Broadside
Weapons of Mass Employment: Finding the Perfect Job, in a Not-So-Perfect Economy
By Brandon Minster, Broadside Correspondent
President Barack Obama has a lot on his plate. Between adjudicating misdemeanors in Cambridge, Mass., opining about the proceedings at the MTV Video Music Awards, demonizing a non-friendly news agency, and advocating for a college football playoff, no one can really blame the man if unemployment is on its way past 10 percent. Clearly he’s busy.
Possible Smoking Ban on Campus: Students Have a Right to Smoke if They Choose
By William Curtis, Opinion Editor
I can never say which is my favorite, the after-eating cigarette, the while-drinking-coffee cigarette or the after-crapping cigarette. They all manage to calm me down and make everything better. Over the span of time, the sanctity of cigarette smoking was so well-accepted that in a world I can never imagine . . . you could even smoke on a plane during a flight. Now, the times have clearly changed.
Politics in the Classroom: Are Professors Just Personal Agenda Pushers?
By Alan Moore, Broadside Correspondent
Since coming to George Mason University, I have been shocked and appalled at the number of professors who are more concerned with pushing their own political agenda than actually teaching.
The Absence of Letters to the Editor
By Evan Benton, Staff Writer
While editing the Opinion section two weeks ago, I noticed a glaring omission, something even a casual reader of the Broadside Opinion section would notice the lack of: no letter to the editor.
There’s a reason why I, in particular, noticed its absence.
The Letter to the Editor section is a magical section. It allows anyone, even those that wish to remain anonymous, to say anything their little hearts desire.
Sexy or Scary: What to Wear for Halloween?
By Stephanie Tran, Broadside Correspondent
What’s the first thing that you think of when someone says “Halloween”? Probably orange and black, haunted houses, candy and of course, costumes. Pretty innocent, right? Sure, except that while browsing for costumes in a store or online, you’ll see several blatantly sexy costumes being sold. Of course, costume companies market these costumes towards adult women and teenage girls, but the funny thing is that, well, isn’t Halloween supposed to be scary, not sexy?
In My Own Words: Volleyball Moments in the Globalized World
By Fernanda Bartels, Staff Writer
There are two things in particular that make volleyball more enjoyable for me.
The first one is the people involved in the sport: Teammates, coaches, fans, supporters, alumni, parents, friends, trainers and even the opponents. These people make the experience of volleyball memorable.
Because I am a “people person,” I really value these interactions and try to take the most of them. For me, the interaction with people transforms simple moments into something extraordinary.
Slip ‘n’ Slide, but No Sweat: Libero Records First Collegiate Kill as Mason Cruises to a Victory over the Tigers
By Brian T. Chan, Sports Editor
Caution: The gym floor may be slippery.
The women’s volleyball team committed a few errors early in the match and had trouble staying on their feet, but the team (17-6, 6-2) swept past the Towson Tigers (25-23, 25-22, 25-17) on Friday night, winning their fourth consecutive match.
Patriots Score Another Win: Omolyn Davis Scores a Hat Trick as Patriots Rally in Overtime
By John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor
The George Mason University Patriots soared past the William & Mary Tribe 3-0 Friday night, led by junior midfielder Omolyn Davis’ hat trick.
The Patriots picked up the win in overtime, winning for the first time in Williamsburg since 2000.
The Patriots (12-4-2, 4-3-2) are in fifth place in the Colonial Athletic Association, now ahead of the Tribe (10-7, 4-5) in the season’s overall standings and in conference play.
The Sport of Warlocks: Muggle Students Look into Forming a Quidditch Club
By Ryan Comer, Broadside Correspondent
A new intramural sport is literally sweeping through college campuses. Quidditch, the beloved wizard sport in the Harry Potter series, is now accessible to Muggles: no magic needed!
Some of you may be wondering: “How do you play Quidditch without a flying broomstick?” I, myself was curious, so I sat down with the president of the Quidditch Club at George Mason University, Katie Dever, and executive board member Chloe Kingsley-Burt, and asked them.
Mason Students Seeing Stars: Astronomy Night Gives Students a Look at the Heavens
By Pras Gustanto, Staff Writer
Dr. Harold Geller and George Mason University go back a long way.
After getting his undergraduate degree from the University of the State of New York, Geller proceeded to get both his Masters and doctoral degrees at Mason.
He rose from being an adjunct faculty member to full-time faculty in 2000 and ultimately became the current observatory director for the College of Science.