Monthly Archives: November 2019

More Money, Less Problems

Streaming service subscriptions BY: IMANI HOLLOMAN, STAFF WRITER Sure, the university provides students who live in residence halls with free basic cable service, but are students truly satisfied with Mason’s television programs?  Let’s take a look. There are some good…

Que Bonita Bandera

Hispanic Student Association hosts event to celebrate the flags of the Latinx community at Mason BY: NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER Throughout the year, the Hispanic Student Association (HSA) hosts a variety of events to engage and bring visibility to the…

Rated R Models Steal the Show

Purple Reign showcased dancing, great fashion and amazing catwalk struts BY TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER On Friday, Nov. 15, the Reign Model Troupe presented a memorable fashion showcase to a packed crowd in the Hub Ballroom. The room was filled…

Mason Improves to 3-0 Ahead of Saturday’s In-state Matchup

BY NATALIE HEAVREN SPORTS EDITOR Mason improved to 3-0 Wednesday night after defeating LIU 80-74.  Here are three takeaways from the game.  Need to Share the Ball  The Patriots have struggled to share the ball throughout the season. Against the…

A Tale of Two Solidarities

What Black-Palestinian solidarity can teach us about equality BY: NIKAYLA KIRCHNER, STAFF WRITER In this politically polarized American atmosphere, discussions about Palestinian-Israeli relations and black equality in the U.S. remain a controversial topic.  On Nov. 7, Greg Burris, author and…

Andrew Yang Rallies at Mason

The Democratic primary candidate talks universal basic income, automation  BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Democratic primary candidate Andrew Yang held a rally at Mason’s Center for the Arts on Nov. 4. The two-hour rally featured speakers from Yang’s campaign…

Letter From the Editor

Hey Patriots, In case you haven’t heard, on Tuesday, Nov. 5 the Democratic party gained control of the Virginia State Senate and House of Delegates. This hasn’t been done in 26 years. Regardless of your political stance, it was truly…