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Metal Madness: Iconic Metal Bands Rock the Patriot Center
|By Chris Earp, Broadside Correspondent
This Halloween, two iconic heavy metal bands made their way to George Mason University for a show to end all shows. The headliners, Dethklok and Mastodon, are both unique within the genre.
The former is actually a cartoon band around which the television show Metalocalypse is based. The short comedy takes a satirical look at the metal world, poking fun at the industry and bands themselves.
Real musicians record Dethklok’s music, and two genuine albums later, have amassed a large and rabid fan base.
Isolated Incident: Dane Cook to Visit the Patriot Center
|By Patrick Wall, Style Editor
It’s been nearly two years, but he’s back. On Nov. 6, outspoken comedian and actor Dane Cook will bring his antics back to the Patriot Center with his ISolated INcident Global Thermo Comedy Tour.
Known for his outrageous observational humor, Cook has proven to be a smash hit among college students.
Starting his career in Los Angeles, Cook appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend in 1998. Since then, he has released five comedy albums and has toured successfully for each.
Movies That Rock: They’ve Got the Beat: The All-Time Best Films About Music
|By Ross Bonaime, Staff Writer
Last Wednesday, Michael Jackson’s final concert opus, This Is It, was released to rave reviews and sold-out showings.
On Nov. 13, Pirate Radio, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, about DJs going out to sea to broadcast illegal rock and roll radio to ‘60s England, will be released.
With this recent rise in music in movies, here are the top 10 movies about music:
10. School of Rock
What would happen if Jack Black took over a private school’s music class? Probably what happens in School of Rock.
The Weird World of Jared Hess Broadside Talks with Gentlemen Broncos Director
By Katie Robertson, Broadside Correspodent
Jared Hess is an award-winning writer and director who, in just five short years, has created two blockbuster films and made a lasting impression on popular culture and the independent movie-making world, creating an unassumingly unique genre all his own.
Hess, who brought us the weird world of Napoleon Dynamite and Nacho Libre, has a new movie called Gentlemen Broncos opening in selected cities Oct. 30.
New November Music Like Autumn Leaves, New Albums Dropping all Month
By Patrick Wall & Pearson Jones, Style Editors
Weezer – Raditude (11/3)
Legendary nerd-rock quartet Weezer is back with their seventh album, Raditude. The lead single, “(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To,” is as hooky as the name is long.
Singer Rivers Cuomo retains his awkward charm while the band provides an energetic pop-punk background. Raditude has the potential to be the best summer album of the winter.
Dashboard Confessional – Alter the Ending (11/10)
Trip to Mexico Changes Student’s Outlook Graduate Student’s Sponsored Visit Expands Cultural Views
By Brenda Shepard, Staff Writer
Last summer, George Mason University graduate student Eve Montavon had the opportunity to travel to Mexico to attend language school and live with a Spanish speaking family. She has been able to take her experiences abroad and use them in her everyday life and work here in America. This new cultural understanding has changed her life, she said.
Virginia Voters’ Rights Cards American Civil Liberties Union Distributes Voting Information
By Yasmin Tadjdeh, Asst. News Editor
With the election looming closer and closer, some students may not know what their rights as voters are. Whether it is that they are denied to vote because of lack of identification or even because of intimidation, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia has for the last several years been passing out Voters’ Rights Cards in the hopes of informing voters of what their rights are come Election Day.
Education Comes to Mind First Mason Students’ Biggest Concerns on Election Explained
By Reuben Jones, Broadside Correspondent
After asking students around campus whether they have been following the 2009 race for governor, there were two responses that became very apparent: No, students are not following the election, and yes, education is the most important issue to students this election.
“I registered but I don’t know anything about the candidates,” said sophomore and economics major Rufaro Mandizvidza. This could be because the race for governor between Democrat Creigh Deeds and Republican Bob McDonnell has yet to fire up many Virginians.
Making It to the Polls
By Hillary Huber, Broadside Correspondent
While government agencies and some work places have Election Day off, George Mason University students will still be setting their alarm clocks early on Nov. 3.
This presents multiple conflicts in the Mason community. Some students’ schedules are too crammed to fit in a trip to the polls; others think it creates an inaccurate representation in election outcomes.
Meal Plan Limitations: Why Eating Off Campus Should be Easier
By Kenny Tindal, Broadside Correspondent
Throughout my freshman year, when we were still allowed to have the Freedom meal plan, I wished I could use my money off campus. Even now there are many nights where I opt to stay on campus and eat at Taco Bell than go out to Old Town or University Mall because my Freedom was so high, but my wallet was so thin.