Jesse Harman, Staff Writer Student organizations at Mason serve a variety of great purposes for students. Some clubs and groups help students form networks of friends and acquaintances in an unfamiliar environment. Others might hone students’ practical talents and skills to prepare…
Issmar Ventura, Staff Writer Have you ever thought about why so much construction is happening at Mason? It so happens that George Mason University has invested in the renovation of several buildings on campus, including the Health and Human Services building and Fenwick Library….
Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor While coffee lovers have either had their heads buried in their books or obsessing over the return of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, one may not have noticed the changes to the Northern Neck Starbucks. The Northern…
Kelsey Davidson, Staff Writer Welcome (back) to Mason! Here are some events happening on and around campus this weekend that students might enjoy. Whether one feels like staying at Mason or heading out to D.C., there are plenty of events to attend,…
Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor After a long day of classes, attending meetings and doing homework, it’s very necessary to take some time to unwind. Streaming TV shows and movies is one of college students’ favorite ways to accomplish this. Can you…
Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor Remember in elementary school when teachers would send you a list with all of the supplies you needed for class? Back then you knew you needed one composition notebook, two glue sticks, a pair of…
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…
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…
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;…
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…