Faces of Mason
Dr. Kristina M. Olson, Associate Professor of Italian, Department of Modern and Classical Languages, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Compiled by Student Media What motivates you to get up in the morning? The joy of being a…
Category: Culture
Traditions and new beginnings- Chinese and Lunar New Years
WHAT THE NEW YEAR SYMBOLIZES FOR TWO DIFFERENT CULTURES By Cat Tong, Staff Writer The beginning of a new year signifies a new beginning, an end to the old, and a chance for a fresh start. As a part of…
Sybrina Fulton’s lecture gives insight into political landscape
FULTON DISCUSSES THE DEATH OF HER SON – TRAYVON MARTIN, GUN VIOLENCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH By Angelique Arintok, Staff Writer As part of the 2018 Sojourner Truth Lecture, Women and Gender Studies and African and African American Studies came together…
Nic’s Flicks
BEST PICTURE NOMINEES By Nicolas Macotto, Staff Writer w/ Guest Critic Alexander Shedd KEY 4 = Great; 3 = Good; 2 = Fair; 1 = Poor; 0 = Ooh, let’s not go there Call Me By Your Name [AS] – “Call…
Afternoon Ramen Run
JINYA Ramen Bar in Mosaic District By: Lauryn Cantrell Afternoon Ramen Run at JINYA Ramen Bar in the Mosaic District, located in, Fairfax, VA. JINYA is a growing culinary franchise specializing in authentic Japanese ramen. With a name derived from…
Nic’s Flicks
KEY 4 = Great; 3 = Good; 2 = Fair; 1 = Poor; 0 = Ooh, let’s not go there Black Panther stands out in the superhero genre because it never shies away from themes that remain in conflict…
Tayler Dodson leads the team on and off the court
AN INTERVIEW WITH MASON’S STARTING SENIOR By Natalie Heavren, Staff Writer For senior Women’s Basketball starter Tayler Dodson, community service isn’t just a team requirement, it’s become a passion. Dodson, who quietly climbed to fifteenth in assists and twenty-second in…
Get physical with Mason Rec
EARN CLASS CREDIT WHILE GETTING FIT By Ahmed Farid, Staff Writer It is a well-known fact that Mason offers a diverse array of majors. From Anthropology to Computer Science, there is a major for everyone to be able to study…
In Livin’ Color
A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE BLACK CULTURES AND BLACK EXCELLENCE By Huong Cao, Staff Writer February is Black History Month, which was established to honor the expansive and growing history of the black community. To celebrate this special occasion, the Omicron…
Hidden gems inside the National African American Museum
By Muhammad Arham, Contributor On Feb. 14th, I visited the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. as recommended by my professor. I entered the museum with a giveaway ticket that is available during the weekdays….