Author Archives: Sydney Johnson

VISITING FILMMAKERS: RADHA BLANK AND ELISSA BLOUNT MOORHEAD

A lively conversation between filmmakers and friends BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER The final installment of the Visiting Filmmakers Series of spring 2021 provided a glimpse into the friendship of filmmakers Elissa Blount Moorhead and Radha Blank as they discussed…

“THE NEW NORMAL” WITH TEDxGEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY

Exploring healthcare, education and more in a pandemic world BY: SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER On Friday, April 16, TEDxGeorgeMasonU hosted their annual TEDx conference with the theme “The New Normal,” focusing on the ways the pandemic has changed our world….

VISITING WRITER SERIES: KERRI WEBSTER

Poet Kerri Webster discusses nature in poetry with the Creative Writing program BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER Mason’s Creative Writing program joined University Libraries on Thursday, April 1, in presenting the final Visiting Writers Series for the spring 2021 semester….

VISUAL VOICES: MIA EVE ROLLOW

Mason School of Art hosts artist Mia Eve Rollow BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER Visual Voices Colloquium is a lecture series held by the School of Art that recognizes visiting artists and designers to speak about their work and the…

SOJOURNER TRUTH: POLITICS AND PROTEST

A panel examining the power of politics and protest in the pursuit of justice BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER The annual Sojourner Truth Lecture was held on Thursday, Feb. 25, marking the 21st year in the event’s history. The Women…

HYLTON AT HOME STORY CORNER

“The Trouble with Ben” by Barry Louis Polisar, featuring Sound Impact BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER In an effort to raise awareness for different forms of performance art, the Hylton Performing Arts Center and the Prince William Public Library System…

MASON ARTS AT HOME: SANKOFA DANZAFRO DANCE COMPANY

Exploring social disparity through Afro-Colombian dance BY SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER Sankofa Danzafro’s “The City of Others” explores the ideas of racism and social disparity in Colombia through contemporary, hip-hop and capoeira dancing. On Friday, Feb. 5, The Center for…

What to Watch Weekly

BY: SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER “Ozark” Jason Bateman’s next-level acting skills are on display in this drama-filled series that has brought viewers to the edge of their seats for three seasons. This show could be Breaking Bad 2.0 and is…

Road Rage is Good for You

BY: SYDNEY JOHNSON, FAUX ESTATE CORRESPONDENT Editor’s note: This piece is a work of fiction written for Fourth Estate’s satire issue, Faux Estate. Driving in Fairfax is such a joy. Having to wake up early to arrive at school an…

Dear College Seniors

BY: SYDNEY JOHNSON, STAFF WRITER Coronavirus has completely shocked the entire world. It feels as though the way we operate as a society is being put on pause. Unfortunately, one aspect of this disruption is that it has altered graduation…