Monthly Archives: September 2014

Students request larger space for private meditation

Complaints in previous years regarding overuse of the space by large groups such as the Muslim Student Association have urged people to refrain from leaving religious materials in the space so as to ensure an interfaith space. With the 40-50…

Flood alert system in the works

A team of students is developing a program to monitor campus flooding by creating an alert system for the Mason community. “We’re trying to develop what I’m calling the Mason Educational Watershed, which is to create Mason as a living laboratory…

WAVES recovery initiative on campus

Mason was awarded a $10,000 grant to start an on-campus recovery community to support those recovering from substance use disorders and other addictive behaviors. The grant was awarded to Wellness, Alcohol and Violence Education and Services over the summer through…

Jodi Picoult accepts Mason Award

International bestselling author Jodi Picoult was the first female to receive the 2014 Mason Award on Friday, Sept. 12. The Mason Award is given annually by the Fall for the Book board of directors. It is awarded to an author…

Housing announces changes to “The Ridge” study space

One of George Mason University’s study spots, The Ridge, recently reopened its doors to students for the semester and announced some major changes to the space’s purposes. According to the Housing and Residence Life website, the Ridge will no longer…

Butts saved

Since July 1991, the University Mall Theatres has operated as a popular, second run, Fairfax community movie theater. “[I like going there because] the employees are nice, the price is cheap, and the popcorn is really good,” Mason student Sean…

Send Silence Packing

George Mason University Students and faculty alike were sobered and humbled by the Send Silence Packing exhibition that took place on September 10th. Send Silence Packing is a nationwide exhibit put on by Active Minds at universities throughout the nation….

Mason Loudoun campus has new location and new opportunities

George Mason University has now moved its location in Loudoun County to partner with the Northern Virginia Community College and will be offering many new opportunities. Since 2006, Mason has had a presence in Loudoun County with its partnership with…

Capital Cup: Men’s Soccer Photo Gallery

George Mason University’s men’s soccer team defeated the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 2-0 at the George Mason Stadium on Friday in the opening game of the Capital Cup. Early goals by senior Timi Mulgrew and sophomore Zach Herstek were enough for…