Reuben Jones, Broadside Correspondent After asking students around campus whether they have been following the 2009 race for governor, there were two responses that became very apparent: No, students are not following the election, and yes, education is the most important issue to students this election. “I registered but I don’t know anything about the […]
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Education Comes to Mind First: Mason Students’ Biggest Concerns on Election Explained
by news Posted on November 5th, 2009 in Uncategorized
Governor Election Guide: Candidates Bob McDonnell and Creigh Deeds
by news Posted on November 5th, 2009 in Uncategorized
Amanda Cheek, News Editor Since 2002, the office of Governor of Virginia has been held by a Democrat. Mark Warner won the election in 2002 and Tim Kaine has been in office since 2006. In this year’s election, Bob McDonnell seems to be in the lead. This gubernatorial election has also been considered to be […]
Virginia Voters’ Rights Cards: American Civil Liberties Union Distributes Voting Information
by news Posted on November 5th, 2009 in Uncategorized
Yasmin Tadjdeh, Asst. News Editor With the election looming closer and closer, some students may not know what their rights as voters are. Whether it is that they are denied to vote because of lack of identification or even because of intimidation, the American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia has for the last several years […]
Swine Flu Vaccines Here: Mason Health Services Distributes H1N1 Nasal Spray for Free
by news Posted on November 5th, 2009 in Uncategorized
Lauren Jost, Connect2Mason Reporter Student Health Services will be distributing H1N1 Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine nasal spray for free with a Mason ID on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Dewberry Hall. Seasonal flu vaccines are no longer available at SHS. The last 45 doses of the vaccine were administered on […]
Vote Vans Drive Students to Polls
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Ethan Vaughan, Mason Votes Writer For the second year in a row, the Mason Vote Vans will ferry students from George Mason University’s Fairfax campus to their designated polling place, Woodson High School in Fairfax. The Mason Vote Vans will run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and will pick students […]
Deeds’ Children Campaign on Campus
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Amanda Cheek, News Editor The children of Democratic candidate for Governor, Sen. R. Creigh Deeds, came to George Mason University Monday, Oct. 26 campaigning for their father. Amanda and Gus Deeds were handing out flyers on campus and speaking with students. “Young voters hold a lot of swing,” said Gus Deeds, age 20, on why […]
Trip to Mexico Changes Student’s Outlook: Graduate Student’s Sponsored Visit Expands Cultural Views
by news Posted on November 5th, 2009 in Uncategorized
Brenda Shepard, Staff Writer Last summer, George Mason University graduate student Eve Montavon had the opportunity to travel to Mexico to attend language school and live with a Spanish speaking family. She has been able to take her experiences abroad and use them in her everyday life and work here in America. This new cultural […]
Mason Student Runs for House of Delegates
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Ethan Vaughan, Mason Votes Writer Susan Conrad, a master’s candidate at George Mason University studying for a degree in Instructional Technology, is running for the House of Delegates 40th District seat on the democratic ticket. She is campaigning on a transportation platform that would require raising gas taxes and automobile registration fees. “It’s not going […]
Out-of-State Students Pay for Budget: Brunt of Tuition Increases Fall Upon Out-of-State Student’s Shoulders
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Ethan Vaughan, Mason Votes Writer Tuition for George Mason University students rose by 9.8 percent for in-state students and 9.7 percent for out-of-state students between the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years. These numbers are well in excess of the national average of 6.5 percent. Annual tuition now stands at $7,512 for in-state students and $21,648 […]
Attorney General Candidates Power Up for the Election
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Ethan Vaughan, Mason Votes Writer As the Virginia campaign enters its final week, voters are tasked with the important responsibility of electing several key government officials and among them is the Commonwealth’s attorney general. Both Democrat Steve Shannon and Republican Ken Cuccinelli have claimed to be the most qualified for the position, but what does […]