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Irate Person's Behavior Exaggerated
By Connect Mason Reporter James Mink
University police received a call yesterday indicating that an “irate” person was creating a disturbance in Student Union Building I. The call, which originated in the Office of Disability Services, claimed that the individual in question was throwing chairs and threatening people, according to the GMU police department.
The individual's identity has not been made available.
The police department further reported that after investigating the situation, they determined that the individual had simply been upset for not getting “served properly," explained Lt. Anthony Lamanna of the GMU Police.
Speaker: Be Aware of Biowarfare
By Connect Mason Reporter Edwin Mora
George Mason University’s Biodefense Speaker Series featured a presentation on the importance of public awareness of the potential threat posed by biological weapons by Dr. Richard Danzig on March 31 from 6-7 p.m. in Dewberry Hall.
79357: Words From a Holocaust Survivor
Approximately 70 students packed the ground level of the Mason Hall atrium to hear the story of holocaust survivor Manya Friedman last Thursday.Cops Search SUB I for Irate Person
By Connect Mason Director Whitney Rhodes and Managing Director Dane Styler
Photo by Connect Mason Contributor Dan Blau
UPDATED: The suspect in question has been found, and is currently being "involuntarily held" for questioning, according to GMU officer Andrew Galle. - 3/31/08 16:00
At least six officers are searching Student Union Building I for what officers described as an irate person wearing a black or red jacket that spells Northface, according to GMU police officer Calvin Chandler.
The initial complaint was filed by the Office of Disability Services, said Chandler, information that was later confirmed by the Office of Disability Services.
"We always get reports like this, all the time," said Chandler. "Wouldn't you be irate? With tuition and rising prices?"
Check back for updates as they become available.
Protestors Oppose Each Other at Health Expo
By Broadside Asst. News Editor Rebecca Fulton
Photo by Asst. Photography Editor Laura Foltz
Amongst the booths and activities at this year’s George Mason University Health Expo, there was a protestor opposing the military recruitment occurring and additional protestors defending those recruiters. The protesting began after Mason student and former member of the United States military Tariq Khan spotted military recruiters talking to students in front of the Health Expo’s rock climbing wall.
Concealed Carry on Campus Week at GMU
By Connect Mason News Director Elizabeth Stern
Concealed Carry on Campus Week starts March 31 for the GMU College Republicans. They will man kiosks with information on gun rights throughout the week.
They will also be hosting three speakers:
Monday, March 31st, 7 pm. JC Room E
Larry Pratt, President of Gun Owners of America
Provost Review Committee Asks Your Opinion
By Connect Mason News Director Elizabeth Stern
President Merten asked the Provost Review Committee to evaluate the performance and continued contributions of Provost Peter Stearns and make a recommendation to the President. The Provost Review Committee extended an invitation to everyone in the Mason community to assist in this evaluation.
Five town hall meetings will take place:
Arlington Campus
Wednesday, April 2
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
'B.Y.O.B' to Host Student Government Candidates
By Connect Mason Director Whitney Rhodes
The 2008-09 presidential and vice presidential candidates for Student Government will discuss their visions for Mason at 5 p.m. in Eisenhower room G101 in Presidents Park on March 28.
Veterans Association to Race for Kids
By Connect Mason Multimedia Director Grace Kendall
The George Mason University Student Veterans Association is hosting a 5K Walk/Run called Race for the Kids tomorrow, March 29. Money raised from the event will benefit children of deceased veterans through the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund, according to the event's website.
JuicyCampus.com Issued Subpoena in Fraud Inquiry
(U-WIRE) This story was written by Victoria Boggiano, The Dartmouth
JuicyCampus.com, a nationwide college message board known for posts with titles like “Sluttiest girl” or “Best rack (real or fake) on campus???,” is under legal scrutiny for possible consumer-fraud violations.