Category: Culture

Local music scene moving forward, if a bit off-course

This story was originally published in the April 27 issue of Fourth Estate. Jesse Harman, staff writer World-renowned musician Frank Zappa once said, “Without deviation, progress is not possible.” We – as a people, as a community – cannot move…

Best places to cry at Mason

I admit it, I am a crier. I cried recently at the end of “Furious 7,” so I know it’s a problem. I have what I like to call over-productive tear ducts. This article marks one of my contributions to…

Spring and summer concerts

Cynthia Jessup, staff writer Spring semester is wrapping up and with that comes summer break! What better way to celebrate end of the term and welcome summer vacation than going to a concert? Listed below are a few ideas to…

Student cancer survivor inspires community

Barbara Brophy, staff writer In many ways, Emily Albis is a typical college senior. An accounting major with a theater minor, she’s committed to her studies and hopes to enroll in law school after graduation. In addition to her hefty…

Blossom fiasco: A pilgrimage for more Pilsner

This article was first published in the April 20 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, staff writer This past weekend marked a slew of events celebrating the annual bloom of Washington D.C.’s Cherry trees, however in the nation’s gridlocked capital,…

#TidalForFew, streaming service fails to impress

Jesse Harman, staff writer The ever-evolving music industry has always struggled to find a balance between the artists and the consumers. Laws, guidelines, royalties and a surplus of legal jargon muddle the rhetoric surrounding the current state of the industry….

Furry friends on campus

This story was first published in the April 20 issue of Fourth Estate. Taylor Wichtendahl, staff writer Mason is home to many four legged creatures that live in the residence halls, just like its students. However, many of our students…

Mason community shares March of Dimes experiences

Kesley Davidson, staff writer The Banquet for Babies was held last week to raise awareness and to fund the organization, March of Dimes. According to their website, the March of Dimes works to “help moms have full-term pregnancies and research…

Short and Sweet: The Ten-Minute Play Festival

This story was originally published in the April 20 issue of Fourth Estate. Asher Ackman, staff writer For the ninth year in a row, Mason will be hosting its annual Ten-Minute Play Festival. For those of you who might not…

Fourth Estate recommends

Ellen Glickman, Print News Editor Vampires, rock music, and Einstein’s entanglement theory – what more could you ask for in a movie? The Only Lovers Left Alive, follows Adam and Eve (played by Tom Hiddleston and Tilda Swinton), two vampires who…