February 2011
Split win at second annual lip-syncing competition
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Theta Chi and Alpha Phi teamed up together to perform at last night's lip-syncing competition, they along with Calvin Smith tied for first place. (Jake McLernon)
University Mall could have a renovation in its future
|The shopping center across Braddock Road from the Mason campus could be the center of a renovation and expansion if plans between stakeholders in the University Mall complex come to reality.
Plans call for a renovated Giant, a new bank, an office building and fast food restaurant. Read the full Burke Patch story here.
Fasolini works to strike plea deal on child porn case
|The former part-time Mason Italian-language professor arrested in October for possession of child pornography was back in court yesterday where the judge set an end of the month deadline to strike a plea deal.
Diego Fasolini, 42, and the attorneys involved have worked to settle the case without going to trial. The contention to that deal being made is discussion about property being returned to Fasolini.
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Patriots continue winning ways against Hofstra, 87-68
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Senior Cam Long contributed 15 points to the Patriots' blowout performance against Hofstra Wednesday night at home to move into a tie for first in the CAA. (John Powell)
Mason Alert system undergoes changes
|Following an evaulation, The Mason Alert system will now only send emergency information to subscribers.
The system, which timeliness been criticized in the past, will no longer send updates about traffic, events or other breaking news subscriptions that users were previously able to opt in for such as CNN breaking news alerts. The system will now only send information that is immediately pertinent to the health and safety of subscribers.
GMUnit sings way to talent show victory
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Derick Elmore belts a note on-stage with the rest of the men's a cappella group, GMUnit. The group performed Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours," and won the competion. (Jake McLemon)
Students compete for title of Mason Majesty
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Students strutted their stuff on stage for their chance at the Mason Majesty title this Monday evening. Candidates went through formal wear, trivia, personal questions and talent segments, and were cheered on by their fans and friends.
Mason student leaving Cairo
|Several local universities, including Mason, have students studying in Egypt who are evacuating the country amidst social and political unrest that has intensified in recent days.
According to The Washington Post, Mason has one student studying in Cairo. The student is expected to be back stateside by this evening. To read the full Post story, click here.
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