Letter from the Editor
Dear Patriots, “When will we be at the point [in the semester] where I can say that my big achievement for the week is putting a section together?” asked our Sports Editor, Natalie, earlier this weekend. I think that’s a…
Editor’s Blog
Faces of Mason
BY IMANI HOLLOMAN, STAFF WRITER STUDENT: Jordan Moser WHICH CAME FIRST, RAPPING OR SINGING? It was singing that came first. I was in a play at my church when I was mad young, like 9 years old. And I was…
Supreme Court Rules In Favor of Trump Asylum Rule
Central American migrants to be denied asylum grants BY BRAD BYRNE, STAFF WRITER On Sept. 12, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court officially ruled to allow enforcement of a new Trump administration rule that will prevent most Central American migrants from…
Last Week In Politics
BY ABIGAIL ADCOX, NEWS EDITOR Monday, Sept. 16 Key economic and security partner Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa of Bahrain welcomed to the White House. Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer debuts on “Dancing with the Stars.” Tuesday,…
Mason Weekly Crime Log
BY ABIGAIL ADCOX NEWS EDITOR Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Fairfax Campus/Mason Shuttle Bus Credit Card Fraud/Larceny: Complainant (GMU) reported the theft and unauthorized use of a credit card. Case 2019-009015 — Pending Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Rappahannock parking deck Hit…
Campus Scooters Set To Roll Out
Mason to introduce electric scooters as the newest form of transportation BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER Electric scooters have exploded in popularity in recent years. They’ve been popping up in cities all across America and soon they’ll be arriving at…
Sports in Brief
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Women’s Volleyball On Sept. 13 and 14, Women’s volleyball participated in the Maryland Tournament at the University of Maryland (UMD). Women’s volleyball first took on the Princeton Tigers, losing in a close first set…
Why Thrift Shopping Should Be Your Main Fashion Outlet
BY CHRISTINA O’FARRELL, CONTRIBUTOR I’ve had my fair share of trips to Forever 21, H&M, Pacsun and all the other big-name, fast- fashion stores at the mall. You could go through my wardrobe and find many of those brands folded…
Mason Should Have Music Playing Opportunities for Non-Music Majors
BY CLAUDE MCVICKER, STAFF WRITER Lately, I’ve found myself feeling inspired or stressed and wanting to play piano. I’ve wandered to the performing arts building, looking for a piano to play, but with no luck. If you’re like me, then…
A Student’s Guide to the Internet
BY ARIANNA GOODMAN, STAFF WRITER I hope by now that we all know what the internet is, but in case some of you are wondering, the internet is the system of networks interconnected between devices to provide you with access…