A forecast for failure
While over 7 million Texans boiled water and bundled in layers during last week’s winter storm, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz hopped on a plane to catch some sunshine during an untimely trip to Cancún. Photos […]
Gatepost Editorial
The Gatepost Editorial: Protect your country, not your seat
Last weekend, America watched as former President Donald J. Trump was acquitted on the charge of inciting the Jan. 6 insurrection at the nation’s Capitol. Senate Democrats were unable to convince the 17 senators needed […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Students deserve a break, too
This past Tuesday, University faculty and staff took part in the semester’s first of three “Quiet Days.” Two additional Quiet Days are scheduled for March 9 and April 13. According to an email sent Feb. […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Baker’s vaccine rollout is behind the curve
As of Feb. 2, Massachusetts has only administered 625,477 vaccines, with 1,156,375 vaccines distributed to vaccination sites, according to The Boston Globe. Only 126,560 individuals have received both doses of a vaccine. It’s encouraging that […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Not a break from COVID
As the semester winds down and the stress of finals slowly starts to lift off our shoulders, we can’t help but feel excited about our month-long break from exams, papers, and most importantly: Zoom. However, […]
Who was the President elected to protect?
President Donald J. Trump is allegedly attempting to ensure the safety of his family and close friends after leaving the White House by seeking preemptive pardons for three of his children – Ivanka, Donald Jr., […]
The Gatepost Editorial: An untenable Thanksgiving choice
Earlier this week, the Dean of Students Office sent out an email encouraging resident students to remain on campus over Thanksgiving break. The email was sent to the campus community with only nine days remaining […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Stop enabling ableism
We live in a world built for able-bodied people, where disabilities are not seen as “normal” and where those with disabilities are seen as inherently less capable and less valuable to society. Ableism at its […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Protect democracy, not Trump’s ego
Early Wednesday morning, President Donald J. Trump falsely claimed victory in the 2020 election. He proceeded to take to Twitter and claimed victories in multiple battleground states, such as Pennsylvania and Georgia, despite thousands of […]
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 […]