Can I Vote at Merten Hall on Election Day?
If You Live On Campus, the Answer Is YES! But Keep Reading… If you’re a Mason student living in an on-campus residence hall, you may be wondering if you can vote at Merten Hall on Election Day (Tuesday, November 8th). The short answer is yes, but there are a few things you should know… Virginia’s...Continue reading→
2022 “Get Out the Vote” Cookie Contest
A Tasty Reminder to VOTE on Tuesday, November 8th Student Media, Mason Votes, and Mason’s student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists teamed up to host an election-themed cookie decorating contest one week before Election Day 2022. 40+ students stopped by the event to decorate a cookie and share their creation via social media...Continue reading→
VIDEO: Student Voices on 2022 Elections
Mason Students Share What’s Motivating Them in 2022 The students of COMM 145 (Newspaper Workshop I) interviewed their peers on why voting is important and which issues were influencing their vote in 2022. Here is what they found… Special thanks the students of COMM 145: Madalyn Godfrey, Carson Alger, Claire Kim, and Peter Hoang. Video...Continue reading→
Guest Opinion Column: College Libertarians
“All of Your Freedoms All of the Time” or Why You Should Register Libertarian By: Richard Fast (Econ PhD), College Libertarians President What is a Libertarian? “I’ve heard of them, I just don’t know what they stand for.” “Librarian? Y’all having a party now?” “Something about Alex Jones.” “Hey, you’re with the Aleppo guy. I...Continue reading→
Getting Political @ Mason
Student-Run Organizations Encourage Civic Engagement on Campus By: Madalyn Godfrey, Mason Votes Special Contributor Fall has arrived on Mason’s campus and change is in the air. Leaves are changing colors as the temperature cools down and congressional seats may be changing colors as voters head to the polls on Tuesday, November 8th. Recognized as being...Continue reading→
Get to Know Some of Mason’s Political Student Orgs
Profiles of Four Campus Groups That Want Your Vote By: Gabriel Yossick, Mason Votes 2022 Online Editorial Team GMU Democrats The GMU Democrats serve as the Democratic Party’s representative on-campus. They have worked with candidates like Jennifer Wexton (D-VA.10), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA.7), and Catherine Read for Fairfax City Major. A normal general body meeting...Continue reading→
International Students Weigh In on U.S. Elections
Mason Students from Around the World Share What It’s Like to Watch Elections They Can’t Vote In By: Clarita Orosco, Mason Votes 2022 Online Editorial Team International students have a big presence on campus – they make up almost 10 percent of the Mason student body. International students come to Mason for a higher level...Continue reading→
Connolly and Myles Face Off in Virginia’s 11th Congressional District
Republican Challenger Seeks to Unseat Longtime Incumbent By: Safiya Khan, Mason Votes 2022 Online Editorial Team This year’s midterm election in Virginia’s 11th District is a race between 14-year incumbent Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) and his Republican opponent, Jim Myles, for the House of Representatives seat. Connolly has been the incumbent in this district for over...Continue reading→
Access to Excellence Podcast: 2022 Midterm Elections
Are the midterm elections the most consequential of our time? This story was originally published on October 18, 2022 on Mason’s homepage. Dr. Jennifer Victor, associate professor of political science in Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government, and Mason president Gregory Washington wrestle with that, and you might be surprised at the answer. Want...Continue reading→
Students Can’t Focus on Elections
Midterm Exams Distract from Midterm Voting By: Clarita Orosco, Mason Votes 2022 Online Editorial Team Class work can take up a lot of time, full-time student or not. With midterms going on, many Mason students are in a studying frenzy. Feelings of stress are high. Almost everyone can relate to staying up late and cramming...Continue reading→