Monthly Archives: February 2015

Professor uses life experience to empower youth

This story was originally published in the March 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Kelsey Davidson and Asher Ackman, staff writers There are few teachers that invest so much of themselves into their student’s well-being. Donovan Hall is a graduate teaching…

No swiping for students with new Mason ID

Mason plans to introduce new ID cards this spring for students, faculty and staff. They will employ more sophisticated technology than the ones currently in use, replacing the barcodes with computerized chips. “We’re moving to an ID that has a…

Adjunct faculty hold “teach in” for better treatment

Students and faculty at George Mason University participated a “teach in” called Adjunct Dignity Day in solidarity with national Adjunct Walkout Day.  The event occurred on campuses across the United States on Feb. 25. The teach-in was organized by the…

Harper Lee sequel draws conflicting opinions

This story was originally published in the March 02 issue of Fourth Estate. George Mason Univeristy faculty and students are conflicted over the upcoming publication of Harper Lee’s unanticipated sequel to “To Kill a Mockingbird”, ”Go Set a Watchman,” to…

Brown takes place among Mason greats

Lyn Midcap / Staff Writer Taylor Brown leads the Atlantic 10 in points per game this season, making school history on her way there. The junior guard from Bowie, Md. is only the 18th player in Mason’s women’s basketball history…

New academic programs to begin within the year

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 print issue. On January 12, Mason received approval from the State Council of Higher Education to begin three new degree programs: a B.S. in Kinesiology, a M.A. in International Security and…

Iranian singer bridges gap between Israel and the Middle East

Today Mason Hillel and the Israel Student Association sponsor a performance by the Iranian-born singer Rita Yahan-Fourouz. “Music Without Borders: Rita Yahan-Farouz” will feature the singer as she discusses her life and music, and gives a performance. The 70-minute TED…

Mason’s Flexible Housing program to be reviewed

The current school year marked the first time George Mason University offered Flexible Housing, an option allowing male and female students to live together on campus. The Office of Housing and Residence Life will soon receive an assessment of the…

Mason Takes on Korea

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 issue of Fourth Estate. Jevette Brown, Staff Writer With a reputation for innovation to uphold, Mason continues to make major strides forward that prove we deserve our top five position in…

A look at the making of “In the Next Room”

Ian Brinksman, staff writer. With a title like “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play,” all manner of sexual images are immediately conjured for the Mason Players’ upcoming play. “Don’t be scared when you see the title,” said Dramaturge…