Author Archives: Sara Moniuszko

About Sara Moniuszko

Sara Moniuszko is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Fourth Estate. She is a junior in the Honors College double majoring in Communication and French.

Student writes children’s book on being different

Sara Moniuszko, Staff Writer Trace Wilson remembers hiding his arm in his pocket when he was younger so that people would not notice he was born with only one hand. Now a senior at Mason, Wilson’s perspective on his disability has…

Healthy, active and in college

Staff Writer, Kaleel Weatherly For many busy college students, diet and exercise can often take a backseat to studying and extracurricular activities. According to Lois Durant, Mason’s registered dietician, some students can expect to gain between seven to ten pounds throughout…

Public breastfeeding legalized in Virginia

This story was originally published in the March 30 issue of Fourth Estate. Working mom Beth Garcia, Traffic and Scheduling Coordinator for Creative Services, remembers being bombarded with stares from both men and women when she had to breast feed…

Weekend Preview: Chocolate Lover’s Festival

Connor Smith, Staff Writer It is another cold, windy February in Northern Virginia, but it certainly does not have to be a lonely one thanks to the City of Fairfax. This weekend, Feb. 7-8, Fairfax City’s Parks and Recreation Department…

5 ways to avoid the second semester slump

  This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Coming back to school after winter break can be tough. Here is how to start the semester off right. 1. Get excited Find ways to get…

Fraternity starts singing competition for Leukemia

Jevette Brown, Staff Writer While it may not be nationally televised like “American Idol” or “The X Factor,” the first ever “Mason Factor,” hosted by the fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma, gives the Mason community the opportunity to perform and compete…

New cancer inclusive event educates students

Two cancer awareness and education events will combine to form a more cancer-inclusive event to promote health and prevention. Angela Johnson, the associate director and wellness coordinator of Wellness, Alcohol, Violence Education and Services, explains that the new event titled…

Shades of Brown Open Mic Night

Open mic and poetry event highlighted student talent and engaged the audience in different cultural perspectives as a part of Hispanic Heritage Month. This annual event took place in the JC Bistro on September 25. It included poetry, spoken word,…