Monthly Archives: February 2016

10 Steps to Your Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat

Daniela Rambal Pinero, Staff Writer White Chocolate Drizzle Heart-Shaped Krispy Treats Putting a twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat, this recipe is a quick and fun way you can celebrate Valentine’s Day this weekend. It’s perfect for a girl’s night in or…

Boyfriend hand-crafts Nimbus 2000 for his girlfriend

Savannah Norton, Lifestyle Editor It’s time for a serious question to all the muggles out there: what would you do if you owned a Nimbus 2000? This past Christmas, senior tourism and events management major Shelby Stein received a handmade Nimbus…

Mason wins Work-Life award for fifth consecutive year

(Photo credit: Amy Rose/Fourth Estate)  Mason has again been awarded WorldatWork’s annual Work-Life Seal of Distinction. This is the fifth consecutive year that Mason has been granted the distinction. This award is given to employers that, according to WorldatWork’s website,…

Rise and shine with Women of Color in STEM

Tatyana White-Jenkins, Assistant Lifestyle Editor After noticing a lack of diversity in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field at Mason, a group of students created an organization centered on empowering women of color in STEM fields. Women of…

Virginia presidential primary set to be on Super Tuesday

(Photo credit: Megan Zendek/Fourth Estate) Students can vote in the upcoming presidential primary on March 1. For some students, like freshman Andrew Nicholson, this is the first presidential election in which they will be able to vote. “I feel empowered…