October 2008
Students Share Opinions on Southside
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A Day In My Life: Tierney Kain
Senior Tierney Kain takes you through last Thursday, where she taped an episode of her talk show, chugged liquid caffeine and cheered for her favorite politician, Sarah Palin. See the full photo gallery here.
Interested in capturing one of your days in photos? Just e-mail cmasondirector@gmail.com to make it happen!
Film Review: "Choke" Lacks Spice
By Connect2Mason Reporter Emily Culley
Choke is the story of Victor Mancini (Sam Rockwell), after he has dropped out of med school to work a meager job at a colonial re-enactment park to help pay for his mother's care at a local private institution. To help money along, Victor has developed a scam of choking in public and getting rich people to “save” his life, while earning him a couple of Benjamins.
Religulous: Blasphemy At Its Best?
By Connect2Mason Reporter Emily Culley
"Religulous" comes from combining the words “religion” and ridiculous,” according to Bill Maher, who is the brains behind this bizarre documentary. Maher's objective within this documentary is easy and simple: to figure out concepts behind religions and some of the problems or conflicts that have come about in the recent years with the power struggle between human rights and religion.
Mason Students Walk to Fight AIDS
Story by Broadside Assistant News Editor Sonya Hudson.
Multimedia by Photography Editor Courtney Erland.
Students showed their support for the 2008 AIDS Walk Washington. About 200 Mason students participated in the AIDS Walk on Saturday. This was the 22nd annual AIDS Walk in Washington, D.C.
Black Dishes on Upcoming Show, Hatred of Airports
By Broadside Copy Chief Kerry Sheats
Lewis Black, the comedian known for his social satire and enraged performances, is coming to George Mason University Saturday, Oct. 18. I had the chance to speak with him about his tour, his performance style and our mutual distaste of candy corn.
Broadside: Of this leg of the tour, what are you looking forward to the most?
Lewis Black: Just to make what’s going on seem funny.
Tribe Scores Golden Goal to Stun Mason in 2-1 win
Story by Broadside Correspondent Brendan Murphy. Photos by Photography Editor Courtney Erland.
The men’s soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss to conference rival William and Mary at George Mason stadium in front 827 fans.
The William & Mary Tribe snapped the Patriots four-game winning streak 31 seconds into the first sudden-death overtime. Price Thomas, the Tribe’s junior midfielder, scored the game- winning goal on a breakaway from the right side past diving goalie Sean Kelley.
'Glass Passenger' Chronicles Singer’s Cancer Battle
By Broadside Correspondent Rachel Palting
Life for Andrew McMahon, lead singer of Jack’s Mannequin, has been far from typical since he started his musical career. In 2002, At the age of 19, he debuted his first full-length album with his previous band, Something Corporate. Leaving Through the Window was pop-based and upbeat, leaking with piano-based hooks and memorable choruses from songs such as, “Punk Rock Princess” and “If U C Jordan.”
Pin the Nipple on the Boob & More at Breastival
Story by Broadside Correspondent Kristen White. Photos by Photography Editor Courtney Erland.
Not only did last Wednesday mark the beginning of October, it also was the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which will be kicked off at George Mason University with the campus’ annual Breastival® from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8 in the Johnson Center North Plaza. The event, whose theme this year is “Save the Hooters,” provides students with educational information about breast cancer to raise awareness. This festival will include games, food, and prizes to inform students about the dangers of and prevention methods for breast cancer.
Career Fair Today & Tomorrow in Dewberry Hall
Need a job? You're in luck: The career fair goes on today, Tuesday, Oct. 7, and Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. in Dewberry Hall.
To help you impress your potential employers, here are some must-reads:
- Take a look at these quick tips for interview success.
- How to make a good first impression.
- Be sure to dress to impress.
- Learn how the job fair can affect students.