OT: Could just be a chemistry experiment gone horribly wrong...

[mason89]

http://wtop.com/virginia/2016/03/3-students-arrested-at-george-mason-u-on-drug-bomb-charges/

 

[Herndon]

Jeeeez. (Am I messed up for right now wishing that JMU was still in our conference? They'd have had GREAT fun with this, and I'd have laughed)

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

Jefferson was generally considered a Pro-Saddam Hussein dorm back in my day, apparently it's now pro-ISIS. Not shocking.
Kids used to be all into sex back in my day, but now they have no idea how to talk to (ie, lie to) girls in this day and age of impersonal communication. Only natural they resort to making explosives if they're not getting laid.

 

[GMUgemini]

Jefferson was generally considered a Pro-Saddam Hussein dorm back in my day, apparently it's now pro-ISIS. Not shocking.
Kids used to be all into sex back in my day, but now they have no idea how to talk to (ie, lie to) girls in this day and age of impersonal communication. Only natural they resort to making explosives if they're not getting laid.

Who needs to lie when all you have to do is swift right?

 

[MasonSAE4]

George Mason: Where innovation is a felony

 

[gmutom]

I'm not sure what the big deal is when they these dudes probably live nearby.

 

[GiantKiller_Co]

Local media is quick to hop on some stupid shit like this but won't report back if it turns out to just be some stupid freshmen doing stupid freshmen things.

As a current student, no one is freaking out. Everyone knows freshmen living in PP are idiots (sometimes).

 

[psyclone]

Today from Campus Police:

Dear Patriot:

We want to share an update regarding the recent incident involving three George Mason University students.

We understand your concerns and frustrations, given recent events both on campus and in the world around us. We want to assure you that campus safety remains our highest priority.

The students who were arrested are barred from campus property. They are interim evicted from student housing and on interim suspension from the university, pending the outcome of the legal process. Because of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and because of the ongoing nature of the investigation, we are not releasing the names of the students involved.

We can tell you that the materials found in the residence hall were in an inert state, and did not pose an immediate threat to the residents of Jefferson Hall and the campus community.

This incident is an ongoing investigation and as more information can be released, we will keep you informed. If you have information regarding this incident, please contact Mason Police Department at 703-993-2810.

Best Regards,

Tom Longo
Interim Chief of Police

 

[GMU92]

Today from Campus Police:

Dear Patriot:

We want to share an update regarding the recent incident involving three George Mason University students.

We understand your concerns and frustrations, given recent events both on campus and in the world around us. We want to assure you that campus safety remains our highest priority.

The students who were arrested are barred from campus property. They are interim evicted from student housing and on interim suspension from the university, pending the outcome of the legal process. Because of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, and because of the ongoing nature of the investigation, we are not releasing the names of the students involved.

We can tell you that the materials found in the residence hall were in an inert state, and did not pose an immediate threat to the residents of Jefferson Hall and the campus community.

This incident is an ongoing investigation and as more information can be released, we will keep you informed. If you have information regarding this incident, please contact Mason Police Department at 703-993-2810.

Best Regards,

Tom Longo
Interim Chief of Police

Did not post a threat to the campus community? People reported flames shooting out of the dorm window! What a crock.

 

[GreenLantern]

They were just lighting their own farts!

 

[Leesburg Chankenstank III]

They were just lighting their own farts!

I laughed

 

[GMUSig03]

They were just lighting their own farts!

Chiao hall strikes again

 

[Walter]

Rush Limbaugh talked about it today. He speculated that they were followers of the religion of peace.

 

[phoenix-arizona]

Boo.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

If they were muslim terrorists - I doubt they would or could make a bomb out of match shavings and PVC pipe. In fact - that set up reminds me of some PiKapp homemade roman candles we made for beach week in our annual crazy zacks parking lot roman candle fight. The report also mentioned there was pot and booze in the room. Sooooo I am thinking nerds trying to be cool and not the jihadi Koran type crew.

 

[GSII]

Crazy Zacks....now that was a blast!

 

[GreenLantern]

Rush Limbaugh talked about it today. He speculated that they were followers of the religion of peace.

Quakers?

 

[Patriotsince81]

Crazy Zacks....now that was a blast!

Back in my day it was quarter a beer night from midnight to 6AM.

 

[GMUSig03]

If they were muslim terrorists - I doubt they would or could make a bomb out of match shavings and PVC pipe. In fact - that set up reminds me of some PiKapp homemade roman candles we made for beach week in our annual crazy zacks parking lot roman candle fight. The report also mentioned there was pot and booze in the room. Sooooo I am thinking nerds trying to be cool and not the jihadi Koran type crew.

I actually just read that most jihadi suicide bombers (or at least a significant percentage) drink and do drugs. Somehow it fits within the profile of those who are recruited by the higher up zealots to blow themselves up.

They seemingly are attracted more to the idea of 70 virgins than actually following the muslim faith.

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Quakers?

the other religion of peace.