Faces of Mason

BY NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER; PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR FACULTY: Rei Berroa, Chair of the Department of Modern and Classical Languages HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR PASSION FOR POETRY AND THE WRITTEN WORD? I was sent to the seminary when…

Mason Filmmakers Showcase Original Films

Best of Film event debuted a variety of impactful projects in Harris Theater BY TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER  Harris Theater was filled with film majors, movie lovers and student directors on Friday, Sept. 6. Held by Film at Mason, Best…

Letter from the Editor

Hey Patriots, A lot happened last week. From Transparent GMU’s case being heard at the Supreme Court of Virginia to Sodexo workers petitioning for better conditions — there’s a lot to talk about. The Student Support and Advocacy Center hosted…

Presidential Search Committee Event Draws Low Turnout

Committee discusses their goals in a public forum  BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR  A panel with members from the Board of Visitors’ Presidential Search Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 2 p.m. to listen to students and faculty at…

A Home Away From Home

Freshman Women’s Volleyball starter fills the shoes of vital libero position BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR  Filling the shoes of one of Mason Women’s Volleyball’s greatest players would seem daunting to a starting freshman.  But not for Stephanie Der. …

A Partiot To Remember

Senior Men’s Soccer star discusses his successes and family support BY NATALIE HEAVREN, SPORTS EDITOR  Ryan Mingachos has been surrounded by soccer, literally, since the day he was born when his grandfather wrapped him in a scarf of a Portuguese…