Election 2024: Political Journalism Class Spotlight
Students Review, Examine Historic Presidential Contest By: Eugenio Mulero, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Communication It’s easy to view the 2024 presidential election as historic. Since the start of the year, the country has witnessed a torrent of plot twists from the major party’s campaigns. With millions of Americans casting their votes to determine the Oval...Continue reading→
RSVP or Watch on YouTube: 2024 Presidential Election Debrief
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...Continue reading→
2024 Election Day Activities @ Merten Hall
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...Continue reading→
VIDEO: What’s Up Mason? 2024 Election Edition
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:...Continue reading→
Don’t Forget to VOTE on Tuesday, November 5th!
Make Your Voice Heard in 2024 Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Early voting has concluded in Virginia, but you still have time to return mail-in ballots or vote in person on Election Day. Here are more details about each option: Vote In Person on Election Day Click here to learn more about casting...Continue reading→
Feeling Stressed About the 2024 Election?
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...Continue reading→
Out-of-State Students Go the Extra Mile in 2024
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...Continue reading→
Is the “Swift Effect” Swaying Mason Voters?
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...Continue reading→
VIDEO: “I Vote Because…” Featuring Mason’s Student Athletes
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
Your 2024 Election To-Do List
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!...Continue reading→