BY JALEN STUBBS, COPY CHIEF Atlantic 10 Basketball set the tone for homecoming weekend with VCU Rams (17-7), got the upper hand against the Mason Patriots (13-11) which resulted in an upset with a final score of 85-70, in the…
Experiencing food insecurity? This campus resource can help. BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER Patriot Pantry, a program held through the Student Support and Advocacy Center, looks to help students who struggle with food insecurity throughout the semester. After a brief…
Students and staff share opinions about the recent changes in vaccination policies BY AMBER LUCAS, STAFF WRITER Many businesses and colleges, including Mason, in line with the mask mandates and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, have been…
Mason reports a positivity rate of 0.9% among students BY BRAD BYRNE, NEWS EDITOR Entering the fourth week of the spring semester, Mason COVID-19 cases continue their downward trend from last week’s reports. This comes amid President Gregory Washington’s announcement…
The public response to Kanye West’s recent actions speak volumes about the persistent stigma on mental health BY MATTHEW KOVACEV, STAFF WRITER Kanye “Ye” West is perhaps one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. With 4.7…
Mason student Logan Hoover announced candidacy for Pennsylvania State Representative BY BRAD BYRNE, NEWS EDITOR AND SYDNEY JOHNSON, NEWS ASSISTANT Mason student Logan Hoover announced his candidacy for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in the 98th Legislative District. This district…
BY COLLIN COPE, OPINION EDITOR Mason College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), alongside the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), recently received a shared $250,000 donation from Google. The donation is focused on advancing equity amongst the student body,…
Best Buddies kicks off the semester with their first meeting BY ARI MASTERS STAFF WRITER Best Buddies, an organization which fosters inclusion for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, rang in the start of the spring semester last Wednesday with…
Environmental Justice Club (SEJA) BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER Justice Environmental Alliance (SEJA) is looking to make an impact, not just on Mason’s campus, but in surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. SEJA aims to empower students to take action…
Epicure Café in Fairfax BY MAGGIE ROTH, CULTURE EDITOR Hidden in a nondescript strip mall in the Jermantown area of Fairfax, Epicure Café is a small restaurant and bar with a surprisingly vibrant nightlife. It’s got a classic dive-bar atmosphere,…