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…
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…
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…
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…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 09 issue of Fourth Estate. For the last year, the state of Virginia has been a point of tension and confusion over Transportation Network Companies. Now that debate continues as legislation is…
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…
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…
As most people know, the Superbowl is not only a call to football, it is a call to create the most clever commercials… at a price. According to USA TODAY, this year’s 61 commercials broke spending records. Each 30 seconds…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Written by: The Lifestyle Team With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, what better way to spread the love than to set readers up with a potential romantic partner? The…
This story was originally published in the Feb. 02 issue of Fourth Estate. Asher Ackman, staff writer “Can you introduce yourself and say what your preferred pronouns are?” This question is intended to avoid the mistake of misgendering someone in LGTBQ+…