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Norovirus hits FSU Sexual assaults up last year Celebrated human rights activist Naomi Tutu speaks about “our shared humanity” Students graduate in FSU’s second Winter Commencement ceremony
 
Norovirus hits FSU

Norovirus hits FSU

Kathleen McDonough Interim News Editor An e-mail sent out to students on Monday from Dean of Students Melinda Stoops warned of a recent outbreak of the gastrointestinal disease norovirus. Hofrenning said the Health Center has seen “between 15 and 18” cases of GI viruses this month that could potentially be norovirus. This is about 10 [...]

Sexual assaults up last year

Kerrin Murray News Editor According to the FSU Crime Statistics Report from 2010 and information provided by Dean of Students Melinda Stoops for 2011, there has been an increase in documented sexual assaults on campus. Six cases of sexual assault were reported in 2010, according to the annual FSU crime statistics report for that year. [...]

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Celebrated human rights activist Naomi Tutu speaks about “our shared humanity”

By Talia Adry Staff Writer   Originating in South Africa, “Ubuntu” has become a widely used phrase by human rights activists across the globe. Often used in the wrong context, the word simply means “humanity.” Growing up the daughter of renowned South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Naomi Tutu spent her life adopting the old proverb [...]

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Students graduate in FSU’s second Winter Commencement ceremony

By Kärin Radock Interim News Editor FSU graduated 548 undergraduate and graduate students at the school’s Winter Commencement last Saturday in DPAC. Held in conjunction with the ceremony was FSU’s first-ever Winter Festival,  which began last Friday. “The graduate and undergraduate students in this room represent a tremendous collection of brainpower, talent and perseverance,” said Vice [...]

Letter to the editor

17 February 2012

By S. Mackler Parent I brought my son (a first-year student) back to school on Sunday evening, and had the opportunity to pick up The Gatepost of 2/10/2012. I read with interest the letter from Ms. Cain-Mailly regarding the FSU meal plans and related issues. Coincidentally, I had just been having a very similar discussion [...]

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What about our troops?

17 February 2012

By Crystal Hederson Staff Writer The more I hear about these celebrities who die of drug overdoses, the angrier I get. We pay so much attention and have so many tributes to them even though they killed themselves. But the people we do not give as much attention to are the soldiers who die for [...]

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PDA = TMI?

17 February 2012

By Samantha Rawson Opinions Editor I spend a fair amount of time in the O’Connor lobby – hanging out down there with friends, waiting for someone to meet me, waiting for my mother to pick me up. And, almost inevitably, every single time I’m down there, I see a parting couple stop to kiss. Now, [...]

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Johnson, Clark honored as women’s basketball handle Rivier in season finale

Johnson, Clark honored as women’s basketball handle Rivier in season finale

16 February 2012

By Matt Cook Sports Editor   The women’s basketball team closed out their 2011-12 season on a high note with a commanding 65-50 victory against Rivier Thursday night at the Athletic Center. Prior to tip off, seniors Jill Johnson and Emily Clark were recognized for their hard work and dedication during their time with the [...]

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Ice hockey blanks Assumption for fifth win

Ice hockey blanks Assumption for fifth win

16 February 2012

By Matt Cook Sports Editor   Goaltender Nick Cafrelli, a sophomore, stopped all 32 shots thrown at him by Assumption College as the ice hockey team blanked the Ice Dogs, 4-0 on Wednesday. It was the first time Assumption has been shut out in a loss since Jan. 20, 2010, when they fell by the [...]

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Men’s basketball close out season with 73-52 loss at Westfield State

Men’s basketball close out season with 73-52 loss at Westfield State

16 February 2012

By Ty Foster Assistant Sports Editor   The Rams conclude the 2011-12 season with a mark of 9-16 (3-9) after a win over conference opponent MCLA and a loss to Westfield State, who finished third in the MASCAC. In a close contest against MCLA, which featured four ties and 10 lead changes, the Rams were [...]

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Gatepost Interview: Paul DiNunno, Professor of Biology

16 February 2012

GP: What is your educational background? DiNunno: My undergraduate research was in Maryland, at St. Mary’s College.  And I did my master’s work up here at Boston University, stationed down in the marine biology laboratories. GP: How long have you been teaching here? DiNiunno: This is my second year here at Framingham.  I’ve enjoyed the first year, and [...]

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LGBT rights at a crossroads

10 February 2012

Legislation passed last November, and signed by Gov. Deval Patrick, titled “An Act Relative to Gender Identity,” grants equal protection under the law to transgendered individuals. It ensures they will not be denied equal access to housing and education and designates violence committed against them due to their sexual identity as a hate crime. It [...]

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Gatepost Interview: Judith Otto, Geography

10 February 2012

By Crystal Hederson Staff Writer GP: Please provide a brief summary of your resume and educational background.   I have a bachelor’s degree in art history and biology. After that, I went to work for an architectural firm in Boston and that got me really interested in design, so I went for my masters in [...]

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SGA ammends constitution

10 February 2012

By Kathleen McDonough Interim News Editor At this Tuesday’s Dec. 7 SGA meeting, senators accepted amendments for new club constitutions, granted three budget increase requests and one travel and conference request. The Human Rights Action Committee (HRAC) and SGA, itself, requested amendments to their respective constitutions. Both amendments were passed. SGA amended its constitution to [...]

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