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University Life Hosts Pizza & Perspectives Post-Election Event By: Emma Schaible, Fourth Estate Staff Writer This story was originally published on gmufourthestate.com. Fourth Estate is Mason’s official student-run newspaper. On Nov. 11, University Life at Mason Square, in partnership with Mason Votes and the Schar School of Policy and Government, continued the tradition of hosting...

2024 Presidential Election Debrief Watch the live stream via YouTube or RSVP using the link below to participate in person at Mason Square. Date: Monday, November 11, 2024 Time: 6:00-7:15pm Live Stream Link:  https://www.youtube.com/live/jdNTVmhdfpI?si=pGsvZhohh6MFu0VX Location: Mason Square Campus, Van Metre Hall Room 125 & 126 Mason360 RSVP Link: https://cglink.me/2d7/r2275170 Food Provided (free pizza!) This event...

Mason Students Turn Out to Vote On Campus Photos by: Mitchell Richtmyre, Mason Votes Photographer The Mason community turned out to Merten Hall on Tuesday, November 5th in large numbers to cast their ballots and enjoy some “Election Day Fun,” including music, food, exit polls, rock painting, yard games, and more. Merten Hall is the...

Students Voice Their Opinions Ahead of Election Day Join hosts James Hamilton (Student Media Intern) and Mary J. Demarco (SPJ Chapter President) as they interview Mason students about what issues are motivating them to vote in 2024. “What’s Up Mason?” 2024 Election Edition, Part 1: “What’s Up Mason?” 2024 Election Edition, Part 2: Video Editor:...

Mason Offers Resources to Support Your Well-Being When sociopolitical events occur, it is normal to feel anxious or overwhelmed, especially during a close election like we’re experiencing in 2024. Uncertainty about which candidate will win, which laws or freedoms might change, or how the outcome of the election might impact your everyday life can leave...

Mason Students Share Why Voting at Home Matters By: Katie Perschau, Mason Votes Contributor Edited by: Vivien Trent, Mason Votes Copy Editor Many of Mason’s out-of-state students are preparing to vote in their home states during the 2024 presidential election, despite the existence of an on-campus polling location for residential students in Fairfax. Even though...

Students Shake Off the Impact of AI and Celebrity Endorsements By: Benjamin Spitler, Mason Votes Contributor In the minutes following the September 10th presidential debate between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, megastar musician Taylor Swift took to social media encouraging individuals to “do their research” on important topics and stances of...

Patriots Share Why They Plan to Vote in 2024 Watch the video below or on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=aFs0_z606aY Special thanks to Mason Athletics for their participation and Student Media for producing this video! Video edited by: Patrice Pannell

Don’t Forget to VOTE on or Before Tuesday, November 5th! By: Patrice Pannell, Mason Votes Contributor Are you planning on voting in the upcoming November 5th election? Well, if you are, here’s a quick overview of all the ways that you can make your voice heard with less than a week until the polls close!...