Category: News

GMU ESPORTS

Departmental Student Organization allows gamers and gaming fans to take their skills to the next level. BY VIVIANA SMITH, STAFF WRITER GMU Esports is a departmental student organization established in 2020 under Mason’s Student Involvement program in order to cultivate…

BEST BUDS AT MASON

BY GUS SCHMOLL, STAFF WRITER Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization with almost 3,000 chapters all across the world including all 50 states and 47 countries. At Mason, their chapter is committed to inclusivity and opportunities for students with intellectual…

THE WORLD OF THE MASON FASHION SOCIETY

Promoting and participating in the world of fashion on campus. BY DESIREE DIXON, STAFF WRITER Formed in 2013, The Fashion Society has provided students at Mason the opportunity to attend numerous photoshoots and fashion shoots. The Fashion Society is currently…

MASON AAUP TAKES ACTION AGAINST UNION BUSTING

Mason’s Coalition for Worker Rights and American Association of University professors stage protests against union-busting tactics by current service contractors. BY VIVIANA SMITH, STAFF WRITER The Budd Group is a service company responsible for providing cleaning services staff at Mason….

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT AT MASON

Professors share the importance of leadership and management skills for student success. BY REEMA ALARAINI, STAFF WRITER Mason professors and advisors highly encourage students to start building strong leadership and management skills during their time at Mason. Students looking to…

MEET MASON’S NEW COOKING CLUB

A new place for food and friends. BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER A new resident student organization, the Culinary Club, has officially launched and is open to all foodies at Mason. The club which informally launched in 2020 became a…

CONTRACEPTIVE VENDING MACHINES INSTALLED

Mason student organizations, faculty and staff teamed up to ease access to sexual health and period products. BY JIMMY HENDERSON, STAFF WRITER According to their website, Student Health Services provides free contraceptives, menstrual products and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings….

CONGRESS DAY HOSTED AT MASON

Students joined at town hall by local Virginia representatives. BY ERICA MUNISAR, NEWS EDITOR On April 24, Congress Day was hosted by Students onAir at GMU. The full event can be observed through their recorded session. Joined on Congress Day…

MASON STUDENT CONDUCTS PEDOPHILE STING OPERATIONS

  Students react to viral TikTok of predator caught on campus. BY ERICA MUNISAR, NEWS EDITOR Editor’s Note: The content of this story has not been legally disclosed and does not reflect verified claims against the suspect. On Feb. 1,…

STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT REFLECTS ON YEAR

Student Body President Sophia Nguyen reflects on her administration, her travels to Japan and what the future holds for her. BY BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Editors Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. Why don’t you talk about the…