January 2008
Focus the Nation Tackles the Green Unknown
By Connect Mason Reporter Zahira Khan
George Mason University joined over a thousand colleges and universities, in a nationwide effort, to hold a teach-in on the issue of climate change and energy conservation yesterday.
Preview: Eye(Sore), Dead Bodies and Wild Antics
By Connect Mason Reporter Matthew Todd
Three films ranging from psychological horror-thriller to romantic comedy and crass nature comedy are vying to draw young movie-goers this week.
The Eye(Sore)
Welcome to Dr. Gerber's Fueling Station
By Broadside Staff Reporter Mrinalini Ramanan
Professor Lynn Gerber, the director of Mason's Center for the Study of Chronic Illness and Disability, presented the lesser-known facts about fatigue yesterday at Mason's Vision Series.
Edwards and Giuliani Step Aside
By Connect Mason Convergence Director Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
Notes from the Political Frontline
My concept of Incredibad and why Rambo was a piece of garbage
I think I picked up the concept/idea of Incredibad somewhere off the internet a few years ago, the true coiner of the term lost to time and poor memory. As such, I have appropriated it for my own in describing a certain brand of movie. If you are not familiar with Incredibad, I personally define it as being something so awful that it’s awesome. The reason why this works to keep a person entertained is that your brain eventually realizes this movie is a piece of swill and decides to stop taking it seriously.
Davis Won't Rerun
By Connect Mason Reporter Rachael Dickson
U.S. Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA-11) released a statement today saying that he will not run for re-election in 2008.
A Fresh Perspective
As part of my GMU online journalism course I've been tasked with designing and publishing my own Web site and blog. I've decided to name my site Universal Veritas, an English/Latin mash-up meaning universal truth. This title is great because it's an optimistic oxymoron (let that alliteration sink in).
McCain, Clinton Take Florida, Edwards Steps Out
By Connect Mason Convergence Director Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
Notes from the Political Frontline
McCain beats Romney in Florida, Giuliani comes a distant third after placing all his eggs in the Florida basket.
BLOG: Mason Nation Thrill Seeping into Mens Soccer
By Connect Mason Soccer Blogger/Player Mike Foss
Our spring training has begun. So much emphasis is placed on our performance in the fall, that most people forget that we play in the spring. Someone even felt the urge to tell me that the spring season “Didn’t really matter.” Yet, if the goal is to get results – that is win games in the fall, then the spring season isn’t important. The spring season is essential.