Category: Culture

Vagina Monologues Preview

Eve Ensler’s “The Vagina Monologues” is a well-known series of monologues about the vagina. The concept may seem simple, but the play is about more than just genitalia. “The Vagina Monologues” explores many aspects of the vagina including femininity, sexuality birth, and…

Mason Majesty: Talent by GIFs

The contest for the title of Mason Majesty has begun. In case you missed the Mason Majesty Pageant on Monday, we have compiled the talent portion of the competitors as GIFs. Here you can simply vote on your favorite, but…

Mason 2015 Homecoming

Homecoming 2015 is here! Check back for pictures from the week’s festivities and daily events. Feb. 14 Mason Women’s Basketball vs VCU: 12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Location: Patriot Center Annual Homecoming Block Party: 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Location: Fairfax campus, Parking Lot…

Perfect pairings for your Chocolate this Valentine’s day

Connor Smith, staff writer No Valentine’s Day is complete without chocolate in one of its many forms. Traditionally, people envision a glass of bold dry Cabernet Sauvignon or dry Champagne with a significant other while gorging him or herself, but…

Get Your Heart On

This story was originally published in the Feb. 09 issue of Fourth Estate. Allison Lundy, staff writer The Mason community is teaching students about healthy relationships and self-respect. The Get Your Heart On event hosted by Wellness, Alcohol and Violence…

“Dear White People”: The Two Sided Debate

The JC Cinema comfortably seats 294 students. The large crowd for the screening and public discussion of “Dear White People,” occupied every available inch of the room in the theater. “As a black student, I was interested in seeing this…

Weekend Preview: Chocolate Lover’s Festival

Connor Smith, Staff Writer It is another cold, windy February in Northern Virginia, but it certainly does not have to be a lonely one thanks to the City of Fairfax. This weekend, Feb. 7-8, Fairfax City’s Parks and Recreation Department…

Student Jobs Column: A Brief Moment With a Barista

This story was originally published in the Feb. 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, staff writer This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Renee, a mason student and part time barista at Peete’s coffee. With the…

Fair-facts trivia

  Written by Editor-in-Chief Hau Chu and Online Lifestyle Editor Hannah Menchhoff If you enjoy a good round of trivia, but have no idea where to go, check out this breakdown of where to play. Brion’s Grille: University Mall, 10621…