March 2009
A New Comic Book Column
By Connect2Mason Columnist Greg Pelkofski
I have been a comic book fan for as long as I can remember. Back in middle school I started reading the words of comics (as opposed to just looking at the pictures like I did in elementary school) and found them to be amazing stories of heroes and villains. I consider myself an expert on Marvel comic books and I know a bit about DC comics as well. I currently own 2,476 comic books (yes, I keep track of how many comics I own) and 161 graphic novels. I like to think of myself as a comic book connoisseur. That's why I decided to put my knowledge to good use and to write this column.
There is a New Deli in Town
By Connect2Mason Reporter Lauren Jost
On a snowy March day, most of Fairfax County is coping with the gripes of winter: shoveling sidewalks, de-icing cars, and salting roads. But a small delicatessen on the corner of School St. and Chain Bridge Road is busy making bacon, fresh French bread and corned beef. This is Bernie’s Delicatessen.
Once a run-down convenience store, this renovated deli is the baby of proud new owners Bernie and Leah Socha. Delicatessens have been in Bernie’s life for some time; he co-owned Wagshal’s Deli next to American University in Washington, D.C.
Basketball: Patriots Lose To Lions
By Josh Miller
The Patriots lose to the Penn State Nittany Lions 77-73. This St. Patrick’s Day, the only green visible in Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center was worn by the handful of Mason fans during their matchup against #2 seeded Lions.
Patriots Lose Heartbreaker in OT
By Connect2Mason Blogger Ryan Kish
Mason looked as if they had their first quality road win locked up with about 5 secs to play, then Talor Battle threw up an off balance three-pointer at the buzzer to send the game into overtime. Momentum suddenly shifted and Mason fans knew their season was about to come to an end. In OT, Battle, who wasn't shooting particularly great until that buzzer beater, added 8 more and ended the Patriots season. Many people have been emailing me asking why Larranaga didn't intentionally foul to prevent the Nittany Lions from even attempting a three, here is what a local PA newsite had to say about it:
- "Patriots' head coach Jim Larranaga doesn't have his team foul when leading by three late in the game because it has defended the perimeter so well all year. The Patriots are ranked 14th nationally in 3-point field goal defense."
Fortune Cookie? Try Nutella Wonton
By Connect2Mason Blogger Lauren Jost. Photo by flickr user Kali Meadows.
- What is the perfect end note to a Chinese food meal?
If you're old school and ordering take-out, its usually fortune cookies (that may or may not be stale).
But, with some simple steps you can have a nice twist on a Chinese favorite: the wonton.
My favorite treat from delivery places like China Garden or Eastern Cafe is a crab wonton (sometimes call rangoon) which is essentially a deep fried concoction of crab meat and cream cheese. This is NOT a low-fat dish, but it's well worth the calories and the hour you'll spend at the gym the next day.
The dessert version is the same concept: Nutella Wontons
Cracking Down on Problems with GMU
Tierney Kain investigates what students dislike about Mason. Stay tuned next week to see how students are facing problems with parking, dining, housing and weekends--as well as their proposals for a better campus life.
How do you think these issues can be solved?
CHSS Announces Master of Arts in Global Affairs
By Connect2Mason Content Director Amanda Svec
The College of Humanities and Social Sciences announced today the opening of a Master of Arts in Global Affairs graduate program for this Fall 2009 semester.
There will be an informational session held on Mar. 23 at 6 p.m. in Mason Hall, Room D3.
The new program will offer the following concentrations: Global Health, Global Management, Global Media, Global Culture and History, Global Education, Global Governance, Global Economics, Global Population, and Global Conflict and Security.
If this program interests you but you can not attend the meeting, please contact Program Director Dr. Mills Kelly for more information at globalma@gmu.edu or 703-993-2152.
Selective Withdrawal Due March 27
By Connect2Mason Breaking News Director Matt Todd
The Spring 2009 selective withdrawal forms are due this Friday, March 27. Selective withdrawal allows undergraduate students to withdraw from a limited number of classes throughout their college career under their own judgment and without receiving any approval from the dean.
Health & Fitness Expo 2009
By Connect2Mason Writer Danielle Lapierre
- University Life, in partnership with Kaiser Permanente and Aetna Student Health, is sponsoring its 13th Annual Health & Fitness Expo.
The Health and Fitness Expo will take place in Dewberry Hall from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on March 26. Community and on-campus exhibitors will provide health information on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, alternative therapies and healthy self-care practices. The Expo will feature interactive health education activities, participatory demonstrations, free health screenings, fitness instruction and physical challenges.
Free t-shirts, food and fun!
You can also cheer on teams in the Mason Top Chef cook-off, walk it out with dancers from Urbanknowlogy, try the rock climbing wall outside by the JC, dance a few numbers with Zumba instructors or give blood.
For more info and a list of vendors, visit hfe.gmu.edu.
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