Monthly Archives: April 2020

Interim President Anne Holton Holds Virtual Town Hall

Holton answers questions surrounding the university’s coronavirus response BY LAURA SCUDDER, NEWS EDITOR Interim President Anne Holton held a livestreamed town hall event on Friday, April 17, explaining that Mason’s future decisions surrounding the coronavirus will be based on public…

Mason Shifts to Remote Work, Offers Emergency Leave

As the U.S. adjusts to staggering unemployment rates, Mason employees telework BY BRAD BYRNE, STAFF WRITER As the coronavirus strengthens its grasp on societies all over the world, Mason employees have adjusted to a life of working from home as…

Letter from the Editor

Hey Patriots, I don’t know about you guys, but I’m ready to go back to a semblance of normalcy in these very not-normal times. I want to go to the movies, or to a restaurant, or on a trip this…

Coronavirus Cases in the Mason Community

University website lists confirmed cases; emails explain reporting guidelines BY LAURA SCUDDER, NEWS EDITOR There are currently 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Mason community, per the university’s coronavirus website. So far, the cases consist of 10 students and…

Last Week in the News

Monday, April 13 Virginia Gov. Northam makes Election Day a state holiday and expands early voting. At least 16 dead as tornadoes tear through the South. Senator Bernie Sanders endorses former vice president Joe Biden for president. Tuesday, April 14…

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam Signs New Laws

Over the past week, Northam signed a variety of laws concerning abortion, gun control, criminal justice and equal rights for all BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER Democratic Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed a series of new laws over the past…

World-class performances at home

The Center for the Arts launches Mason Arts at Home  BY: NAYOMI SANTOS, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR As the Mason community practices social distancing, the Center for the Arts (CFA) sits totally empty. Yet Mason’s hub for all things art and…

Housing and Residence Life Update

More information on move-out and HRL decisions BY ALEXA TIRONI, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR As the predicted end of quarantine is pushed further and further back, Mason’s Housing and Residence Life (HRL) have extended their social distancing precautions, causing residential student…

Mason Develops a New Master Plan

Provost and faculty help in the creation of the Master Plan, a framework intended to shape the development of the university BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER Senior Vice President of Administration and Finance Carol Kissal announced Mason’s new Master Plan…