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As I was bidding my first-year acquaintances farewell for the summer back in May, my heart clenched every time someone asked me the age-old question, “So, what are you doing over break?”
United Healthcare will be the University’s student health insurance provider for the 2025-2026 school year, taking over from Aetna, which has been the provider since 2007.
Few high school sports have a death toll. Of course, freak incidents happen — a wayward skate, or a bad tackle. But there is only one high school sport whose athletes are at risk well before any practice or game begins. That sport is wrestling.
Student Council passed a resolution Friday declaring no confidence in the Board of Visitors, expressing frustration with the current presidential search process and condemning what the resolution called the Board’s failure to engage in dialogue about this process with student leaders. The resolution was adopted by Student Council and on behalf of the Fourth Year Trustees and the Second and Third Year Class Councils.
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
When former University President Jim Ryan announced his resignation to the community, he said, “I cannot make a unilateral decision to fight the federal government in order to save my own job.” In the weeks that followed, many dismayed community members expressed regret that the University had not made a more concerted effort to protect Ryan, although doing so would have likely led to a legal battle between the Justice Department and the University.
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
Editor’s Note: This report is not comprehensive but offers a well-rounded snapshot of former University President Jim Ryan’s tenure on Grounds. The archivists will continue to be updated as new coverage is released. You may also view this report as a Google Doc here.
Editor’s Note: This letter was sent via email to the Board of Visitors Aug. 6 before it was published as a guest piece in The Cavalier Daily. There are 141 University-affiliated signatories.
Following a series of Board of Visitors resolutions and inquiries from the federal government earlier this year, the Office of University Counsel sent a four-page document to University leadership outlining directions for compliance with civil rights law in late May. This document was intended to be used as a guide in a University-wide review of all policies, programs and practices to ensure that they comply with federal and state laws, according to an email sent from Christa Acampora, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, to department chairs within the College.
Almost every week at the Downtown Mall, The Southern Cafe and Music Hall hosts Monday Night Mic standup comedy that is free and open to the general public. Pioneered and hosted by Chris Alan, professional comedian who has opened for the likes of Michael Che, Louis C.K. and Amy Schumer, the night allows comedians of all walks of life to try out their material amongst their peers and a small crowd.
The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.
Editor’s note: This article is a humor column.
Following weeks of pressure from the federal government and several concurrent federal investigations from the Justice Department and the Department of Education, the Board of Visitors at George Mason University voted Aug. 1 to maintain President Gregory Washington’s employment contract despite recent scrutiny of his leadership.
Paul Mahoney, the former dean of the School of Law between 2008 and 2016, will serve as the University's interim president following former University President Jim Ryan’s resignation at the end of June. The Board of Visitors announced his appointment at the end of the special meeting Monday.
Justin Bieber surprised the world with his seventh album “SWAG” July 11. He began teasing the album on billboards across various countries and his Instagram July 10, only hours before the drop. Though Bieber is widely considered a pop singer, the album is predominantly R&B — and it is a mostly successful experiment. Overall, Bieber shines where he always has — with his voice and beats — but his lyrics fail to dig deep enough to evoke real emotion.
Students and faculty have spoken, and their distrust is deafening. This week, the Student Council joined the Faculty Senate in passing a vote of no confidence against the Board of Visitors. These two no confidence votes should be seen as what they are — a seething reflection on the Board’s repeated failure to honor its promise of transparency and inclusion.