Seesaws and College Politicians [Photos]

It was a great week, if you missed out, there were seesaws for charity, singers, elected officials and a debate. That was only the tip of the iceberg, but here are some photos!

New Student President and Vice President

Congratulations to Zack and Claire, our new student body president and vice president! I look forward to good things from them.

They beat Anna and Katie by a mere nine points.

See the full story at Connect Mason.

GMU Mid-Week Roundup: Elections Week (4/15 - 4/16)

By Student Media Freelancer Aram Zucker-Scharff, from GMU Events Round-Up.

The highlight of this week is the student government election. But just because you must finally pick a candidate (Don't forget to check your e-mail for the link to vote!) doesn't mean you can't be having fun as well.

 

Tuesday (Apr. 15)

• Innovations - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - The Innovations celebration returns to showcase the best and the brightest at George Mason University.


• Résumé Clinic [Arlington] - 3 to 4:30 p.m. @ Truland Building, Room 530 - The Institute for Conflict Analysis & Resolution brings Arlington students the opportunity to polish those résumés.


• Research Workshop I [Writing Center] - 3 to 4:30 p.m. @ Robinson Hall, Room A114 - "How to Evaluate, Document, and Cite Sources." Got some free time? This workshop will get you in-shape for those end-of-the-semester essays.


• Sophia Bass Performs [Tuesday Jams] - 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. @ JC Jazzman's Café - This Indie/Acoustic/Pop singer, born in Fairfax, Va., is an original composer with experience in Classical, Jazz, and Latin composition.  "Sophia Bass won First Place for Rock and Second Place for Pop in the 2007 Mid Atlantic Song Contest by the Songwriters Association of Washington." Her tunes are soft but strong, and full of melody. But don't take my word for it, check out her MySpace page.


• SHADYA [Project Nur] [Arlington] - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. @ Truland Building, Room 555 - "Muslim Girl, Israeli Citizen, World Karate Champion." Director Ron Westler's movie about Israeli Arab Shadya Zoabi's coming-of-age. Concludes with a dialogue on the challenges that Arab Feminists face, moderated by Manar Fawakhry.


• WGMU Rocks the Bistro [Student Media] - 9 to 11 p.m. @ Bistro - WGMU, Mason's radio station, brings local performers to you in this third installment of Rocks the Bistro.

 

Wednesday (Apr. 16)

• VT Memorial and Ribbon Ceremony [SGA] - 7 to 9 a.m. @ George Mason Statue/SUB1 Quad/North Plaza - April 16 is the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting. Student Government is leading a number of remembrance events on Wednesday, starting at the George Mason statue and eventually spreading out to the North Plaza and SUB1 Quad.


• Tire Inflation Day - 7:30 to 10 a.m. @ Research I on York River Road - Have your car tires checked for pressure and wear and let TireVan technicians perform the necessary patches. This event is open to all faculty, staff and students.


• Virginia Tech Remembrance [SGA] - 12 p.m. @ JC Atrium - This event will feature speakers President Alan Merten and SG President Drew Shelnutt. It will also have a moment of silence and an opportunity to sign a pledge against violence.


• Film: Kite Runner [PW] - 12 to 5 p.m. @ Verizon Auditorium - Prince William presents the film Kite Runner. Free popcorn!


• Research Workshop II [Writing Center] - 12:30 to 2 p.m. @ Robinson Hall, Room A114 - "Summarizing, Quoting and Paraphrasing" Got some free time? This second workshop will also get you in-shape for those end-of-the-semester essays.


• Softball - Mason v. Georgetown [Athletics] - 3 p.m. @ George Mason Stadium - "Game 1 of a doubleheader. $5; $2; Mason students free w/ID."


• Softball - Mason v. Georgetown [Athletics] - 5 p.m. @ George Mason Stadium - "Game 2 of a doubleheader. $5; $2; Mason students free w/ID."


• Mason Modern Music Ensemble [Music] - 8 p.m. @ Concert Hall Grand Tier III - M3E performs modern music for the masses.

 

Thursday (Apr. 16)

• College Republicans v. College Democrat [SA] - 12 to 1:30 p.m. @ JC Atrium - The CDs and the CRs face off over the War in Iraq, Illegal Immigration, Taxes, United Nations, Social Issues, Healthcare and Gun Control.


• Research Workshop III [Writing Center] - 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. @ Robinson Hall, Room A114 - "Making your Research Paper Flow." Got some free time? This third workshop will also get you in-shape for those end-of-the-semester essays.


• The Three Villages of the Hidden Fortress [Cinema Series] [Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month]- 6 p.m. @ JC Cinema - Free to students, check out Akira Kurosawa's award winning story of two greedy peasants, a princess and a general. You may recognize elements of the plot, as George Lucas cited it as an inspiration for Star Wars.


• Grad Student Social [PW] - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. @ Bull Run Hall Atrium, 2nd Floor - Join fellow Grad Students at Prince William.


• Search for Chametz [Jewish] - 7 p.m. @ SUB1 - "A campus-wide scavenger hunt and free pizza." The Jewish Student Association kicks off the Passover season by taking the traditional hunt for leavened bread and taking it campus wide.


• CSI Night [AdJ] - 7:20 p.m. @ SUBII, Room 5 - "Experience the reality of crime scene investigation through graphic presentations of cases and lab equipment by Fairfax County Police Detectives." Sounds good enough to skip SPIKE's regular CSI mini-marathons.


• Spring Concert [Dance] - 8 to 10 p.m. @ Harris Theatre - See Mason's students dance.


• Margot at the Wedding [Cinema Series] - 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - No joke, the plot keyword for this movie on IMDB is "Bare Breasts." Beyond that the plot is apparently about a wedding and family secrets. Notable actors include Nicole Kidman and Jack Black.

GMU Weekends Event Round-Up - Apr 10-11 [I-Week and More]

Weekends Roundup: What's Going on Here at Mason

By Student Media Freelancer Aram Zucker-Scharff

This weekend there is a lot going on at Mason. From the various International Week events to Sweeny Todd in the JC Cinema, there is plenty to do.

Thursday (Apr. 10)

• De-Stress Fest [PW] - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. @ Bull Run Hall Atrium - Free food, naptime and more, as the De-Stress event hits the Prince William Campus.


• International Bazaar [International Week] - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ North Plaza (Rain Site: JC Lower Level) - Food, vendors, performances and all the things that make I-Week fun. See Mason's many cultures trying to sell you things.


• Fashion Show [International Week] - 12 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - I see girls in lingerie on the Facebook event's photo, that's enough for me.


• The Effects of U.S. Immigration Policy on People - 3 p.m. @ SUBII Ballroom - The Democracy Project's Campus Coordinator and a selection of experts on everything from LGBTQ to academic freedom talk about immigration.


• International Week Reception [International Week][Arlington] - 5 to 7:30 p.m. @ Original Building, Room 329 -"Networking with internationally-focused organizations about study abroad, volunteer and employment opportunities." Also lots of free food and if you really like what you taste, there's to be a recipe exchange.


• Russian Culture Night [International Week] - 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. @ JC Bistro - "Watch and Eat."


• Darfur Now [Cinema Series] - 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - IMDB calls it "An examination of the genocide in Sudan's western region of Darfur," I'd say that it is likely to be quite depressing. But then again, Arnold Schwarzenegger is on the cast list.


• Student Body Presidential Debate 2008 [SGA] - 7 p.m. @ JC Atrium - The pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates come out to bring the scuffle to the student body. Find out who to vote for! Rumor has it that the even the ever elusive Jacob Rehpelz and Bailey Hall will make an appearance.


• Filipino Culture Night [Pacific American Heritage] - 7 to 11:30 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - "Watch and Eat."


• With One Voice [Campus Ministry] - 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. @ Enterprise Room 80 - All the Christian groups on campus join together for "praising God in unity."


• Ivanov [GMU Players] - 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. @ Black Box - This Chekhov play opens for the first time Thursday night. You can see it through the 14th.

Friday (Apr. 11)

• LANJam '08 [GADIG]- Rumored - The Game Analysis and Design Interest Group was supposedly planning a Xbox 360 and maybe computer LAN gaming event with EFF. Current Status: Unknown.


• Field Day and BBQ [International Week] - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ North Plaza (Rain Site: Dewberry Hall) - It sounds like what it is. I hope it doesn't rain, cause I'm not sure how field games will work in Dewberry Hall.


• Chinese Culture Night [Pacific American Heritage] - 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. @ Bistro - Perhaps there will be food?


• Men's Volleyball vs. Penn State [Sports] - 7 p.m. @ Field House - Are they also called the Patriots?


• Sweeny Todd [Cinema Series] - 6 and 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street puts in an appearance.


• African Culture Night [International Week] - 7 to 11:30 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall - It is what it is I guess.


• Game Night [EFF] - 7 to 11:30 p.m. @ SUB1 Game Room - Free Pizza and free games. What more could you ask for?


• Carmen [Performances] - 8 to 10 p.m. @ Concert Hall - This classic performance by the St. Petersburg Ballet should be fantastic to see, but good luck getting a ticket on a student's salary. Try the same time on Saturday for Swan Lake.

Saturday (Apr. 12)

• Sweeny Todd [Cinema Series] - 6 and 9 p.m. @ JC Cinema - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street puts in a second appearance, just in case you missed him the first time.


• Friends of International Reception [International Week] - 6 to 6:30 p.m. @ JC Cinema Lobby - "Mix and mingle with friends of Mason's international programs."


• Kevin Mac & the Country Cassanovas [Live@Damon's] - 7 to 10 p.m. @ SUB1 Damon's - Not sure how exciting this will be, I can't even find the band with Google.


• Cultural Dance Showcases [Pacific American Heritage] - 7 to 10 p.m. @ Harris Theatre - The cultural dances are usually a sight to see, it may be worth skipping out on some of the other events in this time slot to sneak a peak.


• International Dinner Dance [International Week] - 7 to 10 p.m. @ Dewberry Hall and Bistro - Music, dancing and food. Between the catered dinner (hopefully not Sodexo?) and the dance competition, this is sure to be a fun event. But grab your tickets in advance as they are $10 from OIPS (SUB1 Room 310) as opposed to $15 at the door.


• I-Week After Party [International Week] - 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Dewberry and moving to Bistro - After the dancing and diversity is done, it's time to party the night away. The party will move to rock out with a DJ in the Bistro. However, considering Mason's draconian drinking policy, even the most relentless Patriots may feel a bit thirsty after four hours.


• Free Play in the Corner Pocket [Pool] - 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Corner Pocket - Mason's newest pool hall is spacious, take advantage of the long hours and elbow room to practice those trick shots.

Sunday (Apr. 11)

• "Asian Americans Can Jump" [Pacific American Heritage] - 12 to 5 p.m. @ Physical Education Building - I really didn't make up the name for this event. It is sponsered by the Office of Diversity Programs and Services and is a "3-on-3 Men and Woman's Tournament and Basketball Shoot-out."


• Bagel Brunch [Jewish] - 12:30 p.m. @ Patriot Lounge - In every college student's mind burns one question… where can I get my free food? Here's the event to go to. Delicious food and all you need to do is sit through is a short Judaism education component.


• Students Sing [Music] - 3 to 4:30 p.m.@ Harris Theatre - Hear your fellow students sing out.


• Free Play in the Corner Pocket [Pool] - 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. @ Corner Pocket - Mason's newest pool hall is spacious, take advantage of the long hours and elbow room to practice those trick shots. Erm... practice them some more... because I absolutely did not copy this from directly above.


• Keyboard Conversations with Jeffery Siegel [Music] - 7 to 8:30 p.m. @ Concert Hall - Concerts with a commentary, renown musician Jeffrey Siegel plays music and talks about what makes you love it.