Author Archives: Savannah Norton

About Savannah Norton

Savannah is the Lifestyle Editor of Fourth Estate. She is a senior majoring in communications and minoring in Journalism. She one day hopes to be the next Giuliana Rancic. This past school year, she interned at FOX5 news in D.C. &Did we mention that she knows every word to every Taylor Swift song? twitter: @savvygirrl

Event sparks continued conversation on assault at Mason

Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor Sexual assault can happen anywhere and anytime, especially on a college campus. It is defined as any physical action or behavior that is not consented. Tuesday, Sept. 22, students and faculty at Mason came together in…

Patriot Recipes: Patriot Power Trail Mix

Jess Buckley, Staff Columnist Why does it always seem that hunger rears its ugly head right when you’re in the the biggest hurry? Or the moment you’re farthest from a dining hall or in the middle of a three-hour lecture with…

Fourth Estate reviews Ghost concert

Connor Smith and Jesse Harman, Staff Writers Swedish doom metal band, Ghost, kicked off its “Black to the Future” U.S. tour at the Fillmore the same night Pope Francis touched ground for his American debut. The tour is an attempt to…

Diana Gabaldon Talks Mason Award, “Outlander” and Success

Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor Internationally bestselling novelist Diana Gabaldon will be appearing at the opening night on September 27 at 6:30 p.m. to accept the 2015 Mason Award in Concert Hall on the Fairfax campus. Gabaldon is the author of…

Weekend Suggestions: Sept.17-21

Kelsey Davidson, Staff Writer Whether one feels like staying at Mason or heading out to D.C. this weekend, there are plenty of ways to have fun! Here are some events happening on and around campus for students to enjoy.   Ageless Chinese Art:…

Music club brings jam sessions to new level

Jesse Harman, Staff Writer Student organizations at Mason serve a variety of great purposes for students. Some clubs and groups help students form networks of friends and acquaintances in an unfamiliar environment. Others might hone students’ practical talents and skills to prepare…

Useful Apps: Dash

Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor Dash is solving many restaurant and bar customers’ biggest buzzkill: waiting for the check.  The app has most recently paired with the popular Mason spot, the Auld Shebeen, and many D.C. locations. The Auld Shebeen posted…

How To Deal With Construction at Mason

  Issmar Ventura, Staff Writer Have you ever thought about why so much construction is happening at Mason? It so happens that George Mason University has invested in the renovation of several buildings on campus, including the Health and Human Services building and Fenwick Library….

Starbucks lovers of Mason, unite!

Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor While coffee lovers have either had their heads buried in their books or obsessing over the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, one may not have noticed the changes to the Northern Neck Starbucks. The Northern…

Weekend Suggestions

Kelsey Davidson, Staff Writer Welcome (back) to Mason! Here are some events happening on and around campus this weekend that students might enjoy. Whether one feels like staying at Mason or heading out to D.C., there are plenty of events to attend,…