High fashion community of Twitter set to host online version of Met Gala BY: NAYOMI SANTOS STAFF WRITER Around every corner, news about COVID-19 is there waiting for you, so it’s natural that many people are looking for an escape…
Making the most out of Mason BY: AHMED FARID STAFF WRITER I must say, writing this article is a little bittersweet. After two and a half years writing for Fourth Estate, this will be my last article. I’ve been thinking…
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt BY: MAGGIE ROTH STAFF WRITER With national stay-at-home orders in place and more time on my hands than I know what to do with, I’m finally getting around to knocking some books off of my…
Time to turn on the alarm clocks again BY: PETER NJOROGE CULTURE EDITOR At this point, COVID-19 and the way that it has reoriented our lives is not brand new. We know that we should only leave the house when…
Erica Ginsberg offers advice through experiences promoting creative resilience in tough times BY: TRAVIS MCMILLAN STAFF WRITER The College of Visual and Performing Arts has not missed a beat when it comes to keeping their Visiting Filmmakers series going. This…
Director of Parking and Transportation offers explanation on parking refunds BY LAURA SCUDDER, NEWS EDITOR Mason refunded students on housing, dining and parking last week via direct deposit and check. Those who have outstanding balances on their accounts will see…
Two new House Bills call for university donor relations to be made public BY ALLISON SCANLAN, STAFF WRITER Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam signed bills HB 510 and HB 1529 on March 2 and April 6, respectively, both of which aim…
How groups are working to stay connected despite the distance BY ALEXA TIRONI, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR There has been talk about almost every stumbling block thrown onto college students’ paths due to quarantine — having limited time to move out…
Mechanical engineering junior 3D prints face shields for the local hospitals in his area BY SUDIKSHA KOCHI, STAFF WRITER Mechanical engineering junior Dhawal Bhanderi is using his time in quarantine to build protective face shields with his 3D printer from…
BY: SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER “Ozark” Jason Bateman’s next-level acting skills are on display in this drama-filled series that has brought viewers to the edge of their seats for three seasons. This show could be Breaking Bad 2.0 and is…