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Cabrera tweets responses to student snow complaints
|At 8pm on March 2., President Ángel Cabrera disdainfully announced on Twitter that Mason campuses would be closed on Monday due to winter weather.
School closed tomorrow (really tired of these announcements)
Clothing tips to beat the cold
|Students, professors, and faculty alike have to deal with the constantly fluctuating snowy spell that has fallen upon Mason. With below freezing temperatures and frigid wind chill, it is important to stay warm while walking around campus. Here are some winter clothing essentials and tips to turn your wardrobe from warm to totally toasty.
POLL: How does Mason feel about the sudden colder weather?
|With the sudden drop in temperature, and snow on the rise, Fourth Estate wants to know how Mason students are coping with the weather.
Record breaking snowstorm surprises mason
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In my previous blog post, I mentioned the possibility of another snowstorm blowing through the area. I had never imagined we would get a record-breaking storm though. Indeed, the 3.5 inches of snow that George Mason University saw on Monday morning set a record in Fairfax and DC.
Monday morning, we all witnessed the latest snowstorm for the Metro area in 23 years. The last time DC saw over 3 inches of snow this late in the year was back on March 24, 1990. Not only did Monday’s storm break that record, but it ended the longest inch-free streak for DC ever recorded. The last time DC had a single inch of snow was on January 26, 2011. Who would have thought the largest snow accumulation recorded this year would be in the beginning of spring?
Happy Spring?
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The vernal equinox, also known as the first day of spring, took place on March 20. This occurrence was strange to most people as the first day of spring is usually March 21. I won’t go too much in detail in regard to this change, but it seems as though the gravity pull from other planets in our solar system is affecting the Earth’s orbit and timing of spring. The Earth’s elliptical orbit is also changing its orientation relative to the sun. This is known as precession. By 2020, the entire United States could see spring start as early as March 19.
OPINION: When is it appropriate to begin decorating for the holidays?
|Connect2Mason conducted a poll in which 69 respondents gave us their opinion concerning the appropriate time to begin decorating for the holidays. The results might surprise you.
Snow challenge comments sent to faculty, staff also meant for students
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A lone snowman sits atop Student Union Building II. (Jake McLernon)
A message from senior administrators commenting on last week's snow challenges sent to faculty and staff was intended to be sent to students as well, according to the university's senior vice president.
Share your story: snow lows
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When George Mason University announced classes were canceled on Wednesday afternoon, students, faculty and staff scrambled to get home. However, most found unparalleled traffic and gridlock, with some citing commutes of seven hours or more—some even being stranded all together.
Mason reopens with delayed start
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Pathways begin to thaw and be cleared Thursday after Wednesday's storm hits campus. Several sidewalks were still scattered with patches of ice late Thursday night. (Daniel McEnrue)
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