Volume 93 • Issue 19
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April 4, 2025
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(Left) Sarah Lewis, Nicole Sheehan, Emma Scully, Gabby Foster, and Molly Lanier celebrating Foster’s first collegiate goal April 2.
Federal impacts discussed at All University Meeting By Sophia Harris Editor-in-Chief President Nancy Niemi discussed the impacts of federal administrative actions on the University and provided financial updates at the All University Meeting March 31. Niemi said the University’s administration is “paying very close attention” to all of the recent executive orders and how they could possibly pose a threat to the University. She reminded the community “that all of the executive actions that are coming from the federal government are not law.” She said she empathized with the community, but Massachusetts has filed lawsuits counteracting
the executive orders posed by the federal administration. “We have the wherewithal and the right to counteract what comes out of executive actions and either watch carefully or, when appropriate, take action,” Niemi added. Regarding the federal administration’s recent threats to university curriculum, Niemi said, “Academic freedom is key. “Teaching, curriculum, speech, that is where we will draw that line. We will not acquiesce. Equity works in all its forms.” Niemi reiterated Framingham State’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work. She said it is embedded in all the work the Uni-
The annual Miriam Levine reading, hosted by the English Department, featured bestselling author Joanna Rakoff on April 2 in the Heineman Ecumenical Center. Lisa Eck, professor and department chair of the English Department, introduced the event and welcomed attendees. “It’s illegal to be bored as an English major,” said Eck. Eck said the event was held annually to inspire students to go beyond creative writing classes and into the next steps of writing and publishing.
She said she wants students to have the courage to put their voice out into the world. She then invited Jennifer De Leon, an English professor and friend of the author’s, to introduce Joanna Rakoff. “It’s a special day when a student can meet a real-life author - especially one so talented,” said De Leon. She said Rakoff was a winner of the Goldberg Prize for fiction, has had her work published in 20 different languages, and has been featured in the publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Vogue. “My Salinger Year,” Rakoff’s best-selling memoir, was adapted into a movie in 2021, added De Leon. Her
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versity undertakes, whether it is in the classroom or through the heritage events the Center for Inclusive Excellence hosts. “People on campus, they come in and feel that that is our commitment. Many have said that. Most importantly, we can feel it. The protection of our employees and our students is, of Dylan Pichnarcik / THE GATEPOST course, critical,” she said. SGA pg. 3 She added, “It’s scary - some of the SUCCESS GRANT pg. 5 things we’re seeing, many of the things we’re seeing are scary, but we are committed.” English Professor Rachel Trousdale asked if there was action being taken by the Massachusetts Council of State RETENTION pg. 7 HUMAN RIGHTS pg. 8
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Author Joanna Rakoff discusses best-selling memoir at annual Miriam Levine reading By Sarah Daponde Asst. Arts & Features Editor
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newest memoir, “The Fifth Passenger,” is about a secret in Rakoff’s family. De Leon said Rakoff is always sharing tips and connections to help fellow writers. “Joanna is the most generous writer I know. “To be in the presence of Joanna - or her art - is to be around a good friend.” Rakoff then took the stage. Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST She said she was familiar with Levine’s work and that it was a pleasure WOMEN’S LACROSSE pg. 11 to be this year’s reader. SOFTBALL pg. 12 She encouraged attendees to read Levine’s poetry, saying, “It’s always a wonderful thing.”
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