Category: Opinion

Sports Editor and Co-Editor-in-Chief take on final food review

From Ramyum bar to Japanese cafe BYLINE CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, SPORTS EDITOR, NAWAAL NACKERDIEN CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF As the spring semester winds down, we decided to try some food spots suggested by friends and fellow editors. To celebrate Sports Editor Christian Segovia’s graduation,…

A warning for the future Student Government

All students have a voice that should be represented, regardless of opinion BY ZACHARY LINCOLN, STAFF WRITER Today, George Mason welcomed its 71st Student Body President and Vice President, Isaiah Grays and Jonathan Dubois, along with members of our first…

A graduating senior’s tips for well-being

What I’ve taken away from my time at Mason BY CAROLINE FRISBY, STAFF WRITER As a graduating senior, I’ve been taking the time to reflect on my years as a college student. The amount of self-growth I’ve seen in myself…

Pats for Patriots shares kindness on campus

A kindness initiative on campus spreads community appreciation BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER The perfect way to acknowledge and thank a thoughtful friend, supportive professor or hardworking classmate is through the Mason Chooses Kindness initiative, which provides an opportunity to…

Milk Bar DC: A sweet spot that misses the mark

Despite its wide range of treats, the celebrated bakery falls short of expectations BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Milk Bar brings its iconic sweets to the capital — but not without some letdowns….

Barrett’s rulings show fidelity to law, not party

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is emerging as a voice of judicial independence in a deeply divided Supreme Court BY KARLOS CORIA, STAFF WRITER In a surprising turn of events, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has emerged as a potential…

Inside the Women’s Basketball Championship

The importance of adversity in winning the A-10 championship BY LOUIS VOLKER, STAFF WRITER Transferring back home to the DMV area to play my sophomore basketball season was an absolute honor. But there are no flowers without rain, and for…

Silence is the greatest threat to the environment

Why we need to keep speaking about climate change and its effects BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER As of April 9, Princeton University was added to the list of schools who had research funding cut due to “exaggerated and…

Mason’s modern makeover: Innovation or identity crisis?

New buildings are emerging but the subtle pattern lacks richness in storytelling BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR Cool air circulates as the newest building on Mason’s Fairfax campus welcomes students. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, polished concrete and sleek panels, the…