The city-sponsored event gives foodies a chance to explore diverse cuisines BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER Fairfax City’s Eighth Winter Restaurant Week began on Monday, Feb. 24, allowing residents and visitors to try food from a variety of diverse restaurants…
Celebrating Black history and culture should not be contained to just one month BY HAMZA MUKHTAR, STAFF WRITER Since 1967, February has been acknowledged as Black History Month, celebrating and honoring Black culture and contributions in America and internationally. From…
Highlighting an overlooked civil rights pillar BY KARLOS CORIA, STAFF WRITER James Baldwin was set to speak before Martin Luther King Jr. at the historic March on Washington in 1963. However, the organizers barred him, saying he would be “too…
Sitdown with Jordan Whitaker about the industry of Esports BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR Editor’s Note: This article is part one of a two-part series. Video games can be seen as a waste of time by those in the general…
Insights from the booth on how Mason students make their mark BY JAMIE GHOLSON, CULTURE EDITOR George Mason’s Spring 2025 Career Fair has concluded after an expanded three-day format, giving students more time to connect with potential employers. Organizers limited…
Studying in this historic building is the best way to get your work done BY MARY J. DEMARCO, OPINION EDITOR So you’re looking for a place to study, but Fenwick Library and the Johnson Center have become too familiar. It…
President Gregory Washington addresses questions on DEI, ICE and food poisoning during town hall BY AMELIA JANE SAND, STAFF WRITER On Thursday, Feb. 20, Gregory Washington hosted his second town hall as Mason President to address the Mason student body’s…
Can streaming new movies and digital rentals become the new norm? BY TYLER MANDELL, STAFF WRITER Movies are one of the most important forms of entertainment and art in pop culture. Film successes from 2024, such as Inside Out 2…
Resolution proposed at Board of Visitors meeting causes debate BY SAM DOUGLAS, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR The Mason Board of Visitors Academic Programs, Diversity and University Community Committee met on Thursday, Feb. 13 in Merten Hall. At the meeting, Visitor Jeffrey…
You’re balding before you’ve even graduated. Now what? BY TYLER MANDELL, STAFF WRITER As a man in my early twenties, it was terrifying when I realized I was balding. I only noticed a little over a year ago, after I…
