Ricky Chang, Junior BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN STAFF WRITER I first met Ricky Chang on the first day of the semester. He glided confidently into the classroom and introduced himself as our TA for COMM 208: Media Production. After hearing Professor…
Catch this participatory exhibit of social movements and design before it’s gone BY MAGGIE ROTH, CULTURE EDITOR Since January, the Gillespie Art Gallery in Mason’s Art and Design Building has been host to a vivid collection of posters, books, fliers…
Patriots look ahead for next month’s A-10 Championship BY JALEN STUBBS, COPY CHIEF Mason Patriots (9-18) fell short against the Saint Louis Billikens (9-17) where the Patriots hosted their final home game of the season and the Billikens set the…
Foundation Coffee Roasters in Fairfax BY BRAD BYRNE, NEWS EDITOR This might be the most hidden place in all of Fairfax. Located in Fair City Mall, you have to be in the know of the area to find this place….
A conversation with documentary filmmaker S. Leo Chiang BY MAGGIE ROTH, CULTURE EDITOR Students got the chance to learn about the intricacies of making a documentary from the expertise of filmmaker S. Leo Chiang, as he engaged in conversation via…
Experiencing food insecurity? This campus resource can help. BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER Patriot Pantry, a program held through the Student Support and Advocacy Center, looks to help students who struggle with food insecurity throughout the semester. After a brief…
Best Buddies kicks off the semester with their first meeting BY ARI MASTERS STAFF WRITER Best Buddies, an organization which fosters inclusion for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, rang in the start of the spring semester last Wednesday with…
Environmental Justice Club (SEJA) BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN, STAFF WRITER Justice Environmental Alliance (SEJA) is looking to make an impact, not just on Mason’s campus, but in surrounding areas of Northern Virginia. SEJA aims to empower students to take action…
Epicure Café in Fairfax BY MAGGIE ROTH, CULTURE EDITOR Hidden in a nondescript strip mall in the Jermantown area of Fairfax, Epicure Café is a small restaurant and bar with a surprisingly vibrant nightlife. It’s got a classic dive-bar atmosphere,…
Patriots Activities Council debuts Mason in Color, showcasing talented students and the many student-led cultural organizations BY M.E. GODFREY, STAFF WRITER Walking into the doors of Dewberry Hall at 6:00 pm on Jan 28., what is normally an empty ballroom…