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"Bully" documentary comes to Mason

Frustrated or motivated? Disappointed or empowered? Heart-broken or happy?

Consider a documentary that could make you feel all of these emotions.

At 6 p.m., March 21, Geroge Mason University students were invited to a viewing of the award-winning documentary “Bully” in the Johnson Center Cinema. Following the film, students moved into small group to discuss the topics of the movie.

OPINION: How do we communicate tragedy to children?

The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the principal of Sanders Corner Elementary School in Ashburn was struck by a vehicle while out walking in the neighborhood around the school and listening to music through headphones. Hit by a teen driving a Dodge Durango, Kathleen Hwang was pronounced dead later that afternoon at an area hospital.

Halloween's double feature picks

In the aftermath of the Frankenstorm, many residents of the East Coast will be more than happy to be able to walk around outside, breathe the crisp autumn air, and Trick-or-Treat until their bags are bursting with candy this Halloween. Another vital tradition to the holiday spirit is watching your favorite Halloween movies as you give out candy. 

The Patriot gets a children's book

George Mason University’s three-year-old mascot, The Patriot, now has a children’s book aimed at kids of all ages. Grown-ups may like it, too.