Things You Want to Know About MAS

What does MAS stand for?

It stands for Manga Anime Society. That simple. We tend to pronounce it like moss. As in Moss-Green. Which is a regal, and manly color, like Sepia.

I'm a bit lost - Where and When does MAS take place?

MAS takes place in Moos 2-520 (map). MAS begins at approximately 6:30PM every Thursday with a pre-showing (sometimes people are there earlier) and begins officially at 7:00 and runs until around 10:00. Note however, that MAS does not meet on designated U of M holidays - only while classes are in session. Spring break notwithstanding. On occasion, we may be forced to relocate (such as over Summer session) so keep an eye on the site for any updates. Or you could join the mailing list. That would be totally sweet.

Now that I know where it is, can I go?

Anyone can come to MAS. You don't necessaily have to be a U of M student, you just have to like anime. Hell, you really don't have to even like anime, as long as you're quiet during the showing. However, you should be 17+ years of age, or at least affiliated with the University of Minnesota, somehow. I mean, if you're a 10-year-old genius and you're already going to college, I guess that's okay. But we'll call you Doogie, or maybe... Chiyo-chan?

Can I get one of those pretty cards too?

To become an official MAS member, you have to be a U of M student, a U of M Student-To-Be, or a U of M Student of the past... and you have to give us money. Actually, just give us the money. Don't worry too much about being a student as long as you're nice to us!

What do the pretty cards do for me, and how much do they cost?

To become an official MAS Member, all we require is that you pay us six dollars ($6). For those six dollars you receive not only the MAS Membership card, but a few other things as well. Firstly, you get in free to MAS events such as the Craptacular, the Halloween party, our brand new Social Nights, not to mention priority in the distribution of things like pizza and pop (soda). You also get accesss to the super-sweet MAS Library, which has titles like Cowboy Bebop, Gundam, and Neon Genesis Evangelion, to name a few (check out the library listing for more). We're also making these awesome t-shirts, which members receive a discount on. Sexy Commandos receive no such discount. Registration will be announced at the beginning of each semester by the club officers, but you can also sign up later if you miss the initial registration time or come into the semester late (Talk to one of the officers pictured on the Contacts page about that).

Most importantly, a MAS membership will allow you to vote in our show selection process each semester. Someone needs to help us figure out what were watching, and guess who weve chosen - lucky you! Remember though, you must re-register each new semester in order to continue your Official Membership with MAS.

Wait, I have to PAY to watch anime?

NO. MAS will never ask you to pay to watch anime. In fact, we wont even be charging admission for many of our events - just for the food. We ask for membership fees because the University asks for membership fees, and our pockets are only so deep. Watching anime will always be free at MAS.

Craptacular? I thought that was an adjective!

Not just an adjective anymore, now an event as well! At the end of each semester, we have a night of glorious debauchery, whereupon we watch bad anime purely because it is bad, and dubbed anime because we're just that twisted. Pizza and Pop ensue, as well as Yatta, if you know what I mean. We also celebrate Halloween with a little optional Cosplay action, and Valentines day with some sappy anime that tugs at the heart strings.

You still didn't answer my question, you jerk!

So? We call it tough love. And stop calling me names. If you have a question, ask our administrators.

Where's Skippy?

We have no idea who you're talking about! Who is this Skippy character you refer to? Do you mean the peanut butter? If so, I neglected to mention that we are an anti-peanut-abuse Manga Anime Society. Seriously, nooobody knows. Not even Skippy. The peanut butter.