By Natalie Heavren, Staff writer When I found out Natalie Butler was transferring from the powerhouse University of Connecticut women’s basketball team to Mason for her last year of eligibility, I was understandably excited. As a Connecticut native and now…
INTERACTIVE EVENT TEACHES STUDENTS ABOUT HUNGER AND POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD By Gemma Carretta, Staff Writer Mason’s office of Social Action and Integrative Learning (SAIL) hosted an annual Hunger Banquet on Nov. 14, where approximately 100 Mason students, faculty, and…
PANEL DISCUSSING THE POLITICS AND CULTURE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AND HOW THEY ARE PORTRAYED IN THE MEDIA By Nick Puzzanghera, Staff Writer On Wednesday, the department of Middle East and Islamic Studies and the department of Film and Video Studies…
INSIGHT FROM MASON STUDENTS By Christine Viray, Staff Writer While I knew about the subject of cyber security and its importance in our world today in basic terms, I’ve only recently learned that October was National Cyber Security Awareness month….
WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH? By Michael Abler, Staff Writer Throughout November, George Mason University will host a series of events — including one that occurred on Monday Oct. 30 — to celebrate Native American heritage. The…
CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY AFTER EARLY APPROVAL PROBLEMS By Lauren Sullivan, Staff Writer “When is Chipotle opening?” This question can be heard throughout the JC and anywhere students are found on campus. We did some digging so you can know when…
INSIGHT FROM AN AIRMAN AND MASON STUDENTS By Christine Viray, Staff Writer While I knew about the subject of cyber security in basic terms and it’s importance, I’ve only recently learned that October is National Cyber Security Awareness month. Even…
THE ANNUAL DISPLAY IS PART OF TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE WEEK AT MASON By Gemma Carretta, Staff Writer Every October since 1997, the Student Support and Advocacy Center has sponsored events on campus to raise awareness about sexual assault and…
By Jimmy O’Hara, contributor Peaceful resistance against hate is an important form of learning outside the classroom, and many in our Patriot community practice this at the heart of GMU’s campus, North Plaza. A popular location for various forms of protest…
BEER AND WINE SALES WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING LIMITED TIMES By Claire Underwood, Staff Writer The Corner Pocket, an on-campus game room located in the HUB, recently announced its plan to begin selling alcohol. The only option that previously existed…