Category: Culture

Script of “Frozen” movie warms audience’s hearts

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Andrew Davis Since its release in late 2013, “Frozen” has encountered critical and financial success. The film has currently garnered over $1 billion dollars worldwide and collected two Academy awards for Best Animated Feature…

“Undocuqueer” panel unveils a tale of hidden struggle

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks On March 6, the Mason DREAMers presented students with a unique event titled “Undocuqueer” in the Johnson Center. Best known for their efforts to create more inclusive spaces for immigrant and…

Ravi the Raviator urges audiences to take to the skies

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Editor Genevieve Hoeler For those who have ever considered getting in the pilot’s seat of an airplane, the Hylton Performing Arts Center is hosting Ravi the Raviator while on his “You Can Do It” tour….

Star service sets Tex-Mex restaurant apart

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Kyra Wiseman Sometimes, you just need a burrito. Located in the Main Street Marketplace, near the TJ Maxx right off the Green 2 CUE bus line (about a 20-30 minute walk from campus), the…

Cardboard Hack-a-thon engages student creativity

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks On Feb. 28, Mason’s Center for Social Entrepreneurship collaborated with AE Green from Auxiliary Enterprises  to host a Cardboard Hack-a-thon in the Engineering building. Part of a series of similar events…

An alternative view on “12 Years a Slave”

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Andrew Davis For years, directors have been releasing biographic films about the pre-Civil War era and the abolitionist movement such as “12 Years a Slave.” Taking place in the early 19th century, the film…