March 2008
Provoking Art Asks 'What Can We Do?'
By Connect Mason Life Director Sorphea Sam
The Visual Cultures Symposium presented inspirational and disconcerting movements, images and sounds, all aimed at discussing the methods and motives of social action with "Intended to Provoke." The event was held in the Johnson Center Cinema on March 27.
"We're in a time in which we have to really ask 'What can we do?'" said Lynne M. Constantine, associate chair of Mason's art and visual technology department and one of the event's organizers. "And so many of our presenters today gave us a piece of what we can use to think about that question."
'Lips' Puckers Up For Female Sexuality
(U-WIRE) This story was written by Michelle Ju, The Flat Hat
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - Who would have guessed that a homespun, black-and-white Xeroxed cover would open up to pages of unabashed explorations of sex? "Lips" — succulent, moist and quite pink — just might be the new badge of female sexuality. The zine for females by females, coming out in mid-April, celebrates female sexuality on campus while encouraging discussion of the subject. "Lips" hopes to raise brows, break boundaries and push the envelope of taboo subjects such as, well, sex.
PREVIEW: 21, Fat Boy, Stop-Loss, Superhero
By Connect Mason Reporter Matthew Todd
Four films will attempt to gamble, run, battle and laugh their way to the top. But is there any one film with true potential? Here's a look at this week's potential blockbuster hits.
But first...
Man Behind 'Glitterbaby' to Play at Live @ Damon's
By Connect Mason Reporter Matthew Todd
Robert Parker Vaughan, an acoustic/rock musician from Richmond, is set to play at this Saturday's Live @ Damon's from 7-10 p.m. in Student Union Building I.
JuicyCampus.com Issued Subpoena in Fraud Inquiry
(U-WIRE) This story was written by Victoria Boggiano, The Dartmouth
JuicyCampus.com, a nationwide college message board known for posts with titles like “Sluttiest girl” or “Best rack (real or fake) on campus???,” is under legal scrutiny for possible consumer-fraud violations.
VTU Families Offered Settlement from Commonwealth
(U-WIRE) This story was compiled by Betsy Graves, The Cavalier Daily
Photo courtesy of Broadside
In an effort to head off future lawsuits stemming from the Virginia Tech shootings, the commonwealth has proposed a settlement available to all of the families of victims.
Each of the families has been offered a settlement of up to $100,000, in addition to medical and counseling expenses, if they give up their right to sue the commonwealth's government or Virginia Tech, according to Associated Press reports.
Circus, Construction Cut Parking Spots
By Connect Mason Reporter Rachael Dickson
Parking at Mason’s Fairfax campus will become a little more sparse in the next few weeks, according to Parking Services Director Josh Cantor.
Approximately 230 parking spaces in Lot A are expected to close this Friday at 5 p.m., and will remain closed through April 14, for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. These spaces are positioned in the middle rows from Nottoway towards the Patriot Center, Cantor said.
Lunch Break: Mason's Most Famous Alum...
By Connect Mason Sports Director Damien Sordelett
Daily items of interest from all over the news and blog feeds.
Should George Mason's trustees have done this for the team's first round game against Notre Dame? It would have been nice to have had more fan support.
BLOGGER: Providence is Knocking
By Mason Blogger Ryan Kish for George Mason Basketball
After weeks of speculation on Coach Larranaga and the recent head coaching job opening at his alma mater Providence, I think it's time to share some perspective on the subject. After the Final Four run of 2006 many schools were pursuing the old ball coach, even NC State. I wasn't worried then about Coach L leaving and not really that worried now either. Today in Andy Katz blog he confirms that Providence has indeed been in contact with Mason.
- Listen to the Sportbreak's take on Larranaga:
GMU Announces Fairfax Hotel, Conference Center
Rendering courtesy of George Mason University
The university presented its plans for a hotel and conference center to the Fairfax City Council this past Tuesday, March 25, according to yesterday's Fairfax Times.
Highlighted information from the article includes:
- 150 rooms planned for the hotel
- 20,000 square-foot conference center
- To be built on outer southwest side of campus (CM note: Likely west of Lots J & K, just south of the Patriots Village)