Check out the news section’s work in the May 3, 2013 online edition of The Gatepost‘s last issue of the 2012-2013 academic year. Here are our most recent articles and their ledes:
- Class of 2013 celebrates accomplishments at investiture ceremony by Associate Editor Kerrin Murray
“One week after the twin bombings at the Boston Marathon, the Class of 2013, friends, family, administrators and alumni gathered in DPAC for this year’s Senior Investiture ceremony.”
- Parking fees may see-saw by News Editor Kathleen McDonough
“Framingham State University resident student parking fees may decrease, while commuter fees increase and all students pay a new transportation fee, according to a preliminary draft of recommendations by the Student Transportation Advisory Team (STAT).”
- New student parking lot will be ready by spring 2014 by Opinions Editor Samantha Rawson
“Administrators have purchased a property near campus in order to build a new student parking lot.”
- Students fundraise for marathon volunteers by Assistant News Editor Kaila Braley and Staff Writer Cassie Russo
“FSU students and people from the surrounding area have begun fundraisers to support those affected by the marathon bombings.”
- Seniors rate FSU education highly by Opinions Editor Sam Rawson and Copy Editor Carey Scouler
“An unscientific survey of 200 seniors – approximately a quarter of the senior class – found that 74 percent of respondents rated their education at Framingham State as very good or excellent. The same percentage said they had found a mentor on the faculty.”
- Fight outside Towers leaves student with “minor injuries” by News Editor Michael B. Murphy
“A fight broke out among three male FSU students and three unidentified men outside Corinne Hall Towers early Friday morning, April 12, according to FSU’s External Relations Coordinator Daniel Magazu.”
- Former rugby players unhappy alumni game not scheduled by Assistant News Editor Kaila Braley
“The men’s and women’s rugby teams were unable to host alumni games this year, upsetting many alumni.”
- President Flanagan interviews for presidency on Illinois State campus by Editor-in-Chief Spencer Buell
“In hopes of being selected for the top spot at Illinois State, FSU President Timothy Flanagan spoke at an open forum on the ISU campus Friday.”
- Memorial garden to be moved for Hemenway addition by Editor-in-Chief Spencer Buell
“To make way for the Hemenway Hall science addition, a memorial garden planted in 1999 for Japanese FSU student Asako Mazawa is slated to be dug up and relocated this summer.”
- A pioneer for Japanese organ donation by Editor-in-Chief Spencer Buell
“After her tragic death in 1997, FSU student Asako Mazawa made headlines for becoming a pioneer in organ donation for Japanese nationals.”
- Gatepost Interview: Seto talks love for ASB and importance of joining clubs by News Editor Michael B. Murphy
“[Editor’s note: Angel Seto was elected the Karen A. McCarthy Support Staff of the Year in the SGA election April 10.]”
- Gatepost Interview: Baldwin talks loving his job and helping students by Assistant News Editor Kaila Braley
“[Editor’s note: David Baldwin, assistant dean of students was elected the Administrator of the Year in the SGA election April 10.]“