Tag: Government Shutdown

When the Government Shuts Down, So Do Lives

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…

Turbulence in Aviation: What You Need to Know

How the month-long federal shutdown will affect holiday travel BY LAMIA GAMIL, STAFF WRITER Now that the 44-day government shutdown is over, many students expect life to return to normal.  However, the negative impacts of the shutdown continue to linger….