People say that politics is extremely complicated; there are so many complex issues to investigate. Voters must account for the hundreds, possibly thousands, of votes that politicians will make before casting their own votes.
Recently, I have found the phrase “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” to be one of the most obnoxious phrases an individual could possibly utter. It is extremely important for someone to try their best in all of their endeavors but there often comes a point when people try too hard. Sometimes, college students set unrealistic expectations for themselves. In the process of trying to make these unrealistic expectations a reality, students face a great deal of stress, causing them to fail. I believe everyone should dream big but there is no need to put so much pressure upon oneself in the process. Being stressed all the time is emotionally draining. This week, I put a lot of unnecessary pressure on myself and felt like my efforts were worthless. I realized that my stress was stemming from constantly worrying about my future. Where will I end up? Will I be self-sufficient? Will my career aspirations become a reality? These things were constantly on my mind. I had to take a step back and truly examine the situation to realize that the passion I felt, and still feel, in regards to my future was completely overshadowing my present […]
Back when George W. Bush was president, a certain senator from New York got herself into a shrill tantrum and said, “We should stand up and say ‘We are Americans and we have a right to debate and disagree with any administration.’” I don’t like to say it, but I agree with Hillary Clinton.
It’s that time of year again when people dress like they have no sense and some people forbid their children from taking part in the festivities.
In Jasper Fforde’s imaginative novel “First Among Sequels,” the British government is wrestling with a brewing crisis: a stupidity surplus. The Brits have managed national affairs so sensibly that the traditionally-used up amount of stupidity is left to accumulate, threatening to destroy society. It eventually overflows in one giant ill-advised lark. If readers need further proof that Fforde is among the most imaginative modern writers, this book is it. It only takes a quick look around to see that the real crisis facing the U.S. today is not a surplus, but a deficit of stupidity. Since the economy turned sour in 2008, consumers have curbed spending in unprecedented ways. Credit card use has tanked, savings have blossomed and hardly anyone is parlaying their home equity into a speed boat anymore. I wouldn’t go so far as to say Americans have learned basic economic sense, but they are behaving as if they have learned it, and as Milton Friedman would tell you, that can be just as dangerous. Tightening the financial belt after building an economy that presupposes extravagant spending is proving disastrous. Investors and entrepreneurs have made business decisions based on an assumption of continued wastefulness. How else can we […]
“Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.” This statement, made by Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron in “Mean Girls,” is one of those unique quotes which acknowledges something that is so seemingly ridiculous.
George Mason University’s implementation of a police officer in Potomac Heights betrays a trust in students. Students for Sensible Drug Policy cannot endorse a police officer stationed in any on-campus housing area at Mason. The argument given by the university for having a police officer stationed in on-campus housing is to provide security to students. The current security measures in Potomac Heights are as follows: Students who live in Potomac Heights have to swipe their cards through three doors, deal with security cameras in every hall, patrolling Resident Advisors and independently contracted security guards. We believe this sufficiently covers security measures for students. A police presence in Potomac will only increase mistrust in campus police and unfairly target Potomac residents. The prisonification of on-campus housing is unacceptable and SSDP calls for the immediate expulsion of any and all police stationed in any on-campus housing. SSDP encourages housing and university administration to reach out to Potomac Heights residents on their views on this issue. This is a decision that should be made by residents and university officials together. We encourage other concerned students to contact housing or university administration, and demand this change.
Last week I was walking around campus and saw a lot of things. However, what I didn’t see was hip-hop.
When does cheating actually become cheating? When does seeing another person become a relationship?
Unless you’ve been living in a bubble (or a dorm room), you know that the political foundations of our country are being shaken by a conservative resurgence.
ANNOUNCEMENT: Merger between C2M and Broadside 
Mason Week celebrates road to Cabrera’s inauguration 
Women’s lacrosse look forward to A10 after winless season 
Ten Minute Play Festival brings talent to the stage 
Study abroad offers students a chance to work with the African Wildlife Foundation in Kenya
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