Mason makes adjustments to classes, events and housing; other universities take similar precautions BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER Mason and other Virginia universities are taking precautionary measures during the COVID-19 outbreak. Interim President Anne Holton announced on March 16 that…
Mason professor Faye Taxman awarded $3.5 million by the NIMH for her study in improving mental health services for those in jail BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER The National Institute of Mental Health awarded $3.5 million to Mason professor and…
Tuesday, March 17 — George Mason Blvd Drug Law Violations / Driving Under the Influence: Two juvenile Subjects (Non-GMU) were given verbal warnings for possessing a small amount of illegal drugs. A third juvenile Subject (Non-GMU) was given a…
Monday, March 16 Kentucky Derby postponed until September. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine postpones in-person voting in state’s primary until June. President Trump says gatherings should be limited to 10 people. Tuesday, March 17 White House shows support for proposed plan…
Mason community meets university’s eighth president, Gregory Washington BY LAURA SCUDDER, NEWS EDITOR After being announced as the university’s eighth president on Monday, Gregory Washington came to the Center for the Arts for a welcome event on Thursday, Feb. 27,…
Monday, Feb. 24 — Fairfax Campus Stalking: Mandatory reporter notified GMU PD that a Complainant (GMU) disclosed receiving unwanted contact from a known Subject on multiple occasions. Due to confidentiality of reporting, limited information is available regarding this incident. Case…
Patriot Pantry addresses food insecurity on college campuses BY HAILEY BULLIS, CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Since Mason’s Patriot Pantry first opened in December 2014 — then known as the “Pop Up Pantry” — the Student Support and Advocacy (SSAC) program has grown….
Student government member levels allegation at Thursday meeting BY LAURA SCUDDER, NEWS EDITOR; ALEXA TIRONI, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR; TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: According to documentation received and confirmed by Fourth Estate, there are no open Title IX investigations…
Updates on the recent BOV meeting BY ALLISON SCANLAN, STAFF WRITER The Board of Visitors (BOV) met in Merten Hall to discuss relevant policy changes and updates on Thursday, Feb. 27, announcing that Mason is now required to provide undergraduate…
Student government members explain current initiatives and future plans BY ALEXA TIRONI, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR It’s all hustle and bustle in Suite 2300 of the Hub as student government preps for future initiatives and the upcoming elections. Campaigns for student…