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


Austin Riffelmacher
Nov 19, 2021
‘Caroline, Or Change’ a symphonic musical that thrills and distresses
By Austin Riffelmacher Musical theatre is not known for its subtlety. That’s not a swipe at the genre – it’s just that musicals thrive on...


Mark Haskell
Nov 12, 2021
Welcome back Your Majesty: ‘The Ancestor’ by Danielle Trussoni
By Mark Haskell If you are looking for a captivating read this winter, look no further than Danielle Trussoni’s “The Ancestor.” The...


Emily Rosenberg
Nov 4, 2021
‘Many Saints’ is so good it’s sinful
By Emily Rosenberg Judging by stereotype – with my flowery dresses, pink accessories, and almond milk iced coffees, you may not expect me...


Austin Riffelmacher
Oct 28, 2021
‘What a night, what a crowd!’: The return of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’
By Austin Riffelmacher As the chandelier rose in the Majestic Theater on Oct. 22, people cheered, some stood as “The Phantom of the...


Sean Cabot
Oct 28, 2021
Metroid Dread – a triumphant redemption
By Sean Cabot “Metroid” should probably be a bigger deal, right? Here’s a series that both revolutionized 2D action-platforming and...


Jack McLaughlin
Oct 28, 2021
Dune is finally here, and it’s worth the hype
By Jack McLaughlin “Dune” is the adaptation of the grand sci-fi novel by Frank Herbert. The film follows the plot of the book, which is...


Emma Lyons
Oct 21, 2021
Del Water Gap releases debut album
By Emma Lyons After a teaser EP “Alone Together” was released in September 2021, Del Water Gap published his first self-titled album on...


Jack McLaughlin
Oct 21, 2021
A proper sendoff to Daniel Craig’s 007
By Jack McLaughlin “No Time To Die” is the latest installment in the long running James Bond film series. The film stars Daniel Craig,...


Sean Cabot
Oct 14, 2021
Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji
By Sean Cabot Nobuyuki Fukumoto’s award-winning comic “Gambling Apocalypse: Kaiji,” follows the story of a destitute man participating in...


Jackson Clyde
Sep 30, 2021
The Suicide Squad: James Gunn’s magic touch
When superhero films fiop, it usually means that the characters lose any second chance at silver-screen stardom. DC hasn’t made a Green...


Jack McLaughlin
Sep 30, 2021
Tyler, the Creator continues to evolve with new album
By Jack McLaughlin “CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST” is the latest offering from artist Tyler, the Creator. This album comes off the heels of the...


Caroline Gordon
Sep 30, 2021
OBX season two makes me cringe
By Caroline Gordon Outer Banks season two is immature and unrealistic. The Netflix show stars Madeline Cline as Sarah Cameron and Chase...


Sean Cabot
Sep 30, 2021
Star Wars: Visions: Nine shorts, seven studios, one electrifying anthology
By Sean Cabot George Lucas’ inspiration from Akira Kurosawa’s chanbara samurai films in creating “Star Wars” is a well-established...


Patrick Brady
Sep 23, 2021
‘A Quiet Place Part II’ finds its footing
By Patrick Brady “A Quiet Place Part II” is the sequel to 2018’s “A Quiet Place,” a horror film directed by John Krasinski. Unlike most...


Jack McLaughlin
Sep 23, 2021
Lil Nas X Exceeds Expectations With Debut Album
By Jack McLaughlin After a series of hits over the past few years, Lil Nas X’s debut album “MONTERO” has Anally been released. The artist...


Olivia Copeland
Sep 16, 2021
‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Sets the Bar High for the New MCU
By Olivia Copeland Marvel movies are back! Once again, superhero fans can hustle into theaters and witness this increasingly complex...


Cara McCarthy
May 5, 2021
‘Fate: The Winx Saga’ gives fairies a dark remodel
By Cara McCarthy At 22 years old, even I couldn’t predict my excitement when I heard “Fate: The Winx Saga” was being released on Netflix...


Sean Cabot
May 5, 2021
‘Pathologic 2’ – Playing through a pandemic
By Sean Cabot When a player begins “Pathologic 2,” their character has killed three men in self-defense after being wrongfully accused of...


Olivia Copeland
Apr 15, 2021
Season 4 of ‘Wynonna Earp’ was perfectly chaotic
By Olivia Copeland If you’d like to see a show about killing demons and monsters, hanging with old western bandits, and protecting...


Patrick Brady
Apr 7, 2021
“Zack Snyder’s Justice League:” Justice has finally been served
By Patrick Brady “Zack Snyder’s Justice League” is an enhanced and expanded version of 2017’s “Justice League.” Even though the 2017 film...
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