WGMU Staff Position Openings Fall 2014

There will be three paid positions opening up for the Fall 2014 semester. If you are interested in applying, please see the bottom of the post for requirements and instructions. Follow the steps closely. If you do not follow the instructions properly, your application will be automatically disqualified. The application period will be open from April 15th, 2014 …

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Article: Famed Olympian Apolo Ohno chats with Jesse Robinson

Fairfax, VA    April 15, 2014 By Jesse Robinson It’s not very often that an Olympian visits the George Mason campus, but what better figure to have discuss their career at a university event than the most decorated American winter athlete of all time? Renowned Olympic short track speed skater Apolo Ohno will be stopping by the Fairfax …

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The First Pick Interview: Jonah Keri

  Jonah Keri is the lead baseball writer for ESPN’s Grantland.com, as well as a featured guest on ESPN’s Baseball Tonight. He is also the author of Up, Up, & Away, a book telling the history of the now-defunct Montreal Expos. Ben Simpson of WGMU’s The First Pick had a chance to chat with Jonah …

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Album Review: Foxy Shazam – GONZO

        Foxy Shazam   GONZO   Self-Released, April 02 2014           Reviewed by Jon Howard Last Fall, two years after the release of The Church of Rock and Roll, Foxy Shazam suddenly announced that they were in the process of recording a new album.  Shortly after, the band …

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Head Over to Fresh-Fest!

  Freshman Focus, the GMU magazine written by freshmen for freshmen, asks for your attendance at Fresh-Fest! We want to know about your freshman experience! Come join us Tuesday, April 1st from 6-8pm in Hanover Hall room 1012 to celebrate the class of 2017 with cake, entertainment and an array of activities put together by …

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The First Pick Interview: ESPN Filmmaker Jonathan Hock

Jonathan Hock is an Emmy-nominated filmmaker who has covered everything from basketball playing Native Americans to the mindset of an aging Steve Nash fighting to stave off retirement. His work has been featured on ESPN for their 30 for 30 series with his two films The Best There Never Was and Survive and Advance. Hock also …

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Album Review: Foster the People – Supermodel

        Foster the People   Supermodel   Columbia Records, March 14 2014           Reviewed by Jon Howard Looking back at 2011, it really does seem as though indie pop sensation Foster the People came out of nowhere. Despite having been released nearly year earlier, their single “Pumped Up …

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Album Review: Pharrell – Girl

        Pharrell   Girl   Columbia Records, March 03 2014           by Adam Weidemann Pharrell had his hands on two of the biggest pop songs of 2013, but he has had a long and accomplished musical career. Girl is a departure from his hip hop production with The Neptunes, …

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Album Review: Real Estate – Atlas

        Real Estate   Atlas   Mexican Summer, March 04 2014           Reviewed by Jon Howard Three years after their impeccable sophomore release Days, indie rock outfit Real Estate return with the highly anticipated Atlas. Atlas sees the band leave behind the more cheerful sound of their previous …

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“Anchorman”,”The Office” actor David Koechner on Improv for Mason

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yjk6q2mw230nfv2/David%20Koechner%20Interview.mp3 Comedian and actor David Koechner interview on WGMU Radio’s new improvisational comedy radio show “Improv for Mason”! Interview conducted by “Improv for Mason” hosts Jesse Robinson and Bryan Thren. Be sure to tune in every Tuesday from 9-10 PM on WGMU Radio for great improv and comedy guests on “Improv for Mason”! David Koechner …

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