Author Archives: Tatyana White-Jenkins

About Tatyana White-Jenkins

Tatyana is the Assistant Lifestyle Editor at Fourth Estate. She is a senior Communication major, concentrating in Journalism, with a minor in Sociology. When not fiercely typing on her laptop, you can find her drinking coffee, crafting, or planning her next travel destination. Also, if you checked out her blog, TheClassyColumnist.wordpress.com, she totally wouldn't mind.

Fashionably Fall

Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Fall is full of exciting transitions: leaves change color, students take new classes, and — not to be disregarded — those of us living in chillier climates dawn a different wardrobe. For many, dressing stylishly…

College Supply List

Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Remember in elementary school when teachers would send you a list with all of the supplies you needed for class? Back then you knew you needed one composition notebook, two glue sticks, a pair of…

“Go Set a Watchman” Staff Writer Review

Andrew Davis, Staff Writer Since its publication in 1960 “To Kill a Mockingbird” has been celebrated as one of the most iconic and culturally relevant pieces of American literature. Harper Lee’s honest portrayal of 20th century social issues and racial…

Start Your Semester Off Right

Jevette Brown, Staff Writer The fall semester has officially commenced, and faculty, staff and students at Mason are encouraging newcomers to start strong.   Mason’s Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, Mark Ginsberg encourages students to “take…

Getting Involved on Campus

Mackenzie Bailey, Staff Writer Mason offers a variety of clubs and organizations, but deciding which ones to join can seem overwhelming at times. Fortunately Mason provides many resources to help students find clubs and organizations that fit their interests. Registered…

Quidditch team flies through World Cup

Tatyana White-Jenkins, staff writer After competing over the weekend in Rock Hill, South Carolina for World Cup 8, Mason’s Quidditch team has returned with more drive than ever before. It was their first World Cup and Mason’s team went 2-3,…

Mason Quidditch qualifies for World Cup

This story was originally published in the April 06 issue of Fourth Estate. Tatyana White-Jenkins, staff writer Mason’s Quidditch team has qualified for the chance to become crowned World Champions in their first official year as a team. The Quidditch…

Mason supports adage of no good deed goes unpunished

Yesterday, organizations, companies and individuals across the globe came together for Good Deeds Day. Mason took part and hosted the annual event that marks an international day of good. Started in Israel in 2007, Good Deeds Day takes place in 50…

The health issues behind Love Your Body Week

Students living a college lifestyle filled with stress, pressure and even home-sickness are at a high risk of developing unhealthy habits. These habits can negatively affect both physical and mental health. Mason’s LOVE Your Body Task Force is helping to…

Mason Well-Being

A community is able to cultivate a positive and thriving environment for its members by encouraging well-being. George Mason University has partnered with The Gallup Organization in order to do just that. Although Gallup’s programs have been used at the…