Meghann Patterson, staff writer Many students will never have the chance to understand the mindset of a juvenile who has committed a crime. According to the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the rate for robbery declined through much…
This story was originally published in the Nov. 17 issue of Fourth Estate. Connor Smith, Staff Writer This generation of college students is the last cultural generation that will have the privilege and opportunity to speak to a holocaust survivor…
This story was originally published in the Nov. 17 issue of Fourth Estate. Blanca Acevedo, staff writer Mason is building programs and initiatives around student and employee well-being. In 2014, President Cabrera devised Mason’s Strategic Plan, which includes Goal #7:…
Alisa Posey, Staff Writer If the films “Inception” (Christopher Nolan) and “Gravity” (Alfonso Cuarón) had a baby they would name it “Interstellar.” Directed by Christopher Nolan, “Interstellar” is about a farmer and former NASA pilot, named Cooper (Matthew McConaughey). He…
This story was originally published in the Nov. 10 issue of Fourth Estate. Written by Rachel Shubin Understanding how to study for exams does not come naturally. It is something you learn from years of schooling and hard work. Of…
Matt Tiller, staff writer De Clieu Coffee is Fairfax’s newest coffee shop. De Clieu Coffee offers a variation on the coffee we have grown used to. It uses a French presses as opposed to the drip coffee set-up one would…
This story was originally published in the Nov. 10 issue of Fourth Estate. If your Instagram account has lost inspiration, look no further. Here is a list of some awesome and fun places that I wish I knew about before…
Alisa Posey, Staff Writer “Nightcrawler” is a movie that will draw you in, keep you engaged and extremely surprising. You may not even know what to think. Directed by Dan Gilroy, the film is about Lou (Jake Gyllenhaal) trying to…
Barbara Brophy, staff writer A new annual program at Mason helps students develop professional skills and allows them to explore possible career paths. Last Friday, University Career Services held Take a Patriot to Work Day, a one day job shadowing…
This story was originally published in the Nov. 10 issue of Fourth Estate A recent graduate and eight year Marine Corps veteran took a class project idea formed while attending Mason and turned it into a reality. In five years, Andy…