The first time I opened my George Mason University e-mail account, I was shocked to
discover that it was filled with junk.  

Because e-mail systems are so vast, it’s easy for spammers to slip through and flood student and staff e-mail account, according to student newspaper The Manitoban.   

Most universities already have protections in place to stop spam but there is always a risk that not every e-mail is caught. Also, depending on the system, universities can limit the number of outgoing e-mails from an account within a certain time period. This can probably become problematic for students during midterms or finals time but it stops the flow of spam into their
inbox.  

But if students and faculty monitor their accounts daily, being aware who they regularly send messages too – they’ll be able to tell the difference between legitimate university mail and spam.  

Read the full article at The Manitoban by clicking here.