PAC encourages students to spend their long weekend oncampus BY ALEXA TIRONI, STAFF WRITER Mason Staycation, organized by the Patriot Activities Council (PAC), marked the first weekend of the fall semester. Thursday, Aug. 29 kicked off the fun-filled five-day event…
Wednesday, Sept. 4 — Fairfax Campus Use of Threatening Language Over Public Airways: Complainant (GMU) reported receiving a threatening electronic message from an unknown subject. Case 2019-008451 — Referred to Title IX Wednesday, Sept. 4 — Art & Design Destruction/Damage/Vandalism…
Highlighting the highs and lows of Cabrera’s presidential term BY COLLIN COPE, STAFF WRITER Following the 16-year term of former Mason President Alan Merten, Ángel Cabrera assumed the position in July of 2012 In his inaugural speech Cabrera said,“What if,…
How Mason provides financial aid for tuition credits BY IZZ LAMAGDELEINE ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR Nelly Solares did not receive any aid from Mason when the credit cap changed from 16 to 15 credits. The sophomore music education student is not…
Mason partners with 11 institutions to conduct research on opioid addiction treatment within the Justice Community BY JALEN REID, STAFF WRITER Mason is partnering with 11 other institutions that were collectively awarded $155 million dollars by the National Institutes of…
Monday 8/19 Arresting New York Police Department officer involved in Eric Garner’s death is fired. Planned Parenthood announces it will reject Title IX funding rather than comply with new abortion rules. Tuesday 8/20 Massive fire rages at a record rate…
The robots have become a fixture at Mason, growing from 25 to 40 BY HAILEY BULLIS, CO EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Since arriving to Mason in January, Starship Technologies’ and Sodexo’s robots have become part of everyday life at Mason. The robots were brought…
Freshmen express high hopes for the upcoming year BY ABIGAIL ADCOX, NEWS EDITOR On Wednesday Aug. 21, over 3,800 freshmen, “the largest and most diverse class,” and approx. 3,000 transfer students moved into their new homes at Mason. Members of…
Tuesday, Aug. 20 — Fairfax Campus Sexual Assault/Fondling: Juvenile complainant (non-GMU) reported being groped over the clothes by a known subject. Case 2019-007750 — Information Only Thursday, Aug. 22 — Freedom Center Intimidation: Complainant (non-GMU) reported a verbal altercation with…
Mason construction to continue into the fall semester and beyond BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Construction around Mason’s Fairfax campus proceeds into the 2019-2020 school year. Students will notice the continued closure of the walkway between Southside and Wilkins…