The Hatchet’s editorial board looks at the effort to make George Mason University GW’s number one rivals.
It is well known that George Washington was a major proponent of neutrality. In his 1796 Farewell Address, he argued that America should refuse alliances and rivalries equally. But his namesake – this University – has decidedly ignored his advice, and is actively promoting a basketball rivalry with nearby school George Mason. While the campaign may be cheesy even by GW standards, the excitement surrounding the game is a positive sign.