March 2009
Aquatic Center Closed Today, Reopens Tomorrow
The Aquatic and Fitness Center is closed today but will reopen tomorrow, March 27 for normal operating hours. According to the Aquatic Center's automated voice message, "plumbing and mechanical problems" caused the closure. Individuals are encouraged to utilize the facilities at Skyline Fitness and the Field House until the Aquatic Center is reopened.
The Greek week event Aquatics Day was cancelled as a result of the closure.
We will post more information as it becomes available.
A Day in My Life: Alex "Moose" Harris
The latest edition of A Day in My Life takes you into the busy weekend of a music education major. Join Alex "Moose" Harris for a day of instruments, groceries and a backstage glimpse of the local Rocky Horror crew.
Looking Back, Looking Forward
Former Soviet President and Nobel Laureate Mikhail Gorbachev delivered a speech at George Mason University on Tuesday. The conference, "1989: Looking Back, Looking Forward," focused on global politics from the past twenty years.
Waffles for Free in the JC
Watch as students celebrated Waffle Day in Dewberry Hall on Monday. This event featured games, sing-a-longs, and a presentation on the history of Waffle Day.
The Best and Worst of Shack-a-thon 2009
Take a look at what students constructed for greek week during the Shack-a-thon event as they raised money for Habitat for Humanity.
How To Get To Jammin' Java From The Fairfax Campus Without A Car
I'd be a jerk and say "by foot", since I have an idiotic ability to throw away hours at a time walking long distances, but even I can't make it over there due to some nasty overpasses and road areas that would probably result in me getting hit by a car.
A Lot of Lotti: Three Strikes, You're Out
Mason Hits Four Home Runs During the Week
By Broadside Sports Editor Brian Chan
After the alteration between wins and losses in the past two weeks, the George
Mason University Patriots finally had a two-game winning streaking work in their favor as they swept the Mount St. Mary’s University Mount on Wednesday.
Mason (12-11) manhandled the Mount (2-15) in just five innings in their 10-2 win in the first game. The offense racked up 12 hits and never looked back after getting off to a hot start.
A Pro-Life Approach
Why Those Who Think It's Just about Anti-Abortion are Wrong
By Broadside Opinion Contributor Michael Gryboski
Formed in the 2003-04 academic year, Students For Life, according to its website,
sees as its main purpose, “To establish justice and the right to life for the unborn through education. To help women and men in crisis pregnancies find support services for themselves and for their unborn children.” Some look at the name of this
student organization and already view it as politically loaded.
Pro-Choice/Pro-Life: More Than Just Two Sides
By Student Media Opinion Correspondent Thomas Breeden
I am pro-life and I am pro-choice. I think education and professional consultation are always necessary, should be widely available and never denied to anyone in a pregnancy situation, wanted or unwanted. I share and respect the belief that human life is worth protecting and that its unnecessary loss is tragic and to be mourned.
I think that abortion is a frightening issue; I think it is a serious issue, one that
'Green Fund' Proposed
By Broadside Correspondent Brittany Rouse
If approved, a small increase in student fees next year will help support environmental initiatives at George Mason University as part of a new “Patriot Green Fund.”
The fund, proposed by the Office of Sustainability and the student-led Environmental Awareness Group, would be supported by a $5 increase for full-time students, as well as a $2 increase for parttime students. With about 16,000 full-time students and 14,000 part-time students, the fund is projected to raise over $200,000.