Student Life
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.
Cobwebs and Cocktails: Halloween Recipes Sure to Bring the Spirit to any Party
By Katie Miller, Staff Writer
As the night for spooks and sweets approaches, many of you are scrambling to pick costumes, decorations, and of course, treats for your nightly Halloween festivities.
Being an ambitious and easily excitable cook, I like to go all out with party themes by incorporating the food into the overall package.
Tricks for Treats: Students Weigh in on Scandalous Halloween Costumes
By Gabriella Leone, Broadside Correspondent
In the movie Mean Girls, Lindsay Lohan’s character goes to a Halloween party dressed as a zombie bride by covering herself in a snowball of white fabric, a black wig, fake teeth and dripping blood.
Her costume is creative, but at the party people give her weird looks and ask her why she’s dressed so scary. Lohan’s character then learns that “Halloween is the one night a year when girls can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”
Dress Up on a Dime: Look Ghoulish Without Breaking the Bank
By Gabriella Leone, Broadside Correspondent
Halloween costume prices can be just as scary as the holiday, but with some do-it-yourself tips you can have an original and affordable costume this year.
The first place to look is your own closet. Be creative! Look at what you have and try to put something together. For example, if you want to be Michael Jackson this year, you probably already own some key pieces.
Patriots Pluck Blue Hens: Mason Garners First Win in Three Games against Delaware
By John Powell, Asst. Sports Editor
It was a cold and rainy night, but a night for two teams that needed a win. The Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens came in at 5-7-0 overall, needing to turn around their losing season.
The Fightin’ Blue Hens were 2-2-0 in the CAA, setting up for an important conference matchup. The George Mason Patriots came into the game 7-3-1 overall, continuing their success from last year.
Unfortunately, they have not lived up to their own conference expectations, beating the formidable foe William & Mary, yet subsequently losing to the dismal Towson Tigers.
Who's in Starbucks at 3 am?
By C2M Correspondent Jake Shapiro
Sipping away at a pumpkin spice latte while studying differential equations at the wee hours of the morning may not seem like normal practice to some Mason students, but the procrastinators, nocturnal, and regulars at the new on-campus Starbucks wouldn't blink an eye.
Connect2Mason lost a little sleep to see who was there at 3 am, and hear their stories.
Farmers’ Market Going Sour?: Mason, Smart Markets in Contract Dispute
By Patrick Wall, Style Editor
This is not the plan Smart Markets founder Jean Janssen had in mind. Less than two months into the school year, there is growing concern that her farmer’s market, like much of the produce sold there, will not survive the winter.
Janssen is locked in a scuffle with George Mason University over the future of her program. According to Janssen, University Services has informed her that they plan to close the market at the end of October to assess its future.
The Mason Family’: Family Weekend Offers Time for Parents to Visit
By Nicole Ocran, Best of Mason Director
We may not run around with the likes of Thing or Cousin Itt, but we are quite a family. “The Mason Family” (modeled after The Addams Family) is this year’s Family Weekend theme.
Families arrive every year during the weekend of Mason Madness to spend time with their students. Family Weekend runs from Friday, Oct. 16 until Sunday, Oct. 18 this year.
Why Students Drop Classes
Oct. 2 is the last day to drop fall classes. In this podcast, we explore why some students have already dropped classes and why students would consider dropping classes in the future.