After five years with Mason’s men’s volleyball team, Paco Velez has seen a lot. He’s been through coaching changes, experienced new play books and seen players come and go. As his last season as a Mason Patriot draws to an end, Velez shared…
Ben Criswell, staff writer In Coach Dave Paulsen’s first year at Mason, the Patriots finished with an 11-21 record, 5-13 in conference. This was a slight improvement from the 2015 campaign, when the Patriots ended the season with nine wins. Still, the…
Ben Criswell, staff writer 2016, this is the year. Sound familiar? On paper, the Washington Nationals’ rotation is as good if not better than any other rotation in baseball. On paper, the team’s lineup is as formidable as their competitors. On…
Ben Cowlishaw, assistant sports editor Beat the drum and hold the phone, the sun came out today. There’s no better symbol for a change of seasons like baseball spring training. Everyone’s team is in first place, everyone believes this is…
Being sidelined by a serious injury is one of the most frustrating ordeals a student athlete can go through. For Liz Seymour, an injury sustained on the basketball court ended her goal of playing D1 college basketball – and opened…
Freshman guard Otis Livingston II has been making a name for himself during his first season as a Mason Patriot. Livingston has stepped up and helped lead the team to victory with his speed and ability to see the court….
The men’s club ice hockey team brought home the Blue Ridge Conference trophy this past week for the first time in Mason history. After seven years with the team, head coach Steven Hyjek was proud to finally take home a conference win…
Mason Recreation’s newest promotion might not be the most fashionable piece of jewelry, but having the little piece of plastic around your wrist could earn you many benefits. Free to all Mason students, the new Mason fitness band is a bracelet that…
Head men’s basketball coach Dave Paulsen started a new tradition this year by inviting faculty and staff to join him on the sidelines of home games as part of the sideline coaching program. This new program is meant to bridge…
No one wants to trudge through the 30 inches of snow, ice and sludge just to go sweat it out at the gym. Instead, take advantage of your home and turn it into your personal gym. With these quick tips,…