Michael Ross, 22, of Front Royal, has been charged with abduction by force and intimidation, according to an official from the Fairfax County General District Court Criminal Division clerk’s office. Ross was arraigned Feb. 3 at the court and released on bail the same day.
Independent journalist and author Mark Hertsgaard presented his book “Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth.” You have been dealing with environmental issues for a long time. Was there anything that surprised you when you started to write this book? MH: I was surprised by the fact that there were already cutting-edge leaders in government and community organizations around the world who are already dealing with these issues in very ingenious and effective ways. Probably the single most hopeful story is the West African farmers, who, although they are some of the poorest people in the world and although many of them are illiterate and don’t even know the phrase “climate change, “are nevertheless adapting to climate change in a very effective way – by growing trees, a very simple thing to do. It is increasing the yield of their crops, increasing the yield of underground water tables, and the most important thing is that malnutrition in children is plummeting. If they can do it in West Africa, one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth, surely we, with our technological and economic advantages, can do at least as much. Your book talks about how the crisis will […]
Noted writer and environmentalist Mark Hertsgaard visited George Mason University on Wednesday to present a lecture on the issue of climate control and our future in a warming world. Hertsgaard discussed his new book, “Hot: Living Through the Next Fifty Years on Earth.”
New Century College professor Toby Jenkins will “raise up the community that raised her” when she takes students to South Carolina in May to learn about the challenges of renovating a community while still maintaining its cultural heritage.
Christine LaPaille has served as George Mason University’s vice president for University Relations for over five years. A Chicago native, LaPaille has prior experience in public relations, politics and journalism. Despite the current budget cuts, LaPaille said she envisions Mason prospering, in both residential population and research over the next five years.
The Facebook feeds of George Mason University students were ablaze during the week of Jan. 31 when Dippin’ Dots made a welcome debut in the Johnson Center. Although the word spread quickly, it still was not fast enough for everyone to get a cup of the futuristic ice cream. “Our freezer was full and we were afraid that it would all go bad,” said Denise Ammaccapane, resident district manager for Sodexo at Mason. This fear lead to the entire stock selling out. In just two days all the ice cream was gone, but not for good. After the high success rate, an order was put in to ensure that students would once again be able to get Dippin’ Dots ice cream, Ammaccapane said. Mason students who were lucky enough to stop by during the two days were elated to see Dippin’ Dots. Others not so lucky were happy when they learned that the ice cream would be making a return. “There’s not a lot of good dessert options, so I’m looking forward to it coming back,” said Andrew Juloa, a junior music major. After selling out all 781 cups, it was clear that there was a high demand for the […]
The LCD screens around campus will soon have audio as well as video capabilities. “We’re hoping by the end of this month or the beginning of March to have a student government commercial on the LCD screens,” said Nitesh Arora, the undersecretary of media relations for student government.
The speaker for the 2011 Sojourner Truth Lecture Series is set: Brandeis University professor Anita Hill will deliver “Re-imagining Equality: Gender, Race, and Home in America” on March 3.
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has officially classified George Mason University as a “primarily residential” campus. Long considered a commuter school, Mason has increased its profile in recent years through growing academic reputation, student activities and new residential buildings.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Merger between C2M and Broadside 
Mason Week celebrates road to Cabrera’s inauguration 
Women’s lacrosse look forward to A10 after winless season 
Ten Minute Play Festival brings talent to the stage 
Study abroad offers students a chance to work with the African Wildlife Foundation in Kenya
Comments