Get ready to show some pride and join the festivities, because Mason Week is kicking back into full swing from April 21-25. This year marks the forty-ninth anniversary of Mason Week, one of Mason’s longest standing traditions. The Office of…
As the spring semester draws to a close, Eric Heath is finishing out his first year as Mason’s Chief of Police. In June of 2013, Heath was chosen to replaced Interim Police Chief Drew Tracy, who was also a candidate…
Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Reporter Darlene Alegrado Some of the most innovated ideas hide in plain sight. TED, or Technology, Entertainment and Design, is a global community that is committed to presenting “ideas worth spreading.” While there are…
Over the course of the upcoming weekend, Mason baseball will battle Rhode Island in a three-game series nestled in the middle of the Atlantic 10 schedule. While the Rams are hoping to climb out of the cellar of the conference,…
Co-Written by Fourth Estate Online News Reporter Christopher Morrison Cinema is a magical international art form that not only resonates with most cultures, but also allows for international audiences to experience the different cultures of the world through the narratives…
Mason has released its list of speakers for 2014 spring commencement. David Rubenstein, co-founder and co-CEO of The Carlyle Group, will speak at the main 2014 spring commencement ceremony. The Carlyle Group is a global asset management firm. Founded in…
Fourth Estate Contributor Aaron P. McCray Mason Triathlon completed its season last weekend in Tempe, Arizona, where four Mason students were sent to compete at USAT Collegiate Nationals. Leading the way for the Patriots was John Baldwin, who finished 143rd…
Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks In the spirit of International Week 2014, the Confucius Institute at Mason held a special Chinese cultural workshop dedicated to tea on April 11. Students of all backgrounds were invited into…
In early January, Mason’s Office of Facilities began working on the master plan, an 18 month long project that is focused on improving Mason’s physical infrastructure on all of its campuses. The formation of the master plan follows the approval…
Bringing Greek housing to campus is not a new discussion at Mason. According to an April 9 panel on the topic, both administration and students have had numerous talks about how to bring fraternity and sorority housing options to campus. [On…