Here's a look at some of the articles I've written for the publication The Broadside.

WEEK OF AUGUST 27:
Fratellis Rock Out: From iPod Ad to Rad, the Fratellis Hit It Big
You may not realize it, but if you have a TV you have heard Glasgow’s The Fratellis. Featured in an iPod commercial from last year, “Flathead,” by The Fratellis, was the iPod’s theme song for a number of months.

It was one of the most popular songs Apple chose for its iPod advertising campaign.
Their 2007 full-length US release, “Costello Music” is very different from this year’s other indie albums and mainstream discs. From the first chords of the opening number, “Henrietta,” the catchy guitars and slang-riddled lyrics pull you in...(click for more).

WEEK OF MAY 07:
"Princess Bride" A Timeless Comedy
André René Roussimoff got his big break in the World Wrestling Federation, and when I say big, I do mean big. Andre the Giant was his stage name and it fit him perfectly.

But until Rob Reiner came along in 1986, Andre the Giant was only a wrestler...(click for more).

WEEK OF APRIL 30:
Mason Day Performance: Mason Hosts Bone Thugs ‘n Harmony
Classical rap lyrics and an energized audience created what Naughty by Nature called “a beautiful crowd.” Thursday’s Mason Day 2007 featured two historical rap groups, veterans to the hip-hop industry, Bone Thugs ‘n Harmony and Naughty by Nature... (click for more).

WEEK OF APRIL 19:
"Kindergarten Cop" Remains a Classic
Today, the movie screens are filled with Spartan soldiers, two men ice-skating and 3-D Ninja Turtles.

But instead of looking at them, let’s take a step back in time to a place where these same Turtles were men in animatronic suits, to a time where Suburban Commandos ran loose, to a time when George H.W. Bush was president and Arnold Schwarzenegger wasn’t a governor yet.

Instead, Schwarzenegger was a “Kindergarten Cop.”...(click for more)

WEEK OF MARCH 26:
The Gods of Metal Arrive
After being nominated for Best Heavy Metal Performance at the 2007 Grammy’s for their song “Redneck” and having their national television debut on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, metal legends Lamb of God will be at the 9:30 Club, tonight Monday, March 26. John Campbell, Lamb of God’s bassist, spoke with Broadside about the band’s recent release, “Sacrament,” and its headlining tour featuring Machine Head, Trivuim and Gojira...(click for more)

WEEK OF FEB. 19:
Bachelors of Fine Arts: Raunchy College Humor at Its Best
Pittsburgh, Pa. is known for its culture, traditions and scholars. The Southside Bar Crawl is renowned as near impossible; the Steelers have become legends within the city and the universities such as the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne bring in the brightest students.

At the University of Pittsburgh, five college students released a sketch comedy DVD that is causing a stir around the city and on the Internet. But on the same note, Pittsburgh is not called “The Dirty Burgh” for nothing.  These scholars are not quite what you would expect...(click for more)

WEEK OF JAN. 29:
Thursday and Murder by Death Perform at 9:30 Club
Theatrics are nothing new when it comes to rock ’n’ roll, but when four bands come together as they did Friday, Jan, 19 at D.C.’s 9:30 Club, it is nothing short of epic.

Sponsored by purevolume.com, New Jersey’s Thursday was joined by rising bands including Murder by Death, Fear Before the March of Flames and Heavy Heavy Low Low for the 2007 Strhess Tour...(click for more)

WEEK OF OCT. 2:
Bach Runs "Vote NO GMU!"
You may have seen chalk writings on the paths of George Mason Universtiy's campus. You may have gotten fliers reading, "Vote NO GMU!" You may have even gotten invites on Facebook to a rally in October. What is this stuff all about? The student behind it spoke with Broadside to discuss the reasons behind the publicity...(click for more)

WEEK OF SEPT. 25:
Women Enter the Physics Equation
George Mason University's College of Science is ahead of the curve in terms of employing women in higher positions. Newly appointed Senior Associate Dean Maria Dwozecka is one of these women...(click for more)

WEEK OF APRIL 24:
Burhenn Shines Solo
Laura Burhenn's "Wanderlust" showcases her veteran skills and sultry vocals.

Wanderlust isn't just the name of her 2004 full-length release, it is Laura Burhenn's philosophy on music and life. She's always searching for new words, new music and a new way to see things ...(click for more)

WEEK OF APRIL 17:
X Games Motocross Athletes to Tear Up Lot L
Red Bull is a staple of many college students' lives and this time around the energy drink is providing entertainment instead of some last-minute needed caffeine kick.

Coming to George Mason University on Mason Day, April 20, are Jeff "Full Tilt" Tilton and Tommy "Tomcat" Clowers, both professional freestyle motocross riders. They will demonstrate their skills...(click for more)

WEEK OF APRIL 10:
Lucky Day Band: Lucky for Us, They are Local
Listening to "All My Rainy Days" the new EP from Washington D.C.'s own Lucky Day Band was awfully fitting this weekend as the weather depicted just that - rain, rain, and more rain.

However as much as the weather was a letdown, the disc was anything but...(click for more)

WEEK OF FEB. 13:
Positively Positive: DC's Good Clean Fun's Record Release Show
"Positive hardcore."

"Straightedge hardcore."

These are phrases that most people do not come across in day-today conversation. That is, unless you live and breathe this stuff...(click for more)