Monthly Archives: April 2014

Master plan seeks facility improvements on campus

In early January, Mason’s Office of Facilities began working on the master plan, an 18 month long project that is focused on improving Mason’s physical infrastructure on all of its campuses. The formation of the master plan follows the approval…

Costs complicate development of Greek Row

Bringing Greek housing to campus is not a new discussion at Mason. According to an April 9 panel on the topic, both administration and students have had numerous talks about how to bring fraternity and sorority housing options to campus. [On…

Mason baseball takes weekend series 2-1 over St. Bonaventure

Fourth Estate Sports Reporter Joey Jordan Mason defeated St. Bonaventure Sunday afternoon 6-1, taking the weekend series 2-1. Pitcher John Williams got the win after throwing 6.2 innings of one run ball and Tyler Zumbro finished it off. Williams went…

Mason baseball tops St. Bonaventure, 8-3

Fourth Estate Sports Reporter Joey Jordan Mason baseball defeated St. Bonaventure Friday afternoon at Spuhler field, 8-3. Anthony Montefusco had another solid outing but a six run bottom of the 8th is what propelled the Patriots to victory. Montefusco scattered…

Apolo Ohno special event on Mason Fairfax campus

Eight-time Olympic medalist and two-time gold medal winner Apolo Ohno will share his personal story in a special event held in the Center of the Arts on the Fairfax campus of George Mason University at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April…

International Week kicks things back with 1990’s Decade Party

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Meghann Patterson The events held during International Week have continued to amaze students, including the 90’s Decade Party, which took place in the Johnson Center Bistro on April 9. Students from all cultural backgrounds…

Williams hurdles obstacles in pursuit of dreams

Story written by Fourth Estate Contributor Christen Roberts Mason hurdler Anthony Williams is on the right track to become a contender in the world of track and field. At the 2013 CAA championships, he set a personal record in the…

“Ride Along” fails to drive audience to laughter

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Andrew Davis Comedies are not something that will always win Oscars. There are some good comedies that are memorable years after their release, like “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “Airplane!” but it seems that…