BY PHILIP WILKERSON, CONTRIBUTOR As I stated in this LinkedIn post, it can be daunting living up to the legacy and expectations of accomplished parents. We often focus on the First Generation of Black and brown students (rightfully so), but…
BY ARJIT ROSHAN STAFF WRITER Last week, I discussed how Biden and the Democrats should try to start this Congress with a bipartisan consensus bill for COVID-19 relief and save the more divisive progressive spending measures — namely an…
“How the García Girls Lost Their Accents” by Julia Alvarez BY ALEXIS MCCUTCHAN STAFF WRITER Julia Alvarez’s “How the García Girls Lost Their Accents” is an inside look into Dominican lifestyle and culture. The book covers the hardships faced during…
BY: ALEX MADAJIAN STAFF WRITER If you’ve met me in person, chances are one of the first things I’ll tell you is that I am an Armenian. If you’re lucky, you’ll even hear me declare my heritage: “I am the…
Men’s soccer senior Tunde Akinlosotu shares his source of competitive drive BY DOMENIC ALLEGRA, ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR Have you ever wondered what it was like being born into a soccer family? One that lived, breathed and bled soccer? This is…
Carola Patty Gorena Morales, Staff Writer The Year of the Monkey arrived with its annual batch of Lunar New Year traditions, and Mason students did not miss out on the celebration. On Feb. 7, the Chinese Student & Scholars Association…
This story was originally published in the Nov. 3 issue of Fourth Estate. Earlier this month, a Supreme Court decision legalized same-sex marriage in five states, and Mason students weighed in on the generational impact of this change. On Oct. 6, the Supreme Court decided…
Friday, Oct. 17 Check-In and Information Desk 11 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Johnson Center, Dewberry Lobby Free Play at the Corner PocketPlay pool, ping pong, air hockey and your favorite games against your family. 11-1 a.m. The Hub Free for Family Weekend…