Stocking up: grocery store do’s and don’ts BY: DANA NICKEL CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF So, halfway through your first, third or final semester of college, things have been unfortunately cut short by a literal global pandemic. Whether you’ve been permitted to stay…
INTERVIEW BY IMANI HOLLOMAN Organization: Mason Cable Network’s The Spill How did you become involved with The Spill? Reagan Ortiz: I joined The Spill my sophomore year. I saw they were having an interest meeting and it was something I…
Hey Patriots, Since we last printed on March 2, a lot has happened. Mason has officially moved all classes to virtual instruction — and they aren’t the only ones. Residence halls have been shut down and we got an extra…
Students respond to Mason’s transition to online instruction BY: NAYOMI SANTOS, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR For the rest of this semester, the Mason campus will be devoid of any students rushing to class or meeting up at dining halls. Instead, students…
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo BY: PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR In 2019, the judges for the Booker Prize, one of the most prestigious English literary awards, decided for the first time ever to select two authors and two books…
Ivy provides some essential tips on what to do during this pandemic. Hello Patriots! Like many of you, I’ve packed my bags and gone home for the semester to stay healthy and safe.Though there is no letter this week, I…
BY: PHILIP WILKERSON During the past few years, my interest in the study of well-being and holistic wellness has blossomed. I have subscribed to journals and podcasts, and I have spent numerous hours diving into the aspects of life that…
BY ROSS SHINBERG STAFF WRITER Failing to find their rhythm on offense, Mason fell to Saint Louis 69-57 Wednesday night at EagleBank Arena. Mason scored six points during the first 15 minutes of the second half, allowing Saint Louis to…
BY WILLIAM ARMSTRONG STAFF WRITER When establishing a winning culture, a full team-centered buy-in is key to that approach. Under the guidance of head coach Peter Ward, the men’s swim and dive team secured its first Atlantic 10 Conference Championship…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Ever since Justin Kier started playing basketball around the age of 9, he wanted to be the best. However, his road to Division I basketball was a long and arduous one. When Kier was…