Celebrate the Holidays at the CFA
This December, students can celebrate the holiday season by treating themselves to a performance at the Center for the Arts.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Stop HIV to Hold Events
Stop HIV to Hold Events
World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, but from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, the Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education will be hosting Stop HIV, an entire week of events dedicated to spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS.
World AIDS Day is Dec. 1, but from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6, the Office of Alcohol, Drug, and Health Education will be hosting Stop HIV, an entire week of events dedicated to spreading awareness about HIV/AIDS.
'1984' Like Present Politics
'1984' Like Present Politics
Taking a concentrated liberal vantage point, Robbins directorial feature disturbs and shocks its audience into personal involvement in the political process.
Taking a concentrated liberal vantage point, Robbins directorial feature disturbs and shocks its audience into personal involvement in the political process.
Student Displays Nudity in New Light
Student Displays Nudity in New Light
In her senior thesis “Feminine Allure: A Photographic Study of the Female Form,” Mason student Monica Voigt wishes to enter into the critical dialogue in an enlightening and raw way.
In her senior thesis “Feminine Allure: A Photographic Study of the Female Form,” Mason student Monica Voigt wishes to enter into the critical dialogue in an enlightening and raw way.
Scholars Host Panel on Human Trafficking
Scholars Host Panel on Human Trafficking
This past Wednesday, the University Scholars Global Awareness Committee sponsored, “Not For Sale: Panelist Discussion on Human Trafficking.”
This past Wednesday, the University Scholars Global Awareness Committee sponsored, “Not For Sale: Panelist Discussion on Human Trafficking.”
Different Picture in Palestine
Different Picture in Palestine
I was happy to read in your previous issue about how Albanian Moslems saved Jews during the World War. Unfortunately, a different picture appears in Palestine.
I was happy to read in your previous issue about how Albanian Moslems saved Jews during the World War. Unfortunately, a different picture appears in Palestine.
Don't Blame Oprah
Don't Blame Oprah
To place blame on Oprah for the horrible crime committed by the child molesters in Africa is one reason why our United States of America is in such disarray.
To place blame on Oprah for the horrible crime committed by the child molesters in Africa is one reason why our United States of America is in such disarray.
A Court of One
A Court of One
Roberts Court or Kennedy Court?
For better or for worse, this is Kennedy’s court now, and he doesn’t plan on allowing that to change.
Roberts Court or Kennedy Court?
For better or for worse, this is Kennedy’s court now, and he doesn’t plan on allowing that to change.
Undergraduate Classes Off the Beaten Path
Undergraduate Classes Off the Beaten Path
A Selection of Interesting Looking Classes in Spring 2008
Are you bored with the classes you’ve been taking lately? Do you really want to get the most out of your elective credits?
Student Passes Out Vegan Alternatives for Thanksgiving
Student Passes Out Vegan Alternatives for Thanksgiving
More than 30 people committed to not consume any meat during Thanksgiving; each person drew with crayons a hand-turkey in show of their support. Others partook of the free food, received vegan literature and asked questions.
More than 30 people committed to not consume any meat during Thanksgiving; each person drew with crayons a hand-turkey in show of their support. Others partook of the free food, received vegan literature and asked questions.
Holiday Home Visits Fun For the First Few Minutes
Holiday Home Visits Fun For the First Few Minutes
Your roommates pack up to head to the airports and fly home for the first time since they left back in September and you are excited to drive the twenty minutes to your house where you can sleep in and not have to worry about what you are going to eat for dinner. It’s time for sweaters, fireplaces, s’mores, turkey and kisses. Wonderful, right? Well, only for about twenty minutes after you get home.
Your roommates pack up to head to the airports and fly home for the first time since they left back in September and you are excited to drive the twenty minutes to your house where you can sleep in and not have to worry about what you are going to eat for dinner. It’s time for sweaters, fireplaces, s’mores, turkey and kisses. Wonderful, right? Well, only for about twenty minutes after you get home.
Assassin's Creed Easy to Get Caught Up In
Assassin's Creed Easy to Get Caught Up In
His name is Abu’l Nuqoud (pronounced “na-kood”). He is the richest man in Damascus in the year 1191 and is referred to as “the merchant king." My latest mission is to take his life.
His name is Abu’l Nuqoud (pronounced “na-kood”). He is the richest man in Damascus in the year 1191 and is referred to as “the merchant king." My latest mission is to take his life.
Bring on the Blood, Gore and Politics
Bring on the Blood, Gore and Politics
How much does the average American care? There’s every chance that this nation may vote in its first African American or female president next year, but these waves often feel more like ripples. Is this a good sign? Have we matured to the point where what was Once Shocking has been rendered benign? Or has the American citizenry become so overwhelmed with the trappings of this Digital Age, with TiVOed television programs, vacuum bots, and Facebook, that the once daunting specter of American Politics is no longer that important (certainly less important than the iPhone)?
How much does the average American care? There’s every chance that this nation may vote in its first African American or female president next year, but these waves often feel more like ripples. Is this a good sign? Have we matured to the point where what was Once Shocking has been rendered benign? Or has the American citizenry become so overwhelmed with the trappings of this Digital Age, with TiVOed television programs, vacuum bots, and Facebook, that the once daunting specter of American Politics is no longer that important (certainly less important than the iPhone)?
Mason Co-Sponsors Olympic Sculpture Event
Mason Co-Sponsors Olympic Sculpture Event
As GMU students prepare for the end of the semester by studying for finals, a special event will ring in the new year —the 2008 Olympic International Sculpture Exhibition, co-sponsored by Mason and the New World Bilingual Institute.
As GMU students prepare for the end of the semester by studying for finals, a special event will ring in the new year —the 2008 Olympic International Sculpture Exhibition, co-sponsored by Mason and the New World Bilingual Institute.
Twittering with the Best of 'Em
Twittering with the Best of 'Em
Now, a new form of blogging is coming out to play and it has its own ideas about what makes up a blog. It's called "microblogging" and as you can imagine, it's a very small version of its big brother, the weblog. While a number of ways to microblog are vying for space on the internet, the most popular by far is Twitter.
Now, a new form of blogging is coming out to play and it has its own ideas about what makes up a blog. It's called "microblogging" and as you can imagine, it's a very small version of its big brother, the weblog. While a number of ways to microblog are vying for space on the internet, the most popular by far is Twitter.
First Cut is the Deepest
First Cut is the Deepest
Well the Patriots were unable to pull off consecutive "upsets" as they fell to Big East power Villanova. The loss is disappointing from the standpoint that if Mason played as sharp as they did against Kansas State they probably could have easily taken this one. But Mason fans should not feel down about this loss, for starters it was the the second game in less than 24 hours against a nationally ranked team.
Well the Patriots were unable to pull off consecutive "upsets" as they fell to Big East power Villanova. The loss is disappointing from the standpoint that if Mason played as sharp as they did against Kansas State they probably could have easily taken this one. But Mason fans should not feel down about this loss, for starters it was the the second game in less than 24 hours against a nationally ranked team.
Dancing on the Edge
Dancing on the Edge
Choreography has opened up a whole new realm of expression for me. Since I have been at Mason, I have choreographed four pieces and I am currently working on my fifth. Hopefully soon I can have video of all my pieces on here.
Here is video of two of my dance peers discussing choreography from a college student's point of view.
Choreography has opened up a whole new realm of expression for me. Since I have been at Mason, I have choreographed four pieces and I am currently working on my fifth. Hopefully soon I can have video of all my pieces on here.
Here is video of two of my dance peers discussing choreography from a college student's point of view.
Monday, October 15, 2007
CAPS Swamped with Patients, Low on Staff
CAPS Swamped with Patients, Low on Staff
Mason’s Counseling and Psychological Services is at its limit. CAPS falls short of IACS standards. Currently, nine full-time CAPS employees service 30,000 Mason students, or one CAPS employee for every 3,400 students.
Mason’s Counseling and Psychological Services is at its limit. CAPS falls short of IACS standards. Currently, nine full-time CAPS employees service 30,000 Mason students, or one CAPS employee for every 3,400 students.
Mason Celebrates Breasts
Mason Celebrates Breasts
Breastival® Promotes Women and Men’s Health Issues
Although breasts are without a doubt extremely common, rarely are they purposely planted to lead you through campus like a trail of breadcrumbs. Breasts are also, very rarely, a bright color of cerulean blue.
Breastival® Promotes Women and Men’s Health Issues
Although breasts are without a doubt extremely common, rarely are they purposely planted to lead you through campus like a trail of breadcrumbs. Breasts are also, very rarely, a bright color of cerulean blue.
Keeping The Faith
Keeping The Faith
Muslim Students Struggle With Labels
They come from different places and different backgrounds, many ethnicities and different races and, as they stand next to each other, their voices chime in unity and the room is transformed into a peaceful scene. Yet, peaceful is far from what many students and Americans associate with Islam.
Muslim Students Struggle With Labels
They come from different places and different backgrounds, many ethnicities and different races and, as they stand next to each other, their voices chime in unity and the room is transformed into a peaceful scene. Yet, peaceful is far from what many students and Americans associate with Islam.
Bio Lab to Open
Bio Lab to Open
Built with $25 Mil from NIH
The 52,000 foot modular laboratory, which will be located adjacent to the Prince William campus, was awarded a grant of $25 million from the National Institute of Health.
Built with $25 Mil from NIH
The 52,000 foot modular laboratory, which will be located adjacent to the Prince William campus, was awarded a grant of $25 million from the National Institute of Health.
Mason Madness
Mason Madness
Basketball Kicks Off Practice
George Mason University’s men’s basketball team opened up its season on Friday with their first official practice.
Read the article here.
See photos of the fans and events.
See also: Fans and Players Alike Begin to Feel the Madness
Basketball Kicks Off Practice
George Mason University’s men’s basketball team opened up its season on Friday with their first official practice.
Read the article here.
See photos of the fans and events.
See also: Fans and Players Alike Begin to Feel the Madness
GoLoco Makes Travel Green, Simple
GoLoco Makes Travel Green, Simple
This new community-based travel network connects its users, through Facebook and similar traveling prospects, in an effort to lower gas emissions and traveling costs. GoLoco users can search for, or start their own trips to and from specific destinations all across the country.
This new community-based travel network connects its users, through Facebook and similar traveling prospects, in an effort to lower gas emissions and traveling costs. GoLoco users can search for, or start their own trips to and from specific destinations all across the country.
Phantom Hourglass: One Game Fits All
Phantom Hourglass: One Game Fits All
The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass is probably the most cleverly-designed game on the Nintendo DS. Nintendo has taken a franchise geared specifically towards hardcore gamers and on the DS, turned it into a textbook example of what a casual handheld game should be.
The Legend of Zelda Phantom Hourglass is probably the most cleverly-designed game on the Nintendo DS. Nintendo has taken a franchise geared specifically towards hardcore gamers and on the DS, turned it into a textbook example of what a casual handheld game should be.
Disabled Comedian Informs, Motivates
Disabled Comedian Informs, Motivates
Disabled comedian Jeff Charlebois held a comedy show for disability awareness on October 11 at the Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center from 7:30 to 8:30pm.
Disabled comedian Jeff Charlebois held a comedy show for disability awareness on October 11 at the Dewberry Hall in the Johnson Center from 7:30 to 8:30pm.
Mr. Gore, the Environmental Guerilla and Other Faces
Mr. Gore, the Environmental Guerilla and Other Faces
I like Mr. Gore the Environmental Guerilla. I like Nobel Peace Prize and Academy Award winner Al Gore. My tune will quickly change if he downgrades to some lowly politician scrabbling, cheating, fleecing, and fighting over the table scrap support of undecided voters.
I like Mr. Gore the Environmental Guerilla. I like Nobel Peace Prize and Academy Award winner Al Gore. My tune will quickly change if he downgrades to some lowly politician scrabbling, cheating, fleecing, and fighting over the table scrap support of undecided voters.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Shabby Pub Lures Amateur Brewers
Shabby Pub Lures Amateur Brewers
The 21-year-old denizens of Broadside Online (and their designated chauffer) drove to Pickett Street, Alexandria to sample the delight of personalized inebriation.
The 21-year-old denizens of Broadside Online (and their designated chauffer) drove to Pickett Street, Alexandria to sample the delight of personalized inebriation.
Purple Pump Relationships
Purple Pump Relationships
Change. It’s the one thing in the world that seems to stay consistent. In my four years of college I have seen people change for the good, for the bad, and sometimes they change so much you have to get to know them all over again just to figure out which side they belong on.
Change. It’s the one thing in the world that seems to stay consistent. In my four years of college I have seen people change for the good, for the bad, and sometimes they change so much you have to get to know them all over again just to figure out which side they belong on.
News Media Highlights the Horrors of War
News Media Highlights the Horrors of War
It’s worth keeping in mind that our opinions are worth their weight in gold – but only if we are sure that they have been forged by ourselves, and not tampered by the words of others and left untested in our minds.
It’s worth keeping in mind that our opinions are worth their weight in gold – but only if we are sure that they have been forged by ourselves, and not tampered by the words of others and left untested in our minds.
Students Encouraged to ‘Prepare for the Bad Thing’
Students Encouraged to ‘Prepare for the Bad Thing’
So far “10,000 GMU students and faculty are registered with Mason Alert. While most people would say that’s a great, high number, I actually think it’s a disappointing number..."
So far “10,000 GMU students and faculty are registered with Mason Alert. While most people would say that’s a great, high number, I actually think it’s a disappointing number..."
CampusLIVE: A One-Stop Web Shop for Students
CampusLIVE: A One-Stop Web Shop for Students
CampusLIVE is a new, Mason-oriented homepage that aggregates weather, news, University links, Facebook, and much more. Mr. Revsin was kind enough answer some of my questions...
CampusLIVE is a new, Mason-oriented homepage that aggregates weather, news, University links, Facebook, and much more. Mr. Revsin was kind enough answer some of my questions...
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Gunston Still Under Review by Panel
Gunston Still Under Review by Panel
Named after the colonial home of George Mason himself, Gunston, the green furry creature riling up the crowds during games, has been causing a different kind of stir outside of the stands.
Gunston: What Students Think (VIDEO)
Named after the colonial home of George Mason himself, Gunston, the green furry creature riling up the crowds during games, has been causing a different kind of stir outside of the stands.
Gunston: What Students Think (VIDEO)
Budget Reductions Force Cut Backs
Budget Reductions Force Cut Backs
State Shortfall Costs $6.8 Million
On Aug. 23, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine asked for a 5 percent reduction in the Fiscal Year ‘08 budget from all state agencies due to a $641 million state revenue shortfall. How will this affect students?
State Shortfall Costs $6.8 Million
On Aug. 23, Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine asked for a 5 percent reduction in the Fiscal Year ‘08 budget from all state agencies due to a $641 million state revenue shortfall. How will this affect students?
Transportation a Large Issue in Upcoming Election
D.C. Region 7th Most Congested
Motorists in Virginia and across the country are seeking relief from the synergy of population expansion and insufficient highway infrastructure in rapidly expanding demographic areas.
Read more here.
Motorists in Virginia and across the country are seeking relief from the synergy of population expansion and insufficient highway infrastructure in rapidly expanding demographic areas.
Read more here.
Students Fasting For Change
George Mason University’s Muslim Student Association will once again host a Fast-a-thon, an event where they extend their religious practice of Ramadan to non-Muslim individuals in order to feed the hungry.
Read more here.
Read more here.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Alumni Entrepreneurs to Share Business Secrets
Alumni Entrepreneurs to Share Business Secrets
Two alumni entrepreneurs plan to return to Mason to advise students on what to do with a good idea.
Read more here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/performsterpreview.html
Two alumni entrepreneurs plan to return to Mason to advise students on what to do with a good idea.
Read more here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/performsterpreview.html
TKE Donates Money
TKE Donates Money
Born eight years ago with cerebral palsy, Alexander Asmar seemed fated to a life defined by constant aid and personal assistance. But thanks in part to the positive support and generous donation of George Mason University’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Asmar may one day live a more independent life then once was thought possible.
Read more here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/tkedonates.html
Born eight years ago with cerebral palsy, Alexander Asmar seemed fated to a life defined by constant aid and personal assistance. But thanks in part to the positive support and generous donation of George Mason University’s Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, Asmar may one day live a more independent life then once was thought possible.
Read more here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/tkedonates.html
Mason Officers Hold National College Police Conference
Mason Officers Hold National College Police Conference
Mason police hosted their 2nd annual College and University Police and Investigators Conference (CUPIC), August 6-9, in Dewberry Hall.
140 agencies attended to network and share ideas about topics ranging from "Policing America's #1 Party School" to "Preparing to Deal with the Active Shooter."
Read more here: http://broadsideonline.com/08-13-2007/cupic1.html
Mason Cuts $7 Million
Mason Cuts $7 Million
Effect on University as Yet Unclear
George Mason University will soon have to cut 5 percent of spending, a cost of approximately $7 million from the university budget. The cuts are a result of Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine’s recent directive requiring that state agencies reduce their operating budgets to counter the effects of a $641 million revenue shortfall.
See the rest here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/masoncuts.html
Effect on University as Yet Unclear
George Mason University will soon have to cut 5 percent of spending, a cost of approximately $7 million from the university budget. The cuts are a result of Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine’s recent directive requiring that state agencies reduce their operating budgets to counter the effects of a $641 million revenue shortfall.
See the rest here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/masoncuts.html
Tech Report Released
Tech Report Released
Governor’s Review Panel Announces Recommendations
On Thursday, after four months of meticulous investigation, the Independent Virginia Tech Review panel released to the public its conclusions in a 247-page report.
Read the rest here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/techreport.html
Governor’s Review Panel Announces Recommendations
On Thursday, after four months of meticulous investigation, the Independent Virginia Tech Review panel released to the public its conclusions in a 247-page report.
Read the rest here: http://broadsideonline.com/09-03-2007/techreport.html
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