Students Ride the Mason Vote Van to Polls
George Mason University student exits the Mason Vote Van Continue reading→
What Does It Take to Be Lieutenant Governor?
By Mason Votes Staff Writer Ethan Vaughan When Virginians go to the polls on Nov. 3, they will not be voting for their three statewide officials as one party ticket. This means that the next administration could be a mixture of political parties. It has happened before. When Democrat Tim Kaine won a surprise victory...Continue reading→
Mason Votes Van Will Again Shuttle Students to Polls
By Mason Votes Staff Writer Ethan Vaughan For the second year in a row, the Mason Votes Vans will ferry students from George Mason University’s Fairfax campus to their designated polling place, Woodson High School in Fairfax. The Mason Votes Vans will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and will...Continue reading→
Mason Student Runs for House of Delegates
By Mason Votes Writer Ethan Vaughan Susan Conrad, a master’s candidate at George Mason University studying for a degree in Instructional Technology, is running for the House of Delegates 40th District seat. She is campaigning on a transportation platform that would require raising gas taxes and automobile registration fees. “It’s not going to be popular,”...Continue reading→
Students Respond to Obama’s Nobel Peace Prize
George Mason University students' reactions to President Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Continue reading→
Deeds’ Daughter, Son Campaign for Father at Mason
By Broadside News Editor Amanda Cheek Oct. 26, 2009 The children of Democratic candidate for governor Creigh Deeds came to George Mason University Monday to campaign for their father. Amanda and Gus Deeds were handing out flyers on campus and speaking with students. “Young voters hold a lot of swing,” said Gus, 20, on why...Continue reading→
Out-of-State Students Bear Brunt of Budget Cuts Effects
By Mason Votes Staff Writer Ethan Vaughan Tuition for George Mason University students rose by 9.8 percent for in-state students and 9.7 percent for out-of-state students between the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 school years. These numbers are well in excess of the national average of 6.5 percent. Annual tuition now stands at $7,512 for in-state students...Continue reading→
What Does It Take to Be Attorney General?
By Mason Votes Staff Writer Ethan Vaughan As the Virginia campaign enters its final week, voters are tasked with the important responsibility of electing several key government officials, among them is the Commonwealth’s attorney general. Both Democrat Steve Shannon and Republican Ken Cuccinelli have claimed to be the most qualified for the position, but what...Continue reading→
Oct. 27 Political Minute
Matt Loffman presents an extended edition of the Political Minute as we enter the last week before the Virginia elections. Continue reading→
GMU Talk Back Oct. 21 Edition
George Mason University students list their most important political issues Continue reading→