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Mason Votes receives award for political engagement
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| Mason Votes is a student-run organization that promotes political awareness and involvement (photo courtesy of Mason Votes). |
Mason Votes, the George Mason University’s student-run political awareness organization, will receive the Democracy Cup Award from the Campus Election Engagement Project. Mason was recognized as one of the top four campuses within Virginia higher education to "engage their campuses and communities in the 2012 election," according to a press release.
"The CEEP is a national organization that tries to educate college campuses and students about the importance of being involved in the democratic process," said Shane Smith, executive director of Mason Votes and senior at the university. "We relied on them for the grant money that we applied [for] and received in order to do the things that made us successful in the end."
Women’s lacrosse opens 2013 with 12-7 exhibition win against the Scotland national team
|Lacrosse is traditionally a spring sport, but with a game-time temperature of 29 degrees and winds gusting up to 20 miles per hour, the conditions at George Mason Stadium in Fairfax were anything but spring-like.
The George Mason University women’s lacrosse team opened their 2013 season on Sunday by playing host to the Scotland national team in an exhibition game.
Students create official George Mason University "Harlem Shake" video
|What started off as a way to pass time during a slow day in Australia has become an instant viral hit. These “Harlem Shake” videos have become the latest pop culture hit. With millions of views on YouTube, everyone has joined in the craze.
Invisible Children GMU welcomes up-and-coming musicians for benefit show
|On Tuesday, Feb.12, George Mason University’s chapter of the non-profit Invisible Children hosted a free benefit show. The event showcased music by three up and coming performers including student artist, Miranda Lapides, the Great American Canyon Band and California-based band, Branches.
Hunter, Panthers dominate Patriots, 78-60 in last meeting as conference foes
|As the final fireworks crackled above the Mason Pond Saturday night, R.J. Hunter emerged from the depths of the Patriot Center. A small cut near his right eye winced as a smile stretched across his youthful, freshman face.
And for good reason.
He had much to be pleased with after scoring 25 points for his Georgia State University Panthers, who spoiled George Mason University's homecoming in a dominating 78-60 win.
[PREVIEW] Nothing will come easy for Mason as pesky Panthers aim to spoil homecoming
|Though the George Mason men's basketball team has seen its share of highs and lows during this season, the annual homecoming game tends to work in the Patriots' favor. The packed Patriot Center gives the home team an essential advantage, making the venue one of the most home-friendly atmospheres in the Colonial Athletic Association.
Mason begins work on new dining contract
|Headway is being made in the process to finalize a new George Mason University dining contract.
Mason’s Dining Services Request for Proposals committee has reached a confidential decision regarding to whom they will grant the 5-year contract. Dining companies Sodexo and Chartwells are competing for the contract.
REVIEW: Mumford & Sons do not disappoint audiences at the Patriot Center
|Fresh off of their slew of Grammy wins, Mumford & Sons took residence at George Mason University’s Patriot Center for two back-to-back shows on Feb. 13 and 14.
New Mosaic District offers something unique for everyone
|A new shopping and dining area has recently opened. Approximately 20 minutes from George Mason University’s Fairfax campus, the Mosaic District offers something for everyone.
Located off of Lee Highway and Gallows Road, the Mosaic District was built over abandoned land. Previously looking like a resting site for broken dumpsters, the area now boasts hip stores, restaurants and a high-tech movie theater.
Top 5 weekend picks February 14
|Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend: