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Deeds’ Daughter, Son Campaign for Father at Mason
By Broadside News Editor Amanda Cheek
The children of Democratic candidate for governor Creigh Deeds came to George Mason University Monday to campaign for their father. Amanda and Gus Deeds were handing out flyers on campus and speaking with students.
“Young voters hold a lot of swing,” said Gus, 20, on why they are on the road for their father.
Amanda, 24, explained that they were handing out flyers with quotes from The Washington Post covering topics from their father’s campaign.
Freedom Without Walls: Students Graffiti Berlin Wall Replica
Students spray painted a replica of the Berlin Wall that has been built in the North Plaza to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Forensics Team On Winning Streak: Mason’s Legendary Speakers on Fire; Team Maintains Victory at Competitions
By Brenda Shepard, Staff Writer
If you are ever walking around Thompson Hall, you may see students pacing and talking to themselves. No, these students are not confused – they are practicing.
These students are members of the George Mason University’s Forensics Team, one of the most successful and long standing groups on campus.
For almost 40 years, the team has produced numerous trophies, national championships and graduates who go on to even greater accomplishments.
Power Shift Summit Comes to Mason: Environmental Initative Promotes Discussion
By Amanda Cheek, News Editor
The Energy Action Coalition held its Virginia Regional Power Shift 2009 event at George Mason University this past weekend from Friday to Sunday, where 114 students, volunteers and presenters traveled from all across the state to create a dialogue between students and organizers on generating and promoting environmental awareness and clean energy coalitions.
The 3-day conference included 25 workshops on varying green topics relating to environmental economy, social change and environmental legislation among others.
Mason Student Speaks on Surviving Violence: Domestic Abuse Survivor Talks About Life-Changing Experience
By Brenda Shepard, Staff Writer
As Domestic Violence Month draws to a close, the George Mason University community reflects on people in their own lives who have been affected by this sad reality.
Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, roommate or family member, there are no specific boundaries to this issue.
However, there are ways to promote change in people’s attitudes regarding domestic violence, and there is hope.
Karen Bontrager, a junior studying communication, has been a victim of domestic violence.
End of the Season: On-Campus Farmers’ Market Closes for the Winter on Wednesday
By Katie Miller, Staff Writer
This Wednesday, the weekly Mason Farmers’ Market comes to a close after three seasons on campus. The market’s success ebbed and flowed, depending on how populated the campus was at that time.
“In the spring, there were very few participating vendors and very little attention from the campus community,” said Mark Kraner, vice president of University Life.
Search For Missing Student Continues: Metallica Puts Money Toward Reward for Virginia Tech Girl
By Heather Gioia, Broadside Correspondent
Popular metal band Metallica announced last Friday that they were giving $50,000 towards the reward for any information about Morgan Harrington, the 20-year-old Virginia Tech student who went missing during the band’s concert at the University of Virginia on Oct. 17. The total reward currently stands at $150,000.
According to CBS News, Harrington and her friends were together to see opening act Lamb of God, who took the stage at 7 p.m.
Patrolling the Streets: Students Participate in Witch Watch
By Yasmin Tadjdeh, Asst. News Editor
This Halloween, parents living in the City of Fairfax can breathe a little easier knowing their children will be safer while trick-or-treating. Coming back for another year is George Mason University’s Witch Watch.
Witch Watch, a Student Government initiative, has been occurring since the 1994–1995 school year, according to Lynn Gold, chair of the University Life for the Student Senate.