October 2012
OPINION: Online classes fail to provide essential aspects of the college learning experience
|My first week of college as a freshman was the most exciting and anxiety-filled week of my life. As a freshman, Mason has been my home away from home--a land of green and yellow growth and development. What I have learned thus far has not only been a function of the essential in-classroom experience, but also comes as a result of spending time outside of the brick and mortar walls.
Actor Stacy Keach launches Mason's new theater project
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Golden Globe winner and Tony award nominee, actor Stacy Keach is embarking on a new journey. This time, he will be improving the acting chops of the actors at George Mason University’s Theater Department.
OPINION: Though Romney outperformed in debate, he failed to capture my vote
|To me, it is—frankly—surprising that anyone is undecided in this election.
Breaking ground on University Mall renovations
|After a year and a half since the project’s approval, renovations on the University Mall located across from George Mason University’s Fairfax campus will begin this November.
The application was approved by the Fairfax County Planning Commission in April of 2011.
Kiel Stone, the Chief of Staff to Braddock District Supervisor John Cook, said that the “community is anxious for redevelopment to start happening.”
Forum held to discuss university construction projects with community members
|At a forum on Oct. 3, George Mason University officials spoke with community members to answer questions about ongoing projects and issues.
The forum was held a week after the Fairfax Campus Advisory Board meeting, where elected officials from the City of Fairfax and Fairfax County met with Mason to discuss collaboration across the campus perimeter.
President Angel Cabrera was in attendance at the forum to introduce himself to the community and to listen to the concerns they had with the university.
Obama talks to students about economy, women's healthcare at Mason
|President Barack Obama held a campaign rally in the Center for the Arts at George Mason University on Friday, Oct. 5.
“One month. Just one month from tomorrow, Virginia, you are going to step into a voting booth and going to have a very big choice to make,” Obama said to the Concert Hall crowd of about 2,000.
Former Virginia governor Tim Kaine showed his support for the president and spoke about his own campaign for senate.
Young Wizards bond, build for the future at Mason training camp
|After finishing the 2011-2012 regular season with a dismal 20-46 record, Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis needed to make some changes. The changes that had to be made were a priority for a team that had become a laughingstock in the National Basketball Association over the past few seasons. His main focus shifted to building a contender through the draft and by developing young, talented and character players.
Mason Players presents "Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone?"
|Outside of George Mason University's de Laski Performing Arts Building, the Mason Players are rehearsing for their upcoming performance of the play “Where Has Tommy Flowers Gone” by Terrence McNally.
The play follows the rebellious Tommy Flowers as he struggles against being an adult. Using his dark wit and sarcasm, Tommy takes the audience on a wild ride through New York. His complexities are sure to have the audience simultaneously sympathize with and detest him.
OPINION: The modern problem of technological dependence
|With the release of the iPhone 5, it becomes increasingly more evident that we have a growing attachment to technology. In the past, we could have completed simple tasks without an $800 tablet in hand—we could look at maps or search through a physical contact book manually. But, in recent years, we have become completely dependent on technology for almost everything.
Former student senator Donald Garrett to continue lawsuit against Student Government
|Former student senator Donald Garrett was ordered by a judge to file an amended complaint against George Mason University’s student government.