Kaitlyn Koegler WGMU Blogger It was an unprecedented event; a rapper with no record label behind him winning three Grammys. Becoming the first artist to win a Grammy for a streaming-only album, Chance the Rapper (born as Chancellor Bennett), is a 23 year-old rising star with three mixtape releases under his belt. Releases all pioneered …
Feb 17
Kaine & Mason Student Elyazgi on Travel Ban and Community Effect
Photo Credit: Dea McCollum On Friday February 10th, former Vice President nominee and current Senator of Virginia Tim Kaine returned to George Mason. He came in the fall, accompanied by Joe Biden, to promote the Clinton-Kaine ticket. Now, after the conclusion of the election, he came not for self-promotion, but to speak about the …
Feb 12
Lit&Local: A Live Set With L.A. Trip
On February 12th, WGMU’s Jackie Reed (Jammin’ with Jackie) interviewed L.A. Trip in WGMU’s live on-air studio, to talk about their upcoming album, Intervals I (2017). From Fredericksburg, Virginia, the rock band came together to put on a live performance showcasing the best of their music. Bobby Barber, guitarist and vocalist, and Sean O’Neill, drummer and …
Feb 10
Holtby/Grubauer- The Best Goalie Tandem In The NHL
Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Friday February 10, 2017 It is without a doubt that the Washington Capitals possess the greatest goalie tandem in the NHL. No other organization has such outstanding depth and versatility at the game’s most significant position. Braden Holtby and Philip Grubauer have been lights out and rarely give up any …
Feb 08
Giant Food Reopens in University Mall
WGMU General Manager Matt Dotson (The Nice Guys, Up to Eleven) had the opportunity to tour the brand new Giant Food Grocery Store in University Mall on February 7th, two days before the grand opening on the 9th. You can hear the report featuring exclusive audio of the store managers below. With ID, all Mason …
Feb 05
Four Players to Watch in Super Bowl LI
Kaleel Weatherly WGMU, Sports Blogger Sunday February 5, 2017 The New England Patriots will face the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This will be an exciting game to watch because both offenses can score points with ease. Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady are two …
Feb 03
Why Tom Brady is the Best Quarterback of All Time
Kaleel Weatherly WGMU, Sports Blogger Friday February 3, 2017 New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has achieved so much in his career. The 39-year-old is a four-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback, a two-time NFL MVP, and a three-time Super Bowl MVP. Let’s not forget that he is a 12-time Pro Bowler as well. Brady is the …
Feb 01
What Happened to Todd Gurley?
Kaleel Weatherly WGMU, Sports Blogger Wednesday February 1, 2017 Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley got off to a great start in the NFL, but fans are wondering what happened to the 22-year-old running back. Why didn’t he have a great sophomore season? What happened to him? Well, when the then-St. Louis Rams selected …
Jan 30
Whoever Gets the Ball Last Will Win Super Bowl LI
Kaleel Weatherly WGMU, Sports Blogger Monday January 30, 2017 Super Bowl LI is now set. The Atlanta Falcons will face the New England Patriots to battle for the NFL’s richest prize, a Super Bowl victory. While both teams have high-octane offenses, this game will come down to which team gets the ball last. Atlanta’s offense, …
Jan 24
The Capitals – The NHL’s Most Complete Team
Nick Colletti WGMU, Sports Blogger Tuesday January 24, 2017 The Washington Capitals have been the league’s hottest team for nearly a month. A potent offense, strong special teams, and the impenetrable Braden Holtby between the two posts have made the Caps on top of many league analysts’ power rankings. Last night against the Carolina Hurricanes, …