Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOST By Kate Norrish Staff Writer Ten years ago, on Aug. 27, 2015, the last Discworld novel, “The Shephard’s Crown,” was released shortly after the series’ author - Terry Pratchett - died from a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s disease. To those who had been following the series since its first book, “The Color of Magic,” was released in 1983, it was devastating. As soon as I started the series, I understood why. I cannot emphasize enough how go

Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOST By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor Driving along Route 9, there’s a surplus of restaurants, all with exciting menu items and flashy drinks that lure you in, tucked behind attractive neon signs. Some of these restaurants may leave you feeling hungry for more and low on cash. Where do you go when you just want food? Better yet, where do you go when you want affordable food? Look no further than Kugel’s New York Style Deli in Trolley Square at 8

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

Gatepost Archives By Sophia Oppedisano  Editor-in-Chief As the sun set over Framingham State on Feb. 16, friends, family, faculty, and staff gathered on the basketball court behind Miles Bibb Hall, armed with blue balloons and candles to celebrate the life and legacy of Wilmani Josiah Castillo. Wilmani, a junior business management major, tragically died in a car accident on Feb. 9. He was 22. The Framingham State community has been mourning the loss of his kind, caring, appr

Dylan Pichnarcik / THE GATEPOST By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor By day, Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Jeffrey Coleman and Center for Inclusive Excellence Director Jerome Burke sit on planning boards and task forces promoting FSU’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  By night, the benefits of their work are on display in the form of events, talks, and trips that promote acceptance and a deeper understanding of the many cultu

Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOST By Antonio Machado Multimedia Editor “Is it coke? Is it crack? Is it meth? / What the f**k do she put in them hits” Doja Cat asked herself on her fourth studio album, “Scarlet,” and it seems as though she found the answer on her newest record, “Vie.” “Vie” is a record about love - Doja loving someone, loving her life, loving her art, and loving the bad moments. It embraces every aspect of life and capitalizes on the spontaneity of not knowing wh

By Bella Grimaldi News Editor Framingham State University was named a top institution in the United States for Women by Newsweek magazine. According to a press release from the University, FSU was ranked as 5th statewide, tying with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). FSU is the only state university in the top five Massachusetts institutions. Provost Kristen Porter-Utley said in an email to The Gatepost, “It is nice to be ranked 5th out of [the

Courtesy of Framingham State By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor Lorretta Holloway, vice president of Student Success, was one of nine honorees at the City of Framingham’s 2nd annual Black History Month Honors on Feb. 17. The event celebrates “contemporary leaders and historical figures with strong ties to Framingham” as well as those “whose contributions have shaped, and continue to shape, the Framingham community,” according to frami

Antonio Machado / THE GATEPOST By Sarah Daponde Interim Arts & Features Editor The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) hosted a panel of FSU faculty and administrators to discuss the impacts of Martin Luther King Jr.’s teachings on their careers, identities, and personal lives on Feb. 18. The panel included Stephanie Logan, dean of education and social services; Vivian Okyere, access services librarian at the Henry Whittemore Library; Benjamin Day, director of the Framing

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams outscored the MCLA Trailblazers in all four quarters of their Feb. 14 conference matchup. This 94-35 victory improves the team’s conference record to 10-2 and their overall record to 14-9. A 3-point jump shot by senior Kiara Cerruti 40 seconds in opened the scoring, with the first points going to Framingham. A jump shot by sophomore Jacquelin Schels on the Rams’ next possession increased their early lead. Ov

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor After a tight contest for the lead, the Framingham State Rams were strong in overtime to come out on top over the MCLA Trailblazers 86-81 in home court MASCAC action Feb. 14. This win evens their conference record to 6-6 and brings their overall record to 13-10. Junior Lorenzo Washington said, “Being 6-6 in conference puts us right in the mix. It resets the mindset. Now, it’s about momentum and peaking at the right time. We know every game mat

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor On any given day at the Framingham State athletic facilities, student-athletes are learning far more than how to run plays or execute drills.  For many, the lessons that stay with them long after graduation come from the people standing on the sidelines - the coaches whose leadership shapes not only how they compete, but how they see themselves and their futures. For Black coaches in particular, that visibility can carry added significance.  Whil

Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOST By Izayah Morgan Editorial Staff J. Cole officially released his seventh studio album titled “The Fall-Off” this February. Ten years in the making, it was originally intended to be Cole’s last album and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, with 280,000 equivalent units earned in the United States, according to Luminate. My history with Cole spans over a decade, with my mind distinctly remembering songs like “Work Out,” and “Wet Dre

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 Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief Courtesy of Laila Jenkins Senior Laila Jenkins knows exactly who she is. While she describes herself as shy and softspoken, she said those traits only apply to herself. When it comes to others, Jenkins wants to advocate for them and ensure everyone is included to the best of her ability as a campus leader - no matter what. Jenkins, a psychology major and president of Framingham State’s Black Student Union (BSU), arrived at Framingham Sta

Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOST By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief When Carter G. Woodson established Black History Month 100 years ago, he declared, “We must give our own story to the world.” Black authors have taken up Woodson’s call over the past 100 years and have been writing their stories for decades before it. Novels and nonfiction works by Black authors are often overlooked by readers browsing for new titles, as many titles have been banned or stigmatized due to the

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Arts & Features Editor The Food and Nutrition department and the Division of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) hosted “The Right to Eat: Food Security, Service, and Dr. King’s Vision” on Feb. 18. Marianella Herrera de Franco, Nutrition & Health professor, ran the table along with students from her Wellness for Life class. She said it is one of the activities planned to highlight M

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

Courtesy of FSU Archives By Avery Slavin Asst. News Editor Six years ago, Framingham State formally recognized the first Black woman to graduate from the University, Mary Miles Bibb, by renaming what was then known as North Hall in her honor.  Miles Bibb Hall now serves as a reminder of the robust history of Black culture and community on campus. Long before Mary Miles Bibb stepped foot on campus, Framingham State was established as the Lexington Normal School in 1839. In the