December 2011

Student lobbying group petition calls for increase in financial aid in VA

Virginia21, a bipartisan student lobbying group based in Richmond, Va., is working with student government this semester to encourage students to sign a petition calling for an increase in financial aid in Virginia. The group also asks students to share their own experiences with debt.

Patriots leave Charlottesville after bitter loss

Coach Paul Hewitt stares in disbelief as the UVA Cavaliers drain another shot late in the game. (John Powell)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – After competing against the conference basement-dweller, Towson, on Wednesday, the men’s basketball team (6-3, 1-0) fell to the UVA Cavaliers (8-1, 0-0) on Tuesday night by a 20-point margin, 68-48, for their first loss of the season in regulation.

Club football brings home championship trophy with win over VCU [VIDEO]

The Mason club football team (4-6) beat the VCU Rams (2-3) Saturday afternoon during the first ever National Club Football Association Mid-Atlantic Conference championship in blowout fashion, 31-0.

Toasters' 'propensity to create fires' results in ban

Toasters and toaster ovens have been deemed unsafe for all on-campus residences. The new safety policy regarding open-heating elements now applies to both residences with and without kitchens.

Weekly Rundown: 5 events for your week

No time to look through Today @ Mason or sift through Facebook event invitations? We've got you covered. Here are some events for the week to consider placing on your Google Calendar or iCal. (Or your traditional paper planner).

Action packed Bollywood film to be screened on campus

Women's basketball stays hot, defeats ODU 85-69

The George Mason women Patriots (6-1, 1-0) won their first conference game of the season, defeating rival Old Dominion (1-8, 0-1) by a convincing 85-69 performance at the Patriot Center Sunday afternoon. 

Patriots open conference play with big win over Towson


Forward Mike Morrison slams home his first of three dunks Saturday night. The senior finished with 14 points and eight rebounds. (John Powell)

Women's hoops escapes against UMass for fifth win, 55-52


Senior guard Taleia Moton goes to the hoop strong as the women's Patriots defeated UMass Thursday night, 55-52. She scored 32 points and ranks in the top-15 in the nation in scoring (John Powell).