By Julien Fernandez Staff Writer Alexis Schlesinger / THE GATEPOST Student Government Association approved the creation of a Diversity and Inclusion ad hoc Committee (D&I), chaired by Diversity and Inclusion Officer Ana Julia Ribeiro, at a meeting on Nov. 4. Ribeiro said, “We live in a society that looks down upon young people, and unfortunately, that is our reality, and as young people, we need to stand up … for our beliefs and our values and our passions. I really have full

Dylan Pichnarcik / THE GATEPOST What is your academic and professional background? I went to Rhode Island College for my bachelor's degree in social science and teaching license in social studies for middle school and high school students. Then, I went to McDaniel College for my master's degree in deaf education, and then later on, I went to Gallaudet University for my Ed.S. in educational leadership. So that's my education - my journey. I started teaching ASL when I was youn

By Bella Grimaldi News Editor Framingham State is the only institution in the Massachusetts State University System to receive a Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) award.  The University was recognized by the Insight into Academia magazine for on-campus mental health support, the increase of diversity in faculty and the student body, and “outreach efforts to diverse communities,” said Jeffrey Coleman, vice president for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Enga

By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Arts & Features Editor Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST CASA hosted the “First-Gen Student Celebration” at the Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) Nov. 3. It’s the first of three events for National First-Gen Celebration Week. At the event, bracelet and button making, “Leaf Your Mark,” and ice cream were available. Kelly Curtis, coordinator of the RAMS first-year seminar, said the event was important because it gives first-gen students a cha

By The Gatepost Editorial Board The English department welcomed Professor Emerita Miriam Levine during the Alan Feldman Week of Poetry on Oct. 21. The event consisted of a conversation between Levine, a published poet, and English Professor Patricia Horvath, as well as recitations of several poems from Levine’s poetry catalog.  The audience included emeriti faculty, current faculty members, and students - some of whom were required to attend for their classes. Unbeknownst to

By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief All of us have walked into a professor's office for the first time. Whether it's for office hours, advising, or just to say hello, stepping over the threshold feels like stepping into a capsule of a faculty member’s celebrated and decorated career.  Diplomas, thank-you cards, stacks of research, calendars that may or may not be flipped to the correct month - all of these are staples in the offices of professors. However, there is one cruci

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor By Avery Slavin Staff Writer Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST The Framingham State Rams were swept by the Johnson & Wales University Wildcats 3-0 in a non-conference matchup Nov. 4. This loss brings their overall record to 15-12, while their conference record remains at 5-2 with only one conference game left in the regular season. Captain Stella Bailey, a senior, said, “The girls definitely don’t like to lose - no one does. We really find it to be per

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor Men’s and women’s cross country competed in the MASCAC Championship meet at Stanley Park in Westfield Nov. 1. Head Coach Mark Johnson said Stanley Park is “a relatively fast course when it comes to cross country. …  I would say the biggest challenge the course brings is a sneaky hill toward the end of both races. It’s not the longest hill, but at that point in those races, it takes drive and grit to break it.

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST The Framingham State Rams shut out the UMass Dartmouth Corsairs 5-0 in their non-conference home opener Nov. 6. This win evens their overall record to 1-1. The initial faceoff was won by the Corsairs, but the Rams gained possession of the puck, and senior Robert Bernier took the first shot on goal of the game, which was saved by UMD’s goalie Marshall McKallip. UMD took the puck back into Framingham’s defensive zone and

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST The Framingham State Rams defeated the Salem State Vikings 1-1, earning points during penalty kicks, in the MASCAC quarterfinal match Nov. 5. The Rams ended their regular season with an overall record of 6-5-8 and a conference record of 3-3-2. They entered their first playoff match seeded fifth out of nine teams. Salem was seeded fourth. Salem started the game with effective strides on offense, sending a shot t

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams upset MASCAC expectations by defeating the Fitchburg State Falcons 2-1 in overtime Nov. 4. The Rams wrapped up their regular season with an overall record of 4-14 and a conference record of 3-9, sending them into the playoffs seeded sixth of seven teams. The Falcons were ranked third in the tournament. Sophomore Finley Hogan started the game, sending the ball toward Fitchburg’s side of the field with a strong lif

By Kate Norrish Staff Writer Marcus Falc ão / THE GATEPOST If you’re thinking, “Isn’t that the absolute chunk of a book that’s mostly how whaling ships work for dummies?” Then, yes, that is accurate, but hear me out. “Moby Dick,” published in 1851, is a surprisingly fun romp featuring an exasperated crew of sailors who didn’t realize they signed up to be stuck on the high seas taking orders from a lunatic until it was too late.  After being coaxed into signing a totally not s

By Liv Dunleavy Asst. Arts & Features Editor Hi everyone, my name’s Liv and I’ve been a Belieber since 2009. I started seeking help when my friends and family noticed the delusion setting in and we had an intervention. It’s been a long road of recovery, but Justin and I are at a stage where I am totally normal about him in a way my 13-year-old self could never imagine I would ever be. Listen, we might not agree on this, but hear me out. I’m not opposed to pleading and begging

By Antonio Machado Copy Editor One of the most important aspects of human development is shared experience. Growing up, I, like many other children of my generation and generations before, was able to share a very specific and very important part of growing up - the overconsumption of corny kids’ TV shows. The family dynamics of a black cat witch in a family of wizards. A school for a diverse cast of especially talented singers. The online phenomenon of two teen girls orchest

By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor “My major is psychology, so probably Michael Myers from ‘Halloween’ because [he] just keeps coming back and he never dies, and I feel like psychology, it just keeps expanding and it never dies. “ -Laila Jenkins, senior  “My major is elementary education, and I think my Halloween costume would be Ms. Frizzle. -Miranda Olibeira, sophomore “My major is psychology … maybe a doctor, someone with a suit and t

Liv Dunleavy / THE GATEPOST ‘Calling All The Monsters’ By Liv Dunleavy Asst. Arts and Feature Editor In my attempt to find the corniest piece of spooky content, the first and only thing that came to mind was China Anne McClain’s famously catchy and never overplayed “Calling All The Monsters.” This Disney classic has been enjoyed by many for years, almost 15 to be exact, and yet I still remember every word like it was yesterday. Sitting and watching “A.N.T. Farm,” wishing scho

By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Arts & Features Editor The Center for Inclusive Excellence (CIE) hosted Diversity Dialogues “SNAP, Medicaid, & the New War on Poverty” on Oct 22. Suzanne Curry, the director of policy initiatives at Health Care For All, and Victoria Negus, a policy advocate at the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, spoke at the event. The three programs Curry focused on during the discussion were Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Mark

By Alexis Schlesinger Courtesy of Alexis Schlesinger Editorial Staff I’ve been telling myself for a few years that I was going to get “into the local music scene.”  I finally committed to getting myself in there this summer.  I sometimes fall into a habit of listening to the same songs over and over again, so for a long time, I’ve really wanted to start branching out. I’ve always listened to a pretty decent variety of music, but I sort of felt like I was missing out on a lot

By Antonio Machado Copy Editor Coming straight out of four GRAMMY award snubs for “thank u, next,” a record-breaking album that solidified her as a paramount musician in the mainstream, Ariana Grande went almost immediately into the studio to cook up another masterpiece, her sixth studio album, “positions.” As her third album in the span of two years, “positions” saw Grande step out of her usual rhythm in multiple ways. Grande has experienced an immense amount of trauma and h