You’re going to hit the gym everyday, right? You’re thinking “new semester, new me”. Well, I’m not falling for it. The moment the temperature drops below 70 and you have the option to walk to the gym or continue eating…
Mason’s Arlington campus hosted a state summit lead by Governor McAuliffe this past August that aimed to increase support for Virginia’s Latino community. President Ángel Cabrera introduced McAuliffe’s Latino Summit, the first of its kind, with a speech after being asked by McAuliffe and…
A new buddy program will be open to students this semester looking to bridge the gap between cultures and create international friendships. The Mason Compatriots Program works by matching domestic students with international students based on shared hobbies and interests….
Andrew Davis, Staff Writer Since its publication in 1960 “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been celebrated as one of the most iconic and culturally relevant pieces of American literature. Harper Lee’s honest portrayal of 20th century social issues and racial…
To the disappointment of many students, faculty and staff, the prices for parking permits for the 2015-2016 school year have increased. Joshua Cantor, the director of Parking and Transportation, said the increase occurred because the department needed more revenue to…
Jevette Brown, Staff Writer The fall semester has officially commenced, and faculty, staff and students at Mason are encouraging newcomers to start strong. Mason’s Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, Mark Ginsberg encourages students to “take…
In the midst of skyrocketing tuition prices, a new program will reach out to those most affected by this trend. Approved by the Board of Visitors on May 6, the Mason Access Initiative is a $1 million fund/program designed to…
The Bistro was closed in May for renovations and will reopen as an event space. Renovations are scheduled to begin in the summer of 2016. Mark Kraner, Executive Director of Campus Retail Operations, stated, “It has always been a need…
Mason has received authorization from the Virginia General Assembly, along with $5 million, to begin planning demolition and a new design for Robinson Hall. Cathy Wolfe, director of campus planning, said part of the $5 million allocated for the reconstruction…
It’s not everyday a professor makes a discovery that could rewrite the very textbooks he teaches from. Mason astronomy professor Mike Summers did just that. On July 14, the New Horizons spacecraft made its closest approach to the Pluto/Charon system…