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I have been a George Mason three years and I have only known about the Broadside. Student media here was non existent until my junior year. The Broadside is George Mason’s school newspaper. I’m impressed with the quality of the paper, but more importantly the opportunity it gives young journalist  practice before entering the world. […]

Global Warming

March 1, 2012 | 1 Comment

I can remember going home during fall break and getting my North Face jacket and Peacoat. Every year I have been at George Mason University the winters are extreme. If it’s not a blizzard, it’s a frozen tundra, and the walk from Liberty Square to the Johnson Center is unbearable. This winter has taken a […]

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College students don’t sleep. Professor assign homework, on top of projects. We all know that as a college student you have to balance school work, involvement, and partying. I see 2:00am everyday, but wake up and see 10:00am. I get my eight hours, but what about those who have late night’s and early mornings?   […]

Nike knew exactly what they were doing when they signed Michael Jordan over 27 years ago. Each season they would release the sneaker he would wear throughout his season. Spike Lee led the movement of and coined the phrase, ” It’s got to be the shoes money.”  Apparently it was about the money. After Spike […]

The Playstation Vita

February 23, 2012 | 1 Comment

    In an era where global technology monsters are looking for the next big thing. Sony revamps a handheld classic. For years the Playstation Portable (PSP) was the ideal console for consumers on the go. North America has seen a growth in tablets and the on the brink of the release of the Ipad […]

Briggs Chapter 6

February 23, 2012 | Leave a Comment

A photo says 1,000 words. You know a good picture when you see it and thanks to HD camera phones everyone is a photographer. Disposable cameras are toys of the past. It’s all about digital photography.  It’s easy to take a picture and send it out via social media or enhance it. “The key to […]

Briggs Chapter 5

February 21, 2012 | Leave a Comment

Journalism has truly seen it’s fair share of phases. It’s amazing that the cell phone didn’t really explode until the early 21st Century. Cell phone development has been rapid. Initially you could only make phone calls and then color screens were the new fad. Slowly cameras started to develop and could capture low quality video. […]

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