The Weight of a Wallet
In a country where appearance can be used as evidence, even citizens need to carry proof BY KARLOS CORIA, OPINION EDITOR “Don’t forget to take your ID.” My mom’s voice was calm but stern, the kind of tone you feel…
Monthly Archives: December 2025
‘Wake Up Dead Man’ Review: The ‘Knives Out’ Franchise is Alive and Well
Josh O’Connor shines in a sequel that is just as comedic as it is intriguing BY BEN KEANE, STAFF WRITER “Wake Up Dead Man,” the third film in Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out” franchise, recaptures the magic of the series’ first…
Visit the US Botanic Garden for a Holiday Excursion
From Christmas decor to dinosaurs, there is something fun for everyone BY KATIE KOHLER, STAFF WRITER “Seasons Greenings: Dino-Mite!” is now on display at the United States Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. Each year the garden showcases their popular holiday…
BREAKING: Elections and Disputes Commission Releases Decision on Grays’ Appeal
Undergraduate Student Body President Isaiah Grays removed from office on Dec. 11, barring further appeal BY EMMA G. SCHAIBLE, NEWS EDITOR Undergraduate Student Body President Isaiah Grays’ appeal has been denied by the Election and Disputes Commission, effectively removing him…
Mason School of Theater Presents a Spirited Revival of ‘Light Up The Sky’
Thoughtful directing and strong performances deliver new life to this theatrical classic BY TIMA SAASAA, STAFF WRITER George Mason School of Theater’s production of “Light Up The Sky,” directed by seniors Adia Spezza and Andy Brown, embodied the energy and…
Still Without Quorum, Board of Visitors Gather for Executive Committee Meeting
President Washington addresses federal investigations, GMU-AAUP holds rally BY SAM DOUGLAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The Mason Board of Visitors recently held an Executive Committee meeting on the afternoon of Dec. 4. It was their second meeting of the semester without a quorum. …
Discover Your Strengths As a Student Strengths Coach
How a Mason program helps students discover their talents and turn them into professional career paths BY NGHI NGUYEN, CONTRIBUTOR Did you know Mason’s Center for the Advancement of Well-Being is now offering personalized coaching based on your CliftonStrengths results…
How Board of Visitors Turbulence Impacts Mason
How the missing seats on Mason’s BOV impact students and faculty BY ETHAN NAVARRO, STAFF WRITER Mason’s Board of Visitors, the governing oversight body responsible for upholding institutional priorities, is in a state of jeopardy. Currently operating with just six…
Upstart Patriots Fall to Rams in A-10 Volleyball Quarterfinals
Mason’s most successful season since 2018 ended during a tight 3-1 loss to VCU BY PETER MAHLER, STAFF WRITER Behind a home crowd of “V-C-U” chants on Nov. 21, senior outside hitter Julia Rienks soared through the air to score…