This story was originally published in the Feb. 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Asher Ackman, staff writer “Can you introduce yourself and say what your preferred pronouns are?” This question is intended to avoid the mistake of misgendering someone in LGTBQ+…
Kelsey Davidson, staff writer Unseen lives up to its name. It is a totally anonymous app that allows the user to post, comment, and like pictures. “Unseen encrypts all information coming from users’ devices so that nothing posted to…
Panera Bread, which opened its campus location last Saturday, already seems to be a success. It is rare to pass the restaurant’s entrance without a line wrapping into the Johnson Center. Imaginably, it is demanding to work in the store…
This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, staff writer The world of wine is ever expanding, especially in America. In an industry as old as civilization itself, it is hard to believe…
This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Coming back to school after winter break can be tough. Here is how to start the semester off right. 1. Get excited Find ways to get…
Jevette Brown, Staff Writer While it may not be nationally televised like “American Idol” or “The X Factor,” the first ever “Mason Factor,” hosted by the fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma, gives the Mason community the opportunity to perform and compete…
Welcome back to school from Fourth Estate! While there are many exciting events happening this semester, here are five big happenings that you don’t want to miss out on: 1. Panera is officially open during the week…and weekends! The long awaited…
This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Written by Tatyanna White-Jenkins Too often workers find themselves stuck behind their desks for hours upon hours without any physical activity. Mason is implementing an event to encourage…
Tim Burton does not disappoint. His direction of the film “Big Eyes,” which is about artist Margaret Keane (Amy Adams) turned out to be a work of art. Keane’s artwork never received the attention it deserved until she met Walter Keane…
This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Allison Lundy, staff writer Mason music students are making their mark on the D.C. area and even the world. Many music majors at Mason go on to…