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Owen’s Oldies: ‘The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari’
Marcus Falc ão / THE GATEPOST By Owen Glancy Arts & Features Editor “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari” has the distinction of being the oldest film covered in Owen’s Oldies yet. It is the first silent film I’ve covered and it was released all the way back in 1920. When this film was released, the world of cinema was at its most volatile. The major studios across the world hadn’t quite become as solidified as they would be in the 1930s, and the cinematic canon was still being esta
Owen Glancy
Oct 31, 2025


Serving spooky at the Fashion Club Halloween Party
Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Liv Dunleavy Asst. Arts & Features Editor Fashion Club slayed their first event this semester with a Halloween Party on Oct. 29. The event was held in Hemenway Hall and featured music, candy, mood lighting, and introductory sewing crafts. Oh, and a full-fledged official photoshoot with box lights and a professional camera. Emma-Claire Vanderslice, Fashion Club’s vice president, is a sophomore majoring in Fashion Merchandising. She said organisin
Liv Dunleavy
Oct 31, 2025


The Gatepost Editorial: The Gatepost stands in solidarity with The Indiana Daily Student
By The Gatepost Editorial Board Indiana University’s independent, student-run newspaper, The Indiana Daily Student (IDS), was forced to leave their newsstands empty on Oct. 16 after a censorship incident that has rocked the world of student journalism. Administrators fired the IU Media School’s Director of Student Media, Jim Rodenbush, who advised IDS, after he refused to censor news coverage, according to a letter from the editor published by IDS’ co-editors-in-chief Mia Hil

The Gatepost
Oct 31, 2025


PaRAMnormal Activity - legends of FSU ghouls and ghosts
Dylan Pichnarcik / THE GATEPOST By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor During the day Framingham State is a lively and picturesque New England college campus. Old brownstones surround Crocker Grove, as the statue of Sam the Ram stands proudly as the colors of fall surround it. It can be hard to believe something may be lurking in the night when the full moon rises in Framingham. Framingham State is over 185 years old - through that long history, many members of the student b
Dylan Pichnarcik
Oct 31, 2025


A Black experience in a white world
By Izayah Morgan Opinions Editor Often in my childhood, I experienced being only one of a handful of Black children in a room. However, throughout my K-12 experience, I had a range of interactions with diverse communities, including those of different races, religions, sexualities, and gender identities. My best friend at that time was Muslim and provided both a different outlook on religion and life as a whole. Another friend who stuck by my side during a tough time in my l
Izayah Morgan
Oct 31, 2025


Women’s soccer draws with Buccaneers on Senior Day
Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST By Avery Slavin Staff Writer The Framingham State Rams came to a draw against the Mass. Maritime Buccaneers in a conference matchup Oct. 25. This match brings their overall record to 6-7-4 and their conference record to 3-2-2. The first shot of the game was by junior Ana Serrano, but it flew over the net. Less than a minute later, Sarah Campbell, a senior, aimed for the net, but the shot was blocked. At the six-minute mark, senior Madison Magone
Avery Slavin
Oct 31, 2025


Volleyball sweeps Mass. Maritime in MASCAC action
Meg Dame / THE GATEPOST By Izabela Gage Sports Editor By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams conquered the Mass. Maritime Buccaneers 3-0 on their home court Oct. 28. This win brings their conference record to 5-2, and their overall record to 15-11. Junior Natalie Reynolds started the action, earning a kill to put the first point on the board, assisted by Captain Stella Bailey, a senior. Following two block errors by the Rams, another kill by Reynolds
Izabela Gage and Taylor Kimmell
Oct 30, 2025


GPI - Christopher Addario, Assistant Director of Residence Life
By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief Courtesy of Christopher Addario What is your academic and professional background? I started my journey at Salem State University. I have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, and I worked as a resident assistant (RA) there for two years, and then I was a head RA. I fell in love with higher education and working with students, so I went to Boston College for my graduate program and got my master's in higher education administration. During tha
Sophia Oppedisano
Oct 24, 2025


SGA discusses club constitution concerns
By Dylan Pichnarcik Associate Editor Alexis Schlesinger / THE GATEPOST SGA President César Matos raised concerns about SGA’s role in approving club constitutions at their weekly meeting on Oct. 21. Matos said he did not believe SGA should be a part of the approval process for new and amended club constitutions. Currently, SGA and the Center for Student Experience and Career Development (EXP) approve the creation and amendment of all student organizations. To receive fundin
Dylan Pichnarcik
Oct 24, 2025


Political group attempts to host table on McCarthy Patio
By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief Two individuals representing Turning Point USA, a political nonprofit group founded by the late Charlie Kirk, attempted to host an information table on the McCarthy Patio on Oct. 21. Buttons, candy, a prize wheel, and a tablecloth with a link to Turning Point USA’s website were displayed on the table. In addition to advertising for Turning Point USA, one of the individuals was wearing a shirt that advertised the Leadership Institute, a non
Sophia Oppedisano
Oct 24, 2025


Digital accessibility initiative discussed at All University meeting
By Sophia Oppedisano Editor-in-Chief President Nancy Niemi hosted the first All University meeting of the 2025-26 academic year on Oct. 20. Niemi said she wanted to use the occasion to discuss the University’s successes, including strategic priorities that were completed during the first year of the University’s five-year strategic plan. “We decided today that we also wanted to highlight the things, both from our strategic plan and from around the University, that we have al
Sophia Oppedisano
Oct 24, 2025


Framingham State revising Climate Action Plan
By Sarah Daponde Editorial Staff Framingham State is reassessing the campus’s Climate Action Plan from 2022 and preparing to publish a new plan for 2026, according to Director of Campus Sustainability and Fashion Professor Ruirui Zhang. Framingham State has been recognized as a Green Campus since 2010, according to the University’s website, which is an acknowledgment given to a campus that has made it a priority to integrate sustainability into campus life. President Nancy Ni
Sarah Daponde
Oct 24, 2025


Athletic department makes $72,049 in upgrades to student fitness center
By Izabela Gage Editorial Staff The Framingham State Athletic Department completed phase two of its three-phase initiative to replace the equipment in the fitness center in June 2025, according to Deputy Athletic Director Carey Eggen. The equipment installed included two treadmills, five elliptical machines, eight adjustable benches, two adjustable ab benches, two stationary bikes, a free-weight preacher curl bench, and a utility bench, according to Eggen. Athletic Director T
Izabela Gage
Oct 24, 2025


Volleyball takes down NEC in non-conference match
By Izabela Gage Sports Editor By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST The Framingham State Rams traveled to New England College Oct. 21 and overtook the Pilgrims 3-1 on their home court in a non-conference match. This win improves the team’s overall record to 14-8. The Rams jumped straight into action, earning the first point of the match on a kill by junior Natalie Reynolds with an assist by Captain Stella Bailey, a senior. Two kills by the Pilgrims
Izabela Gage and Taylor Kimmell
Oct 24, 2025


Women’s soccer holds off Westfield in tie
By Izabela Gage Sports Editor By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams kept pace with the Westfield State Owls 1-1 in a conference matchup Oct. 18 - the first time this matchup has not resulted in a Rams’ loss in 10 years. Sophomore Hailey Ring said she hopes this shows other MASCAC teams “we are new and improved. We haven’t beat Westfield or tied them in around 10 or 12 years, so it was a big deal for us. “Hopefully, other teams in the conference will
Izabela Gage and Taylor Kimmell
Oct 24, 2025


Men’s soccer downed by Westfield
By Avery Slavin Staff Writer The Framingham State Rams fell to the Westfield State Owls in a close matchup Oct. 18. This brings their record to 5-8-2, and their conference record to 2-4. Within the first two minutes, Westfield’s Dylan Wesley assisted Nick Parakilas’ shot, leading to the first point on the scoreboard. Ten minutes later, sophomore Michael Jokic tried to catch the Rams up with a shot toward the net, but it was saved by Westfield’s goalie, Luke Theroux. In the
Avery Slavin
Oct 24, 2025


Football stampedes Owls in Homecoming win: Rams keep their perfect 5-0 conference streak
By Izabela Gage Sports Editor Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST The Framingham State Rams set the tone early and never trailed in their Homecoming win Oct. 18, defeating the Westfield State Owls 35-24 in a MASCAC matchup. The Rams remain undefeated in the conference, 5-0, and their overall record is now 5-1. Sophomore running back Jaheim Daniels said, “This win sets a strong tone for the rest of the season because it shows that we can handle business when we stay focused. “It feel
Izabela Gage
Oct 24, 2025


Field hockey celebrates Senior Day with conference win
By Taylor Kimmell Asst. Sports Editor Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOST In their annual Senior Day game, the Framingham State Rams secured a celebratory victory against the Salem State Vikings. This win improves the team’s conference record to 2-7 and their overall record to 3-11. The Vikings' offensive drive kicked off the game, with a shot driven wide of the net at 2:25. Framingham’s strong defense earned them control of the game, allowing the team to work their way down the fiel
Taylor Kimmell
Oct 24, 2025


The Gatepost Editorial: Don’t let things get to spooky this Halloweekend
By The Gatepost Editorial Board As October begins to wind down, next weekend marks the beginning of “Halloweekend” festivities for college students across the country. Halloweekend is an opportunity for students to get creative with their costumes and go out with friends while taking a much-deserved break from academics. Part of these celebrations may include using alcohol or marijuana. Halloween, like Marathon Monday or the so-called Blackout Wednesday before Thanksgiving,

The Gatepost
Oct 24, 2025
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