By: Zayd Hamid, contributing writer for the PW Perspective For the twelfth consecutive year, George Mason University students met with Virginia legislators to advocate for their and their university’s budget priorities. Mason Lobbies 2025 occurred on February 12th, but due to weather complications, it happened virtually rather than in Richmond. Despite the weather complications, George […]
by Zayd Hamid, Contributing Writer On March 6th, Fairfax City Hall hosted several Democratic candidates for lieutenant governor for a forum. Prosecutor Victor Salgado, State Senator Aaron Rouse, Prince William County School Board Chair Babur Lateef, State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, and former Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney gave remarks to several dozen attendees. The first to […]
by Zayd Hamid As the Virginia General Assembly session progresses, George Mason University students are preparing for their annual advocacy day to Richmond on February 12th. Since 2013, they have met with legislators to share their higher education experiences in support of GMU’s priorities. Kaylee Fernandez, the lead student organizer for Mason Lobbies 2025, underscores […]
by Zayd Hamid Culminating a summer article series on student success, the PW Perspective’s Zayd Hamid spoke with George Mason University Career Services employer engagement consultant Philip Wilkerson III on how students can develop and manage their professional skills in college. Before the podcast recording started, we talked about career success as needing a positive […]
by Zayd Hamid The Fairfax City Council candidate discusses higher education community partnerships, representation and inspiration for young leaders of color, and the unique qualities of Generation Z leadership. A recent graduate of George Mason University – Schar School of Policy and Government’s Master of Public Policy program, Anthony Amos spoke with the PW Perspective’s […]
by Zayd Hamid Moving into a new dorm or apartment for college can feel liberating. Compared to high school students, college undergraduates have a high degree of freedom regarding course scheduling, living spaces, extracurriculars, meal plans, etc. All of these choices are empowering, but come with responsibility. Zayd Hamid did a few things as an […]
by Zayd Hamid Over the weekend, the Republican Party of Virginia held campaign office opening events in Manassas City and Sterling. According to an internal campaign memo obtained by CBS News, these openings constitute two out of the eleven planned “Trump Force 47” offices in Virginia. Manassas is located in Virginia’s 10th congressional district, which […]
by Zayd Hamid Last week, the PW Perspective’s Zayd Hamid spoke with several young voters to gauge their reaction to President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. Now, he reports on feedback from more young voters on the presumptive nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, who has to this date earned more than […]
by Zayd Hamid Following the announcement of President Joe Biden withdrawing from the 2024 presidential campaign, young voters are making their voices heard. Several students and recent alumni spoke with the PW Perspective’s Zayd Hamid regarding President Biden suspending his campaign and subsequently endorsing Vice President Harris. Recognizing the historic accomplishments of the Biden-Harris administration, […]
by Zayd Hamid Navigating through college life can be a hassle in itself. From room and board, to classes (which we’ll get to later), and even finding the right food options, there’s a lot for students to face as they acclimate to a new college. But now, you are also seeing a vastly changing world, […]
