By Vorie Shorter Staff Writer Meghan Petrone / THE GATEPOST As the dust settles, two out of six of the KATSEYE girls are currently on “hiatus,” with Sophia having plans to return in January and still no word on Manon’s return since Feb. 20. What exactly is going on with KATSEYE? Netflix’s “The Debut: Dream Academy” was a behind-the-scenes making of the global girl group, KATSEYE. Airing between Sept. 1 and Nov. 17, 2023, the show presented fans the opportunity to vote and sp

By Jason DeFronzo Staff Writer When people think of art, usually the first thing to come to mind is something along the lines of paintings, drawings, or ceramics. However, a largely overlooked form of art is video games. I’ve always enjoyed making art. It's a nice way to decompress and create concepts that mean something to me. In the process, I hope to create something that others can admire, too. I’ve also been playing games most of my life, and over time they’ve become a

By Alexis Schlesinger Opinion Editor I don’t accept all people exactly as they are. This may sound contrary to my previous statement, but I do love all people, and I believe all people are worthy of love. I do not love every individual, though. Unconditional love for the individual just because they are human will not help people grow. I want you to grow because you are a human and I love you for it. I may not accept you as you currently are, though, if you need to grow

By The Gatepost Editorial Board Wednesday, Nov. 11, the nation recognized Veterans Day, a moment to pause, reflect, and thank the courageous men and women who answered the call of duty and served in America’s military. Framingham State is fortunate to have a rich network of current students and alums who have served in the military. The Gatepost Editorial Board thanks every single person who served - we’re grateful to have you as a part of our community. We see your sacrifi

By Avery Slavin Editorial Staff By Andrea Zereski Staff Writer When coming back to campus late at night, you’ll almost always find the Maynard Lot full, leading residents to have to park in Union Lot a mile from campus. This should not be a problem. However, after 11:45 p.m., the Ram Tram stops running. This leads students to call Campus Police for a ride - which ultimately feels like an inconvenience to them - or walk. Many students just park in Salem End Lot overnight t

By Heather Luster Staff Writer October has now passed, which means Domestic Violence Awareness Month has come to an end. However, conversations surrounding domestic violence should not come to an end with it. As I look back on the month, I realize how many people and resources - on and off campus - I became aware of, along with their events. There was the SHAPE Domestic Violence Resource Fair, local 5K’s, and a collective of wearing purple on Oct. 15 in support of survivor

By Dylan Pichnarcik Editor-in-Chief Dear Donald Trump, A few weeks ago, you called upon citizens to vote as if you were on the ballot. We did. Across the nation, there was a widespread rebuke of your power, proving that your tirade in Washington did not go unnoticed. But on Tuesday night, the walls of your ballroom came crashing down in a big, beautiful way. But it’s not all bad! Your legacy lives on. You’re the first president to see Texas turn blue in 32 years. That i

By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Associate Editor Meghan Petrone / THE GATEPOST College students are extremely busy. We’re often working part time - or even full time - outside of classes, or we’re in some sort of club or other organization. Sometimes we’re doing both, on top of a courseload that’s usually not designed for someone with our kind of schedule. Because of that, many clubs host meetings in the evening or at night, after daytime classes end. The same goes fo

By Alexis Schlesinger Opinion Editor It’s cute to say “There are no stupid questions” or “There are no wrong answers,” but that isn’t true. We’ve all rolled our eyes and sighed when our peers ask a stupid question in class because they weren’t paying attention. I’m sure your professor has said to one of your classmates, “Mhm, interesting point. Anyone else?” The problem goes beyond asking questions or making jokes without trying to use your own brain first. Many people have

By The Gatepost Editorial Board Situated behind West Hall, the Rams Resource Center sits unassumingly, a catch-all pantry where students can access free food, toiletries, clothes, and other essentials. But because of its location, the average student may not know about it. West Hall is one of the newest buildings on campus, and the Rams Resource Center is undoubtedly an attractive-looking space. However, aesthetics don’t matter for a center such as this. What matters more

By Nathan Piette Staff Writer I want to vote for a candidate because I believe in them. That should be a fairly ordinary expectation in a democracy. Instead, American elections often come with a warning: Choose carefully, because voting for the person you want might be voting for the person with the most big-money advertising dollars. Ranked-choice voting offers a better approach. Instead of selecting one candidate, voters rank their options: first choice, second choice, thir

By Antonio Machado Associate Editor Different holidays have different appeals and uses. Some holidays are for building rapport with family members, some are for gifts, and some are for food. Halloween, however, is for looking fierce. It’s “the one night a year a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” I don’t quite remember which Greek philosopher once said that, but whoever they were, they were one of the greatest minds in human histo

By Avery Slavin Editorial Staff By Andrea Zereski Staff Writer Ticketmaster, a commonly used website for buying tickets to concerts and sporting events, has been a stressor for many trying to attend them. It’s gotten to the point where people have adopted the phrase, “I won/lost the Ticketmaster war” when talking about whether or not they were able to acquire tickets - specifically, concert tickets. Artists allow fans to sign up to receive a presale code to get early acces

By Jason DeFronzo Staff Writer Courtesy of Jason DeFronzo The word “fraternity” can spark a negative reaction in many people, yet there are some unknown groups that truly mean well and have changed people's lives, including mine. For the past seven years, I’ve been working with a fraternity that works to help young men become leaders and successful adults: DeMolay. I joined as soon as I could, shortly after I turned 12, as that's the minimum age to join. At first I was conf

By Dylan Pichnarcik Editor-in-Chief Courtesy of Desmond McCarthy Last week, two of our esteemed alumni returned to McCarthy 410 to lend a hand to our current staff. Sophia Harris and Ryan O’Connell, Class of ’25, spent last Thursday copy-editing, connecting with new staff members, and enjoying a slice of late-night pizza, proving that once you’re a member of The Gatepost, you’re always a member. Sophia, former editor-in-chief of The Gatepost, serves as the editorial directo

By The Gatepost Editorial Board Tobias Cotton-Selman / THE GATEPOST The spirit of the American Revolution started in Boston, and the idea that people have the right to question those in power was an Enlightenment-era ideal of figures such as John Hancock and Samual Adams. Two-hundred-and-fifty years after these men championed independence, Massachusetts now finds itself as a state where those who hold power are above the law. This must change. The way forward lies with the

By Kate Norrish Staff Writer Onyx Lovely / THE GATEPOST Over the summer, during my frequent hiking trips and lake swims, I often saw paper signs in informational stands near the entrances of hiking trails. They showed pictures of spotted lanternflies with text saying to kill any you may come across, because they eat the trunks and stems of local plants, causing intense damage. The photographs portrayed a lima bean-sized insect with a black head and large, pale purple wings fo

By Dylan Pichnarcik Editor-in-Chief “So, what are your plans after graduation?” It’s the age-old question everyone always asks. It starts in high school. Just as you're headed off to college for the first time. Then, once you arrive, people's interests change to what you’re studying, how your classes are going, maybe even if you have a partner. But then, just when you’re getting comfortable, you’re forced to decide what's next. It’s an innocent question - no one means har

By Avery Slavin News Editor Andrea Zereski Staff Writer Hello, all! We hope this finds you well. We are reaching out regarding the recent lack of etiquette when it comes to sending emails. Since coming back to school and having to regularly use Outlook again, we’ve noticed a lot of little peeves that have bothered us when it comes to emailing in terms of both students and faculty. First, the greeting. This sets the tone for the entire email. For us, we love to let the rec

Tobias Cotton-Selman / THE GATEPOST By Alexis Schlesinger Opinion Editor Sixty-six percent of my student loan debt goes toward paying off my meal plan at Framingham State University. I was on track to graduate debt-free before I had to move on campus partway through my junior year. All resident students at FSU are required to purchase a meal plan, with the cheapest option for residents being the Value plan for $2,435. Commuter students are not required to purchase a meal