Tag: Students

An alternative to a normal spring break

This story was originally published in the March 30 edition of Fourth Estate. Taylor Wichtendahl, staff writer While many Mason students went on vacation, spent time with family, or worked over break, some students used the week to volunteer in…

Studying Abroad in Florence

This story was originally published in the March 25 issue of Fourth Estate. Twenty-three Mason undergraduates are currently living and studying in Florence, Italy through the Center for Global Education’s Florence Semester. The program allows students to earn class credit…

Fresh life in a ghost town

  Jesse Harman, staff writer Fairfax, along with most of Northern Virginia, is a mixing bowl of millions of individuals chasing success and capitalizing on the plethora of opportunities available. This ecosystem bulges with a variety of cultures, and yet…

10 apps for student survival

Ashley Cook, Staff Writer Whether you are dreaming of summer plans or simply trying to make it through fast approaching midterms, there is an app to fit your desired need. From studying on the go to budgeting your money, there…

Science competition combines smarts and entertainment

Four George Mason University students were pitted against each other in an effort to win a $500 prize as part of the Science Slam held by the College of Science and Auxiliary Enterprise Management Council last Friday at Research Hall….

Mason Housing is temporarily relocating over 400 students

Update (March 3 – 1:30 p.m.): According to a Housing email, heat has been restored to Student Apartment buildings seven, eight and nine. “This means you will be permitted to return to your space today,” said the email to residents of…

Student tweets on Hollywood’s biggest night

Last night, “Birdman” secured the grand prize in the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The evening had its highs and lows, from good and bad fashion to Neil Patrick Harris’ mostly unfunny jokes to  John Legend and Common’s performance of “Glory.”…

Mason Alumni Save Lives from Ebola

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 issue of Fourth Estate. As many American health workers return home from West Africa after helping to fight the Ebola epidemic, the question arises as to if their assistance was actually helpful….

Spanish and Latin Film Festival

Cynthia Jessup, Staff Writer As its first year debut, Professor Roman- Mendoza and Professor Rabin of the Modern and Classical Languages Department have worked diligently with Pragda and various organizations on campus to enlighten aspects of foreign cultures and expose…

Winter Dorm Room Fitness

Kelsey Davidson, staff writer The winter chill keeps some from going outdoors and from going to the gym. “When it’s raining sometimes I don’t want to [go outside]”, said Candace Nelson, community health major. But that does not mean that students should have…