Dear Ivy
Ivy helps someone struggling with a break-up Dear Ivy, I just broke up with my boyfriend. He and I care for each other very much, but he did not have enough time or space in his life for me. He…
Category: Culture
84-year-old musical, “Anything Goes”, is lifting spirits even in 2018
A fresh take on “Anything Goes” is helping redefine casting for classic musicals BY PETER NJOROGE, STAFF WRITER Housed within the beautifully constructed Arena Theater in D.C., a brilliant reworking of the American classic “Anything Goes” is delighting audiences show…
More than a stereotype
An Afghan student talks about her country and Islamophobia BY MANSUR SHAHEEN, STAFF WRITER When Americans think of the Middle East, they often imagine a war-torn region, wrought with mass terrorism and fascist governments. There is also a common perception…
The Outsider’s Guide to the Alexandria Film Festival
The Alexandria Film Festival celebrates local, independent filmmakers BY PETER NJOROGE, STAFF WRITER In an age where film seems to be less and less popular, the Alexandria Film Festival stands as a beacon of light for both independent filmmakers and…
#HappyPeriod—Meaningful Event Focuses on Local Women’s Health
Mason Students Become More Involved in Community Health BY KIM BARTENFELDER, STAFF WRITER The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) hosted their first #HappyPeriod event on Nov. 8 in The Hub, encouraging Mason students to think more about women’s menstrual…
Faces of Mason
INTERVIEWS BY IZZ LAMAGDELINE, HAILEY BULLIS, AND NAYOMI SANTOS Student: Jordan Lear WHAT COMPANY DID YOU FOUND? EXPLAIN IT A LITTLE BIT. I created a company called Adorkable. It’s literary and pop-culture themed jewelry, and I use 10 percent of the money…
“Du” It for the Culture
National Durag Week helps break down stigma around Black hair care BY MONICA ECHOLS, CULTURE EDITOR Durags are staples of Black hair care. Like bonnets and scarves, durags both protect hair and preserve hairstyles. Despite their practical use and their…
Thanksgiving at Mason
Students who can’t go home for Thanksgiving share their experiences BY SARA ANWAR, STAFF WRITER While Thanksgiving is a national family holiday in the U.S., not all students are able to travel back to see their family during the five-day…
What is the American Dream?
Senior Allen Hester seeks the definition of the American Dream and the perceptions that come with it BY NAYOMI SANTOS, STAFF WRITER While the idea of the American dream has been around for a long time, the perception of this…
A Partnership Between Brothers
Award-winning alumnus Rob Clyde speaks to Fourth Estate BY HAILEY BULLIS, ASSISTANT CULTURE EDITOR If you know who the Tuition Monster is, you know the work of Mason alumnus Rob Clyde. It is a big green fluffy monster that follows…