Jesse McCartney performing at Mason Day. Photo Courtesy Craig Bisacre/Creative Services/George Mason University Savannah Norton, Print Lifestyle Editor Mason students had a blast from the past with last Friday’s Mason Day performance from teen pop sensation, Jesse McCartney. McCartney, who…
Improvements on the intersection at Braddock Road and Ox Road (or Route 123) will start in May and will be completed around summer 2016. The project will be fully funded by Fairfax County and it will cost around $2.3 million,…
This opinion piece was originally published in the April 27 version of Fourth Estate. On February 18, the White House held a three day summit on “countering violent extremism,” and although they never explicitly specified they would only talk about…
This story was originally published in the April 27 issue of Fourth Estate. Jesse Harman, staff writer Succeeding as an artist in any music scene requires a perfect storm of talent, connections, hard work, and a little bit of luck….
Ian Brinksman, staff writer Artificial beehives planted in the George Washington National Forest. An input device that helps autistic children interact with computers. These are just some of the impressive creations coming out of Mason. It may not be surprising that…
This story was originally published in the April 27 print issue. The Northern Neck Starbucks is scheduled to undergo renovations this summer. Work will begin immediately after the final examination period and will end on July 15. During this period,…
This story was first published in the April 27 issue of Fourth Estate. Hannah Menchhoff, Online Lifestyle Editor When asking Mason students about their thoughts on feminism anonymously over the popular app, Yik Yak, responses varied from “it needs to…
This story was originally published in the April 27 print issue. Rising tensions regarding a lack of transparency within the School of Art following Dr. Thomas Stanley’s removal resulted in a rally organized by the Mason Coalition of Academic Labor….
This story was originally published in the April 27 issue of Fourth Estate. Jesse Harman, staff writer World-renowned musician Frank Zappa once said, “Without deviation, progress is not possible.” We – as a people, as a community – cannot move…
This story was originally published in the April 20 print issue. Tall and lanky with a full head of hair, Robbie blends in with the thousands of students who walk across Mason’s campus everyday. On the roofs of Mason’s buildings,…