September 2008
Change We Can’t Believe In
By Broadside Opinion Editor Arthur Gailes
Senator McCain will not bring change to Washington. He’s not a maverick. He’s not an innovator. He’s not even a particularly good politician. What McCain is, and has always been, is mediocre. He’s a Republican without the political spine to back up his core positions. He’s a veteran brave enough to face enemy fire, but a senator who uses that experience as a shield whenever he’s attacked with words.
Gender Does Not Make Up For Palin’s Résumé
By Broadside Opinion Writer John Koblan
An estimated 23,000 people descended to see John McCain and Sarah Palin on Wednesday, Sept. 10, according to the official Fairfax City Police Estimate. Former Hillary Clinton supporters spoke up on the stage after being introduced by Congressman and George Mason University Professor Tom Davis. They talked about how the Democrats missed their chance to make history. They talked about her 18 million votes and how Palin will crack that glass ceiling.
Aussie Artist Xavier Rudd Dishes to Broadside
Story by Broadside Correspondent Marian McLaughlin.
All the way from Australia, multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd is on the east coast this week for his U.S. tour before heading back to his home country for a November tour.
His newest album, Dark Shades of Blue, is layered with sounds from his slide guitars, soulful vocals and other worldly instruments such as udu drums and didgeridoos. But Xavier Rudd thrives on stage, surrounded by what he calls a planet of his collection of instruments.
The Rock Stars of Writing Are Coming to Mason
By Multimedia Director Natalia Kossobokova and Broadside Editor-In-Chief Nicole Ocran
Take a look at what's in store for The Fall For the Book Festival.
Jimmy Chows Down - Episode 10: Metro Silver Diner
By Blogger Jimmy Rogers and Connect2Mason Multimedia Director Natalia Kossobokova
Eating on campus can be boring, but it's too expensive to eat off campus all the time. That's why Jimmy Chows Down is here to help you find food that's worth eating and won't kill your bank account. This week he takes you to the new Metro Silver Diner to see if their promises of sleek technology and fast service are true.
- Find out about other decent dining options: watch Jimmy's other videos.
- Learn more about Metro Silver Diner: read Sherell Williams's review.
Saint Ross Condemns Sorority Hussies, Others
Package compiled by Connect2Mason Director Grace Kendall & Broadside Editor-in-Chief Nicole Ocran. Photos by Broadside Photography Editor Courtney Erland.
While preachers at the Free Speech Zone are not uncommon at George Mason University, the first of this semester evoked a strong student reaction.
A tall black man wearing suspenders and carrying a Bible and a large jug of water identifying himself only as “Saint Ross” was using the Free Speech Zone today to preach his Christian ideals to the masses of George Mason.
In the Dead of Movie Autumn
By Connect2Mason writer Matt Todd
A measly opening weekend for Nicolas Cage’s Bangkok Dangerous stands as just one of the many bitter reminders of why many September to mid-October films bomb at the box office.
Australian Pop-Rock Is Unexpected Surprise at EFF
Story by Broadside Correspondent Dylan Hares. Photo by Molly Maddra.
A relatively unknown musician by the name of Ry Cummings was the featured artist at last Friday’s Every Freakin’ Friday event. Cummings, who hails from Australia, combines catchy pop-rock music with his charming personality. Though he does have a Web site or MySpace for his unfamiliar fans to learn more about him and his music, Cummings and his band toured with Maroon 5 in recent years, which added to their growing fanbase.
Fourth Annual Faculty Recital Wows Attendees
Story by Broadside Correspondent Marian McLaughlin. Photos by Laura Foltz.
Every September for the past four years, the Department of Music has held a Faculty Showcase Recital, highlighting the works and performances of notable faculty figures. It is an exclusive moment when students and other instructors get a chance to view mentors or colleagues in their true nature, as performers, composers, or arrangers, sharing live music with passion and dedication. Dr. James Gardner, the Music Department Chair, summed up the showcase in one sentence by saying, “The rare variety of faculty makes the showcase a truly unique thing.”