Monthly Archives: February 2023

JENNETTE MCCURDY OPENS AS HOMECOMING HEADLINER

Catch a glimpse of McCurdy’s process to create her hit memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” BY MADALYN GODFREY, CULTURE EDITOR You may remember her as the butter-sock, food-loving, co-host of iCarly, but now you know her as the author…

I, TOO, AM BLACK HISTORY

BY PHILIP WILKERSON, CONTRIBUTOR  As I stated in this LinkedIn post, it can be daunting living up to the legacy and expectations of accomplished parents. We often focus on the First Generation of Black and brown students (rightfully so), but…

PATS FOR PATRIOTS – 2/24

Happy Friday Patriots!  Campus is still buzzing from the Homecoming events last week and a big men’s basketball win! There is still so much to look forward to this spring as the weather begins to warm up and spring break…

PATRIOTS WIN HOMECOMING GAME AGAINST LA SALLE

The Patriots win their third straight game against La Salle during homecoming weekend. BY JALEN STUBBS, SPORTS EDITOR The Patriots (16-12) were victorious against La Salle at Homecoming this past Saturday closing with a final score of 70-66. With an…

ON THE SLATE

Wednesday Addams is Growing Up BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER The new Netflix series “Wednesday” is coming of age story featuring a twist on the original Addams family movie.  Following Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega who was personally approached…

MENTAL HEALTH IN SPORTS

Ask the Mind BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER Have you ever felt that rush of adrenaline before a game where you can feel your heartbeat beating so loud that everything else around you goes mute? Just for a moment, you…

PATRIOTS WIN AGAINST RHODE ISLAND AND GW

BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR The Mason men’s basketball team was victorious against the Rhode Island Rams finishing with a final score of 75-67 making it their 12th victory at home. The Patriots were victorious Wednesday night against the George…

HUMAN HEART IN CONFLICT WITHIN ITSELF

Mason alum Taj Kokayi continues to shine a light on the importance of telling stories through the lens of Blackness BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason alum Taj Kokayi recently wrote and directed the sci-fi short film, “White Mirror.” Here,…

MASON DINING SHOWCASES NEW RESTAURANTS

New restaurants, renovations & menu updates BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER Mason Dining has several new options this semester as two new restaurants opened on campus. The Halal Guys, a Halal American restaurant that offers beef gyro, chicken, and falafel,…

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Hello Patriots! I can’t believe we’re already into the third week of the last semester of the 2022-2023 school year. It’s truly been a senior year to remember here at Mason.  It’s a bittersweet ending to an amazing four years…