BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR Anyone who has great American pride and appreciates some of the nation’s most iconic composers and their music should consider attending the American Festival Pops Orchestra’s (AFPO) upcoming concert. On the evening of Saturday, April…
Board members of Mason’s Patriot Period Project discuss their goals, impact and stigma around menstruation BY ALEXANDRA HENRIQUES, STAFF WRITER Have you seen “Aunt Flow” around Mason’s campus? This is the work of the Patriot Period Project, a student organization…
Indulge in Italian cuisine: From pizza Napoletana to tiramisu, il Canale charms all palates BY SAAHITI CHAMALA, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Nestled in the heart of Georgetown, il Canale is more than just a restaurant; it’s an experience. With its cozy…
This year, celebrate the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C. BY MADALYN GODFREY, OPINION EDITOR Touches of white and pink descend from the trees onto the gravel sidewalk of the National Mall as the gentle breeze lifts a rainbow…
Mason students and alumni meet employers in-person at the 2024 Spring Career Fair BY VALENTINA FALA, STAFF WRITER Students and attendees came prepared in their best business attire with their resume in hand to score themselves potential job opportunities at…
How Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day are connected according to Mason Catholic Chaplain BY MADALYN GODFREY, ASSISTANT OPINION EDITOR Editor’s Note: This interview was edited for length and clarity. Falling 46 days before Easter and marking the beginning of Lent,…
Some Mason Students have mixed feelings about Valentine’s Day BY TIFFANY BOGGS, STAFF WRITER AND VIVIANA SMITH, MANAGING EDITOR The concept of “Cupid’s arrows” are a hit or miss for some in the Mason community. With both traditional and modern…
Sara Azmi, founder of Mason’s Girl Up GMU, reflects on the club’s efforts and successes. BY TANYA MALIK, STAFF WRITER Girl Up, founded by the United Nations, envisions a more equitable and just world for girls and women. Mason’s chapter,…
Founder of Mason’s Pats for Patriots shares how the program spreads kindness on campus. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR When was the last time you expressed gratitude to a colleague? A professor? A neighbor? This program at Mason encourages you…
Mason Alumni Starts Successful Nail Business. BY MADDIE GIERBER, STAFF WRITER Graduating college during a pandemic is difficult enough, but Asra Abbas embraced the challenge by not only embarking on her career in the legal field but also establishing her…