Unity during uncertainty
With the 2020 presidential election only a few days away, those living in the United States find themselves at the breaking point. Many believe once the dust clears, Inauguration Day comes, and the chaos that […]
Op/Ed
Trump and African American men – what’s the appeal?
President Donald Trump is, to many, a divisive figure in the United States and the world at large. From his signature appearance, to his easily mockable voice, to his heinous, cruel, and downright racist policies […]
Divorce isn’t always something to be sorry about
Three years ago, I was sitting on the corner of the couch eating a snack and trying to do my English worksheets when my mom barged out of her bedroom and disrupted the silence of […]
Remember: masks in gyms are mandatory
A bright yellow sign, “Per state regulations, face coverings are required,” blinds me as I walk through the doors of my local gym. As I climb the stair stepper, I feel suffocated by the thin […]
The Gatepost Editorial: More than a physical health emergency
Earlier this week, University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ellen Zimmerman announced changes to the Spring 2021 academic calendar at the All-University meeting. One of the most significant calendar changes is the cancellation […]
We’ll settle for Biden this time, but never again
I remember how hopeful and excited I was in February watching the Democratic debates at night while doing my math homework. In the morning, my friends and I would casually debate who had the strongest […]
Clash of the opinions: Question 1 – “Right to Repair”
The “Yes” positionBy Brennan AtkinsEditorial Staff The Massachusetts “Right to Repair” initiative in 2012 gave independent auto-repair shops access to diagnostic data and safety information previously only accessible to the car manufacturers themselves. This meant […]
What Cardi B says about us
On Aug. 17, 2020, former Vice President Joe Biden was interviewed by Cardi B for Elle Magazine. She asked him questions about how his administration would deal with police reform, racial equality, and college debt, […]
Don’t split the vote
We are now less than two weeks from an election that will arguably be one of the most historic most of us will ever experience. Although I was not originally thrilled when I realized that […]
Which exit is mine?
I’m furious about federally mandated renumbering of highway exits. Way back in 2009, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHA) required all interstate and U.S. highway exits to be numbered using a mile-based […]