Tag: George Mason

Support and education important in eliminating AIDS

Asher Ackman, staff writer According to the World Health Organization, HIV/AIDS was the number six leading cause of death in the world in 2012. Though HIV/AIDS related deaths have decreased since 2012, it is still present. The Walk to End…

Take Back the Night

George Mason University students came together in an effort to bring about awareness and end all forms of sexual violence. On Oct. 21, 2014, the annual Take Back the Night rally took place on campus. Rain postponed the event but…

Professor Profile: Ben Steger

Logan Bishop, staff writer Ben Steger is a documentary filmmaker and a professor for the Film and Video Studies department here at Mason. His new documentary titled “Stage Four: A Love Story” will premier at the Washington West Film Festival on…

Students involved in deciding special performances

Blanca Acevedo, Staff Writer George Mason University students are directly involved in the process of what comedian gets selected to perform each fall. This year Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias performed. He is a stand-up comedian for Comedy Central, who has performed…

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Film students expose the complexities of cinema

Meghann Patterson, staff writer Mason film students are bringing together both film and non-film majors to learn about the production of movies. The Films about Filmmaking series gives students the chance to discuss their love of film with a community…