Broadside February 20, 2012 Issue by Student Media George Mason University

MADE at Mason MTV’s ‘Made’ is looking for people on campus. STYLE • Page 5

All About the Career Fair The Career Fair is Wednesday and Thursday—don’t miss our handy guide to get ahead! NEWS • Page 4

Workout of the Week Get limber with cheerleader Rycki Robertson. SPORTS • Page 12

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February 20, 2012

Volume 88 Issue 15

Student Senate Passes Resolution Supporting DREAM Act Discussion of Resolution Draws Large Gallery Crowd

Students for Ron Paul Spread Libertarian Message Hope for Ron Paul Appearance Justin Lalputan News Editor

waiting for official certification — which will be forthcoming — to begin conducting business, the members have gone ahead with meetings. The meeting drew many different people who are attracted to Paul for different reasons. “I guess I came to him through my experience here as an economics major,” said junior Joseph Taylor, president of Patriots for Ron Paul. “I support him mainly because of his message of freedom [and his] respect for individual rights and the Constitution.” “We got what we needed,” Valentine said. “We went over the Constitution, which was required.” One of the group’s goals is to get Ron Paul to speak at George Mason University. “Our main goal right now is to bring Ron Paul to campus,” Valentine said. “We have a petition going around to gather signatures for people to say that they support him coming here to give a speech.” Valentine added that

Junior Olivia Valentine, secretary for Patriots for Ron Paul, was tired as she headed to a CPAC conference last year. Despite her exhaustion from getting up early, she was motivated because she was going to meet the man that she had researched and read about since summer. She was going to meet Ron Paul. After her experience at the CPAC meeting, Valentine furthered her involvement in Ron Paul’s campaign, and eventually joined Patriots for Ron Paul, a student group on campus dedicated to helping Ron Paul’s campaign in the 2012 presidential election. Patriots for Ron Paul had their first official meeting Wednesday in Sandbridge. The meeting was not a discussion of tactics or strategies to help Paul’s campaign; it was organizational in nature and the group decided on officers including president and vice president. Patriots for Ron Paul has not been recognized as an official group on campus yet. Instead of See PAUL, Page 2

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Many students gathered in the gallery during the Student Senate Meeting on Thursday, Feb. 16 to support a resolution that would support the DREAM Act. The resolution passed 20-5, with one senator abstaining.

Gregory Connolly Editor-in-Chief George Mason University student senators passed a resolution Thursday that voiced their support for the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act. Many interested students packed into the meeting room at Mason Hall to witness the resolution. The resolution, which supports a federal act that would grant permanent residency to illegal aliens who meet certain requirements, passed 20–5, with one senator abstaining. The resolution was introduced by Clerk Elizabeth Baires and Senators Randy Salter, Michael McKenney, Jason Von Kundra and Donald Garrett. The issue divided the senators into two camps — one was fully in support of the resolution, while the others were concerned that voicing a political opinion in a resolution goes beyond the scope of Student Government. A

few senators were also concerned people at a senate meeting. Many that their constituents would not of the senators commented on the turnout as well. support the resolution. “As representatives of George No gallery member spoke out Mason University Student Gov- against the resolution, and many had signs in ernment, it’s deﬁnitely within support of it. “I don’t understand “I’m a our scope,” said Von Kundra, student and how if this resolution it’s important who supported would pass, it would the resolution. we bring this hurt anyone.” “It’s our obligaup for the betterment of edtion to voice student opinions.” ucation,” said -Jason Von Kundra Kundra senior comStudent Senator said he hasn’t munication major Cristian encountered Pineda, who many students opposed to it. stood in the “I don’t ungallery. “I’m derstand how if this resolution really excited that GMU took a would pass, it would hurt anyone,” stand on an issue that impacts students. This is a political issue, Kundra said. The vote attracted many but I feel like it’s important for Mason students who wanted to students to be educated enough to observe the deliberation. Student take a stand on an issue that can Government President Ally Bow- beneﬁt the university.” ers said in the four years she has Bowers was pleased with the been a part of Student Govern- turnout. “If they want us to represent ment, she has never seen so many

their voice to the administration or higher up, we’re happy to do that for them,” Bowers said. “Just let us know — all meetings are open to the public and are posted online.” Many of the senators had comments prepared as Speaker Thomas Lee moved down the list of names. “I look around and see friends, coworkers, students. It just shows you — this is our job,” said Senator Jordan Foster, the chair of the M.A.S.O.N. committee. “These are the students and we’re working for them.” The resolution came out of the Diversity and Multicultural Aﬀairs Committee. “I feel great,” said Deepika Sharma, the chair of that committee. “It makes me happy to see students who are passionate about something come and do something about it.”

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Touré Makes Appearance at Mason Speech Part of Black History Month Nathan Dorfman Staff Writer What does it mean to be black in America today? Touré, a television personality, writer and cultural critic, addressed this question before an audience of nearly 50 students and faculty members at the Johnson Center Bistro during a keynote speech sponsored by George Mason University’s Ofﬁce of Diversity, Inclusion and Multicultural Education for Black History Month. Touré primarily based the keynote speech upon his 2011 book “Who’s Afraid of PostBlackness?” “The book talks about the rise of the 21st century African-

American community,” said organizational administration major James Williams. Students in attendance were familiar with Touré’s work. “I read his articles in The New York Times,” Williams said. “I’ve seen him on TV,” said communication major Meghann Patterson. During the first half of his speech, Touré examined the implications of living in a postracial society. “Post-racial means whatever you want it to mean. There is no fixed idea of what post-racial means,” Touré said. “Racism still affects our world a great deal.” Touré explained that contemporary racism is more subtle and nuanced than the racism of

the past. “The racism our parents experienced was obvious,” Touré said. “Now, it’s like fog. We can’t see it. We can’t grab it. It’s harder to quantify.” Elaborating upon this idea, Touré mentioned that he interviewed 105 luminaries for his book and asked about the most racist incident that each had experienced. He noted that the most common response was that the answer is unknowable, referring to how racist decisions can be privately made behind a person’s back. Touré drew upon his professional experience as a journalist for anecdotes. For example, he spoke about interviewing Kanye West at his home.

Touré also described how he had to prove to his editors at Rolling Stone that not only could he write about hip-hop artists, but also about other entertainers, such as Eric Clapton and Tori Amos, who represent other genres. An important theme of Touré’s speech was that AfricanAmericans should not hold themselves back by worrying about what whites think.

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Norovirus Hits NoVa No Cases Reported on Campus Michael Lagana Staff Writer George Mason University oﬃcials are concerned with the norovirus, a contagious gastrointestinal virus that has been reported in the Washington, D.C., metro area, though no cases have been reported at Mason. Symptoms of the virus include vomiting, abdominal pains, fever and diarrhea. The virus is spread by coming into contact with an infected person or a surface that has come in contact with an infected person, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention norovirus factsheet. According to an email sent to the Mason community by Sandy Scherrens, vice president of University Life, there have been no cases of the virus reported on campus, although

members of the Mason community are encouraged to practice good hand-washing, to disinfect surfaces and to stay home if they feel ill. According to the CDC norovirus factsheet, the norovirus has a recovery time of one to two days and is best treated by drinking plenty of ﬂuids. There is no known cure for the virus. According to a Washington Times article published on Thursday, 85 students at nearby George Washington University in Washington, D.C., became sick with the virus over the past week. “Due to the outbreaks at George Washington University, this is a reminder to take care of your health, to be pro-active, and if you think you have symptoms to see Student Health Services,” according to a statement released by Scherrens and University Life.

Faculty Senate to Present Handbook Changes to BOV Grammar Changes Meant to Clarify Existing Rules Justin Lalputan News Editor The George Mason Faculty Senate met last Wednesday to decide on changes to the faculty handbook that will be presented to the Board of Visitors. No major changes were discussed. The majority of changes discussed were grammatical in nature and were meant to clarify already existing rules. The discussion was not an open debate, rather faculty members were given a handout detailing changes that a committee agreed upon. In the meeting, the senators decided if they approved of the amended wording.

Few items were changed, and the meeting progressed smoothly. The highlight of the session came during a debate over the usage of the phrase “30 days after receiving notice”. An argument was raised that the phrase “written notice” should have been incorporated, but it was then interjected that it would be possible for disgruntled employees to deny their receipt of written notice. After consulting legal counsel, it was decided to take the phrase in question under deeper consideration. The remaining changes will be presented to the Board of Visitors at their meeting on Tuesday.

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The number of senators who voted for a resolution that supports the DREAM Act.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Event Calendar Monday, Feb. 20 Love Your Body Week Feb. 20 – Feb. 24 Visiting Writers: Caroline Preston Johnson Center, George's Restaurant 7 – 8 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 Career Services Workshop: Resume Clinic Johnson Center, Room 116 3:p.m. – 6:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 Spring 2012 Job and Internship Fair Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall 11a.m. – 4 p.m. Azucar Salsa Dance Lessons Johnson Center, Dance Studio 6 – 8 p.m. Men’s Basketball: Mason vs Northeastern Boston, MA 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb.23 Spring 2012 Job and Internship Fair Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. FFF: Friends, Food, and Film Student Union Building I, Room 1400 2 - 4 p.m. Women's Basketball: Mason vs University of Delaware Newark, DE 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24 Last Day to Drop Spring Semester Classes

Who is Original Burger? Meet the People Serving Up Smiles at SUB II’s Newest Restaurant Michael Lagana Staff Writer “Talk to me, talk to me” are familiar words heard echoing from Original Burger through the second floor of The HUB (Student Union Building II). The voice beckons customers in line to choose the toppings they want piled on their burgers and has become a hallmark element of the Original Burger experience. But what is the story behind this voice? And what makes Original Burger so efficient in delivering hot, quality burgers to customers? “It’s all about teamwork here. Everyone works together,” Original Burger shift supervisor Abdul Kowsar said. “We try to deliver 100-percent customer satisfaction.” At Original Burger, customers can customize their burgers any way they want and can choose from several different meats, toppings and sauces. Additionally, customers can choose from a variety of milkshakes and salads. But customized burgers are not the only part of the Original Burger experience. Team member Rob McCrary, the man behind the voice greeting customers in line with “Talk to me,” has been working at Original Burger since the new dining venue was opened in spring 2011. McCrary leaves his home in Lorton, Va., around 8 a.m. each day, taking three different buses to reach work around 10:45 a.m. Despite the long commute, McCrary enjoys his job and regularly converses with customers. “If students didn’t enjoy the service, they wouldn't come. I

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Original Burger’s Rob McCrary, right, is known for his friendly style behind the counter. His mantra of “talk to me” can be heard from anywhere in the vicinity of Original Burger when he is working. Original Burger is in Student Union Building II and opened last year. keep an upbeat spirit to keep the students happy,” McCrary said. When Original Burger grows busy — particularly at lunchtime — Kowsar, McCrary and the team move customers through the line quickly and with ease, listening carefully and attentively to each customer’s order. Asked about his talent for ﬁlling orders quickly and accurately, McCrary said, “It’s a gift from God. I’ve been cooking for years, and I know that some customers may not know what they want. So I try to help them along by saying, ‘talk to me.’” Problems may occur during business hours, but the team has a plan for those, too. “Usually, if we have problems with a smaller machine, we have a back-up ma-

chine that we can plug in,” Kowsar said. According to McCrary, the “Meal Deal” is among the most popular choices on the menu at Original Burger. The “Meal Deal,” which customers purchase using a Mason Money Card, includes one quarter-pound cheeseburger, toppings, french fries and a fountain drink. Occasionally, an order will be placed for a burger that goes above and beyond the normal order. Appropriately named the “Triple-decker,” it features three quarter-pound or three thirdpound patties and includes a choice of cheese and all available toppings. Original Burger is popular with customers, particularly when

it comes to quality. William Callahan, a junior global aﬀairs major, said, “The food keeps us coming back. It [gives us] a good kind of ‘full [feeling].’” For Kowsar, Original Burger is more than just a job — it’s a community where co-workers support one another to deliver the best service possible. “Everyone’s nice here, and we all work together. If team members see another team member struggling, they pitch in to help,” Kowsar said. Keeping customers happy is at the core of working at Original Burger, according to McCrary. “I enjoy the students. I don’t have a lot of money, but my riches are in seeing them happy.”

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Concert: Dusseldorf Symphony Orchestra Center for the Arts, Concert Hall 8 p.m. Annual Mr. and Mrs. Black GMU Pageant Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall 9 p.m.

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POLICE FILES Medical Assist. Aquatic Center Victim fell on a table an injured their shoulder. Victim was transported to Fairfax Hospital for evaluation. (47/ Bietsch).

Warrant Service Commonwealth Hall Cherayal Elliot 19 (GMU) of Newport News, VA was arrested for credit card larceny and credit card fraud. She was transported to Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and held without bond. (47/ Bietsch). Drunk in public/Underage Possession of Alcohol Ox Rd and Kelley Dr. Austin Shinal, 18, of Fairfax, VA (Non-GMU) was arrested for the above offenses and taken to Fairfax ADC where he was held. (51/Huete)

Medical Assist. SUB I An individual was transported to the hospital for medical attention. (36/Gannon) Theft From Building RAC Complainant reported cell phone stolen from his belongings. Loss estimated $300.00. (49/Broughton) Warrant Service. Liberty Square David Verburg (GMU) 20, of Fairfax, VA was arrested on an outstanding warrant and transported to the Fairfax County ADC. (56/Lighthiser)

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Patriots for Ron Paul, a new student group, is hoping to get Ron Paul to make an appearance at Mason in the coming weeks. The group is on its way to becoming an oﬃcial student group.

PAUL, From Front with Super Tuesday coming up on March 6, Mason is in the running for Paul to give a speech, given the university’s involvement with Austrian economics and its convenient location only four miles away from one of Paul’s headquarters. In addition to getting Paul on campus, Patriots for Ron Paul also has another goal. “Our broader goal is just to spread the message of limited government, free markets and civil liberties.” Patriots for Ron Paul has different events in mind, which include fundraisers and lectures by professors on key topics. The group openly invites students to come to one of their meetings. “[They should come] to learn,” Valentine said. “I don’t think people really understand Ron Paul. They just write him oﬀ as a cranky old grandpa. I don’t think people understand the power behind Ron Paul.”

“I’ve heard some of the things he’s said, and it’s a little too extreme for me. Just how far he wants to take his ideas. There’s a lot of messed up things about our Education Department, but dissolving it? That’s not going to help it.” -Anna Hulse, sophomore, dance major

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“I think he’s a libertarian on all the stances you shouldn’t be a libertarian on. From what I’ve heard, he’s against abortion, but if you are a libertarian, you can’t be. I will say that of most of the candidates running, he would be my second or third choice for president, but that’s more of a statement on who’s running.” -Sam Ryan, junior, earth science major

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JC Computer Lab Gets a Facelift Renovations Will Bring New Monitors, Carpet, Paint

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Jason Von Kundra, center, is one of the George Mason Student Government Senators who introduced the resolution in support of the DREAM act.

DREAM, From Front

of business discussed after committee reports, the room “This is a very dark road erupted in applause and a fivewe’re following — this is inher- minute recess was declared. ently political,” Senator Vernon Most of the gallery left the Miles said. “I don’t think that’s meeting during the recess. what GMU Student Govern“I think this is a great step ment should do. We should not forward,” said junior governdetermine right or wrong.” ment and international politics Senator Carolyn Horton major Veronica Ramos-Coreas. said that she believes existing “I think the bigger battle is still immigration laws are flawed, ahead. This brings visibility to but that they do still exist. the issue, to the people it af“We should focus on our fects. Hopefully, we can keep laws that exist, without adding going.” loopholes T h e to someDREAM Act thing that’s was initially “Capitol Hill is a couple already introduced to miles down the road. b r o k e n ,” the United Horton It’d be more of a benefit States Senate s a i d . in 2001. If to target them instead “Capitol passed, the of this campus. We Hill is a bill would couple should focus on the provide a m i l e s path to legal impact Student down the residency for Government can have road. It’d certain illegal be more of on campus.” aliens of a benefit to “good moral t a r g e t character” -Carolyn Horton, Student them inwho are gradSenator stead of uates of U.S. this camhigh schools pus. We or hold a should focus on the impact GED, who arrived in the U.S. as Student Government can have minors and who lived in the on campus.” country for at least five years Senator Evan Del Duke prior to the bill’s enactment. was also opposed to the resoluPeople who meet those retion. quirements would then be “This resolution is danger- given a six-year temporary resious,” Del Duke said. “This dency, within which they must would set a precedent — why earn a degree from an instituaren’t we supporting students tion of higher education, spend who want guns in buildings, at least two years in good acawho are pro-life or pro-choice? demic standing or serve in the We are liaisons between stu- military for at least two years to dents and administration, not achieve the permanent resistudents and the government.” dency, according to a fact sheet Upon passage of the reso- on the official White House lution, which was the first item website.

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The computer lab will be closed for two weeks in mid-March for renovations. Changes include new furniture, carpeting, paint and computer monitors. The $115,000 project will force students to use the lab in Innovation Hall while renovations are underway.

Michael Lagana Staff Writer The Johnson Center computer lab will be closed for two weeks in mid-March for renovation which entails replacing old furniture, carpeting, paint and monitors. According to Matthew Silverman, project manager of the J.C. Computer Lab renovation for the Division of Instructional Technology, the renovation is scheduled to begin on March 9 and end on March 23. The revamp will bring new carpeting, new furniture, new paint, new computer monitors and a completely new layout to the lab. “Really, what we are focusing on are the environmental improvements to the lab,” Silverman said. “If you are in the lab right now, I think a lot of what you will see is people are nested back-toback and it is a very tight environment. So, the goal is to open up the space, make circulation better and [make it] easier for students to see if a seat is available.” Since the JC opened in 1995, the design of the computer lab

has remained the same, with a vide larger displays, and new carfew minor improvements being peting will add a cosmetic immade. Those changes were lim- provement, replacing older carpeting ited to adding that is more seats in According to Matthew order to increase stained from years of use. capacity. The Silverman, project lab’s current furT h e manager of the J.C. renovation niture is outComputer Lab...the will seek to dated and was designed for rectify the renovation is scheduled problem of larger monitors, to begin on March 9 not the thinner, accessibility and end on March 23. lighter liquidin the lab, according to crystal display The revamp will bring Silverman. monitors curnew carpeting, new “ T h e rently in the lab. furniture, new paint, feedback we According to Silverman, new computer monitors have gotten the renovation from a lot of and a completely new students is is estimated to layout to the lab. that the stacost about tions are un$115,000 with reachable new furniture comprising roughly half the cost. because they have to wade The renovation will fundamen- through people,” he said. “It’s really creating better cirtally change the layout of the lab to make it easier and more com- culation in the space so students fortable for students to work and don't feel like they are sardines collaborate. New furniture will [in the lab].” In addition to making the eliminate back-to-back seating, new 19-inch monitors will pro- space more navigable, the new

design will bring the lab into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, making the space more accessible for people with disabilities. During the time the lab will be closed, students can alternatively use the computer lab in room 301 of Innovation Hall, which contains 141 computers. The Innovation Hall lab will be operating at the same hours as the JC lab during the renovation to ensure that students are not inconvenienced by a total lack of computer lab availability. Additionally, students may use the Virtual Computing Lab — found at www.vcl.gmu.edu — to remotely access specialty software that they would normally access in the lab. After the renovation, DoIT would like students to give feedback regarding the new design of the lab. “We are always happy to get feedback from anyone,” Silverman said. “If there is something we can do better, please let us know. We are here to support you guys and your education.”

New Office to Help Off-Campus Students Feel at Home Eighty Percent of Mason Students Live Off Campus Sometime During Their Four Years Gregory Connolly Editor-in-Chief You see them in parking lots, in classes and in passing. With only 4,500 beds available, many students must travel to school each day. Fully 80 percent of the student body has lived off campus at some point or continues to do so. This is the challenge that faces the newly created Office of Off-Campus Student Programs and Services: How can an extremely diverse group of students — from all age ranges and all backgrounds — feel they’re getting a similar university experience as their on-campus peers? “[Many off-campus students] catch a shuttle, get in the car, go to the academic building and then leave,” said Scott Blevins, the assistant director of Patriot Leader Initiatives within Orientation, Family Programs and Services. Blevins has been tasked with overseeing the new office that will reach out to offcampus students and tailor programs to meet their needs. “The hard part is getting past the word ‘commuter’ and its negative implications,” Blevins said. “You’re going to get all kinds of answers from students when you ask them about their time at Mason, from ‘I love it’ to ‘This is an expanded high school where I go to class’ and everything in between.” The hardest part is getting the word out to off-campus students. “[I’m] somewhat a part of [the Mason] community,” said junior finance major Benny Aksoylu, an off-campus student. “I come to class. Then I go. I don’t

usually stick around. If I see something interesting, I’ll check it out. The only place I can see people trying to promote clubs is in the JC. If I’m not at the JC, I don’t see that motivation to get fellow students to participate.” But many have found a way to fit in just fine. “I’m a graduate student, so yes, I’m very connected with my program,” said Chris Cooper, who studies human factors and applied cognition in the Department of Psychology. “From what I have found, many programs that are offered are inclusive. As a commuter student, I don’t feel deprived from campus life.” Blevins began working with off-campus students when he was an undergraduate at Miami University in Ohio. There, Blevins faced a different set of challenges, like dealing with landlord-student relations on off-campus properties and finding ways that students could feel like they were more a part of the off-campus community in Oxford, a town of over 20,000 residents near Cincinnati. Despite these challenges and discussions on how to deal with them, Blevins and his staff — consisting of four students who act as undergraduate advisers alongside a graduate assistant — have directed most of their energy toward creating more programs for off-campus students that allow them to connect with the university. One of the most successful initiatives has been the 24/7 study lounge available to off-campus students in George’s Restaurant during Finals Week. In fall 2010, for example, the lounge re-

ceived 1,000 unique visitors. By fall 2011, there were 1,500 unique visitors, Blevins said. The success of this program was part of the impetus for The Ridge, a new student lounge that will open soon in the space formerly occupied by Corner Pocket. This new space, which will be

“You’re going to get all kinds of answers from students when you ask them about their time at Mason, from ‘I love it’ to ‘This is an expanded high school where I go to class’ and everything in between.” -Scott Blevins, assistant program director of Patriot Leader Initiatives open during the late-night hours when the Johnson Center is closed, is primarily for off-campus students, though any Mason student is free to use it. Blevins and his staff were also behind screenings of “Jackass 3-D” and “Gnomeo and Juliet” that played drive-in style last year in one of the parking lots on a 30-foot blow-up screen. They also hit the parking lots some mornings as part of a program called High-Five—which takes place every weekday that ends in a

five—offering coffee and breakfast items to connect with off-campus students. The afternoon portion of High-Five frequently tries something new, from local mechanics offering safe winter travel tips to the game show event in the JC last week. “We didn’t know what to expect [Thursday, Feb. 16],” Blevins said of the game show event held in the JC Atrium on Wednesday. The event, called Guess for Gas, had contestants use their knowledge of music, movies and television shows to compete for $250 worth of gas cards. “It was phenomenal. The greatest sign of success were the students hanging off the balconies, watching from the second and third floors.” On April 5, the office will bring in mentalist Chris Carter to perform in the JC atrium. “In the mornings, I ask if they know who we are,” said Vianney Torres, a junior math major who has lived off campus all three years she has attended Mason and serves as one of the four undergraduate advisers in the office. “They think that there’s a catch [to the programs offered by the new office]. When they hear there isn’t, they’re like, ‘Oh? Really?’ And that really warms my heart because I remember feeling like nobody cared about me. So when I tell someone that, I know we’re reaching them.” Another major initiative — how to connect with off-campus freshmen who have not had a chance to find a niche at Mason — has been undertaken by the undergraduate advisers. To this end, they have met with 20 percent of the new stu-

dent population this semester to find out their concerns. “These students are surprised they get somebody to talk to,” said Torres. “Their concerns were a lot about missing out. Their time is limited due to transportation, family obligations, lack of ability to attend meetings of campus groups.” Torres said many off-campus students manage to enjoy the best of both worlds. “They get the college experience while still being able to be connected with family. They get the freedom of not being on campus seven days a week, and a lot of them appreciate that freedom,” said Torres. Torres said the biggest challenge facing her as an adviser to these students is scheduling. “There are a lot of schedules for these students,” said Torres. “Family schedules, transportation schedules, activity schedules.” Torres said some of these students struggle to adapt to university life. “Some of the girls said, ‘I have no friends.’ They struggle to meet people on campus,” said Torres. “If you think you are missing out on the college experience, you tend to feel like you can’t relate to those who live on campus. We’re here to teach you that you go home to sleep, while others go to dorms — otherwise, you have the same chances and opportunities as other students.”

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Over 180 Employers to Set up Shop in Dewbery Hall Wednesday, Thursday Gregory Connolly Editor-in-Chief

The annual career fair, sponsored by University Career Services, will begin Wednesday at 11 a.m. and pick back up Thursday, with over 180 employers making the trek to George Mason University. The fair regularly attracts top companies, from defense contractors to ballet instructors. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday in the Johnson Center’s Dewberry Hall. The event is open to Mason students, so polish oﬀ your resume, dig out your best “business professional” look and come on down. To help you succeed, Broadside, with the help of Career Services, has prepared a list of 10 things you should know going into the fair.

Do your research. “The biggest complaint [from employers] is that students don’t know about the company, what position an employer is recruiting for, their competitors [or] who their business is,” said Raechel Hester, a career counselor at Career Services. Spend ﬁve minutes on Google and learn a few things about the company you’re trying to impress. You can even ﬁnd information about each company that is visiting the fair by going to Career Service’s website at careers.gmu.edu.

Know yourself. Know your strengths that are related to each position in which you are interested. Be prepared to talk about your leadership abilities, whether or not you are an introvert or an extrovert. If you’re shy, take extra steps to be sure you’re able to properly articulate these things, as they’re important to employers, Hester said.

Know your pitch. You won’t get long to talk to employers, so you’ll want to prepare a quick pitch you give each employer. There will be a lot of other students who are interested in the same position you are, so make sure your quick speech expresses your base identity in a succinct and interesting fashion. “End with a question to help guide a conversation with the employer,” Hester said. “The purpose of the pitch is to start a dialogue.” What better way than with a question? Hester and other career counselors are available during walk-in hours at Career Services—these hours can be found on their website—and in the minutes before the fair to help students craft an eﬀective pitch. Hester recommends you practice your pitch on friends so that you’re comfortable with it by the time you take it to the career fair.

Have a strategy. A good way to do this is to use a tier system. The employers you’re most enamored with are in the top tier, with employers that have a lot of what you’re looking for in the second tier and other employers who have some of what you’re looking for in the third tier. Hester recommends starting with the middle tier of employers when you arrive at the career fair to warm up your pitch before approaching the top tier. Another part of having a solid strategy is making sure your resume is tiptop. Career Services can help with resume construction.

Pay attention to both your body language and that of the recruiter. “When you’re waiting in line and you look irritated or annoyed, you may make a bad ﬁrst impression,” Hester said. When you reach the recruiter, maintain eye contact during your pitch. Nothing says milquetoast like someone who can’t make eye contact. If the recruiter starts to look angsty or to look away at people behind you, wrap up your pitch as quickly as possible. A bored recruiter will not be left with a good impression.

Do not chew gum or do anything else that makes you look silly. Gum makes you look unprofessional at the most base level. Save it for after the fair. In addition, make sure you get a good night’s sleep, and that it doesn’t look like you just fell out of bed 20 minutes before the fair started.

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Dress for Success A big part of having a successful job fair is dressing the part. No employer wants to see someone who looks like he gave up on life three months ago. Your clothing should be clean, professional and above all simple—“business professional,” Hester said. “Black and grey suits, not too many bright colors.” Make sure your clothing ﬁts well before you commit to buying it. Ill-ﬁtting clothing, while not a dealbreaker, does not speak well to someone as a potential employee. The same goes for visible tattoos. Keep them hidden.

Tips for Women: -Wear pants or a skirt with a simple blouse. If you wear a skirt, make sure the skirt covers your thighs if you’re sitting down. If it’s uncomfortable or tight, wear something else. - Wear minimal jewelry if you wear any at all. Make sure your top isn’t low cut.

Wear a basic collar, and don’t wear any ornate patterns, or anything too distracting. Your clothing should complement you, not draw attention from you. -Keep the makeup simple, and don’t wear too much perfume. Like men with cologne, a middle ground should be found that’s not lacking or overpowering. -Don’t wear stilettos. Low heels are preferable as you will be standing all day. “Most of the time people get cues [for how they should dress] from television or movies,” Hester said, “and that’s not appropriate for the career fair.” -“Hosiery is a yes,” Hester said. “You’ll see people walking around without it, but stay on the safe side. Keep it as close to skin tone as possible.

Tips for Men: -If you can’t afford a suit, wear dress khakis or dress slacks, a sport coat, or anything you have that looks crisp. Ross and Marshalls offer budget-friendly options for this type of clothing. -“A lot of times, we see men forget to cut the tags off or iron the

clothing,” Hester said. Unless you’re trying to look like a vagrant, make sure you’ve taken care of the little things. Examine yourself in the mirror before you step outside to avoid embarrassing blunders. -Don’t wear goofy ties. Save those for parties. -Don’t go heavy on cologne. The recruiters don’t want to be overrun by your smell, good or bad. Stick to the middle ground. -Make sure your face is groomed and that your haircut is up-to-date. -Look for the plastic insert that is put in collared shirts at the factory. Hester said these pieces of plastic have been known to attend the job fair in the past.

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Make sure your clothing is where it should be. In addition to exploring the fashion do’s and don’ts we’ve prepared, make sure your clothing is ironed the night before, laid out and ready to go. The nature of the job fair, and of job hunting, generally means books will be judged by their covers. Make sure yours looks sharp. Stay organized at the fair. You’ll be barraged with contact information, with reactions from employers and feelings. Keep a portfolio with you. In this you’ll carry your resume, any business cards you receive, and in the back, a place to jot down any other information that would otherwise fall through the cracks. When you get a minute, step away from the hubbub and record your thoughts. Make an action plan for after the fair. You liked these employers? Then apply for those jobs. Most employers want you to apply online, so don’t dawdle. “If you don’t find what you’re looking for this time around, we’re always willing to help plan a job search,” Hester said. Minimize your swag. Some students will approach a recruiter with a stress ball, a pen, sweaty palms, and a clumsy opening line—these things all make it more difficult for you to make a good impression in the brief window you have. All you need is the portfolio with resumes, your pitch, nice clothing and your smiling face. Everything else is extra weight. Make sure your nametag is on your right side since that’s where employers look first when you shake hands (which should be done with dry hands, by the way).

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Mason Student Has a Bright Futura Starts Website that Emphasizes Video and Blogs, Acts as Newspaper

Deeksha Sharma Broadside Correspondent Bright Futura is an online college newspaper, blog and video-based community. As stated on its website, Bright Futura is powered by students, for students. Founded by George Mason University biology major Max Garland approximately four and half months ago, Bright Futura is an interactive blog-style site full of articles on current events, music suggestions, memes, jokes, advice on navigating through college life and much more. Tell me about yourself, and how you came up with this project. MG: I attend George Mason and I study pre-med, and through the course of going through all of the in’s and out’s of college, I found that advisers weren’t very helpful. But I didn’t find much that could be told on how to get through college, other

than books written by adults. So I looked at websites that could do so, but there really wasn’t one. So I decided to make a relevant and not-so-relevant hybrid of fun and serious college life online. When did you start Bright Futura? MG: I started this in fall of 2011. I launched into a practice version of it on tumblr. I saw that people were interested, but I had never built a website before, so I took some time to learn HTML and got it together and running. How many people are active writers on this site? MG: I currently have six writers, [including] three students from George Mason and one graduate student from Mason. We also have a high school student who is writing from the perspective on how to get into college. We have both genders represented in our staff and it’s pretty diverse in terms of perspective. And, hopefully, it will continue to grow.

Is Bright Futura a Masonbased thing? MG: I am intending for it to be a centerpiece of college life.

someone else.

Is this site like a newspaper to you? MG: For me, it is more interactive than a newspaper. How does this site fit with When I think of newspapers, I your pre-med interest? Is this think it’s going to be passing away in the a completely c o m i n g different part just of your per“For students who don’t years because it’s sonality? have time, it would be not interacMG: My personality alnice to learn vicariously tive. News that haplows for multifrom someone else.” pens in the ple facets of beginning of creative outlets. When I the day you -Max Garland, founder of miss out on was studying Bright Futura because it pre-med, that has to be creative outlet wasn’t there for me. So I thought printed. When something is onthis would be a viable thing I can line, it’s syndicated quicker. do. Do you write for the site? When you’re at Mason, MG: Yes, I write a lot of it. sometimes you have good advisers, sometimes you don’t. I I’ve begun to realize that content sought out mentors and I was is king. It’s not just how quickly able to learn a lot. For students you can put out a piece. It has to who don’t have time, it would be be something people are really nice to learn vicariously from going to learn from. There’s a lot

“Made” Comes to Mason MTV’s Hit Show to Explore Possibility of Featuring a Student Jeffrey Giorgi Style Editor The Office of Student Involvement is constantly striving to bring George Mason University students the best entertainment possible. Recently, Michelle Davis, assistant director of Student Involvement Programming, was kind enough to sit down and talk about “Made” and a few other events SI has planned. How did “Made” end up at GMU? MD: They wanted to come to the Northern Virginia-D.C. area, so they reached out to the director of our office and sent her an email saying they wanted to come to campus with their proposal. Then she handed that off to me and I contacted them right before Homecoming started and so I’ve been in contact with their people and they are sending out a producer. In the past, “Made” has typically involved high school kids. Do you know if the jump to college students will change anything?

MD: They really haven’t said if they’re aiming to do one thing or the other. They’re really trying to keep it broad and open so that they can just see what they get and then they can go from there. How many interview slots are there? MD: They only need 10- to 15minute slots and I made 20minute slots. They’re here from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. one day and then noon to 5 p.m. on another. I guess they normally only come out to campus one day, but I suggested they come out for two days based on how our schedules for students work with a majority of classes either being Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday. This way they hit two sets of students. I also told them they should come out two different times each day. So all the slots are currently already filled but I have an alternate list where, because I set everyone up with 20-minute slots, either people might not show up or they might have some extra time. So if anyone on the alternate list is in the room I’m going to go down the list by priority order of who signed up first. What other events is Stu

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dent Involvement planning? MD: The D.C Improv club does a search where they go around to all the local schools, and they’ll be on campus March 23, so you can sign up on their website. And whoever wins from our campus will get to perform at the D.C. Improv club. So if there are any aspiring comedians out there, this is a great opportunity. When asked about Mason Day, information was less forthcoming. MD: I can’t tell you who the Mason Day artist is, or the other

artist performing. A hint is that the Mason Day artist who we have a contract for, before they became famous, opened up for another Mason Day artist. Program board is always trying to come up with new events, so if anyone is trying to come out to the meetings, please come out with any new ideas you have. We love putting new stuff in. And if anyone has anything they want to add to Mason Day, please come out. Any organization that wants to give something out, do something, get their name out — come to us and we’ll do it.

of humor in the pieces, so it’s fun for everyone to read, but it also has to have an underlying message. The current piece I’m working on is “How to Pay Off Your Student Loans.”

I am extremely pleased with the work my writers are doing. People really enjoy some of the stuff that they read. I wouldn’t want to say I’m not pleased with the site, but I do have high expectations.

I would like to read that! What are you goals for Bright Futura? MG: We have only been out for about four and a half months. We’ve gone from getting 15 views from my friends, to getting to — the best day we’ve had so far is about 700 unique visitors on the site. My goal for the next two months would be to get a thousand visitors in one day. My overall goal is to create a centerpiece for college students, so they have a real way of creating a community with other students and learning from their mistakes so they can go further.

So why should people go to your site and get involved? MG: “Relax and take notes” is sort of the tagline I’ve considered for Bright Futura. People can come and get an enjoyable experience but at the same time learn from us.

Are you happy with the progress of the site so far? MG: Yeah, but I’m a perfectionist. I definitely think there’s more that can be done. However,

How do you plan to market the site so more people can hear about it? MG: I think the best way to market the website is for people to share it. Because if people like it, they show their friends. There is nothing more original than organic sharing. I think the best way to get people to come is to find out what people like, and give them what they like.

Casting Calls will be held on the following days -12 - 5 p.m. February 21, Office of Student Involvement -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. February 22, Office of Student Involvement -In “Made’s” 11 seasons, a plethora of dreams have been made reality, including: -Martial Artist -Boxer -Pageant Queen -Rock Star -Cheerleader -Rapper -Ladies Man -Prom Queen -Volley Ball Player -Independent Woman -Rugby Player -Filmmaker -Power Lifter -Extreme Survivalist -BMX Racer -Surfer -Football Player -Superstar Diva -Soccer Player -Latin Dancer -Porn Dancer -Singer -Ballerina

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needs to have a pretty fun action film. Style Editor Yet, that’s not what we get. Everything you’ve seen in the When the original “Ghost trailers accounts for all the aweRider” film came out in 2007, the some you’ll see. If you watch any only redeeming quality I felt it of the developer diaries for the had was that visually, it was very film, you’ll learn that one of the pleasing to the eyes. So, naturally, film’s shots was captured by strapI was extremely wary about ping the director into a pair of “Ghost Rider: Spirit of roller blades, having him hold on Vengeance.” And while it’s to the back of a motorcycle and nowhere near as horrible as the cruise down the highway holding original, it suffers a worse fate in a ridiculously oversized camera, my opinion: It’s just rather boring “Back to the Future”-style. After and forgetseeing the movie, table. it’s hard to tell if You can have a Learning that direction was film filled with early on in the even necessary, or film’s producnothing but amazadded any real tion that Nicodepth to the film. ingly captured las Cage would You can have a be the only reshots, but if you’re film filled with turning charnothing but not capturing acter, and thus amazingly capthe only conanything good, tured shots, but if nection to the you’re not capturthen you’ve just original left ing anything me with a fair got good-looking good, then you’ve amount of exjust got goodcrap. citement. looking crap. While most The one people think bright spot in this Cage is one of the worst actors of otherwise murky film belongs to our generation, I think he’s one of Idris Elba who, in my opinion, has the most bat-shit insane actors just proved that he is not the type out there and totally willing to go to be type-cast, because his perto extremes to capture a moment. formance is out there. Playing an That’s high praise. alcoholic French priest, he knows Combine that with the what kind of movie he’s in, and equally insane directing duo of takes every opportunity to ham it Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor, up, but in a really good way. the maestros behind the “Crank” I’m almost willing to bet the films, and you’ve definitely given directors knew that his character Ghost Rider all the insanity he was the most interesting part of

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Tattoo s Finding Permanent Place In Fashion Societies Opinion of Body Art Has Changed Through the Years fore.

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“GR:SOV,” which is why the film opens with him instead of flame head. Currently, “GR:SOV” has a 16 percent fresh rating on rottentomatoes.com. Comparatively, the last superhero flick I reviewed, “Chronicle,” has an 84 percent fresh rating. That alone should be enough of an indication as to whether you should head off to theaters to see this one — so disappointing. As a final note, the film has

both a 2-D and 3-D release. I did not make it to a 3-D screening so I cannot speak to its quality, though it should be noted it was done in post conversion. So if by chance you do want to shell out your hard-earned money on this one, you should do your own investigating on that matter. It’s a shame that in a movie where the protagonist pisses fire, the most exciting moment was when the credits started to roll.

Mason Alum Shares Her Story Through Photography Deborah Lash Explores Emptiness, Loss

Tattoos have become a popular form of expression, seen on the bodies of rock stars, actors and students on George Mason University’s campus. Some may wonder why anyone would choose to get something permanent etched on his or her skin, but most of the time the story behind the ink is more interesting than the ink itself. This form of body art used to be quite unpopular, but according to a survey conducted by the American Society of Dermatological Surgery in 2006, “24 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 50 have a tattoo.” The New York Times has reported that there are “almost 1,400 licensed tattoo artists” in New York alone. Derived from the Polynesian word tatau meaning “to mark something,” the art of tattooing has been around for thousands of years. In Borneo, women used to tattoo pictures on their forearms pertaining to a specific skill at which they excelled. In Asia, the Ainu people used the tattoo as a form of social status to show milestones, such as marriage, and to show coming of age for women. Meanwhile the first tattoos in Japan were used to mark criminals, adding one line or arch to the forehead after each offense. By the early 1900s, the world’s view and use of tattoos had drastically changed. In many instances, people whose bodies were covered in ink became part of circus freak shows. The popularity and acceptance of tattoos continued to decline after World War II, a time in which most tattoos were associated with criminals and bikers. It was not until the 1960s that tattoos began to make a comeback after Lyle Tuttle started tattooing celebrities and giving interviews in many notable TV shows and magazines in America. Tuttle gave tattoos an amount of good publicity that they had never had be-

Today, tattoos are accepted in most societies and occupations and are even featured on TV shows such as “New York Ink.” The genesis of these art forms can range anywhere from births and deaths to inspiring words or phrases to plain aesthetics. As tattoo artist Leo was quoted in Margo DeMello’s book “Bodies of Inscription,” “A genuine tattoo … tells a story. It tells people what you are and what you believe in, so there are no mistakes.” Freshman neuroscience major Shelby Giese and freshman biology major Mary Gillespie both have tattoos. Giese has a tattoo of a dragonfly on her foot. She says that both she and her sister got one, and their mom has a tattoo of a lotus flower, representing the mother along with two dragonflies. Gillespie has a tattoo of a rose on her hip representing Saint Rose of Lima and protection because patron saints watch over you. Sophomore global affairs major Deanna Britt-Edwards also has a tattoo. Hers is of a Celtic Trinity knot, which she got along with her two sisters. The Celtic Trinity represents the three sisters. Tattoos are becoming a popular form of expression, but it’s important to keep in mind that they are permanent. Yes, tattoos can be removed with lasers, but the process is painful and pricey. Sometimes, parts of the tattoo still remain even after the procedure. According to a Harris Poll, around 15 percent of Americans have tattoos, equating to nearly 40 million people, and among those with tattoos, 17 percent regret getting their tattoo — the main reason being because the tattoo incorporated a person’s name.

CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted “When the House Burns Down” is on display in Gallery 123 in the Johhnson Center until March 6 Photo by: Deborah Lash

Krista Germanis Asst. Style Editor Deborah Lash, a George Mason University alumna, held a reception for her “When the House Burns Down” exhibit in Gallery 123 in the Johnson Center this past week. The exhibit captured her youngest brother and his best friend at many different scenes that represented emptiness for Lash. When she was 8 years old her family’s house burned down in a chimney fire, and they lost everything. The year after the tragedy, Lash and her siblings didn’t go to school or have any luxuries. They lived in motels and in other people’s homes. “We learned to rely on each other in a really unique way that we wouldn’t have experienced if we hadn’t gone through that time of emptiness,” Lash said.

Deborah Lash - A graduate of George Mason University, Deborah Lash received her M.F.A in Critical Art Practices in 2011. Since then she has completed a research fellowship in West

This experience inspired her “I thought I was going to end to express some of her memories up learning something about my through photography, as well as to siblings and myself, but I ended try to better understand her own up learning something about feelings about the fire. these kids,” Lash said. “These two “I wanted to children have an intry to go back and “This project is really credible relaremember that year and how we tionship. about how we connect made it through They’re both with each other when that time,” Lash adopted there’s nothing else from comsaid. “So I took pletely difthese two chilaround--nothing to dren who are very ferent sides distract us, nothing to close to me and I of the planet rely on besides each followed them and just sort of put toaround in locaother.” gether in this tions that are very close by and very little town -Deborah Lash, Photographer similar to the lowhere they cations where we grew up. And they have an spent all of our free time after our house had amazing friendship and intimacy burnt down.” between them and trust that you Though initially designed as don’t see very often between any a way to confront her own past, two people.” the project eventually took a difThrough her photography, ferent direction. Lash shows that possessions are

Africa from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond. - Last year her work, “The Fat Lady Sings,” was featured on NPR in the “Art Beat” section. -Since 2008, her work

has been featured in five group exhibitions, as well as in four solo exhibitions. -She currently teaches digital photography for Accordian Arts. Her students range in age from 11 to adults.

not the most important things in life. Rather, the friendships and relationships formed are what make life worth living. This exhibit shows that age and ethnicity are not important factors in relationships, but that the experiences and interactions are what really matter. She has learned a lot about people through her work as a photographer. “With this project in particular, I was able to study how people affect each other and how we connect with each other,” Lash said. “This project is really about how we connect with each other when there’s nothing else around — nothing to distract us, nothing to rely on besides each other.” “When the House Burns Down” will remain in the gallery until March 6.

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Columnist Facebook is an important medium for sharing information between friends, but some habits people have are just plain annoying. If you want to keep your friends, here are some things you should not do: 1. Post annoying photos. One of the worst is mirror photos — we know you think you’re hot, but the mirror doesn’t do you justice. Or pictures of you kissing someone — we already know you’re loose, you don’t need to advertise it. And, duckface profile pictures — need I say more?

Chutzpah oﬀers massive sandwiches and delicious plates at reasonable prices Photo by Katie Hennis

This Week’s Dining Guide Comes From Chutzpah Katie Hennis Broadside Correspondent This past Sunday, I went to Chutzpah Deli for lunch with my two roommates, Lyndsey and Amanda. A friend recommended Chutzpah to me about a year ago, but due to its somewhat inconvenient location, I had yet to make my first visit, until last weekend. I don’t eat subs or sandwiches very often, but when I do, it has to be a really good sandwich. Chutzpah prides itself on being a traditional, authentic New York Jewish deli. In the car on the way to eat, I was thinking to myself, “Will this place actually be worth all the hype?” A wave of excitement snapped me out of my slightly pessimistic thoughts, and I realized that I was about to eat at a place that would surely become one of my favorites in Fairfax. As fate would have it, Chutzpah is now one of my top three places to eat in the area. Chutzpah is what I like to call a hole-in-the-wall, triple-D (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives”), “Man vs. Food”-kind of joint. It is located in the back of the Fairfax Towne Center shopping plaza. Do you find yourself saying, “What’s that?” Exactly. This shopping center is not very popular amongst George Mason University students, but there are a couple of hidden gems there, such as Chutzpah. The deli itself is not very big, and diners are invited to seat themselves upon arrival — if there are any seats available. Seeing as it was a Sunday around noon when we decided to go, I found our 15-minute wait for a clean table to not be so bad. Once we sat down, we began to examine the bountiful menu that offered breakfast, a variety of sandwiches, entrees and desserts.

Our waitress came to the table with a bowl of their homemade coleslaw and what I’m going to assume were homemade pickles. She called it their “bread and butter.” I’m not a coleslaw person and I have only recently started liking pickles, but I was pretty hungry, so I helped myself to a crunchy pickle and a taste of the slaw. At this point in my life, it’s tough to change my likes and dislikes but Chutzpah’s coleslaw did just that. It had the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, which was exactly what I needed before consuming the gigantic sandwich I ordered. It was a tough choice deciding what to order, but I even-

Chutzpah is what I like to call a holein-the-wall... kind of joint. It is located in the back of the Fairfax Towne Center shopping plaza. tually selected the Koufax from the specialty sandwiches menu. A heaping pile of thinly sliced beef brisket is topped with “Chutzpah onions” and a horseradish cream sauce served on a hero roll. This gigantic feast of a “sandwich” was so big that I wasn’t exactly sure how I would even be able to take my first bite. Fortunately, I was able to make it happen. As I sank my teeth into the Koufax, I sort of felt like I was participating in a “Man vs. Food” challenge. The first bite was so delicious that I just couldn’t wait for my second, but I had no idea how I would be able to eat the whole thing. Luckily, with the help of my best friend, Lyndsey, I was able to take the Koufax down. Every

single bite was as good as the first. Lyndsey thought she had ordered the tuna melt with onion rings, but in reality, she ordered a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich. When she was placing the order for her tuna melt, she decided on Swiss cheese on rye bread, which is what she got as a grilled cheese sans tuna fish. The grilled cheese tasted really good, but was a little too greasy for my liking. Amanda ordered the Bucko 46, which is described on the menu as, “Hot roast beef sliced thin, piled high with Chutzpah onions and melted mozzarella cheese served on garlic bread. Eat it just once and you’ll want to eat it again and again.” Unfortunately, I didn’t get to try hers, but it looked just as delicious as mine. One would think that once we were finished with our smorgasbord, we would have no room for dessert, but heaven help me if we didn’t try one of their tasty treats from the display case. We ordered the chocolate cake and the apricot hamantaschen to share. The chocolate cake was good, but nothing out of the ordinary. The apricot hamantaschen was divine. Hamantaschen is a traditional Jewish pastry with a fruit filling. The pastry was the perfect complement to the sweet apricot filling. It was a great way to finish off our meal. As far as I know, Chutzpah does not offer Mason students a discount. The prices aren’t steep, considering the quality of the ingredients and the generous proportions. One thing I will add, however, is that they only accept cash. I find this to be very inconvenient, but besides that and the location, everything else about Chutzpah is perfect. Until next time, I’d rather be eating… .

3. Update your status every five minutes. This is especially annoying when you’re at a party or event claiming to have a great time. If you’re having so much fun, why are you taking the time to update your Facebook so often? Instead, give us some examples, like who’s dancing on the table or making out with a creeper. Simply updating the Facebook status without saying anything tells us you’re a loser who can’t even engage in conversation with someone. 4. Bore us to death. Some people feel the need to tell you every detail of their boring day, like “I’m awake,” “I took a shower, but the soap was gone”

(Thanks for the warning), “I’m eating a bagel,” “Off to class.” You’re kidding! How fascinating! No moment is too mundane for some people to broadcast to the world. 5. List your profile status as “It’s Complicated.” Just because you can’t figure it out, doesn’t mean it’s complicated. According to Urban Dictionary, this just means you’re in some weird, abnormal relationship. Just tell us about it; it can’t be that complicated. 6. Post pictures of food. This just never works. The food looks mediocre, even gross, yet it has captions saying things like “yum” followed by a billion exclamation points. If you need to do food, at least do something funny, like a pie in someone’s face or a food fight at Southside. Follow these simple guidelines to redeem your Facebook reputation!

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President’s Approval Rating Reaches 50 Percent Nobody Should Accuse Obama of Inactivity

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It’s All About the Money Financial Independence is a Key Goal for Women Hala Numan

Columnist We all know that money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does buy independence. And that is happiness. So, instead of staying around to be emotionally abused when fighting with your boyfriend, you can actually walk away. You should feel that you are able to do as y o u please, when you please, because you are responsible for yourself. B u t let’s be honest, ladies: “Sex and the City” is a legitimate source to reference. Kim Cattrall — who will always have the whispers of Samantha Jones in her ear — is the quintessential independent woman. “Being single used to mean that nobody wanted you. Now it means you’re pretty sexy and you’re taking your time deciding how you want your life to be … and who you want to spend it with,” she states. She’s damn right. We, as women, have grown with the times and have grown independent. Our decisions shouldn’t necessarily be contingent on the choices our men make. The most important item we have to cross off our respective to-do lists is “be financially independent.” Some women are probably thinking, “But money shouldn’t matter. You’re being material-

istic.” I chuckle in the face of women who think that being self-sustaining is “materialistic.” A true woman knows how to make money, save it and spend it, never needing a man to be her main source of sustenance. Let’s not forget to mention that having the moolah makes a man respect a woman more. How could he possibly mistreat a woman who has a strong mind, money and sexy legs to get walking at the raise of a voice? There’s nothing wrong with a man picking up the check or giving you lavish gifts. However, when he starts paying for the car, house, Internet, gas and clothes, then that female has definitely lost her voice. If she doesn’t have the bankroll to slap down and stand up, then she’s bound to get walked on. We need to check something else off of our list of self-reliance: dating oneself. Yes, you read it correctly. A woman, regardless of whether or not she is engaged in a relationship, should romance herself. Buy yourself flowers and inhale the self-love. Spend hours in Fenwick with your books, magazines and iPad sprawled across the floor. Learn about what makes you happy as a woman and as a sexual creature. There’s nothing sexier than a woman who knows what she wants and when she wants it. Remember, being an independent woman means having your own. If he decides to cheat or leave, then you remain erect, standing with dignity — not falling to the floor, picking up the scraps of money, memories and meat he left behind.

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Columnist Barack Obama’s approval ratings are at 50 percent. According to Donald Garrett, a student senator, “Barack is doing great things for our country. In order for his numbers to be higher, he needs to work towards more bipartisan solutions.” Conversely, economics major Brett Baker has been “disappointed overall” and wishes President Obama had chosen not to continue the Patriot Act, as it “infringes significantly on our freedoms.” See? Fifty percent approval. But in all seriousness, a poll conducted by CNN and the Opinion Research Corporation International did show Obama’s approval rating to be, in a steady fashion, up to the halfway mark. It’s surprising even to me that his approval ratings are so high — about the same as Ronald Reagan’s at this point in his first term and higher than George W. Bush’s — and it leads me to wonder what he’s done recently that’s so right. On the domestic front, he signed the National Defense Authorization Act into effect — legislation that includes a wildly unpopular clause which allows the government to detain suspected

thetical occupation was supplemented by the murders of thousands of innocent civilians who weren’t totally sure why the Chinese were here. Paul’s speech invokes the war and it is 100-percent accurate in its claim that we’re all too often seen as intruders. In fact, after Saddam Hussein was removed from power under Bush, many Iraqis felt that the United States had no further role. They were left wondering why a country would promise stability and democracy, but at the same time carelessly drive tanks through mental hospitals and leave as if they hadn’t just released hundreds of unstable sentient beings into the street to be killed, mugged and God knows what else. Why would a country that promises democracy be arrogant enough to believe democracy is something that a broken country can just download, all the while being sanctioned by the U.S. government under the auspices of international security? You’ve removed the thug from power, so get out of the country. I have no doubt the concern is that Obama’s policies will lead to occupation of countries currently experiencing uprisings. But in almost every circumstance, the government has aided to no greater a degree than was asked for by the given regime’s protesters. So imagine your leader, whom the United States supported for the past 30 years, is bombing your family; imagine your leader is torturing you for disagreeing with his

opinion. Would you not shake hands with the Devil if you knew it would offer you security and hope? Recently I’ve heard that a Syrian ambassador pleaded for help for the plight of his country and those protesting against Assad. He didn’t care who came to Syria’s aid. He just wanted help. So people need to draw a line between “imperialism” and “aid,” because the two concepts differ greatly. And while I do not believe in occupying a country in brutal civil war, I do think the president’s policies of offering limited aid to countries in need will go down in the history books as being the right choice. Domestic politics can obviously be more partisan, but I do think President Obama has a fairly good record on job creation, especially with his new focus on bringing jobs back to the United States. I also think he’s underrated when it comes to his social policies. He’s hired more LGBT people than any administration in history and has included the harassment of LGBT people in his hate crime legislation. All things considered, I think Obama’s trying — and sometimes that’s all you can do. The more politically involved I became at Mason, the more I hoped for Obama to be one of the best presidents in history; now it’s obvious that all hope of his face being carved into Rushmore is gone. But with the current Republican lineup and the president’s approval ratings at 50 percent, I just don’t see anyone beating him.

Iraq is Yesterday’s News, but What About Iran? We’ve Heard This Old Song and Dance Before Paul Panasiuk

Columnist The United States may once again be close to starting another war. The war propaganda machine is revving its engine as the “threat” Iran poses constantly makes its rounds on television and Internet. The American media and government are setting the stages exactly as they did before the start of the Iraq war in 2003. Headlines screamed, “Iraq has nuclear capabilities and is threatening to destroy us.” The only difference is that now, Iraq is being replaced with Iran. And sadly, the American people are falling for it once again. A Pew Research Center poll reports nearly 58 percent of Americans want to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, even if

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terrorists — only a few weeks ago. And just this alone has been seen as a permanent blemish on his record by conservatives and liberals alike. He has not closed down nor has he ended the Bush tax cuts — both promises on which he ran his 2008 campaign. On the other hand, he also saw that the outdated policy of ”don’t ask, don’t tell” was put to rest under his administration. And he has taken a harder line concerning the top few percent paying their share in taxes. His health care law is either popular or unpopular, depending on your personal political leaning. In fact, it seems Obama rides precariously towards the middle when it comes to issues, yet somehow has a unique power to be blindingly polarizing. So has he done something internationally to spark such a favorable rating? I’ve heard many people describe his international policies as “invasive,” some even going so far as to call him an “imperialist president.” I think it’s inaccurate to call Obama an imperialist, but I do concede people’s concerns over the potential of his policies to be intrusive. I think it’s important to put yourself in the shoes of a country being occupied, as Ron Paul said in one of his more popular speeches on international policies. Describing a fictional scenario in which China maintained military bases in Texas, he went on to describe the Chinese forces on those bases as occupiers to whom the laws of the U.S. Constitution did not apply. This hypo-

the Middle East shows that Iran is it requires military action. What the American people completely surrounded by thoufail to realize is that Iran hardly sands of U.S. troops. Sanctions on poses any threat at all. The United the country have been tightened States currently possesses more in recent years, making business than 5,000 nuclear weapons, with Iran nearly impossible. The enough to obliterate Iran many Central Bank of Iran was sanctioned earlier times over. Our this year, which best friend, Israel, What the American has a nuclear arsewill likely nal estimated to cause an impeople fail to be in the hunplosion of the realize is that Iran currency and a dreds. Yet Iran stoppage of oil somehow remains hardly poses any a threat? Iran can exports from threat at all. barely produce the country. enough gasoline to Sanctions alsatisfy its domesways intend to tic needs despite being one of the stop an aggressive government or largest oil exporters in the world. to discipline an enemy nation. Their military spending is only However, the real harm is done to around $7 billion a year, while the the middle and lower classes. United States spends hundreds of Sanctions are an act of war — billions and has very advanced plain and simple — and will do weaponry and military technol- nothing to overthrow the governogy. ment. Iran has no choice but to That said, why wouldn’t Iran make aggressive moves to protect want to develop a nuclear its sovereignty. The United States should stay weapon? Nuclear countries are constantly threatening Iran, and out of Iran’s business. There is no one map of U.S. military bases in reason why we shouldn’t be able to

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trade freely with them and talk to them diplomatically. Another war would be disastrous for the United States because we simply cannot afford it. The war would be dragged on for years, nuclear weapons would not be found and thousands of lives would be lost. Just as millions of Iraqis fled the country when we started our bombing escapade in 2003, millions of Iranians will flee and families will be destroyed. Collateral damage and civilian deaths will spawn exponential numbers of new enemies who will seek revenge. The reason for this overhyped “crisis” has little to do with Iran’s nuclear potential and everything to do with oil. Watch during the next few months and early next year. After U.S. elections have taken place, the stage will be set and public sentiment in favor of military action will have solidified. Whether the war starts because Iran randomly attacks us or because Israel drags us into a conflict, it seems inevitable that it will happen.

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Man on the Street Is Rick Santorum’s surge in the polls legitimate?

Mason Students Begin to Realize You Are What You Eat reality is that they choose to eat otherwise. Chicken breast is the largest item ordered. Each week 1,200 pounds are delivered. The second largest order is for french fries. Chicken tenders are one of the most desired foods at Mason. Arnold said students go crazy for them. Those tasty strips alone acColumnist counted for 12 percent of Ike’s February brings celebrations overall annual profit the year Pilot of both love and history. However, House was built. Mason students there is also the celebration of your were eating so many chicken tenown heart health, which is often ders that he had to remove them overlooked or forgotten. I, too, from the Southside menu because never knew February was also he couldn’t keep up. As a chef, American Heart Month. While Arnold thinks that unhealthy eating walking through Southside the is a societal issue. If it weren’t, other day, my attention was drawn then McDonald’s wouldn’t be the to the front of the food station by a most successful restaurant thus far. “The transition to unhealthy few pictures of red dresses — the eating started with the introduction American Heart Association’s Go of TV dinners and has declined Red for Women logos — with healthy eating tips for the month of from there,” Arnold said. AmeriFebruary. Many of the tips advised cans understand and know they readers to eat more or less of a type need to eat healthy, but they choose of food. I thought this was a bit not to. The same goes for Mason strange. Shouldn’t we always try to students. Eating healthy is a eat healthy? It’s ironic that we still lifestyle choice that is learned. It need a month promoting heart dis- comes down to your values. Most ease awareness when such a dis- people don’t value good food and ease could easily be prevented if won’t pay the money to buy organic, free range or local food. But we ate more healthfully. The way our society thinks when you’re buying clothing, acabout food has changed over the cessories and electronics, you don’t last century, but most dramatically bat an eye at spending $100 or more. People care more about what over the last they put on their 50 years. bodies then what Eating beChicken tenders are one they put in them. came less of of the most desired It seems as if our a necessity carelessness is foods at Mason. Arnold and more of catching up with a habit. Then said students go crazy us if heart disfor some, it for them. Those tasty ease is still became a around. strips alone accounted hobby or an Food has outlet for for 12 percent of Ike’s lost its value as a emotional overall annual profit the means of sussatisfaction. taining our bodyear Pilot House was Today, we ies. Nowadays, are a country built. we eat without filled with thinking about rising levels the effect that of diabetes food ultimately has. Instead of aland an obesity epidemic spreading tering your diet just for American to even the youngest members of our communities. The food we Heart Month, why not try altering consume, much of which is genet- it for good? Take people who grew up eatically modified or injected with so many preservatives and artificial ing organic foods. Many are said to flavorings, makes it so that the in- have a lot of money or are just too gredient label is composed of items picky. It’s never just because they we can hardly pronounce. But none wanted healthier and safer foods. of this is new information to any- Why would anyone want to settle for a “minimal amount” of pestione. As college students, healthy cides used on an apple? We all make daily choices eating sometimes seems like wishwhen stacking our plates miles ful thinking. With night classes, inhigh with food that lacks nutriternships and work or homework that sometimes keeps you up for 36 tional value. It’s a choice that says hours, on-the-go food might be the we don’t care what we put into our only option. I caught up with Mark bodies. Think about what you’re Arnold, the executive chef of eating and, consequently, what Southside and Mason Dining, to you’re supporting by way of the pick his brain about how George choices you make. There needs to Mason University students really be a societal change once again to the way we think about food. We eat. need to start filling our bodies with “I know you’ve heard this food that both tastes good and is saying a million times: ‘We are what we eat,’” Arnold said. “But good for us. This is nourishment students are starting to realize that for both our bodies and souls. Grace Knight

Shelby Doolittle, sophomore, mathematics “I think that it’s legitimate in that over the course of the election, the front-runner has been varying ridiculously.”

Joshua Blow, junior, computer game design “I don’t know this question.”

Meghan Archer, sophomore, nursing “I haven’t kept up with it … so that’s not good. I wish I kept up with this stuﬀ, but I haven’t.”

Matt Argueta, freshman, computer game design “I don’t know who Rick Santorum is.”

Hanna Sanders, sophomore, history “I saw an opening skit for ‘SNL’ that poked fun at Rick Santorum, causing me to think that his surge is not legitimate.”

Rule Change Keeps Rules the Same Women Are Able to Serve at Batallion Level, but Still No Combat The Pentagon announced on Feb. 9 that it would make changes to existing regulations ultimately easing restrictions on women Opinion Editor in combat. The Department of Defense staed that it would be opening up 14,000 jobs to women in the military. According to the Associated Press, the Pentagon guidelines “still ban women from serving as infantry, armor and special operations forces, which are considered the most dangerous combat jobs.” Despite the lack of involvement of women on the front lines, the military remains one of the most powerful and comparatively progressive armies in the world. In contrast, the Chinese military, the world’s largest in terms of the number of troops, only allows women in support positions. The Chinese also take it so far as to require women to sing and dance in order to be recruited, thus demoralizing the position for these women. It would be wise for the United States to review the 2010 survey by the British Ministry of Defense that examined the militaries of 12 countries which allow women in close combat roles. Considering that “combat” is a somewhat ambiguous term in this day and age, the BMD went so far as to define combat as “engaging an enemy on the ground with individual or crew served weapons while being exposed to hostile fire and to a high probability of direct physical contact with the hostile force’s personnel.” “In the type of war that it is, women may be harmed regardless of being in combat units,” said Jon Simkins, a junior at George Mason University who served as a Marine in Iraq from 2006 to 2008. “There aren’t clear-cut enemy front lines … you’re always at the mercy of the ambush. It’s what we are always supposed to be prepared for.” The positions that continue to remain off -limits to women constitute one-fifth of active

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duty military positions. One major change to the existing policy allows women serving in specific specialties to serve at the battalion level, thus allowing them the opportunity to come into much closer contact with what the military defines as real combat. “And to me, this change in policy only makes the policy reflect the reality that we have been experiencing,” said Kayla Williams, a former Army sergeant who served as an intelligence specialist in in 2003, during an interview with National Public Radio. Currently, women make up 15 percent of the nation’s 1.5 million active duty military personnel. “They can serve as transportation personnel,” said Ryan Kelty, a sociologist from Washington College with research interest in several fields pertaining to the military. “They can be military police. They may not be the ones knocking in the door, but they are standing right next to the man who is. Women can do these jobs and they can do them well.” Despite many people’s accolades for the revision, GOP candidate Rick Santorum stands adamantly against it. “The issue is — and certainly one that has been talked about for a long, long time — is how men would react to seeing women in harm’s way, or potentially being injured or in a vulnerable position, and not being concerned about accomplishing the mission.” “I also find it a little absurd,” said Williams in response to Santorum’s remark, “Because we reserve our nation’s highest honors for troops who risk their own lives for the lives of their comrades. Why it would be a sign of valor for them to do so for their male comrades but somehow damaging to the military if they were to do so for a female comrade seems a little baffling to me.” The next step will be to eliminate the colocalization rule that keeps women out of positions that are localized with direct combat units. Currently, the enforcement of this rule has not prevented women from serving alongside men in the field, but as attachments instead of as soldiers assigned to the combat unit. Since 2001, 144 women have lost their lives in Iraq and Afghanistan, 60 of whom died in combat. It is often assumed that problems such as

sexual harassment, lack of privacy and an overall upset within the male ranks will arise as a result of eliminating the co-localization rule. “It is my opinion that the combat exclusion policy actually increases the risk of sexual harassment,” Williams said. “By making it clear to infantry troops that female personnel are not considered full soldiers, it institutionalizes women’s status as second-class citizens within the military.” Williams’ opinion is most likely widely held among the female population. Though we are a progressive society, many women feel as though they are persecuted against based purely upon their gender. It’s not just within the military, but rather a daily occurrence in the media, workplaces and educational establishments. Women are constantly categorized as being weak, emotional and impressionable, among other lovely adjectives. However, it’s a rarity for someone to realize a woman’s strength, especially when that strength is associated with danger. “I don’t doubt women’s capabilities, I just think there would be an adjustment period,” Simkins said while quietly defending women’s right to serve in combat. “It’s not that there are many anti-female opinions. It’s more so that the lingo and the slurs in the military — something that’s part of our daily routine — could be offensive to women.” While some people believe that the inclusion of women in direct combat areas will cause an uproar, I believe that it’s fair to at least give them a chance. It would be idiotic to make snap judgments based upon appearances and gender alone, for there are many more underlying characteristics embedded within women than meets the eye. Surely, our military could be categorized as equally powerful with the inclusion of women, if not more so. It’s not as though allowing women the opportunity to serve in combat somehow takes away from a man’s opportunity, nor does it degrade the job that’s being done. Rather, our military would finally see the day of composition based upon fairness and equality proven through physical training and ability rather than gender biases alone.

it’s true here at Mason.” He explained that Mason students ask for healthier or organic foods, but the

Letter to the Editor

Are Meal Plans Worth the Coin? When I was a freshman, meal plans seemed like such a great deal. You were able to get into Southside with one swipe and use it almost anywhere else with a $6 equivalency. The problem is you’re paying over $8 a meal on some plans, but only get $6-worth of food every time you use a meal plan anywhere other than Southside. Yes, you do save at the door every time you go to Southside, but who always wants to go to Southside? Especially the way it’s been lately — with poorer food quality than ever before, along with extreme wait times and the impossibility of finding a decent table. As students who are paying thousands of dollars for a meal plan, should we be restricted to only using it in Southside, or else get ripped off? Why not make our equivalency at least close to what the actual value of the meal plan is? Some might say $2 doesn’t seem a lot every meal, but if you’re paying $6.29 for a large sub and want a drink, you’re paying over $8, which means you have to use some other form of payment. You end up actually spending over $10 on the same sub and drinks just because you’re swiping your G-card for a meal plan. Yes, not everyone has to have a meal plan, but it provides a huge factor of convenience. That factor shouldn’t result in being robbed of our money. Dining has made a con-

scious effort to increase meal deal options, but who always wants to get that nasty, bootleg Chinese food? Let’s look at the math on a Flex 175 meal plan for the semester. Take the total cost of the plan, which is $1,425 (that includes subtracting the bonus cost so you can see how much you pay per meal), and divide it by the number of meals. You end up paying $8.14 per meal plan. Now, here’s where it gets tricky, so bear with me. The difference between the Flex 175 and the Flex 200, for example, is only 25 meals, but the monetary difference of the actual plan is only $50. So for what would ultimately be a difference of roughly $194-worth of meal plans, you’re only saving yourself $50 — when you really should be given credit back for the $194. Why should we pay such a gross difference more per meal just because we have a slightly lower meal plan option? It should be a flat rate no matter the size of the option. It’s not complicated — and I barely got through Math 106. The Dining website does note ways to use meal plans more “wisely” to get your full money’s worth, but the option of using bonus every time it’s under $6 isn’t feasible. Bonus runs dry pretty quick when you use it that way. And what’s up with that $4.75 breakfast equiva-

lency? Even though, proportionally, breakfast certainly costs less, why allot me less money if I’m already paying $8.14 per meal (with the Flex 175), which ends up losing you $3.39 per swipe? A couple of dollars here or there doesn’t sound like a lot, but if you’re an on-the-go person and accustomed to using your $6 equivalency at places other than Southside, you can end up expending an extra $20 a week by using your meal plan. Now just think of what an extra $20 could do for a college student? The possibilities are endless! I know there’s a formula the university administration uses to keep the prices the way they are, but the amount of money you use per meal is still indefensible. I didn’t even get into the fact that if you have a weekly plan and end up going home earlier for a break, when meal allotments are prorated, you could waste a lot of money in meals. Still, I don’t see why we can’t just be given the fair share of what we’re paying for. The equivalency should be bumped up at least another $1 and meal deals should be utilized across a wider variety of options. WGMU’s Storm Paglia contributed to this piece. Alex Romano is the general manager of WGMU and the host of “The Weekly Rant” segment on the station.

Thank you very much for fairly and accurately reporting Jordan v. Short (Feb. 13 Broadside). Being a member of Student Government, there was so much misinformation flowing around the Office of Student Involvement. The thing that upset me the most throughout the whole ordeal was that people were more concerned that Michael Jordan filed his petition than the fact that Matthew Short, as Chairman of the Government and Academic Affairs Committee, could have violated the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Ballot votes do not allow the students to see how their elected representatives in Student Government spend their money or stand on a certain issue. There is no way to hold Senators accountable if they cannot own up to their vote. Even if Senators are required to write their name on a ballot, all the ballots used in 2011 were destroyed and there's no way to verify the accuracy of the committee records. I'd really like to applaud Michael Jordan on his efforts. This just shows that one voice has the power to move MOUNTAINS. Matthew 17:20 states, "if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you" (NIV). A little bit of hope and $58 changed how an ENTIRE organization operates. Student Government is now more open and truly transparent. Thumbs up to Michael Jordan! Donald Garrett

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The number of games the Patriots won at home this season. They had just one loss in the Patriot Center this season and currently sit tied for the No. 1 spot in the CAA.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Presidential Farewell Photo by: Stephen Kline

Ryan Pearson recorded his 12th double-double of the season, scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds.

Patriots Survive Bracket Buster Matchup

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President Merten and his wife Sally pose with student-athletes at the last home game of Merten’s career.

Merten Family Says Goodbye in Their Final Home Game Cody Norman Managing Editor For nearly 16 years, those two words have rung throughout the home arena, students and fans standing to recognize the man who has made the biggest impact on George Mason University. They chant his name in order to reciprocate the love and aﬀection that President Alan Merten and his wife, Sally, have showed all students, staﬀ and fans since they arrived in Fairfax in July 1996. And on Saturday evening, they chanted his name to say farewell. Raising both hands in the air, President Alan Merten stood to acknowledge the “Al-an Mert-en” chants that echoed throughout the crowd of over 7,000. He and his wife both wore big smiles as they admired the plethora of white T-shirts that stacked to the rafters of the Patriot Platoon. “It reminds me of what I’m

here for,” Merten said during a conversation in November. “And that’s the students.” Nearly 16 years ago, Merten and his wife took office as president and first lady of a small, commuter university that schooled just 24,000 students. Using athletics as the front door, the Mertens played a major role in morphing the university into the fastest growing institution in Virginia, eclipsing the 30,000-student mark and being recognized as one of the nation’s top up-and-coming universities. “This is a very special place and a very special university,” Merten said. “It has meant a lot to Sally and me to be able to play a role in making this a better university. To see what we’ve created, particularly what we’ve created in respect to the enthusiasm from the student body, it’s just been incredible.” Since the family took office, Merten and his wife have attended nearly every home bas-

ketball game. Second to none, they have become the most passionate fans and can oftentimes be seen exhibiting as much emotion as seniors Mike Morrison and Ryan Pearson. “Long before everybody else jumped on the bandwagon, he was promoting how good we were,” said Jim Larranaga, longtime coach of the Patriots and good friend of Merten. “He talked to the national media about how proud he was -- not just of the basketball success, but of the success academically.” When the unthinkable occurred in 2006, Merten and his staﬀ were primed to take advantage of the spotlight and morph the university into one of the biggest universities in Virginia. Riding a hot streak throughout the NCAA Tournament, the Patriots made nearly every trip with their president by their side. “Most presidents don’t ﬂy on the planes because they don’t have that kind of relationship

with the coach or the players,” Larranaga said. “But President Merten would come out to our practices. He cared that much about our program.” Still, after so many years watching Mason basketball, Merten cares as much for his Patriots as he did when he arrived nearly 16 years ago. Prior to the tipoff, Merten paced around the lower bowl of the arena, staring up at the flurry of white shirts that filled the Patriot Center, pausing for a few brief moments to admire the giant cardboard head that contained his face. With time left in the first half, Merten stood to acknowledge the crowd. He aimed his airpowered gun into the heart of the student sections and fired off several T-shirts, each falling into the hands of a thankful student. Not just thankful for the shirt, but thankful for what it stands for: the everlasting love of President Alan Merten.

(AP) Ryan Pearson scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, and George Mason held oﬀ Lamar in a 75-71 victory on Saturday. Sherrod Wright ﬁnished with 13 points for George Mason (23-6), which was hosting the Cardinals (17-10) as part of the Bracket Buster series. Brandon Davis led the Cardinals with 13 points and Devon Lamb added 12. George Mason led by 13 points at halftime and pulled ahead by 17 with 15:28 left to play. The Cardinals rallied and trailed by one when Mike James (10 points) got a steal and drove for a dunk that put Lamar up 6968 with 3:21 to play. George Mason's Andre Cornelius responded with a threepointer to put the Patriots back in front and Bryon Allen's jumper made it 73-69 with 2:08 left. The Cardinals pulled within two points on a pair of Davis free throws and had two

chances to tie the score. But they couldn't convert either time and Pearson made two free throws with 6 seconds left. The Patriots shot 57.1 percent (28 of 49), their second best performance of the season, and Lamar finished at 47.4 percent (27 of 57). The Cardinals used a 12-0 run early in the game to take a 21-12 lead. The Patriots rallied and outscored Lamar 27-3 over the next nine minutes as they held the Cardinals without a field goal during the run. The Patriots shot a blistering 68 percent (17 of 25), including 4 of 7 from three-point range in the first half, while Lamar shot 46.2 percent (12 of 26). Nine Patriots got in on the scoring during the half, led by Pearson with nine points, and George Mason reserves contributed 23 points. The teams were playing for just the second time, and the first since 1986.

LAMAR (17-10) Nelson 1-2 1-1 3, Ebomwonyi 2-4 1-3 5, Lamb 5-9 2-3 12, Davis 3-8 44 13, Minor 3-4 2-2 8, Miles 3-9 0-0 7, Acosta 2-4 3-5 7, James 5-12 0-0 10, Harper 3-5 0-0 6, Norman 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 27-57 13-18 71. MASON (23-6) Morrison 3-4 2-4 8, Pearson 6-13 4-4 17, Allen 3-5 0-0 6, Vaughns 37 1-1 7, Cornelius 3-5 0-0 9, Bennett 1-2 0-0 2, Copes 1-2 0-0 2, Arledge 2-2 0-0 4, Wright 5-7 1-1 13, Gray 0-1 0-0 0, Edwards 1-1 4-5 7. Totals 28-49 12-15 75. 3-Point Goals_Lamar 4-11 (Davis 3-5, Miles 1-2, Minor 0-1, Lamb 01, James 0-2), George Mason 7-14 (Cornelius 3-5, Wright 2-3, Edwards 1-1, Pearson 1-2, Allen 0-1, Vaughns 0-2). Fouled Out_Cornelius. Rebounds_Lamar 30 (Harper 7), George Mason 26 (Pearson 10). Assists_Lamar 15 (Miles 5), George Mason 14 (Pearson 4). Total Fouls_Lamar 18, George Mason 17. Technicals_Miles, Pearson.

Hockey Beats Local Rivals NVCC Gets Pucked Up Olivia Karegeannes Staff Writer Huddled together to stay warm in the chilly arena, Mason students were ready to cheer for the Mason Ice Hockey team as they played rivals Northern Virginia Community College Friday night at the Prince William Ice Arena. By the end of the game, after several fights between the opposing teams, fans were heated and jumping out of their seats as Mason came out winning 8-2. Clinching a playoff berth against NVCC, Mason is headed to the Blue Ridge Hockey Conference playoffs where they will play either ODU or Maryland at the Herbert Wells Ice Arena in College Park on Feb 23. Gaining a spot in the playoffs wasn’t the only highlight of Friday’s game. Beginning new traditions, Mason honored its senior players in a ceremony before the start of

the game: Team Captain Andrew Rudzinski, Alternate Captain Ryan Pageau, Jacob Van der Veen, and Spencer Wolf. The team also recognized alumni from previous seasons. As these players go on to other feats in life, the future looks bright for them, as well as the team. Freshman Forward Dylan Talbot, who scored two goals, is a nominee for the Blue Ridge AllStar team along with fellow teammates Brian Bock and captain Rudzinski. Coach Steve Hyjek is already seeing changes that are propelling the team toward a positive future. “Everyone knows we have a NCAA basketball team, until a year ago nobody knew we had a hockey team. Last year we had 14 show up for tryouts, this year I had 32 show up for tryouts,” Hyjek said. The number of students interested in playing for the team isn’t just coming from locals.

“I had two kids contact me last year interested in the hockey program. Now I have 15 people interested from as far away as Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Minnesota. We are starting to get a reputation as a credible program,” Hyjek said. The atmosphere of the game wouldn’t make anyone question the team’s credibility. The bleachers were packed with fans holding signs, blowing horns and chanting players’ names. Their exciting win will only garner more support. With the number of fans in the stands increasing and sponsors like the BRHC and Glory Days backing the team, it looks like the GMU ice hockey program is turning out to be a team to watch. “Ultimately, if we do a good job, I would like to see this turn into a NCAA sport for Mason. It’s going to take time, a ﬁve or seven year plan. We are trying to build a program, not just a team, but build traditions,” Hyjek said.

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After a win against NVCC, the Mason Ice Hockey team is headed to the Blue Ridge Hockey Conference playoﬀs.

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After an 0-21 ﬁnish in 2011, new Patriots coach Joe Russell has made slow and steady improvement at building up the team.

Despite Best Efforts, Wrestlers End Season With 6-16 Record Colleen Wilson Asst. Sports Editor College wrestling is a unique sport. Like countless other student-athletes, the men give up their free time to train and compete, but for wrestlers, college is more than likely their last hurrah. “It’s special because there's no professional leagues out there for wrestlers, or money down the road, so its great to have opportunities for wrestlers at Mason. Its’ not like they're making a lot of money because they're wrestling. They love the sport so they do it for the challenge,” coach Joe Russell said. On Thursday, Feb. 16, the team hosted their last home

match of the season, and recognized the team’s five seniors, Brian Benton, Denny Herndon III, Hunter Manspile, Mendbagana Tovuujav, and Frankie McLaughlin IV. Though there were individual successes against the highly ranked University of Maryland, the team did not pull off a win. Vincent Rodriguez, a freshman, won his match at 125 pounds with a score of 3-0. Cocaption and redshirt Herndon won his final dual on the team 53, giving the Mason team a boost in the overall team score. 197 pound Tovuujav took his sixteenth victory of the season 12-4, finishing his final home match strong. “We want to build a program that builds stability, make

it a program people at the university can be proud of. The goal is to build for the long term not short term gain, and to be valuable to the university and the community,” Russell said. Russell has faced the challenge well. After a 0-21 season last year, the team was in bad shape. The improvement has been slow but steady, the team’s current record is 6-16. “It's my first year here with the team. This year the big thing has been to get to know the guys and figure out where the program is at,” Russell said. The 28 men on the team wrestle in 10 different weight classes. Scores during individual matches are added up to form a team score. Though they have a long

Momentum: Push off the mound in a sprinting start.

way to go to catch up with the other teams, Russell says that the wrestlers are doing a good job of training hard and trying to make improvements to train and grow. During the regular season, the team has 16 matches with other conference teams. For practice, they also wrestle local teams in tournaments and duels. Scores from any of these matches help qualify individual wrestlers for nationals. “Any time you put on a Mason singlet it matters,” Russell said. The team travels to Charlottesville this week to take on University of Virginia in the last match of the season before the CAA tournament. The tournament will take place in Binghamton, N.Y. on the ﬁrst weekend of March.

3. Pitch: Hips open, arm stays in a natural path.

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Nothing Lasts Forever Daniel Zimmet Patriot Platoon Member Throughout my three or so years here at Mason, there’ve always been three players that have always stood out. Ever since I started playing NCAA Basketball 2010 on XBOX 360 my freshman year, I knew they would be some of my favorites. Mike Morrison, Andre Cornelius and Ryan Pearson celebrated their ﬁnal game in the Patriot Center this past Saturday. Their commitment to Mason basketball and determination for success has been and continues to be contagious around their teammates. Emotions were running high as all three were honored before the game. It was really nice to see them all accompanied by some of the most important people in their lives. Some had family friends, former coaches, best friends and even athletic trainer Debi Corbatto walked out with Morrison. It was incredibly

cool to see Morrison’s parents walking out with him. A few days before the game, he tweeted that they were ﬂying up to Fairfax from his native Florida to watch him play in the Patriot Center for the ﬁrst time. They have all had their own unique commitment to the team. Obviously, Morrison and Pearson have been a dominant inside presence, while Cornelius is tough to stop when he’s shooting hot from beyond the arc. There are certainly a few plays or games that stand out in my head. Certainly, my favorite Morrison play was in the 2011 NCAA Tournament. After we hit the go-ahead three-pointer against Villanova, Morrison slammed home the icing on the cake to clinch the game. Once he threw it down, I just remember him jumping all over the court as Gus Johnson is screaming “George Mason is back!” You’d think that plays like that would stick out in his head

as well, however oddly enough he doesn’t remember that dunk, just the celebration right afterwards. There is one speciﬁc game that stands out for Cornelius. On February 8, 2011, Cornelius went 7-10 from beyond the arc against UNCW. He achieved his career high 25 points and helped guide the Patriots to their 10th straight win, which eventually led to the 15-game winning streak. I remember it clearly. He couldn’t miss the basket. You’d have to imagine the rim looked absolutely huge for him. Each time a shot went up; we all automatically thought it was going in. In fact, we were correct 70 percent of the time, too. Finally, there are so many plays that Pearson has contributed to that stand out. His unorthodox play allows for so many acrobatic baskets that it’s hard to pinpoint just one.

However, I’m really enjoying being able to ﬁnally watch him start to climb the George Mason all time points list. Currently, Pearson sits at 1,581 career points. During last Saturday’s game he managed to pass Rob Rose and Andre Gaddy to sit at 5th all time. In order to get into 4th place he needs to accumulate 1,643 points. Pearson is guaranteed at least three more games in his career. If he is able to reach the 4th place milestone, he’ll stay there as George Evans stands with 1,953 points. As the season winds to an end, Morrison, Cornelius and Pearson will be taking a literal approach to the saying “play each game like it’s your last.” There is no doubt that these guys will be missed by Mason basketball, but they’ll always be considered an essential part of the progression and success of this team, as well as life-time members of Mason Nation.

Ball is released somewhere between the back and front hip. Photos by: Stephen Kline

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Bowled Over After a National Championship Win, Mason Recognizes Cricket as an Official Club Sport Colleen Wilson Asst. Sports Editor George Mason University’s new club team for cricket, which includes players who played on the champion team last year, will be competing for top college cricket honors again over spring break. For four years, unoﬃcial Mason cricket teams have traveled to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., for the American College Cricket Spring Break Championships. Last year, the team, made up of a hodgepodge of players from the intramural teams, exceeded their own expectations when they beat out 32 other colleges and won the entire tournament. “It’s largely an immigrant culture sport, but with Mason’s di-

versity, there are supporters from the subcontinent, the West Indies and all over Europe,” said Sohaib Khan, a graduate student and president of the new cricket club team. Khan and several other players from the winning team made the push to earn the team oﬃcial Mason club team status. This year, the national championships will be held March 14– 18. Khan held trials to create a team made up of returning players from last year’s championship team and new recruits. The team currently has 11 members, but Khan is looking to recruit more. The game of cricket is very similar to the classic American pastime of baseball. The objective of the game is

to score as many runs as possible, while dismissing the other team so that they cannot score runs. The game is played on a circular field called a pitch between two teams of 11 players each. Each inning, the teams switch between fielding and bowling. The game is played with a leather ball and a flat wooden bat. Cricket is the national sport of England and is wildly popular all over the world. “Overseas, cricket is played on the streets, fields, parks — anywhere they can. It’s a part of everyday life in places like Pakistan, India and Bangladesh,” Khan said. “It’s the same thing at Mason. When I was in high school, I used to come to campus and we’d all play in K lot under the street lights.”

Key Terms for Cricket: Pitch: The circular field the game is played on. Wickets: A set of three stumps with in a row topped by two wooden crosspieces called bails. The wickets are behind the bowler and the striker. Knocking over the wickets dismisses a batsman. Bowler: The equivalent of a baseball pitcher. The bowler bounces the ball once toward the batsman, attempting to knock over the wickets behind him. Batsman: Player on the offensive team who hits the ball with the objective of scoring a run. Dismissed: The equivalent of being out in baseball. Once a player is dismissed, they must leave the pitch and be replaced by a new striker. Creases: A rectangular box painted onto the ground to define the batsman’s safe terriftory.

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Cricket is played on a circular ﬁeld called a pitch. Similar to baseball, the aim of the game is to score as many runs as possible.

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