Archive for the 'Weekly Personal Blog Item' Category
Apr
16
Mason Spring Preview
April 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Each Spring the Mason Community opens it’s arms and welcomes to newest students accepted to the University. The celebration is called Spring Preview. The Spring Preview begins with something all high school students are familiar with, an assembly. It’s a great way to introduce them to our gym as well as get them invested in supporting […]
Apr
5
The Journey of A Friend
April 5, 2012 | Leave a Comment
College is a place where a lot of people find themselves. Throughout the 3+ years a college you spend hours studying material that will land you that dream job you have always wanted. What happens when you dream can’t be taught by professor? Do you still chase it? Tim Moorehead , a Senior, […]
Mar
29
The Return of a Legend
March 29, 2012 | Leave a Comment
I have a passion for news. I enjoy watching different talents and watch their personalities shine beyond the teleprompter. ESPN gives a lot of cushion for anchors to play with words and make witty metaphors. Stuart Scott, my favorite anchor, coined the phrase, “He’s as cool as the other side of the […]
Mar
22
Skillset: Pinterest
March 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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Mar
22
Trayvon Martin
March 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment
Feburary 28th, 2012 has changed one family’s life and is slowly spreading throughout the nation. 17 year old Trayvon Martin was gunned down in his father’s gated subdivison by the neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman. Martin, was visiting his father after he had been suspended from school. He was wearing a hoody and and created […]
Mar
7
George Mason’s Student Media
March 7, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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. […]
Mar
1
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 […]
Feb
24
Tricking Sleep Deprivation
February 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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? […]
Feb
24
Riot over Nike’s latest release
February 24, 2012 | Leave a Comment
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 […]
Feb
23
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 […]