New academic programs to begin within the year

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 print issue. On January 12, Mason received approval from the State Council of Higher Education to begin three new degree programs: a B.S. in Kinesiology, a M.A. in International Security and…

Iranian singer bridges gap between Israel and the Middle East

Today Mason Hillel and the Israel Student Association sponsor a performance by the Iranian-born singer Rita Yahan-Fourouz. “Music Without Borders: Rita Yahan-Farouz” will feature the singer as she discusses her life and music, and gives a performance. The 70-minute TED…

Mason’s Flexible Housing program to be reviewed

The current school year marked the first time George Mason University offered Flexible Housing, an option allowing male and female students to live together on campus. The Office of Housing and Residence Life will soon receive an assessment of the…

Mason Takes on Korea

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 issue of Fourth Estate. Jevette Brown, Staff Writer With a reputation for innovation to uphold, Mason continues to make major strides forward that prove we deserve our top five position in…

A look at the making of “In the Next Room”

Ian Brinksman, staff writer. With a title like “In the Next Room, or The Vibrator Play,” all manner of sexual images are immediately conjured for the Mason Players’ upcoming play. “Don’t be scared when you see the title,” said Dramaturge…

Honey Bee Initiative goes to the Amazon

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23. print issue of Fourth Estate. Mason’s Honey Bee Initiative will be offering a new course that goes to the Amazon Rainforest to teach local communities beekeeping. The course, titled “The Importance…

Interstate 66 to undergo expansion, hopefully improving commutes

This story was originally published in the Feb. 23 print issue. Additional reporting by Reem Nadeem. The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning to widen Interstate 66 from one to two lanes between the Beltway and the town of Haymarket. The expansion…

Get a Date with Fourth Estate: Alex and Michelle

Sophomore Michelle DuMars and junior Alex Yuk went on their blind date on campus at Starbucks.  While we were pairing them together, we thought that their mutual sense of humor and outgoing personalities would fit well together.  They were interviewed…

Student tweets on Hollywood’s biggest night

Last night, “Birdman” secured the grand prize in the 87th Annual Academy Awards. The evening had its highs and lows, from good and bad fashion to Neil Patrick Harris’ mostly unfunny jokes to  John Legend and Common’s performance of “Glory.”…