Category: Culture

Letter from the culture editor

Embracing new beginnings in the Spring 2025 semester BY JAMIE GHOLSON, CULTURE EDITOR Hello everyone,  My name is Jamie Gholson. I am excited to announce that I am Fourth Estate’s new culture editor for the Spring 2025 semester! I was…

North Italia at Tysons: Italian elegance in the heart of the DMV

Elevating dining with flavorful Italian classics and exceptional service BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CULTURE EDITOR Looking for a taste of Italy in the DMV? North Italia has been making waves with locals and foodies alike, boasting multiple locations in the…

Mason students lead the Climate Champions program

Student team partners with Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health to advocate for climate change awareness BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mason offers classes that provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on practice in various career fields. For a group…

Nourishing Mason students’ souls at International Cafe

Office of International Programs and Services presents opportunity to explore South Asian culture and history BY PHILLIP KIM, STAFF WRITER On Oct. 23, Mason students gathered at the Johnson Center Bistro for an opportunity to learn about the cultures of…

3D printing: Transforming medical prosthetics

Shaping the future of healthcare through new technology BY JAMIE GHOLSON, STAFF WRITER MIX Makerspace Manager and Events Coordinator Max Kazemzahed MFA, PhD, 3D printed an anatomically correct human skull. For Fernando Alarcon, it was a hand. Neither Kazemzahed nor…

Capitol Chic: Where fashion is intentional

   For our congresswomen, fashion isn’t just a choice–it’s strategy. BY NYLAH MITCHELL, STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: This article is a shortened version of an original piece from the writer. To read the original-length piece, visit here. It’s often forgettable…