March 6, 2020

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TH E G A TE POST Framingham State’s award-winning independent student newspaper since 1932

Volume 88 • Issue 18

FSUgatepost.com

March 6, 2020

University prepares for Coronavirus By Caroline Gordon Asst. Photos Editor

Donald Halsing / THE GATEPOST

Students of Caribbean Ancestry (SOCA) requested funding for their Caribbean-themed carnival party from SGA March 3.

News PARKING PETITION pg. 3 PRIMARY ELECTIONS pg. 6

Opinions SPRINKLES pg. 7 SOAP pg. 9

Arts & Features TEXTBOOKS pg. 10 COSMOKNIGHTS pg. 11

Sports

See CORONAVIRUS page 5

Hometown Kid: Richard Casali and His Trophy Case By Liam Gambon Sports Editor It all started on a little league baseball field. With his father as his coach, Richard Casali wished he could be like him someday. Many years later, the Framingham State volleyball coach has 300 collegiate career wins. Casali claimed his 300th win on Oct. 15, in a league game against MCLA. “It really didn’t hit me when I won

it. The other coach said congratulations and I said, ‘thanks.’ She said it again and I said, ‘yeah thanks, what’re you talking about?’ Casali said. “Then I turned around and they were all holding that banner. I started crying a little bit.” The banner he spoke of was one made by his players to celebrate the milestone and is hung up on the wall in his office. “Coach Casali deserves all the recognition for putting up with 16 young women, and all of our daily troubles. He devotes a lot of his

personal time throughout the day to better our team,” sophomore Alyssa Cafarelli said. “He truly cares for the team and treats us like one of his own, so the least we could do was get the 300th win for him.” He also keeps both the ball from the game that was signed by the players, and an official 300-win ball, on his shelf that acts as a trophy case. But his case is different from others, as it features team photos from each year he’s coached. As evident from the fact that he

See COACH CASALI page 17

Kennedy’s Town Halls focus on community inclusion and campaign commitment By Ashley Wall Editor-in-Chief

Sitting on a counter watching over his supporters, U.S. Rep. Joe Kennedy III blended in as an onlooker, awaitPLAYERS OF THE WEEK pg. 18 ing his own arrival. If it wasn’t for his friendly smile and presence, one might have mistaken Kennedy for any other visitor of the Amazing Things Arts Center, brimming with dazzling lights and compelling campaign signs. Joe’s visit to Framingham on Jan. 25 was part of his Senate campaign Courtesy of fsurams.com LACROSSE pg. 17

Framingham State University has taken action to keep the campus healthy after Coronavirus was reported in Massachusetts. FSU President F. Javier Cevallos sent out an email Feb. 29 which said, “As the coronavirus continues to spread around the world, I am writing to assure you that we are closely monitoring the outbreak and have been in regular contact with government and public health agencies, as well as our fellow Massachusetts state universities.” On March 3, Dean of Students Meg Nowak sent out an email discussing spring break travel information, additional facts about the disease, and - tips on how to stay healthy. “We understand this situation personally impacts members of the FSU community and that you may be concerned about friends, family, and loved ones around the world. It is vital that we support each other, avoid uninformed assumptions, and base

against longtime congressman, now first-term Sen. Ed Markey. Like many of the locations on his Town Hall tour, Framingham is not in his 4th Congressional District, allowing for Joe to get out and answer questions about his life and career with those he does not currently represent. “It’s about trying to go out there and meet as many voters as you can, explain your values and vision, ask for their help and support,” Kennedy said on his campaign efforts. Although Kennedy is known for his impactful life as a congressman and

the political legacy his family members leave behind, he is still able to move outside of his family’s dynasty and emerge as a young politician who prioritizes representation and inclusiveness. Before becoming a congressman, Kennedy volunteered in the Peace Corps and worked as an assistant district attorney in Massachusetts, which helped him grow his political resume.

See JOE KENNEDY III page 14

INSIDE: OP/ED 7 • ARTS & FEATURES 10 • SPORTS 16


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