BY ARJIT ROSHAN STAFF WRITER Per a recent ruling by the senate parliamentarian, a $15 minimum wage will not be able to pass the Senate through the budget reconciliation process, which only requires a simple majority instead of the 60-vote…
Layth Alwatban and “Food for Others” BY MAGGIE ROTH CULTURE EDITOR Layth Alwatban, one of Mason’s student filmmakers, has garnered international attention while raising awareness for an essential community resource. Alwatban is a senior Communication major pursuing an accelerated master’s…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR Last week, Mason defeated La Salle 89-54, marking the fourth straight win for the Patriots. “I really liked the way we shared the ball … [our guys were] turning down good shots to try to…
BY LUKE HARRIS STAFF WRITER In some cases, history can be at the center of a battle of how we remember the foundation of a nation. In others, it can be the focal point of worries about declining knowledge. When…
Virginia Department of Health reports an increase in coronavirus cases BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI STAFF WRITER According to recent reports by the Virginia Department of Health, Virginia has come to a total of over 565,000 COVID-19 cases, with about 65,000 of…
Mason students react to Trump’s second impeachment trial and eventual acquittal following Jan. 6 Capitol riot BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI STAFF WRITER The Senate officially acquitted former President Donald Trump for the second time on Feb. 13. He faced impeachment for…
“The Trouble with Ben” by Barry Louis Polisar, featuring Sound Impact BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER In an effort to raise awareness for different forms of performance art, the Hylton Performing Arts Center and the Prince William Public Library System…
Hylton Performing Arts Center and local theater highlight universal frustrations felt throughout the pandemic BY HAILEY BULLIS SENIOR STAFF WRITER The Hylton Performing Arts Center partnered with Prince William Little Theatre to create a virtual collection of performances about “Relationships…
BY NATALIE HEAVREN STAFF WRITER Women’s basketball fell to 0-13 in conference play and 3-17 on the season after a 68-42 loss to Davidson on Feb. 20. Here are three takeaways from the game: LAYUP PERCENTAGE NEEDS TO IMPROVE TO…
BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA SPORTS EDITOR On Saturday, Mason defeated VCU in a closely fought contest, marking the third win out of four games in Richmond. “This [win] means that we can play with anyone,” head coach Dave Paulsen said after…
