Category: Culture

A day in the life: Fitness instructor

Stephanie Kanowitz shares her experience as a cycling instructor in the DMV BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER Fitness is one of the main pillars of a healthy lifestyle, alongside balanced nutrition and 7 to 8 hours of sleep. According…

A showcase of golden games: The 2024 Game Awards

A recap of the 2024 Game Awards, including Game of the Year BY VIVIANA SMITH, SENIOR STAFF WRITER  On Dec. 12, the 10th anniversary of The Game Awards (TGA) was hosted at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, CA. Canadian…

Spring 2025s Homecoming Recap

An action-packed week filled with adventures and memorable experiences BY KATIE KOHLER, STAFF WRITER Mason celebrated its Spring 2025 homecoming with a week full of festivities, community service and school spirit. The annual tradition,  running from Jan. 31 to Feb….

Sarah Sherman headlines homecoming

Sherman invites Mason to her interactive comedy show BY EMMA SCHAIBLE, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR The Center for the Arts welcomes a current Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast member and comedy actress, Sarah Sherman, to continue the tradition of…

Letter from the culture editor

Embracing new beginnings in the Spring 2025 semester BY JAMIE GHOLSON, CULTURE EDITOR Hello everyone,  My name is Jamie Gholson. I am excited to announce that I am Fourth Estate’s new culture editor for the Spring 2025 semester! I was…

North Italia at Tysons: Italian elegance in the heart of the DMV

Elevating dining with flavorful Italian classics and exceptional service BY SAAHITI KIRAN CHAMALA, CULTURE EDITOR Looking for a taste of Italy in the DMV? North Italia has been making waves with locals and foodies alike, boasting multiple locations in the…

Mason students lead the Climate Champions program

Student team partners with Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health to advocate for climate change awareness BY VIVIANA SMITH, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mason offers classes that provide students with opportunities to gain hands-on practice in various career fields. For a group…