November 2010

News schmooze (and cake!) on Thursday


Wondering who writes in Broadside? Or plays your favorite song on WGMU? Or wait, wait...are you curious as to just how gorgeous the folks are who posted this content online?

Don't worry, there's a way quench your curiousity. The Office of Student Media is holding a meet and greet event this Thursday, Dec. 2.

Battle of the Orange Line comes to the Patriot Center


The Mason Nation is looking forward to rocking the Patriot Center as local rival George Washington comes to town Wednesday at 7 p.m. (Peter Flint)

Students unite, bringing HIV awareness to campus


In commeration of HIV Awareness Week, AIDS memorial quilts were put on display in the Johnson Center. (George Yanez) 

Washington Post columnist joining Mason faculty

Washington Post columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Steven Pearlstein is joining the Mason faculty. Beginning in fall 2011, Pearlstein will become Clarence J. Robinson professor of Public and International Affairs. In his new role, Pearlstein will teach classes in economics, public affairs and media.

 

Whipped twist on alcohol

Alcohol infused whipped cream appears to be the newest trend of alcoholic concoctions to hit the market – sold under two brands: “Cream” and “Whipped Lightning.”

Men's Basketball downs Florida Atlantic, 66-51


Cam Long has provided senior leadership for the Patriots all season, contributing 10 points and six assists in Saturday's 66-51 victory over Florida Atlantic. (Ezekiel Ibrahim-Watkins)

Professor Wegman responds to plagiarism allegations

Mason professor and statistician, Edward Wegman, offered a response to the plagiarism charges brought against him. Allegations state that a 2006 congressional climate science report, authored by Wegman, contained several instances of plagiarism. George Mason University is currently investigating the allegations.

In an e-mail response, Wegman stated that "these attacks are unprecedented in my 42 years as an academic and scholar."

What are you thankful for? [WHO WON]

Votes are in and tallied, and the winning photo in the 2010 What Are You Thankful For? Photo Contest is "Freedom."

The photo belongs to Jennifer Crewalk, Hispanic/Latino Affairs assistant director and STEP coordinator for Diversity Programs and Services.

Students for Workers' Rights show thanks for dining workers

C2M's George Yanez follows students asking for canned food to benefit dining workers. (George Yanez)

Men’s Basketball gets back on winning track; routs Radford 81-55


Freshman guard Bryon Allen soars through the air to save Mason's possession. He has provided an important spark off the bench this season. (Ezekiel Ibrahim-Watkins)