A legacy of bad decisions by the government has left millions of borrowers struggling BY SONAL PRAKASH, STAFF WRITER It’s not you, it’s the government. Policymakers are in large part to blame for the crisis currently looming over the heads…
More than a game, “Red Dead Redemption II” breathes life into forgotten pasts BY JUMMANA ALZAHRANI, STAFF WRITER In the aftermath of the 2024 election, I’ve been thinking a lot about this country’s history. Specifically, who gets to tell it…
Assessing stakeholder perspectives on sports betting BY LATRELL PRYOR, STAFF WRITER Gambling is not new to the American public. Federal regulations and state policies on gambling have evolved over the last century because of an increase in revenue. In the…
Chartwells struggles to meet students’ demands BY ETHAN NAVARRO, STAFF WRITER The Globe used to feel like a passport on a plate. Today, it feels more like a layover. Since Chartwells Higher Ed took over, the once-beloved international dining hall…
The changes to Mason’s grab-and-go dining hall BY JOSEPH TRIOLO, STAFF WRITER In SUB I on the lower level, past the Mason ID service desk and Chick-fil-A, lies Mason Dining’s relatively recent addition: The Eaterie. Unlike other dining halls…
Even nostalgia can’t diminish my hatred for this movie BY LOUIS VOLKER, STAFF WRITER EDITOR’S NOTE: This review contains spoilers for “Tron: Ares.” When the first trailer for “Tron: Ares” arrived, I was hesitant at the idea of Jared Leto…
Despite current events, both sides maintained a respectful debate BY ANDREW T. YARBROUGH, STAFF WRITER Bridge at Mason, Student Government and the Office of Student Involvement hosted the annual Election Forum Debate between the Democrats at Mason and the George…
An analysis of the Va. governor candidates’ face-off BY AVI TERALI, STAFF WRITER The action was intense during the Virginia Gubernatorial debate on Oct. 9 as candidates Abigail Spanberger and Winsome Earle-Sears battled not only for the spotlight but also…
How the words of Giacomo Matteotti can speak to current backsliding in the United States BY JOSEPH TRIOLO, STAFF WRITER In June 1924, a vocal critic of Duce Benito Mussolini, Giacomo Matteotti, was kidnapped by Mussolini’s secret police on his…
Vegetarian and vegan friendly dining hall has room for growth BY EMMA G. SCHAIBLE, OPINIONS EDITOR While more plant-based options are being added to the forever-popular Ike’s and Southside dining halls, The Spot — a safe space for vegans —…