Monthly Archives: March 2014

Man on the Street: Mason Dining

Each year, some of the biggest changes on campus are to dining. With a new dining hall in President’s Park and Student Government attempting to change the source of campus food, 2014 seems no different. Fourth Estate asked students about…

Peasant Theater spoofs high school stereotypes on college campus

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Editor Genevieve Hoeler High school fosters some of the greatest memories and most adolescent traumas. In Peasant Theater’s production of the new musical “Dark Times at Grimesville High”—written, directed and composed by Mason student, Conor…

Student senate passes bill to promote local, healthy food

On March 6, Mason’s student senate passed the Real Food resolution, a bill that attempts to change the current food source for all of Mason’s dining. If passed through the administration, this bill will transition the majority of Mason Dining’s…

Fire at apartments off Chain Bridge Road contained

At approximately 3:40 PM, the City of Fairfax’s fire department received a call about a fire at an apartment complex at 4311 Bob Ct., just off of Chain Bridge Road. The fire damaged 12 apartment units and caused four minor…

Meet the Candidates: Jenkins and Orellana

With campaign season for the Student Government election beginning Mar. 17, Fourth Estate has begun interviewing the candidates for the office of student body President and Vice President.  Chandler Jenkins, a Patriot Leader and President of Lamda Sigma Honor Society, is running…

Five Capital Places for Fro-Yo

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Kyra Wiseman With the winter dragging on and on like a snail through molasses, it is some comfort to know that spring is just around the corner. I, for one, can’t wait to bask…