Radio Shack

Even CEO Can't Figure Out How RadioShack Still In Business

This article made me realize how obsolete and useless electronics stores are becoming, especially since there have been so many technological advances and franchise stores for one-stop-shopping such as BestBuy. Radio Shack has been around for as long as I can remember, yet I find myself going there less and less. Even the very device the store is named after--the radio--is hardly bought in a store anymore because we now download music and buy mp3 players. Just another advancement in a world that can barely keep up.

Senseless Tragedy

I grew up with my friend Omar Samaha at St. Timothy Catholic School since kindergarten, along with his younger sisters Reema and Randa. Reema was a victim in yesterday's shootings at VA Tech, and the Samaha family is suffering a great deal. Please keep all of the victims in your hearts, and try to offer as much support as possible to those who are suffering. We are all suffering in one way or another-- even if you don't know someone personally who goes to VA Tech, you probably know someone who knows someone, etc. We are all connected in the Northern VA Community, and we need each other now more than ever. Stay strong, be safe, and tell your family how much you love them.

Ah, Technology

I came across this article from The Onion, and it made me think about how we always discuss in class how technology has advanced, and will continue to advance rapidly. I wonder if computers and the internet will become as eerie and efficient as the Roomba vacuum in this story, and if machines will eventually control us...

Roomba Violates All Three Laws Of Roombotics

The Onion

Democrats Demand Inquiry Into How They're Doing So Far

As we've seen in class, The Onion is a hilarious source for satirical news. I found this article particularly amusing, and reccommend it (as well as The Onion's website) to anyone who has some free time and needs a laugh. Happy reading :)

Pride Week

George Mason University will sponsor Pride Week Apr. 1 through Apr. 9 with several activities and guest speakers. Students are encouraged to participate and interact with events, such as the Drag Show on Friday, Apr. 6 from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the Johnson Center. During the week, students can attend seminars and workshops focused on safety, embracing diversity, and speaking out.

For more information on events, as well as all sponsors involved, visit the web page for the official flyer at http://odps.gmu.edu/PrideWeek%202007v5.pdf.

Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus

The circus is in town! And it's also taking up parking spaces in Lot A for GMU students. The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus will be at the Patriot Center through next week for several show times. Tickets range from $14 to $85 and are available through the ticket office at the Patriot Center or on their website at http://www.patriotcenter.com. Show times range from evenings on weekdays to three different times on weekends.

The last shows are on Sunday, Apr. 8. The following Monday, students can welcome back their usual parking spaces.

Human Services Career Panel

There will be a Human Services Career Panel in the Johnson Center Room D on March 29 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Students will learn about entry level positions & careers in Human Services, Social Services, and Human Resources fields for BA and BS students. The panelists will answer questions about positions in their organizations. They will also provide tips to students going into the fields of: Counseling, Mental Health, Human Resources, Case Management, Client Advocacy, Social and Human Services.

The panel is hosted by The Career Center. For more information, visit their website at http://www.careers.gmu.edu