Lifestyle

• From The Vault: Step Right Up!

  Lifestyle September 20, 2010 at 6:49 pm Comments are Disabled

  Hardly anyone can tell what channel The Game Show Network is. Some do not even know this channel exists. Most popular game shows today, like Deal or No Deal, Minute to Win It or Wipe Out appear on basic cable channels like ABC and NBC. While these shows still manage to excite with their million dollar offers, loud music and crazy antics, game shows today work too hard to get and hold our attention. The only game shows that exist today that have the potential to be “classic” later on are intellectual shows like Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune. Three game shows of the ‘70s and ‘80s serve as perfect examples of a game show worth seeing week after week and 30 years later (that’s right, on the Game Show Network). The first is Match Game. Its biggest strength was its simplicity, which is the first thing that separates it from what we are used to today. Two contestants fill in the blank in a funny anecdote and try to match the answers that six celebrities have written down. The one who matches the most celebs wins. The biggest thing that made this show a classic was the host Gene […]

   
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  WANTED: A GLIMPSE OF THE KID: Fast-selling CFA show leaves Kid Cudi tickets in high demand for students

  Lifestyle September 20, 2010 at 6:46 pm Comments are Disabled

  An Evening with Kid Cudi, the much anticipated music event organized by George Mason University’s University Life and the Office of Student Involvement, is quickly approaching and excitement is in the air. According to the Director of the Office of Student Involvement Lauren Long, tickets for the event were only available for 10 hours before the Center for the Arts sold out its Concert Hall. While most students were too late, some are still trying different ways to acquire those tickets. “I was out of town when the tickets went on sale,” said junior global affairs major Deena El-Rashed. “When I got back, they were sold out. I tried posting a Facebook status asking if anyone had an extra ticket, but it turned out everyone else on Facebook was also looking for extra tickets.” While Facebook might be a relatively effective way to find tickets, students may have to result to other ways such as Craigslist or third party ticket sellers like Stub Hub, where tickets for the event are being sold for $150. Many students are upset that the tickets sold out so quickly, thinking perhaps Kid Cudi should be performing at a larger venue such as the Patriot […]

   
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  Fall for the Book speakers to see

  Lifestyle September 20, 2010 at 6:41 pm Comments are Disabled

  Each year, the annual Fall for the Book festival sees a bump in attendance. Most years, in fact, the increase is by a thousand or more. But for Art Taylor, marketing director for the event, this year has some new excitement. “While quality is the hallmark of all of our author participants … we’re also excited when authors that we’re proud of and enthusiastic about also capture a wide public enthusiasm as well.” For the past decade, Fall for the Book, organized by the City of Fairfax and George Mason University, has worked to bring well-known authors and up-and-comers to the area to give festival attendees an inside look at the writing and publishing process. In addition to nationally-recognized authors, Fall for the Book gives Mason professors a chance to publicize their own work. “Events will feature Mason professors showcasing their own works and alumni talking about their experiences,” said Taylor. “Lee Thomas, a Mason alum who’s now an Emmy Award-winning TV reporter in New York, [appeared] on Sunday, and several [alumni] of Mason’s MFA program in creative writing will read from their recent works on Thursday afternoon.” But ultimately, the festival aims to work with the university to bring […]

   

• Michatalie’s Guide to the perfect ChipOrgasm

  Lifestyle September 13, 2010 at 4:14 pm Comments are Disabled

  Love us or hate us, we’re still an obsession. Warning: If you don’t like or have never tried Chipotle, then STFU (shut the fuck up) and GTFO (get the fuck out), bishes. It’s evident that Chipotle, aka “Chip,” is practically a second home to Mason students. But what does it mean to truly reach the ultimate ChipOrgasm? Michatalie is your guide to pleasing your taste buds and getting more bang for your fuck – we mean buck. We will start off in order of importance. You must follow this step by step or else you’ll miss out on the heavenly sex-in-your-mouth taste of the burrito bol. Notice how we didn’t say burrito, that’s because burrito bols pwn burritos. If you’re a burrito lover, you’re totes missing out. To start off your journey, always ask for a lid in order to shake the bol til all the sexgredients are nicely tousled. Sweet-talking plays a major role in building up to your ChipOrgasm. There’s a difference between, “Can I get a little bit more ___,” and “Can you add more ____.” Saying, “add” or “extra” leads to less cash in your wallet. When you ask for a little bit of something, it […]

   

• Walking the Line of Fame and Insanity

  Lifestyle September 13, 2010 at 4:06 pm Comments are Disabled

  Joaquin Phoenix was once known for being a phenomenal actor, starring in films such as Gladiator and Walk the Line. However, according to YouTube and the international press, Joaquin Phoenix is now, more or less, a weirdo.

   

• From the Vault: A family classic

  Lifestyle September 13, 2010 at 3:56 pm Comments are Disabled

  If the game show Family Feud ever includes a category of most loved movies, I would be shocked if The Godfather did not secure an instant position on the list. What is it about this film that tugs so firmly at the strings of our hearts? What sort of phenomenal masterpiece could Francis Ford Coppola possibly have created that would pass the test of time with flying colors and entertain generation after generation just as effectively as it did upon its 1972 release? Last year, I finally decided to find out for myself. To say that I was impressed would be a drastic understatement. I was captivated by the intrinsic messages of this film, and I can safely say that I’ve watched it at least 15 times since first viewing it. What sets The Godfather apart from the majority of modern films is its passionate and complex drama which envelops political, personal and romantic turmoil while also delivering a unique and very appropriate presentation of action. Because of this, The Godfather is one of those unusual movies that can be enjoyed equally by both men and women. Coppola has included a struggle for power and domination among such characters as […]

   
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  Marc Anthony heats up the Patriot Center

  Lifestyle September 13, 2010 at 3:47 pm Comments are Disabled

  Saturday night the Patriot Center was filled with the sounds of hot and spicy salsa. Marc Anthony, one of the world’s most famous Latin salsa artists, shook up the stage and brought down the house song after song, entertaining the pumped-up audience. The biggest moment of the night came when Anthony was taken aback by an almost five-minute standing ovation from the crowd. To show his appreciation, Anthony bowed down to the audience and kissed the stage floor. “Wow,” was all Anthony managed to say with tears in his eyes and his hand on his heart. “This has got to be the loudest place in the United States right now,” said Anthony to the crowd’s reaction. “Last night, we played Madison Square Garden and it wasn’t even half as loud. You guys pack a punch. Now, I got to go back to New York and tell them to wake up!” Anthony’s stage presence was undeniable. His singing and dance moves captivated the audience. “I love his music, especially the salsa. It’s romantic. It’s sexy,” said Gaby Weissenberg from Maryland. Anthony performed many songs from his latest album, Iconos, released in May 2010 including the most popular “Abrázame Muy Fuerte” (Embrace […]

   
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  MASON JAMMIN’ IT UP – Kid Cudi and more: Office of Student Involvement helps bring the music to Mason

  Lifestyle September 13, 2010 at 3:43 pm Comments are Disabled

  George Mason University has recently become a major epicenter of the Northern Virginia music community. Gracing the stages of the Mason community over the past few years have been names like T-Pain, Wayne Brady, The All-American Rejects and Cobra Starship. Making this possible is the university’s student-run organization, the newly-named Office of Student Involvement. Student Involvement acts as an umbrella organization for several groups such as Student Government, Weekends Committee, Program Board and Film Committee. From weekend movies in the Johnson Center Cinema to Every Freakin’ Friday Bingo Night and even an Evening with Kid Cudi, Student Involvement is here for the students. In determining which events Student Involvement brings to campus, research is key. “We look at any indicator that points towards an artist [who] will be successful on campus,” said program vice president and junior administration of justice major Addison Brown. “Students’ opinions and wants are the basis of any decision, with other factors such as artist availability and such being limiting factors.” Student Involvement looks into what the students want to see at Mason. They do market research, looking into the kinds of acts that would draw students out. With such a diverse community at Mason, Student […]

   

• Students’ daily soundtracks

  Lifestyle September 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm Comments are Disabled

  It is 7:30 a.m. and the alarm clock mercilessly jerks many students awake from a pleasant slumber. Weary and annoyed, a cup of a coffee is an easy solution, but it doesn’t quite awaken the body and soul like one’s favorite song.

   

• Kid Cudi sells out Mason

  Lifestyle September 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm Comments are Disabled

  Students just hearing about nationally-recognized rapper and singer Kid Cudi’s short notice visit to George Mason University are out of luck. Kid Cudi first started gaining recognition in 2009 after the release of his single, “Day N’ Night.” He has been nominated for multiple awards including an MTV Video Music Award and three Grammy Awards. When the university announced An Evening With Kid Cudi, students rushed to the Center for the Arts box office in hopes of getting as many $7 student tickets as they could get their hands on. When asked about the hot-selling tickets, Director of the Office of Student Involvement Lauren Long was very excited. “Tickets went on sale Monday at 10 a.m. and were sold out by 2 p.m. on Tuesday. That’s 27 hours!” said Long. “However, since they were only available from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m., they were only available for 10 hours before they sold out. It was crazy!” An Evening with Kid Cudi is scheduled for Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at Concert Hall in the Center for the Arts.