Monthly Archives: February 2016

Behind the success of Taylor Brown

Redshirt senior guard Taylor Brown has been making a name for herself during her five years as a Mason Patriot. Brown has stepped up to be an example for success both academically and within the sport. She has also helped…

Let it go? How Mason decides to call a snow day

This story was originally published in the Feb. 22 issue of Fourth Estate. To many Mason students, the decision of whether or not to call a snow day seems fairly binary: is there snow on the roads? If so, cancel….

“Kandahar Journals”: Conflict without Conclusion

Last Monday, photojournalist Louie Palu screened his film “Kandahar Journals” in the Johnson Center Cinema as part of the Visiting Filmmakers Series sponsored by the film and media studies department. The film focused on Palu’s experiences as an embedded photojournalist…

We stand alone: Mason’s role as an independent watershed

This story was originally published in the Feb. 22 issue of Fourth Estate. When it comes to hydrological studies, Mason offers its students and faculty a unique living laboratory; the Fairfax campus functions as its own independent watershed. According to…

My $5 trip to Harry Potter World via Starbucks

Rachel Shubin, Staff Writer Hey, all you Starbucks lovers out there! Missing your Pumpkin Spice Latte? Starbucks has a new drink on their menu called the Smoked Butterscotch Latte (SBL). Starbucks says the SBL consists of “espresso with steamed milk and smoked…

Getting to know Otis Livingston II

Freshman guard Otis Livingston II has been making a name for himself during his first season as a Mason Patriot. Livingston has stepped up and helped lead the team to victory with his speed and ability to see the court….

Mason seeks to fill two university positions

This story was originally published in the Feb. 15 issue of Fourth Estate. Mason officials are seeking to fill two administrative positions: vice provost for digital innovation and learning and assistant vice president of University Life. The four candidates for…

Student writes children’s book on being different

Sara Moniuszko, Staff Writer Trace Wilson remembers hiding his arm in his pocket when he was younger so that people would not notice he was born with only one hand. Now a senior at Mason, Wilson’s perspective on his disability has…