Category: Culture

Confucius Institute engages students in cultural tea tradition

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks In the spirit of International Week 2014, the Confucius Institute at Mason held a special Chinese cultural workshop dedicated to tea on April 11. Students of all backgrounds were invited into…

International Week kicks things back with 1990’s Decade Party

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Meghann Patterson The events held during International Week have continued to amaze students, including the 90’s Decade Party, which took place in the Johnson Center Bistro on April 9. Students from all cultural backgrounds…

“Ride Along” fails to drive audience to laughter

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Reporter Andrew Davis Comedies are not something that will always win Oscars. There are some good comedies that are memorable years after their release, like “National Lampoon’s Animal House” and “Airplane!” but it seems that…

CFA and HPAC bring Broadway and international legends next season

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Editor Genevieve Hoeler Mason’s Center for the Arts and Hylton Performing Arts Center announced their upcoming 2014-2015 theatrical seasons, which dance around each other to create a harmony of fresh and vivid performances. As is…

“The Rover” is saved by talented production

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Editor Genevieve Hoeler The Mason Players cap off their season of historical exploration with 17th century Restoration comedy “The Rover,” written by England’s first professional female playwright, Aphra Behn. The production itself proved to have…

2014 International Week events preview

Written by Fourth Estate Online Lifestyle Editor Arrielle Brooks With International Week upon Mason yet again, organizations and departments around campus have organized a week full of events inspired by communities across the globe. All individuals are free to attend….

Mason alumnus returns with new book, “Sh*t Rough Drafts”

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Editor Genevieve Hoeler Mason alumnus Paul Laudiero returns to Mason’s Fairfax campus to promote his upcoming book “Sh*t Rough Drafts” as part of the English Department’s New Leaves Conference. Laudiero is a recent graduate from…

Matt Nathanson brings acoustic show to CFA

Written by Fourth Estate Lifestyle Editor Genevieve Hoeler Famous singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson—who crooned many Mason students through their adolescence and early college years with his hit song “Come on Get Higher”—will be appearing at the Center for the Arts Concert…