Monthly Archives: February 2025

Cooking with GMU Culinary Club

Mason’s culinary club serves up a sense of community with a side of cultural appreciation in every recipe BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF REPORTER Filling the corridors in Hanover hall with deliciously enticing aromas, the GMU Culinary Club hosted its…

Why women should be encouraged to lift weights

Health advocate Nadine Abdalla shares why weightlifting is essential for women’s health and empowerment BY NADINE ABDALLA, STAFF WRITER Despite societal advances in body image,women still face societal constraints that label weightlifting as a “male” activity. This belief is not…

How to blow up into the Esports scene

Sit down with Jordan Whitaker on becoming an Esports player BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series on Jordan Whitaker and Esports. “We’re competitive by nature,” Whitaker said about a player’s drive. “The…

Fairfax City’s winter Restaurant Week kicks off

The city-sponsored event gives foodies a chance to explore diverse cuisines BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER Fairfax City’s Eighth Winter Restaurant Week began on Monday, Feb. 24, allowing residents and visitors to try food from a variety of diverse restaurants…

Black History Month goes beyond just February

Celebrating Black history and culture should not be contained to just one month BY HAMZA MUKHTAR, STAFF WRITER Since 1967, February has been acknowledged as Black History Month, celebrating and honoring Black culture and contributions in America and internationally.  From…

Hidden Black history of James Baldwin

Highlighting an overlooked civil rights pillar BY KARLOS CORIA, STAFF WRITER James Baldwin was set to speak before Martin Luther King Jr. at the historic March on Washington in 1963. However, the organizers barred him, saying he would be “too…

Deep Dive into the World of Esports

Sitdown with Jordan Whitaker about the industry of Esports BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR Editor’s Note: This article is part one of a two-part series.  Video games can be seen  as a waste of time by those in the general…

Wrapping up the Spring 2025 Career Fair

Insights from the booth on how Mason students make their mark  BY JAMIE GHOLSON, CULTURE EDITOR George Mason’s Spring 2025 Career Fair has concluded after an expanded three-day format, giving students more time to connect with potential employers. Organizers limited…

The Library of Congress: a Hidden Study-Spot Gem

Studying in this historic building is the best way to get your work done BY MARY J. DEMARCO, OPINION EDITOR So you’re looking for a place to study, but Fenwick Library and the Johnson Center have become too familiar. It…

Gregory Washington holds second town hall as Mason President

President Gregory Washington addresses questions on DEI, ICE and food poisoning during town hall BY AMELIA JANE SAND, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Feb. 20, Gregory Washington hosted his second town hall as Mason President to address the Mason student body’s…