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


Letter to the Editor: A note to the FSU community regarding gun violence
On Nov. 3, at approximately 1:20 p.m., I was crossing the intersection of Maynard Road and State Street with two of my students when a...
Letter to the editor
Nov 4, 2022


The Gatepost Editorial: Prioritize your mental health
By The Gatepost Editorial Board As November begins, temperatures are declining, the sun is setting earlier, and the pressure of academics...
Editorial Board
Nov 4, 2022


Make your vote count
By McKenzie Ward Opinions Editor Every four years, the United States has a presidential election. While the presidential election is...

McKenzie Ward
Nov 3, 2022


'It started with words'
By McKenzie Opinions Editor In 2022, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) reported that in 2021 alone, there were 2,717 reported incidents of...

McKenzie Ward
Oct 27, 2022


Salem is not a theme park
By Emily Rosenberg Associate Editor Every October, people from around the world flock to Salem, Massachusetts to celebrate Halloween and...

Emily Rosenberg
Oct 27, 2022


Vote ‘yes’ on Question 1
By The Gatepost Editorial Board Massachusetts voters will have the opportunity to provide significant financial assistance to public...
Editorial Board
Oct 27, 2022


The Gatepost Editorial: Justice served
By The Gatepost Editorial Board Eight decals belonging to Patriot Front, an organization recognized by the Anti-Defamation League as a...
Editorial Board
Oct 21, 2022


Don’t dance on the dead
By Emily Rosenberg Associate Editor On Oct. 14 the actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for portraying Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter...

Emily Rosenberg
Oct 20, 2022


The Gatepost Editorial: Buckets are not a solution
In early September, students arrived back on campus - accompanied by flash flood warnings. Rain fell all day Sept. 5 and 6 with...
Editorial Board
Oct 14, 2022


Accountability is not humorous
By McKenzie Ward Opinions Editor The Try Guys, a group of YouTubers, released a statement on Sept. 27 stating that one of the four...

McKenzie Ward
Oct 13, 2022


The Gatepost Editorial: Focus on Native American culture needed
By The Gatepost Editorial Board Monday is Indigenous Peoples’ Day and we cannot forget that Framingham State is on Indigenous land. This...
Editorial Board
Oct 7, 2022


Art boosts mental health
By Mark Haskell Staff Writer Whenever I am struggling mentally or emotionally, I turn to art as a form of comfort. I am able to put my...
Mark Haskell
Oct 6, 2022


Protect a woman’s choice
By McKenzie Ward Opinions Editor Zhina Mahsa Amini was only 22 years old when she was allegedly brutally beaten and murdered by Iranian...

McKenzie Ward
Sep 30, 2022


The Gatepost Editorial: Students: It’s time to show up!
Last week, four candidates were announced as the finalists for the vice president of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement...
Editorial Board
Sep 30, 2022


Gatepost Editorial: Hold the Board of Trustees accountable
During two Board of Trustees’ subcommittee meetings last week, members of the Board made comments that we, and the FSU community, deem...
Editorial Board
Sep 22, 2022


COVID-19 is not over
By Emily Rosenberg Associate Editor There was no bit of surprise in me as I watched my COVID-19 rapid antigen test turn positive. Writing...

Emily Rosenberg
Sep 22, 2022


Grappling with Britain’s past
By McKenzie Ward Opinions Editor When Queen Elizabeth II’s death was announced on Sept. 8, 2022, the world went into a frenzy. As I...

McKenzie Ward
Sep 14, 2022


The Gatepost Editorial: Engagement 101
By The Gatepost Editorial Board The transition to college is overwhelming. No matter what school a student comes from or to, it will...
Editorial Board
Sep 14, 2022


On my honor
By Donald Halsing Associate Editor Two months ago, I led Troop 44 Mendon through a long-overdue Eagle Scout court of honor. We postponed...
Donald Halsing
May 4, 2022


Senior Letters 2022
Thank you for four years of learning and growing. I had many ups and downs throughout my college career, but always tried to keep a smile...

The Gatepost
May 4, 2022
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