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

By Bella Grimaldi News Editor SGA held their annual Meet the Candidates Night and a Senate Meeting on March 24. At this meeting, students announced their candidacy for all eBoard and senate positions. The sitting SGA President, César Matos, said elections will be held from March 30 to April 2. Voting will occur online through RamLink. Matos said candidates will be notified on April 3 of the results by the Election Committee. He added candidates are allowed to campaign as lon

By Bella Grimaldi News Editor What is your academic and professional background? So I have come to Framingham State as an adjunct professor. I have a PhD in physiology. I have a physical therapy license - a physical therapy degree. I teach human biology, human physiology here at Framingham State, and I teach at other universities. And so my background fits in very well with the curriculum I teach, because I’m teaching human biology to students and I can approach it from a ph

By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor The Framingham State community is mourning the loss of sophomore Mason Albano, who tragically passed away on March 21. He was 20 years old. Mason, a Milford native, was a first-generation student, a business management major, and a campus resident. He was known to be a quiet, kind presence on campus and his impact will be felt among his friends and across the campus community long after his passing. In an email to the campus community,

By Avery Slavin Asst. News Editor Sarah J. Hooke was announced as the new dean of the Henry Whittemore Library on Feb. 20. Provost Kristen Porter-Utley sent the announcement to faculty, stating Hooke’s role of dean would be effective March 2 and she is “truly thrilled about the expertise and excitement Ms. Hooke will bring to the role.” Hooke said being selected “means a lot to me, professionally and personally. I love the students and faculty, and I love the approach to e

By Dan Lima Staff Writer Everybody should know by now that, in the field of arts and media, the Japanese remain undefeated. It’s not every day you get an industry with so many great titles to its name. From cinema classics to animation icons, they sure put up some tough competition. Music is no different. The Land of the Rising Sun has great things to offer in many genres, but city pop, music associated with the economic bubble of the ‘70s and ‘80s, remains its musical cro

By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor There’s a quiet confidence that comes from restaurants that have been around for decades - the weathered signs and deep cracks in their parking lots serve as a reminder that they’ve proved their excellence through passion, service, and years of feeding the community. If you’re looking for incredible Chinese food at an unbeatable price, skip P.F. Chang’s at the Natick Mall and take a trip down Waverly Street to Star House Chinese Restaura

By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief The Dean of Students Office recognized 39 nominees for the 19th annual Phenomenal Woman Award Ceremony in recognition of Women’s History Month. The honor was presented to RN-B.S. nursing student Jessica Davis at the ceremony March 26. Rachel Spezia, associate dean of students, broke from tradition and rather than reading just an excerpt from Davis’ nomination, she read the nomination in its entirety. “It’s a very beautiful nomination,”

By Sarah Daponde Arts & Features Editor The temperatures were in the negatives and the red brick pathways of Framingham State University were covered in a sneaky layer of ice, ready to sweep unsuspecting students off their feet. But that did not stop Indigo Allain from making her way through the cold. Inside the warm halls of McCarthy, The Winter Craft Fair, hosted by the Art Club, was in full swing on Dec. 12. There were dozens of vendors lining the walls, their crafts col

By Kate Norrish Staff Writer Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOST Everyone knows Sherlock Holmes. Everyone loves Sherlock Holmes, and if you need an introduction to classic literature, I believe that this series, and in particular, this book, is the ideal starting point. Published serially between 1901 and 1902, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was famously sick of writing about this character, due to the character being influenced by the struggles of both his mentally ill father and patients

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor After shutting out the Simmons University Sharks 8-0 during their first match March 25, the Framingham State Rams closed out the second 13-5. In accordance with the “8 after 5” mercy rule, the second match only lasted until the fifth inning. This win brings the Rams’ record to 4-8 and is the team's first home game following their match during their spring break trip in Florida. On the mound for FSU was sophomore Audrey Gauthier, who start

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams were defeated by the Keene State Owls 8-4 on their home field in a non-conference matchup March 25. This loss brings their overall record to 3-5. This is the Rams’ first game back following their spring break trip to Florida, where they faced off against two teams. Captain Bella DiMare, a senior, said, “Florida was a good chance for us to build chemistry and grow as a team, especially since we

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,

Izayah Morgan / THE GATEPOST By Izayah Morgan Editorial Staff This spring break, I took the opportunity to travel with the CIE Director Jerome Burke and Program Coordinator Emma Laurie along with nine other students to New Orleans to volunteer for service work. We worked in partnership with a local organization called HandsOn New Orleans. They are a non-profit organization of just three people: Executive Director Chris Cameron, Director of Operations Ellie Duff, and Assistant

Tobias Cotton-Selman By Jesse Burchill Staff Writer “Star Trek: First Contact” is turning 30 this year, and as a long-time Star Trek fan, I decided to give it a re-watch. The 10th film in the Star Trek franchise, “First Contact” is also the second film of four that are based on “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” and is widely considered to be the best - the others are “Generations,” “Insurrection,” and “Nemesis.” The movie begins with Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewar

By Izabela Gage Sports Editor In their last game before heading to Florida for spring break, the Framingham State women’s lacrosse team secured a 10-6 victory over the Emmanuel College Saints March 9. This win improves their early-season overall record to 2-3. Emmanuel controlled the opening draw and struck first by finding the back of the net to give the Saints a 1-0 lead just 46 seconds into play. The Rams’ defense absorbed early pressure as the Saints maintained posses

By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor After a two-year championship game losing streak, the Framingham State Rams fought to snag the title, securing a down-to-the-wire 63-59 upset victory against the top-seeded Bridgewater State University Bears March 1. The Rams entered this match seeded second out of eight teams in the MASCAC with an overall record of 16-10 and a record of 10-3 in the conference. The Bears’ record exceeded this by two wins, one of which they earned again

By Francisco Omar Fernandez Rodriguez Arts & Features Editor The Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Center hosted the final event in the Challenger Series, “The Challenger Disaster: Communication, Culture, and Ethics,” over Zoom March 5. The event was led by guest speakers Jennifer Braggin and Amy Hirschfeld from the Gordon Institute at Tufts University. Braggin said she teaches engineering leadership, while Hirschfeld teaches technical and managerial communication. “We both, in

By Kate Norrish Staff Writer I find there is a sad phenomenon where great authors often have all their other works overshadowed by one magnum opus - Dante Alighieri’s “La Vita Nuova” is a fascinating perspective on obsession and depression, I’ve met people who consider Terry Pratchett’s “Nation” to be the best book they’ve ever read, and Mary Shelley has “The Last Man.” The book stars Lionel, a quiet, philosophical man who is finally living a happy life after spending his c