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THE GATEPOST
Framingham State's award-winning independent student newspaper since 1932


The Front Bottoms hit rock bottom with “Going Grey”
By Cameron Grieves New Jersey indie-rock band, The Front Bottoms, released their fourth studio album “Going Grey” on Oct. 13. The title...
Cameron Grieves
Oct 27, 2017
Lissa Bollettino presents research in Lyceum Lecture
By Tessa Jillson History is always changing. It is change, through the emergence of new perspectives and sources, that constructs “the...
Tessa Jillson
Oct 27, 2017
Writers showcase work during poetry week
The Gatepost Arts and Features Staff By Allison Wharton Asst. Arts & Features Editor Nadira Wicaksana Sta1 Writer Framingham State hosted...
The Gatepost Arts and Features Staff
Oct 20, 2017


X makes his mark with “17”
By Zach Colten Jahseh Onfroy, the artist better known as XXXTENTACION, begins his debut studio album, “17,” with “The Explanation,” a...
Zach Colten
Oct 20, 2017


Crypt Classics
The Gatepost Arts and Features Staff Crypt Introduction Andrew Willoughby Arts & Features Editor Scary movies have been a staple of...
The Gatepost Arts and Features Staff
Oct 20, 2017
The link between childhood nutrition and ADHD
By Tessa Jillson Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Jill Castle discussed how children diagnosed with ADHD can have trouble eating and...
Tessa Jillson
Oct 20, 2017


The big, bad wolf
By Zach Colten Exploding out of the trap-metropolis that is Atlanta, Georgia, Russ howls out his defiance to the “mumble-rap” genre with...
Zach Colten
Oct 20, 2017


Musical Musings Lyrical Substance
By Andrew Willoughby “How could you listen to that? The lyrics are garbage.” I hear people criticize others’ tastes in music by saying...
Andrew Willoughby
Oct 13, 2017


Beauty by Bailey: Millions of Peaches
By Bailey Morrison Picture the packaging – a peachy ombré design with the words “Just Peachy” scrawled in cursive across the front. As...
Bailey Morrison
Oct 13, 2017


Asian Culture Club seeks to shine spotlight on under represented student population
By Thomas Maye When sophomore Isaac Vu, president and founder of Asian Culture Club, was researching clubs to join, messages of inclusion...
Thomas Maye
Oct 13, 2017
Kathleen Volp’s “The Politics of Fear”
By Tessa Jillson Kathleen Volp said she never understood little girls’ obsessions with horses. She learned about male horses of war in...
Tessa Jillson
Oct 13, 2017
Chaar Yaarr plays at FSU
By Cameron Grieves Acclaimed Sufi band Chaar Yaar delivered their signature blend of traditional Indian instrumentality, 12th century...
Cameron Grieves
Oct 13, 2017


The Couch Boys Review: Blade Runner 2049
By Brennan Atkins & Noah Barnes The original “Blade Runner,” directed by Ridley Scott, is a cult classic in the sci-fi genre. It is the...
Brennan Atkins & Noah Barnes
Oct 13, 2017
FSU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day
By Kayllan Olicio President Javier Cevallos took audience members on a journey through the history of teaching during his keynote address...
Kayllan Olicio
Oct 6, 2017


XXXTENTACION, Chris Brown and the celeb dilemma
By Zach Colten As a rap fan, I was, as many others were, intrigued by Florida rapper XXXTENTACION’s blitzkrieg to mainstream recognition...
Zach Colten
Oct 6, 2017
Latina-American professionals share advice on staying “true to yourself”
By Cass Doherty When Rosalin Acosta, secretary of labor and workforce development, was working at a bank, she dressed like a man. “I felt...
Cass Doherty
Oct 6, 2017


The Pawgress Report: Lovable Labs
By Nick Murphy Introducing Lilly and Logan, freshman Keelin Ackerley’s fun-loving labrador retrievers. The Ackerleys found both Lilly and...
Nick Murphy
Oct 6, 2017
A smooth ride with Injury Reserve’s “Drive It Like It’s Stolen"
By Andrew Willoughby After gaining nationwide attention from their “Live From the Dentist Office” mixtape, Arizona alternative hip-hop...
Andrew Willoughby
Oct 6, 2017
Inside the locker room with Byron Hurt
By Allison Wharton Documentary filmmaker and author Byron Hurt made his fourth visit to FSU on Oct. 2 to engage with students and discuss...
Allison Wharton
Oct 6, 2017
Turning toward acceptance: Cedric Jennings’ “A Hope in the Unseen”
By Tessa Jillson Navigating multiple worlds can be challenging, but for Cedric Jennings, balancing these worlds ultimately derives from...
Tessa Jillson
Oct 6, 2017
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