The stories of black gay and lesbian writers are often erased from history. Even when homosexual, black authors have been included in history, like Langston Hughes, their sexuality is often erased from their narrative. American students often learn about Hughes’ poems such as “A Dream Deferred,” but rarely do they hear about his poem “Café 3am” which describes police brutality against the gay community.

Two of the world’s foremost political theorists visited George Mason University to discuss the controversial topic of Chinese-American relations.

On March 28 and 29, Francis Fukuyama and John Mearsheimer each gave a lecture on their staunchly opposed views on the future of Chinese-American relations.

The winner of the environmental challenge will be announced on April 9 (photo courtesy of Enviance, Inc.).

On April 2, George Mason University advanced to the “Finest Four” in a tournament geared toward environmental stability.

“The Second Annual Environmental March Madness Tournament evaluates the strength of environmental degree programs and curriculum, environmental opportunities for students, and campus sustainability efforts in colleges and universities around the country,” read Enviance, Inc.'s website, an environmental software company sponsoring the competition. “The tournament runs in parallel with the NCAA college basketball championship.”

Students have until 11:59 p.m. on April 3 to cast their vote for student body president, vice president and 30 senators (photo courtesy of George Mason University Student Government).

This week marks the end of the Spring 2013 elections, in which a new president and vice president will be elected.

One executive ticket includes Jordan Foster and Samantha Wettesinghe, two current members of student government. The other executive ticket includes write-in candidates Donald Garrett and David Noyes.

Garrett, a student senator from 2010 to 2012, is running for president while David Noyes, a senator from 2012 to 2013, is running as his vice president.

Though Garrett is a write-in candidate, he believes that he has an equal chance of winning.

“We’ve found that talking to people face to face is better than throwing events,” Garrett wrote in an email. “Building rapport with students this way is the best path towards victory.”