Representatives hold an open forum for Fairfax residents BY BASIL MUSTAFA, STAFF WRITER Democratic state legislators Saddam Salim and Gretchen Bulova held a town hall meeting in Fairfax City Hall on the morning of Feb. 14. The town hall served…
Annual craft show highly recommended amongst vendors returns for its 39th year BY ANDREW T. YARBROUGH, STAFF WRITER The City of Fairfax held its Annual Holiday Craft Show last weekend, showcasing more than 260 craft and food vendors. This premium…
The city-sponsored event gives foodies a chance to explore diverse cuisines BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER Fairfax City’s Eighth Winter Restaurant Week began on Monday, Feb. 24, allowing residents and visitors to try food from a variety of diverse restaurants…
Local library partners with Mason libraries for a screening of Academy Award-nominated film, “If Beale Street Could Talk“ BY NYLAH MITCHELL, STAFF WRITER Early in the fall 2024 semester, The City of Fairfax Regional Library and Mason University Libraries co-hosted…
As the newest apartment complex hits the streets of Fairfax for Mason students, many promising opportunities lie ahead for building a sense of community in the area. BY SYDNEY JOHNSON, NEWS EDITOR The Flats on University was just a mere…
Rising gas prices have cost those who commute more money to come to campus BY ERICA MUNISAR, STAFF WRITER Across the United States, gas prices have steadily been on the rise, with the average price of gas doubling in the…
President Washington announces plans to increase testing and start in-house surveillance testing analysis in spring semester BY HAILEY BULLIS SENIOR STAFF WRITER With only days left in the fall semester, Mason has continued to have one of the lowest COVID-19…
Once named after Confederate general Robert E. Lee, Lewis High School’s name change shows results of racial reckoning BY LAURA SCUDDER CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF The renaming of Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Va. comes during a racial reckoning in America….
Check out these cool locations in Fairfax accessible through the CUE bus routes. Locations are five minutes or less from each stop BY NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER 29 Diner: If you’re looking for an old-school diner with great comfort food,…
Mason to introduce electric scooters as the newest form of transportation BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER Electric scooters have exploded in popularity in recent years. They’ve been popping up in cities all across America and soon they’ll be arriving at…