Monthly Archives: October 2014

Easy Access and Cheap Halloween Happenings Around GMU

Written by Savannah Norton Mason and the Fairfax community is fully preparing students, friends and families for a fun and safe Halloween holiday with various activities throughout the fall season. Cox Farm Festival Sept. 27- Nov. 2 , Cox Farms…

Beloved Fenwick Library crane leaves campus

The crane above Fenwick library is being taken down from its perch. The crane, affectionally known as the ‘GMU Crane’ on social media, has assisted with construction on Fenwick and has become quite popular amongst students on campus. The crane…

Family Weekend List of Events

Friday, Oct. 17 Check-In and Information Desk 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Johnson Center, Dewberry Lobby Free Play at the Corner PocketPlay pool, ping pong, air hockey and your favorite games against your family. 11-1 a.m. The Hub Free for Family Weekend…

Mason Sports Roundup

Fourth Estate might have missed some sports coverage in recent weeks because of our own doing, but here are some things to catch up on: Mason Madness is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 18, so take a look at our…

Movie Review: Gone Girl

Alisa Posey, Staff Writer If you are looking for something to see that will leave you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next, “Gone Girl” is should be your choice. Based on the best seller by…

Communication major to require fewer theory courses

The Department of Communication at George Mason University has finalized years of changes requiring fewer theory classes for a communications degree. The changes are an effort to teach more practical courses geared toward specific concentrations to prepare students for the…

Men’s Basketball Predicted to Finish 13th in A-10

  Following a season where the Mason men’s basketball team finished second to last in their first season in the Atlantic 10, the A-10 preseason basketball poll predicts a similar finish for the Patriots this season. The poll predicts Mason to…

“Coming out” still an obstacle for some LGBTQ identities

George Mason University celebrated National Coming Out Week last week, but while “coming out” has become easier for those who identify as “gay” or “lesbian,” other identities in the LGBTQ community are still facing harsh obstacles. National Coming Out Week…