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Picture of what was known as Bull Run Hall but is now known as Katherine Johnson Hall

In 1997, GMU and Dominos Pizza partnered for a naming contest for their, at the time, nameless mascot. This mascot would later become known as Gunston, but was suggested to have almost been named Green Machine, Gunner, and Wild Thing. This source…

Supporters of NCAA football at Mason sitting with signs at a Board of Visitors meeting.

President Merten speaking into microphone, Marvin Murray and JoAnn DeGennaro listening.

Sign for the football vote.

Closeup picture of a helmet for the George Mason Club Football team. This picture was taken at a kiosk setup advertising the George Mason Club Football team.

Meeting on the creation of an official George Mason Football Team. There is a large crowd in favor of the addition of a football program. Several people can be seen holding up a sign that reads "I Support NCAA Football at Mason"

Sign for the football vote.

On March 8th, residents of Commonwealth and Dominion dormitories staged a rally to protest against the proposed change. Bumgarner met with students outside the rally to answer questions they may have regarding the policy change. The next day fliers…

In the Spring of 1988, rumors began flying amongst the student body that only freshmen would be permitted to reside in the dorms the following year. The associate Vice President and Dean for Student Services at the time was quick to squash these…