Taking ownership of our future
Truth be told, as an SGA senator, I may be a little biased toward a push for civics classes for high school students. However, my bias does not lessen the importance of the values civics […]
Op/Ed
Diagnosis and community: an addendum
Last week, I came out from the spectrum in my op/ed article. When I was diagnosed in high school, material I’d read said my neurological condition – Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) – is considered a […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Don’t drink the jungle juice
For many, the next two “Halloweekends” are bound to be filled with parties, costumes, and, yes – alcohol. The Gatepost does not condone underage drinking or policy violations, but we realize we’re not your parents. […]
Midterms are not a time for self destruction
By Ashley Wall Associate Editor By Donald Halsing Editorial Staff [Editor’s note: Gatepost Grievances has been renamed Gatepost Guidance to better reflect the information provided within the column moving forward.] At this point in the […]
525,600 Minutes of Anxiety
Anxiety can follow us around like a lion stalking its prey. If you separate yourself from the lion, it won’t harm you. But if you venture too close to it, it will pounce. According to […]
The science of sleep
College students are notorious for their erratic sleep schedules – but at what cost? For thousands of years, the mysteries of sleep have fascinated scientists. Intuitively, we know that sleep makes us feel more energetic […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Students demand more communication and accountability
Over the past couple of years here at The Gatepost, many editorials and opinions have been written regarding the lack of effective and clear communication from University administrators and police. As students, we have repeatedly […]
I’m coming out … from the spectrum
Last Friday marked the fifth National Coming Out Day since I decided to live as openly gay – a confusing, emotional, but ultimately worthwhile struggle. Instead of accomplishment, I felt a deep, twisting guilt in […]
Letter to the Editor: Toxic masculinity is no joke
Being a guy is difficult. Based on three years of data from the National Health Interview Survey, 9% of men in America have daily feelings of depression and anxiety. That’s right – according to the […]
Paper vs. laptop – FSU’s technology dilemma
Wasn’t technology supposed to make our backpacks lighter? As the world becomes “paperless,” it seems some professors didn’t get the memo. In my first semester at FSU, two of my four professors required the class […]