Take anti-Semitism seriously
Eleven people were murdered at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh on Oct. 27. This tragedy marks the 294th mass shooting in the United States in 2018 alone, according to the Gun Violence Archive. […]
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Faculty pen letter in response to hate crimes
Condemning last semester’s six hate crimes, over 240 members of the FSU community have signed a letter to the editor denouncing racism and calling for a more united campus. The letter, appearing in this week’s […]
Parents of hate crime targets speak out
Approximately 15 members of the FSU community, including parents, staff and students, discussed the recent racial hate crimes and relevant concerns at a meeting in the Forum on Jan. 30. Millie González, interim chief officer […]
Alumni Association discusses student relations
At the Alumni Association meeting on Jan. 25, members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and University administrators worked to develop student outreach strategies to show support for students following the recent hate crimes. […]
FBI denies FSU’s inquiry regarding hate crimes
The FBI provided no assistance to FSUPD’s investigation into the hate crimes that occurred on campus last semester, according to FSUPD Sgt. Martin Laughlin. The agency was contacted to assist with handwriting analysis after the […]
Sixth hate crime reported
A hate crime was reported in North Hall around 8:30 a.m. by a resident assistant on Dec. 21, said FSUPD Sgt. Martin Laughlin. This marked the sixth hate crime of the fall semester. According to […]
Students participate in protest on first day of semester
By Cesareo Contreras Editor-in-Chief By Nadira Wicaksana Asst. News Editor On Jan. 16, approximately 100 members of the FSU community participated in a student-led march and rally in response to the six hate crimes targeting […]
Trustees discuss hate crimes
Framingham State’s Board of Trustees discussed the recent hate crimes and the campus emergency preparedness plan during its meeting on Nov. 29. Millie González, interim chief officer of diversity, inclusion and community engagement, shared with […]
It’s time for white people to condemn racism
Ignorance is not bliss. Proven this past week, as not one – but two hate crimes plagued our very own campus as students in the University’s Black Student Union (BSU) were targeted twice in one […]