Category: entertainment

Staff Selects: Podcasts by Basma

HAVE A TOUGH TIME CHOOSING A PODCAST TO LISTEN TO? TAKE A PEEK AT THESE By Basma Humadi, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Podcasts seem like uncharted territory into adulthood and long commutes. Yet, finding the right podcast that feeds your interest and…

Tinder, Bumble, Grindr, Oh My!

MASON STUDENTS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE USING DATING APPS By Mia Wise, Staff Writer We live in an age where we can do virtually everything on our phones. We can pay bills, get food delivered from almost any restaurant, order an Uber…

Rihanna Releases Fenty Beauty

SINGER RIHANNA RELEASES INCLUSIVE MAKEUP LINE By Mia Wise, Staff Writer On Sept. 8, singer Robyn Rihanna Fenty released her makeup line, Fenty Beauty. The line was highly anticipated by makeup lovers, especially after it was announced that the line would…

Hispanic Heritage Month Kicks Off

THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES THROUGH OCT. 20TH By Isabella LaMagdeleine, Staff Writer “Bienvenida Latina” started Mason’s official Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations on Sept. 14 with authentic food, dancing, and music. Mason students can join in on celebrating all that the Hispanic…

On The Road To Fame

INTERVIEW WITH DMV ARTIST SYDNEY FRANKLIN By Quianna Adams, Staff Writer New artist Sydney Franklin is making major moves in the DMV area. She recently headlined her first performance at the Songbyrd Music House and Record Cafe along with labelmate Luke…

A New Horror Movie to Watch Besides “It”

NETFLIX RELEASES A NEW HORROR COMEDY By Christine Viray, Staff Writer As a horror movie fanatic, I’m always interested in watching a horror movie whenever I have free time. Unlike many of my friends buying tickets to see the new…

The Revival of TEDxGMU

TEDXGMU ROSE TO PROMINENCE IN THEIR FIRST EVENT YEAR By Basma Humadi, Staff Writer TEDxGeorgeMasonU came back with a new “heartbeat” in their first event of the year. After much discussion regarding the logo for this year’s TEDxGeorgeMasonU event, the TED…

Taylor Swift’s New Reputation

TAYLOR SWIFT SLITHERS INTO HER NEW REPUTATION By Lizzie MacKercher, Staff Writer 10 time Grammy Award winning songwriter, Taylor Swift, came out of hiding on August 24 to release her much anticipated first single in three years, along with a music…

Women’s Volleyball team struggles at George Mason Invitational

By Michael Abler, Staff Writer On Saturday September 2nd, the Mason Ladies’ Volleyball team faced off against the University of Pennsylvania Quakers and the Central Michigan Chippewas as they hosted the annual George Mason Invitational tournament. Patriots we unable to…