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Restaurants and cafes to try in Old Town Fairfax. BY ELIZABETH WIEHE, STAFF WRITER A 20-minute walk or a five-minute CUE bus ride from Mason and you can find yourself in the heart of Old Town Fairfax. Filled with unique,…
Restaurants and cafes to try in Old Town Fairfax. BY ELIZABETH WIEHE, STAFF WRITER A 20-minute walk or a five-minute CUE bus ride from Mason and you can find yourself in the heart of Old Town Fairfax. Filled with unique,…
A Semester Abroad: Oxford University BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER From the perfect tiny cup of espresso to endless options of cuisine and bookstores on every corner, life around Oxford University is full of surprises that capture your eyes, heart,…
The fine art of poetry. BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER The basement is where Danielle Badra writes most of her poems, providing her with a view of a nature trail which allows her to glimpse into nature while she conjures…
Julian Lee BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER & MADALYN GODFREY, CULTURE EDITOR What would you say, if fame could be reached by a simple upload to YouTube? For Julian Lee, a junior at Mason, it all started by uploading the…
Catch a glimpse of McCurdy’s process to create her hit memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died.” BY MADALYN GODFREY, CULTURE EDITOR You may remember her as the butter-sock, food-loving, co-host of iCarly, but now you know her as the author…
Wednesday Addams is Growing Up BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER The new Netflix series “Wednesday” is coming of age story featuring a twist on the original Addams family movie. Following Wednesday Addams, played by Jenna Ortega who was personally approached…
Mason alum Taj Kokayi continues to shine a light on the importance of telling stories through the lens of Blackness BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason alum Taj Kokayi recently wrote and directed the sci-fi short film, “White Mirror.” Here,…
A look into the works of Mason’s film called the “Topaz Bracelet” BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR With her growing career in the film industry, 2021 GMU’s Black Artist of the Year, Sally Deen alongside producer Taj Kokayi demonstrate representation…
As students rushed into EagleBank Arena for the annual Gold Rush event, enthusiasm and school spirit filled the atmosphere leading into the first home game and win of the season. BY MADALYN GODFREY, STAFF WRITER Another year and another win…
Ask the Mind BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, CULTURE EDITOR Mason recently adopted a new virtual platform called TimelyCare that helps students access free counseling and psychological services on a schedule that is convenient for them. Upon first hearing about this platform…