February 2008
Patriots Defeat Tribe, Climb to Second in CAA
By Connect Mason Sports Director Damien Sordelett
Photos by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland
On a night when a successful senior class was honored, the George Mason Patriots had to overcome the emotions and thrills of the pregame ceremonies.
Folarin Campbell, Will Thomas and Jordan Carter were able to walk to center court and realize that this was their game to shine.
However, it was a fourth player from that recruiting class of 2004 that reminded everyone of how special this class truly is.
John Vaughan scored 15 points, including a huge 3-pointer to give Mason some breathing room in the second half, and Folarin Campbell scored 17 to lead the Patriots past William & Mary 60-54 before 5,801 at the Patriot Center Wed., Feb. 27.
Community Support for the American Medical Loner
By Broadside Opinion Columnist Joshua Lawton
The great crisis facing Americans today is not the war in Iraq, but rather the ongoing domestic war against rising healthcare costs. Americans have blamed a full spectrum of people, professions and organizations for rising healthcare costs. HMOs and some Americans blame the medical malpractice lawyers who win multi-million dollar lawsuits for raising healthcare premiums.
Equality Virginia Comes to Mason
By Broadside News Editor Asma Chaudhary
A recent discussion, led by the Generation Equality Tour, was held on on Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center Bistro. Information about rights and freedoms for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgenedered and Questioning community was also presented. Facilitators from an organization known as Equality Virginia encouraged open dialogue among the students.
Total Eclipse of the Moon
By Broadside Correspondent Sonya Hudson
Students braved the cold in Presidents Park to watch the lunar eclipse which many knew little about.
A total lunar eclipse, visible throughout North and South America, reddened the moon Wednesday night.
This spectacle only occurs when the entire moon passes directly through the Earth’s shadow. The full lunar eclipse was visible for about an hour.
Levar Stoney Named Executive Director of Va. Dems
By Broadside Staff Reporter Robert Dongu
Recently, Levar Stoney acquired a title that not too many people have during their twenties: executive director of a political campaign.
The 2004 James Madison University graduate became executive director of the Virginia Democratic Party on Feb.11, making him the first African-American to occupy the position in the state’s history.
Ancient Chinese Lantern Festival Performed at Mason
By Broadside Assistant News Editor Dan Abernathy
Last Wednesday, much of the world’s attention was focused on the total lunar eclipse, the third this year and the last until it happens again in 2010. But another portion of the world, including members of George Mason University’s Asian community, were about to celebrate that moon for a different reason.
Dancing with the Masonettes
By Broadside Staff Writer Brian Chan
Photos by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland
The Masonettes play an important role at each home game by entertaining the crowd with a halftime performance. The Big Dance, also known as March Madness, is no exception. It takes a huge amount of effort from each team member to make this a success.
Led by head coach Michelle Chin, the Masonettes and their halftime shows are a popular attraction. Chin, a former Masonette, remembers her experience before Mason’s surprising Final Four run.
“I remember that we’d be excited when the Patriot Center was half-full,” Chin said. “It’s so great to see the student involvement and the seats filled at every game.”
For the Masonettes, to be part of excitement at Mason is a grand experience. Their performances are enhanced by popular and current music. Old school and ‘80s music has been a big hit with the crowd.
The Inside Scoop on "Chicago 10"
Broadside takes a look at the new movie "Chicago 10," which combines animation and archived footage to examine the protests during the 1968 Democratic National Convention.
Read Ross Bonaime's review of the movie here, and then check out Emily Sharrer's interview with the film's director Brett Morgen here.
Broadside Chats with "Chicago 10" Director Brett Morgen
By Broadside Style Reporter Emily Sharrer
Photo Courtesy of Myles Aronowitz
What was your aim in making this film?