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Photo Spread: Rams Down The Runway
03/05/2024

Photo Spread: Rams Down The Runway

Spread by Associate Editor Maddison Behringer and Photos & Design Editor Adrien Gobin

Photo Spread: Mazmanian Gallery
03/05/2024

Photo Spread: Mazmanian Gallery

Spread by Photos & Design Editor Adrien Gobin

‘The First Omen’ - religious horror done right
03/05/2024

‘The First Omen’ - religious horror done right

Ben Hurney / THE GATEPOSTBy Jesse BurchillStaff WriterThe horror film “The First Omen” was released on April 5. It serves as a prequel to the 1976 horror classic “The Omen” and is the sixth entry in the franchise. Set in Rome in 1971, “The First Omen” focuses on Margaret, a young woman s...

Quill pens write best in blood: Taylor Swift's 'THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT' will decode you
03/05/2024

Quill pens write best in blood: Taylor Swift's 'THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT' will decode you

By Sophia Oppedisano Editorial StaffI hereby call this meeting of the Tortured Poets Department to order with a summary of my findings. On April 19 the public sphere had its magnifying glass trained on pop starlet Taylor Swift’s 11th LP release - “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT.” After a surpri...

Kiddy Kubby: 'Skadoosh!' or 'Ska-blam!'? - that is the question
03/05/2024

Kiddy Kubby: 'Skadoosh!' or 'Ska-blam!'? - that is the question

David Abe / THE GATEPOSTBy Liv DunleavyStaff WriterA whopping eight years later, “Kung Fu Panda” is back with its newest installment, number four. I really enjoyed this movie - if not for the nostalgia then the fun voice actor appearances, and always-classic Po jabs. If you were born any time be...

‘Spy x Family Code: White’ - not quite as elegant as its source material
03/05/2024

‘Spy x Family Code: White’ - not quite as elegant as its source material

Raena Doty / THE GATEPOSTBy Owen GlancyAsst. Arts & Features Editor “Spy x Family” is one of the most popular anime of the last five years, and for good reason. The show’s blend of light-hearted comedy, fast-paced action, and thrilling political espionage made it an incredibly easy anime to fa...

‘I believe there’s a hero in all of us’: ‘Spider-Man 2’ - 20 Years Later
03/05/2024

‘I believe there’s a hero in all of us’: ‘Spider-Man 2’ - 20 Years Later

Ben Hurney / THE GATEPOSTBy Jack McLaughlinArts & Features EditorIt’s hard to think of a time when movies based on comics were few and far between. But in 2002, all of that changed when Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man” became the first film to gross $100 million on its opening weekend. So, logically...

‘Problemista’ - more than a toy story
03/05/2024

‘Problemista’ - more than a toy story

Marcus Falcão / THE GATEPOSTBy Kristel Erguiza Staff Writer What do immigration, Cabbage Patch Kids™, and eggs have in common? “Problemista” answers that question. In Julio Torres’ directorial debut, his film also debuts the question that most immigrants have, which is, “How do I survive ...

Digital humanities allows for accessibility in race discussions
03/05/2024

Digital humanities allows for accessibility in race discussions

By Jack McLaughlinArts & Features EditorThe Center for Digital Humanities hosted their final event of the semester, “Rethinking Race and American Sculpture Through Digital Humanities,” over Zoom April 22. The event is the last in this year’s Race + Digital Humanities Invited Lecturer Series, a...

Jennifer De Leon advocates for study abroad experiences
03/05/2024

Jennifer De Leon advocates for study abroad experiences

By Francisco Omar Fernandez RodriguezAsst. Arts & Features EditorOn April 17, the Center for Inclusive Excellence held an event called Identities Abroad to support studying abroad.English Professor Jennifer De Leon shared a story about her experience. She said she had always wanted to travel abroad....

Meet the audiovisual student workers who bring campus events to life
03/05/2024

Meet the audiovisual student workers who bring campus events to life

Alexis Schlesinger / THE GATEPOSTBy Adam LevineEditorial StaffAt most events on campus, attendees can turn toward the back of the room and see the friendly faces of the student workers of Campus Events.Although they are just one of the four Campus Events departments, the audio and visual team serves...

FSU beyond borders: Border Awareness Experience takes students to El Paso, Texas
03/05/2024

FSU beyond borders: Border Awareness Experience takes students to El Paso, Texas

Courtesy of Patricia Sánchez-ConnallyBy Raena DotyArts & Features EditorOn March 17, most students were relaxing into the first few days of a quiet spring break - but for 10 students, their time off from classes looked very different. On this day, they had just left Massachusetts for a trip to the ...

Hilltop keeps the language of theater alive with ‘The Language Archive’
03/05/2024

Hilltop keeps the language of theater alive with ‘The Language Archive’

Meghan Spargo / THE GATEPOSTBy Liv DunleavyStaff WriterFrom April 21 to April 25, nine students all gathered at 6 p.m. in the Dwight Performing Arts Center to put together this year’s play during tech week.From running lines over and over to adjusting tedious timings and cues, The Hilltop Players ...

Studio art majors inspire students
03/05/2024

Studio art majors inspire students

Maddison Behringer / THE GATEPOSTBy Andrea O’BrienStaff WriterJunior Matthew Boivin got into art when his grandmother and uncle, both artists, introduced him to all kinds of art as a young child. Now, his favorite art form is drawing.Sophomore Stella Bailey aspires to be an elementary school art t...

Mazmanian Gallery hosts five senior studio art majors’ capstones
03/05/2024

Mazmanian Gallery hosts five senior studio art majors’ capstones

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOSTBy Raena DotyArts & Features EditorOn April 24, the second of two senior capstone exhibitions in the Mazmanian Gallery began with a reception to celebrate the five senior studio art majors who put their art on display.Erin Lyons, concentration in painting, made four oil pa...

McAuliffe Center inspires hope in the face of climate change
03/05/2024

McAuliffe Center inspires hope in the face of climate change

Raena Doty / THE GATEPOSTBy Raena DotyArts & Features EditorThe Christa McAuliffe Center hosted the second annual Climate Hope Concert by Multiverse Concert Series in the planetarium April 20.The performance included several songs written about wonders and catastrophes of the natural world and the s...

How an FSU professor ran two marathons in the same week
03/05/2024

How an FSU professor ran two marathons in the same week

Courtesy of Nicola MacEwenBy Andrea O’BrienStaff WriterNicola MacEwen, professor in the Fashion Design & Retailing Department, experienced a very busy week recently, running the Boston Marathon and the London Marathon within just six days of each other.Growing up, MacEwen was never an athlete. She...

Women’s lacrosse advances to MASCAC final
03/05/2024

Women’s lacrosse advances to MASCAC final

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOSTBy Izabela GageStaff WriterWomen’s lacrosse ended their regular season with an undefeated conference record of 6-0. They now hold an overall record of 14-3.Framingham defeated the Bridgewater State University Bears 24-11 April 20, and sophomore goalkeeper Bella DiMare ta...

Center of the field: inside the minds of pitchers
03/05/2024

Center of the field: inside the minds of pitchers

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOSTBy Adam LevineSports EditorProfessional baseball games often begin with a ceremonial first pitch. The crowd watches and applauds the honoree, despite the throw’s speed or accuracy.But for softball and baseball pitchers, each and every pitch places them at the beginning o...

Baseball redeems slow start, eyes postseason success
03/05/2024

Baseball redeems slow start, eyes postseason success

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOSTBy Riley CrowellAsst. Sports EditorOn March 23, Framingham lost the concluding game of their spring break trip, bringing their overall record to 0-9.As of press time, the Rams sit atop the MASCAC, in prime position to make a postseason run.How, you might ask? A combination...

Softball remains optimistic despite late-season struggles
03/05/2024

Softball remains optimistic despite late-season struggles

Adrien Gobin / THE GATEPOSTBy Sophia OppedisanoAsst. Sports EditorFramingham State softball is fighting for their place in the MASCAC standings with only one week of regular season matchups left to play. After a three-game win streak against Lasell and Lesley on April 23 and 25, respectively, the Ra...

Women’s track and field focuses on the future
03/05/2024

Women’s track and field focuses on the future

Courtesy of Mark JohnsonBy Sophia OppedisanoAsst. Sports EditorBy Izabela GageStaff WriterThe Framingham State track and field team is looking to the future after a disappointing last-place finish at the MASCAC Championship meet April 26. Despite their place in the standings, the Rams found success....

Senior Letters 2024
03/05/2024

Senior Letters 2024

For a girl originally planning to study in New York City, Framingham has been a world. I found a lot of love. Made hundreds of epitomes about Constitutional Law at 2 a.m. But ultimately, if anything, I think I’ll always remember it as the place I was when “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” was...

Opinion: It’s not the same as it was
03/05/2024

Opinion: It’s not the same as it was

Courtesy of Izabela GageBy Izabela GageStaff WriterYou leave an imprint on every person you meet.No matter how small - there is always an impact from your words and your actions. Something you say or do to someone can leave an influence for an indefinite amount of time. The interactions can affect s...

The Gatepost Editorial: Discarding ineffective marketing
03/05/2024

The Gatepost Editorial: Discarding ineffective marketing

By The Gatepost Editorial Board Framingham State has been struggling to recruit and retain students for many years and is attempting to rebrand the University and undertake a new marketing campaign. The decline in enrollment could be because some prospective students don't know much about Framingham...

Opinion: The evolving reality of antisemitism around me
03/05/2024

Opinion: The evolving reality of antisemitism around me

By Adam LevineEditorial StaffI feel victimized by antisemitism for the second time in my life.The first time, I did not realize it was antisemitism. I was in kindergarten. I heard a joke at the lunch table about Adolf Hi**er. As most kindergarten students do, I went home and happily repeated the jok...

Opinion: If you need me, let me know
03/05/2024

Opinion: If you need me, let me know

Courtesy of Alexis SchlesingerBy Alexis SchlesingerEditorial StaffAs my freshman year of college comes to a close, I notice everyone around me reflecting. I’ve found myself reflecting as well.So much has happened this year, throwing me into immense change.I can proudly say I am partly to blame for...

Opinion: Old passions made new
03/05/2024

Opinion: Old passions made new

Courtesy of Kyra Tolley By Kyra TolleyStaff WriterMy dream since as early as I can remember was to be a professional soccer player.I played soccer for 11 years out of the first 16 years of my life. It was my everything. I felt so passionate about it I never thought I could feel that way about anythi...

Opinion: ‘Chin up, charge the mountain’
03/05/2024

Opinion: ‘Chin up, charge the mountain’

Courtesy of Andrea O'BrienBy Andrea O’Brien Staff WriterAs you approach your senior year of high school, the questions begin.“So what are your plans after high school? What do you want to do with your life?”These were always the conversations I dreaded more than anything - the reason why holid...

Opinion: Nonetheless
03/05/2024

Opinion: Nonetheless

Courtesy of Dylan PichnarcikBy Dylan Pichnarcik Editorial Staff Thinking back on my life - I have gathered one thing - we are constantly learning. Yes, in the sense of academics, but also and more importantly as humans. Every day we face challenges that test our morals, determination, and the resili...

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