Barry Geisler retiring in January after 34 years at Mason BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER After working as the general manager of EagleBank Arena for 34 years, Barry Geisler is set to retire Jan. 2, 2020. Geisler’s responsibilities at the…
How Camden Layton became student body president BY HAILEY BULLIS, CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sitting in a conference room in the back of the Office of Student Involvement, senior Camden Layton, Mason’s student body president, sits at the head of a large…
Monday, Sept. 30 The Federal Aviation Administration certifies UPS drone delivery business; becomes nation’s first. House committee chairs subpoenas Trump’s personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani. GOP Rep. Chris Collins resigns from congress following insider trading charges. Trump reportedly pressured Austrailian prime…
Over 500 faculty join Mason’s new Institute for a Sustainable Earth BY BRAD BRYNE, STAFF WRITER Over 500 new faculty members have joined Mason’s Institute for a Sustainable Earth, which is focused on tackling climate and environmental issues concerning the…
Tuesday, Oct. 1 — PV Lot Drug Law Violations: Subject (GMU) was issued a releasable summons for possessing illegal drugs. Case 2019-009531 — Cleared by Summons Monday, Sept. 30 — Hampton Roads Drug Law Violations/Liquor Law Violations: Subject (GMU) was…
Round table promotes civility in online political speech BY IZZ LAMAGDELEINE, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR On Wednesday, Oct. 2, Mason hosted a civility round table in Merten Hall from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. titled “Coming Together in the Age of…
BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Wednesday, Sept. 25 — Lot C Theft From Auto. Complainant (GMU) reported the theft of a backpack from a vehicle. Case 2019-009324 — Pending Wednesday, Sept. 25 — Johnson Center Harassment. Complainant (GMU) reported…
Mason tops newest U.S. News & World Report’s college rankings for Virginia BY BRAD BYRNE, STAFF WRITER In the U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 rankings for Campus Ethnic Diversity, Mason was ranked as the most ethnically diverse university in…
Faculty members and 11 students embark on a two-week trip to Eritrea BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER Last summer, faculty from the School of Conflict Analysis and Resolution along with 11 Ph.D. undergraduate and graduate students went on a study…
Anne Holton shares her vision and goals for her administration; talks funding, transparency BY ABIGAIL ADCOX, NEWS EDITOR It started with a phone call. Interim President Anne Holton was preparing for her fall courses as a professor at Mason…