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A page in George Mason University's yearbook page, titled “Free Speech Alley,” published in 1991. Depicts the "Free Speech Alley" event sponsored by the Student Senate, where faculty and students alike express ideas in an open forum setting. Sessions…

A collage of images covering a wide range of pop culture topics, most notably that of war and politics. Very recognizable at this point in GMU's yearbooks, is the ubiquity of military and politically charged content. To be expected of a college…

The front page headlines section of George Mason University's yearbook published in 2006. We can see images depicting important events of cultural and economic significance; concerning labor, war, and terrorism.

Images of the anniversary of the 911 attacks, restrictions to air travel, increased youth voting turnout, and Iraq. American consciousness surrounding US militarism especially concerning Iraq, remains prevalent, but at this point in time, seems to be…

The "World Beat," Another collage of images of significant political and economic events of the previous year. There is text that mentions the four year anniversary of the Iraq War, as well as an image of an American soldier, apparently playing with…

Poster for the FTP Circus at Stauch's Arena, Coney Island, New York.

During the Gulf War in 1991, the general attitude at George Mason University was one of discussion and analysis rather than widespread activism. Unlike the Vietnam War era, there were fewer large-scale protests. Instead, faculty members, particularly…

George Mason announces they will expand the Recreation Athletic Complex with an expanded basketball practice facility. Speaking on the $30 million project new Athletic Director Marvin Lewis said "We are 10 years behind and so there is a sense of…

This is an image of an anonymous GMU basketball player participating in a pre-draft interview for Sports Machine ahead of the 1999 NBA Draft. The image shows the reporter holding a microphone up to the athlete while he answers questions.

an aerial view of George Mason College, Fairfax campus, 1968. Includes parking circle, Fenwick Library, Lecture Hall, and North, South, East, and West Buildings.