Letter From The Editor
Dear Patriots, It’s that time of year when the weather is as unpredictable as getting a parking spot in Shenandoah. This is the NoVA charm: you can get all four seasons in one week. This semester feels busier than most,…
Monthly Archives: February 2019
Mason Celebrates Black Excellence
The fourth annual Black Excellence Gala celebrated the talents and achievements of Mason’s Black community BY MONICA ECHOLS, CULTURE EDITOR On Friday, Feb. 22, the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education (ODIME) + LGBTQ Resources hosted the fourth annual…
Dear Ivy
Ivy helps a student who’s two friends are feuding Dear Ivy, I’m having a bit of a problem with my friends. You see, two of my really good friends are fighting right now. Well actually, they are not even fighting,…
Delta Kappa Alpha Hosts Film Artist Mixer
Mixer Helps Students Make their First Step in the Film Industry BY TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER The Delta Kappa Alpha (DKA) film mixer, held in George’s in the Johnson Center on Feb. 19, proved to be a very useful introduction…
Faces of Mason
BY IMANI HOLLOMAN, HAILEY BULLIS, AND BASMA HUMADI STUDENT: Dominique Arnold WHAT ARE YOU STUDYING AT MASON? I am an integrative studies major with a concentration in legal studies. I like history, so I’m getting a minor in that too….
February Horoscope
The Month of Love Won’t Last Long- Improve Your Love Life with These Romance Tips for Each Sign BY DE’ANDRE DARBY, STAFF WRITER Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Happy Pisces season! Pisces are great empathizers that tend to put others’ needs…
Identity: African Heritage in America
Breaking Away from Misconceptions BY KATHYA MENDEZ, STAFF WRITER February is coming to an end, but the recognition of Black history does not just last a month. On Tuesday, Feb. 19, the African Student Association (ASA), Black Student Alliance (BSA)…
“America’s Got Talent” Finalist Excites Crowd in Center for the Arts
Comedian Preacher Lawson pays a visit to Mason BY PETER NJOROGE, STAFF WRITER With big energy and, perhaps, bigger muscles, comedian Preacher Lawson turned out a solid performance in the packed Center for the Arts to kick off the homecoming weekend….
Build your Personal brand
Sydney Cole holds a presentation on personal branding through social media BY NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER In an age where social media has touched the lives of almost everyone, it is important to use the platforms available to build and promote…
Sherrice Mojgani Adds Her Personal Touch to a Classic Work of Art
Mason assistant professor discusses her role in “The Heiress” currently playing at Arena Stage BY PETER NJOROGE, STAFF WRITER Another fantastic production at Arena Stage, a regional theater in Washington D.C., features work done by a member of the Mason community….