By The Gatepost Editorial Board The odds are, you’ve heard it before: “This campus is so boring.” “I never know what’s going on.” “There’s nothing to do here!” The sentiment of these statements has been heard time and time again by members of The Gatepost Editorial Board. Students often express how our campus is too quiet and too dull to have any fun, or even consider staying at their residence halls over the weekend.  We disagree.  From Drag BINGO to Diversity Dialogues, the

By Antonio Machado Multimedia Editor Words carry so much weight. Words dig deep, even if sometimes they aren’t intended to. They burrow into the mind until they hit the subconscious so they can extract insecurity. However, it doesn’t take much digging to extract. In fact, insecurities are usually found on the first thing anyone sees - the body. It’s almost certain that everyone, at some point or another in their life, has been told something in passing about their body th

By The Gatepost Editorial Board On March 25, President Nancy Niemi announced via email that the 2026 Undergraduate Commencement speaker will be Nelson Peña de Jesús, president of Global Culinary Kitchen at Nestlé.  Niemi cited Framingham State’s connection to the chocolate chip cookie as the reason Peña de Jesús is a “sweet” choice for a commencement speaker.  Ruth Graves Wakefield, Class of 1924, invented the chocolate chip cookie and became a Framingham State legend for the

By Izayah Morgan Opinions Editor I was introduced to politics at a young age. I was in the seventh grade when I woke up on November 8, 2016 -  right on the dot at six in the morning to catch my bus at 6:45 a.m.   However, I remember this day was different. My mom seemed less energetic than she usually was - and not just because of my long gaming sessions the night before. As I looked throughout my classrooms, all my teachers and peers had a look of defeat. I arrived for my so

Luxury fashion has long represented exclusivity, craftsmanship, and heritage. Today, however, even the most established high‑end brands are reshaping their strategies to connect with a new generation of consumers. With Gen Z holding increasing purchasing power, companies such as CHANEL, Louis Vuitton, and DIOR are investing heavily in social media campaigns designed to capture younger audiences. These digital campaigns do more than highlight products - they influence how youn

By The Gatepost Editorial Board  Spring has sprung on campus with warmer, sunnier weather, and many important deadlines, due dates, and events are popping up as we prepare for the conclusion of another school year.  During this time, you may feel compelled to spend more time outside with friends, grab an ice cream at a local stand, or soak up the sun on the lawn outside of May Hall. While all of these activities are great ways to unwind and enjoy the extra hours of sunlight,

By Dylan Pichnarcik  Associate Editor  When I was young, I struggled in school.  I can remember struggling during lessons at times when my classmates did not. It was frustrating and made going to school a challenge.  It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a visual impairment that my struggles started to come into focus.  To combat this newfound challenge, I was given prescription glasses. Beyond wearing glasses - which I do to this day - my disability is entirely invisible.  Wi

By The Gatepost Editorial Board Since President Donald J. Trump has returned to the White House, he has fundamentally altered and dismantled the federal government. He has changed policies regarding immigration and how the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents serve at his behest.  ICE agents have been overstepping their bounds, detaining legal citizens and regularly infringing on their rights. Terrifying videos of masked agents tearing people away from their

By Izayah Morgan Opinions Editor On March 5, President Donald Trump made headlines with the firing of his controversial Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem. This announcement, like many of Trump's decisions, was made quickly, as Noem has faced an overwhelming mountain of criticism about her leadership of the department. According to The New York Times, Noem was criticized for her and the Department of Homeland Security’s handling of non-immigration a

By The Gatepost Editorial New England winters are often portrayed as peaceful and picturesque - blankets of snow decorating the landscape and snow days filled with pond hockey, hot chocolate, and reading novels under cozy blankets. However, the reality of a New England winter is quite different than Hallmark movies often depict.  It certainly isn’t news that Massachusetts has been pummeled by snow since we returned from winter break and having class on a Monday has become rar

By The Gatepost Editorial Board This February marks 100 years of celebrating Black History Month.  The Gatepost Editorial Board is elated to present this special edition of The Gatepost in honor of this monumental Black History Month.  As we continue to learn about and share Black history during February and look ahead to the next 100 years, it is crucial to understand why this celebration began.  Black History Month began as Negro History Week in 1926, when one of the first

By Antonio Machado Multimedia Editor As division in the political landscape of America reaches new, modern heights, we look to art to find ways to connect with each other and spread love to those around us. Music shapes the way we view and interact with the world. It is everywhere - in dining halls, stores, in our earbuds, in that silly TikTok video as faint background music, or sneaking into our heads as we desperately try to focus on an assignment. Music is everywhere. Musi

As a young Black man, I have always been wary of the police, and this line of thinking isn't exclusive to me. Black people have always been in conflict with the police. Back when slavery was prevalent, slave patrols were common to catch runaway slaves, primarily in the South. Even after slavery ended, the police force was not necessarily kind to folks who look like us. Police violence and brutality still go on to this day. Mass incarceration has separated fathers from their f

The Gatepost Editorial: Love matters more than ever By The Gatepost Editorial Board As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is at the forefront of people’s minds. The holiday symbolizes an occasion to celebrate the connections you hold close to your heart.  Even though this holiday provides many of us with joy, there are so many reasons why demonstrations of love should not stop after Feb. 14.  Fostering community, kindness, care, and love for one another is a year-round effort. 

Framingham State is just under 100 days away from celebrating the Class of 2026 at the spring Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Days are crossed off calendars, credits are meticulously counted, and each assignment submitted brings seniors that much closer to graduation.  The Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony has been held at the DCU Center in Worcester since 2018, after students voted to move commencement from the Framingham Town Green to the DCU Center. The scale of the

By Nathan Piette Staff Writer Across the world, floods, droughts, and rising food prices are reminding us that the way we grow food is tied to the health of the planet. Regenerative agriculture, the farming that rebuilds soil instead of wearing it out, offers a hopeful path forward at a moment when communities are searching for practical climate action. While many climate debates feel abstract, farmers are already testing real solutions in their fields.  Regenerative agricult

By Izayah Morgan Opnions Editor Black History Month turns 100 years old this year, the term being coined by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the second Black person to get a Ph.D. from Harvard. Often, I find the only time Black history is showcased is when it is highlighted that we were previously in chains or when it's “our” history month.  Oftentimes ignored, except for the beginning of the month or highlighting only the tragic points in Black history, our history is confined to a po

For students who have grown up in the New England area, heavy snow falls and snow days are not unfamiliar experiences.  However, 18.5 inches of snow can make life on a college campus very challenging.  On a college campus, a snowstorm comes with many issues for students to consider, including where to park, when to go eat, class and activity cancellations, safety walking around campus, and whether they remembered to pack a snow brush.  Essential personnel work incredibly hard

By Izayah Morgan Opinions Editor Throughout modern history, new technology has created a polarization between the people who support it and people who don’t. Whether it was the creation of the calculator or the invention of the internet, we feared these devices would compromise our creativity or make us lazy. But both technologies failed to replace mathematicians and engineers. However, they created new jobs to maintain and improve upon these technologies. AI is, without a

By Kate Norrish Staff Writer It is not hard to find people talking about misreadings of Sherlock Holmes as a character. He never says “elementary, my dear Watson,” in the original books, is not romantically involved with Irene Adler, and is not, contrary to many, many portrayals of the character, an inhumanly intelligent figure. I first read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s “Adventures of Sherlock Holmes” as a 13-year-old. During this time, I was a recent physical abuse survivor at