Tag: earthquake

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL HELD FOR SYRIA AND TURKEY

  Mason stands in solidarity with its Syrian and Turkish students. BY GABRIEL CURTIS, STAFF WRITER On Feb. 6, 2023, a vigil was held for the earthquake in Syria and Turkey by Mason University Life. This vigil was held in…

Mason UNICEF Chapter Raises Money for Mexico City

AFTER LATEST EARTHQUAKE, STUDENTS QUICKLY ORGANIZE TO SEND AID By Gemma Carretta, Staff Writer Mexico City and its surrounding states were recently struck by a 7.1 magnitude earthquake on the 32nd anniversary of another deadly 8.0 magnitude quake. Buildings collapsed,…

Mason Love Week spreads compassion, raises awareness

Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Mason celebrated Love Week, a week dedicated to raising funds and awareness for a country in need, from November 9-13. This year, Cambodia was the country of choice. GMU Love Week was started six years ago and…

Mason tests alert system through voluntary earthquake drill

The Environmental Health and Safety Office conducted two earthquake drills recently, preparing and educating students about the possible occurrence of the natural disaster as well testing George Mason University’s emergency management program, Mason Alert. Aside from the primary reason of…