COMPLACENCY: THE NEXT CONTAGION
BY ELI KOHN STAFF WRITER It’s nice, isn’t it? You have a class that starts at 10 a.m. You wake up at 9:50, turn on your computer, and load Zoom as you start making breakfast. You barely have to pay…
Editor’s Blog
HOW TO READ A BOOK
BY ALEX MADAJIAN STAFF WRITER Most people just don’t know how to read a book. Yes, most Americans are able to read words set before them, and according to a 2019 survey most had read a book in the past…
THE OSCARS ARE STILL WORTH IT
BY LUKE HARRIS STAFF WRITER The Oscars are far from perfect. The tiny gold statue may be full of prestige, but it also carries a legacy of controversy. Racial equity hasn’t always been their priority, and the jury is still…
FACES OF MASON
INTERVIEW BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN STAFF WRITER Employee: Ivan Rosales, Mail Services Why did you pick up this job? Originally, it was just a job I applied for in a field I’ve never tried before. Over the years, I’ve learned to…
THE ARTIST ACTIVIST: CENTERING BLACK VOICES WITH LAWRENCE BROWNLEE
A discussion on the intersection of arts and social justice BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER On Monday, March 1, a livestreamed panel discussion featured Lawrence Brownlee, one of America’s foremost modern opera singers, in conversation with Patricia Miller, director of…
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
Cameron’s Chocolates BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN STAFF WRITER A bakery and chocolate shop by the name of Cameron’s Chocolates, located in Fairfax Circle Shopping Center, serves up delicious treats with a heartfelt message. Founded in 2013, this bakery strives to create…
PRESIDENT WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR FALL SEMESTER
Mason plans for expansion of in-person classes and increased on-campus capacity for fall semester BY LIANNA BROWN NEWS EDITOR In an email to the Mason community on March 5, President Gregory Washington announced his plans for the fall semester. The…
MASON MEN’S BASKETBALL TROUNCED IN A-10 QUARTERFINALS
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR On Friday, men’s basketball fell to Davidson, 99-67, ending the Patriots’ season in Richmond. “Obviously a really disappointing way to end the year. There were mistakes that we made defensively, but I think a lot…
THE MUSIC & MEMORY INITIATIVE
Mason initiative aims to improve lives of those with dementia through music BY ABIGAIL ADCOX STAFF WRITER For the kickoff webinar event on Feb. 24, Mason’s Music & Memory Initiative hosted founder Dan Cohen. Cohen was featured on the 2014…
VIRGINIA ABOLISHES DEATH PENALTY
Virginia lawmakers create legislation to abolish the death penalty, making Virginia the first southern state to do so BY MADDIE GIERBER STAFF WRITER Virginia, one of the most prolific users of capital punishment, approved two pieces of legislation to abolish…