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THE GATEPOST
Framingham State's award-winning independent student newspaper since 1932

Thom Duda
Sep 14, 2018
Brett Kavanaugh should not be on the Supreme Court
By Thom Duda The hearings for Brett Kavanaugh have ended despite controversy and protest. Kentucky’s resident turtle-ghoul Mitch...

Thom Duda
Dec 7, 2017
Don’t mock the new blood
By Thom Duda Since being the youngest representative ever elected to Congress, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been the target of mockery...


Letter to the editor
Dec 1, 2017
Letter to the editor
I am writing regarding a column in the November 3rd edition of The Gatepost entitled “FSU Green Initiative Hinders Students.” Although...

Editorial Board
Nov 17, 2017
The Gatepost Editorial: Unity event needed better planning
The Gatepost Editorial Board In the wake of the recent hate crimes that occurred on campus, many students have been calling on the...

Kayllan Olicio
Nov 11, 2017
The midterm problem
By Kayllan Olicio With midterms around the corner, I can’t help but wonder, “What’s the point?” Most professors handout stressful exams...

Editorial Board
Nov 11, 2017
The Gatepost Editorial: What we want from Framingham’s first mayor
The Gatepost Editorial Board Framingham residents made their way to the polls Tuesday, casting their votes for the soon-to- be city’s...

Editorial Board
Nov 3, 2017
The Gatepost Editorial: Racists have no place at FSU
The Gatepost Editorial Board Tuesday morning began like any other, but at 12:05 p.m., hundreds of students walked out of their classes in...

Editorial Board
Oct 27, 2017
The Gatepost Editorial: Review campus security protocols
The Gatepost Editorial Board A few weeks ago, The Gatepost ran an editorial concerning the Las Vegas shooting. We called on state...

Editorial Board
Oct 20, 2017
The Gatepost Editorial: Racists live here
The Gatepost Editorial Board Over the weekend, not one, but two hate crimes occurred in Larned Hall. Both of these incidents are being...

Allison Wharton
Oct 8, 2017
Trump doesn’t care about Puerto Rico
By Allison Wharton On Sept. 20, Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico, destroying everything in its path. People are without homes,...

Emily Robinson
Sep 29, 2017
The ugly truth: endocrine disruptors
By Emily Robinson Remember learning about the endocrine system in high school health class? For those of you who don’t, it’s basically a...

Emily Robinson
Sep 15, 2017
The ugly truth
By Emily Robinson A research study by JAMA Internal Medicine released this July revealed sperm count is down 50 percent in Western men...
Phil McMullin
Dec 9, 2016
Provoked by flag burning, Trump threatens First Amendment
Phil McMullin Opinions Editor Burning the flag of one’s country has always been frowned upon. I agree with this disapproval. There is...

Julia Sarcinelli
Nov 18, 2016
Push against the pipeline
Julia Sarcinelli Associate Editor The Dakota Access Pipeline has finally been getting the attention it deserves. The media is reporting...


Cass Doherty
Nov 4, 2016
Clash of the Opinions: Yes on Question 4
Cass Doherty Arts & Features Editor Following in the footsteps of Colorado and Washington, Massachusetts has finally added the...
Jillian Poland
Oct 28, 2016
Clash of the Opinions: Yes on Question 1
By Jillian Poland Staff Writer The Plainridge Park Casino opened a slots parlor in the summer of 2015 and has since paid out over $82...
Phil McMullin
Oct 28, 2016
Clash of the Opinions: No on Question 1
Phil McMullin Opinions Editor Question 1 seems harmless enough. Massachusetts already approved three casino licenses and one slot license...


Phil McMullin
Oct 21, 2016
Age of Paranoia
Phil McMullin Opinions Editor After making it through the last of three painful debates, the American people deserve a pat on the back....


Jillian Poland
Oct 21, 2016
Clash of the Opinions: No on Question 3
By Jillian Poland Staff Writer Question 3 o.ers an idyllic and ethically pleasing option for Massachusetts residents looking to feel less...
Julia Sarcinelli
Oct 14, 2016
Clash of the opinions: No on Question 2
Julia Sarcinelli Associate Editor Voting “yes” on Question 2 will approve up to 12 new charter schools or expand enrollments, and...
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