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The exact building cost of George Mason Statue
The article titled “George Mason Statue” on the Past and Present digital archive of George Mason University offers valuable background on the commissioning, construction, and unveiling of the George Mason statue, with particular emphasis on its…
The First Big Step
To first create a presence in the Northern Virginia area, an extension center was established that had a focus on adult education, military veterans, and anyone else that was in a pursuit of college-level instructions. It offered both credit and…
The First Meeting
Dr. Lorin Thompson, Chancellor of George Mason College, meets with construction experts to start conversation about on-campus housing for students. Pictured is a memo detailing this first meeting.
The First Student Housing is Approved and Ground is Broken
University administration approves plans for nine three-story apartments and starts building. Pictured are The Perkins and Will Student Apartments.
The Fourth Estate
The current student newspaper called the Fourth Estate. A far cry from it's former iterations.
The Fourth Estate: Krasnow Institute, Krasnow Institute Uses Millions in Federal and Private Funding to Support State-of-the-Art Lab and Research
A Fourth Estate article written in the summer of 2013, describing research done by students in Krasnow. It starts by first talking about the history of Krasnow Institute. It was founded in 1993 by Nobel laureates Murray Gell-Mann and Herbert A. Simon…
The George Mason College Broadside
The need for on-campus childcare was confirmed through a study coordinated by a representative of student parents and GMC Chancellor Lorin Thompson. The intent is to provide hourly childcare at a low cost for student and faculty members of GMC…
The George Mason College Broadside - Opinion
The Broadside publishes a scathing article against the Hourly Child Care center. The opinion piece backs up the journalistic integrity of the original piece. The series of articles begins the demise of the pilot program for on campus child care due…
The George Mason College Patriots
This spread features the 1968–69 George Mason men’s basketball team during a tough season filled with injuries and challenges. Led by captain Jim Heston and Coach Hap Spuhler, the team fought hard despite limited wins. Interestingly, this was the…
The George Mason Patriots are Sweet 16 Bound!
George Mason is Sweet 16 bound! After a gritty and determined run through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, the Patriots have punched their ticket to the Sweet 16.