Author Archives: Arrielle Brooks

About Arrielle Brooks

Arrielle is an online lifestyle editor for Fourth Estate and a long standing chai latte addict. After completing her degree in Creative Writing, she plans on taking a well deserved break from life.

Poetry & Prose booth brightens Well-being Week

With the events for “Spring Into Well-Being” Week culminating into a lively Well-Being Day on April 17, the Center for the Advancement of Well-Being added a literary touch to the festivities with a Poetry and Prose Booth. English MFA students…

2014 Mason Week events preview

Get ready to show some pride and join the festivities, because Mason Week is kicking back into full swing from April 21-25. This year marks the forty-ninth anniversary of Mason Week, one of Mason’s longest standing traditions. The Office of…

Mason professors promote ideas at TED Talk

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Reporter Darlene Alegrado Some of the most innovated ideas hide in plain sight. TED, or Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a global community that is committed to presenting “ideas worth spreading.” While there are…

Confucius Institute engages students in cultural tea tradition

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks In the spirit of International Week 2014, the Confucius Institute at Mason held a special Chinese cultural workshop dedicated to tea on April 11. Students of all backgrounds were invited into…

2014 International Week events preview

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks With International Week upon Mason yet again, organizations and departments around campus have organized a week full of events inspired by communities across the globe. All individuals are free to attend….

2014 Pride Week events preview

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks From March 31 to April 19, Mason continues its yearly trend of Pride Week events. Pride Week 2014 is packed with panels, workshops, and various events that welcome learning and interactions…

Holi Moli 2014 photo gallery

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks This year, on March 22, Mason colored the campus with a Holi Moli celebration even better than before. Students gathered on the field behind Finley Parking Lot for the festivities. Holi,…

“Undocuqueer” panel unveils a tale of hidden struggle

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks On March 6, the Mason DREAMers presented students with a unique event titled “Undocuqueer” in the Johnson Center. Best known for their efforts to create more inclusive spaces for immigrant and…