FACES OF MASON
Forrest Allen BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER When I first noticed Forrest Allen, he was walking around campus with his black lab, Toliver. His stride had an upbeat attitude to it. He waved to nearby students and gave a friendly…
Tag: culture
MASON VISION DAY RAISES OVER $130,000 FOR THE GREEN MACHINE
For Mason’s anniversary, a beloved institution gets a gift from the community BY MAGGIE ROTH, CULTURE EDITOR As part of Mason’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, the Mason community came together to support one of the university’s most beloved and quintessential organizations,…
MASON TURNS FIFTY
The anniversary celebration included performances, videos and speeches BY SAMI GIBBS, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mason marked its 50th anniversary with a Commemorative Celebration on April 7 at the Johnson Center. This anniversary marks the half-century since former Governor Linwood Holton signed legislation…
50TH ANNIVERSARY ROGER WILKINS LECTURE: JAMELLE BOUIE
A lecture on American politics with a New York Times columnist BY EMMA MICHELS, STAFF WRITER Students, alumni and Fairfax patrons gathered in the Fenwick Library for the annual Roger Wilkins Lecture on April 5 with The New York Times…
THE SCHOOL OF THEATER AND MASON PLAYERS PRESENT “EVERYBODY”
An unconventional play on life and death in Harris Theater BY MAGGIE ROTH CULTURE EDITOR The Mason Players and the School of Theater are back with a performance that will keep everyone on the edge of their seats–even the cast…
MASON WRAPS UP INTERNATIONAL WEEK WITH ANNUAL DANCE COMPETITION
The Mason community stepped onstage with flourishing culture and expression BY SHWETA VARANDANI, STAFF WRITER Students, parents, and staff buzz around the lobby, all excited to see what awaits them in the Center of the Performing Arts. Crowds start rushing…
FACES OF MASON
Madison Essig, Senior BY SAMI GIBBS, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Who did you recently interview and why? The interview was on Down Syndrome Awareness Day, and I thought it was important to do something for Respect Ability. I actually came up with the…
ON THE SLATE
The Adam Project BY AUDREY MORALES, STAFF WRITER The action sci-fi movie, “The Adam Project,” follows a 12-year-old boy named Adam Reed, who is grieving the loss of his father. Ryan Reynolds plays the older version of Adam, who is…
HOW THREE LOCAL BOOKSTORES USE ‘BOOKTOK’ TO THEIR ADVANTAGE
An online trend goes beyond social media to help indie booksellers BY SAVANNAH TELFER, CONTRIBUTOR Laynie Rose Rizer is shutting a book and putting it on a shelf when the book asks her “Why does this sound like goodbye?” She…
VOICE ACTRESS TARA STRONG SPEAKS AT MASON
Strong shares insights, advice at Game Mason event BY KENDALL BARNHARDT, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: The questions and responses have been edited for length and clarity. The questions were asked by those in attendance. Tara Strong is well known for…