A transfer student’s journey to FSU
Senior year of high school. Like many of you, I spent hours perfecting my college admissions essay. I soaked in every moment attending my last varsity football game, danced the night away at my prom, […]
Op/Ed
Reopening early will trap us longer
Throughout several states, including Massachusetts – the newly declared hotspot of the COVID-19 outbreak – protesters have gathered to demand their governors drop social distancing orders while rallying to reopen the country, despite the virus’ […]
Journalists are not the enemy
Every day, journalists are working on the front lines to keep our country informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. And every day, they endure scrutiny and claims of misreporting. The worst of these claims have come […]
Stay off WebMD
Shaking my feet and twiddling my thumbs, I tried to remain still as the nurse read my blood pressure and heart rate. I already knew my results before she strapped the blood pressure monitor around […]
From one senior to another: I’m here for you
To my fellow 2020 classmates, I first want to tell you that I’m so sorry for everything that has been taken from you. Whether it’s missing your final dance performance, your last season with your […]
Biden is a precarious presumptive nominee
On April 14, President Barack Obama officially endorsed his former vice president, Joe Biden, as the Democratic presidential nominee. On April 13, Sen. Bernie Sanders endorsed Biden on a live-streamed event. Sanders called upon citizens […]
Doors of doom
By Leighah Beausoleil, Asst. News Editor By Evan Lee, News Editor Haven’t you people ever heard of Brendon Urie’s advice? “… closing the G****** door …” No? If you have spent any amount of time […]
The Gatepost Editorial: A message to the Class of 2020
As the number of weeks left in the spring semester dwindle, it is time to acknowledge the Class of 2020. Typically, the end of the semester brings a buzz of excitement to campus. The University […]
Stop acting like coronavirus deaths don’t matter
Someone I followed on Instagram wrote under his #europetravel post he was grateful for coronavirus because it meant he could take photos of the cherry blossoms in Budapest away from other tourists. He was less […]
A mental health crisis could be on its way – but you can help
The coronavirus pandemic may result in the most dramatic disruption to the American experience in my lifetime. The stock market is grinding to a halt. Much of the country is under quarantine. And the college […]