January 2008
Professor Dons Gorilla Suit to Make Point
Article by Connect Mason Managing Director Dane Styler and Director Whitney Rhodes, Photos/Audio by Broadside Staff Reporter Edwin Mora
One Mason professor took it upon himself to see that National Gorilla Suit Day was no longer just a ploy set up by gorilla suit companies.
Mason Scientists Revolutionize Cancer Identification
Article, photos, video by Connect Mason Reporter Zahira Khan
A groundbreaking innovative nanotechnology designed by scientists at George Mason University’s Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine could revolutionize the way cancer and other diseases are identified and treated.
Advance Wars Turns Darker, More Tactical
By Connect Mason Reporter Daniel Sims
When people think of Nintendo’s turn-based strategy game Advance Wars, one of the things that usually comes to mind is little toy men on a battlefield. The games up until now have been pretend wars both in mechanics and in subject matter, nearly focusing more on “pretend” than on “war.”
Face-Off Between the CAA’s Two Biggest Stars
By Connect Mason Reporter Matt Molina
With two evenly matched, well-coached powerhouses of the CAA colliding on Tuesday night, the game came down to just one deciding question:
Which team’s super-star would take over the game and steal the victory in this crucial conference showdown?
Upcoming Shows at T.T. Reynold's
By Connect Mason Assistant Life Director Cheryl Jones
If you want to get out of the cold, eat some good food and listen to some great bands, T.T. Reynolds is your place to go. A few of the headliners include Black Box Warning, Rome in a Day, Dreaming of Eden, Spilt and Fistful of Fifties.
Here's a quick look at the upcoming bands:
Week of Feb. 4
Thursday
Black Box Warning
Live @ Damon’s: Shane Hines and the Trance
By Connect Mason Reporter Matt Todd
All you can eat wings for $14.99 and live entertainment strives to become a popular Saturday night highlight at George Mason University’s Damon’s Grill at SUBI.
On February 2, Damon’s will feature Shane Hines and the Trance and will play as an acoustic duo from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Finding a Permanent Home in Fairfax
Story and Photos Provided By Veronica Fletcher, Special Collections & Archives, University Libraries
By the beginning of 1958, the University of Virginia had been looking for a permanent location for its Northern Virginia branch college, the school that would become George Mason University, for several years. Finding such a property in Northern Virginia had become difficult for a number of reasons and there were signs that the UVA was about to suspend the search indefinitely.
Arnold Endorses McCain, Romney to Attend Funeral
By Connect Mason Convergence Director Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
Notes from the Political Frontline
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has officially announced his endorsement of Republican hopeful John McCain.
“He’s a great American hero and an extraordinary leader,” the actor-turned-politician said as the pair visited a solar energy and technologies firm in Los Angeles.
MCN: Broken Darkness Contest Teaser
Congratulations to Cam Schumacher, one of two winners of the Mason Cable Network Fall 2007 video contest.
The clip provided is a teaser of Cam's video which can be seen on channel 89 beginning this Monday, Feb. 4.
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