A kindness initiative on campus spreads community appreciation BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER The perfect way to acknowledge and thank a thoughtful friend, supportive professor or hardworking classmate is through the Mason Chooses Kindness initiative, which provides an opportunity to…
Despite its wide range of treats, the celebrated bakery falls short of expectations BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., Milk Bar brings its iconic sweets to the capital — but not without some letdowns….
Justice Amy Coney Barrett is emerging as a voice of judicial independence in a deeply divided Supreme Court BY KARLOS CORIA, STAFF WRITER In a surprising turn of events, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has emerged as a potential…
The importance of adversity in winning the A-10 championship BY LOUIS VOLKER, STAFF WRITER Transferring back home to the DMV area to play my sophomore basketball season was an absolute honor. But there are no flowers without rain, and for…
Students and faculty speak out about the scarcity of fashion-focused courses at Mason BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR If you’ve ever needed to fulfill a Mason Core requirement, specifically an Arts credit, you’ve likely browsed through the list of beginner…
Why we need to keep speaking about climate change and its effects BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER As of April 9, Princeton University was added to the list of schools who had research funding cut due to “exaggerated and…
New buildings are emerging but the subtle pattern lacks richness in storytelling BY NYLAH MITCHELL, COPY EDITOR Cool air circulates as the newest building on Mason’s Fairfax campus welcomes students. With floor-to-ceiling glass windows, polished concrete and sleek panels, the…
Lady Gaga’s newest album balances refreshing references and trademark originality. BY LOUIS VOLKER, STAFF WRITER What do musicians like David Bowie, Nine Inch Nails, Daft Punk, Prince and Doja Cat all have in common? Lady Gaga, apparently. Gaga’s eighth studio…
Famed is thy beauty, culture war. But hold, an actually productive discussion I see BY PHILLIP KIM, STAFF WRITER Disney’s Snow White is on track to becoming one of the first box office flops in 2025. The once-powerful House of…
Why college students should practice the art of handwriting BY KATIE PERSCHAU, STAFF WRITER Last week, I walked into my last class of the day anticipating the typical lesson. I ducked through the sea of green swivel chairs to find…