Student Life
Starbucks at Mason: An In-Depth Look
Kevin Loker went behind the scenes at the new Starbucks to get the low-down on the store, its upcoming 24-hour days and its future as a campus hangout. In addition, he investigates a butter croissant...
First Night Mason Welcomes Students Back!
Thursday was the first day of freshman move-in. New and old students gathered for First Night Mason, an annual event sponsored by Student Activities. Students participated in karaoke, relay races, and other events. Starbucks gave away coffee samples, and students seemed to enjoy the start of the new school year.
Starbucks Opens on Fairfax Campus
By Connect2Mason Managing Editor Rachael Dickson
24 hour Starbucks on campus.The very words give me a bit of an excited chill. Mason’s coolness factor just shot way up in my opinion.
I walked into the Mason Starbucks on its first day of business, hoping to talk to a Manager for this story. As a sign of how busy they are preparing for the official start of school next week, I was asked if maybe could do Thursday. Hah. I decided to look around on my own for the day.
New Dining Options for the Fall
By Connect2Mason Director Christian Smith
Fall 2009 promises to have many new dining options. Dining Services has just announced plans for a Chipotle-style restaurant called Burrito del Rey in SUB I opening at the beginning of the fall semester.
Mason Alumna Writes Blog "Life After Mason"
Courtney Erland, a 2009 graduate of George Mason University, is chronicling her experiences living a post-college reality.
Farmer's Market Returns, Moves to Lot K
The Farmer's Market will be relocating to Lot K Wednesday after a two week recess. It will remain there until returning to the North Plaza on August 19, except for June 17 when the North Plaza will host the market due to graduations at the Patriot Center. The Farmer's Market is held every Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Read Connect2Mason's previous coverage of the Farmer's Market