Next stop: Atlantic 10 for Mason women’s basketball

  Patriots win their last home game as the season ends BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR After two road losses, the Patriots bounced back to win their final home game on Senior Night against the Duquesne Dukes, 86-63, on Mar….

Archives Museum puts U.S. democracy on display

A visit to the nation’s coveted museum reminds us of its history   BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER On Constitution Ave. in Washington, D.C., between the White House and the U.S. Capitol, three of the most influential documents in American democracy…

Mason student faces fears on the runway

Jay Toussaint talks about his experience with the Black Student Alliance Fashion Show BY KATIE PERSCHAU, STAFF WRITER Self-expression is a staple of Mason pride. This school year, Sophomore Jay Toussaint, a member of Mason’s Black Student Alliance, stepped out…

Aiming for perfection

The Archery Club at Mason is distinguished for its competitiveness and achievements BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER When the Mason Archery Club started in 2022, members aimed to put archery on the map by competing in various tournaments. Their competitive…

Antisemitism resolution passed after tense debate

President Washington and Board of Visitors debate over antisemitism resolution BY JULIANA MARCELLO, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Mason Board of Visitors (BOV) met to vote on the resolution (BOV meeting book pg. 300) regarding antisemitism. The Diversity…

Tariffs: what do they mean?

Mason professor explains what tariffs are and how they affect us BY BRIAN A. HAYUM, STAFF WRITER Interest rates. Gross domestic product. Supply and demand. Americans are subject to financial terms that have major implications for their financial health. At…

Cooking with GMU Culinary Club

Mason’s culinary club serves up a sense of community with a side of cultural appreciation in every recipe BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF REPORTER Filling the corridors in Hanover hall with deliciously enticing aromas, the GMU Culinary Club hosted its…

Why women should be encouraged to lift weights

Health advocate Nadine Abdalla shares why weightlifting is essential for women’s health and empowerment BY NADINE ABDALLA, STAFF WRITER Despite societal advances in body image,women still face societal constraints that label weightlifting as a “male” activity. This belief is not…

How to blow up into the Esports scene

Sit down with Jordan Whitaker on becoming an Esports player BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR Editor’s Note: This is part two of a two-part series on Jordan Whitaker and Esports. “We’re competitive by nature,” Whitaker said about a player’s drive. “The…