Photo credit: Sara Moniuszko/IV Estate On Friday, Sept. 5, the Resident Student Association hosted block parties on campus to welcome students back to George Mason University and celebrate the new school year. This all-evening series of events included festivities…
As part of the National 9/11 Day of Observance, a new campus organization, Mason Service Council, has spearheaded the 2014 Mason 9/11 Day of Service. MSC is an umbrella organization of groups across campus who want to work together…
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Last Friday, the Mason Improv Association held its first performance of the year in the JC Bistro. MIA’s entire performance was fantastic and hilarious. Though the scenes performed were not practiced beforehand, it was clear that an unbelievable amount of…
For the first time this fall, George Mason University students have the opportunity to pursue aviation studies and gain knowledge necessary to become a pilot. The new Aviation Flight Training and Management minor is now available through Mason’s engineering program….
by Michael Dean A short trip west of Fairfax County, the roadsides are increasingly covered with small white signs with purple bunches of grapes. By following their direction, visitors can enjoy a glass of sophistication. Welcome to Virginia’ s wine…
Welcome Week is an exciting time on George Mason University’s campus. There are numerous events held on campus geared to showcase everything Mason has to offer. So take some time and head out to some of these events. Friday, August…
In 2012, the Spider-Man franchise was rebooted to The Amazing Spider-Man. It was a good movie with some great action and an entertaining story. Thanks to its success, a sequel has finally arrived at the JC Cinema with everyone’s favorite…
A new trend is taking over Northern Virginia: local, specialty coffee shops. Small cafes that serve specialty roasts, such as 29th Parallel Coffee and Tea in Fairfax, are popping up across the region to challenge larger-scale retailers like Starbucks. The…
This post was originally published in the Aug. 25 issue of Fourth Estate. Senior Alena Beasley interned for International Quality and Productivity Centre Exchange Worldwide in London this summer. IQPC Exchange Worldwide is a company that plans international events to…