Category: News

MASON’S 11TH ANNUAL 9/11 DAY OF SERVICE

Mason community commemorates 9/11 with Day of Service. BY KAYLYN BARNHART, CULTURE EDITOR Mason commemorated the fateful day of September 11, 2001 with their 11th annual 9/11 Day of Service. The events that occurred on this date are not forgotten….

ATTACK ON REP. CONNOLLY DISTRICT OFFICE IMPACTS MASON

Increasing violence against public officials change scope for aspiring government students. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF On May 15, an individual entered the District Office of Rep. Gerry Connolly, who represents Mason in the 11th District, specifically requesting to see the…

WOMEN IN BUSINESS

New student organization calls for connecting and empowering women in the world of business. BY REEMA ALARAINI, STAFF WRITER Freshman Lenna Kevorkian, the current president of Women in Business at Mason (WIB), founded WIB with the mission of connecting and…

CHATGPT BOTH PROHIBITED AND WELCOMED INTO CLASSROOMS

Artificial intelligence policy decided by professors’ syllabi at Mason. BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF In Fall 2022, OpenAI launched ChatGPT which became increasingly popular among college students. However, the widespread use of AI-generated writing raises concerns about the academic integrity of…

MEET THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES CLUB

Victoria Ghanma leads Mason’s EMS Club to promote life-saving interventions. BY NARDINE ELDALIL, STAFF WRITER The Emergency Medical Services Club at Mason caters to the needs of first responders and medical personnel while educating the public on what to do…

GMU ESPORTS

Departmental Student Organization allows gamers and gaming fans to take their skills to the next level. BY VIVIANA SMITH, STAFF WRITER GMU Esports is a departmental student organization established in 2020 under Mason’s Student Involvement program in order to cultivate…

BEST BUDS AT MASON

BY GUS SCHMOLL, STAFF WRITER Best Buddies is a nonprofit organization with almost 3,000 chapters all across the world including all 50 states and 47 countries. At Mason, their chapter is committed to inclusivity and opportunities for students with intellectual…

THE WORLD OF THE MASON FASHION SOCIETY

Promoting and participating in the world of fashion on campus. BY DESIREE DIXON, STAFF WRITER Formed in 2013, The Fashion Society has provided students at Mason the opportunity to attend numerous photoshoots and fashion shoots. The Fashion Society is currently…

MASON AAUP TAKES ACTION AGAINST UNION BUSTING

Mason’s Coalition for Worker Rights and American Association of University professors stage protests against union-busting tactics by current service contractors. BY VIVIANA SMITH, STAFF WRITER The Budd Group is a service company responsible for providing cleaning services staff at Mason….

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT AT MASON

Professors share the importance of leadership and management skills for student success. BY REEMA ALARAINI, STAFF WRITER Mason professors and advisors highly encourage students to start building strong leadership and management skills during their time at Mason. Students looking to…