Monthly Archives: August 2019

Freshmen and Interim President Holton Find New Home at Mason

Freshmen express high hopes for the upcoming year BY ABIGAIL ADCOX, NEWS EDITOR On Wednesday Aug. 21, over 3,800 freshmen, “the largest and most diverse class,” and approx. 3,000 transfer students moved into their new homes at Mason. Members of…

Mason Weekly Crime Log

Tuesday, Aug. 20 — Fairfax Campus Sexual Assault/Fondling: Juvenile complainant (non-GMU) reported being groped over the clothes by a known subject.  Case 2019-007750 — Information Only Thursday, Aug. 22 — Freedom Center Intimidation: Complainant (non-GMU) reported a verbal altercation with…

Update On The Core Campus Project

Mason construction to continue into the fall semester and beyond BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Construction around Mason’s Fairfax campus proceeds into the 2019-2020 school year. Students will notice the continued closure of the walkway between Southside and Wilkins…

New Semester’s Resolution

Getting a strong start to the new semester BY AHMED FARID, STAFF WRITER If you are reading this, then that means we have officially started the new semester. If this is your first year at Mason, welcome. And if, like…

Board of Visitors Discusses Poor Princeton Review Ranking

Princeton Review ranks Mason as 11th unhappiest campus BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR The most recent edition of the Princeton Review’s “Best 385 Colleges” list ranked Mason at 18th for least beautiful campus and 11th for unhappiest students.  The…

Students Weigh in on New Administration

Student organizations have high expectations for President Holton’s administration BY KIMBERLY BARTENFELDER, STAFF WRITER As the 2019 fall semester begins, so does the presidency of Anne Holton—Virginia’s 2014-2016 Secretary of Education and visiting professor for both the Schar School of…

Lion King Movie Review

Disney looks to reserve a batch of classic live-action films BY PETER NJOROGE CULTURE EDITOR In the near and present future, multiple beloved Disney cartoons are being transformed into brand new live-action spectacles that are threatening precious childhood memories throughout…

Hidden Hangouts: Bard’s Books In Church Street

Explore the Bard’s Books in Church Street BY PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR Located in the heart of Vienna, Bard’s Alley provides much-needed quiet and ambiance for anyone looking to find a workspace away from their workspace.  Let’s face it. We…

Credit Change Affects Many

Students at Mason speak out against tuition cap BY IZZ LAMAGDELEINE, CONTRIBUTOR On April 29, 2019, an email addressed to the Mason community was sent on behalf of the Office of the Provost. It discussed proposals about to be brought…