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Hello George Mason! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Thinking about spring? This Mason history course also fulfills your IT
  • Why Sunday’s Duquesne‑George Mason clash could decide A‑10 postseason hopes

Also on today's calendar: Marian Homes, Inc. 2026 Casino Night Gala and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 72 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain, temps: high: 68, low: 62.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• HIST 390: The Digital Past (gmu.edu) — George Mason students can satisfy their IT requirement this spring with HIST 390: The Digital Past, a course meeting in Horizon Hall that blends Renaissance history with hands-on digital tools. You’ll use platforms like StoryMaps, Twine, and AI to build interactive projects while sharpening research, critical evaluation, and communication skills that transfer well beyond campus.
   

• Duquesne W Soccer Cannot Hold Lead Against Dayton (pittsburghsoccernow.com) — After a 3–1 home loss to Dayton, Duquesne women’s soccer now heads to face George Mason on Sunday in a crucial Atlantic 10 matchup. With the Dukes sitting seventh and Mason projected eighth, this road game in the George Mason community could heavily influence both teams’ chances of reaching the conference tournament.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Local Event: Dine & Discover Windrose: Meet Fairfax's Newest 55+ Active Adult Community (patch.com)
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  • Fight against invasive plants in Fairfax grows (fairfaxtimes.com)

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  • Fairfax County Police Officer Charged With Shoplifting At 2 Target Stores (patch.com)

Chantilly

  • Paisano’s Expands Free Pizza Slice Program To Anyone In Need (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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