Category: Culture

FUN THINGS TO DO IN D.C.

BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR AND BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF As the fall leaves begin to touch the ground activities in D.C. have become more popular. Here are some of our favorites! The Office Experience: Are you a fan of the…

MINDFULNESS AT MASON

Ask the Mind BY TIFFANY BOGGS, STAFF WRITER  There’s no doubt that college can be one of the most overwhelming times for students because they have personal lives happening outside of the classrooms too.  “The stress of not having friends…

EQUALITY IN VOTING

The importance of women’s rights. BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR AND AVA KUCH, STAFF WRITER Walking into the voting booth and having a ballot handed to you. In that, there is the power to end stigmas, re-establish equality and end…

PATRIOT TO PATRIOT

BY KAYLYN BARNHART, STAFF WRITER For people who serve in the military, life is not their own anymore. They don’t make their own decisions – following orders and going with the flow is second nature. But after dedicating their time…

FACES OF MASON

The face behind Leche Magazine. BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR Spreading out volumes I, II, and III on the table before me. I flipped through the pages of Leche Magazine. I noted the beautiful photography and aesthetic the magazine captured…

MASON CHAMBER AND CHORALE PERFORM MID-SEMESTER CONCERT

BY JOEY RIZZO, STAFF WRITER This concert was kicked off by “All-Night Vigil” by Rachmaninoff, with the combined University Chorale and University Chamber performing. Their skillful impression of a mystical echo was impressive, and the moments of sorrow, and wistful…

JUSTICE AT MASON MADNESS

BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR On Oct. 14, Mason Madness was in full effect and the Mason community united at EagleBank Arena for musical performances, dance performances, basketball, and much more. Mason is currently in a vulnerable state due to…

AN INSIDE LOOK INTO D.C’S AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM

The History Galleries BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR My friend and I scored a free guided tour by a docent named Frank McDermott. McDermott is a nice man who knew a lot about the museum. I first met him when…

FALL EATS IN FAIRFAX

BY AVA KUCH, STAFF WRITER As fall approaches in Northern Virginia, what better to cozy into the holiday season than some festive treats to enjoy? Restaurants, coffee shops and stores in the Fairfax area are getting into the spirit this…

ASK THE MIND

Fear and New Beginnings BY KATERINE BERRY, STAFF WRITER Fear is an old friend of mine. It greets me nearly every day, ranging from barely a wave to a crushing embrace. My heart has skipped so many beats it’s found…