Category: Culture

Unseen App combines Yik Yak and Snap Chat

  Kelsey Davidson, staff writer Unseen lives up to its name. It is a totally anonymous app that allows the user to post, comment, and like pictures. “Unseen encrypts all information coming from users’ devices so that nothing posted to…

Newly opened campus Panera yields mixed student reactions

Panera Bread, which opened its campus location last Saturday, already seems to be a success. It is rare to pass the restaurant’s entrance without a line wrapping into the Johnson Center. Imaginably, it is demanding to work in the store…

Mason Alum Turns Wine Interest into Career

This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, staff writer The world of wine is ever expanding, especially in America. In an industry as old as civilization itself, it is hard to believe…

5 ways to avoid the second semester slump

  This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Coming back to school after winter break can be tough. Here is how to start the semester off right. 1. Get excited Find ways to get…

Fraternity starts singing competition for Leukemia

Jevette Brown, Staff Writer While it may not be nationally televised like “American Idol” or “The X Factor,” the first ever “Mason Factor,” hosted by the fraternity Phi Kappa Sigma, gives the Mason community the opportunity to perform and compete…

Five Things to Look Forward to this Semester

Welcome back to school from Fourth Estate! While there are many exciting events happening this semester, here are five big happenings that you don’t want to miss out on: 1. Panera is officially open during the week…and weekends! The long awaited…

Hike to Ike’s

This story was originally published in the Jan. 26 issue of Fourth Estate. Written by Tatyanna White-Jenkins Too often workers find themselves stuck behind their desks for hours upon hours without any physical activity. Mason is implementing an event to encourage…

Movie Review: Big Eyes

Tim Burton does not disappoint. His direction of the film “Big Eyes,” which is about artist Margaret Keane (Amy Adams) turned out to be a work of art. Keane’s artwork never received the attention it deserved until she met Walter Keane…

Why Oscar nominations matter

Last Thursday, The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their nominations for the 2015 Oscars. Much to the dismay of avid movie watchers, the academy made nominations that were boring and without diversity. In particular, the academy did…