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…
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…
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…
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…
Getting to know rising artist, Cody Salenga. BY MADALYN GODFREY, STAFF WRITER Coming to Mason in 2021, sophomore Cody-Kyle Salenga has been making a name for himself on campus for his music. While some people may know him personally as…
More Money, Less Problems BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR In an inflated economy where prices constantly rise, college students are at the center of it all. We are literally penny-pinching to buy gas and groceries it’s not fun. If someone…
The Sandman BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR The new Netflix drama series “The Sandman” produced by Iain Smith captures viewers’ attention by taking them behind the scenes of the aspect of dreaming while tying in dark psychological aspects that…
The Mason women’s basketball team hosted its first open practice Saturday, Sep. 17 at EagleBank Arena. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason women’s basketball is upon us. The Patriots are hoping to contribute this season on both ends offensively…
BY AVA KUCH, STAFF WRITER Walking through midtown Manhattan, one may expect the streets to be littered with unsavory debris and irritable New Yorkers. 11 nights into pop-phenom Harry Styles’ 15 show residency at Madison Square Garden, the streets are…
Clifton, Va. BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR A drove down a quiet road directed by my Waze app, that lead to a little town called Clifton, Va. It was littered with gorgeous homes and even a few farms. It left…