Monthly Archives: April 2018

2018 EIVA Tournament post-game press conference

By Domenic Allegra, Staff Writer The following transcript is from the Post-Game Press Conference from the Mason Men’s Volleyball Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Tournament Game on April 19, 2018. Mason Coach Jay Hosack’s Statement following the game: Coach Hosack:…

Bike to Mason Day 2018

A yearly tradition since 2008, this day encourages and incentivizes students and staff to bike to Mason… By Angelique Arintok, Staff Writer On April 17, Mason Parking & Transportation hosted Bike to Mason Day in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability….

A Helping Hand

MAP’s clinic helps underprivileged communities navigate through health resources By Ahmed Farid, Staff Writer Being able to help people in our community is something all of us want. To do this, you sometimes need to get creative and seek out…

Northam’s population strategy

Eradicating the Opioid Crisis in Northern Virginia By Olivia Vermane, Staff Writer Governor Ralph Northam and Northern Virginia leaders spoke at Mason on April 19 regarding the opioid crisis currently threatening the nation. As the largest public research university in…

The mental aftermath of hurricanes

Mason student reflects on the hardships after Irma and Maria hit her home By Lauren Sullivan, Staff Writer Melting ice caps and disappearing forests are common visualizations of climate change, but mental health issues can be a direct cause of…

Men’s volleyball ends season in EIVA tournament

A four-set loss closes out the Patriots’ 17-12 season By Domenic Allegra, Staff Writer The Patriots’ men’s volleyball team entered the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA) Tournament on Thursday, April 19, as the number one seed, looking to win and…

How climate change affects Virginia’s wine

Northern Virginia’s past wine-making ventures make growers adaptable to foreseeable changes in the industry By Lauryn Cantrell, Staff Writer Attempts to grow wine in Virginia date back to the settlers of Jamestown, whose numerous attempts failed as a result of…

A preview of Mason Day 2018

Food trucks, an obstacle course and singer Daniel Caesar are coming to the 53rd annual campus celebration By Tisha Herrera, Staff Writer The 53rd annual Mason Day celebration is coming up on Friday, April 27, 2018. The main attraction at…

APA Heritage Month celebrates the diversity of Asian Americans

Asian American students led a discussion on the challenges and stereotypes they face By Diana Nadira, Contributor As a part of ODIME’s Asian Pacific American Heritage (APAH) month celebration, a panel discussion on “Dreams, possibilities and challenges for APA students”…

Patriot Pantry hosts end-of-year donation drive

But the program’s future is uncertain as leaders prepare to graduate By Michael Eberhart, News Editor Financial difficulties and food insecurity can be a major worry for Mason students, but the student-run Patriot Pantry program is available to help. Professor…