A short response to a tall issue
I’m currently around 6 feet 2 inches barefoot, 180-ish pounds, and am taller than most people I come across. With that being said, you may be wondering if I’m self-conscious about my height. Well, the […]
Op/Ed
Metal straws aren’t enough
Walking into Framingham State University’s McCarthy Center, there is one thing in particular you may notice if you pay close attention – metal straws. Metal straws in Dunkin’s cups, metal straws in reusable cups, metal […]
The Gatepost Editorial: What happens on the internet does not stay on the internet
Internet socialization has shaped the minds of millennials and Generation Z more than any other social force. Though throughout these two generations there can be vastly different experiences with technology, we are essentially the first […]
If Antonio Brown was on your fantasy team, I’m not sorry
I will never pretend to be a sports expert, but I love a good Pats game as much as the next guy. What I don’t love is how the NFL prioritizes players’ stats over their […]
Gatepost Grievances: Would you want to park that far away?
By Ashley Wall Associate Editor By Donald Halsing News Editor As a Framingham State University student, have you ever gotten ticketed for parking behind McCarthy because you were late for your 8:30 a.m. class and […]
Putting an end to the romanticizing and normalizing of abusive relationships
In 2019, why do people still want to find their Romeo? Did they even bother to read the end of the play? Romanticizing abusive and unhealthy relationships in the media is nothing new. Shakespeare did […]
Bullying has no place in comedy: Fat shaming is not a joke
If you ask any overweight person how often people make comments about the way they look, nine times out of 10, they will tell you it happens almost every day. Whether it is a joke […]
The Gatepost Editorial: Don’t be afraid to ask for help
As college students, we are really good at making last-minute deadlines, stretching our dollars out to the very last penny, and drinking copious amounts of caffeinated beverages. But we’re also bad at a lot of […]
A degree is a degree
The brutally honest truth – when you are 40 years old, no one will actually care where you went to college. Last year, during my senior year of high school, I was so excited to […]
SMC: Social Media Consumption
Overeating can cause somebody to gain weight, whereas undereating can make someone lose weight. But each option has consequences. If people overeat, they might become overweight or obese. And if people lose too much weight, […]