BY: SYDNEY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER “Ozark” Jason Bateman’s next-level acting skills are on display in this drama-filled series that has brought viewers to the edge of their seats for three seasons. This show could be Breaking Bad 2.0 and is…
BY: PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR Hello Patriots! It’s Peter, your Culture Editor at Fourth Estate. As we wind down this truly strange semester in our homes or with our families, I thought it might be a good idea for us…
Netflix’s powerful answer to boredom during the global pandemic BY: TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER Netflix, one of the few things keeping us sane during the pandemic, released the documentary series “Tiger King” on March 20. In a strange way, the…
INTERVIEWS BY KAYLYN MATIS This week, Faces of Mason gives a few graduating seniors the opportunity to tell their story about finishing their college career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Lindsay Krueger I’m a 33-year-old senior with a…
A digital evening with the first family of banjo BY: PETER NJOROGE, CULTURE EDITOR As we stay quarantined in our homes, a plethora of artists spanning several genres and media have decided to carry on providing (usually free) versions of…
Keeping Your Money in Quarantine BY: TRAVIS MCMILLAN, STAFF WRITER While we remain at home indefinitely, why not try to save some money for after these stay at home orders end? It’s much easier now that we can’t go out…
Hand sanitizer is not the only thing you’ll need to get through the pandemic BY: AHMED FARID, STAFF WRITER In just a few short weeks, all of us have had our lives completely turned around. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean…
The Center for the Arts launches Mason Arts at Home BY: NAYOMI SANTOS, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR As the Mason community practices social distancing, the Center for the Arts (CFA) sits totally empty. Yet Mason’s hub for all things art and…
The importance of learning to share BY: AHMED FARID, FAUX ESTATE CORRESPONDENT Editor’s Note: This piece is a work of fiction written for Fourth Estate’s satire issue, Faux Estate. As is usual for Fourth Estate on the Slate, we explore…
Tips to thrive while inside! BY: TRAVIS MCMILLAN, FAUX ESTATE CORRESPONDENT Editor’s Note: This piece is a work of fiction written for Fourth Estate’s satire issue, Faux Estate. Many of you are probably nearing insanity after this first week or…