This story was originally published in the March 30 issue of Fourth Estate. On Feb. 26, the Federal Communications Commission voted in favor of net neutrality, which prohibited Internet Service Providers from charging higher costs for faster high-speed Internet. The…
This story was originally published in the March 23 print issue. While Fairfax had a relatively usual winter, the rest of the country had a season out of sync with the norm. The weather in Fairfax may have seemed more…
This story was originally published in the March 30 edition of Fourth Estate. Taylor Wichtendahl, staff writer While many Mason students went on vacation, spent time with family, or worked over break, some students used the week to volunteer in…
Staff Writer / Alexa Gohl The fight against ISIS, also known as ISIL or the Islamic State, has been a topic of concern and debate in the United States. Similarly with the politicians in nearby Washington, the American public and…
This story was originally published in the March 23 print issue. A Virginia General Assembly bill for a percentage cap on out-of-state students wasn’t passed, again. The in-state ratio bill “died” in the Committee on Education in February 10. House…
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…
As part of our “Interview the Candidates” series, Fourth Estate will be interviewing all four candidates for Student Government President and Vice President. Chandler Jenkins and Obum Egolum are running for Student Body President and Vice President for the 2015-16 school…
This story was originally published in the March 23 print issue. An “Ask Dr. Cabrera” event was supposed to take place on March 18; however, President Cabrera did not attend, and no one substituted in his absence. No statement was released explaining the situation….
This story was originally published in the March 25 issue of Fourth Estate. Twenty-three Mason undergraduates are currently living and studying in Florence, Italy through the Center for Global Education’s Florence Semester. The program allows students to earn class credit…
Ian Brinksman, staff writer Upon learning the Mason Players’ current season would be named the “Season of Innovation,” School of Theater Performance faculty member and show director Mary Lechter knew she had the perfect play. “I’ve been a big fan…