May 2009
Patriot Pack Out Collects Leftover Items
Photo by Brittany Rouse.
By Broadside Correspondent Brittany Rouse
As students begin preparing for final exams and moving out of their dorms, they may find that there is more stuff to pack up than they would have thought. When students have extra items they no longer need, one place to take them this spring is the Patriot Pack Out. The recycling and donation outreach program is hosted by the Office of Sustainability and will run from May 7 to 15.
When sophomore communication major Maria Cianfichi began packing up for the summer, she found that there was more in the dorm room than she had assumed.
Campus Response to Swine Flu Fears
Photo Illustration by Courtney Erland.
By Broadside News Editor Kevin Loker
Student Health Services is echoing Virginia government’s approach as far on how to respond to the swine flu: follow the same precautions as one would for the seasonal flu, and keep an eye on the news.
According to Executive Director of Student Health Services Dr. Wagida Abdalla, only “few students” with upper-respiratory symptoms had expressed concern. The students were “checked and assured,” as well as given instructions on how to protect themselves from getting the flu.
Men's Volleyball: End of the Road
By Broadside Staff Writer Fernanda Ferreira
Penn State University hosted the 2009 EIVA Men’s Volleyball at the Rec Hall this past week from Thursday to Saturday.
After defeating Springfield College at the quarterfinals of the EIVA Championship Tournament, the Patriots fell to the top-seeded Penn State Nittany Lions, ranked fifth in the nation, in the semifinals match in three sets (19-30, 22-30, 21-30).
Students Involved in Sex Solicitation
By Broadside Editor-in-Chief Nicole Ocran
Two George Mason University students were arrested and charged with use of a communication system to solicit sex from a minor and carnal knowledge of a minor.
According to a Fairfax County Police Department news release dated April 17, Colin Fitzgerald, 25, was arrested on April 15 and Thomas Minnehan, 21, was arrested on March 30 for the above offenses.
Vendor Petitions Return to Market
By Connect2Mason Director Grace Kendall
The farmers’ market at George Mason University got its start only a week ago, kicking off on Earth Day with a quiet, but seemingly successful, opening. Students and staff stopped at the booths to buy fresh milk, bread, soups and more from a variety of local vendors.
One of those vendors was Derek Luhowiak, who runs Local Sixfortyseven with his wife Amanda. They were busy during the first market selling cooked-to-order meals in their silver cart, but were told last week that they would not be allowed to return to the farmers’ market on campus due to contractual complications.
Benefits of Using Online Dating Services
By Student Media Copy Editor Keith Wick
I’m a member of three dating websites, and most of the information I post across each site is the same. The only change is in the feel of each website and the user base. Some dating websites just list different users, where others use algorithms to actually calculate match percentages.
Dating has never come easily for me. I’ve never considered bars or clubs my scene, so to meet people I turn to online dating websites as a method for networking.
A Student’s Opinion on Reality Television’s Portrayal of College Students
MTV's College Life is one of the lamest excuses of a college “reality” show I’ve ever seen. The show follows four freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during their first year. They record everything with a personal camcorder. There’s no production crew following them around or anything like that, which is great. It’s more honest than say—The Real World. (However, with that said, the producers can easily twist footage and make situations look very different than they really are.) I have respect for these kids.
You Have to Fight For Your Right
When talking about individual freedoms, certain people, documents and ideologies pop into mind: Martin Luther, the Bill of Rights and libertarianism to name a few. Broad, marketable ideas that are easily explained can more easily be disseminated amongst the population. This is all well and good in terms of generally being righteous, but your rights are not limited to amendments found in the Constitution.
A Day in My Life: Brandon McLaughlin
Meet Brandon McLaughlin. This Mason student keeps busy playing volleyball, inhaling cookie sundaes at Damon's and bringing awareness to the mission of TOMS Shoes on the National Day Without Shoes.
Interested in capturing one of your days in photos? Just e-mail cmasonmedia@gmail.com.