Mason professor mistaken for Antonin Scalia after justice’s death

By Jesse Robinson, WGMU Radio Earlier this week the political world lost United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, who passed away at the age of 79 in Shafter, Texas. After the initial news broke, the media turned to a frenzy. Some, however, got a little too caught up in the frenzy of quickly publishing stories …

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Transfer Market: China Means Business

Michael Revollo WGMU Sports Blogger February 10, 2016 Photo credit: (Kevin Frayer/ Getty Images)                 The winter transfer window: when January becomes a month filled with rumors and speculation as to what renowned European teams will spend millions to recruit world class players. Fans become more attentive to …

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Super Bowl 50 Game Story

Becker Alshowk WGMU Sports Blogger February 9, 2016 Photo Credit: (Getty Images)   This may have been Peyton Manning’s last game, but his #1 ranked Denver Broncos (15-4) Defense stole the show vs. The Carolina Panthers (17-2) #1 scoring offense in Super Bowl 50.   Super Bowl 50 MVP Defensive End, Von Miller, and the …

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Caps Weekly: The Story so Far

Mitch Westall WGMU  Sports Blogger February 9, 2016 Photo credit: (AP Photo/Nick Wass)                 Because it’s been awhile since the latest installment of Caps Weekly, this issue will highlight where the Capitals are as a team and how they got there. Where They Are To say that the …

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Can Chip Kelly Flourish With the 49ers?

Kaleel Weatherly Sports Blogger, WGMU February 7, 2016 Photo credit: (Getty Images)               Former Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly is now running the show in San Francisco. This hiring was puzzling to most sports analysts and reporters, especially since Kelly was fired because the front office in Philadelphia …

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Kathy Griffin WGMU Exclusive Comedian Interview

Comedian Kathy Griffin chats with WGMU GM and “Improv4Mason” host Jesse Robinson and 4th Estate Lifestyle editor Savannah Norton. Griffin brings her comedic styling to Fairfax next week for GMU’s Homecoming Week. Tickets are available at Student Involvement or Ticketmaster! Follow @Improv4Mason and host @JesseRobinson94 on Twitter! “Improv4Mason” airs Tuesdays nights form 9-10 PM on …

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Up To Eleven – Matt’s Favorite Albums of 2015

My name is Matt, and I do a rock/metal show on WGMU Radio called Up To Eleven. I wrote about my five favorite albums of 2015. They are listed below. Being a companion to my show, this article is only about rock/metal. Sorry, Kendrick fans! Do yourself a favor and read what I have to say, …

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Just 2 Years Into Post-LeBron Era: Heat Back as Title Contenders?

Becker Alshowk Sports Blogger, WGMU December 7, 2015 (Photo Credit: Getty Images)   With Saturday Night’s win vs the LeBron-less Cavaliers, the Miami Heat took over sole possession of the Eastern Conference’s number one seed almost a quarter ways into the 15’/16’ season.  Now it’s early, but the Heat have shown signs that they have …

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Local Artist: The Milestones Interview Pt. 2

The Milestones recently released their new EP – “Honey”, and members Chris and Alex talked to us about the songs, the EP, their start, and their band as a whole. Check out the second part of their interview below –      

Local Artist: The Milestones Interview pt. 1

The Milestones recently released their new EP – “Honey”, and members Chris and Alex talked to us about the songs, the EP, their start, and their band as a whole. Check out the interview below –