Category: Culture

The Ultimate Guide to Killing it at an Interview

Hunter Samuelson, Staff Writer It’s that time of year — internship interview season. Your resume is killer, but that isn’t enough. Now, it’s time to prepare for the moment that will make or break your shot for the job: the…

Uber and Lyft offer flexible employment, cheap rides for Mason students

Issmar Ventura, Staff Writer Two competing mobile ride hail companies, Uber and Lyft, have become popular sources of income for Mason students. Working for either of the two San Francisco-based companies, which function almost identically by connecting users with drivers via mobile apps, is flexible…

5 ways to save when you spend

Rachel Shubin, Staff Writer It’s not news that college students are often pretty strapped for cash. But who has time to sit around cutting out coupons? Fortunately, there are many ways to save money that do not require you to become an extreme couponer….

Thriftlorde$: more than a store — a school of thought

Jesse Harman, Staff Writer Every business begins as a seed and they all have a chance to grow past a simple buyer-seller relationship.  With the right innovation and inventiveness, a business can become a school of thought. Thriftlorde$, a local…

Students are stupefied over newest Harry Potter book announcement

Mia Wise, Staff Writer J.K. Rowling shocked Harry Potter fans February 10 when she announced that an eighth installment of the Harry Potter series, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” will be released on July 31, 2016. “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child”…

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day on a College Budget

Hunter Samuelson/Staff Writer On Valentine’s Day, love can be an expensive business. Fortunately, there are some ways you can spend a romantic day with your significant other while sticking to a college budget. Don’t worry ladies — none of them involve “Netflix and chill.”…

Weekend Suggestions 2/12-2/14

Kelsey Davidson, Staff Writer   On campus   Homecoming 3v3 Basketball Tournament Mason’s very first Homecoming 3v3 Basketball Tournament will open for all Mason students, faculty and alumni today at 2 p.m. at the RAC. Winners will be crowned and receive a…

Students celebrate the Lunar New Year among friends

Carola Patty Gorena Morales, Staff Writer The Year of the Monkey arrived with its annual batch of Lunar New Year traditions, and Mason students did not miss out on the celebration. On Feb. 7, the Chinese Student & Scholars Association…

10 Steps to Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat

Daniela Rambal Pinero, Staff Writer White Chocolate Drizzle Heart-Shaped Krispy Treats Putting a twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat, this recipe is a quick and fun way you can celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend. It’s perfect for a girl’s night in or…

Boyfriend hand-crafts Nimbus 2000 for his girlfriend

Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor It’s time for a serious question to all the muggles out there: what would you do if you owned a Nimbus 2000? This past Christmas, senior tourism and events management major Shelby Stein received a handmade Nimbus…