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The Gatepost Editorial: Dear Vice President of Equity and Inclusion …

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By The Gatepost Editorial Board This summer, Jeffrey Coleman, vice president of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, stepped down, leaving a hole in the University’s Executive Staff. Recently, the University posted the job - rebranded as Vice President of Equity and Inclusion. This role comes with a salary of more than $150,000, and the person hir

Three years later, I still don’t have an exact answer

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By Dylan Pichnarcik Editor-in-Chief “So, what are your plans after graduation?” It’s the age-old question everyone always asks. It starts in high school. Just as you're headed off to college for the first time. Then, once you arrive, people's interests change to what you’re studying, how your classes are going, maybe even if you have a partner. But then, jus

GPI - Marissa Hanson - Marketing Manager

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By Sarah Parron Staff Writer What is your academic and professional background? I actually started my career in the medical field, which is a little bit different. So, I started my career in the medical field as a nurse, and that was during 2020, so not the best time. But I did that for a couple of years. And then [I earned] my associate’s [degree], then got

Women’s soccer struggles against Lesley

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By Avery Slavin Editorial Staff By Andrew Louis Staff Writer The Framingham State Rams fell to the Lesley University Lynx 1-0 in a hard-fought match on home turf Oct. 14. This brings their conference record to 3-0-1 and their overall record to 5-5-1. Lesley took their first shot just after the clock passed the 3-minute mark, but it was too high to make it in

SHAPE recognizes domestic violence awareness month

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By Heather Luster Staff Writer October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the University is highlighting the on-campus resources and reporting options for students through the Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention and Education (SHAPE) center. Deputy Title IX Coordinator Kianna Bauer said SHAPE is a “resource that provides more resour

SGA sets dates for upcoming activities

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By Dylan Pichnarcik Editor-in-Chief By Sydney Youde Staff Writer By Audrey Rice Staff Writer SGA announced the funding deadlines for clubs to submit requests for the fall semester at a meeting on Oct. 13. The last day to submit funding requests through SGA is Nov. 15. SGA oversees funding requests from student organizations. Through SGA’s Finance Committee,

English Language Programs set to close Dec. 31

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By Avery Slavin News Editor The English Language Programs (ELP) provided by FSU will be discontinued after Dec. 31, President Nancy Niemi wrote in an email Sept. 22. These programs assist students who speak English as a second language and students studying on visas. ELP extends to the community as well, offering intermediate and advanced courses in writing,

Field hockey celebrates five seniors

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By Taylor Kimmell Sports Editor The Framingham State Rams fell 7-2 to the Westfield State Owls in a home conference matchup Oct. 10. This loss drops the team’s conference record to 2-4 and their overall record to 5-9, ranking them fourth of the conference's six teams. Action started slowly in the first quarter. The first shot of the match came from Westfield

Re: Email Etiquette

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By Avery Slavin News Editor Andrea Zereski Staff Writer Hello, all! We hope this finds you well. We are reaching out regarding the recent lack of etiquette when it comes to sending emails. Since coming back to school and having to regularly use Outlook again, we’ve noticed a lot of little peeves that have bothered us when it comes to emailing in terms of bot

One, and All who can’t afford it

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By Alexis Schlesinger Opinion Editor Sixty-six percent of my student loan debt goes toward paying off my meal plan at Framingham State University. I was on track to graduate debt-free before I had to move on campus partway through my junior year. All resident students at FSU are required to purchase a meal plan, with the cheapest option for residents being t

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