FOURTH ESTATE Aug. 28, 2017 Volume 5 Issue 1
GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY'S STUDENT NEWSPAPER
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MASON DINING UPDATES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Chipotle update and the mysterious disappearances of Taco Bell and Peet’s Coffee. The rest of the JC is open for business, find out why we still don’t see any Chipotle signs on campus. Plus, Mason adds more places to get the newest Starbucks Frappuccino concoction. We also look into the mysterious disappearance of Taco Bell, which turned into a ramen and sushi spot. For everything else, look here for opening hours in the Fall semester.
LIFESTYLE
NEWS How will Charlottesville affect the race for Virginia Governor and future leadership.
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How did our writer survive Lollapalooza? Tips that you can take to your next concert. We review Coldplay’s FedEx Field tconcert. page 7
SPORTS
NEWS Get hired! Check out the various part-time jobs and job fairs Mason has to offer.
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New Head Coach, New Era for Women’s Volleyball team. Five transfers leaving Men’s Basketball Program. And Eaglebank Wifi update. page 11
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LETTERS FROM THE EDITOR Dear Mason students, faculty, and all other readers, It has never been more clear than in this past year, that Mason’s 30,000 plus students are passionate. We are passionate for our identities, our beliefs, and our causes- whatever it is we fight for. College is a time to find our beliefs, and with them we find friends as well as necessary intellectual discussions and debates. Fourth Estate editors believe that it is our responsibility to provide a forum for diverse opinions and to stimulate conversations. As a newspaper run by college students, it is our responsibility to address the topics that we are all tweeting about, unbiased and to the point. While strong advocates of your First Amendment rights, we believe in responsible speech that is free of personal attacks and based on facts. You don’t have to be staff to be vocal. For this reason, Fourth Estate is bringing back our Opinions section, a chance for Mason’s newspaper to truly be a voice of Mason. Fourth Estate will be tackling these controversial topics through hard news and your opinions. And if you don’t like what you read, we welcome Letters to the Editor to give our readers another point of view. If you have your own questions or opinions, submit them for a chance to be published to frehman3@ gmu.edu with subject “Opinions submission - (your topic)” Or even better - become a staff writer! All the best in your new year, Fareeha Rehman Co-Editor-in-Chief
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Fareeha Rehman Sosan Malik Co-Editors-In-Chief
Lauren Davila Copy Chief
Mimi Albano Art Director
Michael D. Eberhart Assistant News Editor
Dinanda Pramesti Lifestyle Editor
Billy Ferguson Graphics Editor
Emmett Smith Distribution Manager
Kathryn Mangus Director
David Carroll Associate Director
Dear Mason Patriots, Not so long ago, a fellow undergraduate at Mason wandered aimlessly from class to class wondering how to make their college experience one to remember. After browsing through the university’s many organizations online, one particular group stood out among the rest. There it was… Student Media. This sparked curiosity and interest in the student’s eyes.
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This student was me. My name is Sosan Malik and I am a Co-Editor-in-Chief for Fourth Estate. I applied to Fourth Estate during my sophomore year at George Mason. Joining this media group not only gave me the skills and knowledge that students hope to receive outside of the classroom, but has also instilled a sense of belonging for me here on campus. I became apart of a family that is constantly learning, growing and making memories before they graduate. As this new Fall semester begins, I encourage all current and incoming students to stop by the student hub located on campus and join our family! Join us as we welcome new faces and ideas everyday. Welcome to the start of a new semester! Sosan Malik Co-Editor-in-Chief
ON THE COVER PHOTO CREDITS JC Dining Photo courtesy Fourth Estate/Mimi Albano Charlottesville Photo courtesy Gracie Hall Coldplay Concert Photo courtsey Dinanda Pramesti Cadets Photo courtsey Creative Services/Alexis Glenn Sports Photo courtsey George Mason Athletics
Jason Hartsel Assistant Director
Lottye Lockheart Communication Manager
Jessica Smith Business Office Manager Fourth Estate is printed each Monday for George Mason University and its surrounding Fairfax community. The editors of Fourth Estate have exclusive authority over the content that is published. There are no outside parties that play a role in the newspaper’s content, and should there be a question or complaint regarding this policy, the Editor-in-Chief should be notified at the email provided. Fourth Estate is a free publication, limit one copy per person. Additional copies are 25 cents payable to the Office of Student Media. George Mason University Mail stop 2C5 4400 University Drive Fairfax, Va. 22030 Phone 703-993-2950
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MAILROOM CHANGES
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:
Mason uses Tritek technology in attempt to eliminate the mailroom pickup lines. It can be daunting to walk into the mailroom where the line is a mile away from the counter… all for one package. This was a dilemma facing Mason students for years, but with the addition of smart lockers and Tritek technology, Mason Mail is hoping to eradicate “snail mail.” Now, when a student’s package has arrived, a text or email will be sent with a locker number and one-time code to access the smart lockers. The lockers can be accessed anytime the HUB is open, which is 8am to Midnight on Sunday through Thursday, and 8am to 1am on Friday and Saturday. “So many students are using Amazon for their textbooks these days, we want to cut out the need to stand in line and talk to a person to pick up their package,” said Buz Grover, Associate Director of Auxillary Enterprises. The lockers are replacing the small mail lockers that were previously used only for small pieces such as flyers and letters. Every on-campus student had their own locker. “Most people were only checking the small mail boxes one or two times a year, and they were mostly junk mail,” said Grover. Though the smart lockers are mostly intended for packages, the addition of Tritek will allow a smoother process for students to pick up packages and regular mail simultaneously.
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THREE NEW MEMBERS JOIN THE MASON BOARD OF VISITORS Three new members join the Mason Board of Visitors
NEW STICKER REQUIRED FOR HANDICAPPED PARKING SPACES ON CAMPUS
The George Mason Board of Visitors added three new members over the summer: spring semester.
HORACE BLACKMAN
New sticker required for handicapped parking spaces on campus Mason students and employees will now be required to display a disabled parking sticker issued by Parking Services when using handicapped spaces on university property. Vehicles will also need to display a valid parking permit and a handicapped license plate or placard issued by the DMV.
NEW PETERSON FAMILY HEALTH SCIENCES HALL OPENS FOR CHSS New Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall opens for CHSS The College of Health and Human Services will be moving into the newly opened Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall this semester. The five story, 165,000 square-foot building on Patriot Circle and Aquia Creek Lane is the largest facility on Mason’s Fairfax campus. It will house a health clinic, nutrition kitchen, retail space, classrooms and offices for six different academic departments. Former parking Lot H has been removed to provide green space and an amphitheater for the new structure. Faculty and staff will be moving in over the fall, and classes will begin for students in the new building starting in the spring semester.
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School of Music student, Michelle Pepino, working on an original album
Photo Courtsey of Creative Services/EVAN CANTWELL
NEW CHAIR AND EMINENT SCHOLAR JOINS DEPARTMENT OF BIOENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF MUSIC GIFTED $1 MILLION TO FUND NEW SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Bioengineering welcomed its new chair and Eminent Scholar, Michael Buschmann, who started on August 1st. An internationally-respected researcher in the field of tissue regeneration, Buschmann established a multi-disciplinary research program at Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique. His team was responsible for creating new implants and diagnostic instruments used to repair cartilage in damaged knee joints. More recently, he helped create a new class of drugs to treat kidney disease using RNA-delivered nanoparticles. Buschmann’s new lab and research team at Mason will be housed at the Science and Technology Campus.
The School of Music received a $1 million donation to fund scholarships for incoming students from longtime Mason supporter, Sidney Dewberry. The gift will fund five years of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate recipients beginning in the fall of 2018. Mr. Dewberry is a founding member of the Volgenau School’s Civil Engineering Institute and previously served as Rector on the Board of Visitors and chaired the Board of Trustees. Students who receive the new scholarships will be known as “Linda Apple Monson Scholars,” named after the director of Mason’s School of Music.
Horace Blackman graduated from Mason in 1993 before receiving his MBA from the University of Virginia. He is now Senior Vice President at Leidos’ Health Group and was recognized by FedHealthIT Magazine earlier this year for his work with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
ANHAN CHIMALADINNE Anjan Chimaladinne earned his second master’s degree from Mason in 2010. He is Vice President of Operations at Anshul LLC and has served on Governor McAuliffe’s Information Technology Advisory Council.
NANCY GIBSON Nancy Gibson Prowitt is President and COO of Alcalde & Fay, a D.C. lobbying firm. She has previous experience as Regional Communications Manager for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and recently served as President of the Arlington Women’s Civic Alliance.
Tritek is a sorting machine designed to sort mail at a minimum of 10,000 pieces an hour, according to Debbie Free, a representative for Tritek. The sorter only works with small pieces such as postcards and letters, leaving more time for staff to sort and organize packages. However, standing in line cannot be completely eradicated. Students will still have to access the Mason Mail Hub Front Counter for oversized packages. The counter’s hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 7:30pm. An email will state whether the student needs to go to the counter or not. Do you have thoughts on the new Mason Mail process? Let us know for a chance to get published in our Opinions. Email frehman3@gmu.edu with subject “Opinions submission -(Mail)” Photos Courtsey of Fourth Estate/MICHELLE GARDNE
The Peterson Family Health Sciences Hall throughout construction.
Photos Courtsey of Creative Services/EVAN CANTWELL
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CHECK OUT WHAT’S NEW WITH MASON FOOD
FAREEHA REHMAN CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Details on the finished JC renovations and other food around campus Last semester, we reported on renovations starting in the Johnson Center. After Spring break, students saw one side of the JC food court walled off for construction. Both IndAroma and Red Hot and Blue were moved to the bottom level. Now that the JC has been unveiled for the Fall semester, here are your new dining options:
GARBANZO If you are a fan of: Cava Main food options: Plates, pitas, salads, and more can be stuffed with Mediterranean inspired options such as falafel (deep-fried balls of mashed chickpeas or beans), gyro meat (typically beef or chicken cooked on a vertical rotisserie), hummus (a thick spread made of chickpeas), and baba ganoush (an eggplant based dish). Fun fact: Though Southside and the Globe offer some halal meat options, Garbanzo is officially the second location on campus to serve all-halal meat, after IndAroma.
BLAZE PIZZA
WHAT’S CHANGED?
If you are a fan of: Manhattan Pizza
Let’s talk about Taco Bell. You may have noticed that the go-to for cheap eats in SUB 1 has disappeared, replaced by Akeno Sushi. According to Kraner, “The license for Taco Bell was expiring and with the Chipotle signing, Taco Bell chose to end the license.”
or iced tea, bubble tea, and milk tea. Akeno Sushi may not be a permanent fix, however. According to Kraner, it “is under review for a year. Surveys and focus groups will be held during the year to determine the direction for next year.”
Akeno sells not only sushi, but ramen and udon. Their ramen could be a bit tastier than the packs in your kitchen pantry. Flavor options include vegetable miso ramen and seafood ramen, at $7.99. Udon is similar to ramen in that it is noodles and soup, but the udon noodle is much thicker. Udon options include teriyaki chicken, pork, and tempura shrimp, among more. Along with ramen and udon, Akeeno sells three types of tea: regular hot
Lastly, Peet’s coffee fans, brace yourselves: Peet’s locations in Exploratory and Innovation have now converted to Starbucks Proudly Served spots. Starbucks fans, rejoice!
Main food options: Blaze offers fastfired whole pizzas in 180 seconds (3 minutes). Students have the option to order from a selection of signature pizzas for $7.95, such as the “Veg Out.”. Or if you are a bit picky, building your own pizza is the same price. If you’re only hungry enough for a single slice, it’s best to take a walk to Manhattan. Fun fact: Blaze offers gluten-free dough at an additional charge.
STEAK ‘N SHAKE If you are a fan of: Shake Shack Main food options: Students had a taste of this burger joint through the food truck last spring, but with a permanent space in the JC now established, students can easily grab a milkshake, a steakburger and fries between classes.
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CHIPOTLE
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Guac’s a little extra and so is Chipotle’s construction time. Unfortunately for students eager to have the Mexican inspired burritos or bowls, Chipotle does not have a confirmed date to open. According to Mark Kraner, Executive Director of Campus Retail Operations, the permitting process for Chipotle has been a challenge. Whenever Chipotle and Mason can come to an agreement, 120 days will be needed for construction. In the meantime, students will have to continue getting their fix at nearby off-campus locations, such as the Chipotle on Burke Center Parkway.
Fun fact: Mason is the first Virginia university to offer Steak ‘n Shake.
Photos Courtsey of Fourth Estate/MICHELLE GARDNE
Photos Courtsey of Fourth Estate/MIMI ALBANO
FALL HOURS OF OPERATION AKENO SUSHI STEAK ‘N SHAKE SUB 1
Monday - Friday: 8am to 9pm
Monday - Thursday: 11am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday: 11am to 8pm
Friday: 11am to 3pm
GARBANZO
Saturday and Sunday: closed
STARBUCKS PROUDLY SERVED
(Innovation)
Monday - Thursday: 7am to 5pm Friday - Sunday: closed
Monday - Thursday: 11am to 9pm Friday - Sunday: 11am to 8pm
BLAZE PIZZA Monday - Thursday: 11am to 9pm Friday - Sunday: 11am to 8pm
(Exploratory) Monday - Friday: 8:30am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday: closed Photos Courtsey of Fourth Estate/MIMI ALBANO
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ONE PROMISE: 184 UNIVERSITIES PLEDGE SUPPORT SYSTEM Mason Student Body President signs pledge to support students of UVA Less than 24 hours after the incidents that took place in Charlottesville, Va, on August 13, George Mason University President, Angel Cabrera, sent an email expressing his thoughts and concerns to the student body: “I am deeply disturbed by the white supremacist demonstrations in Charlottesville,” Cabrera said. Less than a week after the event, Student Body President David Kanos received an email from Paul Jeremy, the Student Body President of Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. Jeremy started a pledge for all of the Student Body Presidents across the United States to participate in. By signing the pledge, universities show their support for students of the University of Virginia. More than 180 Student Body Presidents from across 40 states, to include Kanos, have signed the pledge. “George Mason is a university that prides itself on its diversity and this petition solidifies that claim,” said Kanos. “We want to show that George Mason welcomes all races and ethnic backgrounds.” Mason’s website states that the student body has representation from over 130 countries, all 50 states and 80 different languages. “After receiving the email, I knew right away I was in support of it,” Kanos said. He talked over the decision to sign it with Student Body Vice President, Kelley Dugan, as well as Associate Director for Registered
Student Organizations and Student Governance, Sara Hemming.
be honest about the issues facing our society.
Both Kanos and Dugan recalled the hate crimes that happened this past May at American University in Washington D.C. The morning after Taylor Dumpson was elected American University’s first African American women Student Body President, bananas were hung around the campus with nooses with demeaning racist comments such as “Harambe” and “AKA” the letters for the Alpha Kappa Alpha historically black sorority Dumpson belongs to.
“It’s scary to be here for school now, knowing the events that occurred just last week. Since UVA is a public university, protesters were allowed to express free speech and gather here. However, it is a little comforting to know that most of the white supremacists were coming from other states and not directly from this area. Although I heard one was a UVA alum,” Lee said.
“The pledge needed to be signed to show George Mason’s students that we don’t stand for that. The events that happened at American University could have happened here,” Dugan said.
CNN reported that on Aug. 16 thousands of people gathered at a vigil created by UVA’s students and faculty members to pay respects to Heather Heyer. Heyer lost her life after a car drove into a group of people protesting the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville.
In 2015, racist images of a dead ape tied in a noose were found in a residence hall at Mason. After this incident, Mason declared its commitment to inclusion.
“These types of events help make the campus feel more secure and safe,” Lee said. “The pledge is obviously a good thing and it helps, but it is not going to stop them.”
“That is why it is a goal this year for the Mason’s Student Government to prevent these kinds of things and to make everyone feel safe and wanted,” said Dugan.
Events like this will continue to happen, but Jeremy’s pledge has made a base network to show that universities are connected and that even though they support the rights to free speech, they do not stand for violence and racist acts.
University of Virginia student Anne Marie Lee said she received an email from UVA’s President, Teresa Sullivan. “They will not succeed. We will not surrender,” Sullivan said. She wrote that in order to move forward and develop as a community, citizens must
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RACHEL MARKFELDER STAFF WRITER
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MASON’S FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION STATEMENT George Mason University believes that through active participation in an intellectually and culturally diverse learning community, students will be better prepared to deal with the issues they will face in a rapidly changing and diverse society. In the presentation of ideas, the University encourages a balanced approach and respect for contrary points of view. Being open to the ideas and opinions of other members of the community will lead to discussion that is characterized by courtesy, mutual respect and charity.
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Congruent with these ideas is the principle that all members of the George Mason University community enjoy the right to freedom of speech and expression.
The right to free speech and expression does not include unlawful activity or activity which endangers or threatens to endanger the safety or well-being of any member of the community. Further, it does not include any activity which materially interferes with the education or well-being of other students or the mission of the institution. It is expected that members of the community will actively participate in programs and activities of the University and will support efforts to foster the identified values of the community. All members of the community are expected to abide by local, state, federal, and international laws.
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CHARLOTTESVILLE AND THE GUBERNATORIAL RACE
ALEXANDER SHEDD STAFF WRITER
How our Virginia leaders’ responses can shape the outcome of the election Protesters of the “Unite the Right” rally assembled in Charlottesville, Virginia’s on August 12th to protest the proposed removal of the statue of Confederate general Robert E. Lee, located centrally in Emancipation Park. They aligned themselves with the Alt-Right movement and abide by philosophies such as neo-Nazism and white supremacy. Many wore cardboard armor or riot gear as they made their way through Charlottesville. According to the New York Times article, “Right and Left on Removal of Confederate Statues,” by Anna Dubenko, published in MONTH AND YEAR, this protest is not an isolated event; many cities in the United States with similar statues have drawn criticism for the perceived invocation of slavery and secession during a time of tense race and class relations. The night before the event, many of
the protesters marched across the University of Virginia campus bearing tiki torches and makeshift weapons to the chant of “blood and soil,” which, according to historylearning.co.uk, is a translated German phrase popularized in the Nazi era meant to demonstrate a xenophobic and racial supremacist sentiment. As counter protesters gathered, the central Charlottesville area quickly degraded into a chaotic scene, with hostilities rising and the protesters being given a notice to evict their designated protest area. The tensions resulted in multiple injuries and the fatality of counter protester Heather Heyer after a car driven by a Nazi sympathizer plowed into the crowd. The event sent shockwaves throughout the country, specifically Virginia, which is currently in the midst of a gubernatorial election, which is quickly drawing
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to a close in November. Although few could have accurately predicted the return of significant organized factions aligned with Nazism and racism (although, according to an article titled “American Nazi Party Leader sees ‘A Real Opportunity’ with a Trump Presidency,” the organized American Nazi Party foresaw an opportunity for a “mainstream political presence” in 2017), the threat is essential to the future of Virginia, and therefore the imminent election. The election itself, one of the only major elections taking place on an “off year,” is an important waypoint to the 2018 midterms, which will demonstrate what level of confidence the voters have in Donald Trump’s Republican party. Democratic nominee Ralph Northam, the current Lieutenant Governor to Governor Terry McAuliffe, responded the day of the rally, before Heyer’s tragic murder, urging counter protesters to not give an “ugly and violent” response, and calling the racist views of the protesters “ugly” in a statement released on his official Facebook page. In the following days he continued his response by mourning with Charlottesville locals in Charlottesville’s Mount Zion First African Baptist Church and First Baptist Church, releasing an official statement telling the Charlottesville white supremacists to “go home and don’t come back,” as well as generally strongly denouncing white supremacy and fascism and offering his condolences to Heyer’s family, and ultimately releasing a second statement supporting the proposed removal of Charlottesville’s
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Lee statue and its transplantation into a museum. His statements have been well-received by the public and echoed by Senator Tim Kaine and Governor McAuliffe. Republican nominee and former Republican National Committee Chairman Ed Gillespie, conversely, has drawn considerable criticism for not denouncing President Trump’s highly controversial statement in which the President called many of the Charlottesville protesters “good people” and declared fault on “both sides” during a press conference aired on live television. In official statements, Gillespie condemned the protesters themselves, saying that “violence is not
an acceptable form of expression,” and declaring that the protesters do not represent conservatism and do not fall onto the political spectrum. Gillespie attended mass at Charlottesville’s Incarnation Catholic Church and extended condolences and regret to Heyer’s family. Ultimately, Gillespie released a statement through his officiial website advocating that the Confederate statues stay in place, although be placed in a more historically educational context, without detailing how he would do so. Northam leads Gillespie by seven points in local election polls, as of data collected August 22. The election will take place on Tuesday, November 7th, 2017.
MESSAGE FROM ÁNGEL CABRERA Dear Patriots, Like most of you, I am deeply disturbed by the white supremacist demonstrations in Charlottesville this weekend. It is heartbreaking that three people ended up losing their lives and others suffered injuries as a consequence of these events. The choice of a college campus to express an ideology of hatred through violence and intimidation appears quite deliberate, precisely because universities like ours work hard to exemplify the exact opposite of what these ideologies assert.
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That is why it is as important as ever that we remain an example of civil and informed discourse, a space where people of all backgrounds, races, and faiths can be free to be and to express themselves without fear. With Mason´s mission as our guide— an inclusive community committed to creating a more just, free, and prosperous world—we stand firmly with our colleagues and neighbors in Charlottesville against racism and bigotry in all its forms. Sincerely, Ángel Cabrera
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COLDPLAY ‘LIGHTS’ UP FEDEX FIELD
DINANDA PRAMESTI STAFF WRITER
It was a sky full of stars and fireworks at Coldplay’s concert Going to concerts always seems to happen for me during the summer, specifically in August. It happened this year, when I got early tickets to see Coldplay at FedEx Field for my friend and I. We’ve always been huge fans of Coldplay. We watched their “A Head Full of Dreams” tour videos on YouTube to mentally and emotionally prepare ourselves for the fireworks, strobe lights, balloons, confetti, xylobands (a light up wristband that the audience gets to wear) and the immense energy they bring to the audience. However, we knew that we weren’t going to be prepared for what was about to come They exceeded all expectations.
Coldplay’s live performance was filled with eye-catching visuals and the stadium illuminated with bright colors. One of the many things that I enjoyed about this concert was that they played most of their chart-topping hits, such as “Yellow” and “Adventure of a Lifetime.” One of the few songs that they opened with was “The Scientist,” a moody and slow anthem that analyzes broken relationships. The audience immediately knew all the lyrics and sang along with fervor. At one point, Chris, the lead singer, stopped to let the audience sing the rest of the lyrics. Along with that, came “Lights” and “Fix You,” which were sentimental songs about broken people.
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Afterwards, they played “Paradise” which is a song about reaching your dreams. The stage was filled with shades of purple and our xylobands synchronized with the lyrics. As the night progressed with stadium anthems such as “Viva La Vida,” “Adventure of a Lifetime” and “Hymn for the Weekend,” Coldplay used their sublime displays of fireworks shooting off into the night sky, gigantic balloons and confetti descending upon the audience, and, of course, lights and smoke machines. The night definitely ended on a high note. We left the concert very satisfied; we could not have asked for anything more. Coldplay finished 30 minutes late, as the audience wanted more songs from them, and they willingly delivered. Photos Courtsey of Fourth Estate/DINANDA PRAMESTI
How to Survive a Music Festival (or Concerts in General) What I learned at Lollapalooza and other concerts In a sporadic turn of events, one of my best friends and I decided to go to Lollapalooza in Chicago this year. The line-up featured all my faves, and everyone else’s: Lorde (rain caused her set to get cancelled midway though), The Killers, Blink-182, Chance The Rapper, The xx, Majid Jordan, Migos, Banks and Lil Yachty to name a few. Somehow it all came together: my friend’s sister had an apartment there we could stay at and the timing of the festival worked with our schedule. I ended up buying plane tickets during class in spring semester, and we got four-day passes for the festival. Despite us missing our departure flight from D.C. to Chicago, Lollapalooza ended up being really enjoyable. I turned 20, Malia Obama walked by me (casual), I met my favorite artist Aminé, and Majid Al Maskati from Majid Jordan made some serious eye contact with me during his set. Readers, I’m glad to say I fell in love instantly. I’ve been to a lot of concerts before, and this wasn’t my first music festival. I’ve been to Sweetlife, a former local music festival in the DMV area, twice before. So, here I am, majorly qualified and ready to enlighten you with my partial wisdom. This way, you won’t end up passing out front row like I did seeing Jidenna at Howard Theater this summer.
BASMA HUMADI STAFF WRITER
COME TO HAVE A GOOD TIME Sometimes the weather may not always be that great or the crowds get annoying, but you’re at a music festival getting to see some of your favorite artists, so enjoy! Put your best foot forward and enjoy yourself !
STAY IN AND GUARD YOUR PERSONAL SPACE One of my biggest pet peeves at concerts or festivals is standing in a general admission crowd, having the people around you constantly bumping into you, pushing you forward, or generally just disregarding your own space. It’s hard to keep a “personal bubble” since everyone’s standing close to each other, so I won’t suggest that, but guard your space and be considerate to others- even though they might be super annoying and disregarding your space anyway.
TRY LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA Sometimes it can be a while waiting in between sets for the next artist you like to perform. So, my suggestion is to try looking for interesting things to do in the area where the music festival is taking place. Since Lollapalooza was in Chicago, there were hundreds of different things to do in the city. Going out to explore whatever city you’re in while you have the time could make the music festival-going experience much more enriching. That is, unless you’re at Coachella or something, camping out in the middle of nowhere.
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KNOW YOUR LIMITS On the first day of Lollapalooza it started to rain- it wasn’t anything very serious at the time, just some light rain. We bought some ponchos while ducking for cover at one of the lollapalooza tents, but my friend and I knew we didn’t want to stay for the rest of the night outdoors in the rain only to come home feeling muddy, gross and sticky. So, we left and it was a good decision on our half because later it started thunder storming and all the sets that night- Lorde, Muse and Lil Uzi Vert- got cancelled midway through. Know what’s good for you to do and don’t put yourself through unnecessary hardship, even if one of your favorite artists may be performing. This isn’t the end all be all and your comfort is worth more than putting yourself through tiresome experiences.
HAVING A “GOOD SPOT” ISN’T EVERYTHING As a recovering One Direction fangirl, I understand the importance of needing to have a good spot, but don’t get so caught up in trying to get a good spot -- whether it be by pushing your way through a crowd, or standing all day through endless performances so you can save a spot in the front -- that you don’t have a good time. Chances are through your favorite artists’ performance your feet will be hurting the entire time and it won’t be that fun.
TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF Student, Basma Humadi, alongside Rapper Aminé
Photos Courtsey of Fourth Estate/BASMA HUMADI
This is the kind of lame, cliché advice, everyone always gives- it is important, though. Drink water, listen to your instincts, and again, don’t put yourself into uncomfortable situations. Have a nice time, eat good food and bop to your favorite songs!
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WELCOME 2 MASON A Month of Patriot Pride and Entertainment MOIRA SNYDER
AUGUST 25TH ANNUAL LUAU & PIG ROAST
CONTRIBUTOR
5:30pm – 9:00pm @ Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel 4515 Roberts Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Snyder is a local high school senior who is interested in pursuing journalism as a career, and is considering George Mason University as her next step in achieving higher education. Always wanting to write and interested in anything that has to do with literature, Snyder knows that is the general field of which she wishes to pursue once she graduates high school. Having taken four years of newspaper and journalism already, along with a year of creative writing, and four years of Cambridge English (like advanced AP courses), she surrounds herself in words and authors and loves every second of it.
Every year, the Catholic Campus Ministry Chapel has hosted this luau and every year it is a succeeded at providing an abundance of lively entertainment for freshman students. This year the Chapel will be hosting its festivities behind President’s Park where there will be a pig roast, drinks, and games that include a mechanical bull and obstacle course. Students will be able to dance to music and chat with their classmates, providing them an opportunity to form friendships and connections on campus.
Incoming students are given the opportunity to become involved in the Mason community and to share its renowned spirit during the campus-wide, six-week event known as, “Welcome2Mason” which hosts a series of activities created by student organizations, faculty, and staff with the goal of spreading Patriot pride through August 24 to September 16. For generations, Mason has welcomed new students in creative and imaginative ways. In the past, students were able to participate in activities that ranged from simple pizza parties to ultimate dodge ball games. Welcome2Mason allows incoming and potential students to experience life as a Patriot with all its pride and spirit, from the pep rallies, dances, and spirit wear to the more social and academic sides of Mason such as student organizations and sports. This six-week period is packed full of activities and events with the objective to spread Patriot pride and spirit while also providing a bit of educational advice in a more interactive way. Through the eyes of a potential freshman, here are some of the events that stood out.
AUGUST 26TH: BOOKSTORE VIP NIGHT 6:00pm – 8:00pm @ Johnson Center Bookstore Mason’s campus bookstore in the heavy trafficked Johnson Center is hosting a VIP Night that offers a wide range of lively activities such as carnival games, prizes, snacks, and free items. New students are given the opportunity to explore where their resources are for textbooks, spirit wear, etc., while also being able to meet new people.
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AUGUST 26TH – 27TH: MASON MAYHEM
AUGUST 29TH: PIZZA AND POLITICS
Saturday the 26th at 8:00pm – Sunday the 27th at 12:00am in The Hub
7:30pm – 9:00pm at JC George’s
For people who are lively and fond of making memories, then Mason Mayhem is the perfect event. Mason’s Patriot Activities Council is hosting this chaotic event and has created it with multitudes of activities inside the Hub including a DIY station, Glow Airbrush Tattoos, Glow Mini Golf, a Relax-station, and at 11:00pm the main event:
The student-led organization, George Mason Democrats, is hosting their third annual free pizza dinner and discussion. The organization will be inviting elected officials and candidates to further students’ knowledge on the 2017 election, followed by trivia questions and games. The organization hopes to encourage new students to become more involved in political events and issues while simultaneously being involved in the community and local campaigns.
GLOW PARTY! Like most events, there will be free food, snacks and drinks for everyone attending. PAC expects students to have the best time at this event; PAC’s Vice President of Publicity, Alexis Loar says it is “Almost hard to describe because so much is going on…It’s literally mayhem!” AUGUST 27TH: GLANCE INTO GREEK 12:00pm – 2:00pm at the North Plaza / East Plaza (Rain Location: Dewberry Hall) With over 35 Greek letter organizations that house a diverse population of at least 1,700 students, Mason welcomes new students to take a look into Greek life on campus. Mason Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL) encourages incoming students to see what it is like to be a part of a charismatic community that is involved in almost everything it has to offer life on campus, from leaders, to athletics, to student government.
AUGUST 29TH: SEXUAL CHOCOLATE 8:00pm – 11:30pm at the Johnson Center Cinema (There will be two showings; 8:00pm & 10:00pm) College is the next chapter in an individual’s life that brings about a new sense of freedom, and with freedom comes adventure and exploration. Sexual chocolate is the interactive method of educating yourself on how to have safe sex and learn more about the campus resources. The event provides a different way to learn with a bonus of devouring multiple forms of chocolate cake, and giveaway prizes that follow the program. AUGUST 30TH: STRENGTH’S DAY
AUGUST 28TH: RECREATION SENSATION
10:00am – 2:00pm at the North Plaza
11:00am – 1:30pm at the North Plaza
Mason’s University Life has partnered with StrengthFinder to meet one of its goals as a higher education university: “to become a model Well-Being University”. StrengthFinder is a free, 20-minute online assessment that questions students, faculty, and staff, to discover their skills and talents. The goal is to take those skills and talents, then understand and enhance them. Once students, faculty, and staff have taken the assessment they are then qualified for prizes.
For students seeking adventure and adrenaline, Recreation Sensation is the place to be to receive more information about Mason Recreation. The event will host a series of challenges and games, along with information about employment opportunities and the services that Mason Recreation provides. Full-time students who are physically motivated, or who simply would like to swim a few laps, a full membership is included. This provides an opportunity to join activities that Mason Recreation offers such as: club and intramural sports, team-building exercises, the Edge, aquatic facilities, personal training, yoga and pilates, self-defense, etc.
AUGUST 30TH: PART-TIME JOB FAIR 11:00am – 2:00pm in Dewberry Hall (Bottom Floor of the Johnson Center) Students in need of a job, or who are looking for a temporary occupation while receiving an education, are being given the option to explore off- and on-campus employment opportunities at the Part-Time Job Fair. Mason’s University Career Services is hosting the event with at least 50 off-campus employers that are looking for new help. Prior to the event, there are Jump Start workshops that will assist in preparing students with making memorable first impressions, and responses, and how to both physically and mentally prepare yourself for potential hiring opportunities. AUGUST 30TH: MIX@FENWICK OPEN HOUSE 12:00pm – 4:00pm at the MIX@Fenwick
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This is a grand event that lives up to its description: it is 1,400 square-feet of space that made its grand opening in June of 2017 and is focused on teamwork between students. At this event, new students and curious eyes will be able to watch staff and
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volunteers demonstrate 3D printing, sewing, vinyl cutting, heat press, 3D scanning and Virtual Reality Headsets. AUGUST 30TH: MASON HILLEL PRESENTS: TIE DYE PALOOZA 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the North Plaza Hosted by Hillel, Mason’s Jewish Student Association, students are encouraged to come and join the fourth annual tie dying event. There will be free food, and many interesting people to form connections with in the Jewish community, and the best part – tie dye shirts! All supplies are provided by the organization; therefore you will only need to bring yourself and are advised not to wear nice closes due to this being a messy activity. AUGUST 31ST: PRESS PASS: THE STUDENT MEDIA EXPERIENCE 4:00pm – 6:00pm in Student Media at the Hub, in Room 1201 For incoming students who are interested in media production, radio, television, or any form of journalism, this event opens the door for that path. Mason’s Student Media is allowing new students the chance to take an inside look at how Mason’s student-operated newspaper, radio station, television network, literary journals, magazines, and more, are able to capture the voice of the student body and share it campus-wide. There will be a tour of the studios and newsrooms and copies of the latest publications to take with you. Student Media’s Fall Open House is a chance to introduce students to new people, new opportunities to get involved in campus life, and of course, free food! AUGUST 31ST: IVTH NIGHT 8:00pm – 11:30pm at the North Plaza The biggest event of the week will have free food, games, gadgets, and more cool stuff! You can take with you the specialty fight shirt, which showcases the lyrics to the famous Mason fight song. It’s a must-have at any and all Patriot basketball games. SEPT. 1ST: COLLEGE COLORS DAY 11:00am – 2:00pm at the North Plaza / East Plaza A Mason tradition, College Colors Day is a chance to demonstrate school spirit by wearing green and gold all day! There will be free prizes, t-shirts, food, music, and plenty of amusement. In their “Mason gear” students can pose and take pictures with the Patriot, G-Men, and Cheerleaders where they can also get some more free things. The day is a marvelous and favorable day to kick-stark school spirit and pride. SEPT. 1ST: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOOL: WELCOME2MASON 3:30pm – 6:30pm at the Hub in VIP Room 2 Like many of Mason’s student organizations and honor societies, NSCS will be welcoming back its members and saying ‘hello!’ to new students as they venture into a brand new year. However, NSCS will be introducing a new program where its members will be mentoring freshman students and assisting them and making sure that they make a successful transition into college. SEPT. 1ST: BUILD-A-BURGER 4:30pm – 6:00pm at Hanover Hall & Common’s Courtyard Mason’s Honors College is hosting its eighth annual signature Build-a-Burger event where students, faculty, and staff are able to eat fresh food, including vegetarian options, from Brion’s Grille. Along with co-sponsors, Housing and Residence Life, the two believe the event is important in developing a sense of belonging in Mason’s living and learning community, and that this is the perfect way to do so.
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there are “people here…that care about them and want them to succeed.” There will be presentations about LGBTQ+ resources, academic programs, and student organizations, along with a panel for students to answer questions about LGBTQ+ life on campus. SEPT. 5TH: STUDY ABROAD ICE CREAM SOCIAL 3:00pm – 4:00pm at the Johnson Center in Meeting Room A SEPT. 5TH: MEET THE DREAMERS 4:30pm – 6:30pm at the Hub in Meeting Room 4 SEPT. 6TH: GET CONNECTED FAIR 11:00am – 2:00pm at the North Plaza / SUB 1 Quad The campus’s largest student organization fair ever! Official Mason student organizations such as club sports, Greek life, and many service departments and community partners attend to recruit new students. SEPT. 7TH: CEHD BLOCK PARTY 3:00pm – 5:00pm at Thompson Hall Lawn + Finley Parking Lot SEPT. 7TH: PEACE POETRY WORKSHOPS 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Merten Hall in Room 1204 SEPT. 8TH: WATER BALLOON FIGHT WITH FRUIT KABOBS 3:00pm – 4:00pm in President’s Park SEPT. 8TH: GRADSTRAVAGANZA – THE GRADUATE STUDENT WELCOME 3:30pm – 7:30pm at the Johnson Center on the Third Floor, and at the Hub SEPT. 9TH: AMAZING RELAY 10:00am – 3:00pm at SUB 1 Quad SEPT. 9TH: COME KICK IT: KICKBALL TOURNAMENT 11:00am – 2:00pm at RAC Field
SEPT. 4TH: LAVENDER ORIENTATION 6:30pm – 10:00pm at the Johnson Center Bistro Mason’s Pride Alliance is hosting its first Lavender Orientation, where its goal is to make it known to students that Mason is “a vibrant, open community” and that it has multiple resources to support LGBTQ+ students. Emily Vaughan, Director of Advocacy, Pride Alliance, says that the main goal for this event is for students to leave and begin their time at Mason knowing that
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PART-TIME JOBS ON CAMPUS Mason students share their experiences working on campus. Once all this is completed a cadet will earn the ranking of Cadet First Class. In addition, cadets must take a training course on motor vehicle and golf cart safety as well as first aid and CPR training.
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Serve and Protect Serving as a cadet during my freshman year definitely changed my perspective and made me realize I want to interact more with the Mason community because the program bridges the gap between officers and students. As a cadet you have many duties. Shifts are broken into the categories of Traffic Control, Dining Hall, West Lot, and Patrol shifts, as well as special assignments. On traffic shifts cadets direct traffic throughout the campus. During patrol shifts, cadets complete building checks, provide unlocks and provide safety escorts for students and faculty. On dining shifts we are posted at Ike’s and Southside to ensure the safety of students throughout the weekend. Special assignments cover an array of events, including concerts in EagleBank Arena. During these cadets often direct traffic for the event and visitors coming to campus. Appearances by political figures are considered special events as well. A cadet’s duty will typically depend on the event and what is needed for that. Driving is a huge part of the cadet job. We patrol the campus in our vehicles as well as use them for safety escorts. Because the campus is a highly populated by pedestrians it is important to look for people crossing the street and follow all traffic laws when driving a state-issued vehicle. Training to be a cadet is quite demanding. After being hired, trainees go through about 16 hours of training over one weekend. Then, they have to complete field shadowing of current cadets to gain experience, as well as pass a map quiz, a manual exam, a traffic practical, and a patrol practical.
Students can receive valuable knowledge from the cadet program if they utilize it appropriately. Students gain discipline, a strong work ethic, and the ability to communicate with the public. Several shifts last until two in the morning, so cadets must learn to balance school and work. All of the training and work experience gained from being a cadet can help an individual pursue a career in law enforcement. For example, cadets learn how to properly communicate with dispatch. In addition, cadets work closely with the university’s Department of Police and Public Safety. Today there are several officers within Mason’s police department who were once cadets themselves. The networking opportunities from being a cadet are many. Not only do you work directly with Mason Police
but you sometimes interact with Fairfax officers as well. In addition, when you work special assignments you often get to meet the important individuals visiting Mason. For example, several cadets met Joe Biden at the “It’s on Us” sexual assault awareness event held this past April. While there are many great experiences that come along with serving as a police cadet, one truly stands out to me. My best moment as a cadet was when I was a representative for an Honors College Black Ambition event. We discussed new ways to better the campus and maintain student safety. This really changed my perspective and made me realize that I was in a position that could bring change to our campus. For anyone considering a career within the law enforcement area or you are just someone who wants to make a difference on campus, I encourage you to look into the Police Cadet Program and see for yourself just how great it is.
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Gold and Green As an Environmental Science major who loves to garden, interning at the President’s Park Greenhouse (PPG) was the perfect opportunity to gain experience in my field. I applied for the greenhouse
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Find Your Team When you are surrounded by people who care for you it is easier to enjoy yourself. You surround yourself with likeminded people and everyone strives for a similar goal. At Mason Recreation, we have the goal of creating a multifaceted, enjoyable, and safe environment where patrons may exercise, interact with others, and further develop their well-being. I was interested in working with Mason Recreation from the time I got to campus. I knew that I did not want a typical “office” job; I needed to be able to move around, speak with others, Photo Courtsey of Creative Services/ALEXIS GLENN
Learn more: green.gmu.edu and have the opportunity to engage with the Mason community. One day while I was exercising at the Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC), I saw an employee and asked her about Mason Recreation and if there were any ways that I could get involved. After that interaction, I knew that Mason Recreation was the team I wanted to be on. I applied on their website that day, and everything took off from there.
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internship my second semester at Mason and registered for a one-credit internship course. The President’s Park Greenhouse is unique in that thte plants are grown hydroponically, meaning without soil, and all harvests go to Ike’s Dining Hall for students to eat. Three days a week, I came in to sow seeds, prune herbs, and harvest microgreens alongside student volunteers, which made up most of the workforce there. Through this experience, I became knowledgeable in botany, the work that goes into food production, and gained expertise with tools like Excel. In addition to developing workplace skills, I worked with like-minded students who also shared an interest in sustainable food production. It was amazing for us all to see the seeds we sowed just two weeks prior grow into lush flavorful greens at the salad bar! Interning at the greenhouse my freshman year was one of the best choices I made to enrich my learning experience at Mason.
Being a Fitness Attendant is not always what people think we do. Most often patrons see us cleaning the gym equipment or sweeping the floors, but we are actually an essential part to the way our facilities function. Yes, cleaning and laundry are a part of our duties, but we are also there for the patrons when they are unsure of how to use our equipment. We are also First Aid/CPR/AED certified, so we act as the first responders in the case of an emergency on the fitness floor. Working with Mason Recreation is such a fun experience, especially if you love interacting with people. It gives you the opportunity to speak with those you wouldn’t otherwise see, as well as see your friends working out. Our facilities also have convenient locations near each neighborhood on campus so wherever you live, there is a facility close by to work in or work out! Learn more: recreation.gmu.edu
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Note: The Women’s Soccer team’s match against Howard was not final as of publishing time. All statistics, notes, and records reference prior to the start of the game.
Some familiar faces will not be suiting up for George Mason’s Men’s Basketball team this year. Five players, DeAndre Abram, Danny Dixon, Kameron Murrell, Kamari Newman, and Troy Temara, transferred-out of the program this off-season.
It is the first game of the winnable non-conference slate for the Patriots. Other than Michigan and the rest of their ‘to be named’ WNIT opponents, there is only one other team that finished in the top 100 of the RPI last season on the schedule. Drake finished 26th in the RPI and made the NCAA Tournament last season but Mason might not even play them depending on the scheduling of the Colorado Thanksgiving Tournament.
A new year of competition is set to begin for Mason Athletics. Many teams are on the precipice of breaking through and becoming a consistent force in their respective conferences, while others are just trying to turn around their fate from the previous season. Either way, expect stronger performances on the fields and courts as George Mason looks to challenge the norm in 2017.
CHALLENGING SCHEDULE STUNTS WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM EARLY Already one team is well into the start of their 2017 season: the Women’s Soccer Team. Heading into this year, the team is hoping to build off of back-to-back Atlantic 10 Semi-Finals appearances. Their goal is rather large too: a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Whether they get that bid by winning the Atlantic 10 championship or earning an at-large berth does not matter to head coach Todd Bramble. Entering his third year with the team, Bramble has already helped the program achieve their best season since 2009 with a 13-7-1 mark in 2016. Coming off the incredible performance, and the No. 4 seed in the Atlantic 10 tournament, the projection for this team continues to rise. However, to achieve their goal there is a tough task ahead. During the off-season Bramble fabricated an intense and challenging non-conference schedule. On the docket for the team are four Power-5 programs, including Big Ten runner-up Rutgers on September 8. They will have to do this while losing four starters, and 10 overall rostered players, from last season. The coaches pre-season poll had the team on pace to make the Atlantic 10 tournament for the third time in a row by placing the squad sixth of 14 teams. Last year’s tournament champion Dayton has been chosen to be the favorites for the year and regular-season champion, Saint Joseph’s, in third place. Keep in mind throughout the season, only the top eight programs qualify for the postseason. Already though it has not been the start the team anticipated. A season-opening road loss to Old Dominion (4-1) and a home shut-out against Tennessee (1-0) has the team at a 0-2 hole to start the year. This week the team hosts Wake Forest on Friday, September 1 and Maryland on Sunday September 3. Both games are at George Mason Stadium with kick-off
NEW HEAD COACH, NEW ERA FOR WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL TEAM After two seasons with Jackie SimpsonKirr at the helm of the George Mason Women’s Volleyball team, the program will be moving in a different direction with her decision to step down as head coach this past summer. As a result, Aylen Ilkson, the former director of volleyball operations for North Carolina, will step up into the role. Ilkson becomes the seventh person to ever hold the head coaching position in program history. She is the third coach in the past four years for George Mason. Prior to George Mason, Ilkson’s only head coaching experience was two years at the United States Coast Guard Academy. Leading the team to a 41-21 record in two seasons, she then became the assistant at Dartmouth before moving to North Carolina. Looking to continue building up the program after steady progression the past two seasons, she will have a talented senior class. Starters Jordan Glass and Sydney Fanoga have seen action for three straight seasons, both becoming starters their sophomore year. The team will be built with experience as only three players are coming on as freshmen this season. Starting the season with four straight tournaments, the team will be tested early. This will be followed up by jumping straight into Atlantic 10 action. In the annual pre-season coaches poll, George Mason was selected last after finishing one place higher in 2016. Already the team has recorded the first win under the head coach by defeating Presbyterian College 3-1 in their final contest of the Benson Hospitality Invitational. Overall the team left the event with a 1-3 record. Senior setter Kelly Schaller was the only Patriot named to the All-Tournament team after averaging 9.54 assists per set. Under Simpson-Kirr the program had a 17-39 record, with 2015 being their best year since 2009. Ilkson was brought in after a nation-wide search looking to continue to build the program.
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To say that last season was bad for the Men’s Soccer team would be an understatement. With a 2-12-2, the program endured their worst season in nearly forty years. Easily it was the worst under the tenure of head coach Greg Andrulis, but the team is primed for a comeback this year. This off-season the team graduated the last remaining class that was a part of the 2013 Atlantic 10 Championship team. Goalkeeper Steffan Kruas, along with forwards Zach Herstek and Daniel Hoffman were some of the key players to say farewell to the squad. Overall there are six starters that will be missing as the season just kicked off this past weekend. Do not let that fool you though, this season the men’s soccer program has a good dose of experience and youthful talent that can make some noise in a loaded Atlantic 10. Senior Henning Dirks will look to lead the offense after scoring 12 goals and 12 assists in three seasons. On his two sides with be budding sophomores Tunde Akintosotu, a member of the 2016 A10 All-Rookie team, and Tolu Ibikunle. While in between the posts the Patriots will be looking for a new starter, their back-line is fully stocked. Three of last year’s defensive starters are back with Gilian Buijk on track to see more time, instead of coming off of the bench. Their track will not be easy, nor is the team on track for a banner year, but it will not be a repeat of last season. The team started their season off with a defining 2-1 victory over nationally ranked Coastal Carolina this past Friday night. Goals were scored by both Akintosotu and Dirks. They have come a long way from last year, but still have a ways to go. Note: The Men’s Soccer team’s match against American was not final as a publish time. All statistics, notes, and records reference just prior to the start of the game.
FIVE TRANSFERS LEAVING MEN’S
Transfers are the name of the game in college basketball, so there should be no worry for George Mason fans. In particular, transfers during the first handful of seasons with a new head coach happen all the time. None of these players were starters, nor were they in a position to take a starting spot this season or next. The one who had the best chance to become a starter would be Temara, but he would be battling Daniel Relvao and freshman Greg Calixte for time down low in the paint. After his performance last season, there is no guarantee that he would have earned that spot. Of the transfers, the highest minutes on the court was Newman, averaging 15 minutes a game off of the bench. Newman has to come as the biggest shock and the biggest loss of this group. Off the bench, he had 4.7 points a game and was 33 percent shooting from behind the arc. However, like the others he was down the line on the guard depth chart, and quite frankly, he could easily be the starter at another school. Already each player has found a new home. Abram and Newman will see action against each other in the Horizon League for a couple seasons as they committed to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Oakland respectively. Murrell will move down to Division II at St. Thomas Aquinas, Dixon moves to UMKC, and Temara will play with the junior college Palm Beach State this year. Again, this is not a sign of bad things for the men’s basketball program. More so that head coach Dave Paulsen keeps bringing in top recruits and there is not enough playing time to go around.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM READY FOR NEXT STEP WITH TOUGH START OF SCHEDULE Immediately the 2017 season is going to be a year where the Women’s Basketball team must prove their worth. Accepting an invite to the Preseason WNIT, the team will open up their year against the 2017 WNIT Champions, the Michigan
Other than those two tournaments, there are nine other non-conference games and seven of them will be at home in EagleBank Arena. Nothing is guaranteed, but there is a strong possibility the program could enter conference play with a winning record at the start of the new year. The team returns eight players who logged considerable minutes last year, three of them being starters. Sophomore Jacy Bolton is the team’s top returning scorer with 8.6 points a game last season.
WIFI UPGRADE AT EAGLEBANK ARENA No need to worry about your data plan when heading to a basketball game this season. This summer George Mason Athletics announced a new partnership with Mobilitie to enhance the wireless network at EagleBank Arena. The company has a history of working with some of the top sporting venues in the country. This includes the Kentucky Derby, the Honda Center, and Camping World Stadium. While increasing the overall broad coverage at the Arena, it is intended to bring faster upload and download speeds, and improved reliability as compared to the previous wireless network. Across the facility there are several small digital antennas, remotes, and over a mile of fiber and coax cable to help pull of the goals of the new network. This coverage will be available during all EagleBank Arena events, not just limited to the men’s and women’s basketball games. For years the coverage at the arena has been spotty at best. It is notorious among students for having terrible speed and does not meet the modern day demands for sports entertainment. Watching a sporting event is more than just sitting and watching a game. Now, that has grown to engaging on Twitter and other social media platforms and even watching and following along to another game.
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But in short, homework is no longer an excuse for not making out to a game.
MARQUISE MOORE TRYING TO FIND NEXT STEP AT THE PRO LEVEL Despite the success of Marquise Moore during his senior season at George Mason, there are still some that are not convinced of the double-double phenom. This summer Moore tried out for two teams the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets and had encouraging performances in live-ball action drills. Yet neither team, or any team in the NBA, took a stab at him during the summer leagues. Averaging 16.9 points and 10.9 rebounds last year for Mason, Moore has a unique skillset for a guard. His ability to attack the rim, with or without the ball, is difficult to teach a player once they get to the professional level. Currently, the Mason graduate is in limbo trying to decide whether to take a G-league route to the NBA or if he should try and find success internationally where there are more opportunities. Earlier this month, the 6’2” guard earned a spot at the G-league Player Invitational in Chicago but has yet to hear back from any teams. Many Mason fans know that whichever team were to pick him up is sure to get a steal that can have an instant impact.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL STAR GOES PROFESSIONAL OVERSEAS While Moore is still trying to find his footing, Bridget O’Donnell had an opportunity open up for her overseas. Over the summer the 6’6” center signed a professional contract with a team in the Czech Republic. The team, SBS Ostrava, begins play at the end of September. She will be playing in the ZBL, a 12-team league in the Czech Republic which features numerous WNBA players. Her contract will be a two-way contract that will allow her to play in the Australian summer league at the end of her season with SBS Ostrava. In two seasons with George Mason, she accumulated 45 blocks by only seeing 10 minutes on the court per game. Her point totals were not high, 1.9 a game, but brought down 2.4 rebounds in her little time in action.
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PROFESSIONAL RANKS Completing the professional sports round-up, two players from the Men’s Volleyball team will be playing professionally after four seasons with the Patriots. Jack Wilson and Radoslav Popov both signed contracts following their careers. Wilson, an opposite hitter, will play in Finland for the Kokkolan Tiikerit. The team plays in the Champions League, one of the most prestigious volleyball leagues in the world and is enjoying recent success on the court. This past season with the Green and Gold, he earned a First Team All-EIVA honor while leading the Patriots in kills (331), kills per set (3.48), points (390.5), points per set (4.11) and service aces (31). Popov returns home to play with Pirin Razlog in Bulgaria. With the Patriots, the outside hitter earned EIVA Newcomer of the Year Award in 2014 and was selected to the EIVA First Team. He also was named to the All-EIVA Second Team in 2015 and made the All-EIVA All-Tournament Team twice in 2014 and 2015. While these two stars leave Mason, another current Patriot, Brian Negron will be playing with the Puerto Rican National team. Already he played with the team in the Pan American Cup earlier this year in Canada and will compete with the team for the NORCECA Championship in September.
WATCH ALL OF THE MASON ATHLETICS ACTION ON YOUR TV! Where can you watch all of these teams? Right in the comfort of your dorm! Student Media is proud to celebrate the fifth year of the Sports Broadcasting Team broadcasting events for George Mason Athletics. The group is the exclusive providers of the Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Baseball, Wrestling and Lacrosse home games. In addition, the team broadcasts select Men’s Basketball home games and home contests for the Women’s Basketball team. Last season the team set a record for 110 broadcasts throughout the year. This season, the team looks to expand their coverage to include the Softball team this spring. All games can be watched on Mason Cable Network, channel 8.1 on-campus. If you are not an on-campus resident, the games can be watched online on the A10 Network at atlantic10.com. Interested in becoming a part of the team? No experience is required, just email sportsdesk@ masoncablenetwork.com.
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LIVING WELL AT MASON Being a student can be challenging mentally, emotionally, and even physically. It can also be extremely rewarding, filling you with new ideas, information, and energy about the field you are studying. All students (graduate, undergraduate, and non-traditional) have complex lives; many of us work partor full-time while attending school and have families and other responsibilities that challenge our ability to maintain a healthy life balance.
So, how are you taking care of yourself in the midst of classes, family, friends, work, and life in general? Feel like you need help or guidance to manage the demands of being a student? Mason offers a host of resources and support services dedicated to helping you thrive:
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As you may know, Mason has made a commitment to become a model well-being university by helping students, faculty, and staff build a life of vitality, purpose, resilience, and engagement. To help you better understand how well-being impacts your daily life, Mason has identified five distinct “domains” that work together to make up the full picture of personal well-being:
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Well-being is more than just a concept, it’s a way of living. Mason wants to know how you are doing on your own human journey toward greater well-being, and is currently seeking student submissions that tell your story in your own words.
PURPOSE WELL-BEING: Liking what you do each day and being motivated to achieve your goals
SOCIAL WELL-BEING: Having strong and supportive relationships and love in your life
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In 500 words or less, tell us how you’re doing in your quest to live a life of vitality, purpose, resilience, and/or engagement. What strategies have helped you change your life for the better? What happened when you implemented positive changes to improve an area of well-being? Feel free to submit as many stories as you would like about lessons learned and what makes your well-being journey unique. Thank you for your contributions! Learn more and submit: https://wellbeing.gmu. edu/articles/10983
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FINANCIAL WELL-BEING: Effectively managing your economic life to reduce stress and increase security
COMMUNITY WELL-BEING: The sense of engagement you have with the areas where you live, liking where you live, and feeling safe and having pride in your community
PHYSICAL WELL-BEING: Having good health and enough energy to get things done on a daily basis Photo Courtsey of Creative Services/EVAN CANTWELL
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