a comedic-drama crime film with a meaningful voice.

A voice that sends a serious message on racism and brutality, while capitalizing on the film’s “Crazy, outrageous, incredible true story!”

All in a way that keeps the audience interested and entertained Focus Features throughout.

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and helping his friends.

Cassius decides to keep going with the company and finds himself at a dinner party where he is the only black man, and they make it very apparent in the scene.

From there, absolute insanity, confusion, and amazement commence. To avoid spoilers, I can’t say very much about it, but the last act of the movie is a twist that no one could ever predict.

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project between Kanye and his new-school protégé, Kid Cudi, blew me away and drew me in immediately.

Designed by Takashi Murakami, famous already for his design of the “Graduation” cover art for Kanye back in 2007, the cover features a traditional Japanese watercolor style, with natural shapes of pink, yellow, and blue set behind white, spectral faces. The effect created is a mix of beauty and fright.

If the art was what drew me in, it was the music that made manages to take elements common in Thundercat’s music and put a quirky spin on them to make them his own - Cole never sounds like he’s mimicking Thundercat’s sound.

On “Time,” in addition to his catchy choruses and hooks, Cole’s greatest strength is his sense of humor. Tracks such as the aforementioned “Weird Part of The Night,” “When You’re Ugly,” and “Trying not to Die,” still have me trying not to laugh out loud when I listen to them in public.

“BlacKkKlansman” tells the story of Ron Stallworth, played by John David Washington, the first African-American cop to serve the Colorado Springs Police Department, who orchestrates a plan to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. With the help of co-worker Flip Zimmerman, played

by Adam Driver, Ron goes undercover in the ranks of the KKK, using his voice to chat with the Klan’s members on the phone, while Flip plays Ron in person.

“BlacKkKlansman” manages to balance several genres in a way that feels consistent, unique, and down-

me come back and play the album again and again. From “Feel The Love” to the “4th Dimension,” where a Louis Prima sample eerily backs one of Kanye’s best beats of all time, this project is a wild ride through the psyches of two of modern rap’s most enigmatic characters, and is easily one of the best albums from Summer 2018.

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right delightful. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel, and you’ll think about every passing second in the film.

The cinematography is definitely some of Spike Lee’s best work. Each setting provides its own style, and they all look phenomenal. This was clearly a passion project for Lee, as the joint paints a beautiful image.

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Mac's Impact "Respect These Women, Boy"

By Andrew Willoughby Asst. Arts & Features Editor One of the countless positive results of the #MeToo movement has been that people - mostly men - are finally being held responsible for their actions.

I’ve covered it before in this column with artists such as Jesse Lacey of Brand New and Cameron Boucher of Sorority Noise.

On this edition of “Which Beloved Musician is a Predator,” we have Ameer Van of the boyband, Brockhampton.

Early this summer, allegations of verbal and physical abuse came out against the L.A. via Texas rapper as well as rumors that the person in the abusive relationship was a minor. Ameer admitted to mentally abusing his partner. However, he denied any allegations of statutory rape and physical abuse.

On May 27, after a long period of social media silence from all members of the group, Brockhampton announced via twitter, “Ameer is no longer in BROCKHAMPTON,” in a post that I think was the best way a group has dealt with a situation such as this. “We want to sincerely apologize to the victims affected by Ameer’s actions,” it read, “We were lied to, and we’re sorry for not speaking up sooner.”

The band then cancelled the remaining dates of their tour. The last show they played was at Boston Calling on May 26.

Ameer was not present.

The rest of the members stood in silence during all of his verses.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the way Brockhampton handled Ameer’s departure.

On the other hand, I am disgusted by a majority of the group’s fanbase. Many jumped to Vann’s defense, claiming he did nothing wrong, contrary to his own admissions. A litany of tweets in response to the announcement claimed kicking him out was unfair or that he didn’t deserve it.

What’s really unfair is the way Ameer treated the women he abused. Who didn't “deserve” what they got were the women Ameer abused.

Some fans said the group would go downhill after Vann’s departure. Brockhampton is a group of over 15 extremely talented people from diverse backgrounds. If a single person leaving the group would be capable of ruining it, I don’t think they would be where they are today.

Since all this went down, the band performed a brand new song on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” released three fantastic non-album singles and just recently announced their fourth studio album, “Iridescence” - which was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios - along with a documentary about the production of the album and Ameer’s departure titled, “The Longest Summer in America.”

I don’t know about you, but to me, it seems like they’re doing just fine without him.

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By Zach Colten Asst. Arts & Features Editor Summer 2011 - a young, upcoming rapper posts a music video. It begins with a home video clip showing an energetic, laughing toddler attempting to sing and dance along to “Rapper’s Delight” by The Sugarhill Gang. The kid’s funk factor is off the charts, and you can tell he is having the time of his life. The video then fades into a shot of a more recognizable 19-year-old Mac Miller, the subject of the previous clip.

Miller proceeds to rap his classic fratrap era anthem, “Best Day Ever.” The beat is smooth, easy to listen to, and Mac’s signature charisma and undeniable flow and delivery help to secure his spot among that year’s coveted XXL Freshman class - where he poses cheekily next to a cool, calm and collected Kendrick Lamar.

This spotlight would give the rising artist more notoriety in the rap industry, and he began touring and creating his debut studio album “Blue Slide Park,” which was released in November 2011.

From there, it was only up for the budding superstar. More tours, festivals, and albums with a constantly evolving sound that was uniquely Mac’s. However, there was something special about his comeup. Where other artists would drip in flash and pose for cameras, Miller always kept a light, hilarious, humble energy around him that kept him down to Earth.

In 2015, the rapper moved from Los Angeles back to his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to finish his album, “GO:OD AM.” The move was also partly due to an increasingly toxic drug use situation. Mac’s awareness of this problem, along with the revived commercial success of “GO:OD AM,” led Miller to move yet again, this time to New York City,

where he crafted his next album, “The Divine Feminine,” which was released in September 2016.

One of the strongest features of this album was the outpouring of love and adoration he showed for his girlfriend at the time, Ariana Grande. His tone on the project is one of clarity and resolve to be a better man in the future.

Over the years, while Mac always continued to put out stellar content, becoming one of the most understated rappers of his generation, he also struggled internally with depression and a severe drug addiction. Tragically, the latter would take his life on Sept. 7, 2018.

In a recent episode of Peter Rosenberg’s hip-hop talk show “Open Late,” several artists reached out to share their memories of Mac, and all of them mention how he was more than an artist to them - he was a true friend. Ty Dolla $ign refers to the rapper as his “brother.”

My memory of Mac revolves around his music, first and foremost, but also his personality. There was always something so goofy about Mac I could relate to, and he had an unmistakable “cool” factor I wished to aspire to.

I couldn’t be more sure that Mac’s impact will reverberate long after his untimely death. His words will live on through his music, interviews, pictures, and videos. His spirit will live on in memory, and my life will be forever changed for having been a fan of one of the greatest of all time, Mac Miller

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SPORTS Field Hockey wins overtime thriller against Regis

By Liam Gambon Asst. Sports Editor On Tuesday, Sept. 4, the Framingham State Rams hosted Regis in what amounted to a suspenseful overtime victory for the Rams.

The Regis Pride got the scoring started for the game in the ninth minute of play when Aineen Callahan put one past Rams’ keeper Haley Duggan.

Regis then extended their lead to 2-0 with Callahan once again getting involved - this time assisting on an Yvonne Abate goal in the eighteenth minute.

In the 31st minute Framingham would strike back with a goal of their own off the stick of Jordyn O’Boyle, assisted by Meaghann Ackerman.

The game was tied early in the second period by Framingham when Caitlin Baril scored off her own rebound.

The game went into overtime when Ackerman, who assisted on the first goal of the game for Framingham, scored the game-winning goal with almost no time left on the clock.

Framingham won the game 3-2.

Grace Pushor made the most of her debut in net, saving ten shots after coming in to replace Haley Duggan.

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Football surrenders 57 points in loss to Cortland State

By Patrick Peterson Staff Writer The Rams suffered a brutal first loss of the season at the hands of Cortland State by a score of 57-19 on Saturday afternoon.

An early interception by sophomore linebacker Anthony Behonick gave the Rams the ball at midfield. This led to a six-yard touchdown pass by junior quarterback Adam Wojenski to senior wide receiver Napoleon Miller to open the scoring.

Cortland answered quickly with a touchdown pass of their own just under 2 minutes into the second quarter.

Another six-yard touchdown pass from Wojenski to sophomore wide receiver Mikael Brown putting the Rams up 13-7, but with just under a minute left in the first half, Cortland scored again to head to the break with a 14-13 lead.

The Rams scored first again in the second half on a one-yard touchdown run by junior fullback Rufus Rushins, but that proved to be the last time the team would reach the end zone that afternoon.

From there, the Red Dragons took over, scoring six unanswered touchdowns and forcing four Framingham turnovers, including a 59-yard interception return and a 95-yard kickoff return, both for touchdowns.

The standout player was wide receiver Napoleon Miller, who hauled in 11 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown on the afternoon.

The loss drops the Rams to 1-1 on the season.

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In the Rams’ next game on Saturday Sept. 8, they took a 4-2 loss against Westfield State at home.

Framingham State got on the board first in the 8th minute when Maddy Pimental netted a shot off an assist from Bailey Donelly.

The Westfield Owls tied the game at one in the 24th minute off a goal from Cheryl Latona.

The Owls scored again five minutes later with a goal from Carly Zona.

Westfield State then increased their lead 3-1 in the 36th minute before adding another goal four minutes later to extend their lead to 4-1.

Framingham cut the lead in half with one more goal in the 54th minute off the stick of Tuesday’s hero Ackerman, assisted by Donelly and O’Boyle.

Pushor made eight saves in net in her first loss of the young season.

With the loss, the Rams drop to 1-1 on the year.

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Women’s soccer drops to 0-3 with loss to WPI

By Matt Ferris Sports Editor On Sept. 9, the Rams traveled to WPI to take on the Engineers in a nonconference match.

WPI got off to a quick start, scoring the first goal in the initial five minutes. Kristen McCrea broke the scoring open, beating the Rams’ goalie to take a 1-0 lead.

Much of the first half was quiet after this point, until Madison Frederick extended the WPI lead to 2-0 in the 38th minute.

In the 54th minute, McCrea broke through again for her second goal of the game, extending the lead to 3-0 for WPI. The Engineers added one more in the 88th minute to reach the final margin of 4-0. This time, it is was Meredith Eddy who scored the goal for WPI. In the loss, Kayla Almstrom led the Rams with two shots. Madison Brown made 13 saves in net for the Rams.

Framingham was outshot 22-3 in the losing effort.

With the loss, the Rams fall to 0-3 on the season.

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Raiders send Mack to Chicago

By Matt Ferris Sports Editor On Sept. 2, the Oakland Raiders and the Chicago Bears made headlines by agreeing to a trade that would send one of the best players in the NFL, Khalil Mack, to Chicago.

Mack, who was scheduled to become a free agent at the end of 2018, was in the middle of a holdout with the Raiders, and as of Sept. 2, had yet to step foot in the Raiders’ facilities.

Oakland made the very difficult decision to trade who could be the best defensive player in the team’s history after hearing Mack wanted nothing to do with them and would not play for the team.

Oakland made the choice to cut ties with the star linebacker and get what they could in return for him.

And they got a lot in return for the former Defensive Player of the Year. The Bears sent the Raiders two first-round selections, one in 2019 and one in 2020, and a third-round pick in 2020 for Mack.

Once a member of the Bears, Chicago wasted no time resigning the star to a mega-contract.

The same day of the trade, the Bears made Mack the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history, by signing him to a sixyear, $141 million contract extension with $90 million in guaranteed money.

Since Mack had been holding out on the Raiders and hadn’t shown up to any offseason activities, there were major questions regarding whether or not Mack would be ready to suit up in Week 1 for Chicago.

Mack practiced all week with the Bears, learned the defense and did indeed suit up Week 1 for the Bears’ opener against the Green Bay Packers. Mack did not disappoint.

In his Bears’ debut, Mack had three tackles, one sack, a forced fumble, one fumble recovery, an interception and a touchdown.

The Bears definitely got their money’s worth in this trade. The Bears already have a young, up-and-coming defense that was top 10 last season with names like Leonard Floyd and Roquan Smith. And now to add Mack to the mix will significantly improve the Bears’ defense.

The trade jumped Chicago from 100-1 odds to 40-1 odds to win the Super Bowl.

However, the same can be said for the Raiders. Oakland also got their money’s worth in the trade.

Sure, Oakland traded their best player, but he was not going to play for the Raiders this season. The Raiders might as well have traded him and got something in return because he was going to leave come the offseason.

And that’s exactly what Oakland did. They managed to get not one, but two first-round picks from the Bears, a team that has drafted in the top five the past two seasons.

If the Raiders use these picks effectively, you could argue that Oakland in fact won this trade.

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Volleyball sweeps Regis and Nichols in ENC Invitational

By Matt Ferris Sports Editor Following a 1-2 start to begin the new season, Framingham State took on Regis in the Eastern Nazarene Invitational on Sept. 7.

The first set started with both teams going point for point.

Eventually, Regis jumped out to a 20-15 lead. The Rams closed the set on a 10-3 run to win the set 25-23 and go up 1-0 in the match.

Grace Caughey led the way for the Rams with six kills in the set.

Framingham finished the set with 11 kills and six errors.

The Rams fell behind to start the second set as well, as Regis jumped out to an 8-5 lead.

Framingham dominated the rest of the set, outscoring Regis 20-8 to win the set 25-16.

Both Caughey and Brandee Thomas led the Rams in kills in the set with three each.

The Rams had 12 kills in the set along with only six errors.

In the third set, Framingham got off to a good start, winning 10 of the first 15 points.

But Regis came charging back to cut the deficit to 11-9.

The Rams never surrendered the lead and pulled away to win the set 25-19 and win the match 3-0.

Brandey Rodriguez led the way for the Rams in the final set, gathering seven kills. Thomas was just behind her with four kills in the set.

In the 3-0 win, Framingham had 36 kills as a team compared to just 18 errors.

The Rams also racked up 35 service aces in the win.

Framingham was led by Rodriguez, Thomas and Caughey. Rodriguez had 10 kills while Thomas and Caughey had 9 kills each. Mackenzie Whalen contributed 31 aces in the match.

With the win, the Rams move to 2-2 on the season.

FRAMINGHAM STATE 3 REGIS 0 On Sept. 8, Framingham took on Nichols in the Eastern Nazarene Invitational.

The Rams jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first set.

Nichols chipped away at the lead and eventually cut their deficit to 5.

Framingham finished the set with seven of the last nine points to win 2515.

Rodriguez led the way for the Rams with five kills in the set. Thomas finished just behind her with four kills.

The Rams had 11 kills in the set compared to five errors.

To start the second set, the Rams won 11 of the first 15 points to grab an early 11-4 lead.

Framingham finished the set on a 14-6 run to take it 25-10. Thomas finished the set with four kills to lead the Rams, and Caughey finished with three kills. The Rams had 11 kills to just three errors in the set.

The Rams struggled at the beginning of the third set, falling behind 5-0.

Nichols would eventually push their lead to 12-2.

But Framingham came roaring back, chipping away at the lead little by little, eventually tying the set up at 21.

With the score tied at 26, Framingham won the next two points to seal the 3-0 victory.

Rodriguez had five kills in the set to lead the Rams, while Thomas contributed four. The Rams finished the set with 14 kills to eight errors.

In the 3-0 victory, Framingham had 36 kills, 16 errors and 36 service aces.

Thomas led the Rams in kills with 12, while Rodriguez was just behind her with 11. Whalen contributed 32 aces of the team total of 36.

With the win, the Rams improve to 3-2 on the season.

FRAMINGHAM STATE 3 NICHOLS 0

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Men’s soccer slides by MIT on the back of De Souza

By Matt Ferris Sports Editor

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Napoleon Miller had 11 catches for 130 yards and a touchdown in a loss against Cortland St.

After jumping out to a 2-1 start to begin the season, the Rams hosted MIT on Sept. 9 in a nonconference match.

The first half of the match was very quiet, as neither team could get on the scoreboard.

Both teams had multiple opportunities to get a goal, but neither took advantage of their chances.

The second half began just like the first, with both teams gathering scoring chances but nobody finishing off a goal.

Around the 73rd minute, the Rams had their best chance to break the tie. Akeem Bucknor ripped a shot that went just wide of an open net to keep the game scoreless.

Just three minutes later, in the 76th, Isaac De Souza finally broke the tie, scoring the Rams’ first goal of the game.

Ibrahim Kyeyune chipped a pass over an MIT defender that De Souza collected and fired past the goalie for the 1-0 lead.

The Rams would hold onto the lead and grab a 1-0 victory over MIT. Framingham was outshot in the game 28-12, but of MIT’s 28 shots, only four of them were on net.

Corey Davidge started in goal for the Rams and made four saves on the day to earn the shutout.

Bucknor and Bryce Nardizzi led the Rams in shots with three each.

With the win, the Rams move to 3-1 on the season.

FRAMINGHAM STATE 1 MIT 0

On Sept. 12, the Rams traveled to Clark University to take on the Cougars in a nonconference match.

Clark got off to a fast start, scoring a goal in just the eighth minute of play. Sean Munroe converted a penalty kick to give the Cougars a 1-0 lead.

Just six minutes later, in the 14th minute, Clark struck again when Connor Ross gathered a cross and fired it into the net for a 2-0 lead.

Clark scored one more time in the first half to take a 3-0 lead into the break. This time, it was Derek Jones who ripped a shot into the back of the net.

In the 55th minute, Ross scored his second goal of the game to make it 4-0. Ross gathered a rebound and put it in the net.

The Rams cut into their deficit just two minutes later. Kyeyune picked up a rebound off a Nardizzi shot and fired it into the net to make it 4-1.

Just a minute later, the Cougars got the goal right back. Munroe scored his second goal of the game to make it 5-1.

Clark converted once more on the day to make it 6-1, the eventual final score.

The final goal came in the 63rd minute, when Jonathan Guilherme was awarded a penalty kick.

He converted the kick in the top left corner.

John Davidge started in net for the Rams. He made three saves on the day.

Nardizzi led the Rams in shots with three for the game.

In the loss, Framingham was outshot 20-9 and lost the corner kick battle 5-2.

The loss drops the Rams to 3-2 on the season.

CLARK 6 FRAMINGHAM STATE 1

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Mackenzie Whalen had 63 service aces in a two-match span in which Volleyball went 2-0.

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Meaghann Ackerman scored the game-winning goal in overtime against Regis to give Field Hockey a 3-2 win.

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