Monthly Archives: December 2015

Mason veterans on deployment, returning to the States

Sophia Delmar, Staff Writer Matt Basil, U.S. Army Veteran Matt Basil is a U.S. Army veteran at Mason pursuing a master’s in communications. Basil received a bachelor’s degree in political science with a minor in military science from the University of…

How to “DeStress” during Finals Week at Mason

Taylor Wichtendahl, Staff Writer It’s that time of year — stress is so high on campus that you can feel it in the air. Finals season is here, and Mason is prepared to help us handle the stress. This semester’s annual DeStress…

Fantasy Football Week 12 highs and lows

Mitchell Westall and Ramon Mejia, staff writers Biggest Disappointments Todd Gurley (St. Louis Rams, RB): Todd Gurley has been gold for people who drafted him though he did not see the field until Week 3. In his first start of the…

“The Great One” comes to Manassas

(Photo credit: Ben Cowlishaw) A number of events in my life would have never come across my mind just prior to their occurrence – going to George Mason being one of them. I never would have considered the first political…

Fenwick on the move

By Yu Bai On November 16, Fenwick Library started a book move. According to Diane Smith, associate university librarian, as collections are packed up and moved into the new space, Mason students, faculty and staff should plan to make sure they…

Former Mason player drafted by Canadian pro team

Tyler Byrum, staff writer Former Mason men’s basketball star, Erik Copes, was chosen as the #1 overall pick in the 2015 National Basketball League of Canada draft. Copes was selected to play for the Niagara River Lions, who are entering their inaugural season in…

As Autumn progresses, temperatures remain high

  (Photo by Claire Cecil, Fourth Estate) Issmar Ventura, Staff Writer This year, it seems as if Mother Nature has decided to extend the warm breezes of summer into the autumn season. Many Mason students are enjoying this change, but for others,…

Students can outsource notes for profit with Luvo

Rachel Shubin, Staff Writer In today’s world, everything from taxes to computer programming is outsourced. Outsourcing can be a great way to get jobs done when there is not enough time to complete everything on one’s to-do list. Lately college…