Monthly Archives: March 2025

Exploring Toria Jewelry with Victoria Demario

An inside look into a Mason student’s jewelry business  BY SARENA MARRISA SOHAN, STAFF WRITER Styled with Toria Jewelry, junior Victoria “Tori” Demario met me at the Johnson Center to share more about her jewelry business. Demario, a self-taught jeweler…

Five ways to blossom your spring wardrobe

Copy editor, Nylah, shares a few ways to dress in time for the best season of the year  BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR  Gone are the days of snow, ice and frost. Here enter the days of blooming flowers, sunshine…

Women’s History Month: Why it matters

Honoring the women who have shaped history and society BY STEPHANIE MARTINEZ, STAFF WRITER As March closes, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the significance of Women’s History Month and the famous figures who have inspired women today. Abigail…

Changing the world one stitch at a time

Awareness and kindness are at the heart of Crochet For A Cause at Mason BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Crocheting has gained popularity for its beginner-friendly approach and ability to fuel creativity. At Mason, Crochet For A Cause puts the…

Blair Leonard, a Mason TikTok Influencer

Mason Life student finds confidence in her identity thanks to TikTok  BY MARY J. DEMARCO, OPINION EDITOR Blair Leonard, a second-year Mason LIFE student, has amassed over twenty thousand likes on TikTok. This achievement is the result of a complex,…

Patriots one win away from all-time school record

Despite falling short in the A-10 tournament, the Patriots continue to make history BY BRIAN A. HAYUM, STAFF WRITER After a 24-win regular season—a feat achieved only three times in school history—and a 15-3 record in conference play, the Patriots…

Women’s Basketball are A-10 Champions

Redemption Paid off, Next stop: NCAA Matchup against Florida State BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR  On March 9, Mason’s women’s basketball won their first-ever A-10 championship, punching in their ticket to the NCAA tournament for the first time in school…

Exploring local gems: Fairfax Coffee

A peaceful escape with the perfect cup of coffee BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nestled along Braddock Road, Fairfax Coffee is more than just a café—it’s a sanctuary for students seeking a peaceful escape. Its proximity to campus provides a…

Graffiti found on several Mason buildings

Exploratory Hall and several other Mason buildings vandalised BY SAM DOUGLAS, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Several Mason buildings were spray painted with graffiti on March 5. According to Mason’s police and public safety department’s Daily Crime and Fire Log, Planetary Hall,…