Category: Culture

“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…

Eagle Bank Preview: Fall Semester 2015

Photo: Robert Horan / General Manager of Mason Cable Network Allison Lundy, Staff Writer WWE Live World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is bringing the action back to Mason this fall. Watch John Cena, Kevin Owens, Dolph Ziggler, and more of your…

Photo Gallery: First Day back of Fall Semester 2015

Monday, August 31, 2015 was the first day of the Fall 2015 semester at Mason. The North Plaza was full of tables for the Get Connected 2 Mason event representing Mason’s Student Organizations, Academic Divisions, Mason Recreation, and volunteer opportunities;…

Summer internship: Student releases penguins in New Zealand

This story was originally published in the August 31 issue of Fourth Estate. Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Laurel Mahoney, a junior at Mason, made her dreams a reality this summer when she bought a ticket to travel halfway across…

Student-run book exchange comes to campus

This story was originally published in the August 31 issue of Fourth Estate. Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor Incoming freshman Cody Pasielski recently joined the rep team for CampusWise, a new student-operated book exchange website that promises to make buying and selling…

The role of Mason police cadets

Paul Costantini / Mason LIFE student and Fourth Estate intern Have you ever wondered how George Mason University keeps its campus safe and in order?  You can thank the University Department of Police & Public Safety, in conjunction with the…

Mason Coffee Taste Test

Just in time to figure out how to stay awake during finals, we asked some of our coffee-loving staff to do a blind taste test of the different coffees on campus. The results may surprise you.

Summer of Suave

This article was originally published in April 27 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, staff writer There are wines for every season. No one wants a big hearty, earthy red when its 90 degrees out. Normally during the blazing summer…