Monthly Archives: September 2019

The Return of Hispanic Heritage Month

Bienvienda Latina kicks off celebrations with music, balloons BY IZZ LAMAGDELEINE, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR As Bievienda Latina began this year, Hispanic music was blasting. Shiny pink balloons spelling out the event’s name on Merten Hall’s quad were visible near the…

Consent Carnival Continues In Second Year

Consent and healthy sex practices emphasized at outdoor celebration BY IZZ LAMAGDELEINE, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR A vagina bean bag toss and lube tasting were just some of the fun that could be found at this year’s Consent Carnival. Held on…

Mason Players Originals!

The School of Theater launches into their season with a collection of student performances BY PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR At TheatreSpace in the Center for the Arts, students from across the School of Theater put on a wide variety of…

Faces of Mason

BY NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER; PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR FACULTY: Rei Berroa, Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR PASSION FOR POETRY AND THE WRITTEN WORD? I was sent to the seminary when…

Mason Filmmakers Showcase Original Films

Best of Film event debuted a variety of impactful projects in Harris Theater BY TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER  Harris Theater was filled with film majors, movie lovers and student directors on Friday, Sept. 6. Held by Film at Mason, Best…

Letter from the Editor

Hey Patriots, A lot happened last week. From Transparent GMU’s case being heard at the Supreme Court of Virginia to Sodexo workers petitioning for better conditions — there’s a lot to talk about. The Student Support and Advocacy Center hosted…