Fairfax
Documentary exposing the dangers of uranium mining features at Cinema Arts Theatre
|Cinema Arts Theatre on Main Street held a free screening and Q&A of an environmental documentary titled “Hot Water,” written and produced by Lizabeth Rogers.
The event, held on Nov. 14, was sponsored by the We the People Campaign. It exposed the possible hazards of uranium mining in the United States.
Nuclear power plants have a legacy of both financial and environmental strain through uranium mining, leaving behind enough chemical residues to contaminate local air, food, and water supplies.
Fairfax native reflects on Mason swimming career
|For some college athletes, it can be tough to put aside personal goals and to place the team before themselves.
After an acclaimed high school career, senior swimmer Joey Kelly had to put his role on Mason’s swim team and his passion for swimming in perspective after falling short of personal goals.
Fairfax Music Friday: Auld Shebeen
|The Auld Shebeen, an Irish pub and restaurant in the city of Fairfax, offers residents a taste of Irish culture in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Many students know the Auld Shebeen for its club tucked in the basement of the establishment. However, for those who feel less comfortable in a club scene, the pub offers live Irish music on Friday and Saturday evenings from some of the area’s best traditional Irish acts.
Bernie's Deli offers a unique sandwich experience
|Bernie’s Delicatessen & Gourmet Market is anything but your average sandwich shop.
OPINION: Campus construction is a cause for frustration
|As the semester begins, prospective students stroll along the sidewalks of campus with their parents. Some of these school-scouts have likely visited Virginia Tech or The University of Virginia, two schools which boast stately architecture and a beautiful symmetry. Though I was not able to visit any universities before I enrolled at Mason, my first impression of the school was that it seemed park-like. Winding concrete sidewalks took students on tiny adventures to undiscovered buildings with odd names.
VIDEO: Mason experiences Hurricane Sandy
|Video shot by Jake McLernon, Mason Cable Network General Manager.
2012 Fall festivals
|There is no better way to celebrate the arrival of fall than by visiting some of the fall festivals taking place in the Fairfax area. Be sure to visit some of these local festivals this autumn to really get in the spirit of the season.
Top 5 weekend picks September 27
|Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:
1. Attend a Fall for the Book Event
When: September 27 through September 29
Where: Fairfax GMU Campus, Arlington GMU Campus, and surrounding DC area
Top 5 weekend picks September 20
|Every week Connect2Mason will offer five entertainment picks for your weekend. Ranging from on-campus to off-campus events, Connect2Mason's Top 5 will give you a jump start on your weekend. Here are the Top 5 picks for this weekend:
Romney appeals to women, small business owners, in local rally
|Video Shot by Trevor DeSaussure and Jake McLernon
Video Edited by Trevor DeSaussure
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney held a rally in Fairfax on Thursday, September 13.
The rally took place in Van Dyck Park, two miles north of the Fairfax campus. Over 2,000 people attended.
“Northern Virginia could well determine who wins the election,” Romney told the audience.
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