Fourth Estate/Allison Alberty Ask the Mind BY ALEXIS MCCAFFREY, STAFF WRITER Have you ever felt that rush of adrenaline before a game where you can feel your heartbeat beating so loud that everything else around you goes mute? Just for a moment, you find yourself in a place of excitement and fear for the game you are about to play. Playing sports on a competitive level such as … [Read more...] about MENTAL HEALTH IN SPORTS
PATRIOTS WIN THREE IN A ROW AT HOME
Fourth Estate/Mitchell Richtmyre Men’s basketball team continues to be better at home, being undefeated at EagleBank Arena. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR AND BRAD BYRNE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MASON VS. QUEENS Mason men’s basketball remained undefeated at home after securing a victory against Queens College of Charlotte. The final score was 72-65. “Good win for our group, just have … [Read more...] about PATRIOTS WIN THREE IN A ROW AT HOME
HIGH SPIRITS AND PATRIOT PRIDE
Fourth Estate/Mitchell Richtmyre As students rushed into EagleBank Arena for the annual Gold Rush event, enthusiasm and school spirit filled the atmosphere leading into the first home game and win of the season. BY MADALYN GODFREY, STAFF WRITER Another year and another win for Mason’s Men’s Basketball home opener! Kicking off the first home game for the 2022-2023 season at … [Read more...] about HIGH SPIRITS AND PATRIOT PRIDE
REPRESENTATION IN MASON ATHLETICS
Photo Courtesy of Mason Athletics BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason track and field alumna, Nena Rogers was recently promoted as the new Interim Assistant Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Rogers explained how the process of being promoted from interim is a process. She explained how Mason wanted to position itself to do a national search. “In … [Read more...] about REPRESENTATION IN MASON ATHLETICS
PATRIOTS ARE VICTORIOUS FOR FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON
Photo by Mitchell Richtmyre Mason men’s basketball defeats Longwood University and American University for first home weekend. BY JALEN STUBBS, MANAGING EDITOR Mason men’s basketball hosted their home opener against Longwood University with a final score of 83-69. As of 2015, Mason remains undefeated at home against Longwood. “Good win from our group bouncing back from Monday … [Read more...] about PATRIOTS ARE VICTORIOUS FOR FIRST HOME GAMES OF THE SEASON