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Mason student government finances lean compared to other Virginia universities

With about 22,000 undergraduate students to represent, the George Mason University student government association is a major powerhouse on campus. However, the funding they receive is significantly less than that of other Virginia schools including University of Virginia, The College of William & Mary and Virginia Polytechnic Institute.

County supervisor to hold online discussion with students

Supervisor John Cook will hold an online discussion with students on March 7 (photo courtesy of Fairfax County). 

George Mason University’s representative on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold an online discussion with students through Mason’s subreddit.

John Cook, who was first elected to the board of supervisors in 2009, will answer students’ questions on March 7, between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Panelists discuss the future of President Obama's second term

When President Barack Obama won the 2012 presidential election, the reaction on George Mason University’s campus ranged from exhilaration to disappointment. On Wednesday, Feb. 28, a panel convened at Mason Hall to discuss exactly what Obama’s second term victory means for the future of the nation.

Mason campuses experience growing pains with new construction

Faculty and staff hoping to move into the new Health and Human Services building next semester will have to wait a little longer.

While the building was one of Mason’s top priorities, the project has been put on hold for a year. The building, expected to house the Health and Human Services department, did not secure the necessary funding to complete the project.

Fairfax city council discusses future of downtown with Mason student government

Representatives from George Mason University Student Government met with the full Fairfax City Council to discuss the relationship between the city and the university.

The special session, held on Feb. 19 in Mason Hall, focused on encouraging more students to spend time in Old Town Fairfax, located less than a mile north of the Fairfax campus.

Hunter, Panthers dominate Patriots, 78-60 in last meeting as conference foes

As the final fireworks crackled above the Mason Pond Saturday night, R.J. Hunter emerged from the depths of the Patriot Center. A small cut near his right eye winced as a smile stretched across his youthful, freshman face.

And for good reason.

He had much to be pleased with after scoring 25 points for his Georgia State University Panthers, who spoiled George Mason University's homecoming in a dominating 78-60 win. 

[PREVIEW] Nothing will come easy for Mason as pesky Panthers aim to spoil homecoming

Though the George Mason men's basketball team has seen its share of highs and lows during this season, the annual homecoming game tends to work in the Patriots' favor. The packed Patriot Center gives the home team an essential advantage, making the venue one of the most home-friendly atmospheres in the Colonial Athletic Association. 

Interim police chief announces application to stay on permanently

On Monday, Feb. 11 2013, the time came for Interim Police Chief Drew Tracy to decide whether he was going to apply to stay on as the chief of police.

“Yes,” Tracy answered with characteristic directness. “I talked it over with my wife, I called some of my friends over the years and went over the pluses and minuses. In the end, being able to participate in the academic side played a big role, and today I applied for the job.”

Cabrera releases working draft of university vision

On Feb. 5, George Mason University President Ángel Cabrera released a working draft of the Mason Vision.

Law school professorship endowed by the NRA Foundation

The long-debated issue of gun control has once again resurfaced with the recent mass-shootings. Powerful lobby groups like the National Rifle Association and well-known politicians like former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords have been speaking to Congress on the ability of gun ownership limits to prevent future tragedies.