By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor Four years ago this week, on Dec. 18, I lost my grandfather to COVID-19. During a time of such high stress, his death only exacerbated my decaying mental health.  Four years later, I am still not fully healed - and that’s OK.  Grief is a non-linear cycle of pain and heartbreak, coupled with beautiful memories about a person held in high esteem.  When grieving, there will be good days and bad. For me, the bad days have become less frequent,

By Kate Norrish Staff Writer Everyone knows the general outline of the stories where infamous horror creatures like Frankenstein’s Monster and Cthulhu originated. However, the plot of “Dracula” - published in 1897 - usually surprises people. Part of that may be that the appeal of the book is not Dracula as a character, and part of it may be that the plot is bonkers.  Additionally, in Victorian England, Christmas was considered the creepiest day of the year, kind of like Hallo

By Liv Dunleavy Arts & Features Asst. Editor Liv Dunleavy / THE GATEPOST Hello everybody, my name is Liv and welcome back to “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” (“FNAF 2”). It’s been so long since we last had seen the sun, trapped in this theater, waiting for the release of “Five Nights at Freddy’s 2.”  That release was Dec. 5, coincidentally the same day we all collectively spent absurd amounts of money on “FNAF” merchandise, again. And it was a doozy. The lore is back, the jumpscar

By Sarah Daponde Editorial Staff The Christa McAuliffe Center finished installation of The McAuliffe Simulation Lab, funded by a federal grant of $1 million, on Oct. 22. President Nancy Niemi said the McAuliffe Simulation Lab is another unique aspect of Framingham State’s campus, which will allow “people of all ages to experience more completely what it might be like to do something that is currently not possible - like travel to Mars, for example.” Niemi said,“The McAuliffe

By Sarah Daponde Asst. Arts & Features Editor The Center for Inclusive Excellence hosted “Winter Holidays Around the World” on Dec. 9. The event, originally scheduled for Dec. 2, was postponed due to snow. “Winter Holidays Around the World” included live performances and different cultural elements to introduce FSU to global winter traditions. Jerome Burke, director of the CIE, said this event was about "curiosity, community, and connection. “It’s about moving our hearts and

By The Gatepost Editorial Board Congratulations, Rams! We have made it to the end of another exciting and rewarding semester.  As the last week of the semester wraps up and preparation for finals begins, students are beginning to look forward to a break for the holidays.  Many of us will be headed home for the holidays, but there is a significant population, including international students and athletes, who spend part or all of their winter break on campus in the residence h

By Bella Grimaldi News Editor Courtesy of LinkedIn What is your academic and professional background?  My undergraduate degree is from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts - so another member of the state university system. I was class of 2003. I had a major in English and communications with a concentration in broadcast media and public relations. … And so I left and ended up working on Beacon Hill. So I had the privilege of working for a lot of different elected officials.

By Jesse Burchill Staff Writer Ronnie Chiu-Lin / THE GATEPOST By Jesse Burchill Staff Writer Released on Nov. 14, “The Running Man” is the second adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel after the 1987 version that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Directed by Edgar Wright and starring Glen Powell, the film is set in a future where society is dominated by poverty and bread-and-circuses-style television, and the corporation the Network owns the police and the media. Our prota

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Arts & Features Editor The Christa McAuliffe Center held a lecture in the McCarthy Center’s Alumni Room titled “Christa Corrigan McAuliffe, Symbol of Ordinary People Achieving Extraordinary Things,” on Dec. 4. The event is the first in the “Challenger Series,” which is running around the time of the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, which is Jan. 28, 2026. Irene Porro, director of the Christa McAulif

By Wenchell Pierre Staff Writer The Rams Resource Center (RRC)  is navigating a semester of transition as the University works to fill its vacant coordinator position while demand for basic needs support remains steady. With student workers covering limited operating hours, administrators say the Center is working to stabilize operations, strengthen partnerships, and expand outreach. Since former coordinator Olivia Fenty left in August to pursue her doctorate, Assistant Dean

By Owen Glancy Arts & Features Editor Watching anime rapidly rise in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic has been a truly surreal experience. Seeing the medium go from a niche, nerdy sub-culture to a true mainstay of popular culture has been as satisfying as it has been odd.  This feeling culminated for me when during my screening of “Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc,” I overheard two people next to me talking about their film backgrounds and how they had never even seen

By Antonio Machado Copy Editor In the age of Tik Tok, where fame is given out like a deck of cards to any unsuspecting teenager, the music industry has repeatedly been dealt multiple dud hands. The abundance of influencers who try to capitalize on their social media popularity to propel themselves into a music career has resulted in an industry oversaturated with unremarkable pop music. Addison Rae is not one of these influencers. After years coining the persona of a ditzy gi

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Wenchell Pierre Staff Writer As Framingham State University prepares to close out the Fall 2025 semester, multiple University departments are coordinating seasonal giving initiatives on campus while extending holiday assistance to the surrounding community. These efforts include a “Toys for Tots” campaign led by the Framingham State University Police Department and a series of support programs overseen by the Dean of Students Office. FSU Police

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams hosted the MCLA Trailblazers for their final conference game of 2025 on Dec. 6 and lost 3-2. This loss brings their conference record to 1-4 and their overall record to 3-6. Captain Jake Barcelou, a senior, said, “Despite the 3-6 record, the spirits in the locker room are pretty high. We know that if we play to our capabilities, we are much better than our record shows.” The first period b

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor It came down to the wire when the Framingham State Rams took on the New England College Pilgrims in a nonconference matchup Dec. 9. Framingham defeated the Pilgrims 68-64, improving their overall record to 7-4. New England College fouled the Rams within the first 6 seconds, allowing junior Dyree Rogers to step to the line for two foul shots, both of which were successful. The Pilgrims scored on a 3-point ju

Adrien Gobin/ THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor When Stella Bailey, a senior setter on the Framingham State volleyball team, stepped onto campus four years ago, her father told her, “You can break records, and you can win championships.” In her collegiate career at Framingham State, she fulfilled both of those goals when she became the program’s all-time assists leader, closing her career with 3,208, as well as four straight MASCAC All-Conference Second Team select

By Avery Slavin Staff Writer The Framingham State Rams fell to the Clark University Cougars in a non-conference matchup Dec. 9.  This brings their overall record to 3-6.  Sophomore Jacqueline Schels put the first points on the scoreboard in the first 2 minutes, scoring on two back-to-back free throws.  Clark evened the score with a layup and then was able to get ahead with another layup and a free throw.  Schels fought back with a 3-pointer, tying the score again.  Clark was

By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Editorial Staff This semester was my most challenging one yet. Though I wasn’t expecting it to be. After all, two of my classes are on subjects I really enjoy - Creative Writing and Journalism. But I didn’t anticipate how much I’d struggle with the sheer workload. Deadlines, interviewing, essays, even thinking of a good poem idea - they’ve all caused me headaches and anxiety. And I’m sure I’m not the only one either. When just one difficu

By Izayah Morgan Opnions Editor On Nov. 6, 2024, Donald Trump won the presidential election over Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.  Over the course of this past year, his administration has done damage to this country that will take years or even generations to repair. Steve Cohen, who represents Tennessee’s ninth congressional district, maintains a page, “Tracking the Trump Administration’s Harmful Executive Actions.” According to this page, “ in the spring of 2025, Presiden