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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…

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…

Pages in George Mason University’s yearbook, published in 1991, “Unity through knowledge of Black Heritage.” Depicts George Mason University's black history month celebration, hosting several events for the purposes of informing the GMU community of…

Title page of George Mason University's 1993 yearbook, Senior Expressions. An image depicting hand-holding between a black hand and a white hand; in the wake of our current political climate, the politicization of these kinds of symbolic gestures in…

A page in George Mason 1997 yearbook, depicting “GMU AIDSWALK team” at an AIDS Walk in Washington D.C.

A photo of the Student Union Building from the 1970s.

The George Mason statue.