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 …
Apr 15
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 …
Apr 07
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 …
Apr 03
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 …
Mar 29
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 …
Mar 28
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 …
Mar 21
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 …
Mar 15
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, …
Mar 06
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 …
Feb 28
“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 …