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By Jessica Farley Fancy, gourmet foods aren’t usually associated with most college campuses. But, George Mason’s “Crazy Awesome Food and Entertainment” club is working to change that. Today and tomorrow at 4 p.m. in Southside’s professional kitchen and Parking Lot L, Crazy Awesome Food and Entertainment will be providing free gourmet food in honor of Mason […]

By Karina Schultheis On Monday, Feb. 30, dozens of people waited outside in the halls of George Mason‘s Harris Theatre. The scene comprised of a truly eclectic mix of individuals. Students, sporting Mason hoodies and jeans, talked animatedly with each other while laughing intermittently. Well-dressed young adults looking as if they just came from the […]

By: Jessica Farley “La, la, la… whatever,” is one of the verses to Hot Chelle Rae’s double platinum hit, “Tonight, tonight.” And “… Whatever,” has been the overwhelming student response to the university’s announcement that the band will be headlining at the 47th annual Mason Day festivities. “All of their songs that I know are […]

By: Jessica Farley Math major Julie Michaels loves Italian fashion designer Marni. And she was totally amped that the high-end label is now sold at H&M. “I always am interested in off-beat, quirky designers, and Marni definitely fits that,” says Michaels, a  20-year-old sophomore at George Mason University. ” I’ve been pretty excited.” Marni’s designs […]

The Patriot Duckie was just one giveaway that was given to those who bought tickets to GBAY   By Rachel Newdorf There are some things you can’t buy on eBay — like better parking spots, or the chance to create and name your own food on campus. But, you can buy it at GBay. The […]

By Rachel Newdorf Millions around the world will be watching the summer Olympics in London this year.   Can’t afford a ticket across the pond? Mason is offering their own Olympics this Spring.   On April 5, the first ever School of Art Olympics will take place in the Art and Design building. With events […]

By Samita Mason A giant, green balloon with Kermit the Frog’s face floats in the air as visitors approached the Johnson Center Cinema Friday night where the Weekends at Mason (WAM) department was sponsoring a free event for students, $2 for outside guests to watch the movie, “Muppets Takeover!” Flyers, Kermit masks and muppet posters were […]

By: Jessica Farley MTV might be making a George Mason University students dream come true. Last Tuesday and Wednesday, producers from MTV’s hit show “Made” visited George Mason University’s Fairfax campus and auditioned students to star in future episodes. The show, which has aired on MTV since 2002, features a different individual every episode pursuing […]

By: Jessica Farley Calvin Smith rocked the annual homecoming lip-synching competition last year. His name popped up on chatrooms, and he was even recognized and stopped by students on campus. “A group of girls came up to me in a dining hall one night asking me to help them with their moves; it was hilarious!” […]

When it comes to nails, Meghann Smith has never really been a “French tip” type of girl. “I think nail art is one of the greatest forms of self-expression,” says Smith, and 18-year-old freshman. “It’s the perfect canvas to get creative without being too over-the-top.” Like many young women, Smith is itching to test out […]

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