Faces of Mason
BY HAILEY BULLIS, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Student: Rebecca Durant WHAT ARE YOU INVOLVED IN? I’m a Mason ambassador. We’re the tour guide[s] on campus. So we welcome prospective students. I’m in Pi Beta Phi. I was a new member in the…
Category: Culture
Mason Student Luke Pierce Releases Album
Senior Luke Pierce talks about the inspirations behind his new album and his plans for the future BY MONICA ECHOLS, CULTURE EDITOR Mason is home to many talented musicians, and senior music major Luke Pierce is no exception. You might have…
Beginner’s Guide to Astrology
Meanings, Misconceptions, and More BY BASMA HUMADI, MANAGING EDITOR Disclaimer: I’m not an astrology expert, but I am a fan of it and have many, many thoughts. Astrology is a lot more than the surface-level qualities that make it seem like…
Virginia Launches Equal Rights Amendment Campaign
Gender equality could finally become a constitutional right BY MONICA ECHOLS, CULTURE EDITOR Those who have not paid close attention to the Constitution might be shocked to realize that gender equality is not explicitly included. To make Constitutional gender equality a…
Arabic Language Exchange Network helps Mason students learn Arabic
With the help of Tunisian Fulbright Scholar Haoua Gueguez and the Arabic Department, the program is set for growth BY BASMA HUMADI, MANAGING EDITOR Being a Category Five language does not make Arabic an easy language to learn. The Foreign Service…
How to Get Involved as a Transfer Student
The daunting decision of transferring schools becomes less so after time as a Patriot BY ANGELIQUE ARINTOK, CULTURE WRITER A new and fresh start as a transfer student can be an overwhelming but joyous time. Communication majors Reagan Ortiz and Tyson…
Hidden Hangouts: Epicure Cafe
Photo by Kim Bartenfelder Epicure Cafe off Lee Highway has music, good decor, and authentic Mediterranean dishes. BY KIM BARTENFELDER The beginning of a new semester at Mason is a breath of fresh air, but the return to Fairfax…
Activists on Campus
From Voter registration to helping students call senators, Mason student organizations do it all BY HAILEY BULLIS, CULTURE ASSISTANT EDITOR Being a university just outside of Washington D.C., it’s no surprise that there are multiple organizations within Mason that facilitate…
Start the New School Year Off Right
Four tips to hit the ground running in September BY MONICA ECHOLS, CULTURE EDITOR It’s back to school time again. Whether it’s your first semester in college or your last, transitioning from summer break to school can be difficult…
A Summer Well Spent
Mason students turned an ordinary summer into a learning experience BY LEIGH NORMAN, STAFF WRITER As the semester begins, so does the question that brings on intense feelings of anxiety and self-loathing: “How was your summer?” Someone visited the Bahamas….