March 2008
Night of Lights Serves as a Beacon for Muslim Students
By Broadside Correspondent Erica Terrini
In order to continue events for Islam Awareness Week, the Muslim Student Association at George Mason University held a “Night of Light” lecture on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in the Johnson Center’s Dewberry Hall.
Candidates Announced for Congress
By Broadside Staff Reporter Robert Dongu
Since Rep. Tom Davis (R-Va.) announced that he would not seek reelection for the U.S. House of Representatives in 2008, four Democrats and one Republican have declared their candidacies to replace the seven-term congressman, whose 11th district includes George Mason University.
Panelists Unveil Role of Muslim Women
By Broadside Correspondent J.D. Mink
Three Muslim women sat down with students and other members of the George Mason University community last Tuesday in an attempt to dispel popular myths and set straight the role of Muslim women in regards to their faith, their culture and ways of living. The program was titled, “Unveiled: The Lives of Muslim Women,” which was held as part of Islam Awareness Week, a series of events sponsored by the Muslim Student Association.
Sorby Expands on Theory of Spatial Skills
By Broadside Correspondent Erica Terrini
The Arch Lab, a group linked to the psychology department at George Mason University, presented a lecture by Sheryl Sorby, a professor at Michigan Technological University on Wednesday, Feb. 27 in SUB I.
Vision Series Brings Susan Hirsch
By Broadside New Editor Asma Chaudhary
On Monday, March 17, Susan Hirsch will present the seventh lecture in the Vision Series.
The Independent Returns
By Broadside Staff Reporter Patrick Wall
Ralph Nader announced Feb. 24 that he would seek the office of the President of the United States for the fifth consecutive time.
Virtues of Sincerity and Patience
By Broadside Reporter Tina Miller
This year’s Islam Awareness Week at George Mason University consisted of a four part lecture series that began on Monday, Feb. 25 with a lecture on “Virtues of Sincerity and Patience.” The Muslim Students Association invited Imam Mohammed Magid, executive director of All Dulles Area Muslim Society, also known as the ADAMS center, to speak on this topic.
Last Opportunity to Attend Job and Internship Fair
By Connect Mason News Director Elizabeth Stern
If you missed the Job and Internship Fair today, you still have another day to give your best impression to 96 companies and organizations participating Thursday.
Dress professionally and bring your resume to Dewberry Hall in the JC between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The Iraq War Protests... Five Years On
By Connect Mason Convergence Director Lars Garvey Laing-Peterson
Five years ago, I was living in Stockholm, Sweden. In the Spring of 2003, the streets of that city were overflowing with young people, students and professionals alike, strengthened by members of the generation that experienced Vietnam and the horrific terrorist attacks in Munich and throughout Europe in the 1970s, and by those of the age bracket still scarred by the appalling depravity of Hitler’s Third Reich. It felt as though a great and varied portion of the city, its immigrant population included, saturated the streets of Stockholm in protest against America’s proposition to go to war.
Patriots Give Autographs at Open Practice
By Connect Mason Sports Director Damien Sordelett
Photos by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland
DENVER – In their last day of preparation for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament, the Patriots used a two-year-old philosophy that kept the attitude in the Pepsi Center relaxed and poised in their open practice Wednesday afternoon.
- See photos from the Pepsi Center.
- Watch footage from the Patriot Send-Off, courtesy of University Relations.
The same sentiment kept the team strong in their 2006 Final Four run.
At the end of the practice, Larranaga told the team to go into the crowd and sign autographs for Mason fans.