Author Archives: Hannah Menchhoff

About Hannah Menchhoff

Hannah is the Online Lifestyle Editor for Fourth Estate and a senior communications major with a theater minor. When not writing or doing school work, she pretends to be a silly barista.

Get A Date: Connor and Saranya

This story was originally published in the March 30 edition of Fourth Estate. Name: Saranya Jagadish Major: Integrative studies Hometown: Midlothian, VA Where did you go/what did you do on your date? I think it was called Bellissimo, the restaurant…

Fourth Estate Recommends

Hannah Menchhoff, Online Lifestyle Editor: Somehow I overcame the odds this semester and read a book for fun. “Scandals of Classic Hollywood: Sex, Deviance, and Drama from the Golden Age of American Cinema” by Anne Helen Peterson is a must…

Mason dance raises the barre

This weekend, the Mason Dance Company will present their 2015 gala concert. A primary aim of the event is to serve as a fundraiser for scholarships. However, the faculty and students also view it as an opportunity for the Mason…

Photo Gallery: Holi Moli

Over the weekend the Indian Student Association hosted Holi Moli. “Holi is the Hindu festival of colors. It celebrates spring, but it’s also a way for the community to come together and celebrate. That’s why I wanted to bring it…

Photo Gallery: Pentatonix

Last night, the Grammy award winning a cappella group, Pentatonix, performed a sold out concert at the Patriot Center. Photos by Amy Rose

The real Saint Patrick of Ireland

Connor Smith, staff writer Saint Patrick’s Day is upon us once again. For many of us, the holiday is about wearing green and an excuse to drink copious amounts of alcohol. While there may be some truth to these claims,…

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…

Student tweets on Hollywood’s biggest night

Last night, “Birdman” secured the grand prize in the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The evening had its highs and lows, from good and bad fashion to Neil Patrick Harris’ mostly unfunny jokes to  John Legend and Common’s performance of “Glory.”…

Mason Alumni Save Lives from Ebola

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 issue of Fourth Estate. As many American health workers return home from West Africa after helping to fight the Ebola epidemic, the question arises as to if their assistance was actually helpful….

Celebrating Mardi Gras in the DC Area

Connor Smith, Staff Writer Considering the snow outside, it seems easier to go into hibernation until April. If you are willing to brave the cold, tonight is Mardi Gras, a wonderful celebration of life with several wonderful means to celebrate…