Broadside News

Ethan Vaughan, Mason Votes Writer When Virginians go to the polls on Nov. 3, they will not be voting for their three statewide officials as one party ticket. This means that the next administration could be a mixture of political parties. This has happened before. When Democrat Tim Kaine won a surprise victory over Republican […]

Yasmin Tadjdeh, Asst. News Editor This Halloween, parents living in the City of Fairfax can breathe a little easier knowing their children will be safer while trick-or-treating. Coming back for another year is George Mason University’s Witch Watch. Witch Watch, a Student Government initiative, has been occurring since the 1994–1995 school year, according to Lynn […]

May Fakhriyazdi, Staff Writer As Halloween draws closer, organizations at George Mason University have begun to create new and creative ways of celebrating the holiday. For the fifth year in a row, the American Institute of Graphic Arts is holding their annual “Extreme Pumpkin Makeover” event. In years past, the event has been limited to […]

Brenda Shepard, Staff Writer As Domestic Violence Month draws to a close, the George Mason University community reflects on people in their own lives who have been affected by this sad reality. Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, roommate or family member, there are no specific boundaries to this issue. However, there are ways to promote […]

Brenda Shepard, Staff Writer If you are ever walking around Thompson Hall, you may see students pacing and talking to themselves. No, these students are not confused – they are practicing. These students are members of the George Mason University’s Forensics Team, one of the most successful and long standing groups on campus. For almost […]

Amanda Cheek, News Editor Beginning today and continuing through Oct. 8, several parts of campus will be bustling with activities hosted by George Mason University’s Sexual Assault Services for Turn Off the Violence Week. The week features events dedicated to promoting awareness of sexual and domestic violence. Rachel Mosunmade, a Mason sophomore and medical technology […]

Amanda Cheek, News Editor On Oct. 6, the Take Back the Night Rally and March will occur as a special event within Turn Off the Violence Week, on the North Plaza from 7:30 – 10 p.m. The event is a peaceful gathering on the North Plaza promoting an end to sexual and domestic violence, and […]

Yasmin Tadjdeh, Asst. News Editor With the Virginia gubernatorial race heating up, George Mason University will have its chance to cast its own unofficial ballot. Paralleling the election for governor of Virginia is Mason’s own mock election. Over the past few weeks students have periodically received e-mails informing them of the Mason Mock Election. Its […]

Brenda Shepard, Broadside Correspondent The Animal Rights Collective organization will be holding Animal Liberation Week, today through Thursday, Oct. 8. Students, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to engage in conversation and educate themselves about animal rights, animal abuse and the choice to live a vegan lifestyle. ARC, in conjunction with People for the […]

Brenda Shepard, Broadside Correspondent Salon Bleu will be holding the “Cuts for the Cure” fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The entire day will be spent doing haircuts and blow-drys and 100 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Maryland Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. […]