How the 43-day shutdown impacted Mason’s military-affiliated students BY ETHAN NAVARRO, STAFF WRITER On Oct. 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government entered what would become the longest shutdown in its history, lasting until Nov. 12. Congress’s failure to pass appropriations…
Military-affiliated students use their unique strengths for their education journey BY MELANIE JENSEN, STAFF WRITER A small office of veterans looking to guide other military-affiliated students sits hidden in the hallways of the Student Union Building on the northwest side…
GI Bill recipient encountered problems with short-term deployments BY JACK HARVEY STAFF WRITER A Mason Post-9/11 GI Bill Recipient found himself experiencing unexpected bureaucratic pushback when he was ordered to deploy to Colorado for three weeks. His predicament, he argues, exposed…