December 2010
Homecoming theme announced (put on your green and gold slippers)
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This year's Homecoming theme will be "There's No Place Like Mason." (photo from Office of Student Involvement)
The Office of Student Involvement recently unveiled next semester’s Homecoming theme, “There’s No Place like Mason.”
LGBT community gathers for candlelight vigil
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Due to strong winds, the LGBT candlelight vigil "Light the Way," on Tuesday had to switch from candles to glow sticks. (Jenna Beaver)
Updated: Nov. 16, 2010
Top 5 auto-tuned videos [DECEMBER DIVERSION]
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Who doesn’t love auto-tune? Especially when there are finals to study for!
For Connect2Mason's third December Diversion, we've collected our top five favorite auto-tuned YouTube videos featuring everyone from a one man band to a lady who wanted coffee and found herself in the middle of a robbery.
And of course, we couldn’t forget some classic auto-tuned news.
Women's Basketball takes down Stony Brook to open five-game homestand
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Senior guard Brittany Eley goes up for the shot in the Patriots' 74-48 victory over the Stony Brook Seawolves Thursday night. (John Powell)
The George Mason Women’s Patriots (3-5) defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves (3-5), 74-48, at the Patriot Center Thursday night.
Mason cheerleader pursuing Team USA bid
|Anna Juzwiak, a member of Mason’s co-ed cheerleading team, is awaiting a potential tryout to become part of Team USA and participate in international competition. Juzwiak is part of a four-woman squad that submitted a video of one of its routines hoping for a shot at making America’s team.
On this date: Mason's birthday and more
|December 9 is the 343rd day of the year, the last Thursday of classes before finals, International Anti-Corruption Day and it’s George Mason’s Birthday.
Today, students, staff and visitors celebrate the 285th birthday of George Mason, the namesake of George Mason University. But Dec. 9 boosts more notoriety than just the birth of Mr. Mason.
Merten on George Mason the man at Mason's birthday bash
|President Merten stopped by George Mason's 285th Birthday Celebration and spoke on the George Mason's contributions to American history. Check out the raw Livestream footage below.
A George Mason impersonator, along with an impersonator version of his daughter Nancy, also spoke shortly before the President's remarks.
Patriot Center witnesses history in 66-52 victory over Loyola (Md.)
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Senior Cam Long made history in the Patriots' victory over Loyola (Md.), reaching the 1,000-point mark for his career. (John Powell)
Senior guard Cam Long drained a three-pointer just seconds into Wednesday’s game against the Greyhounds of Loyola (3-5), giving him 1,000 points for his George Mason career.
Top 10 funniest kid videos [DECEMBER DIVERSION]
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Funny videos? Yes, please! Funny videos of kids? Even better!
For Connect2Mason's second December Diversion, we've collected our top 10 favorite funny YouTube videos featuring kids. From classics such as "I Don't Like You Mommy" to lesser known video clips, we hope you can blow off a little steam by laughing at these youngsters.