The smell of smoked meats and barbecue filled the air of Southside and Ike’s dining halls for the competition BY ISABELLA PEARLSTEIN, STAFF WRITER Mason Dining hosted a March Madness-like competition, dubbed “Smokin’ Madness,” where teams of chefs representing Southside…
Students focus on variety, time, quality and outreach BY ISABELLA PEARLSTEIN, STAFF WRITER George Mason’s Student Culinary Council met Feb. 23 to discuss improvements to campus dining halls. Vice President of Dining Operations Lou Christopher opened the meeting to discuss…
A new restaurant coming soon to SUB 1 in October 2024. BY SAM DOUGLAS, STAFF WRITER The Eaterie is Mason’s latest food hub, becoming the second newest food option to open on campus this fall semester. Located next to Chick-Fil-A…
Patriots pop out for free protein shakes BY ANDANI MUNKAILA, SOCIAL MEDIA AND GRAPHICS EDITOR On Thursday, Sept. 12, lines wrapped around Wilkins Plaza as hundreds waited to receive their free protein shake from Mason’s newest dining spot, Shake Smart,…
Fourth Estate conducts a poll regarding quality of Mason Dining, 97 of 149 students report receiving undercooked meat during academic school year BY ERICA MUNISAR, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Fourth Estate surveyed students on the quality of Mason Dining halls, specifically regarding undercooked…
New restaurants, renovations & menu updates BY MADISON SCHOFIELD, STAFF WRITER Mason Dining has several new options this semester as two new restaurants opened on campus. The Halal Guys, a Halal American restaurant that offers beef gyro, chicken, and falafel,…
A suggestion for the students of George Mason BY CARLOS BORGERT STAFF WRITER We’re all aware of the problem. We arrive at Southside or Ike’s, bellies rumbling, mouths watering, ready to tear apart whatever food gets on our plates. We…
Delivery services remain available to aid in mitigating contact, protect public health BY ALLISON SCANLAN, STAFF WRITER In March, Starship stepped up to meet increasing demands in response to COVID-19, as on-campus students and residents of the City of Fairfax…
Well-known Southside employee leaves Mason BY: LEIGH NORMAN, STAFF WRITER Robert Daniels is always smiling. His kind eyes and salt-and-pepper beard have been a welcome sight for Southside diners. He spent years sitting at the register or preparing sandwiches. Sometimes…
Administration answers students’ questions about parking, dining and scooters BY JACK HARVEY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR Mason Housing and Residence Life hosted a town hall with administrative staff from Mason Dining, Auxiliary Enterprises, and Parking and Transportation on Wednesday, Oct. 23….