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Budget forum discusses looming tuition hike

There’s no place like home

Exact increase for financial year 2012 unknown Gregory Connolly News Editor Provost Peter Stearns and Senior Vice President Maurice Scherrens hosted a budget forum Thursday to discuss financial year 2012.

One of the topics was tuition for the upcoming year. As it stands right now, a 10.2 percent increase in tuition for in-state students and a 6 percent increase for out-ofstate students would be necessary to remain solvent, though Guilbert Brown, chief budget officer for George Mason University, stressed that this is not a final figure and the administration is actively seeking ways to reduce the increase.

“This is not a done deal,” Brown said. “This is up to the Board of Visitors, and we are continuing to work on further review.

This is something that Dr. Scherrens emphasized. We are not finished looking for ways to mitigate that increase.”

Stearns said he “would love to be able to reduce [the 10.2 percent] figure.” He said this is early in the process to be indentifying a figure and that the administration wants the final figure to be lower.

“We know it’s burdensome,” Stearns said. “We’re trying to do a lot of things to make sure it won’t be worse than that.”

Mason Press Secretary Dan Walsch said forums like Thursday’s are a great way to inform members of the Mason community of the budget.

“It’s a good opportunity to keep people in the loop as to where things are, what the university is thinking and what options we have,” Walsch said.

Stearns said it’s important to be open about the budget situation and that transparency creates a “decent mood.”

“The news isn’t great, but I think people appreciate being told what the situation is so they don’t have to speculate,” Stearns said. “I hope and believe that we’re quite candid about things, and I think the atmosphere is good.”

The budget is in a state of flux as support for the university’s general fund has decreased from 40 percent in 2008 to 25 percent currently.

“The 25 percent figure is the projected general fund support for the education and general budget in financial year 2012,” Brown said.

“This budget covers most of the core instructional support activities. It does not include research or auxillary services like housing, dining and parking and it does not include capital outlay.”

The general fund, known as the education and general budget, is $390 million for financial year 2011. In financial year 2012, the figure is going to be approximately the same, Brown said.

“We’re not looking at a significant increase in the budget, we’re just looking at a shift in how it’s paid for,” Brown said.

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Ryan Pearson celebrates a er a hard fought victory over Old Dominion University.

Mason rallies behind sell-out crowd to dethrone Old Dominion at the Patriot Center Cody Norman Sports Editor Nearly 10,000 students and fans packed the Patriot Center on Saturday afternoon to watch George Mason collide with another top CAA conference opponent, the Old Dominion Monarchs, and continue their run toward an NCAA tournament berth.

The 2011 Wizard of Oz themed homecoming was fitting for the physical match-up because, for the Patriots, there really is no place like home.

Mason has yet to lose this season when playing in front of their home crowd and improved their unbeaten mark to 12-0 with a convincing 62-45 victory over the Monarchs.

From the opening tip, the

sell-out crowd of 9,840 rocked the arena and cheered Jim Larranaga’s team to victory.

On Old Dominion’s first possession of the afternoon, guard Ben Finney launched a three-point attempt that fell short of the rim, provoking chants of “Air ball, air ball” that echoed throughout the Patriot Center.

That same energy ran

through the Patriots during the first half as they managed just four points in the first ten minutes of play. Mason’s first eight possessions of the game saw the Patriots miss five consecutive shots and commit three turnovers. But their strong defensive effort kept the game close.

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Psychology professor wins state award Award is highest honor for faculty at state universities Gregory Connolly News Editor George Mason University psychology professor Eden King will receive the 2011 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award. The award is the highest honor for faculty at Virginia colleges and universities.

“I don’t feel like this award belongs to me,” King said. “I feel like it belongs to my students and my colleagues and my mentor from grad school. I wouldn’t be anywhere without them.”

King said she feels indebted to colleagues in her program, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, at Mason.

“I probably wouldn’t even have a job if it weren’t for all these people,” King said.

King came to Mason after earning her doctorate from Rice University in 2006. “[Mason] is a really interesting place to be,” King said. “I was very excited by the offer. It was definitely an exciting job opportunity for me because of first and foremost the program here at Mason is really well respected.”

King said she was pleased to discover the diversity in the undergraduate population.

“Mason is a place where it’s still figuring out what it’s going to be,” King said. “Rather than being at a place where all the traditions are already set.”

King said she specializes in

industrial organization psychology and is interested in understanding people in the context of the workplace.

“I think the stuff that’s most interesting to people is where I’ve looked to see how people who have stigmas are treated when they apply for jobs,” King said.

King said she has asked experimenters to go out and apply for jobs. In some cases, the applicants were made to wear something that makes them look like a stigmatized person.

“In one study, we had women apply for jobs and they either wore traditional American clothes or wore a hijab and an abaya to appear to be a Muslim. We were interested in seeing how they were treated.”

King said the Muslim women Eden King were treated negatively.

“I’ve always felt compelled by social justice concerns,” King said.

“I hadn’t given it a lot of thought until I was asked to apply for this award. They asked me to reflect on my chosen discipline, and what I figured out in that reflection is that I learned from my parents very early on that being different from everybody else doesn’t mean you’re less than anybody else.”

King said her father has a physicall disability which helped

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photo by Peter Flint

How to stay safe during winter storms Antonieta Rico Crime Beat Reporter After the last winter storm some streets in the George Mason University area looked like scenes out of a zombie movie. Deserted cars littered the roads. People walked about in the snow, looking lost. Some women were even spotted wearing high heels. What would happen if disaster hit again? What would you do if Mason let out classes, and you encountered the traffic

from all the area’s federal workers heading home, and a perfect storm of rain, sleet and snow once again hit? Could you survive a snowpocalypse?

To make sure you are one of the last ones standing, here are some tips from the experts on how to survive worst-case winter storm scenarios.

How to survive being stuck in traffic for 12 hours during a snow storm “The worst scenario is

not being prepared for it,” said George F. Brown, the National Incident Management System exercise and training officer for the City of Fairfax.

He said the key is to maintain “situational awareness.” He recommends students stay updated on weather conditions and know when a storm is predicted.

Inside your car you should have a winter kit, he said.

According to Kristin Nevels, a spokesperson for AAA Mid-Atlantic, the following items should be in your car winter kit: • Shovel • Ice scraper • Bag of kitty litter • Battery booster cables • Reflectors or flares • A blanket • Water and snacks • Cell phone with charger “Being prepared physically and mentally helps you deal with a situation like that,” Nevels said.

“If you are stuck or stranded in your car it is probably best to stay in the car. It’s easier to find a car than a person, and trying to walk in the roadway is very

hazardous,” said Andrew Wilson, fire marshal for the City of Fairfax, in an e-mail.

“If you have gas, then run the engine for a while every so often to conserve fuel and stay warm. Ensure that snow does not build up and block the exhaust,” Wilson said.

Brown added that people should leave one of the car windows slightly open.

One of the most important things to do is make sure your car has gas, said Brown.

“In the wintertime, never let it go below half a tank,” he said.

Although not recommended, Brown said if you must abandon your car, make sure you leave a note.

“Write your contact information down and put it in the dashboard so when they start moving the car someone might be able to call you,” Brown said.

Brown suggests people have their car ready for the winter conditions. For a checklist, go to www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/wi nter/beforestorm/preparecar.asp.

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News Event Calendar Monday, Feb. 7 Exhibit: Excerpts From a Life Well-Traveled Fenwick Library, 2nd floor, A-wing 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Alpha Kappa Psi Information Session Johnson Center, Room G 8:15 - 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 8 A Reading of Poetry and Prose with Mohja Kahf Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Concert: Flutopia Flute Choir Center for the Arts, Concert Hall 8 p.m.

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Research institution approved by BOV Foundation will specialize in international development Laura Bolt Broadside Correspondent George Mason University’s Board of Visitors approved the formation of a new research foundation during its Jan. 26 meeting.

Referred to as the International Research Foundation, this institution will specialize in international development research and training.

According to Chief of Staff Tom Hennessey, the IRF will be governed by an independent board of directors. There are no plans to build a new facility for this foundation, and its size and budget have yet to be specified.

Plans are to initially locate the IRF on campus, unless or until its growth dictates a move.

This foundation was proposed in order to fulfill Mason’s goal of growing its presence in the

international development research and training community.

Hennessey said the IRF will support this goal by “facilitate[ing] contracting with such international development organizations as the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the African Development Bank, the U.N., the European Union and others.”

The foundation will make appeals to international organizations to support its research and training through grants, contracts and donations, Hennessey said.

During the formation period, the foundation’s legal and accounting operations will be handled by contractors, with more staff being hired in the next year or two, Hennessey said.

The IRF’s articles of incorporation define the main goals of the foundation, which include advancing education both in the

U.S. and in countries with fewer resources, promoting and contributing to the arts and sciences through research and development, and fostering economic growth in the U.S. and abroad.

The IRF was devised to be a tool for Mason and other interested organizations to connect and work together to discover, invent and disseminate knowledge that will provide a foundational basis for better education and quality of life across the world, according to the IRF’s articles of incorporation.

Addressing concerns regarding how universities might work with independent contractors, the articles state the foundation will be an independent organization tied to Mason. It also says that other Virginia schools, such as University of Virginia, Virginia Tech and Old Dominion Univer-

sity, currently contract work through independent foundations, illustrating that this kind of arrangement is not unprecedented.

Hennessey stressed the institution’s importance. “Contracting with these organizations is often quite difficult because of the required clauses in state agency contracts,” he said. Mason is a Virginia State agency. “The IRF will be able to execute such difficult contracts more easily and then subcontract the research back to the university for execution.”

To ensure the foundation’s independence, the board will consist of representatives with international business and development ties, as well as members from Mason organizations, such as the Board of Visitors and the George Mason University Foundation.

Wednesday, Feb. 9 COS Job Fair Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall 5 - 9 p.m.

Astronomy Observing Session Research I, Observatory 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 10 Friends, Food, and Film Series: Black Heritage Month Special Student Union Building I, Room 1400 1 - 3 p.m.

Career Services Workshop: Finding an Internship Student Union Building II, Room 3 5:30 - 7 p.m.

For more events and activities, check out: today.gmu.edu

Feb. 1

POLICE FILES Destruction of Property Eastern Shore Complainant reported damage to a bicycle which was chained to a light pole. Damage was believed to have been caused by a snowplow. Damage: $200.00.

(55/Higgins).

Welfare Check Easten Shore Complainant was concerned about a friend who posted information on Facebook. GMUPD spoke with the victim and recommended university resources.

(32/Guston).

Feb. 2

Theft from Building HQ Complainant stated that person(s) unknown stole her clothes from the laundry room. Estimated loss $200.00.

(53/Colson).

Simple Assault Eastern Shore A GMU student stated that she was assaulted by another student. This case will be referred to the Dean of Students. (39/Ortiz-Duran).

Feb. 3

Assault and Battery/Abduction Potomac Heights Michael Ross, 22, of Front Royal, VA (GMU student) was arrested for the above offenses and taken to Fairfax Adult Detention Center where he was held with no bond. (27/Feliciano)

Drunk in Public Mason Inn Konrad Meier (GMU) 42, of Bedford, PA was arrested for the above offense and transported to Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. Mr. Meier was held until sober. (48/Surber).

Grand Larceny Potomac Heights Victim reported theft of her laptop computer. Case under investigation. (38/Rourke).

Police Files are taken verbatim from www.gmu.edu/police.

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Budget faces shortfalls Professor focuses on diversity issues FORUM, from front Brown said Mason is receiving $20 million for financial year 2011 from federal funds that are a part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

That money will not be available for financial year 2012.

Mason must also contend with a $16 million reduction in state funds for financial year 2012, Brown said.

Part of the shortfall is going to be covered by holdover funds from financial year 2011.

“We’re carrying those funds forward so that we don’t have to increase tuition as much,” Brown said.

Other items at the forum included the bridge that would go from the eastbound lanes of Braddock Road over Ox Road and end near the Recreation and Athletic Complex.

“The idea is to alleviate congestion in the area,” Brown

said. “The project would be paid for by state transportation funds and would not involve tuition or university resources.”

Brown said the project has received support from the Virginia Department of Transportation, Fairfax County and Mason because it would “alleviate congestion in one of the most congested intersections in Northern Virginia,” Brown said.

The retirement plan for faculty and staff was also discussed during the forum. Brown said the Virginia Retirement System has experienced losses similar to the private sector for the last few years, and that there is a state proposal to require each employee to contribute 5 percent of their salaries.

“The state is proposing giving those employees a 3 percent salary increase and a 2 percent one time salary bonus next year if certain economic conditions are met,” Brown said.

AWARD, from front frame her thinking.

“It never seemed weird to me because he always had it,” King said. “He never seemed less than anybody else.”

Much of King’s work deals with problems in organizational settings. She said organizations are struggling to figure out effective strategies for managing diversity and that she is working on a diversity training program.

“The overarching goal is to make the world a better place,” King said.

King wrote a book with a friend called “How Women Can Make It Work: The Science of Success.” The book is written for young women and is trying to translate social science research findings in a way that women can find useful.

King said the book discusses things such as negotiation strategies in the context of TV shows, music and pop cul-

ture that try to make it more relevant to young women. She said she would like to write more in this genre.

“I have not mastered it yet because it’s very different than academic writing,” King said. “I definitely need more practice. I think that it would be very fun and fulfilling to do more of that.”

King said the ability to translate what is learned in science to people who aren’t scientists is very important.

“It’s hard to do,” King said.

“I haven’t figured out how to do it entirely.”

King works directly with five graduate students whose projects are listed on a markerboard in her office.

“One of my students is very interested in how younger and older people see each other in the workplace,” King said. “One of my other students is very interested in how people perceive ethnic minority leaders.”

How to dig your car out, survive in cold dorms WINTER, from front How to survive if your car skids or you are stuck in the snow: Nevels has a few tips for winter driving and for those with four-wheel drive. She said that although it helps, there is no guarantee that they will not get stuck.

If your car starts skidding: • Don’t panic • Steer in the direction you want the front of your car to go • Do not slam on the brakes • Try to wait for the wheels to get a grip on the road again.

Once they gain traction continue to steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go.

• For a rear-wheel skid, when the rear wheels stop skidding, continue to steer so you will not have another rear-wheel skid in the opposite direction.

If your car gets stuck in the snow:

• Begin by physically trying to rock your car back and forth, keeping it in a low gear. It helps if there is a Good Samaritan willing to lend a hand.

• Always keep the wheels pointed straight • If you can’t move forward, try to back out, keeping the vehicle in its tracks • If that does not work, take out the shovel and kitty litter from your winter car kit • Use the shovel to try to dig your way out • Spread kitty litter around the area you are stuck in, in front and behind the wheels. It will give you traction. If you do not have a bag of kitty litter or sand, your car mats might work to give you traction.

For more in-depth information on winter driving from AAA, check out “How to go in ice and snow” at midatlantic.aaa.com/Foundation/DrivingTipsInfo1#inclwthr.

How to survive if the power goes out in the dorm: Ideally students should have the ability to fend for themselves for a few days in case of a snowpocalypse or other natural disaster, according to experts.

“People should be prepared to deal with an emergency and sustain themselves for up to 72 hours,” said Dave Farris, director of emergency preparedness and response for Mason.

If a power outage hits the dorms, there is no need to panic.

In a dorm situation, heat will take a while to dissipate, Brown said.

Dorm Blackout Survival Kit: • Flashlights and batteries (Do not use candles, as they are a fire hazard.)

•Battery-powered radio with extra batteries • Food that does not require electricity to cook, such as Meals Ready to Eat (sold in some out-

door stores) • Water and other snacks like granola bars • Extra blankets • Multiple clothing layers • A map of areas within walking distance that have power and heat “You are trying to avoid hypothermia,” Brown said.

As for students who don’t live in the dorms and get stranded at Mason, Farris said they will not be left on their own.

“We are going to provide shelter for students in case they get stuck on campus,” Farris said.

For more information on how to handle a power outage go to www.pepco.com/home/emergency/prepare/. Make sure you scroll down to the subheading “Preparing for Outages.”

For general information on emergency preparedness check out www.readyvirginia.gov/ or www.fairfaxva.gov/em/em.asp.

News Briefs Mason Sustainability Institute receives $35,000 grant The Dominion Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dominion Resources Inc., presented George Mason University with a grant for $35,000 at the Jan 26.

Board of Visitors meeting.

The grant is in support of the Mason Sustainability Institute, which works to foster education and leadership in the field of sustainability for the Northern Virginia region.

The institute has worked with city and council leadership on ways to decrease the region’s

carbon footprint and increase exposure for local green businesses.

Lenna Storm, sustainability coordinator for Mason’s Office of Sustainability, said the funds would be used towards establishing six workshops that will cover topics related to home efficiency including energy conservation, water conservation and waste management. Students in the Sustainability in Action capstone course will be involved in planning and teaching the workshops, while speakers will be provided by local “green” businesses.

-Ryan MacDougall, Broadside

George Mason Center for History and New Media close to fundraising goal George Mason University’s Center for History and New Media is $50,000 away from meeting a $1 million goal to name the center after the late Roy Rosenzweig, who founded CHNM in 1994.

CHNM uses digital media and computer technology to make history more accessible to the Mason community. The National Endowment for the Humanities has issued a challenge grant, which will provide

$250,000 when CHNM raises $750,000.

The center makes primary sources available to high school students and teachers at no cost, and preserves decades worth of historical archives from the French Revolution to Hurricane Katrina. They also develop research software such as Zotero and Omeka.

-Jeff Giorgi, Broadside

Information from The Mason Gazette was used to write these news briefs.

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Patriots reach the Emerald City Majesty crowning, talent show and annual Block Party all part of Homecoming festivities Erin Powell Asst. Style Editor

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Ma Casper recieves the honor of being added to the line of Mason Majes es.

The George Mason University campus was a blur of green and gold the entire week of Homecoming, as students were eager to show off their spirit and get pumped up for the final festivities of the weekend.

Despite the rainy weather, students, faculty and members of the community came out to watch the Homecoming parade early Saturday morning. Included in the parade were members of student government, resident advisors, student organizations, community members and all of characters from “The Wizard of Oz.” Directly after the parade at the 13th annual pregame Block Party, students lined the pavement with tents and chairs galore. A number of different fraternities and sororities had tailgating spots, while alumni mixed with students and friends joined each other to visit the heated tents.

“The tailgate was fun because we normally don’t get to do that at Mason,” said sophomore management major Justin Vollmer.

At half time during the men’s basketball game, senior Matthew Casper was crowned the winner of the Mason Majesty Pageant. For the team competitions, Catholic Campus Ministry came in first place while Alpha Omicron Pi with Pi Kappa Alpha placed second, and the Lollipop Kidz, made up of Mason’s orientation leaders, came in third.

“It’s always so much fun to come out and see all the students fill up the seats and sell out the game,” said junior Raffi Paul, a film and video studies major.

“I like the mural they painted in Southside and on Skyline too. It looks great. It’s a perfect place for decoration.”

The highly anticipated homecoming talent show proved to be a success as GMUnit, Mason’s allmale a capella group, took first place with their lively performance of Jason Mraz’s “I’m Yours.” Susan Bilodeau placed second while Tim Moorehead, Steve Dunn and Auggy Willman had a three-way tie for third place.

At the second annual lip-sync competition, Calvin Smith and Alpha Phi with Theta Chi tied for first, with Alpha Xi Delta coming in a close second and The Lollipop Kids placing third.

During the week, students enjoyed the company of cheerleaders and guest speakers from the university at the Magic of Mason pep rally, laughed till it hurt at the Emerald City Comedy Jam, tasted delicious treats with the Lollipop Guild, participated in team scavenger hunts and took home some Patriot pride by creating airbrush scarves and hats.

Students let down their hair and danced the night away at the Oz Fest Homecoming dance, complete with a professional photographer set up to take group and couples pictures in front of a backdrop of the glimmering Emerald City.

“I think everyone incorporated the theme very well,” said Michelle Davis, assistant director at the Office of Student Involvement. “At first students were apprehensive to the [theme] idea, but they really warmed up to it.”

The 2011 Homecoming celebrations surprised students by surpassing previous years’ themes with great results. Many thought the Wizard of Oz theme was unique and a perfect fit for Mason.

Photo by: Jake McLernon “I think overall, a lot of people were really into it.

It was a really good homecoming,” said junior comStudents packed the Patriot Center for Homecoming. munication major Lauren Vaughn.

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Members of Delta Chi gathered in Lot K in an cipa on of this year’s Homecoming game.

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Members of the Program Board dressed as characters from “The Wizard of Oz” for the Homecoming parade.

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Celebrating diversity: a Mason tradition African-American culture celebrated during Black Heritage Month Ramy Zabarah Style Editor

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Earl Stafford, chairman and CEO of the Stafford Founda on, was the keynote speaker at Wednesday’s dinner in honor of Mar n Luther King Jr.

Ranked by the Princeton Review as the fourth most diverse college campus in the United States, George Mason University works to maintain a level of diversity and multicultural knowledge on campus and abroad. Recent Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations marked the beginning of a month of cultural awareness and education.

African-American historian Carter G. Woodson started Black History Month in 1926, first called Negro History Week. His initial intention was to establish a period of celebration and recognition for a group not mentioned in history books.

More than 80 years later, Dr. Woodson’s dream is more than alive.

“The Mason sspirit encompasses both celebrating our diversity and embracing our differences,” said Teejay Brown, program manager for the Office of Diversity Programs and Services.

“Commemorating National Black History Month on campus allows our community to connect an often politicized collective identity with personal experiences, historical events and current issues.”

With over 2,000 African-American students enrolled at Mason, a month-long series of celebratory events directed at educating students, faculty and staff about the African-American culture is a Mason tradition.

“Programming facilitated by [ODPS] and our partners provides an opportunity for community building across all groups and important discus-

sions about race and ethnicity in today’s society,” Brown said.

Black Heritage Month is Mason’s adaptation of the National Black History Month celebrations.

Sponsored by the ODPS, it includes a plethora of events, workshops and seminars intended to raise awareness and celebrate the African-American culture on campus and nationwide.

Various events such as the Love Jones OpenMic Night, Mr. and Mrs. Black GMU Scholarship Pageant and the Annual Black Tie Affair are designed to bring students together and celebrate African-American culture through fun-filled activities. Other events are directed toward educating the public and spreading knowledge and awareness through lectures, workshops and guest speakers.

While previous years’ keynote speakers included Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes and political author Donna Brazile, this year’s guest is none other than a member of the Mason community.

Thomas Stanley, an ethnomusicologist, cultural activist and assistant professor at the Department of Art and Visual Technology, has extensive experience in lecturing and discussing black musical expression and the roles it plays in our society. His speech is scheduled to be given at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Johnson Center Bistro.

One of the more distinguished occasions of Mason’s Black Heritage Month is the Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Evening of Reflection, which

working to implement and support what we consider to be justice and equality and human rights on a daily basis. I am honored to be among them and to have been recognized this year with such a distinguished award.

Q and A with Spirit of King recipient Mark Hopson How long have you worked with George Mason University?

MH: I’ve been with Mason for a little over six years now.

How has your experience at Mason helped shape your views and teaching methods in the field of multicultural and diversity education?

MH: Well, there are two things that automatically come to mind. One is I’m reminded on a regular basis to never take anything for granted, to never assume that our students are willing or desiring to be educated around difference at first. Not all students find

that information to be as valuable as I do. So I am reminded through what we call cultural conflict or intercultural crashes or bumps in the road of life that there is a need for education and consciousness around difference. Conversely, I am also reminded that there are people, individuals and groups, who are actively seeking information and consciousness around these issues and so one can never assume that the classroom isn’t full of progressive, active leaders. I want to give credence to those students who take risks in the classroom and across campus to make sure that multiple voices are heard.

The Spirit of King Award is being presented to you as a reward for your work and commitment to the development of a multicultural campus community. Will it also act

as motivation for future work?

MH: Certainly. You know, like many others, I don’t do work around multiculturalism and anti-racism and intercultural communication to be recognized, per say. But it is nice to be recognized every now and again. This award reminds me that people take notice of the energy and the efforts that persons like myself put into our work and so certainly it actually energizes me and contributes to my desire to want to do more.

How do you feel about being selected to receive the Spirit of King Award?

MH: I’m humbly honored in the sense that I know so many other people around the university who are so deserving. There are folks who do work like mine every day, people who are

February Cd releases

Feb. 1 The Civil Wars - “Barton Hollow” Junk Culture – “Summer Friends” The Dirtbombs – “Party Store” The Go! Team – “Rolling Blackouts” Tommy Guerrero – “Lifeboats And Follies” Ricky Martin – “Musica + Alma + Sexo” Men – “Talk About Body” George Michael – “Faith [Remastered]” Red – “Until We Have Faces” Todd Snider – “The Storyteller [Live]” Twitch The Ripper – ‘Bodiless” Feb. 8 And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead… - “Tao of the Dead” Emily Arin – “Patch Of Land” Nicole Atkins – “Mondo Amore” Cut Copy – “Zonoscope” Esben & The Witch – “Violet Cries” Dave Hause [The Loved Ones] – “Resolutions” Lionize – “Destruction Manual” Motorhead – “The World Is

Yours” Thompson Square – “Thomson Square” Teddy Thompson – “Bella” Yanni – “Truth Of Touch” Feb. 14 Chamberlin – “Bitter Blood” P.J. Harvey – “Let England Shake” Gruff Rhys – “Hotel Shampoo” Feb. 15 Beans – “End It All” Bright Eyes – “The People’s Key” Brown Recluse – “Evening Tapestry” Cowboy Junkies – “Demons” The Dears – “Degeneration Street” Deicide – “To Hell With God” Devotchka – “100 Lovers” Drive-By Truckers – “Go-Go Boots” Ginuwine – “Elgin” P.J. Harvey – “Let England Shake” La Sera – “La Sera” Mogwai – “Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will” Nelson – “Lightening Strikes Twice”

Rev Theory – “Justice” Saigon – “Greatest Story Never Told” Sonic Youth – “Simon Werner a Disparu” Stryper – “The Covering” Ten – “Stormwarning” Twilight Singers – “Dynamite Steps” Yuck – “Yuck” Feb. 22 Adele – “21” Marsha Ambrosius [Floetry] – “Late Nights, Early Mornings” Banjo Or Freakout – “Banjo Or Freakout” Julianna Barwick – “The Magic Place’ Jonny Burke – “Distance And Fortune” Civet – “Love & War” The Low Anthem – “Smart Flesh” Lauren Pritchard – “Wasted In Jackson” Quarterfly – “Do You Believe” Sean Rowe – “Magic” Tahiti 80 – “The Past, The Present & The Possible” Toro Y Moi – “Underneath The Pine”

was held on Wednesday. At this event, faculty, staff and students come together in a formal event to celebrate the legacy of King while congratulating recipients of two very prestigious awards.

The Spirit of King Award is given to one student and one faculty member of the Mason community in recognition for their work in promoting intercultural sensitivity and advocating the building of a campus that values equality and justice.

This year’s Spirit of King recipients were senior English major Blake Silver and assistant professor of communication Mark Hopson.

Aside from the sheer enjoyment of such celebrations, students and faculty may find that attending these events could be beneficial to their education and careers.

“We believe these events would work well as cocurricular or extra credit opportunities for students in topically relevant classes, or as professional development opportunities for faculty and staff,” said Charles Kellom, assistant director for ODPS, in a statement to members of the Mason community.

The spread of cultural knowledge and awareness continues to be a tradition at Mason.

Whether the calendar reads Hispanic Heritage Month, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Black Heritage Month or any of the various cultural celebrations recognized around campus, diversity is a valued trait at Mason.

The Office of Diversity Programs and Services has done tremendous amounts of work towards personalizing Black Heritage Month as a campus-wide event and to raise awareness and spread knowledge about diversity. What are your views on their efforts?

MH: I appreciate it. Just yesterday, I attended an event facilitated by Rebecca Walter regarding the vision of Dr. King and his dream and whether or not we are, as a society, truly working for and reaching that dream. I recall thinking to myself that this event didn’t have to happen. It’s because of people like Dr. Walter and others who decide that these opportunities need to be available to students, that we have the opportunity and indeed the privilege to learn about black history and American history, because it is [all] American history. It should not be resigned to just a race or particular group but we have these opportunities because of the efforts of ODPS and we shouldn’t take them lightly. Some universities around

the nation do not offer these opportunities, therefore students may not have the chance to get in and learn about American history, which indeed becomes rural history in the way that we have here at what’s considered to be one of the most multiculturally diverse campuses in the nation.

Is there anyone you would like to thank or anything you would like to say to members of the Mason community?

MH: I value the efforts of all individuals and groups who work so hard to ensure a safer and healthier climate here at GMU. Our various stories reveal that the dream is not yet a reality for all.

Social justice is not easy to achieve.

Claiming voice and speaking out comes with a risk of losing certain privileges or being ostracized by a dominant ideology. For example, when Rev. King was alive he was not celebrated in the way that he is celebrated now. To the contrary, what King stood for, his dream, was resisted in many ways. So I am reminded that real progress takes real struggle. This is not a passive but an active struggle which is undertaken daily by many individuals and groups across Mason's campus. To me, this is the spirit of King, to be celebrated by example.

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Colors of love

Editor’s picks: big screen scenes to get you in the Valentine’s Day mood “Titanic”

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“The Notebook” - After a dramatic revelation in which Allie discovers that Noah had written her every day for a year, they passionately kiss in the pouring rain. Aw...

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“Lady and the Tramp”

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Jack embraces Rose as an instrumental rendition of the age-defining “My Heart Will Go On” plays in the background. Spoiler Alert: Little did they know that was the last sunset Jack would ever see. Aw...

“Say Anything” - Who needs iPods and Segways when you’ve got a boombox and a lawnmower? John Cusack can blast music outside our window any day. Aw...

4 Brandi Morehead Sex Columnist Red seems to be the defining color of love. It is the color we think of when we picture Valentine’s Day – like roses, lips and hearts. But really, those who love red are not usually the loveydovey type. People who love red are actually the sex deviants – absolute tigers in the sack. People who love red get turned on easily and when they do, watch out! It is going to be a wild ride. Imagine two hot red lovers getting together, whoa!

So what about the other colors? What do they mean when it comes to love and sex?

Brown: If your favorite color is brown, you’re the romantic.

You feed off the actual feeling of love and need to express to your partner that you love them. The brown sex is a slow passionate sex and they always look after their partner. So if you have a brown, keep them! They will always cherish you and treat you well (and your sexual parts very well).

Yellow: Yellows are a different breed from the browns or the reds. Yellows are usually the innocent ones. The bedroom is their personal space and they would never share it with a

stranger. However, a yellow usually will not turn down the opportunity to be with someone they care about or enjoy being with, whether they are together or not.

Pink: Oh pinkies, how everyone loves you. They are the sly, oozing-of-sex type of people. You big flirt – you just can’t stay with one person. Be careful ladies, if you’re dating a guy who rocks a lot of pink in his wardrobe, he might come home with a lipstick stain on his collar and it will not be your shade.

Purple: Everyone loves a sexy business type. Whether you’re a woman or a man, a suit is hot.

And oh, how you purples take the business approach in the sack. It is totally cool to rock a suit before you get down and dirty, but purples do not like the messy sex. You keep it clean and professional. If you’re a purple try a hot and sweaty sex session just one time – you might like it!

Blue: Your love is just like a blues song. You are cuddle bunnies and like rabbits, you love to make love. You do not just go for the gold, you enjoy the love that goes into your love-making. This is a sweet quality. Keep it – you will make someone feel very special. Not to mention someone oh-so-satisfied with your experi-

mental tendencies.

Green: Greens, you and the yellows have so much in common. You would never sleep with someone you did not truly care about. You’re the ones that hold out on sex for months before allowing someone inside your pants. Keep it like that, you are a rare breed to find.

Orange: Are tangerines and oranges the same? Not in this sense. You oranges are wild, wild, wild! Having sex with you is just as wild as having sex with a porn star. Your fantasies are out of this world and you really need to be with another orange or a red.

That would be a hot combination.

Black: Dominatrix defines the black lovers. You have a wicked idea of sex. You get as dirty, as mean and as wild as it possibly gets. You might have fun with an orange or a red, but to really reach the sexual heights you desire, you need another black.

No one else will amount to the adventures you seek.

On Valentines Day, ask your partner their favorite color and see what you can explore with them. Have fun and use protection. Remember, Valentine’s Day is not only about love but also about letting loose on a sexy holiday.

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Sharing a plate of spaghetti has never been so romantic, especially when the lovers are two adorable pups! Aww...

6 When bad boy Patrick Verona “sacrifices himself on the altar of dignity,” by singing “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” during Kat’s soccer practice, Heath Ledger reminded us that hot bad boys have feelings too. Aw...

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“Top Gun” - Before Tom Cruise started shoving Scientology down people’s throats, he showed men everywhere how to master the pickup line by singing “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” as Maverick. Aw...

“Casablanca”

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“Ghost” - Two lovers in a city flat get hot and passionate after Patrick Swayze’s character Sam Wheat guides Demi Moore’s Molly Jensen as she molds a new vase. Who knew pottery could be so erotic! Aw...

9 “500 Days of Summer” Who can forget Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s very memorable dance sequence marking his first time going to bed with the girl of his dreams? Aw...

In one of the most classic movie moments of all time, Humphrey Bogart delivers an eloquent speech as he selflessly lets go of Ingrid Bergman’s character in this heartwrenching famous final scene. At least they’ll always have Paris. Aw...

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“Brokeback Mountain” - “I wish I knew how to quit you.” Aw...

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Thumbs up to Dippin’ Dots making an appearance on campus. Now I can waste my meal plans on ice cream instead of real food.

Thumbs up to Blackboard Mobile coming next semester. Now I don’t need a computer to see that I forgot to do my homework.

Thumbs up to the men’s basketball game for beating Old Dominion in the Homecoming game.

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Thumbs down to the makeup day on May 10. The snow day was cool, but now we have an extra day to take exams. Ugh.

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Only fools rush in on Valentine’s Day Don’t let the media shape your idea of true love

Kristin Steve Guest Columnist It seems like wherever I go or whatever I’m doing, I am surrounded by love birds.

Our country has an entire day dedicated to love – Valentine’s Day. The holiday is undoubtedly one that people either love or hate. Cynics hate Valentine’s, but couples adore it.

It seems virtually impossible to walk through campus on Valentine’s Day without witnessing couples hugging, kissing and exchanging gifts.

It can be hard to take the holiday seriously when it seems to revolve around hideous giant pink teddy bears, tacky Mylar balloons and boxes of Whitman’s chocolate.

This time of year, girls and guys alike seem to constantly talk

about their significant other.

I feel like every preview of an upcoming movie is for a predictable love story.

The plot is always as follows: they meet, fall in love, hate each other and then fall in love again.

When I turn on the radio, nine times out of ten, a sappy love song is playing.

Society has fallen madly in love with love.

The concept of love itself is inexplicable.

Love is supposed to be this amazing experience that makes people feel like they’re dancing on clouds.

Some individuals develop the unrealistic, romanticized notion that they will find their soul mate when Cupid pops out of nowhere and strikes them with his magic golden arrow.

People become obsessed

with finding “the one” and why shouldn’t they?

Every movie, song and television show in America seems to be telling people to find someone.

At times, people are so desperate to find “their special someone” that they resort to measures like online dating.

People can date online by filling out a profile with their likes and dislikes, what they look for in a mate, their own physical description and pictures.

This week, I was talking with a fellow student who met her significant other on the Internet.

This student claims to be “completely in love” and couldn’t be happier.

To me, this concept seemed ludicrous. A commercial came on TV for Match.com shortly after our discussion and my friend

dared me to make a profile and just see what happens.

As I was laughing about how ridiculous the whole concept seemed, I accepted the dare and made a profile.

In two days, I had 50 or so emails and hundreds of profile views.

Some of the people on the website seemed to be normal; perhaps they were too career-oriented or busy to find someone any other way.

Other people were incredibly creepy.

When someone sent me an e-mail stating, “I have a 1.5 inch penis and I just really want a girl who won’t judge,” I knew it was time to end my joke and delete my Match.com profile.

The truth is sites like Match.com, eHarmony and Chemistry.com take advantage of

the fact that people are vulnerable and lonely.

Then, they attempt to rob them blind because of it.

Being a member of these sites costs money and if you are not careful when you sign up they will lock you into a six-month contract.

I noticed that the site had multiple buttons that users could click in order to receive additional services.

For example, if you want to see if someone read an e-mail you sent them, it’s an extra $5 per month.

I cannot deny that people truly do find love online.

I don’t think online dating is effective, but it is not my place to judge.

Honestly, it makes sense that people feel the need to find love. Society has an entire holi-

day dedicated to love, every movie is about love, celebrity’s love lives fill the tabloids and single people are constantly portrayed as lonely and pathetic.

Given these circumstances, why wouldn’t people feel a dire need to find love?

I do not like how the media preys on vulnerable people, making them feel as if there’s some sort of a rush to find “the one” before it’s too late.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with being in love and being in a relationship – it is an amazing thing.

However, there is also absolutely nothing wrong with being single and buying yourself a nice gift on Valentine’s Day! I believe it is more beneficial for one to fall in love with their goals and aspirations before falling in love with love.

Track and field house

Egyptian Aid

Students have to leap hurdles to use facility

American money helped Mubarak’s reign

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Are you like me – incredibly successful and devilishly sexy?

If so, maybe we’re alike in other ways as well.

Perhaps you, too, have registered for a 5K this spring, only to remember later that spring is preceded by winter, and winter is no time to prepare for a 5K. What can the two of us possibly do?

Our success and sexiness can do a lot for us in life, but it can’t physically move us three miles. What not to do, I can tell you, is try to use the Field House track.

Don’t even think about it.

The chances you will be able to find out when the track is actually available and that you will be free during that limited window are laughably slim.

Do not be misled by the hours prominently posted beside the Field House front door.

While most organizations take the view that posted hours should correspond roughly to actual hours, the suits at the Field House have a more liberal interpretation.

The sign might lead you to believe, like I once did, that a facility that is said to be open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. is, in fact, available for use 14 hours per day.

This is the policy followed by other places I frequent, such as the county library and Walmart. (I live a very glamorous lifestyle.)

The first time I tried to use the Field House track – although the door was unlocked, the time was within the posted hours and workers were on their marks – the track was not actually “open.”

Between semesters, evidently, the facility operates like a nuclear silo: fully manned, but through the grace of God, unused.

A visit to the Field House website was supposed to keep me from making the same mistake again.

Boldly declared on the lefthand side of the page were the same hours as found near the front door.

The second time I tried, I

managed to advance past the card-swipe stage.

I even got so far as to change clothes before seeing that the track was being, to use a technical term, bogarted.

I found a schedule on the front desk which said, “Track: 3:30 – 6.”

All this took just long enough for me to realize that the West Campus Shuttle had already turned around and headed back to civilization.

It was on my third attempt that I found out the front desk schedule did not mean the track is available from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Instead, it means the track team is the organization doing the bogarting during these hours.

The employee was very apologetic this time, but I think it was only because she recognized me from my first attempt.

Another visit to the Field House website found a note, three paragraphs down, to check the open rec hours schedule.

Clicking on that link, however, returns a completely empty schedule, which actually is a pretty accurate schedule of the times the Field House is available for open recreation.

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Paul Panasiuk Guest Correspondent For nearly 30 years, the president and dictator of Egypt, Hosni Mubarak, ruled the country with an iron fist. Citizens were jailed for political dissent, torture was not uncommon and journalists could be fined for opposing the government.

The protests this past week have brought out the true Mubarak, when he shut down social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and closed the popular Al Jazeera news bureau in an attempt to quell the rebellion.

The refusal of Mubarak to relinquish his seat and allow for immediate fair and free elections shows his unwavering loyalty to his malfeasant cronies and plutocratic government instead of the largely impoverished and disenfranchised Egyptian people.

The revolution may not be of interest to Americans. However, in 2010, the U.S. sent over $1.55 billion in aid to Egypt. A vast majority of that money, about $1.3 billion, was specifically military aid. Not nearly enough was spent on infrastructure or education.

The streets of Cairo are very hilly and cracked and lack sidewalks and traffic lights. Centralized

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planning under Mubarak gridlocked government and created an inefficient bureaucracy that halted modernization reforms.

Estimates from 2005 put those living below the poverty line at 20 percent with current levels of literacy at only 71 percent. If the $1.55 billion in aid must be given to Egypt, it should be used toward education and roads.

Instead, it is being used for tear gas canisters and riot vans to suppress the people when they decide they want to take back their civil liberties.

Of course, the U.S.’s economic, military and diplomatic support of Mubarak’s Egypt has been undying for 30 years. And even when millions march in the streets and the calls for regime change are loud and clear, the U.S. government remains hesitatingly neutral with delayed appeals for an “orderly transition.”

This brings into question the U.S.’s role in the affairs of other nations. America has an economic interest in the Egyptian-controlled Suez Canal, and since Israel is important to the U.S. government, a friendly Egypt wouldn’t hurt them. But should illiberal democracies and countries with track records of abusing human rights, such as Israel and

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Pakistan, receive hundreds of millions of dollars to support their militaries? Economic interests have clearly taken priority over the rights and well-being of people.

Without Mubarak’s intake of tens of billions of dollars for the past 30 years, the people may have been able to speak up earlier. Political dissidents and citizens may not have been murdered, jailed or forced to work in labor camps.

Mubarak’s police force and supporters would not be responsible for the death of an estimated 300 people over the first eight days of protests.

If aid were to be cut off, it would send a clear message to the Egyptian people and Mubarak that the U.S. supports the people and the president’s immediate resignation.

However, don’t expect human suffering and civil liberties to sway the obscurant Obama administration anytime soon. Just like the preceding administrations of the modern era, the U.S. has a sweet tooth for establishing relationships with and supporting totalitarian states in the name of economic interests.

But don’t worry about that $1.55 billion; it’s not like we have starving, uneducated and ill people here in the U.S.

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The number of consecutive games the men’s basketball team has won this season heading into Tuesday’s matchup at UNC Wilmington.

Monday, February 7, 2011

Mason defeats the Hofstra Pride

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Rebounding helps women’s basketball defeat the Pride, 76-70 Ryan Gracia

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Broadside Correspondent The George Mason women’s basketball team hit 8 of their first 11 shots and never allowed the Hofstra University Pride to take the lead, en route to a 76-70 win at home in Colonial Athletic Association play Sunday afternoon.

Senior guard Brittany Poindexter led four Patriots in double figures with 20 points.

Redshirt senior center Angelee LaTouche, who averages 4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game this season, recorded her first doubledouble this season with 10 points and 11 rebounds against the Pride.

LaTouche displayed toughness from the start which helped set the tone for the Patriots.

“Rebounding has been a huge factor in our wins,” LaTouche said.

“Being a leader, as the team captain, going after the boards made a crucial impact on my team to do the same.”

The Patriots grabbed 11 more rebounds than Hofstra, helping them stay ahead of the Pride from start to finish. Their effort on the boards and hustling for loose balls made it easy to keep the lead.

“When we start well and carry the lead throughout, I think it just helps us play hard for the entire game and not really feel like we have to use any extra energy to get back into the game,” said Mason coach Jeri Porter.

When Hofstra pulled within one point at 21-20 midway through the first half, the Pride increased their defensive pressure.

But redshirt junior guard Taleia Moton was able to weave through the defense and find an open Brittany Poindexter for the basket.

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Andre Cornelius dribbles around Old Dominion’s best defensive threat, junior guard Kent Bazemore in Saturday’s Homecoming game.

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Pat Carroll Asst. Sports Editor After another week of winning for the George Mason University Patriots, the CAA is theirs for the taking. Major conference wins against Hofstra and Old Dominion increased the Patriots win streak to nine games. With only six games left in the regular season, the race for the postseason is in full force.

Mason is tied for first in the CAA (19-5, 11-2 CAA) with Virginia Commonwealth University (19-6, 11-2 CAA). ODU and Hofstra slipped to third and fourth in the conference. This week’s CAA spotlight team is the ODU Monarchs.

The Monarchs split the season series with Mason, winning at home by five and then falling to the Patriots in Fairfax 62-45 this past Saturday. ODU is 33rd in RPI according to realtimerpi.com and has quality wins against Clemson, Xavier and the University of Richmond.

The Monarchs have to attribute most of their success to the play of senior forward Frank

Hassell.

Hassell adds size and strength inside for a Monarchs team that is runner-up in rebounds per game with 39.9 and leads the CAA in rebounding margin at +10.2.

He averages 13.5 points per game to complement his 9.3 rebounds per game. The 6-foot-6inch, 255 pound forward is a presence in the paint along with forwards Chris Cooper and Keyon Carter. The ODU frontcourt is known for their size and physicality especially in their rebounding.

Unlike James Madison, the Monarchs have a more balanced team scoring attack between frontcourt and backcourt with team leading scorer Hassell averaging 13.5 points per game and junior guard/forward combo man Kent Bazemore averaging 12.1 points per game, accounting for almost half of the team’s scoring.

Along with the Monarchs inside play, they also feature a strong backcourt. The balanced scoring attack of Bazemore and senior guard Darius James makes

ODU difficult to defend on the block as well as just about anywhere on the floor. Bazemore was selected to not only the CAA All-Defensive team last season but also made Collegeinsider.com’s National All-Defense Team. With his long wingspan, he can shutdown passing lanes and force opposing guards to turn the ball over.

Bazemore leads the team in steals (54) and is second in assists (72). James provides the Monarchs with a solid scoring input with 6.6 points per game but his biggest contribution are his assists to his playmakers. On the season, he leads ODU with 74 assists.

The guard play for the Monarchs along with the size of their forwards make them a scary team to face and will make ODU a tough out in the CAA tournament.

ODU made a run in the tournament last season with a major win against the Universty of Notre Dame before falling to Baylor University in the second round. The Monarchs look to add to their March success with

another run at the tournament this season.

With a loss to Mason over the weekend, ODU hurt its chances at receiving an at-large bid, however they certainly have the firepower that a team needs to go deep into the postseason.

It’s this time of year that makes me truly appreciate college basketball ten times better than the National Basketball Association.

The passion of the studentathlete is just far superior to that of professional basketball players.

As the days begin to countdown to the CAA tournament, the energy and passion of the teams begin to show more than ever. Teams fighting for at-large bids in the NCAA tournament and even for a bye in the CAA tournament are making their final pushes to achieve their team goals.

Next week, we will be looking at the VCU Rams as they fight with Mason for a CAA regular season title.

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“When Taleia pushes the ball, it forces other players to scoot over and help on her so then she’s able to kick it to me for the shot or layup,” said Poindexter.

The basket by Poindexter began a 9-0 run by Mason to stretch their lead to 10 points, at 30-20, and helped provide a cushion for the home team.

Despite the early double-digit deficit, Hofstra’s bench provided a huge lift for the visiting Pride, scoring 21 first-half points compared to Mason’s 5 points off the bench in the opening period.

Their added help cut the Patriot lead to four, 41-37, at halftime.

“They’re a good basketball team,” said Porter. “They’ve got kids that can score in a lot of different ways and during a timeout, I told our kids that when you’ve got players that shoot the ball as well as this team does, no lead is safe.”

But the Patriots grabbed 17 total offensive rebounds, allowing opportunities for extra scoring chances, and hustled for loose balls to take control of the game in the second half, despite a late rally from the Pride.

“I’m almost as pleased with the rebounding as I am with the win because we’ve tried to convince our group all year long that the two go hand-in-hand,” said Porter. “When you rebound, you give yourself second-chance opportunities and keep the other team off the glass.”

The victory ended Hofstra’s three-game win streak against the Patriots.

The Patriots face Georgia State in Atlanta on Thursday looking for their fourth win in five games.

I recently sat down to read an article on Yahoo by Jason King, a college football and basketball writer for the website, about basketball IQ. More and more these days, the term “basketball IQ” is used to describe a player’s understanding of the game, which can go a long way toward determining his effectiveness on the court.The term is used rather frequently to describe teams such as the Ohio State Buckeyes or Duke Blue Devils. And it’s used often to describe the style of play demonstrated by players such as Jared Sullinger and Jimmer Fredette. And rightfully so.

Those guys, those teams play a very intelligent brand of basketball. They don’t make mistakes.

But as I read through the article, I began to think about our own basketball team, the George Mason Patriots, and started to draw correlations between teams like the Buckeyes and Blue Devils with our beloved Green and Gold.

Can Cam Long really hold his own when compared to the elite NCAA talents of Sullinger and Singler? Probably not.

That’s why Long is playing in the CAA and those two guys are playing in two of the best basketball conferences in the nation. But as far as basketball IQ goes, I sincerely believe that Long can stand toe-to-toe with the best in the bizz.

I followed the team down to Williamsburg, Va. last weekend and witnessed firsthand the brilliance that is Cam Long. In the closing seconds of the first half, Long chased down a blocked shot; collected himself and found the shot clock; ran the length of the floor and canned a three point attempt to give the Patriots a much-needed lift and

took the team to halftime with a five point advantage.

Those are the kinds of things that Cam Long brings to this team. Sure, everyone sees that he is averaging better than 14 points a game. They see that he has scored more than 1,000 points while playing for Coach Jim Larranaga. And all of that is impressive. No doubt. But the reason for all of his success at the collegiate level stems from the fact that Long knows how to play the game the right way.

Just this weekend, in the game against Old Dominion, Long came up huge for the Patriots. His 14 points and 6 rebounds were impressive and right on point with his season averages. But it was his keen sense for the game that pushed his team over the top against a very strong conference opponent.

After a very stagnant first half on the offensive end, Long came out in the second half ready to go. He sensed a weakness in the Monarch defense and was able to get himself going right from the start, scoring Mason’s first five points of the half. He scored just two points in the final fifteen minutes of play, but his presence on the floor made a significant impact on the home team.

Just his presence on the floor makes this team extremely difficult to defend. He visualizes plays before they develop and has a very keen understanding of the game. While Cam Long doesn’t get the hype and exposure as guys in the major conferences, he is every bit as good as just about any other guard in the country. And, as luck would have it, I believe Cam Long may get the unique opportunity to showcase his talents (and his basketball IQ) deep in the NCAA tournament.

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Patriots sink Monarchs for ninth straight win BASKETBALL, from front “With the first half of that game, our energy level was just overloaded,” said senior guard Cam Long. “We had steam coming out of our ears, our nose, our eyes, everywhere. Once we understood that all we needed to do was calm down, we were able to get it going.”

Senior guard Isaah Tate canned a three point attempt with just over three minutes remaining in the half, igniting the crowd and handing Mason a 2219 advantage, their first lead of the afternoon.

“At each of the timeouts,” Larranaga said. “I told the guys, ‘It’s not about who we play or where we play. It’s about how we play. And right now, we’re not playing like we normally do. We need to get back to the business of focusing on being George Mason and playing our way.’ And we really got back to that in the second half.”

With a slim three point lead coming out of the half, senior guard Cam Long saw a weakness in the Monarch defense and splashed home five points less than three minutes into the second half. The crowd, again, erupted and remained a factor in the game throughout the next 17

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minutes of play.

“We were able to put together a run,” Long said. “And when you’re able to do that, with a sell-out crowd like that, you just come to the point where you’re almost unstoppable.”

Long, who has played a relentless brand of basketball as of late, finished the evening with 14 points and six rebounds.

Junior forward Ryan Pear-

“We were able to put together a run. And when you’re able to do that, with a sell-out crowd like that, you just come to the point where you’re almost unstoppable.”

-Senior guard Cam Long

son, who was the subject of an article in The Washington Post on Saturday morning, used his size and strength to muscle his way to an 18 point, 11 rebound performance. His unconventional shooting style gave the Monarchs fits all afternoon as he was able come away with one of his most productive games of the season.

“To people looking from the outside in, maybe I was hitting

some circus shots,” Pearson said.

“But that’s just the way I play. I was just happy that I got some shots to fall.”

To echo Pearson’s power game, junior forward Mike Morrison got himself going early in the game and slammed home a variety of vicious dunk attempts.

His 10 point, seven rebound effort was highlighted by an incredible one-handed alley-oop finish from junior guard Andre Cornelius. His eight first half points kept the game within reach for the Patriots as they struggled to find a rhythm on the offensive end.

With the victory, the Patriots moved into the top spot in the conference with just five conference games remaining on the schedule. ESPN Insider Matt Giles has the Patriots ranked as the No. 1 mid-major conference team in the nation and realtimerpi.com lists the Patriots as the No. 29 team in the nation in RPI. In the midst of a nine game winning streak, the Patriots find themselves in prime position to make a run at the CAA conference tournament and to earn a bid to the 2011 NCAA tournament. And that run will continue against UNC-Wilmington on Tuesday evening.

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A Fan’s Perspective

“This is our house!”

Joe Prusinski Patriot Platoon Member A record crowd of 9,840 eager fans showed up to watch the George Mason Patriots take down the Old Dominion Monarchs 62-45 in a big conference game, extending their winning streak to nine. Junior Ryan Pearson led Mason in their win with a nice doubledouble, scoring 18 points pulling in 11 rebounds. The Patriots defense was a major factor in the win, holding the Monarchs to an awful 27 percent during the contest.

Although Mason faltered early in the game, allowing a 5-0 ODU run in the first 5 and a half minutes, a tip-in shot from Mike Morrison sparked the Patriot offense. A pair of lay-ups and a monster dunk got the Green and Gold back in the game.

With less than four minutes left in the first half, and the game tied at 1919, Isaiah Tate scored a clutch 3pointer that gave Mason the lead for the first time in the game. The Patriots shot well from long range, with Andre Cornelius again performing well (67 percent) and Cam Long dropping two from behind the arc.

The Patriot Center hosted a roar-

ing crowd throughout the entire game, and it was easy to see the players brought everything they had. Tight defense by both teams scrapped for loose balls and rebounds, committing multiple fouls in the process. The two teams had a combined total of 38 fouls, with Mason shooting 11-20 from the stripe and the Monarchs going 1418, one of the few factors that kept them in the game later on.

The contest was incredibly close during the first half of play, each team staying within five points of each other up until the break. The Green and Gold had a strong start to the second half, with star Cam Long dropping a nice transition basket with the assist from Mike Morrison, and then draining a perfect three to give the Patriots a decent lead. Mason again went for the deep ball, and when called upon, Andre Cornelius stepped up to action and made another crucial trey, gaining a lead of seven that only grew for the rest of the game.

Mason led by as much as 21 in what had initially seemed like a challenge, but the Monarchs simply could not handle the Patriots tough defense and speed on the fast break. The fans were certainly a factor, with a sell-out crowd roaring at every turn of the

game, be it the alley-oop dunk from Cornelius to Morrison 5 minutes in, or Ryan Pearson’s dual free throws with less than two minutes left increasing the lead to more than 20. They were in it until the end, chants turning to taunts of “This-Is-Our House” and “Warm-Up-The-Bus!” once the Patriots win was clearly sealed.

This victory was important for Mason, staying tied for first in the CAA rankings with rival VCU, whom they play on the 15th in Richmond. Old Dominion is definitely hurt by the loss, getting their win streak snapped at four, and remaining stuck in third behind the Patriots and the Rams.

The Patriot win was not only seen by spectators, but by players too.

Alumni greats that had played on the Mason basketball team from as far back as the 1960’s were present at the game, all the while cheering on their alma mater.

The win was well-deserved revenge after Mason’s previous loss to the Monarchs, who beat the Patriots by only four points in Norfolk. This is the twelfth home win in a row for the Green and Gold, who consistently seem to find success defending their turf here in Fairfax.

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Events Calendar Feb. 8 -- 7 p.m.-- Men’s Basketball @ UNC Wilmington UNC Wilmington is lurking near the bottom of the CAA but, as the VCU Rams found out early last week, the road is a very difficult place to play in our conference.

Senior guard Chad Tomko is averaging more than 16 points and four assists a night for the Seahawks and has the ability to explode and lead his team to victory on any given night. Earlier in the season, however, the Mason Patriots ran away with a convincing 80-52 victory as they were able to hold Tomko to just four points and one assist.

Mason’s Patriot Club will be hosting a Watch Party at the Hard Time Café in Fairfax. The game will be aired on MASN at 7 p.m.

Feb. 12 -- 7 p.m. -- Men’s Basketball vs. James Madison Both James Madison and George Mason are among the top teams in the conference. And in their first meeting this season, the Patriots squeaked out an impressive 75-73 victory with an epic performance from senior guard Cam Long.

Long and Dukes’ forward Denzel Bowles stood toe-totoe for much of the game, scoring 30 and 21 points respectively. The breakout performance from Long marked the beginning of what has been an incredible two weeks for the Palm Bay native.

Long and Bowles will go head-to-head again on Saturday in the Patriot Center.

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