Category: Culture

On the slate: Joker: ‘Folie à Deux’

The radical reimagining of an iconic comic book villain divides audiences BY PHILLIP KIM, STAFF WRITER Editor’s note: This article contains spoilers, discussions of mental health and mentions of sexual and physical violence. The release of “Joker” in 2019 was…

Wildlife at Mason: Spotting furry friends around campus

Multiple sightings of peaceful wildlife on campus as the fall comes to an end BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Have you seen some furry friends roaming the Fairfax campus lately?  Besides the geese, ducks and turtles at Mason pond, there have…

Fulbright Scholar from Croatia visits Mason

Marijana Grbeša-Zenzerović comes to Mason for research and finds student community BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Marijana Grbeša-Zenzerović, a Fulbright Scholar from Croatia, has traveled the world pursuing academic excellence in communication. From earning her master’s degree in the United…

Election night: What to wear?

Staff writer Nylah shares outfit ideas for the biggest political night of the year BY NYLAH MITCHELL, STAFF WRITER The 2024 presidential election outcome is right around the corner and voters are ready to decide who will hold the White…

Faces of Mason: Won Jun Choi

 President of Mason’s Korean student association shares his journey as a Korean American BY PHILLIP KIM, STAFF WRITER Editor’s note: This interview was initially conducted in spring 2024.   Junior Won Jun Choi was in the first grade of elementary school…

Fall 2024 campus events: Fun for everyone

A list of concerts, shows and more coming to the EagleBank Arena this fall BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Did you know that Mason students, staff, faculty and retirees are eligible for special discounts at the EagleBank Arena? With a valid…

Discovering yourself through studying abroad

A last-minute decision to study in a new country may be what you need to break the day-to-day routine BY MADALYN GODFREY, COPY EDITOR When first arriving at Mason, students have a variety of goals they wish to accomplish. For…

Faces of Mason: Chadwick Edralin

Mason student plays the accordion on Wilkins Plaza and spreads positivity through music BY TANYA MALIK, STAFF WRITER  Junior Chadwick Edralin, a computer game design major, taught himself the accordion as a hobby when he chose to take a semester…

Free Label love at Mason Day

A conversation with Canadian band, The Free Label BY SARENA MARRISA SOHAN, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This interview was initially conducted on April 26, 2024, at Mason Day. Interview edited for length and clarity.  The opener for Mason Day 2024…