Monthly Archives: April 2026

Viral Vandalism Case Closed After Suspect is Identified

Suspect turns themselves in after video of vandalism goes viral BY RITHVIK HARI, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Just after midnight on March 23, the Arlington County Fire Department responded to reports of a broken water pipe and active flooding in a…

Layered Cafe Makes Art Sweet

An inside look at Fairfax’s rising dessert destination, where speciality drinks meet edible art BY LIBBY BONDI, STAFF WRITER Tucked beside the Fairfax City Regional Library, Layered feels less like a quick coffee stop and more like a curated experience….

Mike Pence Finishes First Semester Teaching at Mason

Students reflect on learning from the former vice president BY SAM DOUGLAS, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND RITHVIK HARI, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Sept. 16, 2025, in front of a crowd at Mason Square that he would join…

Home Sweet Home: Men’s Volleyball Unbeatable at the RAC

Mason carries a two-month win streak at home into the season’s final stretch BY CHRISTIAN SEGOVIA, ALUMNI CONTRIBUTOR AND PETER MAHLER, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR George Mason men’s volleyball (20-7, 8-2 in-conference) has completely transformed their season. The Patriots, now ranked…

Retail Dining: Monetary Mosquito or Satiating Savior?

Don’t expect your wallet to be full after eating around campus BY EVAN PARFITT, COPY EDITOR Tired of the monotonous dining hall menu options? Want a cheap fix to settle your rumbling tummy? Mason Dining has much to offer, but…

Mason’s ‘Pipeline’ Delivers Emotionally Charged Performances

Direction, acting and technical design emphasize the emotional and cultural weight of the story BY TIMA SAASAA, STAFF WRITER Under the direction of guest artist and Anti-Racist Theatre founder Nicole Brewer, George Mason School of Theater’s “Pipeline” captured the emotional…

Discontent Among Mason Faculty

Adjunct professors and graduate assistants speak out against university treatment BY LORENZO IRAHETA-LEON, STAFF WRITER A growing number of adjunct professors and graduate student instructors at George Mason are voicing dissatisfaction with their treatment by the university’s administration.  janet e….