February 2009
Buying a Foot in the Door
By Broadside Staff Writer Jared Trice
Amid the economic crisis, parents of young, career-bound students are managing to pay thousands of dollars for the chance to secure an internship for their children.
A recent trend has emerged where individuals may consult internship placement programs to buy themselves a foot in the door. These programs have emerged after many parents and students have encountered difficulty securing an internship in an overly-saturated market. Some are paying for-profit companies for unpaid internships while others are bidding for them on online charity auctions.
Limited Weekend Dining
By Broadside Asst. News Editor Kevin Loker
The current economic recession paired with a changing student demand has caused Dining Services to alter hours of operation across campus in an effort to do what makes the most “financial sense.”
In effect since the start of the spring semester, Damon’s Express in Student Union Building I is closed on Fridays. Café a la Cart in Enterprise Hall now only operates Monday through Thursday and Southside’s Gold Rush closes its doors on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mason's Youth Group
By Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
One of the key additions to George Mason University softball will be their new state-of-the-art ballpark. With a change of scenery, the Patriots look to exceed expectations once again this season as they were picked to finish last in the conference in the preseason polls.
Mason softball was incepted in 1979 and at one time it was one of the school’s strongest programs. In 2002, the Patriots reached the 40-win plateau for the third time in school history. Since then, the team has gone through a dry spell.
Mason Chokes Again
By Broadside Staff Writer Ryan Dempsey
Last Thursday, the men’s basketball team (16-8, 9-5) traveled to the University of Delaware to take on the Blue Hens (11-15, 5-9). The Patriots had hopes of moving closer to the top spot of the Colonial Athletic Association, but their rally fell short as the team suffered another loss on the road losing to Delaware, 66-58.
12 Home Wins and Counting
By Broadside Staff Writer Ryan Dempsey
On Saturday, the men’s basketball team (17-8, 10-5) defeated the Northeastern University Huskies (16-9, 11-4), winning their 12th consecutive home game 64-53.
The game’s opening play started with a steal by senior guard Dre Smith. Senior forward Darryl Monroe scored first for the Patriots. Northeastern battled the Patriots throughout the first half with intense defense causing the Patriots to go through a couple of droughts. With a little less than six minutes left to play in the half, Monroe hit a shot to end a 10-2 Northeastern run.
The Sick Soundtrack
By Broadside Style Columnist Andy Minor
For about the past six days I've been fighting yet another cold. This is my second cold in about six or so weeks, following up on a mini-cold last weekend, which turned out to be a hangover. The close proximity of both illnesses, however, didn't really give me enough time to adjust to the healthy life.
You Give Me Fever
By Broadside Corresponden Sarah Buchanan
The GMU Player’s studio production of Hay Fever was loud and in your face. The play, written by Noel Coward, is a clever comedy featuring a quirky, socially dysfunctional bohemian family of the 1920s.
Judith Bliss, the matriarch and a retired English actress longs to return to the stage, bringing drama into everyday family life and inadvertently creating an interesting situation for a gaggle of unsuspecting and unwitting guests.
RAP Applications Due Mar. 6
By Connect2Mason Breaking News Director Matt Todd
RAP forms became available last Wednesday, Feb. 11 and the due dates are soon. RAP Applications along with the room change closing dates will be due the first week of March, right before Spring Break.
According to http://housing.gmu.edu, the RAP (Room Assignment Process) Applications closing date will be Friday, March 6. The last day to submit a Room Change Request Form will be Thursday, March 5.
12 Home Wins and Counting
By Broadside Staff Writer Ryan Dempsey
On Saturday, the men’s basketball team (17-8, 10-5) defeated the Northeastern University Huskies (16-9, 11-4), winning their 12th consecutive home game 64-53.
The game’s opening play started with a steal by senior guard Dre Smith. Senior forward Darryl Monroe scored first for the Patriots. Northeastern battled the Patriots throughout the first half with intense defense causing the Patriots to go through a couple of droughts. With a little less than six minutes left to play in the half, Monroe hit a shot to end a 10-2 Northeastern run.