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
(Image Credit: Nikki Gerald) Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor A new and fresh version of an American classic play, “The Crucible,” was recently performed by Mason’s School of Theater at Harris Theatre. The last showing of the play was November 1,…
Taylow Wichtendahl, Staff Writer It’s that time of year again: registration season. How can Mason students select the right classes and plan for a seamless registration day? Paul Bousel, associate director of the Center for Academic Advising, Retention and Transitions, has…
Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Having a difficult time deciding on a Halloween costume? Fourth Estate is here to help with your last-minute costume needs. Check out these ‘do it yourself’ (DIY) costumes that are perfect for those subject to a time…
Jesse Harman, Staff Columnist A functional music scene can provide a haven for people seeking asylum from a strict, oppressive society. Increasing numbers of venues, online discussion forums, and other culture hubs are adopting a “safe space” mentality – striving to…
Kelsey Davidson, Staff Writer On-Campus Witch Watch The event will take place at the Fairfax Campus Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will offer free activities and crafts. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes. Free parking…
Taylor Wichtendahl, Staff Writer Mason students have grown familiar with the representatives in blue shirts on campus who stop them to ask them if they are registered to vote. Many students walk by without taking action. Most are not registered to vote, and many…
Basma Humadi, Staff Writer Halloween: a time of costumes, candy and overuse of the color orange. If you’re like me, clueless but curious about what Halloween festivities are going on this week, check out some of these events! Azucar Halloween party…
Asher Ackman, Staff Writer On Thursday, October 22, numerous clubs from around campus came to North Plaza to showcase their plans for environmental sustainability at the Mason Environmental Festival. Danielle Agress, a senior government and international politics major in charge of public relations for the Secular…
Basma Humadi, Staff Writer Cure Mental Illness GMU (CMI) is a relatively new club at Mason that intends to bring awareness to all aspects of mental illness, including its misconstrued reputation, need for funding and impact on those affected. The…
Mia Wise, Staff Writer This past September, New York Times bestselling author and creator and star of “The Mindy Project,” Mindy Kaling, released her second book “Why Not Me?”. “Why Not Me?” is a collection of short essays touching on various…