Monthly Archives: April 2025

What to wear for a summer internship

Five outfits perfect for the office and happy hour BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR  School ends, and summer internships begin. There’s a collective release of stress and relief after finally accepting an internship offer following rounds of interviews and rejections….

A sweet spin on tradition: Rice Culture in Vienna

Steps from Dunn Loring Metro, this Asian dessert café brings innovation and indulgence in every bite BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF If you’re ever riding the Orange Line train and find yourself hopping off at Dunn Loring with a sweet…

Off-campus oasis: De Clieu Café draws Mason crowd

Students find study space, strong coffee, and a sandwich worth writing home about. BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Nestled in Old Town Fairfax, and a pleasant stroll from the Mason campus, lies my personal favorite café, De Clieu. This cozy…

Silence is the greatest threat to the environment

Why we need to keep speaking about climate change and its effects BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER As of April 9, Princeton University was added to the list of schools who had research funding cut due to “exaggerated and…

Veteran students find purpose and support others at Mason

Military-affiliated students use their unique strengths for their education journey   BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER  A small office of veterans looking to guide other military-affiliated students sits hidden in the hallways of the Student Union Building on the northwest side…

Loungewear styles to cruise into for finals season

Five outfits to feel confident in yourself and test-taking abilities BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR  The days of the semester are waning, and reviews for final exams are now making appearances. Though the next chapter means summer, the most dreadful…

Culinary master chef Jeanne Snyder-Pham

From childhood cooking to founding the Culinary Club with just $46.32, chef Pham shares the trial-filled journey to bring the world of cuisine to campus  BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR  It’s tough work being Mason’s MasterChef’s Gordon Ramsay, but Jeanne…

The creative soul and mind of Justine Arenas 

Arenas talks about her passion for pursuing creativity in different forms BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR  The world of Justine Arenas is something more than being a senior at Mason majoring in business management information systems. Rather, Arenas is an…