Category: Culture

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…

WGMU HOSTS AMPLIFEST

Mason’s student radio hosts their first concert presenting local bands BY VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR On April 17, Mason’s WGMU hosted Amplifest, a concert featuring several DMV local band performances at Jammin’ Java.  According to junior Ashlyn Cole, WGMU’s General…

THE INSPIRING STORIES OF WOMEN OF COLOR IN STEM

Discover the challenges, triumphs and contributions of women of color in STEM BY JAMIE GHOLSON, STAFF WRITER In 2021, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) stated that women are underrepresented minorities in the STEM workforce, consisting of 35% of the…

TECH IS GOOD 4 YOU

New tech student organization at Mason has a successful first year BY MARY DEMARCO, STAFF WRITER “When I was a freshman, I really wanted to get involved with some cool [computer engineering] projects with people. There [were] some clubs out…

AWARENESS AND WORLD CITIZENSHIP

The World Citizen Club gives students the chance to volunteer and make an impact BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Nowadays many people feel scared and powerless in front of the tragedies happening all around the world. One may want to…

SISTERS THAI: A FLAVORFUL RETREAT NEAR MASON

Discover authentic Thai cuisine and cozy vibes just minutes from campus BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Sisters Thai, a beloved eatery frequented by Mason students, offers an array of tantalizing dishes that cater to various preferences. From their…

GEAR UP FOR MASON DAY 2024

Celebrating unity and tradition: Mason Day 2024 promises a day of fun, community and memorable performances BY JOHNNY SURIA, STAFF WRITER Mason’s Student Involvement Office (SIO) invites the community to the biggest event of the school year: Mason Day. Mason’s…

BREAKING NEWS: BABY GEESE AT MASON POND

Six baby geese seen waddling on campus BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR Attention all Patriots, the geese have babies! That’s right, some good news before finals. Earlier this month, multiple baby geese were seen waddling around the…

GET READY TO ROCK: MASON DAY 2024!

Neon Trees announced as Mason Day headliner BY SAAHITI CHAMALA, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Mark your calendars because Mason Day, one of the most anticipated traditions at George Mason University, is just around the corner! On April 26, from 3 p.m….