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Student Government Presidential Debate LIVE
By Connect Mason Reporters JD Mink and Rachael Dickson
Join us tonight at 7 p.m. in the Johnson Center (or online) for the 2008 Student Government Presidential Debate.
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RAK Writes Constitution, Holds Elections
By Connect Mason Reporter Rachael Dickson
As George Mason students in Virginia get ready to cast their vote for student body president next week, the students of the Ras Al Khaimah campus are taking steps toward creating a more effective Student Government Association.
Greeks to Educate on Credit Abuse
By Connect Mason Asst. News Director Rashad Mulla
Photo courtesy of Flickr's 'SqueakyMarmot'
The George Mason chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi will host the Credit Abuse Resistance Education Program tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the Johnson Center meeting room F. The event’s organizers hope to draw students, parents and Mason staff.
Event presenters will discuss responsible financial planning, budgeting and consumer credit information.
GMU Allots $140,000 for Fall Speaker and Concert
By Student Media Freelancer Aram Zucker-Scharff
George Mason University allotted $140,000 to be divided evenly among two large scale fall events: a speaker and a concert.
Student Government Election Round-Up
By Connect Mason Reporter Rachael Dickson, Broadside Asst. News Editor Rebecca Fulton and Photography Editor Courtney Erland
Student Government elections are scheduled for April 15 and 16. Before you vote, read up on a few of the 2008 presidential candidates.
Faculty Raise Concerns at Provost Review Town Hall
By Connect Mason Director Whitney Rhodes
Faculty and staff examined Provost Peter Stearns' job performance during a town hall meeting on April 8. Recognition of faculty input, the future of the Ras Al Kaimah campus and potential environmental coursework were among the issues raised.
Texting-induced Injuries on the Rise
UWIRE This story was written by Rachel Leamon, The Daily Free Press (Boston U.)
Photo by Flickr's 'b_d_solis'
(U-WIRE) BOSTON - One in five Britons has suffered an injury while simultaneously walking and text messaging in the last year, according to a British study. However, SMS snafus are also popping up stateside on sidewalks and behind the wheel.
Last week, a British information directory launched a pilot project to protect people who were texting while walking by installing bumper guards on lampposts.
The large white bumper guards call attention to the text-and-transportation problem that causes injuries ranging from bruises to broken noses, said Lucy Abell, spokeswoman for Living Streets, a British charity that focuses on reducing traffic and keeping the streets clean and safe.
Model U.N. Wins Summit
By Broadside Correspondent Shafi Kahn
During a weekend filled with debates, George Mason University’s government class, Model United Nations, took on students from more than 20 universities at the National University Model Arab League Summit. The event, celebrating 25 years, was held at the Washington Hilton during the weekend of March 28.
Van Cleave Emphasizes the Need for Self-Protection
By Broadside Staff Reporter Erica Terrini
Photo by Broadside Photographer Molly Maddra
The final event in support of concealed weapons on campus, hosted by the George Mason University College Republicans, assisted by Mason’s Students For Concealed Carry on Campus and Shawn Deehan, took place in the Johnson Center last Thursday.
- Read about the first event in the concealed carry series here.
- And here's information on the second event.
This was the last event held on campus to represent those who support a Mason student’s right to carry a concealed weapon and who argue for less restricting gun laws in the national gun debate.
Gun Opponents Argue “With Emotion”
By Broadside Staff Reporter Erica Terrini
Photo by Broadside Asst. Photography Editor Laura Foltz
The College Republicans sponsored a series of events regarding concealed weapons on campus. The second event, held Wednesday, April 2 in the Johnson Center, presented noted author and a contributor to the national gun debate, Dr. John Lott, who has a Ph.D. in economics.
- Read about the first event in the concealed carry series here.
- Check out this article about the third event in the series.
The forum presented many of the ideals Lott wrote of in his book, "More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws."