An upcoming film starring a controversial actor will be one of the few movies that addresses Autism Spectrum Disorder, but many are skeptical whether it sends the right message BY MATTHEW KOVACEV Sia, a singer-songwriter from Australia, decided to brave…
Students give their opinions on a potentially life-saving solution BY ERICA MUNISAR, STAFF WRITER Mason is home to one of the most diverse and populous colleges in the state of Virginia. With the Fairfax campus having over 37,000 students enrolled,…
Governor Youngkin is behind the charge to bring the Washington Commanders to Northern Virginia BY LIVIA BENJAMIN, STAFF WRITER On Feb. 15, the legislation that would fund the construction of a $1 billion football stadium in Northern Virginia successfully…
The Muslim Students Association is pushing for a larger prayer space at Mason to accommodate its large Muslim student body BY MATTHEW KOVACEV, STAFF WRITER I recently recited my Shahada, the declaration of faith that all reverts to Islam must…
Experiencing food insecurity? This campus resource can help. BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER Patriot Pantry, a program held through the Student Support and Advocacy Center, looks to help students who struggle with food insecurity throughout the semester. After a brief…
Students and staff share opinions about the recent changes in vaccination policies BY AMBER LUCAS, STAFF WRITER Many businesses and colleges, including Mason, in line with the mask mandates and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations, have been…
Mason reports a positivity rate of 0.9% among students BY BRAD BYRNE, NEWS EDITOR Entering the fourth week of the spring semester, Mason COVID-19 cases continue their downward trend from last week’s reports. This comes amid President Gregory Washington’s announcement…
The public response to Kanye West’s recent actions speak volumes about the persistent stigma on mental health BY MATTHEW KOVACEV, STAFF WRITER Kanye “Ye” West is perhaps one of the most influential and iconic rappers of all time. With 4.7…
Best Buddies kicks off the semester with their first meeting BY ARI MASTERS STAFF WRITER Best Buddies, an organization which fosters inclusion for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, rang in the start of the spring semester last Wednesday with…
Environmental Justice Club (SEJA) BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER Justice Environmental Alliance (SEJA) is looking to make an impact, not just on Mason’s campus, but in surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. SEJA aims to empower students to take action…