Monthly Archives: September 2025

Darren Criss headlines 20th annual ARTS by George! fundraiser

  Singer and actor Darren Criss charms Mason students with musical performance BY KATIE PERSCHAU, CULTURE EDITOR Darren Criss, an actor and singer known for his role as Blaine Anderson in the television show “Glee,” headlined the 20th annual ARTS…

Mason’s The Originals! showcases student creativity

From comical antics to haunting drama, student playwrights, performers and technicians highlight seven original works  BY TIMA SAASAA, STAFF WRITER This year’s The Originals! at George Mason’s School of Theater featured seven student-written, student-directed plays, each exploring themes of heartbreak,…

TikTok Sensation Sister Cindy Visits Mason

  GMU is the Latest Stop on the “Ho No Mo” Tour of Influencer Cindy Smock BY NATHAN FERRARO, COPY EDITOR Social media personality Cindy Smock’s visit to the Fairfax campus on Wednesday, Sept. 24 drew the attention of dozens…

Layers of flavours at L’ardente

An Italian spot that blends elegance, comfort and unforgettable flavours BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Walking into L’Ardente in Washington, D.C., feels like entering a space designed for celebration. From the moment the doors open, the restaurant welcomes guests with…

Former US Special Prosecutor Jack Smith speaks at Mason

George Mason University hosts Jack Smith for the 2025 Roger Wilkins Lecture BY RITHVIK HARI, STAFF WRITER On Tuesday, Sept. 16, George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government, in partnership with College of Humanities and Social Sciences, hosted…

The Political Hurricane Swirls over Northern Virginia

Being so close to the Capital, Mason feels the impacts of growing political tensions BY DECLAN WILLIAM REES, STAFF WRITER   I remember wondering if the President of Mason, Gregory Washington, would lose his position due to increased political pressure from…

College Republicans at GMU React to Death of Charlie Kirk

Mason Chapter of TPUSA Responds Following Assassination of Right Wing Influencer Charlie Kirk BY BARRETT BALZER AND SAM DOUGLAS, NEWS EDITORS At Mason, members of the College Republicans were joined by Mason’s chapter of Turning Point USA Wednesday evening for…

Letter from the News Editors

This semester’s co-news editors share their goals BY BARRETT BALZER AND SAM DOUGLAS, NEWS EDITORS This semester, news has never been more vital. As editors, we promise to cover stories to the best of our ability — including the important…